Meet the People. Love it, love it, love it!! Well-Known Member. LUKEWARM CHRISTIAN WHAT IS A LUKEWARM CHRISTIAN? He calls the Word of God what Moses wrote. It's amazing to feel the holy spirit and his love coming through to you. Dont minimize Sin, God is HOLY, and He Has a Holy Hatred for Sin. Do you Realize that God uses the Believer to Preach Gods Word & Snatch people from the Flames of Hell? God's children are hot and cold never lukewarm. . So, what is lukewarmness? I have written several articles on 1 John 1:9. What are Your Priorities? SeeSO4J-TVs Top 10 Listat:TOP 10 WAYS THAT UNSAVED PEOPLE THINK THEYRE SAVED, Go To:BIBLICAL ASSURANCE OF SALVATION Talks about: Biblical Assurance of Salvation for the True Believer, as well as Apostasy What is Apostasy? Jesus became sin so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Far better to be led by the Spirit which for me means distrusting myself and trusting what God has said and is saying to me now. We are not changed by fault-finding and navel-gazing. Great articles and. If this is what you're feeling, don't despair. You can also try the Quiz with your friends & family and better understand each others' beliefs. Thankyou for shedding light on the true meaning of what it means to live a Luke warm life. Try our fun ' Lukewarm Christian test ' and see how religious you are. Do you get Drunk, and/or hang out at: Bars & Clubs, attend Worldly Partiesetc.? Its a haunting text. what a blessing! If you said YES to any of these, you are in DANGER of being a Lukewarm Christian! The danger now, is you're able to say 'I'm just warm enough to have need of nothing'. God bless you. 1st John 5 13 16 shows how we pray and give life to those that are sending. For example, when I seel to actively fulfill the first 2 great commandments plus Jesus commandment to follow His example of brotherly love, then how can one be acting contrary to the Spirit? It is typified by materialism, superficiality, narcissism, carnality, hedonism, pride, opulence, a. False Converts come to the EDGE of Saving Faith but they eventually REJECT or WALK AWAY from the Truth when Tested with the CARES & LURES of this Life, PROBLEMS (Matt 13:19,21,22) etc. When someone comes to Messiah, they are often full of wonder! Lukewarm. Also check out these other Articles on being LUKEWARM: SO4J-TVs LUKEWARM CHRISTIAN TESTsmCopyrightCopyrightBy MARTHA MAC /SO4J.com/SO4J-TV & VIDEO PRODUCTIONSSO4J-TVs LUKEWARM CHRISTIAN TESTsm MAY BE COPIED WITH THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONSIT MUST BE REPRODUCED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND MAY NOT BE SOLD OR USED FOR PROFIT IN ANY WAY.THIS ABOVE COPYRIGHT & LINK TOSO4J.comMUST BE INCLUDED, PHOTOS & GRAPHICS ARE PROPERTY OF SO4J-TV & VIDEOS, SO4Js Lukewarm Christian Website Addresses Are: LukewarmTest.com / LukewarmChristian.org. Theres only one place where we can get that gold, those garments, and that medicine and thats Jesus himself. Sorry Paul, I think your arguments here dont do justice to the roles of the law and of holiness? Under the old you had to run from sin, resist sin, pay for sin, turn from sin, confess sin, and keep track of sin. Understand the Differences between being an Apostate (Lukewarm) VS being a Believer who is Weak in Faith i.e. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ. "The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: 'I thank you, God, that I am not like other peoplecheaters, sinners, adulterers. If Jesus never changes Heb 8:4, and He is the only way to the father, He has always been that way to the father. 1 Do Cares & Worries of This Life Dominate Most of Your Thoughts & Conversations?2 Do You Practice Sin on a Regular Basis?3 Do You Love The Things of This World More Than Gods Word?4 Are You Too Busy for Jesus? The way to tell whether you are among the number of the spiritually self-satisfied is to look at your prayer life. Please be as honest as you can for your own sake. Do you say you Love the Lord but are Embarrassed, or Ashamed to Share & Preach HIS MESSAGE to the World? Because you all do. So I can see why the question comes up. I read all your books but it seems to me that you promote lethargy and complacency. The lukewarm Christian! 