Hopefully Not a Prophet

In late 2023, I was invited to speak at an annual dedication service. It was a combination of two churches and general public with estimated 500 in attendance. I used an illustration with kid's footwear about young people walking away from church and being dedicated to following God, no matter what.

At that time, President Biden was in the White House. Some conservative Christian commentators were predicting increased persecution of the Democrat party gained full control of federal government. Thankfully, Republicans took much control in 2024 elections and the church has mainly had an easy

time since then. Last week, a landslide shift occurred with normally conservative, even Iowa and Texas, completely switching parties. Control of the federal House and Senate also switched to Democrat, with only the executive branch staying Republican.

Not long after election night, an atheist friend sent me something to tout how Christian Nationalism had fallen. Despite its name, this is a group that goes opposite of several biblical teachings and isn't a movement that I follow or promote. The conversation then moved on to saying Democrat James Talarico of Texas is a Christian and even used Scripture in his acceptance speech. He was not the only one, but is the most prominent.

Part of this man's position is that God is nonbinary, Jesus never condemned homosexuality, and that the Bible doesn't condemn abortion. All of these stances are very liberal and take a great deal of gymnastics to say that Scripture supports anything remotely like this.

Any reference to God by Jesus was as Father, a male. While God is spirit and technically doesn't have a body, all mentions are to male. Jesus clearly taught marriage is between one man and woman and that we are made male and female. Exodus 20 says, "do not murder" and the next chapter gives detail on what should be done to anyone who injures, or kills, a child in the womb.

All but one book of the New Testament warns about false teachers, antichrists, and persecution. With the change in political landscape, it may be a time of testing for biblical Christianity. Churches being required to have gay "weddings" and/or hire staff that doesn't agree to faith statements.

Throughout history, Christians have faced severe persecution, even martyrdom, but the church has prevailed and grown stronger. Those with casual faith quickly fall away when testing comes. I have been called judgemental for pointing out errors in theology. However, we are told we will judge angels and should do so of those claiming Christ. In the process, you may help someone see their errors and turn them back to Christ.

I pray God uses this quad life for His glory and gives me wisdom and boldness for whatever may come.