Generations Radio

The last reformation was in the West. Will the next reformation be worldwide in scope? This program includes a big vision, but at the end of the day the discipleship of any nation begins at home with Dad.

The Enemy Awards or rather Emmy Awards 2020 came and went, offering top prizes for television programs which glorified orgies, drugs, rape, etc. etc.  We’ve come a long ways from “Father Knows Best” and “Huckleberry Hound” — winning top awards in 1960.  What does it look like when the world passes away with its lusts thereof?  The hardly ever watched Emmy awards would be an excellent example of the pattern.  But as a Christian does not love the world, what does he love?  What is the good love to replace the rotting lust of the world, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life?

The Social Security fund was supposed to deplete in 2045, then 2035, then 2032, and now 2031.  Some Americans have the opportunity to exempt themselves from social security, but would they do it if they had the chance? Less than 20% of pastors (in one survey) have opted out of social security. Will churches prepare to reassume responsibilities they have abdicated to the state? 

Are the American Country Music awards bringing a tremendous Christian reformation to America?  Carrie Underwood gives “all glory to God,” and Rhett acknowledges “my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”  However, don't forget this is the genre where the guy “gets laid and saved” in the same song, and Carrie Underwood continues her “Love Wins” tour, hammering on people who love the real Jesus and keep His commandments. The bifurcation of faith and life, or Sunday and Monday, creates a syncretism not unlike what Jeroboam introduced when he made nice little cow idols for Jehovah worship. 

This is a time of great testing for Republicans, for President Trump, and for pastors like Tim Keller. The divisions are occurring across the nation, but will the divisions be set according to God’s Law — God’s definition of right and wrong, or arbitrary definitions and emphases? The next appointment of a US Supreme Court Justice is a major test for the President. Will this be another Justice Thomas, or another Justice Gorsuch or Sandra Day O’Connor? 

Should Christians take advantage of welfare programs, or should they use tax breaks, when the system is filled with inequity? How does a Christian get along in a system shot through with stealing, cheating, preferential treatments, etc.? These are not always easily answered questions. Kevin and Bill present the principles, but challenge families to make principled choices in their own varied situations.

Young children are increasingly being sexualized by films like Frozen, Cuties, etc., but what is the real sin of it? Does the Bible really condemn pre-marital sexuality? What is the focal point we present for our daughters, when it comes to presentation?  The world trains women in the Proverbs 5 and Proverbs 7 mode, but our focus is Godward, not man-ward or self-ward.

While Christians were allowing for easy divorce and adultery, and still opposing homosexuality, they were grossly inconsistent and hypocritical.  However, Christian leaders are now moving towards approving both, lending to more consistency in their apostasy.  We go over the biblical language relating to divorce given by our Lord in the Gospels.

The false doctrines of racism and racial justice is dividing the church and Barna’s survey is not helping the situation. But, if the church would hold to the commandments of God, the confusion and disagreements would largely disappear. What does God’s law tell us about big government solutions to problems like ethnic hatred and police brutality? Instead of looking to governments to change the hearts of men, would Christians rely more upon the power of the Gospel?

Ligonier Ministries teamed up with LifeWay Research for the biennial “State of Theology” survey to examine the differences between everyday Americans and Evangelicals on their beliefs about God, truth, the Bible, and ethical issues. They spoke to a representative sample of 3,000 people. Guest host Adam McManus interviews Dr. Stephen Nichols, the President of Reformation Bible College and the Chief Academic Officer for Ligonier Ministries, as they examined statements like: “God accepts the worship of all religions including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam”, “Jesus was a great teacher, but He was not God”, “Everyone sins a little, but most people are good by nature”, “Modern science disproves the Bible”, “Christians should be silent on issues of politics”, and “The Bible is the highest authority for what I believe.”  Respondents indicated whether they strongly agree, somewhat agree, are not sure, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree.  Look at the key findings and at the 35 statements as a family and examine the Scriptures connected with each.  The results reveal that Evangelicals desperately need to study God’s Word. Listen to Renewing Your Mind with the late R.C. Sproul and subscribe to the excellent TableTalk devotional.