1 John 2:15-16 "Do not love the world or the things in the world. Do you tell them to put their Gospel Tracts away, and quit talking so much about Jesus? An old covenant mindset is sin-focused, but the new covenant is Son-focused. Do You Fail to Obey Jesus, and Gods Word Consistently? As a retired school teacher, I love how you present your thoughts in such a concise, orderly fashion, making it easy for the reader to understand such great truth! Polly. Many Christians don't know they are lukewarm, but God does. Every minute you spend looking at yourself and your sin is a minute you couldve spent beholding Jesus and his perfection. Answer (1 of 6): Oh, good one! John Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. Do you have a STRONGER DESIRE for the things of this WORLD than you do for Gods Word? Stop listening to messages that focus on you and your shortcomings, and fix your eyes on Jesus and his sublime perfections. Lukewarm is what you get when you mix hot with cold. So, because you are lukewarmneither hot nor coldI am about to spit you out of my mouth." Can you feel the weight of this reprimand? The law is not anti-Christ, for the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ (Gal 3:24). Yes I see myself as Gods servant and cannot see the benefit of seeing myself otherwise. If there is No Obedience to Gods Word (1 John 2:3-6), out of a Love for Jesus (John 14:15, 21,23), and one Continues IN Sin (1 John 3:8-10) then well have to Face the Terrifying Consequences of Heb 10:26-31 which Jesus Warns us about in Matt 7:21-23 where MANY UNSAVED People who THOUGHT they were Saved will spend Eternity in Hell. What are they to do? And such churchgoers, if they dont begin to do something, to change, will eventually be spit out of his mouth. Good luck to you with this quiz! It is a paradox, for the soul becomes confused when it realizes the harder it strives the further away Jesus seems to be" ( Excerpt from "Dawn on the Mountain. Is Obedience To Jesus Necessary for Salvation? Im going to shift my gaze to his sublime perfections because He is our secure anchor. You open the door and let Jesus in. We are not under law, but grace. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Thank God for Jesus who redeemed us from the curse of the law that we might be justified by faith in him (Gal 2:16, 3:13). So, how do you buy gold when youre broke? Christians believe that Jesus is the son of Joseph. Christ's love . Do you Get Offended Easily, are you consistently a Jealousy or Envious Person? SO4J-TV SHOW 1 HOUR, IS IT REAL? Another way to look at the question is this way. Positional holiness is an extra-biblical and blasphemous phrase invented by those Martin Luther called law-drivers. No question. What is your Attitude about your Sin? GOSPEL WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT JESUS DIED FOR OUR SINS? Paul you have always responded to me in love and with respect on here. It is a wonderful help to understand this truth. The lukewarm believer says, Im saved by grace but sanctified through the pursuit of holiness. Praise God we are not of this world even though we are in it, we are sons and daughters of the living God and we are seated in the heavenlies with Him. Jesus warns too that MANY people will PERISH, and FEW (Percentage wise) Truly become Born AgainMatt 7:13-14,Matt 7:21-23,Luke 13:23-30,Matt 22:14,Phil 3:18-19. He wants us to receive what has already been provided for us through the completed work of Jesus. Listen to Jesus who came to reveal a God who loves us like a Father. You cant do any work; you cant earn any money when youre blind. Ill be reading what you have to say and be praying. The old covenant was characterized by repeated sacrifices that did nothing to take away sin. Gods will is not always healing, prosperity, and comfort. Am I trying to behave my way into holiness or am I acting this way because I am holy? So, what do we pay with? 1 What is the definition of the word Christian? Thanks for the feedback. What Does it Mean to Keep His Commandments? I don't even know if I even believe in such a place. In fact, a lukewarm Christian can have an interest in God, such as going to church or reading the Bible and may look spiritual outwardly, but he does not allow God to have full access to every area of his life. 11 BIBLICAL TESTS OF GENUINE SALVATION BY JOHN MACARTHUR. Christians dont need the law? God is good and more concerned about our erternity than our comfort. What is Your Attitude? I want to drive that home. But sometimes, that excitement wanes. I understand that the Holy Spirit will convict us, but if we are confused in certain things, shouldnt we go back to his Word to confirm the conviction? Love this ! "). Pope Francis warnes aginst being lukewarm Christian during homily. Later in our studies we realize who the Angel In the Wilderness was, and what the law actually is! Quiz, The Development of Christianity Quiz! If you prefer grace which is the better choice stop mixing covenants. Thanks. Mix up your husbands by running back to the law and you're cheating on Jesus (see Roman 7). I wish you were either one or the other! What is a Lukewarm Christian? Not something we chase down and try to put on like new clothes. see if you are trully heaven bound, be suprized at what your results are, Have fun and good luck. His perfectly perfect sacrifice