Are we willfully watching it slip?

[Usually Wrong]

It feels like over the past 5 years or so the number of people that hold a biblical worldview is shrinking. In addition, it feels like those that embrace sin are emboldened and more hostile than ever. At the same time it seems like I hear less and less from Christian leaders about our current culture and the advancement of sin. On what front have you seen the most progress for the distuction of a biblical worldview over the past year, and how many sermons have you heard on that topic over the same period of time?

 

[frienden thalord]

I know many have said what I am about to say in many generations.
BUT WE IN THE LAST DAYS.......and many are without natural affection.
Most sold out , some are too scared, but most just sold out .
But its time to exhort the peoples. SO by grace I continue on warning ,rebuking
encouraging just doing all to contend for the true faith.

 

[frienden thalord]

And in case any don't think these be the last days
When humans don't even know what sex they are
and this is seen as great. YOU KNOW we nigh the end.

 

[friend of]

According to some studies, Christianity is rising among Gen Z.

The church attendance rate of Generation Z is 41%. This is A LOT higher than ... | Rebrn.com

At the same time it seems like I hear less and less from Christian leaders about our current culture and the advancement of sin.

I'd encourage you to find another church with pastors that are awake to the times. I'm fortunate to belong to one and the sermons are always interesting. Keep trying!

 

[Hidden In Him]

According to some studies, Christianity is rising among Gen Z.

The church attendance rate of Generation Z is 41%. This is A LOT higher than ... | Rebrn.com

I'd encourage you to find another church with pastors that are awake to the times. I'm fortunate to belong to one and the sermons are always interesting. Keep trying!

Well that's a positive slant! I'm not sure how to take the statistics on Generation Z, bud. I'm guessing a lot of kids ages 14-18 are probably heavily involved in church these days because of how entertaining and "cool" much of it has become... I certainly wanna think the best, but I think the verdict may still be out on that one.

About the question posed in the OP, my first thought was that I don't recall if very much of the church in modern times has EVER had a truly Biblical worldview, so it's hard for me to tell if things are getting worse, better, or just staying the same.

 

[friend of]

I'm guessing a lot of kids ages 14-18 are probably heavily involved in church these days because of how entertaining and "cool" much of it has become...

They probably noticed how psychotic and unstable my generation is and were like "Nope"

or it's propaganda. but i read another study that noted Gen Z had more conservative tendencies both politically and in regards to lifestyle. So these could be encouraging desire for stable traditional values espoused by Christianity.

 

[Hidden In Him]

They probably noticed how psychotic and unstable my generation is and were like "Nope"

or it's propaganda. but i read another study that noted Gen Z had more conservative tendencies both politically and in regards to lifestyle. So these could be encouraging desire for stable traditional values espoused by Christianity.

Yeah, I was reading that too, and it does sound encouraging.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

It feels like over the past 5 years or so the number of people that hold a biblical worldview is shrinking.

This was observed by some, as written in forums, books, magazines, etc
and sometimes church bulletins, publications, and televised media.

More religiouis organizations , however, including churches, have gone along with the government(s), in exchange for promised protection in the future - i.e. "help" with housing, food when there are shortages, and protection, transportation, "advantages" assured by government contracts/authorities ...
even so far as for the last ten years or more,
as to tell their 'flock', deceived as they are, to go ahead and cooperate with the mark of the beast (whatever it may be), when it is implemented.

 

[Cuddles333]

It feels like over the past 5 years or so the number of people that hold a biblical worldview is shrinking. In addition, it feels like those that embrace sin are emboldened and more hostile than ever. At the same time it seems like I hear less and less from Christian leaders about our current culture and the advancement of sin. On what front have you seen the most progress for the distuction of a biblical worldview over the past year, and how many sermons have you heard on that topic over the same period of time?

By 'biblical worldview' I assume the meaning is a political 'far right' view. This view is just as unscriptural as a political. 'far left' view. One example that is so ridiculous is the marriage issue. To try to counter Gay Marriage, ultraconservatives claim that the institution of marriage is a religious institution thereby bound by the rules of it's religious doctrines. In the story, after man was created, woman was later created for him. God put them together. 'man & woman' the first 'marriage'.
Little do these 'ultraconservatives' see that according to the doctrine, only those in covenant with God are allowed to lower the bar as far as keeping this institution virtuous and holy because in both the Old and New Testaments there are no ordinances from God to the Old Testament non-Jew nor New Testament non-believer, regarding divorce.

 

[Phil 1:21]

I'm guessing a lot of kids ages 14-18 are probably heavily involved in church these days because of how entertaining and "cool" much of it has become... I certainly wanna think the best, but I think the verdict may still be out on that one.

