Church & Culture: Rediscovering A Biblical Worldview

Inside the Narrow Gate

Lakeshore Senior Pastor: Gil Dirmann

3 TRUTHS ABOUT FALSE PROPHETS:

1. False prophets exist
2. False prophets are not easy to spot
3. False prophets are not a danger to true Christians

3 METHODS FOR PROPAGATING A FALSE AGENDA:

1. Desensitizing - Goal of normalizing representation
2. Jamming - Goal of reducing psychic reward for opposition
3. Conversion - Goal of creating an ally for the movement

DEFINITIONS:

1. Narrow - (GK) stenos - Describes a small, intentional path with obstacles on either side
2. Difficult - (GK) thlibo - Describes a wine press crushing grapes. Conveys stress of the journey
3. Contend Earnestly - (GK) epagonizomai - To stand against + To agonize. Conveys that choosing the narrow gate is not always easy; often requires us to stand and fight for truth.