Thursday, August 20, 2009

Sending a Message?

The ELCA in its General Assembly has voted to affirm homosexuality and same sex marriage. Sadly, it has once again turned its back on God and His Word. About the same time of day, when this measure was being voted on, a tornado roared through the area. Was God sending a message? All I know is that the cross which stood high upon the steeple was knocked over. Here is the picture http://www.centralmpls.org/news_2009/storm_081909_01.php.

I understand that proponents of the measure likened it to the Spirit blowing on Pentecost. Of course, this comes from the same people who don't believe in miracles, deny the virgin birth of Jesus, and view the stories of the Bible as myth.

Others viewed this as a message from God. Certainly God in Scripture has done similar things in the past. He sent fire from heaven so He most certainly could send a tornado to get people's attention. But God most clearly speaks to sinners in and through His Word, the Holy Scripture. On the basis of Scripture let there be no doubt that the ELCA's action in its general assembly is wrong. Marriage is between a man and a woman. Homosexuality is an abomination before the Lord. The call of God to each of us is for repentance, to turn from sin, and believe in Jesus Christ for forgiveness. Our prayers go out to those in the ELCA, that their church leaders would repent and stand upon the inerrant Word of God. On Christ the solid Rock I stand all other ground is sinking sand.

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