Rechristianizing a Repaganized Culture

The only way we will leave posterity a culture of life and liberty is to reconnect with apostolic power.

Summary

The Church empowered by the Holy Spirit throughout the ages has had the power to liberate cultures from the tyranny of sin as it converts people to the worship of Jesus Christ.  Pastor Bill Brannan describes the heritage of the church and its impact on history while calling believers to revive an apostolic lifestly which how the power to heal nations.

Outline

1. INTRO
   1. Not just a title – a mandate.

1. What kind of culture
2. Western Civilization – America | Crossroads | who is your God?
3. Romans 1 progression – cultural impact of idolatry – given over to vile passions (natural use)
4. Romans 1:28–32 (NKJV) — 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, 30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; 32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.
5. THAT IS THE DIRECTION WE ARE HEADING UNLESS A POWER IS REVEALED THAT CAN TURN THE TIDE OF CULTURAL DEGRADATION AND IDOLATRY.
6. Not White House, Wall Street, Main Street, but the Church is where the answer is found.
7. A commitment to the apostolic calling (Paul’s commission).
8. A conviction that it is attainable.
9. A vision how to accomplish it.
10. 7^th – comparing ancient culture – Gilgamesh, Homer, Herodotus vs. C.S. Lewis and the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, 1 & 2 Kings).
11. 8^th – The transformation of the world through the gospel of Jesus Christ – Eusebius Ecclesiastical History, Augustine, Tolkein, Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of the English people.
12. We see an incredible power was released in the world.
13. They were successful in transforming essentially the whole earth.
14. Because of their incredible success in Christianizing a pagan culture, I have read it with the purpose of figuring out what they did.
15. Conversion of Alban – during the Diocletian persecution.
16. Augustine – Ethelbert (King of Britain who reigned in Kent) – Gregory
17. Devotional lifestyle
18. Prayer
19. Total dedication to the king
20. Mark 1:14–15 (NKJV) — 14 Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”
21. Acts 28:30–31 (NKJV) — 30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him.
22. James & John’s mom asked Jesus to promote them.
23. Drinking the cup.
24. You will be baptized with His baptism.
25. The other disciples’ response.

2. 3 things I hope to accomplish:

3. Asked 7^th graders what our Omnibus class is about. Raising up a generation that will reChistianize (TITLE) America.
4. 7^th Grade vs. 8^th Grade

5. The 8^th grade class reminds of the world’s testimony in Thessolonica in response to Paul and Silas’ ministry when they were looking to capture them: Acts 17:6–7 (NKJV) — 6 But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brethren to the rulers of the city, crying out, “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too. 7 Jason has harbored them, and these are all acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another king—Jesus.”

6. Currently in Omnibus we are reading Bede’s Ecclesiastical history of the English people.

2. Five (5) key elements.
   1. (1) Radical love for Jesus

2. (2) Gospel of the Kingdom
3. (3) Believed Christianity is the best for all men everywhere
4. (4) Love for one another.
5. (5) They saw the church as the vehicle through which the kingdom of God advances.
2. The Kingdom of God
   1. The gospel Jesus and the Apostles preached.

2. Acts 17:30–31 (NKJV) — 30 Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, 31 because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead.”
3. A king and a law
3. What does the kingdom look like?
   1. The world upside down.
   2. A BIBLE VERSE THAT DESCRIBES IT SO WELL

3. Matthew 20:25–28 (NKJV) — 25 But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. 26 Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. 27 And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave—28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
4. The story of Gary
4. Must be the value system that governs the church.
   1. Pr. Ted
   2. Psalm 133:1–3 (NKJV) — 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. 3 It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the Lord commanded the blessing— Life forevermore.
   3. Bishop Ron
   4. LSCC
5. Must be each of our value
   1. Obedience to love.
   2. Beauty of holiness
6. Power of the Holy Spirit
   1. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE – Romans 14:17 (NKJV) — 17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
   2. HOW TO GET IT – Ephesians 5:15–20 (NKJV) — 15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
7. Rechristianizing a Repaganized culture.