The Lordship of Christ and the Counter-Revolutionaries
After reading a very interesting blog post on Caleb Hayden’s blog, I began to do a bit of study and came across the following article written in 1901 by Herman Bavick, titled: Creation and Development, which was (oddly enough) published in The Methodist Review. The following excerpt is quite telling of our modern times:
He who fully accepts the theory of development in the sensual, observable world cannot dismiss it at once and without explanation when spiritual phenomena appear. Even though provisionally a small domain is then set aside for faith, this domain is bound to become ever smaller… One fortification after another must then be sacrificed, one line of defense after another be abandoned, and one concession after another be granted. There is no immovable conviction in these conservative dualists, no strength of faith, no enthusiastic courage. And hence, they are ever bound to lower the flag before the radicals, who have the courage of their convictions, who shrink from no inferences, and who, beginning and continuing without God, are determined also to end without God. Hence these are the men of the future. Conservatives and liberals die out, but the radicals and socialists are to be leaders in of whatever of the old Christian world-view consciously or unconsciously still remains in our laws and morals, in our education and civilization.This simple quote from history shows an astounding observation of where our culture has fallen today. As the church began to separate the world of science and religion, and viewed the role of the theologian as the informant of the human soul, and the role of scientist as the informant of nature and humanity, culture began to see a rift in the understanding of how God and His creation order are to be defined. Christianity conceded the premise that the church is to speak to every area of life and that we as Christians are to take every thought captive to submission to Christ -- this includes our own thoughts and the thoughts that have been carried forward throughout history. Today we see the result of these radicals and their philosophy of death as it continues to permeate our culture. In the last two years we have seen the denial of the acknowledgment of our creator God in the public sector, the perversion of the covenant of marriage, and the redefinition of the standard for human life. All the while, conservatives and liberals alike have debated the most articulate way to subdue the forty nine to fifty percent majority vote count when it comes election season, while the radicals (I’ll also define them as consistent liberals), have continued to press their clear agendas. All the while, the church has allowed their Christian worldview to be redefined by cultural relativism. The body of Christ needs a wakeup call. As my good friend Caleb Hayden said on his recent blog post, the church today needs more counter-revolutionaries.
Wow, Mark! That quote is inisghtful. "These are the men of the future." Amazing, how true that is! It shows very clearly that action rooted in faith, not pragmatism and the convenience of the moment, will win the day. May we Christians be MORE devoted to our cause than the humanists. After all, we fight the battle for a Victorous King Jessu.
Ever onward,
CS
Posted by
C.S. Hayden |
April 14, 2005 6:14 AM
Amen, CS!
Fighting on,
Mark
Posted by
Mark Stubblefield |
April 16, 2005 11:04 AM
We have had discussions around our table on how anything "good" coming from the world has really been borrowed from a biblical worldview--especially as we see "Liberals" who want welfare, healthcare, etc. Why would a worldly pagan even care a smidgen about someone who is not related to them? It is certainly an inconsistancy on their part, and totally out of their juristiction . . yet it is facinating seeing people borrow aspects of a biblical worldview when it is convenient. How much more should we as followers of the King, purpose to live before Him doing justice, seeking mercy, and walking humbly with our God.
Posted by
The Serven Clan |
April 16, 2005 11:24 PM
Indeed! All pagan cultures desire a false messiah that will bring them self-seeking security. The only reason that a pagan is concerned for the well being of other pagans, related to them or not, is to bring justification in a false form. The state becomes the savior and allows for a false sense of withdraw from having to deal with the realities of life. And is ultimately a will for death.
The reason they borrow a Biblical worldview is to in the respect that they desire to be as God, and they look to the state to fulfill that role, which ultimately allows them to maintain control of their own man-centered value system.
Praise the Lord that we have a redeeming Messiah that truly is justification, and has redeemed us in the face of our wicked and contrite hearts!
Posted by
Mark Stubblefield |
April 17, 2005 8:39 AM
The other day we were considering the different ways the heathen surpress the truth and how the devil complementary works to prey off of the peoples fears. In some parts of the world, the people are very superstitious (sp). Because of that propensity in their culture, the devil works in that particular manner decieving people. But in the good ol' USA where people's reason is their god and they defy superstition, the devil uses humanist thought to deceive. I am so thankful that the victory has been won for the Lord's children and that we can be secure in His purchase of us. Ps. 98
Posted by
The Serven Clan |
April 18, 2005 8:08 AM