KEEP WATCH

Social Gospel

Part 6: The End Time Gathering of Souls

Part 1: Why do Christian liberals loath Christian Conservatives?
Part 2: Does Social Gospel reflect our deepest held values?
Part 3: Did Jesus come to be a world-changer?
Part 4: What is the power of liberal theology?
Part 5: Is the Spirit of Unity Biblical?

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The producers did not want the seeker-friendly movie goers to know the truth about human depravity (Romans 1) and the need for personal salvation (John 3:16) because they do not believe it to be true (Romans 3:23). These central truths about fallen humanity and the need for redemption explain why humanity needs the Savior (John 6:44). To remove any one convicting truth about sin and the doctrines upholding the sacrificial death of Christ would strip the Gospel of its saving power (Romans 1:16). What's left over is social redemption, the call to do good works by serving the global family of humanity.

While the Pope does not screen movies, several Catholic leaders praised the Son of God film as wonderfully awesome and a truthful depiction of the time of Christ. Many evangelicals shared their enthusiasm. But, the movie is just another link in a long chain of deception that will eventually link the undiscerning to the same one-world religious system. These subtle trickeries promote incremental concessions, which is what the social gospel of unity must have to succeed.

Though the new social gospel looks and sounds wonderful, many will unknowingly pull this error of doctrine inside their soul. They will not see the markings identifying it as a religious Trojan horse. They will not see the altar of concession hidden in the belly of the wooden beast. Instead, they will embrace the gospel of unity believing it to be true and right. They will see the new shimmering pathway as promises leading to a new world utopia adorned in peace, love and brotherhood. But, they are mistaken.

As we approach the end of biblical Christianity, the apostate religious masses are living in the shadow of the Great Tribulation, of which Jesus spoke often (Matthew 24:21). He said that when you see these things coming upon the world, let not your heart be troubled (Matthew 24:33-34; John 14:1).

Although there are many signs leading up to the end-time gathering of souls followed by the Tribulation, Todd Strandberg (founder of Rapture Ready) spoke about another type of gathering we can look forward to. Todd said, "Surely, the Lord would not be warning us to keep watch (Matthew 24:42) for a day that would be coming at the end of the Tribulation. That type of logic would be like warning children, as they cross the road, to watch out for tail lights."

In closing, I like the Pope and I like his dream. But, if his dream means giving up foundational truths of the Gospel then who among us can join in global fellowship (2 Corinthians 6:17)?

While the imminent return of Christ for the saints grows nearer, the Bible reminds us there is victory over fear when we keep our eyes on Him (Isaiah 26:3). God reassures us by saying, "Be still and know I am God" (Psalm 46:10). Be still means to be at peace by remembering there is a mighty fortress of protection around every believer (Psalm 91).

God's irrevocable promise to you and to me is that our faith will keep us from the hour of trouble that is coming upon the world (Revelation 3:10).

Image courtesy Rapture Ready, with permission.

Tags: Biblical-Truth | Controversial-Issues | Current-Issues | End-Times | False-Teaching

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Published 5-7-14