For anyone who follows the teachings of this heretical so-called theology, its all about culture, culture, culture. Read Os Hillman’s statement below:
For the last several decades the Church has operated from a belief that the more Christians we have in culture, the more society would become Christianized. Consequently, evangelism has been the focus of the Church for many decades. However, this premise is flawed. Research has proven that the more Christian there are in a society does not necessarily equate to a better culture. Case in point is Nigeria.
Some say that there are more than 60% of the population is born-again, but this nation has serious corruption.
Culture is most defined by the influence of the 7 cultural mountains. They are family, government, business, media, arts and entertainment, education and the church. Those who control these cultural gates exercise the greatest influence over the culture. A case in point is the gay rights movement. Most would agree they makeup less than 3-5% of the total population. However, no group has been more effective at using the arts and entertainment and media mountain to gain acceptance for their agenda.
I rest my case.
If the church really wants to influence culture, we must equip those believers who operate on these mountains and encourage young people to seek careers in these areas. Gradually, we will begin to see a shift in the culture when we make this our priority. (Reclaim7Mountains)
So, Nigeria is said to have a large population of born again Christians, “but” corruption still exists. What’s strange about that?
Sin, in the form of corruption or otherwise, is not obliterated in a nation because the Christians living within its boarders infiltrate and ultimately take control over the “7 mountains” of culture. To think sin will ever be totally wiped out on this earth within any nation, before Christ returns, is not only ridiculous but not biblical. Families, cities, and nations are changed one soul at a time. And that change comes through the preaching, teaching and hearing (of) the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
And so he writes, evangelism is flawed. Much of today’s evangelism may indeed be flawed; flawed in that the simple Gospel message is not being preached or taught. But thanks be to God, there ARE still men (and women) taking the message of salvation through Christ to the lost: The ‘proof is in the pudding’ folks. People are coming to Christ every day!
And by the way, I don’t read anywhere in the bible where Angel’s rejoice in heaven over the entertainment industry or any other “mountain” of culture being reclaimed, but I do read Angel’s rejoice when ONE sinner repents,
“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth” Luke 15:10
So which is more important to God, taking over the culture or reaching those who live within it? The answer seems pretty simple to me….
I rest my case.
hmmm…militant Christianity in the making?
Hey PJ! It’s an encouragement to see you are always posting for God’s glory!
For almost a year I have been going to a bible study on campus with German missionaries and I almost left everything to leave with them, but God gave me a vision and saved me; not only did He remind me of all the people in my life, but also of how I came to know Him, through believers who cared enough to love me the way I am and shared the Gospel with me.
These missionaries were these kind of people who evangelized by not preaching the Gospel, but that if there were more “true” Christians the world would be saved; trying to change the world by changing others.
Without God’s grace, all would be naught, no?
What an experience that was! Thank you for posting this, and keep it up!
Take care,
- Joshua H Wu