is without sequel.. My mind always wants to figure things out and take charge, but that is the way of the flesh. A. Paul said in Romans 7 The struggle to do what he wishes but cannot etc references his wretched life of his old man expression. This is that sweet promise: he wants to join you in the dining room of your life, light a candle, spread the table, sit down with you, and talk for an hour. The Bible refers to the law-keeping covenant as obsolete or inferior. Wow Paul!! . Lord showed me Hot and cold are buckets of water on a fulcrum as a teeter totter. And if not, thats the barometer of whether youre spiritually self-satisfied not what you think about yourself in your head. Im proud to say I can check an F on every one of those test questions! Also, if the majority are truly Christian then we would not have to struggle so much to keep our beliefs from being trampled by the government. It's addressed to lukewarm Christians who think they don't need any more of Christ. Yes, I am going because I trust in Jesus' Sacrifice, I live holy, I obey His commandments, and I definitely do not live in sin. Do you Seek after Money, Fame, or Fortune More than you Seek First the Kingdom of God? So, because you are lukewarm neither hot nor cold I am about to spit you out of my mouth." Revelation 3:15-16, NIV Many people enjoy a caffeinated beverage in the morning. One question I have, do you believe a saved person can lose his salvation (aka once saved, always saved)? I love most of what you say, but I guess I am lukewarm. Before Jesus PREACHED HE PRAYED. Noah knew the law before it was given at Sinia. Beautiful words, Paul. 1 John 2:15-16 - Do not love the world or anything in the world. The Spirit of Truth leads us and your articles are great tools He uses in my life. And they do good because, at bottom, they are lovers of good. The law is a signpost to Jesus who fulfilled all the righteous requirements of the law so that we might be justified by faith in him. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. Heres Jesuss word of assessment: You are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked (Revelation 3:17). The cure for a lukewarm life We've looked at seven symptoms of a lukewarm life and there are many more. So when He says they nullify the Word of God by their tradtion, they Nullify Him. Abide in His love and allow His life to do its work in you. Its spiritual adultery that will leave you lukewarm and fallen from grace. Greetings Stephen, I have felt the same way and experienced the same struggle, but all God wants from us is to trust Him to produce His life in us. The invitation to koinonia is first with a living, present, resurrected Jesus! I need nothing. Judas had been Practicing Sin (John 12:6), Peter stumbled into Sin. I need nothing. Lack Of Commitment. The law does indeed show us what sin is; it also shows us how to deal with that sin by pointing us to Jesus (Gal 3:24). It is to most people a heart-rending experience. Be blessed! Do you tell Lies? (Thank you again Paul!). Israelmore Ayivor. You accept God's grace without repentance and have no relationship with Him. He would rather us be hot or cold because being lukewarm is seriously dangerous. Dont say no to sin; say yes to Jesus! But the cure for lukewarmness is simple; stop mixing hot and cold. The greatest truth is that while we were still sinners Christ died for us, and that truth is still relevant. A surefire sign of double-mindedness is a pervasive feeling of unworthiness. Your dualistic argument doesnt work. The greatest sign of a lukewarm Christian is a lack of passion for their faith! The new covenant is characterized by Christs perfect sacrifice that did away with sin once and for all (Heb 9:26). Live out of your true identity in Christ instead of a false, half-holy-and-trying-to-get-holy caricature invented by man. Mark 7:13. We must hear or read the truth. How do you get the wealth of Christ robes of righteousness and obedience, and power to love, salve to make us wise with the wisdom of God when you cant even go out of your closet? The Question is: Are you too BUSY for Jesus? In the sense that if we are among the elect, it is possible that our final redemption will be as by fire- by the skin of our teeth so to speak. (Revelation 3:20), Now, that verse can be applied with legitimacy to unbelievers, but thats not its meaning here. Jesus said if you love Me then keep my commandments. Jesus, John the Baptist, Peter, Paul, Noah, Jonah, Jeremiahall Obeyed Gods Command for Believers to Warn the World of Gods Coming Judgment. (Hebrews 10:10 & 14) Am I living others because I am filled with the Spirit and it is my new nature or am I trying to prove that I am holy, Jesus follower, good etc.? Out today The Grace Bible: 13 John & Jude, Patriarchy is