Am I wrong?

[Madeline]

Why is it that EVERY time I expose Satan...my post mysteriously dissapears on this forum or a virus is found on my computer??? This is but 1 out of a few Christian websites that I go to and none other websites. Regardless, here's what I MUST say.

Sad, sad, SAD!!!...where are the churches that teach sound doctrine? And why am I so surprised at this when the scriptures clearly teach that apostasy will occur before the coming of the Lord? I had visited another "Baptist" church today and in their pamphlet read:

"Unity to this writer does not mean uniformity. This is an appropriate word for the church today. To counter perceived threats from moral relativism and secularism many in religious bodies have heightened pressure on adherents to conform to doctrinal, moral and even political correctness in interpretation and behavior." - Richard F. Ward

I'll get to the above statement later on.

The Word of God states in 1 John 4:1, "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." and also states in 1 Timothy 4:1, "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;" This is what is happening today!!! As I entered into the church to expect a warm and hearty welcome from loving "Christians"...I felt an opposing spirit working within the church as I entered, and I was correct. Nobody but 1 or 2 people said hi or welcomed me to their church. The first person who said hi was named "Jesus". I had explained to him how we are to "test" the spirits and how many Pastors and bible teachers behind the pulpit would rather tickle the ears of their audience than preach sound doctrine. He then proceeded to tell me jokes such as..."Have you heard the joke about the 2 peanuts?...well, one was assaulted." He continued by saying, "stop being bleak and cheer up, and we're here on earth to have "fun" and get along." He also said to me, "You need to stop condemning God." I thought to myself, how appropriate for the devil to use someone named "Jesus" to attempt to deceive me into believing that we should all just get along in spite of what we believe. The Word of God states in 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, "For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works."

I then said hi to the Pastor as he tried to avoid me for some strange reason. I asked him what his church's statement of belief was, and he gave me the pamphlet which I had already received which said NOTHING about their doctrinal beliefs.

So again I had asked him what are the church's doctrinal beliefs? and he responded by saying..."that's not important, what's important is that there needs to be unity regardless of doctrinal beliefs." So I asked him..."what do you believe about gay marriage?" and he responded by saying, "Our church teaches gay marriage and we believe that God loves all kinds of people in spite of their preferences." I then said see you later "Pastor" and left the church.

Romans 1:26,27 - For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

1 Corinthians 6:9,10 - Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate (homosexuals), nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Btw, during my conversation with the Pastor, he could not look directly in my eyes as if there was a spirit in him that dreaded the unwavering truth of God's Word.

2 Timothy 4:2-4 - Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

Was I wrong for doing what I did? For looking for a church that adheres to sound doctrine and that teaches on sin and immorality? Unfortunately, such churches are RARE in this Laodicean church age, so Maranatha, and Anathema to anyone who preaches another Gospel.

Love,
Madeline

[Revelation3:20]

No, of course you weren't wrong in leaving, but you might want to do a little more research about a church before attending. It can save some time. Where in California are you located?

[JerryNumbers]

NO, your not, I'm glad you walked out, that was no place for a sound minded Christian.

You use the Bible, they did not measure up to it. If a church does not hold to the Bible, them they're not of God.

Madeline, I personally think we're in a tough period of time where they be few who will heed and hold to God's truth, and its waxing worse very fast.

Thanks for sharing this with us.

[BlessedChristianlady8]

We are in a sad time with our Church age nothing is sacred no more. I am glad my church stands on strong Biblical King James Word of God and Truth. I would walk out as soon as I heard they are practicing Sodomites unions. They are just playing church and deceiving people.
Karrie

[Wilchbla]

I know of very few churches, even IFB, that teach doctrine anymore. They depend of the colleges to do that.

[JerryNumbers]

I know of very few churches, even IFB, that teach doctrine anymore. They depend of the colleges to do that.

Most Baptist Churches have no one in their church that rightly knows what Baptist stand for nor what they should or should not do, many times this is even true for their pastor.

I was preaching at a Baptist Church several years back one Sunday, the Sunday school teacher made this statement, "If someone moved to our community I would encourage them to attend any church in our community, it makes no difference what church they attend, just as long as they attend a church."

[Just_A_Thought]

Most Baptist Churches have no one in their church that rightly knows what Baptist stand for nor what they should or should not do, many times this is even true for their pastor.

I was preaching at a Baptist Church several years back one Sunday, the Sunday school teacher made this statement, "If someone moved to our community I would encourage them to attend any church in our community, it makes no difference what church they attend, just as long as they attend a church."

I would have walked out much quicker than I walked in...you were right!

[pastorrvbc]

It is a sad day in which we live. Those who "profess" to believe are compromising faster then ice melts in the Sahara. You absolutely did the right thing. Keep searching though. I am reminded of Elijah who thought he was the only one serving and God told him that there were 7,000 who had not bowed the knee to Baal. There may not be many left, but there are still some!