Chronicles of a Fisher of men: Abandoned by God ~ Dr. John MacArthur

Friday, May 15, 2009

Abandoned by God ~ Dr. John MacArthur

What does a society look like that has been abandoned by God?

Year 2009 was an election year in South Africa. At the following link "Criminalization of South Africa" which was posted by brother Dr Peter Hammond of Frontline Fellowship we can see the lawlessness in a society that professes to know God, but has rejected His commands of living righteous lives.

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. ~ 2 Chronicles 7:14

Dr Peter Hammond also wrote at Africa Christian Action ~

Over 77% of South Africans claim to be Christian. Yet the escalating crime wave, pervasive corruption and prevalent decadence in South Africa testifies to the painful ineffectiveness of most churches. Pornography, prostitution, rape, gambling, drug abuse, theft and murder are destroying our country. (To read the whole article click Here.)

As we can see from the results of the recent election less than 1% of the "professing 77% Christian community" voted with their consciences and placed their mark for Christian parties. Do these professing christians realise that they are blaspheming God's Holy Name by professing one thing and going against His standards? The results can be viewed at the following Map.

It leaves one conclusion ... the people of South Africa (including the 77%) have spoken and the vast majority were not for God. How free are they really under this democracy? Not at all - they remain slaves to their sin. And sin leads to death; eternal damnation! To be free indeed read Galatians 5:1-26.

Now there has even been talk in some quarters of legalising prostitution before the 2010 World Cup. Repent sinners and believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ ~ The True Gospel According to Jesus.

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I hope to be faithful "rightly dividing the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15b) in recording sound biblical doctrine and theology and that the posts are not to solicit personal praise, but to give rightful honour and glorious praise to all the victories belonging to our Lord and Saviour - King Jesus.

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but to us which are saved it is the power of God. ~ 1 Corinthians 1:18

For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumblingblock, and to the Greeks foolishness; But to them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. ~ 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

And he said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
~ Matthew 4:19

Let Down Your Nets
There is no exclusion put upon any tribe or clan, no classes are laid under ban, no individuals are exempted. Therefore, Church of Christ, by the love you bear to your crucified Master, by His wounds and death for you, and by His living love to you, seek out the lost and gather together the outcasts. You fishers of men, launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a draught. You sowers of holy seed, go abroad, and sow the untrodden wastes. You consecrated builders, break away from old foundations, and lay fresh groundwork for a larger temple for your God and King. Surely the Spirit of love in a church will suggest this.
Spurgeon Gold