THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM
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Wayne Edwards gives another relevant-to-our- times sermon. The service starts at approximately twenty two minutes. Be sure to read the Watchmen’s Report, you will not find a better synopsis of where we are in relation to fulfilled Biblical Prophecy.
Gibber! Gibber!
Chugley
PASTOR WAYNE WRITES:
January 17, 2025
Dear Heritage Family and Friends,
There is no doubt that President-elect Donald Trump will be engaged in a spiritual war against demonic forces as he tries to “restore America to greatness.” However, there are two groups of Trump supporters who want to take that a step further and wage a battle for the control of the United States, and that is beyond the purview of the Church.
One of these two groups is the New Apostolic Reformation, who believe the way to achieve Christian control of society is to have Christians at the head of seven areas in our culture: business, government, media, arts and entertainment, education, family and religion, to bring about cultural transformation. By doing so, NAR proponents believe they can establish a pure and true form of what they think is a society ruled by divine guidance and strict adherence to biblical values. Several prominent politicians, legislators, and judiciary members, such as House Speaker Mike Johnson and Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, have connections with the NAR.
The second group is called Kingdom Now or Dominionists, who believe it is the Church’s responsibility to rid the world of evil in order to usher in the return of Jesus Christ as the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. They believe God lost control over the world to Satan when Adam and Eve sinned and that God is now raising up “Joel’s Army” to claim dominion over the earth for the Lord.
While I will be delighted to see the end of the Biden era, which I believe has been the most ungodly, anti-Christian, and anti-Jewish administration in my lifetime, I don’t believe it is in our best interest to establish another totalitarian regime, even if it is supposedly based on biblical principles. The New Apostolic Reformation blends charismatic practices with a strong emphasis on politics and cultural transformation.
If these movements are allowed to “take over” the evangelical churches, Christians will have abandoned its fundamental mission to get the whole gospel to the whole world.
In our fourth sermon in the series, “The Church Triumphant,” we will look at the subject of “The Gospel of the Kingdom”
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· The sermon will be available on our website and YouTube.
· The YouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com@heritagebaptistchurchperry
Thank you for forwarding these sermon study guides to those you think might be interested. We are encouraged by the response we’ve received from viewers worldwide. Pastor Wayne
Wayne J. and Linda J. Edwards
Heritage Baptist Church
PO Box 766
Perry, GA 31069
706-599-3966
wnledwards@gmail.com
THE WATCHMEN’S REPORT
My Fellow Watchmen,
(From Got Questions.org)
The New Apostolic Reformation, or NAR, is an unbiblical religious movement that emphasizes experience over Scripture, mysticism over doctrine, and modern-day “apostles” over the plain text of the Bible. Of particular distinction in the New Apostolic Reformation are the role and power of spiritual leaders and miracle-workers, the reception of “new” revelations from God, an over-emphasis on spiritual warfare, and a pursuit of cultural and political control in society. The seeking of signs and wonders in the NAR is always accompanied by blatantly false doctrine.
Thousands of churches and millions of believers adhere to the teachings of the New Apostolic Reformation. Popular teachers associated with the New Apostolic Reformation include Bill Johnson, Rick Joyner, Kim Clement, and Lou Engle.
According to New Apostolic thinking, mankind lost its dominion over earth as part of the fall of Adam. So, Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross not only resolved our sin debt, but it empowered mankind—specifically, Christians—to retake control of the earth. The New Apostolic Reformation sees seven areas in which believers are supposedly empowered and expected to dominate: government, arts, finances, education, religion, family, and media. Of these, the New Apostolic Reformation sees government as the most important because of its ability to influence all of the other facets of life. As a result, the New Apostolic Reformation overtly encourages Christian control over politics, culture, and business. In some ways, this is nothing unusual, as people should be expected to vote and lobby according to their convictions. The New Apostolic Reformation, however, is often accused of pushing for outright theocracy.
Biblically, there are major problems with the New Apostolic Reformation.
· Claiming the role of apostles when the office of apostle requires traits that are impossible today. For example, true apostles must be personal eyewitnesses of the risen Christ (1 Corinthians 9:1; 15:7–8), specifically designated as apostles by Jesus (Galatians 1:1; Acts 1:2; Luke 6:13), and already verified by miraculous signs (Matthew 10:1; 2 Corinthians 12:2; Acts 5:12).
· The idea of new revelations from God, especially those that come in the form of vague, easily reinterpreted mysteries, runs counter to the idea of a faith delivered “once for all” to mankind (Jude 1:3).
· The emphasis on an earthly kingdom contradicts Jesus’ own declaration that the Kingdom of God was spiritual, not political (John 18:36). It places an unhealthy emphasis on political and worldly approval, rather than Christlike influence.
Since the beginning of Christianity, various groups have claimed to have a “new revelation” from God to correct all of the errors of the present world. These movements contend that “real” spirituality or maturity or truth is found only by those who listen to their leadership. Much of what the New Apostolic Reformation teaches has at least some basis in Scripture, albeit carried much further than the Bible intends. That, however, still makes those doctrines unbiblical, and Christians should flatly reject the New Apostolic Reformation’s teachings and those who choose to be associated with it.
Thank you for forwarding these news stories and articles to those you think might be interested.
Pastor Wayne
Wayne J. and Linda J. Edwards
Heritage Baptist Church
PO Box 766
Perry, GA 31069
706-599-3966
wnledwards@gmail.com