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To this I would say, look around at the condition of the church at large throughout the world today, and see if you can find a model of success that compares to Paul. Yes, we have our “mega-churches.” They have huge congregations and lots of money, but are they successful in the sight of God? Are they raising up a generation of mature, Bible-instructed believers? I think not. The ignorance of the average believer today is astounding. Many cannot even give a clear presentation of the Gospel message.
In a recent survey across the United States, only about 13% of regular church goers said that they believe in hell, and about the same number doubted the inspiration and infallibility of the Bible. The church as a whole is in a shambles, and the reason is that we have forsaken the God-given way—exemplified by Paul—to achieve the great commission of “making disciples of all nations” (Mat 28:19).
Gene Cunningham - April 2, 2022
Session 3 - Grow up. Hebrews 5 and 6
Scripture References: Hebrews 5:1-14, Hebrews 6:1-20
From Series: "2022 TX Words of Warning to an Apostate Generation"
On April 1st - 3rd, 2022 Gene taught at Red River Cowboy Church in Sherman, TX "Words of Warning to an Apostate Generation" — based on Hebrew 3:7-8 “Therefore, as The Holy Spirit says; ‘Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”