If that's what it takes to bring them to Christ, then I say Amen. I think as followers we need to not lose sight of the big picture, that being bringing others to the Lord. Sometimes we forget the what for sake of the how.

 

[Hidden In Him]

If that's what it takes to bring them to Christ, then I say Amen. I think as followers we need to not lose sight of the big picture, that being bringing others to the Lord. Sometimes we forget the what for sake of the how.

Well, I do appreciate the intent, only to me the means lends itself too much to catering to the desires of the flesh in an attempt to presumably guide others to the things of the Spirit. As much as I don't want to be a spoilsport, I believe this is why the vast, vast majority of kids fall away from the faith the minute they are out of the house and free to do as they please.

But yes, for those who make a genuine conversion, that is certainly a good thing.

 

[Usually Wrong]

By 'biblical worldview' I assume the meaning is a political 'far right' view. This view is just as unscriptural as a political. 'far left' view. One example that is so ridiculous is the marriage issue. To try to counter Gay Marriage, ultraconservatives claim that the institution of marriage is a religious institution thereby bound by the rules of it's religious doctrines. In the story, after man was created, woman was later created for him. God put them together. 'man & woman' the first 'marriage'.
Little do these 'ultraconservatives' see that according to the doctrine, only those in covenant with God are allowed to lower the bar as far as keeping this institution virtuous and holy because in both the Old and New Testaments there are no ordinances from God to the Old Testament non-Jew nor New Testament non-believer, regarding divorce.

Well, no, not really. By biblical worldview I meant those that follow the teachings of Christ. Not really a political position, but a moral position. Understanding that Christians follow the teachings of Christ, who clearly defined moral absolutes presented in scripture. Which of those moral absolutes do you see being trampled underfoot the most these days? Is your pastor teaching about those issues?

 

[frienden thalord]

They probably noticed how psychotic and unstable my generation is and were like "Nope"

or it's propaganda. but i read another study that noted Gen Z had more conservative tendencies both politically and in regards to lifestyle. So these could be encouraging desire for stable traditional values espoused by Christianity.

No my friend , no.
Yes their is an approach a be good in this generation. But it wont nor don't mean sin.
It is preparing the generation for a works based interfaith religion . Which says in heart
hey do good things.....but as for sin........their is no lifestyle that is sin.
Well lest it is the ones correcting. From the shore to shore this whole world
is being gathered for the man of peace , love , unity.......the man of SIN.......
the churches are done for. But not THE CHURCH, the believers who hold to
JESUS and every saying as sugar to the soul, WONT believe the lie many are falling for now
and will fall for when this man of love peace and unity stands.

 

[frienden thalord]

Tell me about your church friend of.
but let me ask you two things first.
What do they teach about war or self defense
and what do they teach concering remarriage.

 

[SteveIndy]

It feels like over the past 5 years or so the number of people that hold a biblical worldview is shrinking. In addition, it feels like those that embrace sin are emboldened and more hostile than ever. At the same time it seems like I hear less and less from Christian leaders about our current culture and the advancement of sin. On what front have you seen the most progress for the distuction of a biblical worldview over the past year, and how many sermons have you heard on that topic over the same period of time?

I would have to both agree and disagree with your view on the number that holds a Christian worldview and those who are emboldened to sin. I think that the numbers who hold a Biblical worldview have increased, but it could be a regional thing. What I would say though is that there is a distinct slide toward the world and the flesh amongst those who profess Christ. These, too, appear to have the boldness to sin without fear of consequences. Immodesty of dress and speech, especially among the young but not only the young, exhibits a severe degradation Christian values. The “Emerging Church” has done no little harm in this regard. The hostility in some of the forums also exhibits this degradation of values. The message coming from the pulpit is pathetic in this regard. The essential message of separation from the world is nowhere to be heard except in a very sanitized method and approach.

The most destructive fronts in this battle for the Christian conscience is in the Catholic and mainline Protestant Churches, but the battle has many fronts and the destruction is widespread. Christ’s words to the Church of Ephesus in Rev. 1:3 to go back and do your first works over again and consider the great height from which you have fallen apply today, but very few will have the courage and willpower to attempt the task.

The Anabaptist who took their message to the streets during the reformation of the 14th century and confronted both the Catholics and the Protestant Churches with their grievous errors, and paid the highest price, have now secluded themselves in their communities and have little to say to the modern Churches. Very many will perish, both believing and unbelieving, if a new wave of fearless Christians does not appear soon and speak loudly to those who occupy pews and stare at the backs of people’s heads, muted by degreed ministers who have many words but nothing to say and have never known the Spirit of God.

Christ’s words should chill us to the bone: “Will I even find faith on the earth when I return.”