When we first began Faith Defenders, there was one objective above all else on the hearts of all involved, and that was to seek out the truth of God according to His Word, and apply it to our lives. I think I can speak for all here, and say this objective remains as true today as when we first started on the ‘net a couple of years or so ago.
After reading through much of the brew ha-ha over the last few days, concerning things such as Piper inviting Warren to speak at Desiring God 2010, or a $1,000,000 dollar give-away taking place at a church over the Easter period, I would like to attempt to promote a right perspective on all of this.
I don’t criticise or doubt for a moment, the need to expose these things, which is more than well done by many internet ministries. However I do have to point out that, whilst many seem devoted to exposing error throughout Christendom publicly, I don’t find many who are offering a viable alternative to apply Biblical doctrine to our lives, in as public a way. I speak specifically with regard to the Great Commission of Christ, that all may live up to the responsiblity of preaching the Gospel of Christ to all men.
It is my deepest hope that church leaders, finding apostasy exposed through various sources, will begin to teach their congregations how to apply the truth taught in Scripture to their lives, for the glory of Christ alone. But it is just as deep a desire within me, to give a platform of the highest standing, to those ministries, both large and small, that spark into existence because of that faithful teaching given from the undiluted Word of God.
If you are aware of ministries that are becoming established who are faithfully proclaiming the Gospel of Christ crucified and risen again, and effectively reaching the lost for the glory of Jesus Christ, then I sincerely would like to hear from you. It does not matter as to the size of the ministry, simply that it is a ministry devoted to the faithful preaching of the Gospel, in a Godly fashion, according to the pattern laid down throughout Scripture.
Please feel free to let us know, either by commenting on this post, or emailing john@faith-defenders.com with details of the ministry. If at all possible, we will seek to draw attention to these Godly ministries as they arise, in the hope of providing solid resources and inspiration for Christians seeking to effectively proclaim the Gospel themselves, rather than simply highlighting those ministries that remain in error. Also we have set up a platform to discuss such matters on Facebook, so please feel free to discuss the Gospel, and highlight links etc. through the page at: repentandbelieve.info
Anyway, that’s all I wanted to say. Simply that it’s not enough to recognise that which is in error, but to recognise and establish that which is true, and openly and boldly draw attention to it.
Love in Christ,
John Dunning.
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