Foothills Baptist Church is in full swing. Even though our launch date has not arrived our schedule is beginning to flourish and ministry is already taking place. Currently in my life, schedule balancing has become a challenge. My wife could go into labor any day, Isaac is growing up quickly, I work full time, and I am planting a church as the founding pastor. The challenge is to make sure my priorities are in the correct order.
Many of us struggle with busy schedules. We go and go and go until the day is over and we have had no family time or time alone with God. The problem is when this becomes the consistent pattern to our lives and begins to define who we are. I believe that Satan exists and that he seeks to destroy families. There are so many tactics and strategies implemented by the evil one to derail God’s ideal for the family. One tactic I believe is busy schedules. Rachel and I recently had a discussion about this very topic. The realization that we discovered was that often we are so busy during the day and that when the time comes to actually sit down we too often turn on the television. Family time should not revolve around the TV.
Now we are guarding our time together as a family. This means making certain that my family stays ahead of my career. This is a challenge in and of itself because we are so career driven in America. We want to advance our careers, be entertained, and have all the stuff that comes along with that. The pursuit of God (holiness) has been replaced with the pursuit of things. I believe all that begins with the breakdown of the family structure.
As I have been going down the path of being a church planter (which I never thought I would ever do), I have increasingly become aware of a few things concerning today’s world. It can never be assumed that the person you are talking to knows of God’s love. It’s more likely that they do not. Gone are the days when people are secretive about sin. Have you been to a restaurant lately? Have you noticed the unabashed drinking and carousing around children? I went to a new restaurant in town the other day and was confronted with this reality up close.
We do not live in a world that has a biblical worldview. Gone are the days when Creationism is accepted as truth. I’m sure somewhere there has been a study or poll that shows that a good percentage of church goers believe in evolution and try to reconcile the teachings of the Bible with the teachings of Darwin. To me these factors are unacceptable.
How does the church respond to this culture? Unfortunately many churches close themselves to the outside world while there are those who are suffering and need the healing power of Jesus in their lives. My concern is for the lost. My concern is for those who are on a never ending and relentless pursuit of happiness by trying to fulfill their desires through everything the world has to offer. Church we have the answer and solution in life and His name is Jesus.
My passion is to serve God by serving others. When we serve others we make an impression in their mind. I have come to realize and understand that most people just don’t want you to tell the Gospel; they want to see you live it. Churches make a greater impact upon society when they model Jesus to the community, not only to themselves. These are things that are dominating our staff discussions at Foothills Baptist Church. We are planning and praying to reach lives for Jesus by reaching outside of the church walls and into the community.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
"State of the Church" update
Every year the President gives a speech before Congress called the "State of the Union" address. So...I thought it might be good and appropriate for me to share with everyone where we are in the church planting process. God has blessed and we give Him the glory!!
At our last staff meeting we discussed our situation by compiling different lists on things we have and things we need. Here is what we came up with as of Saturday (10th).
OVERHEAD/EXPENSES
$72 year--website
$600 month--rent
$30 per each Bible study in library
ITEMS WE HAVE
Building
Projector
Screen
Keyboard
Guitars
Drums
Bongo Drums
Trumpet
Laptop
Fax machine
Copier
ITEMS WE NEED
Sound board
monitors
microphones
lapel mic
Children's lit
PRAYER NEEDS
Music Pastor
Youth Pastor
Core Group Bible Studies beginning on April 19th
Funding/support
Townsend spring festival
Westview Baptist mission trip in July
For us to glorify God and not ourselves
Since my last post, God has blessed us with many things. First He has surrounded me with two guys that I trust very much and whom I would consider balances an area of weakness that I have. Second we have been able to locate a building to use for our services. I cannot emphasize enough how much of a blessing this has been. This is only something God could have done. The building is on 321 headed toward Heritage High School and is called "Music Row." Many in the Maryville area are familiar with the building because it is home to Bluegrass Gospel music concerts on Saturday night. It has enough room for 350 people and has adequate space to do classes and the like. What I like most about the building is that it is located right on 321 and is very accessible and easy to find.
