Another Jesus, Another gospel

A Touchy Feely Christianity


For a while now I have noticed a new phenomenon in the religious world. It was hard to describe at first, though I began to notice the changes in liturgy, and the attitudes towards traditional Christian beliefs. First, I heard of the Celebration style of worship, and how it would eventually spread to 'all' churches. I was shocked when I first saw drums and dance... along with applause in a religious service on the Sabbath; The two young 'worship leaders' on stage encouraged everyone to get into the spirit of emotional manifestations. I was surprised because this was not a Pentecostal church; Had it been one I would not have been amazed. Then, a few months later I went to a Messianic SDA church, and was again shocked by the new charismatic worship style; This time I was offered a choice between a tambourine or Maracas, to join in the 'spirited' singing.

I see a pattern of outward display in this newfangled worship style; mostly style (appearance) and little substance since none of this enthusiasm is based on The Bible. I was once told that feelings are temporary; So, if our worship is based on feelings it can easily change.

Don't you suppose that another gospel is also being taught to go along with this new worship 'fashion'?
I think so!
There is undoutedly another gospel associated with this new finger snapping - praise and worship fad. And it isn't anything new. If I am not mistaken it has been at least one hundred years since the AZUSA STREET Revival? The birth of the modern Pentecostal movement. It has since then spread throughout Christian churches, even to the Catholic church. Foot stomping old time religion is back, this time with electric guitars, drums sets, also smoke and lights;  However, there is a notable difference, you are told you can't stop sinning. That isn't new either, the Holy Flesh Movement also claimed similar beliefs; that is beyond the scope of the focus here.

Another Jesus is also being preached, a jesus dude who is cool and loves you, man. Rock music, dancing to a Lighthouse Everything 'skit';  Besides these innovations, Drama is prominent in this new gospel, so is Pantomime, with ultraviolet lights and white gloves for effect. Lastly, for the children there are Puppets and Clown Ministry. This is definitely another Jesus and another gospel for whom all this hoopla is being done. And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. (Matthew 24:4,5).
The Lord is not a God of confusion; The way the truth and the life is not Touchy Feely.

Yes, folks this is another Jesus and a new gospel, not the Biblical one; Beware of counterfeits!

For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
- 2 Corinthians 11:4


I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:

Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
- Galatians 1:6-9


Amen!

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