not Gods Plan for Your Marriage. The law ministers condemnation (2 Cor 3:9), but there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus (Rom 8:1). Are we not counciled to rid ourselves of the wood, hay and stubbleif we want to be meet for the Masters use? The bottom of Romans 7 seems to be describing the confusion that comes from mentally mixing Mr. Law with Jesus. I'm certainly not like that tax collector!" After all, the. I walked the aisle one day, and he came into my heart, and I have him. Sons are overcomers where this is no thoughts that cannot be taken captive unto obedience in Christs mind dwelling within, revealing itself unto the fullness of His stature. Just try to imagine the favorite meal youve ever enjoyed with the nearest and dearest friend youve ever had. But I cant get rid of this sin. A lukewarm believer will never have lasting victory over sin because they are trying to accomplish that which Christ has done. NOTE: Were not saying these things are Sinful in themselves. That is the love law .Roy. If sin, the devil, and poor choices are the reason for hardship, than God is not in control. A true Christian. When Jesus was going thru TRIALS & TESTINGS HE PRAYED (not just for His Needs but for others as well). We have other quizzes matching your interest. And thats why he says, Buy from me gold. Now, how do you buy gold when youre broke? What is a Lukewarm Christian? Christian by name only, unashamedly behaving as the world. Every minute you spend trying to make yourself clean or holy is a minute spent in unbelief. I appreciate this is a lot to take in and I dont mean to offend. A lukewarm Christian is mentioned in the Bible in Revelation chapter 3, the last of the seven churches or prototype church ages, the one we're in now. In the sense that the whole creation groans and travails in paineven as we ourselves groan within ourselves,waiting for the(final) redemption of our body (Rm.8:22+23). Demas made a DECISION FOR CHRIST became a Fellow Laborer with the Apostle Paul, Mark, and Luke in Philemon 1:23-24 but when Tested with the Cares of this Life Demas did not Endure (Matt 10:22) in Gods Word Read 2 Tim 4:10. And I want us to share it as a congregation. Why settle for old covenant servanthood when youve been offered new covenant intimacy? You can find relevant articles in the Archives>Subject Index. So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I'm about to spit you out of my mouth. Open that cold tap all the way and it will drown your futile attempts to live right. "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away." 2 Titus 3:5. This says so clearly what I want to shout to every defeated Christian that crosses my path. In other words, their faith doesn't mean very much to them. Pastor John offered a clear definition (and a gauge for us to use) in his sermon on Revelation 3:1422, a text that includes Jesuss words to the church in Laodicea, where he says they are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, and then threatens to therefore spit them from his mouth (Revelation 3:16). You Look Like The World. Holiness is not something to pursue but to work out. (Rhetorical). That's what the Laodicean church said 'we are good, we have need of nothing, and everything is just fine'. There are many people who hear the phrase "Lukewarm Christi. The Gospel in Ten Words Tenth Anniversary, How to Get Pauls New Book Before It Goes on Sale, New Testament Scriptures Used to Support Original Sin, Old Testament Scriptures Used to Support Original Sin, 12 Infamous Examples of Walking After the Flesh in the Bible. (Matt 10:37-39, Mark 12:30-31) Do you Cast Down THOUGHTS & IMAGINATIONS that are CONTRARY to Gods Word? Is that wrong? It's important to understand, this isn't a salvation issue, but a usefulness issue. "Every Christian who strives for holiness of life experiences dryness of soul. Continue reading. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." When we surrender our life to God and give Him everything, it should be Him who lives in us and no longer us lives. As you do humbly contend with those who still look through a veil. People may think that its a bit melodramatic, overdoing it a little bit to have an all-night prayer meeting on Friday, as though there were some volcano about to come down upon us. ), for they shall be filled. We surely will not fully succeed while in these mortal bodies, but the desire (the hunger) to do so is the Holy Spirit driven empowerment that will accompany a true, maturing Christian experience. Understand, it is not enough that you're not cold. His will for the church is that our poverty be replaced with wealth, that our nakedness and shame be clothed with robes of righteousness and obedience, and that our blindness be healed so that we see like God sees