He Mocked God:
Then, this Happened.
(Part 4)
After mocking God in Brandan Robertson’s sermon,
he gets interrupted by a lightning strike.
The lights and sound system go out.
Divine warning or dumb accident–immediately the speaker claims that God is not behind the lightning strike on the church, but should we believe him?
Brandon Robertson is a pastor and LGBTQ+ advocate who has been involved in various initiatives to promote homosexual acceptance and inclusion within the Christian community.
1 Timothy 1:5-11 (NASB) 5 But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 6 For some men, straying from these things, have turned aside to fruitless discussion, 7 wanting to be teachers of the Law, even though they do not understand either what they are saying or the matters about which they make confident assertions.
8 But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully, 9 realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers 10 and immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching, 11 according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
Controversial Incident Involving Brandan Robertson
In recent discussions surrounding the intersection of faith and sexuality, a notable incident involving Brandan Robertson, a pastor known for his progressive views on LGBTQ+ issues, has garnered significant attention.
During a sermon, Robertson reportedly made statements that some consider heretical or contrary to traditional biblical teachings. As he was speaking, an unexpected lightning strike occurred near the church, which startled both him and the congregation.
This event has been interpreted by some as a dramatic sign or divine intervention in response to the messages being conveyed by Robertson. Critics of Robertson, including figures like Ray Comfort, have seized upon this incident to underscore their belief that his teachings are misleading or false. Comfort’s reaction included commentary on the implications of preaching messages that diverge from what he considers orthodox Christian doctrine.
Theological Implications
The theological implications of this incident are profound. For many conservative Christians, events like lightning strikes during sermons can be seen as manifestations of God’s displeasure with teachings they view as contrary to scripture. This perspective is rooted in a belief that God actively intervenes in human affairs to uphold truth as defined by traditional interpretations of the Bible.
On the other hand, supporters of Robertson argue that such interpretations are overly sensationalized and do not reflect the broader understanding of God’s grace and love. They contend that Robertson’s approach seeks to include rather than exclude individuals based on their sexual orientation and that his ministry aims to reinterpret scripture in a way that resonates with contemporary societal values.
Public Reactions
The public reaction to this incident has been polarized. Social media platforms have become battlegrounds for differing opinions on both Robertson’s theology and the significance of the lightning strike. Supporters praise him for advocating inclusivity within Christianity, while detractors use the incident as evidence against his credibility and theological stance.
In summary, the lightning strike during Brandon Robertson’s sermon serves as a focal point for ongoing debates within Christianity regarding sexuality, scriptural interpretation, and divine intervention. The event illustrates how modern religious discourse continues to grapple with age-old questions about faith and morality in an evolving cultural landscape.
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My interpretation:
While the speaker below is speaking, in the middle of his message, the lights go out, the electricity stops, because the church is hit by lightning. For a speaker not to stop and take serious warning, about what is happening in his midst–this is truly negligent. For a congregation not to stop and take stock in what is being said, and compare it to what the word of God is saying, is equally negligent. When a whole church body, or even a church movement or denomination, has no one in it capable of correcting a clearly false and misleading, snake in the grass teaching, such a church or body is headed for disaster (like the next church in Part 5 that gets hit by lightning, only this time it is burned to the ground).
God is merciful, and it is not his will that any man should perish, but that all should repent and come into the light. God exposes the deeds of darkness being done by those who oppose God, oppose the gospel, and oppose the message from heaven, but it is still up to man to open his ears, open his eyes, and see what God is doing. God leaves his message with the church with this chilling statement.
“He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”
(Luke 14:35; Revelation 3:19-22)
Today’s Takeaway:
Mocking God continues to play a part within those who pretend to preach the gospel message, but actually have no truth in their message. Brandon Robertson is just another one of millions of false preachers who are like snakes in the grass slithering around trying to find men women and children whom they can deceive. The job of a true believer is to test every teacher, and to examine every message and compare it to the word of God to see if it is true or false. Those who do not follow this practice, can easily be deceived, and won over by a false teacher, bringing a false message, and even create a false church as a result.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (NASB) 9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified [cleansed–washed clean of your immoral sin], but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.
Today’s bonus teaching point:
Below is a clear example of how, a false teacher can misuse, and misappropriate Bible passages to support their own faulty teaching. I hope you can see the difference between a true teacher, and a false teacher, and protect yourself, and your family, friends, and community from the wolves like this who walk around in sheep’s clothing.
2 Peter 2:12-15 (KJV)
12 But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption; 13 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time [ex. Gay Pride Parades]. Spots they are, and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you; 14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: 15 Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;
Galatians 6:7-9 (KJV)
Be not deceived; God is not mocked:
For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corrupt}ion; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
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