It seems as if the "items we have" column grows weekly and in the process we are staying true to the vision. The church's name is Foothills Baptist Church and evangelism and missions are at the core of our DNA. It's an exciting time as we continue with this journey. In the coming weeks we will be meeting with different churches; in an effort to form partnerships and find support from local congregations. Also beginning April 19th we will begin a series of Bible studies.
The Bible studies will be held at the Blount County Library and the first of which will be me explaining to hopefully you the vision/mission of the church and what is our biblical basis for doing such. While at the Bible study we are going to ask you to do something bold...to pray for us and for you to pray and seek God's will concerning your involvement with us.
Our goal and wish is that the Lord would receive all the glory from Foothills Baptist Church. This is not about me nor is it about anyone else on the staff. Many church plants are becoming trendy and developing rock star pastors. This will not be us. I am not going to spike my hair nor bleach my teeth. We have chosen to include "baptist" in our name simply because it provides doctrinal clarity. We perceive the term "Community" as another trend in church planting. In short our goal is not to be "cool," it is to be biblically solid.
Some have argued that planting a church is now the "cool" thing to do and that no need now exists for a new congregation in Blount County. My response is that church plants are inherent in the Great Commission. Combine that with the statistics available through the North American Mission Board and the evidence is overwhelming. It is estimated that 75% of SBC church goers are lost. Most churches have now plateaued or are dying. For the first time ever there are missionaries who are waiting to be sent by the NAMB but are on hold because of a lack of funds to support them. Statistics show that the SBC is getting older and not reaching the younger generation.
All these things point to one basic fact: we are not sharing the Gospel with those who need it.
This is my passion...to see souls saved and I believe that King Jesus is going to accomplish this through Foothills Baptist Church. We simply do not want to exist and be another church; we want to exist to make a difference for the Kingdom.
Jeremy
At our last staff meeting we discussed our situation by compiling different lists on things we have and things we need. Here is what we came up with as of Saturday (10th).
OVERHEAD/EXPENSES
$72 year--website
$600 month--rent
$30 per each Bible study in library
ITEMS WE HAVE
Building
Projector
Screen
Keyboard
Guitars
Drums
Bongo Drums
Trumpet
Laptop
Fax machine
Copier
ITEMS WE NEED
Sound board
monitors
microphones
lapel mic
Children's lit
PRAYER NEEDS
Music Pastor
Youth Pastor
Core Group Bible Studies beginning on April 19th
Funding/support
Townsend spring festival
Westview Baptist mission trip in July
For us to glorify God and not ourselves
Since my last post, God has blessed us with many things. First He has surrounded me with two guys that I trust very much and whom I would consider balances an area of weakness that I have. Second we have been able to locate a building to use for our services. I cannot emphasize enough how much of a blessing this has been. This is only something God could have done. The building is on 321 headed toward Heritage High School and is called "Music Row." Many in the Maryville area are familiar with the building because it is home to Bluegrass Gospel music concerts on Saturday night. It has enough room for 350 people and has adequate space to do classes and the like. What I like most about the building is that it is located right on 321 and is very accessible and easy to find.
It seems as if the "items we have" column grows weekly and in the process we are staying true to the vision. The church's name is Foothills Baptist Church and evangelism and missions are at the core of our DNA. It's an exciting time as we continue with this journey. In the coming weeks we will be meeting with different churches; in an effort to form partnerships and find support from local congregations. Also beginning April 19th we will begin a series of Bible studies.
The Bible studies will be held at the Blount County Library and the first of which will be me explaining to hopefully you the vision/mission of the church and what is our biblical basis for doing such. While at the Bible study we are going to ask you to do something bold...to pray for us and for you to pray and seek God's will concerning your involvement with us.
