Are we playing word games with God’s words? Homosexuality IS SIN! For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.”. Don’t be lukewarm. It looks sleazy as he avoided the question on sin and abortion. They were a testimony to the world. Most Christians and pastors are not well-trained for being under attack and challenged for their beliefs.

We proudly stand with our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world. Supreme Court Epic Battle: The #1 Issue of the 2020 Election is Causing Regret and Heads to Spin – 12... How Pastors Say They Will Vote for President, Post-Election Conference for Investing, the Economy and Politics, Truth and Comfort: What Every Christian Should be Doing on Election Day and the Days to Come, Watch My Latest Interview: The Economy and the Election 2020. Our prayer is that we can continue to help and love those that deal with the pain of regret from personal choices, rather than cast further shame and guilt on those already carrying so much and create a church that can teach people how to form convictions based on God’s word, that will be the driving force in all their decisions. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”. God said, I knew you BEFORE I formed you in the womb! I agree whole heartily with your statement, do you even care about the millions of people who may hear a stance as rejection- hillsong exists to call people to God not judge them – sound familiar- when did jesus run around saying – you are a sinner bound for hell- no He went and said I have not come to judge but to love and heal- pharisees never think they are- hillsong saves tens of thousands a year- how many are you seeing coming to Jesus- 1, 2 – grow up. 7 Shocking Facts Concerning the Exploding Controversy [Video]”, 12 Reasons Christians Should Be Very Worried About Kamala Harris’ Anti-Christian Attacks and Socialist Worldview, Voter Guide Now Updated – Vote For, Not Against, Your Values. I get that.

cowards are the first category the Risen Christ tells us won’t get in to His Heaven but will go instead into the lake of fire…Revelation 21:8. I know abortion is a sin but so is judging another man’s servant. It looks sleazy as he avoided the question on sin and abortion. And that’s talking to myself because I don’t think I pray enough. For example, during the natural disasters of hurricanes, or the man-made disaster of a church shooting, people were on TV and radio proclaiming Christ and Him crucified. abortion IS SIN! “I do believe abortion is sinful. He did give a clue to it though – in his thinking, he wants to get folks in the door and then bring them to the truth. And he could have explained sin and the cross. Perfectly obvious why they had him on. Make sure the church you attend is biblically sound. That’s reality. I did not answer the question directly for a number of reasons and that caused some confusion about our stance as a church on this matter. So yes, we MUST pronounce sinful behaviors as sin. A clear glass of water can contain an unseen drop of poison. McArthur Pleads Pastor to Help... Pastor John MacArthur Drama Explodes, “The Government Wants to Shut Us Down”. They didn’t ignore Christ or his message as Pastor Lentz did. My heart grieves for this. The”judging” line is old. What do you think? “Live by your own convictions” is exactly what the abortion lobby wants to hear! We do not need to attack character but honesty is a must. Discernment must be a part of every ministry, including this one.

It may take time, but the day he performs a Gay wedding we’ll know. seems to lean in the same direction. Remember, we are His ambassadors! Never run from the answer, stand firm in it.

Why didn’t Lentz articulate these very same points on TV? “What Happened to Hillsong? Who name the name of Christ but whos hearts are far from Him. For example, Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church, John MacArthur of Grace Community Church preach the gospel when interviewed. It is put on Christian homes by terrorists groups like ISIS to denounce Christ or death. When pressed to define “is abortion a sin?” Pastor Lentz ran from the truth. Take heed of 2 Timothy 4:3, because I see this trend in many popular “hip” churches. Journey of Faith in M.B. This is the Arabic symbol for Nazari. We are not to condemn (God is the final judge unto eternity in Heaven or Hell). He is one of them and it must be what his followers want. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Do you? Good grief, the NT tells us over and over and over TO judge! Preparation and training would not be hard. ... View All.

Carl Lentz — a mega-church pastor known for his high profile celebrity followers and friends — has reportedly been fired from his position at Hillsong in part due to past "moral failures." We must be willing to expose the truth so that others are not led astray. I know that in the last days and we are in them, that this type of thing is going to happen and people are going to be deceived and pull away from the Lord.

