In the book of Revelation, we have God's words to the seven churches. In chapters 2-3, we read of the loveless, the persecuted, the compromising, the corrupt, the dead, the faithful, and the lukewarm churches. Clearly, we want to be part of churches that are faithful through persecution, uncompromising, full of love, pure, and vibrantly alive with good works. It is clear that 5 out of the 7 churches named have serious issues. I would wager that at least 5 out of 7 churches in the United States today does as well. This should not surprise us. It should sadden and upset us, but not surprise us. Being faithful is never going to be popular or easy, though only the faithful in Christ will inherit the promises and last. Notice how God judges and blots out the other churches. Today I fear, in our Evangelical and Reformed churches and seminaries, in its pulpits and among its parishioners, we have plenty of compromising, corrupt, lukewarm churches. We see this with the Revoice/gay-affirming
Thoughts on the Reformed faith, preparation for ministry, and doing all to the glory of God.