Our goal and wish is that the Lord would receive all the glory from Foothills Baptist Church. This is not about me nor is it about anyone else on the staff. Many church plants are becoming trendy and developing rock star pastors. This will not be us. I am not going to spike my hair nor bleach my teeth. We have chosen to include "baptist" in our name simply because it provides doctrinal clarity. We perceive the term "Community" as another trend in church planting. In short our goal is not to be "cool," it is to be biblically solid.
Some have argued that planting a church is now the "cool" thing to do and that no need now exists for a new congregation in Blount County. My response is that church plants are inherent in the Great Commission. Combine that with the statistics available through the North American Mission Board and the evidence is overwhelming. It is estimated that 75% of SBC church goers are lost. Most churches have now plateaued or are dying. For the first time ever there are missionaries who are waiting to be sent by the NAMB but are on hold because of a lack of funds to support them. Statistics show that the SBC is getting older and not reaching the younger generation.
All these things point to one basic fact: we are not sharing the Gospel with those who need it.
This is my passion...to see souls saved and I believe that King Jesus is going to accomplish this through Foothills Baptist Church. We simply do not want to exist and be another church; we want to exist to make a difference for the Kingdom.
Jeremy
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Mission Part 2: Biblical Teaching
To any church biblical teaching is vital in order for it to be healthy. Upholding God’s Word is the most important thing a church should do. God’s Word is still relevant for the 21st Century. Unfortunately many churches and mainline denominations have took the “low road” when it comes to the truthfulness of Scripture. Indeed this trend has filtered down to certain world leaders and to the culture in which we live. We are living in a world where it is the politically correct thing to do and the socially acceptable “badge of honor” to tout evolution as the genesis of life and Christianity as a way to salvation or heaven.
No doubt about it the line has been drawn in the sand for the battle of the souls of men. Biblical teaching will be the bedrock of this church plant. We believe biblical teaching to be the truth and understanding that the Bible is the inerrant and infallible Word of God; meaning that it is without error and does not contradict itself. It contains the answers for all of our problems today. So….when we read that God created the earth in six days and rested on the 7th in Genesis chapter 1 that is exactly what we believe to have happened. In John 14:6 where Jesus claims, “I am the Way…” this means that the path to Heaven is very narrow and the road to hell is as wide as the ocean.
Biblical teaching should be based on the inerrancy of Scripture and not the rationalization of post-modern thinking. Our church plant will utilize the method of small group Bible studies in two phases. The first phase will be a group of 8-12 comprising of married couples or single adults. The intention is simple…to teach Scripture and address the issues and concerns that may be facing the group members. The second phase will be smaller groups of three. Theses groups will be of the same gender and serve the purpose of being accountability groups. In both groups biblical teaching will be pivotal as we invest in the lives of people. We believe that investing in people’s lives with God’s Word is a powerful way to see lives changed for the glory of Christ.
Because He lives
Jeremy
No doubt about it the line has been drawn in the sand for the battle of the souls of men. Biblical teaching will be the bedrock of this church plant. We believe biblical teaching to be the truth and understanding that the Bible is the inerrant and infallible Word of God; meaning that it is without error and does not contradict itself. It contains the answers for all of our problems today. So….when we read that God created the earth in six days and rested on the 7th in Genesis chapter 1 that is exactly what we believe to have happened. In John 14:6 where Jesus claims, “I am the Way…” this means that the path to Heaven is very narrow and the road to hell is as wide as the ocean.
Biblical teaching should be based on the inerrancy of Scripture and not the rationalization of post-modern thinking. Our church plant will utilize the method of small group Bible studies in two phases. The first phase will be a group of 8-12 comprising of married couples or single adults. The intention is simple…to teach Scripture and address the issues and concerns that may be facing the group members. The second phase will be smaller groups of three. Theses groups will be of the same gender and serve the purpose of being accountability groups. In both groups biblical teaching will be pivotal as we invest in the lives of people. We believe that investing in people’s lives with God’s Word is a powerful way to see lives changed for the glory of Christ.
