The Briefing with Albert Mohler Friday, April 25, 2025
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Apr 25, 2025 The podcast dives into the recent decision by the Presbyterian Church USA to end its missionary efforts, exploring the broader implications for faith and community. It also addresses the importance of maintaining family relationships as children grow up, offering practical advice on parenting in the empty nest phase. The discussion touches on theological reflections surrounding Jesus and everyday mishaps, including a lighthearted take on spilled water. Additionally, it compares the merits of physical books versus digital formats in the pursuit of knowledge.
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PCUSA Ends Traditional Missions
- The firing of PCUSA missionaries marks the definitive end of their traditional missionary efforts.
- This reflects a theological retreat tied to liberalism's rejection of core gospel truths including salvation exclusivity.
Liberalism's Church Decline
- Liberal theology overtook mainline Protestantism by rejecting essential doctrines like the virgin birth.
- This theological shift led to mainline church membership decline starting in the 1970s.
Theological Liberalism Undermines Missions
- Missions lost priority as liberal theology denied the gospel's salvation urgency.
- Progressive mission models replaced conversion-focused evangelism but led to mission agency closure.