1. The Change Movement
The Roots Of Change

2. Cultural Currents
American civilization had managed to survive the devastating and catastrophic effects of economic depression and world war
Something happened in the 60s
The Baby Boomers are now parents, and are the movers and shakers of today

3. Cultural Currents Factors underlying the present push for change:
Materialism
Agnosticism
Aversion to being judgmental
Lack of discipline
Craving for entertainment

4. Theological Currents
In every period of church history there has always been one major doctrine that has preoccupied center stage
In our day, the issue is the authority of the Bible
Those who clamor for change are those who have rejected Bible authority.
Notice the Bible’s warnings - Matt 7:15; Acts 20:29-30; 2 Pet 2:1; 1 Jn 4:1; Eph 4:14

5. Political Currents
Politics reflect the same cultural influences operative in society at large
The political liberal and the religious liberal share a common attitude
Parallel political and religious viewpoints
These parallels are too striking to be coincidental or unrelated
American welfare system/free handouts – please me and my need first
Objective truth is questioned and/or undermined
Situation Ethics
Can’t legislate morality – divorce for any cause
ERA – Women’s role in the church
Conservatives are intolerant, harsh, cold, and uncaring

6. Scientific Currents Theistic Evolution is false:
Another taproot that is sparking fires of change in the church is modern scientific thought
The Theory of Evolution
What are the implications of belief in Theistic Evolution?
This is the prominent manifestation of humanistic influence in the church
Theistic Evolution is false:
Some “Christian” schools have been seduced by pseudo-scientific proof that the world is old
They are now teaching “theistic evolution”
It is to be in league with humanistic philosophy
Many conclude that if Genesis 1 can be interpreted loosely, why not the rest of the Bible
It is believing a lie – it is believing that which at its core is atheistic

7. God has done His part. Have you done yours?
God's Plan of Salvation
GOD'S PART
The great love of God for man (Jn 3:16)
He gave His Son, Jesus Christ, as the Saviour (Lk 19:10)
Sent the Holy Spirit as a guide (Jn 16:13)
Gave the Gospel as "the power" unto salvation (Rom 1:16)
Provided atonement by the blood of Christ (Rom 5:9)
MAN'S PART
Hear the Gospel (Rom 10:17, Jn 8:32)
Believe the Gospel (Heb 11:6, Jn 20:31)
Repent of past sins (Lk 13:3, Acts 17:30)
Confess faith in Jesus Christ (Rom 10:10, Matt 10:32)
Be Baptized (Gal 3:27, Mk 16:16, Acts 2:38)
Be faithful unto death (Rev 2:10)
God has done His part. Have you done yours?