Old Time Preaching
The reality of our world’s rapid and unsettling transformation is undeniable, and it’s clear that things are not improving. The church is fully aware of this shift—it’s a central theme in sermons from many prominent pastors. This isn’t a new observation either; preachers from the 19th century, like Charles Spurgeon and J.C. Ryle, recognized these issues in their time. Later, Martyn Lloyd-Jones addressed them, and today, figures like John MacArthur and John Piper continue to speak about these challenges.
At the heart of the matter is sin, a concept made explicit in Romans 1:18-32. The passage explains that God’s wrath is revealed against humanity’s suppression of truth through unrighteousness. While this explanation is accurate, it doesn’t fully encompass the problem. In fact, it only scratches the surface. I’ve come to understand that there is more to this issue than the mere acknowledgment of sin’s existence. There’s a deeper, more complex reality at play that we need to confront.
