Religious Worldliness
By Jesse Jenkins
Benchley, August 24, 2008
By Jesse Jenkins
Benchley, August 24, 2008
- II Timothy 4:10 - Demas was overtaken in worldliness
- Premillennialism:
- The theory of:
- Jesus came, but was unable to set up his kingdom. He is coming back to reign 1000 years on earth.
- Refutation:
- Zechariah 6:12-13
- Daniel 7:12-13
- Jeremiah 22:28-30 - Jesus could not be an physical king because of the curse.
- Mark 9:1 - the kingdom was imminent
- The appeal of premillennialism is an utopia in this world.
- The theory of:
- Unitarians
- Disciples of Christ
- “You sow them how to die; I will show them how to live.” - Bill Alexander
- So-called churches of Christ
- Church sponsored recreational camps
- Church schools that teach secular subjects
- Church kitchens
- Ball teams
- Talent shows
- Puppet shows
- Religious worldliness is the concept that it is the church’s responsibility to function in every area of human life.
- Domestic:
- Children’s homes
- Old folks’ homes
- Unwed mothers’ homes
- Hospitals
- Retirement homes
- Economic
- Farms
- Fees for youth camp attendance
- Fees for teaching
- Churches loaning money
- Rental property
- Money in CDs
- Social
- Lake Trail church orchestra
- Youth centers
- Youth camps
- Singles’ night out
- Fun and food
- Political
- Use buildings for elections
- Religious
- Church functions according to the scriptures
- Assembly for worship
- Edification (Acts 20:28)
- Evangelism
- Benevolence under some circumstances
- Discipline under some circumstances
- Many churches have pushed these into the background in favor of social functions.
- Church functions according to the scriptures
- Domestic:
- “Let the church be the church.”