Because He lives
Jeremy
Monday, December 21, 2009
Mission Part 1: God Centered Worship
If you have seen the Living Christmas Tree produced each year by Sevier Heights Baptist Church in Knoxville, then you are familiar with the Heaven scene at the end of the production. This scene is probably my favorite for many reasons. As I watched this scene over the weekend I noticed that as "Jesus" approached the stage to take His seat upon the heavenly throne, everyone was watching Him. All eyes were fixed upon the King of kings in adoration and worship. This is exactly what worship is all about, not just in Heaven but in our churches as well.
In our church plant we are seeking to change lives through worship. This is something that can only be done when the worshippers have their eyes fixed on Jesus. In too many churches the focus of a worship service is not on the Lord. The focus might be on a soloist, music director, choir member, or even the worship style. Churches have gone to contemporary services and traditional services and in the process have put labels on worship. I advocate biblical worship services. By this the focus is not on style but on the Savior. I think we are caught up too much in music preferences, instrument preferences, carpet preferences, hymnal preferences, etc. and in the process we miss the power of Jesus in our congregations.
I believe that true biblical worship can only take place in the life of a believer of Jesus Christ. This is because worship is much more than just one hour on Sunday morning. Worship is a lifestyle of glorifying God with our actions and words. However every church should have a corporate worship service in which believers and non-believers are present. Worship in a corporate setting should include the lifting up of God's Word. Yes the preaching of the Word is still needed and relevant to us today. I am also reminded of the biblical example of when the children of Israel returning from exile heard Ezra read aloud the law of God and how they were struck to the heart by its power, Scripture reading is important!
Another element is prayer. I remember services as a child where prayer was a pivotal part of the service. Imagine a worship service that is totally committed to the power of prayer. Sevier Heights has a service that they call the "House of Prayer." This is a part of worship and it can have a powerful effect on the lives of those who participate. A church that prays during its services and prior to its services will see lives changed! Worship is also orderly and Spirit led. I would encourage you to read 1 Corinthians 14 for more on this aspect of worship. We know that God is orderly and so is the Spirit's leading. Worship services should be structured but not to the point in which they remove the focus and power of the Lord. However I have found that they usually go together. Coincidence? Not a chance....
Because He lives,
Jeremy
In our church plant we are seeking to change lives through worship. This is something that can only be done when the worshippers have their eyes fixed on Jesus. In too many churches the focus of a worship service is not on the Lord. The focus might be on a soloist, music director, choir member, or even the worship style. Churches have gone to contemporary services and traditional services and in the process have put labels on worship. I advocate biblical worship services. By this the focus is not on style but on the Savior. I think we are caught up too much in music preferences, instrument preferences, carpet preferences, hymnal preferences, etc. and in the process we miss the power of Jesus in our congregations.
I believe that true biblical worship can only take place in the life of a believer of Jesus Christ. This is because worship is much more than just one hour on Sunday morning. Worship is a lifestyle of glorifying God with our actions and words. However every church should have a corporate worship service in which believers and non-believers are present. Worship in a corporate setting should include the lifting up of God's Word. Yes the preaching of the Word is still needed and relevant to us today. I am also reminded of the biblical example of when the children of Israel returning from exile heard Ezra read aloud the law of God and how they were struck to the heart by its power, Scripture reading is important!
Another element is prayer. I remember services as a child where prayer was a pivotal part of the service. Imagine a worship service that is totally committed to the power of prayer. Sevier Heights has a service that they call the "House of Prayer." This is a part of worship and it can have a powerful effect on the lives of those who participate. A church that prays during its services and prior to its services will see lives changed! Worship is also orderly and Spirit led. I would encourage you to read 1 Corinthians 14 for more on this aspect of worship. We know that God is orderly and so is the Spirit's leading. Worship services should be structured but not to the point in which they remove the focus and power of the Lord. However I have found that they usually go together. Coincidence? Not a chance....
