7 Beliefs That Set Biblical Christianity Apart in a Woke World | Ed Young

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#wokeism #sermons #christianity #scripture 7 Beliefs That Set Biblical Christianity Apart in a Woke World | Ed Young What Is Wokeism? A central foundation of wokeism is the idea that I am at the center of my universe and I am the ultimate source of truth. This contradicts what the Bible teaches. And yet so many churches try to be woke and combine woke ideas with Christianity. The truth is that it can’t be done. What are the Differences Between Woke Theology and Christianity? So to unravel the dangerous ideologies that contradict Biblical truths, it’s essential to recognize these differences between wokeism and Christianity and stop making the mistake of trying to combine the two. Beliefs That Set a Godly Worldview Apart from Other Viewpoints The holiness of God surpasses the love of God - There’s a lot of nice feel-good stuff in the Bible. The gospels talk a lot about the love of God. Some of the Epistles even read like a spiritual pep talk. But that’s not all Scripture teaches. The truth may offend people - Most people in our day avoid controversial topics because they don’t want to step on anybody’s toes. This is not an environment where truth-tellers can hang out. But people who know the truth have to share it, whether it’s good news or bad news. Our woke world doesn’t want to hear the truth. Accept the reality of hell - Matthew 13:40–42 (NLT) says, “Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the world. The Son of Man will send His angels, and they will remove from His Kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. And the angels will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” God is the star of the show - God doesn’t need you or me. But because of his unfathomable grace and mercy, He desires a personal relationship with us. He wants to use us in His plan, and that’s a gift. But that doesn’t give us the freedom to do whatever we want and take advantage of God’s grace. Mercy covers us, and grace empowers us. And the center of all that is God—it’s only because of his sacrifice! Sin determines your future more than your potential- We all have potential, but that’s only because of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Romans 3:10–12 (NLT) states, “No one is righteous—not even one. No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God. All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.” Perseverance is emphasized over deliverance - Christianity isn’t a quick-fix deliverance formula. God does give us freedom and healing, but after deliverance comes a long road of perseverance. The Israelites experienced this after being delivered from slavery in Egypt. They followed God into the desert with perseverance. Facts come before feelings - The Bible never says God wants you to be happy. God wants you to be obedient. The Bible says you’ll have moments of happiness. And Christians should certainly be some of the most encouraging people you know. But we should be careful to avoid putting our emotions in place of Scripture. Our feelings can lie to us as Jeremiah 17:9 states: “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” As Biblical Christians, we prioritize the never-changing truth of God’s Word as fact over the ever-changing state of our emotions. And when we feel things that don’t agree with Scripture, we can speak the truth that overcomes the lies, doubts, and insecurities we face. Next Steps Our world is filled with lies, deception, and twisted truth. It can feel confusing and overwhelming to figure it all out. The good news is that we have the Bible. It’s filled with truths that never change, so we can always build our lives on a firm foundation of faith. Are you confident in your knowledge of Scripture, or do you want to learn more and grow in your Bible knowledge? Because when we know the truth, it helps us face the confusing ideologies in our world. If you want to build your understanding of the truth, join a Bible Study to dive deeper! Visit us in person or online at Fellowship Church to connect with other believers like you. Follow #EdYoung​ on social Ed Young Facebook: http://bit.ly/EdYoungFB Ed Young Instagram: http://bit.ly/EdYoungIG Ed Young Twitter: http://bit.ly/EdYoungTW https://www.fellowshipchurch.com/ https://www.fellowshipchurch.com/locations/frisco https://www.fellowshipchurch.com/locations/dallas https://www.fellowshipchurch.com/locations/fort-worth

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