HOW TO TURN AN ENTIRE DENOMINATION INTO FULL AFFIRMING IN 10 STEPS.

      The Apostle Paul, in referring to the attack strategy of Satan, declared, “for we are not ignorant of his devices.” (2 Cor 2:11) In today’s religious world of confusion, heresy, and outright apostasy, Christians would do well to heed the inspire and sage advice of the apostle. We also need to be advised of the strategy of our enemy if we are to successfully combat the attacks and malevolent plans of the power of darkness.

     The homosexual and transgender affirmation issue has become the modern-day acid test or “shibboleth” that immediately identifies where one stands on a myriad of other topics. If one declares to be full affirming of homosexual relationships, it is likely that we can take a pretty good guess where he/she stands in many other areas as well such as Sola Scriptura, Christ as the only way to Heaven, sin, the atonement, entire sanctification, eternal condemnation, evolution, social justice & CRT, etc.  

What follows is a step-by-step plan that is being used to infiltrate, contaminate, and potentially destroy yet another Gospel preaching, holiness denomination with this “acid test issue.”

Rome was not conquered in a day, nor did Harvard University transform from a school dedicated the training of Christian ministers to a bastion of ungodly, humanist philosophy in just one generation. The enemy of our souls is patient, but lately seems to be making some great strides towards accomplishing his purposes within the Church of the Nazarene. I pray that he won’t, and hope that it is not too late.

So, here are the…

STEPS TO TURN THE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTO FULL AFFIRMING OF HOMOSEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS AND PRACTICE

1. Begin by questioning, undermining, and delegitimatizing the foundational authority that condemns homosexual practice, namely the Bible. Argue against its inerrancy, subtly declaring as did the liberal theologians over 100 years ago, that Jesus is the word of God, not the Bible, and therefore is not our only source of authority for practice and doctrine. Accuse those that believe in the full authority and inerrancy of Scripture of “Bibliolatry” and identify them as harsh, Reformed-Theology Fundamentalists. Say continually, “that’s not Wesleyan!” (even if it is.) The association game works if done right.

2. Establish the narrative that homosexual attraction and desire is not sinful in itself, thereby leading to the fallacy of the “gay, celibate Christian,” who finds his/her identity more in their libido than in Christ alone. If the lie is believed that homosexual orientation in itself is not sinful or against God, no need will be seen to separate from that sinful identity, so hence the “gay Christian community” is formed. This step is absolutely essential if the remaining ones are to work and must be established before full affirmation can take place. After that…

3. nuance those “big six” passages in the Bible that clearly identify homosexual activity as sin against God in order to give them new meanings so that they cannot be applied to modern monogamous, gay relationships. Portray these passages as “cultural” or “misunderstood.” Say that they were only referring to temple prostitution or similar things. Appeal only to those “scholars” that share this sentiment. Continually say that Jesus Himself never even mentioned homosexuality. (Even though his words in Matthew 19 are more than enough to prove that biblical sexuality is exclusive between one man and one woman)

4. Now, leaving the Scripture, use the famous leftist textbook tactic of redefining important words and terms in order to create and promote the gay agenda. It worked in regular society, so why would it not work in the church as well? Words such as love, hate, values, inclusivity, family, and equality are given new meanings that make gay agenda proponents look like “the good guys,” and the adherents of traditional and biblical sexuality look like the bad ones.

5. Take the high ground by calling anyone that does not embrace and affirm the homosexual agenda a “fundamentalist” hater and homophobe. Continually make comparisons to the slavery and civil rights battles that have already been fought and won, attempting to make an equivalence. This tactic is especially effective in convincing young people that are not very well biblically grounded or trained. Once this is done, then…

6. Appeal to people’s emotion, empathy, and compassion to legitimize homosexual relationships and practice. Repeat the mantras of “everyone has a right to love and be loved,” “affirm them or they may commit suicide,” and “hate is not a Christian virtue,” until everyone wants to identify with the so-called compassionate community, not the “bigoted one.” Then, as time passes…

7. Count on the fact that as homosexuality grows more and more persuasive and accepted in society, most Nazarene leaders will eventually have a family member that identifies as homosexual, and will be forced to make the decision of holding to biblical values (thereby cruelly “rejecting” the gay family member, because a failure to affirm is “rejection and hate,” right?) or capitulate their conviction out of a feeling of empathy for their gay son, daughter, brother, sister, nephew, niece, etc. This experience will be enough to at least silence this pastor or leader if not totally convert him to join in the cause. Once this is done, then…

8. Boldly introduce the call for complete affirmation into the denomination, possibly through a book with several authors that has a very “in your face” title about becoming full affirming. Then, when ministers or professors openly declare their support for the queer agenda and are disciplined, fired, or have their credentials removed, raise the cry that the church is being “cruel and unloving!” Then, as some affirming ministers and professors are terminated and defrocked, call continually for “dialogue” with the conservative/traditionalists about the issue. When they refuse to dialogue because they say that it is already an established issue within the church, then promote the narrative that they are motivated by “fear and bigotry,” and this is why they refuse to have an open discussion about the homosexuality issue. When momentum is gained, then…

9. Pressure, threaten, and influence denominational leaders, even general superintendents to become fully affirming. Seek to gain proponents in high places. Threaten lawsuits and shout the word “discrimination” all the time. Attempt to convince these important leaders that cultural relevance is more important than biblical integrity.

10. Finally, create a controversy and schism so great on an international level that the denomination is eventually forced to split into two groups.

Given enough time, the full affirming group will begin to die away since theological liberalism is a parasite that needs a conservative host to survive. Once this happens, send the parasites into the other group that held fast to biblical sexuality and begin the process once again with step #1.

     Well, there it is. That’s the plan. How do I know this is true? Because it’s already been done, step by step in many other denominations. It has worked in some, but was stopped in others. What will be our response as Nazarenes?

      Right now, the plan is somewhere between steps 7 and 8. Now is the time for God fearing, Bible believing, and holiness loving Nazarenes everywhere to wake up and put an end to this nefarious plan, or it will be too late. How? I’ll leave the answer to that question for another day, but I pray that this writing will help a bit to maintain this denomination (where I serve as an ordained elder) in holiness, purity, and Scriptural integrity. I know that it will generate many angry responses from the “full affirming” crowd, but truth always seems to have a way of doing that.

      In these last days of deception, may God give his Bride wisdom, discernment, and a deep love for His truth as we move yet another day closer to His glorious return.