This is not only impacting the younger Christians. We older ones are frustrated.
Every attempt to discuss a concern is met with arrogance, gaslighting, and condescension. There is no real attempt to study an issue. It is brought down to the judgment of the leaders and the rest be quiet.
I believe the pandemic beamed a bright light on weakness in the church. Reactions to society instead of digging into scripture for answers to unusual (for us) circumstances.
Our strength has been in academics rather than a loving search for Unity that desires to keep the body whole while removing leaven.
I appreciate your taking on these topics- especially with the attacks you face because of it.
Keep sharing. Those of us over here will keep praying, studying and trying again and again to encourage trusting God's word more than the judgment of men.
Appreciate this series of articles and the path you are demonstrating. I pray many others also beat their swords into plowshares and get to work vs this unhealthy obsession with gatekeeping who’s in and who’s out.
“online magazine blast away at other Christians, repeating half-truths and outright misrepresentations”
I’m very curious your perspective. Why is it that preachers who have been “attacked” by this online magazine have not publicly defended their teaching? Or provided evidence why it’s “half-truths and outright misrepresentations?” Or maybe I’ve missed it. I’d love to hear someone with an opposing view articulate what was wrong with that magazine issue.
Oh the evidence is there … there are hundreds, if not thousands of hours of my public teaching online where if someone actually cared to take the time to watch/listen they would see that the claims that are being made are not true.
Brother, thank you for sharing this. Everything you wrote is so true, and it’s something many of us are seeing and feeling in the church today. It hurts to watch believers tear each other down, especially when Jesus called us to love one another. He said, By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another (John 13:35). When that love fades, younger believers begin to wonder if the church is still a safe place. What you said about harsh words is also very real. Scripture reminds us, Death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). One careless comment can bruise a young believer’s heart, while a gentle word can restore it. That’s why Paul urges, Let your speech always be gracious (Colossians 4:6). We need more grace in how we speak, especially online. And you’re right unity is not the absence of disagreement but the presence of humility. The Bible tells us, Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3). When we forget humility, we end up hurting instead of helping. Peter reminds us, All of you, be like minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble (1 Peter 3:8). My brother, I believe God is calling us back to a gentler and more Christlike way of treating each other. Not weaker, but wiser. Not silent, but loving. Jesus warned us never to cause one of these little ones to stumble (Matthew 18:6), and He takes that very seriously. Every believer young or old deserves a community where they can grow without fear. Let’s keep praying for the church, encouraging one another, and holding on to faith. God is still working, even in the middle of all this. And He will guide us if we keep our eyes on Him. If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone (Romans 12:18). I’m standing with you in this, my brother. May the Lord strengthen you, guide you, and fill you with His peace as we strive to reflect Christ better in the way we speak and live
This is not only impacting the younger Christians. We older ones are frustrated.
Every attempt to discuss a concern is met with arrogance, gaslighting, and condescension. There is no real attempt to study an issue. It is brought down to the judgment of the leaders and the rest be quiet.
I believe the pandemic beamed a bright light on weakness in the church. Reactions to society instead of digging into scripture for answers to unusual (for us) circumstances.
Our strength has been in academics rather than a loving search for Unity that desires to keep the body whole while removing leaven.
I appreciate your taking on these topics- especially with the attacks you face because of it.
Keep sharing. Those of us over here will keep praying, studying and trying again and again to encourage trusting God's word more than the judgment of men.
I love your heart and I’m so thankful you are here with us at Cornerstone!
Appreciate this series of articles and the path you are demonstrating. I pray many others also beat their swords into plowshares and get to work vs this unhealthy obsession with gatekeeping who’s in and who’s out.
Amen and amen. Thank you for sharing.
“online magazine blast away at other Christians, repeating half-truths and outright misrepresentations”
I’m very curious your perspective. Why is it that preachers who have been “attacked” by this online magazine have not publicly defended their teaching? Or provided evidence why it’s “half-truths and outright misrepresentations?” Or maybe I’ve missed it. I’d love to hear someone with an opposing view articulate what was wrong with that magazine issue.
Oh the evidence is there … there are hundreds, if not thousands of hours of my public teaching online where if someone actually cared to take the time to watch/listen they would see that the claims that are being made are not true.
There will be no public debating from me, period.
Brother, thank you for sharing this. Everything you wrote is so true, and it’s something many of us are seeing and feeling in the church today. It hurts to watch believers tear each other down, especially when Jesus called us to love one another. He said, By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another (John 13:35). When that love fades, younger believers begin to wonder if the church is still a safe place. What you said about harsh words is also very real. Scripture reminds us, Death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). One careless comment can bruise a young believer’s heart, while a gentle word can restore it. That’s why Paul urges, Let your speech always be gracious (Colossians 4:6). We need more grace in how we speak, especially online. And you’re right unity is not the absence of disagreement but the presence of humility. The Bible tells us, Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3). When we forget humility, we end up hurting instead of helping. Peter reminds us, All of you, be like minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble (1 Peter 3:8). My brother, I believe God is calling us back to a gentler and more Christlike way of treating each other. Not weaker, but wiser. Not silent, but loving. Jesus warned us never to cause one of these little ones to stumble (Matthew 18:6), and He takes that very seriously. Every believer young or old deserves a community where they can grow without fear. Let’s keep praying for the church, encouraging one another, and holding on to faith. God is still working, even in the middle of all this. And He will guide us if we keep our eyes on Him. If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone (Romans 12:18). I’m standing with you in this, my brother. May the Lord strengthen you, guide you, and fill you with His peace as we strive to reflect Christ better in the way we speak and live
Amen brother