The word Christian was coined by the people of Antioch in Syria, a land located southwest of Asia. The name was given to the disciples of Jesus Christ on account of what they saw them do and preach. There were a lot of signs and wonders in those early Christian days when Christ followers gave themselves without restraint in admonishing the word in season and out of season in all the cities they go to.
The word of God was able to spread like a wildfire in those days because God was with them as the early Christians disconsidered their lives to be more important than the gospel. (Rev 12:11) Well, my focal point isn't about the signs and wonders of those days because the obligation of Christians is simply disseminating the gospel while it's contingent upon God to confirm His word through signs and wonders.
There is a high level of lukewarmness in the Church today which I may not absolutely tell if it's on the course of the end time. Matt 24:12 This scripture hints that the love of people will go cold because of the wickedness in the world. However, wickedness has intensified in the world and what is wickedness? This is simply doing things adjacent to the will and purpose of God.
It is believed that to err is human and to forgive is divine according to an Essay regarding criticism by Pope Alexander. On the contrary, what is happening both in the world and in the Church today really calls for the mercy of God.
I must congratulate sincere practitioners of the christian Faith because they've been through a whole lot. Consequently, It is all over the internet regarding Pope Francis order to every Catholic priests in blessing same sex marriage. Nevertheless, I have a contrasting view in response to this as it's tangential to the christian faith as inscripted in the Holy Bible. Although I sound a bit controversial but we have to condemn evil anywhere in the world. On a real note, the Pope's words and demeanor at this time are against the christian ethics and standards. Genesis 2:24.
Christians must rise against false doctrines and embrace the truth in the scripture. If some people have chosen the route of destruction like the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, I don't trust it should be clamored in the Church. The church in the first place is the body of Christ which every Christian must uphold whether a Catholic, Orthodox or Pentecostal meaning we have to live and die for the Truth.
We must say no to doctrines and practices from the pit of hell, we must acknowledge and also appreciate the fact that we are the light of this world and finally we must keep in mind that we are visitors in this world as a day is coming when we shall be raptured to be with our God where the issues of this contemporary Life does not count any longer. Thank you for going through, do enjoy the season as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, peace to the world.