The Word

I've been wanting to post this, but I was waiting till after I preached last night.

We live in a world of mega-churches, politically correct and inclusive gospel, and a non-literal interpertation of the Bible. God-fearing people are allowing current culture to dictate this new liberal thinking. I have always adheared to a classic pentecostal theology. I consider myself a true fundelmentalist, evangelical Christian. Yet, I am now being astonished by how many classic evangelicals are accepting this heresy.

Classic pentecostal theolgy takes the Word of God as inerrant, immutable, and literal. That is not to say that there is some of the Bible that contain symbolic and figurative passages (Daniel, Revelation, etc.). However for the most part, I take a literal view of scripture. The Genesis story is not a parable, but an actual story. I may raise some eyebrows with some of progressive stances in the church. When it comes to scripture though, I will stand with what the world calls, hard liners and fanatics. I will not change my stance on scripture.

I will not adhere to the gospel of inclusion, beliving that all will be saved. That there is no literal hell. That no matter how you live, ultmatly everyone goes to heaven. What a farce. This week even Billy Gramham has embraced a non literal view of scripture and inclusive gospel theolgy according to Newsweek magazine. The writer of the article may have misrepresented Dr. Grahams comments, but I have seen no clarifacation of such.

Gallup poll, released a statistic that only 28% of Americans, belive the Bible to be literal. This gives new meaning to Jesus saying narrow is the way that leadeth to eternal life and only few will find it.

I want to end with a scripture PSALM 119:60

Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgements endureth for ever.

On my soapbox,

Steve