Christianity Today

"But the church exists to fulfill the Great Commission only" Andrew, that's simply not true. The Gospel is indeed the prime focus of our mission, but James also states the pure religion is helping Widows and Orphans in their need. Not to mention the large amounts of verses that go into how Christians are supposed to love and serve at any oppertunity.

However the big question that needs an answer quickly is this: Is America as the Nation under God and says on its currency: In God we Trust, and its Presidents constanly ask God to bless America, no matter what the Founding Fathers left as a legacy as is really the case more and more. behaving at home and abroad in such a way, to facilitate the preaching of the Gospel all over the world? Why is that this homosexual "thing" is having such a following anyway plus now more American women live with no man around than do, divorce rampant, leaving yearly about a million of children in limbo due to their parents divorce. Yes, and just about like it was in the Soviet Union, every body is forced to find a job to keep going, no more a father the breadwinner, and the mother at home taking care of her children. May I suggest, that even avowed Christians in America, now practice procreation way below the animal kingdom, at the pleasure of Satan as his greatest success story!

The things that re happening in Portland seem exciting. Interestingly enough, though, I just finished an intensive study of the Book of Acts to see how the first disciples put into practice the teachings of Jesus. What I discovered what that they focused almost entirely on preaching the gospel message. Yes, there were signs and wonders that God performed, but primarily to show that the message being preached was from Him. When Paul went to a new city he went and spoke the message of Jesus Christ at the synagogue. When it was rejected there, he brought the message to the Gentiles. I did not see him setting up soup kitchens, hospitals, housing co-ops, used clothing drop offs, etc. These things are very good and ought to be done. But the church exists to fulfill the Great Commission only.

Here we have an article about something wonderful happening in Portland to spread the love of Jesus Christ and some posters are focused on homosexuality. I wonder what Jesus would say about this.

What a wonderful thing. Luis Palau preaches the gospel, and let's the Holy Spirit do the convicting. He's got it right. Most churches have it wrong. Love them. If you're going to bring up the sin of others, make sure you bring up your own sins first, otherwise, it's hypocritical.