Doctrines of the Apostasy: The Social Gospel Social Gospel: the focus of a local church on social issues & reforms Health & Wealth Gospels Liberation Theology Hospitals, Homes for Children/Aged Kitchens & Fellowship Halls Recreation Centers & Gyms Family Life Centers Colleges & Universities
Doctrines of the Apostasy: everlasting life...” - Jn 6:27 The Social Gospel THE PROBLEM: “You seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled.” - Jn 6:26 THE SOLUTION: “Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life...” - Jn 6:27
Doctrines of the Apostasy: The Social Gospel What is the common treasury to be used for? Preaching/Teaching the Gospel – 1 Co 9, etc. Helping Needy Saints – 2 Co 9, etc. “For the perfecting of the saints for the work of service, for the edifying of the body of Christ” – Ep 4:12
Doctrines of the Apostasy: I do not praise you.” – 1 Co 11:22 The Social Gospel “What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in?... Shall I praise you in this? I do not praise you.” – 1 Co 11:22 “For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy…” – Ro 14:17