Tag: social gospel

Scrooge: The Victim of Christmas

by LeeS, posted in Austrian Economics, Discernment

Far from Saving Christmas, Dickens Destroyed
Meaning of Christmas Exemplified by Scrooge

Christmas as a holiday was not fully embraced by the post-Reformation churches for several reasons; mainly its paganistic roots and lack of focus on true redemption of sin in Christ. However, there were two major literary events that saved Christmas; the first, the poem, Twas the Night Before Christmas, by Clement Moore {circa. 1822} and Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, written in 1843. While the former introduced Santa Claus as visualized today, the latter was much more destructive in legitimizing the Social Gospel message into society in general and churches in particular. I invite you to read my post, Roots of Social Justice: Social Gospel Progressivism, discussing Social Gospel’s impact on today’s Social Justice movement. Continue reading “Scrooge: The Victim of Christmas” →

Populism and Spiritualism in Today’s Politics

by LeeS, posted in Global Governance, Nihilism

Nothing Appears More Apt to Divide
As Populist Movements Uniting Together

America is once again gearing up for another presidential election circus. President Trump won the presidency in 2016 against most odds because he appealed to the voters of America’s heartland; thus, he became known as a populist president. This year the Democrats are trying to outdo each other in bidding for the Democratic populist base. I guess, if you didn’t beat him, join or use his methods. And, Christians generally are bemoaning the loss of God’s hand on America as morality takes a nose dive into debauchery. But then again, American politics has always been a combination of populism and spiritualism. Continue reading “Populism and Spiritualism in Today’s Politics” →

Which Gospel?

by LeeS, posted in Discernment, Doctrine

The Answer depends on One’s Definition
Law of Identity Can Force a False Dilemma

Paul used this phrase, “…according to my gospel…” in his Roman epistle {letter} (Ro 2:16). Scholars have debated the meaning of this phrase down through the centuries. As is true of most discussions, one’s position is defined by the very definition one chooses to apply {Law of Identity}. The term gospel simply means good message in the Greek {εὐαγγέλιον}. Many scholars have postulated that Paul was indeed preaching a different gospel from Jesus’ message in the four books commonly referred to as the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. What does gospel means to you? Continue reading “Which Gospel?” →

Widow’s Offering Condemns Minimum Wage

by LeeS, posted in Global Governance, Gospel, Jews, Mosaic Law, Philosophy, Politics

Sculpture Widows Mite

Widow’s Offering
Christ’s Condemnation of Religion

The Gospels contain one of the most misunderstood observations of Christ that has great application to us today and I am referring to the Widow’s Offering at the Temple (Mk 12:41-44; Lk 21:1-4). Continue reading “Widow’s Offering Condemns Minimum Wage” →

Revolution or Enforced Mediocrity

by LeeS, posted in Global Governance, Gospel, Politics

Bell Curve

Gaussian or Bell Curve Thinking

Modern revolutions claim to promote individuality against the behemoth state hegemony; however, history does not support this claim. The French Revolution’s claim of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity was inherently contradictory since liberty for the individual was suppressed to promote equality of the group; or to put it more simply, mediocrity. Continue reading “Revolution or Enforced Mediocrity” →

Thanksgiving is Meaningless Without Christ

by LeeS, posted in Holidays
True Thankfulness
True Thankfulness

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17 ESV). This simple verse defines the American day known simply as Thanksgiving. Yet, without the revelation of God in the Bible there would be no understanding of giving thanks. Continue reading “Thanksgiving is Meaningless Without Christ” →