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10 Indictments against the Modern Church (Part 1) - Paul Washer

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Apr 16, 2025
In this thought-provoking discussion, Paul Washer, a passionate preacher and evangelist, critiques the modern church's departure from the true gospel. He stresses the urgent need for genuine repentance for revival, warning against prioritizing secular theories over Scripture. Washer highlights the importance of understanding God's attributes and acknowledges human depravity for effective evangelism. He critiques superficial worship and calls for a return to foundational teachings, urging believers to confront their sinful nature in order to truly know God.
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INSIGHT

Scripture's Sufficiency Denied

  • The church often practically denies Scripture's sufficiency by prioritizing social sciences over biblical teachings.
  • Church activities and missions should solely flow from God's Word, not cultural trends or social experts.
ADVICE

Make Church God-Centered

  • Churches should be seeker friendly by accommodating God, the ultimate Seeker, rather than worldly preferences.
  • The true mission is to glorify God, not to seek human acceptance or build earthly empires.
INSIGHT

Critique of Church Growth Fads

  • Frequent shifts in church growth and social science theories resemble consulting mediums and spiritists, which Scripture condemns.
  • True church growth should be rooted in God’s Word, not fleeting secular trends.
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