Foundational Podcast

“If the spiritual awakening you are talking about happens would that mean everyone would have to believe in Jesus and would everyone have to follow the same beliefs?” The questions were more rhetorical than they were authentic inquiry. My affirmative answer was quickly followed by his statement, “That is communism.” My surprise at his statement was heightened by the knowledge this person claimed to be a Christian. How could they have such a stunning offense of Jesus Christ? That is rapidly becoming the line of demarcation inside the Christianity community. Evangelical and Pentecostal movements are no exception. They too are experiencing the pressure of a culture marinated in tolerance and relativism. Great offense is taken at the very idea of the exclusivity of Jesus Christ and the Holy Bible. This is not new. The crowds were offended at the new prophet out of Galilee claiming to be the Son of God. Although they were amazed at the miraculous healings and appreciated the food He provid