Because He lives,
Jeremy
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Trip to Westview Baptist Church
Sunday I had the opportunity to travel to Chattanooga and visit Westview Baptist. Westivew was my first congregation of service in 2003. Rachel and Isaac were not able to go so it kinda felt like the old days. During my time at Westview I traveled twice a week (at least) on Wednesday and Sunday down I-75. The drive never got on my nerves. I was serving the Lord and doing His will for my life, so how could it get old?
The purpose for going to Westview was to discuss how the church could help Rachel and I with the church start. I am very excited to be able to work with this church again. Awesome congregation and leadership. Westview is very structured and everything it does is based upon Scripture. However....there was a little surprise on Sunday morning. Sterling Jetton the pastor of Westview (and the pastor I served with during my time there) is beginning his 10th anniversary at the church. I was asked to share some thoughts about what Sterling has meant to me personally, which I gladly agreed to do.
Simply put, Sterling took me in and became my mentor. It was a time in my life when I had accepted the call into ministry but had no guidance. I was simply trying to figure things out for myself, thinking that this was how it should be. However Sterling taught me the importance of mentoring others in the faith of Jesus Christ. It established a driving conviction in my heart to mentor (especially young men in the ministry) those under my care.
What I am most proud of during my time at the church is that we established ministries based upon the proper and correct teaching of God's Word. In our youth ministry, the foundation was not silly games, retreats, conferences, mission trips, lock ins, or movie nights. It all started with God's Word. I knew that Sterling and I would work well together because this was his interest also. The activities we did flowed from the teaching of the Bible. The students grabbed hold of the idea and exploded. It's very comforting to be able to go back and see many new faces and know that the Lord used me to help get things going.
Back to Sterling for just a second....I have many cherished memories with him and his family. I literally hung out with them on many weekends and Sundays. I also had a chance to spend valuable time with the Millions' when I was away from the church. Great solid family for Jesus! Connally is a blast! Both families made me feel right at home. It was a very special time in my life. I will always treasure the conversations I had with Sterling, the times we went visiting, and of course eating lunch. I am thankful he allowed me to be a part of his family.
Now we press on toward the future...more to come later this week.
Because He lives
Jeremy
The purpose for going to Westview was to discuss how the church could help Rachel and I with the church start. I am very excited to be able to work with this church again. Awesome congregation and leadership. Westview is very structured and everything it does is based upon Scripture. However....there was a little surprise on Sunday morning. Sterling Jetton the pastor of Westview (and the pastor I served with during my time there) is beginning his 10th anniversary at the church. I was asked to share some thoughts about what Sterling has meant to me personally, which I gladly agreed to do.
Simply put, Sterling took me in and became my mentor. It was a time in my life when I had accepted the call into ministry but had no guidance. I was simply trying to figure things out for myself, thinking that this was how it should be. However Sterling taught me the importance of mentoring others in the faith of Jesus Christ. It established a driving conviction in my heart to mentor (especially young men in the ministry) those under my care.
What I am most proud of during my time at the church is that we established ministries based upon the proper and correct teaching of God's Word. In our youth ministry, the foundation was not silly games, retreats, conferences, mission trips, lock ins, or movie nights. It all started with God's Word. I knew that Sterling and I would work well together because this was his interest also. The activities we did flowed from the teaching of the Bible. The students grabbed hold of the idea and exploded. It's very comforting to be able to go back and see many new faces and know that the Lord used me to help get things going.
Back to Sterling for just a second....I have many cherished memories with him and his family. I literally hung out with them on many weekends and Sundays. I also had a chance to spend valuable time with the Millions' when I was away from the church. Great solid family for Jesus! Connally is a blast! Both families made me feel right at home. It was a very special time in my life. I will always treasure the conversations I had with Sterling, the times we went visiting, and of course eating lunch. I am thankful he allowed me to be a part of his family.
