Influential gospel

The gospel contains everything necessary to transform the world with the truth of Jesus Christ. Called to influence culture and society, it seems that the reverse is happening. The world is mired in its own corruption in such a way that it is hardly interested in the message of salvation, largely because it does not know it and when it is made known it is reluctant to understand it. Christians see increasingly sadly an incredible tendency to secularize what we consider sacred. The church must interpret the characteristics of our time in the light of the gospel and get into the fight to cultivate human thought with the uniqueness of Jesus. Yes, it is not easy. But on the other hand, you cannot be a Christian with secular values.

We see, with some pleasure, attempts to create Christian paradigms in education and culture (universities, theological seminaries, art centers) to attract the masses of believers to share our worldview among ourselves. There are churches (at least in my country) that seem more hardware than agencies of the Kingdom that promote eternity. We have built places to lock ourselves in to enjoy the wonders of our faith "in Christian love", but outside the misfortune of sin-tormented souls continues, waiting for a courageous voice to present them the only hope for their insipid lives. Where is the salt of this earth? In the salt flats, of course. Why go to the trouble of leaving the salt flat to give the world a better taste if we live so comfortably enjoying our salt environment? The (mis) so-called Christian culture - in my opinion - is not yet influential enough to penetrate all the activities of the human race that are opposed to the gospel of the Lord of Lords.

"I am the way, the truth, and the life," Jesus replied. No one comes to the Father except through me. (Jn 14.6). Cristiano Ronaldo and Leonel Messi are today the idols of millions of young people and adults all over the planet and Google continues to be the main search engine for any "true and real" information. Bible aside. The truth or truths are sought in virtual encyclopedias and idolatry towards soccer players, baseball players and basketball players is common and natural. The culture of the world infiltrated in the thought of the common Christian. - Aren't you guys wrong? Jesus replied. It is that they do not know the Scriptures and the power of God! (Mark 12:24)

The time will come when human thought and intellect will be brought into the subjection and obedience of Christ, but the Christian has to begin to dip his feet in the waters of the Jordan. Until we decide to step forward and begin to intentionally blow the trumpets of faith, God will not intervene to bring down our walls of fear and uncertainty. We have to get out of the ghetto, out of the ornate walls and multi-colored stained glass windows of our churches. It is not just about preaching a message, but about influencing others with eternal truths. It is not trying to convert others; it is to proclaim Jesus to incite a decision first and a conversion later.

I believe that many people are desperate to hear eternal and spiritual truths, but they do not find the answer to their concerns in the churches. The church is waiting for men to impact the world, not its members. It is not about adapting the message to the culture of this time, but rather making the Christian worldview a cultural necessity for the world where the values of the Gospel of the Kingdom and the uniqueness of a living, transforming, renewing, educating, missionary Christ converge. “Because there is only one God and only one mediator between God and men, the man Jesus Christ, who gave his life as a ransom for all. This testimony God has given in due time, (1 Tim 2.4-6).

Do you want to see a Christian man trying to influence the surrounding culture? Delight in Acts 17. 1-34; Paul's speech to the Athenians on the areopagus.

We need a new era of faith in a secular culture that reinvents itself in short cycles of time. What is new today is obsolete tomorrow. That is our advantage. The gospel is eternal, it transcends cultures and worldviews; it is dynamic, not because it adapts to the times, but because it governs the times, it is immutable like its creator, it does not age or become corrupted because it comes from heaven. It is like you, who no longer belong to this world, but to Christ and whoever belongs to Christ is called to participate in his redemption.

God bless your Word!