and assess everything the way he does. Im sure I could give many more scriptural examples given the time. The quiz will quickly show you whether you have lukewarm thinking or not. Yes I walk Torah in my life, not to be saved, but because I believe it to be eternal truth and righteous instruction. Building a relationship with God through prayer and Bible Study, On the internet (facebook, twitter, myspace, etc), Christianity is about how many blessings you can build up on this earth, Jesus came to unite the world to the church, We, as Christians, No longer need to keep the 10 Commandments but live in the freedom of Grace. This message alone gives us peace that never leaves! thanks, great list, all true! See what I did there I made it about me. You said that we dont have to run from sin or confess our sins but it says in 1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee from sexual immorality There is a reason for this in the scriptures. The most important thing for a Christian is; There is no difference on which day you worship as long as you worship God on at least one day of the week, God doesn't mind if we occasionally run to sin, as long as we go to church that week, God doesn't mind if I do things of the world, as long as I believe that He is God. First John Chapter 2 verse 15 says: " Do not love the world or the things in the world. Yes I try to live a life pleasing to the Lord and Solomon is our example of what happens when we dont restrain our passions. Do you Fail to Obey Gods Great Commission to Go into All the World & Preach this Good News? More here and here. James 2:17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. Gods Word says that we can know we have Eternal Life (1 John 5:13) if we Keep His Commandments (1 John 2:3-6, John 14:15, 21,23, John 8:31). In fact, the music you listen to tells people more about you than almost anything else. A lukewarm Christian is someone sits in church every week without having an active Christian life. Because of Christ, sin is no longer the problem. Sincerely, Mark. Let him who boasts boast in the Lord. ANDalso: What is the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?, Videos, Audios, Articles, and More. Able offered up his firstfruits to God while Cain did not. John 15:5 Jesus says, Apart from Me you can do NOTHING.. From the context, "lukewarm" means a condition of being neither antagonistic ("cold") or passionate ("hot") in the pursuit of his Christian duties. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. But on the cross Jesus did away with all sin (1 John 2:2). The essence of lukewarmness is saying, I dont need it. . Were on a mission to change that. He says, "I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. 14 Ways to Share the Gospel. To tell whether we are in the bondage to spiritual self-satisfaction, the question is, How frequently, how earnestly, how expectantly, how extendedly do you strive with God to have a deeper knowledge of Christ, greater earnestness in prayer, more boldness in witness, sweeter joy in the Holy Spirit? Even though we are Not Saved by Good Works or Legalism (Eph 2:8-9), our Faith is Proven to be Real by our Good Works (James 2:14-20,Matt 3:8). Are you going after God in your prayer life hard every day, often, long? But here Im speaking of identity, not service. What Happens to Unbaptized Infants Who Die? Luke 18:8-14, Both Peter & Judas (in the New Testament) Betrayed Jesus Christ. 4. Where peopleHEAR & RESPONDto the Gospel by making aDECISION FOR CHRISTorPROFESSION OF FAITH(like Judas did). He is author of. A religious mind is lukewarm, trying to balance world with KINGdom. "I am lukewarm," what then? Pray for three days This post is all about simple ways to share the gospel in your everyday life. In the book of Revelation, John compares the Church at Laodecia to lukewarm water. Jesus warns us over and over again about True & False Conversion i.e. Learn how your comment data is processed. For instance, mix the white-hot love of God with the stone-cold demands of the law and you'll fall from grace (see Galatians). And he says, You dont. Let's go! When you become your own savior you sure become lukewarm, But here Im speaking of identity, not service. stay blessed! You can be in it, but not in it. Learn The Minor Details About Being A Priest - Christianity Quiz part 2, Learn The Minor Details About Being A Priest - Christianity Quiz part 1, Catechism 1&2 (Creed, Sacraments & Liturgy) Final, Corpus Christi Feast Interesting Trivia Facts to Know! Stop thinking about yourself. So I became conscious of sin in my life and tried to repent from every sin. and in 1 John 1:18 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. An adherent follower of Christ Everyone. 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