Now we press on toward the future...more to come later this week.
Because He lives
Jeremy
Thursday, December 10, 2009
A New Ministry
Waiting on God is not easy. Hard to believe that I have been out of seminary for two years! In that time God has placed a desire upon my heart to pastor and for Rachel to be a pastor's wife. As is usually the case, the Lord will take you down a path that you do not expect. Thus at this time we are in the process of doing a church start. Definitely not what I imagined myself doing while attending The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
We are still in the beginning part of the process but process is being made. We have completed all of our on-line tests that determine our spiritual gifts, personality, and church planting qualities. We have also been through a 3.5-4 hour interview with a "Behavioral Assessor" that was appointed to us by the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Dewayne thanks for the uplifting and encouraging experience!
After Christmas we will be beginning to outline our strategy to birth the church. In the meantime we have been informing friends and family about what we are doing and asking for your prayers. Have you ever considered being a part of something new, exciting, different, and powerful? Are you looking for a church home? If so....I encourage you to talk to me. Stay tuned, more information will be posted in the following days.
Because He lives
Jeremy
We are still in the beginning part of the process but process is being made. We have completed all of our on-line tests that determine our spiritual gifts, personality, and church planting qualities. We have also been through a 3.5-4 hour interview with a "Behavioral Assessor" that was appointed to us by the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Dewayne thanks for the uplifting and encouraging experience!
After Christmas we will be beginning to outline our strategy to birth the church. In the meantime we have been informing friends and family about what we are doing and asking for your prayers. Have you ever considered being a part of something new, exciting, different, and powerful? Are you looking for a church home? If so....I encourage you to talk to me. Stay tuned, more information will be posted in the following days.
Because He lives
Jeremy
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Obama is not what Dr. King envisioned
In his I Have a Dream Speech Dr. King said, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." As of Tuesday night November 4, 2008 this dream is still unrealized. In the weeks and days leading up to the election, I tried to listen to as many people as I could concerning why they were voting for Obama. In the overwhelming majority of the responses the answer was because Obama is black!
I thought this election was not about race? Turns out it was. Those who voted for Obama simply because he is an African-American are as guilty of racism as those who voted against him for the same reason. They have become the very thing that Dr. King was trying to avoid. Anyone who knows what Obama actually stands for understands that he is the antithesis of everything the Founders promoted through the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Federalist Papers. The Founders believed in small limited government--Obama thinks government should be as big as you can get it. The Founders believed in a capitalistic society--Obama thinks socialism is the way to go. The Founders believed that citizens had the right to possess their own guns--Obama wants to take your guns away, including ammunition used for hunting. The Founders believed in the concept of Life--Obama will not stand up for the unborn even after an abortion is botched. The Founders believed that war was necessary in order to correct the evils of illegitimate rulers--Obama thinks that he can talk his way out of conflict.
Congratulations America!! The world is rejoicing with you!! By the way, did anyone else besides me wonder why Iran was celebrating Obama's win? Congrats to America! You have elected a man who attends a racist church. You have elected a man who claims to be a Christian but does not accept the truth of John 14:6 nor the biblical truth that homosexuality is a sin.
You have elected a man who's party in 2004 ignored the banking industry's pleading that its banks were in trouble and they painted those who tried to warn them as trying to hold a lynch mob (which led to the $700 billion bailout). You have elected a man who has connections to KNOWN TERRORISTS during a time when we are trying to fight terrorists. You have elected a man who in previous times has sided with the enemies of Israel. You have elected a man who has accused our troops of "raiding villages and killing innocent civillians." You have elected a man who supports the Fairness Doctrine which could make it a crime for a church to preach against homosexuality and abortion. Essentially it would make it difficult to preach the gospel.
