Questions of doctrine, even the doctrine of salvation, are being re-asked. Do you think that the current way we hold church (which, let's admit, is not exactly how the NT church did it) is getting ready to change? Do you think this would be good or bad? What do you think some of the major changes will be? All rude, joking and non-serious answers will be severely mocked.
2007-03-07 02:45:36 · 9 answers · asked by girlpreacher 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, we are told by the apostles Paul, John and Peter that, in the latter times, the Church will go through a "reformation" of sorts. However, this reformation will not be positive. The Church will fall into apostacy. This reformation began in the late 1800's and continues through this day. We now have sects which deny Jesus' divinity; worship idols; ordain and appoint actively gay pastors and priests; overlook the horrible sin of child molestation by the clergy; avoid preaching repentence of sins at all costs because this isn't "seeker friendly"; etc.
This is the Laodicean age spoken of by Jesus at Revelation 3:14-22. It has pushed central doctrine so far away that it's also pushed Jesus right out of many local churches. Notice that Jesus pictures Himself outside this Church, knocking and begging to be let inside.
Yes, this is the age of apostacy. Guard yourself from it at all costs.
2007-03-07 03:00:16 · answer #1 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. You question incorrectly assumes that the very few clergymen and bishops in contact interior the "present day situation" are following expert Church coaching or prepare whilst, rather, they're appearing in direct violation of all Christian techniques. The Church is the assembly of the those that God has called at the same time from the ends of the earth. The Church would not ought to be "reformed" into some new, something diverse, or perhaps something previous. The Church constantly desires to be renewed. by using the way, 1000's of 1000's of Anglican Christians are asking to be primary into finished communion with the Catholic Church. With love in Christ.
2016-12-18 07:36:44 · answer #2 · answered by lesniewski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are all heading for a reformation like has never before been seen by mankind. A reformation in which all evil will be eradicated, and the Earth will be transformed instantly, into a garden of Eden once again.
2007-03-07 03:03:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
There is a change happening.
It is the falling away.
It has to happen.
Church is more of a social event and even the pastors are not teaching the bible as they should.
This pertains to the external church.
Not the real church.
There are two churches and always have been.
2007-03-07 02:51:20 · answer #4 · answered by chris p 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes i honestly do believe that the church is headed for another reform. If it's not it needs to be.
2007-03-07 02:48:28 · answer #5 · answered by Hawk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe we are going through one right now. There is too much seeker friendly, God loves us Lets not talk about sin and repentance going on.
2007-03-07 03:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by sweet cheeks 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good Lord, I hope not. That first unpleasantness from five-hundred years ago was tough enough to bear....and look at the mess that one made of things!!!!
2007-03-07 02:49:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If all the churches used the Word of God, rather than skits, rock music, 40days of purpose, etc, maybe, just maybe God would show up.
2007-03-07 02:53:15 · answer #8 · answered by bbjones9 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
aways. change is continous.
good or bad? depends on the change.typically bit of both.
2007-03-07 02:49:21 · answer #9 · answered by rostov 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