These are just some of the words evangelical Christians around the world found when the Pastor Carl Lentz of New York’s megachurch Hillsong refused to define sin and failed to give the gospel on the TV talk show “The View” (See video below). Join Me for a Private Briefing About What to Expect After the Election... Have Craig Huey Help Your Church or Organization Have a Dynamic Event. “I will continue to point people to Jesus, above all else, every opportunity I get. One aspect of apologetics that believers must face is that because one speaks the name of Jesus nd His Gospel is proclaimed does not validate the integrity of the Word. If the pastor asked himself, “Am I the servant of Christ,” he would have articulated his position with God’s word in the forefront: Yes, abortion is a sin. When pressed to define where he stood with the gospel, he could not articulate it. “For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. “As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed. Craig, your analysis of this sad interview is spot on. P.s i would not sight Rick Warren as a viable example either of a “pastor” who stands for truth. But He DOES hold US responsible for failing to represent Him and His Word accurately, boldly and completely! Unfortunately, the Hillsong church in New York, which has found itself in controversy in the last few years, just exploded again. “For do I now persuade men, or God?

Be strong in your faith. Pastor John McArthur Defies Government Orders: Judge Denies Government Request to Close Inside Church Services. Now, I love Hillsong music … it’s anointed, it’s powerful. Beyond representing God and His Word as His ambassadors, we MUST judge the BEHAVIORS of others for MANY reasons (marriage being just 1)! I am pleased the truth is being exposed about Hillsong. It changes depending the company he’s in.

When asked directly by co-host Joy Behar, “So, it’s not sin in your church to have an abortion?” Lentz responded, “That’s the kind of conversation we would have finding out your story, where you’re from, what you believe … I mean, God’s the judge. Lentz just totally missed an opportunity to let the Light of the Gospel shine for all men to see. Lentz sought to rectify his passivity by now saying he believes abortion is a sin, but that he chose to emphasize grace instead of sin. Write me at craig@electionforum.org, Tags:Hillsong, Pastor Carl Lentz, The View. BUT, at what expense? God’s warning to Christians. Carl pastors Hillsong NYC , a church in the heart of Manhattan that has locations in Boston, New Jersey and Connecticut that is set on serving people and encouraging Christians to influence every aspect of culture and society. God does not hold US responsible for THEIR rejection of it. Fired Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz Apologizes for Infidelity The hip preacher, friends with celebrities like Justin Bieber, had led Hillsong’s first US church since its launch a decade ago.

He should have had “Prep” on doing this – should have had folks from the “church” not just his church hear responses to questions that he would give and provide feedback that he was watering down the truth. This shold not be a surprise to those who pay attention to people like Carl Lentz, Joel Olsteen and others. “Recently in an interview I was asked directly if abortion was sin. I think it was because he was more concerned with being liked, and being a friend to the liberal hosts, as opposed to telling the truth. Carl Lentz, Pastor to Celebrities, Is Fired From Hillsong Church Mr. Lentz has been a rising star on the evangelical stage thanks in part to his connection to the singer Justin Bieber. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.”. Carl Lentz is an American pastor who has become famously close to stars such as Justin Bieber and Kendall Jenner. And ambassadors relay messages from their King, do they not? Unfortunately, the Hillsong church in New York, which has found itself in controversy in the last few years, just exploded again. Learn how your comment data is processed.

People have to live their own convictions … before I start picking and choosing what I think is sin in your life, I’d like to know your name.”. He was fired by Hillsong Church for "a recent revelation of moral failures", according to a statement that was allegedly sent out to church members on Wednesday. I.e. And we judge those behaviors by the WORD OF GOD! But you can’t live a day without applying biblical judgment. Pastor Lentz completely lost sight of 1 Peter 3:15…, “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready always to give an answer to every man who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.”. Preach the gospel through good times and bad. Jesus said to the woman at the well – “Go and sin no more” We are to care for our fellow Christians when they are straying for the word of God. Carl Lentz & Bishop TD Jakes: Jesus, Race and Culture. Never run from the answer, stand firm in it. When we pronounce the Truth, IT judges others; it’s not US doing the judging!