Days of Praise Podcast
Godless Religion
“Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.” (2 Timothy 3:5)
Included in Paul’s graphic description of the “perilous” characteristics of t... More...
- Duration:
- 3m
- Broadcast on:
- 13 Jul 2024
- Audio Format:
- mp3
Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast. A daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Godless religion. Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof, from such turn away. 2 Timothy 3.5. Included in Paul's graphic description of the perilous characteristics of the last days, not the church age since the prophesied the last days were still future when he wrote of them in his last epistle 2 Timothy 3.1-3. Is this warning concerning the religious leaders of the last days? They would observe the outward form, church buildings, sacraments, religious services, etc. of godliness that is religion, but would reject its supernatural aspects. They would desire the trappings of religious professionalism since they would be lovers of pleasures, more than lovers of God. Such specifications aptly describe the modern world of scientism and liberal theology, which pervades practically all religious denominations, and overlaps with all kinds of liberal social movements, women's liberation, gay rights, new age pantheism, and others. Although these are widely diverse in structure and purpose, they all share one vital feature in common. They reject supernatural Christianity, especially literal creationism. Many liberal preachers give nominal allegiance to the teachings of Christ and the Bible, but they invariably deny the mighty power of God in special creation, as well as the great worldwide miracles of the Bible, the flood, the dispersion, etc. This prophecy is not given in scripture simply as a matter of information. It contains a warning urgently needed by Bible-believing Christians who are under pressure today to compromise with humanistic liberals on this great doctrine of God's creative power. Many have accepted the evolutionary system of ages, geology, and this is tragic and dangerous. Instead of compromising with evolutionary naturalists and religious liberals, as many evangelicals today are inclined to do, Paul warns from such turn away. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/donate. Your gift of any amount helps us reach others with biblical truth and encouragement. Thanks for listening. We hope you'll start each day with day's praise. (gentle music) [MUSIC PLAYING]