So...congrats to all you who voted for the most liberal and inexperienced candidate in the history of America. Obama talks about change well...change is certain to come. It will mean change for our churches and believers. It will mean change in the Constitution as the very bedrock principles of our free market society are put to shreads. It will also result in a change in our nation's morality as we drift even further to the left to an ammoral society. It will result in the change of First Amendment rights. Ultimately it will result in the change of a more socialistic society. Hard working Americans who employ other Americans and provide the backbone for the economy will be taxed more than they can afford which in turn means that many Americans will lose their jobs. Thus the very people Obama campaigned to help will be the ones that ultimately suffer the most.
Change is definately in the air, but I'm not sure the majority of Obama supporters are going to like it when it happens. With all the immorality and post-modern relativism that encompasses our nation today, I can not help but believe that Obama's election is further evidence that the "strong hand of providence" of God that George Washington talked about many years ago concerning the reason behind America's founding, is slowly being removed. When God's protective hand is removed from our nation...that should scare us but it should also cause believers to stand strong, keep your faith, and relish in the fact that regardless of who the president is the Lord is still in control.
sola fidei, sola sciptura
Jeremy
I thought this election was not about race? Turns out it was. Those who voted for Obama simply because he is an African-American are as guilty of racism as those who voted against him for the same reason. They have become the very thing that Dr. King was trying to avoid. Anyone who knows what Obama actually stands for understands that he is the antithesis of everything the Founders promoted through the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Federalist Papers. The Founders believed in small limited government--Obama thinks government should be as big as you can get it. The Founders believed in a capitalistic society--Obama thinks socialism is the way to go. The Founders believed that citizens had the right to possess their own guns--Obama wants to take your guns away, including ammunition used for hunting. The Founders believed in the concept of Life--Obama will not stand up for the unborn even after an abortion is botched. The Founders believed that war was necessary in order to correct the evils of illegitimate rulers--Obama thinks that he can talk his way out of conflict.
Congratulations America!! The world is rejoicing with you!! By the way, did anyone else besides me wonder why Iran was celebrating Obama's win? Congrats to America! You have elected a man who attends a racist church. You have elected a man who claims to be a Christian but does not accept the truth of John 14:6 nor the biblical truth that homosexuality is a sin.
You have elected a man who's party in 2004 ignored the banking industry's pleading that its banks were in trouble and they painted those who tried to warn them as trying to hold a lynch mob (which led to the $700 billion bailout). You have elected a man who has connections to KNOWN TERRORISTS during a time when we are trying to fight terrorists. You have elected a man who in previous times has sided with the enemies of Israel. You have elected a man who has accused our troops of "raiding villages and killing innocent civillians." You have elected a man who supports the Fairness Doctrine which could make it a crime for a church to preach against homosexuality and abortion. Essentially it would make it difficult to preach the gospel.
So...congrats to all you who voted for the most liberal and inexperienced candidate in the history of America. Obama talks about change well...change is certain to come. It will mean change for our churches and believers. It will mean change in the Constitution as the very bedrock principles of our free market society are put to shreads. It will also result in a change in our nation's morality as we drift even further to the left to an ammoral society. It will result in the change of First Amendment rights. Ultimately it will result in the change of a more socialistic society. Hard working Americans who employ other Americans and provide the backbone for the economy will be taxed more than they can afford which in turn means that many Americans will lose their jobs. Thus the very people Obama campaigned to help will be the ones that ultimately suffer the most.
Change is definately in the air, but I'm not sure the majority of Obama supporters are going to like it when it happens. With all the immorality and post-modern relativism that encompasses our nation today, I can not help but believe that Obama's election is further evidence that the "strong hand of providence" of God that George Washington talked about many years ago concerning the reason behind America's founding, is slowly being removed. When God's protective hand is removed from our nation...that should scare us but it should also cause believers to stand strong, keep your faith, and relish in the fact that regardless of who the president is the Lord is still in control.
sola fidei, sola sciptura
Jeremy
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
