East Dulwich Tabernacle
2. The Difference the Bible makes
Rev. John Thackway will speak on "The Difference the Bible makes". Through the centuries, since the Bible was printed and started to be circulated widely, it has had an enormous impact in shaping societies. When nations have turned to the God of the Bible, they have become upright, compassionate and strong. But when "truth has fallen on the streets", societies have quickly collapsed, and an inevitable moral decline has set in. Protestantism and the Bible transformed Western Culture, partly through having a clear and cohesive pattern for Manhood and Womanhood. Whilst the West has lost its 'cultural bearings' with so many unbiblical and ill-conceived ideologies, could we be reaching a turning point?
From the series Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: The proven biblical patterns for men, women, and children, designed by God for a life of purpose, stability, and blessing, are rapidly and foolishly being abandoned in favour of a new, secular way of living. These shifting cultural and social fashions, fuelled by social media and influencers, are shaping the rising generation. Once, it was feminism; today, we face new ideas like 'toxic masculinity', 'gender fluidity' and a host of other competing ideologies. Young people are thinking, "why should I get married?", "why have children?" or "why fix my identity?". Sadly, the inevitable consequences of living only for self, inevitably lead to brokenness, loneliness, emotional pain, and unhappiness. These issues affect the church and our witness to the world. We need to examine these new philosophies objectively, understand them and stand firm on biblical foundations.
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