Thanks Jason. This is so helpful. The title is wonderfully incisive. Christ transcends all of our cultural prejudices, political leanings and algorithm formation. So much of the critique of Christian nationalism so far has sounded to me like criticism of someone else's cultural conditioning whilst largely blind to their own.
"So much of the critique of Christian nationalism so far has sounded to me like criticism of someone else's cultural conditioning whilst largely blind to their own."
Much more succinct than me :-). And looking again at critiques, most of them amount to pure cultural commentary — no genuine concern for the gospel or where Christ might be found. They surrendered that ground long ago. Even asking where Christ and the gospel might be at work can sound impossibly naïve to minds overly shaped by ideology. But those who pursue Christ for the sake of the world need to keep looking for him in the midst of moments like this. Thanks for reading and comments!
Thank you for this Jason, it has helped my journey towards greater understanding of what is happening at this moment in our Nation. I have been a passionate Spirit filled follower of Jesus in the UK for over 45 years.
Two weeks ago at a large London Pentecostal Church, a respected Christian leader commented, during a message about what seems to be happening to the church in the UK in this season, that it is like our clothes suddenly no longer fit. They have become most uncomfortable!
Everything we have known as Believers is changing, shifting, shaking. Everyone seems to have different and conflicting opinions about it all. Even in the last few days, Christian friends, who I have judged mature, rational and who I have journeyed alongside, are condemning in almost hysterical terms, TR and UTK.
I am going to London on 13th to the Carol Service, not because I am a supporter of UTK, TR or any of the figureheads of this movement, but because I too have been sensing a shift here in the UK; a blowing of the wind of The Holy Spirit, the intensity of which has markedly increased in recent months. Could this even be a pivotal day that will be part of heralding in something remarkable?
Habakkuk 1:5 comes to mind:
“Look at the nations and watch— and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.
Thanks for reading and your reflections. I'd love to hear what you discover on the 13th. Be blessed as you are present. I pray you have divine appointments to help seekers find Christ.
Great article thank you Jason. I'm in absolute agreement with you. The title Dirty Revival is a useful one in many ways.... The unexpected God turns up at Christmas in unexpected ways. Extremely well written and thought through. So many things to agree with you here. Kevin
Oh yes. But some things are more important than being popular :-) I'm very open to people pointing out holes in my thinking/suggestions, but not to ideological posturing.
Thanks Jason. This is so helpful. The title is wonderfully incisive. Christ transcends all of our cultural prejudices, political leanings and algorithm formation. So much of the critique of Christian nationalism so far has sounded to me like criticism of someone else's cultural conditioning whilst largely blind to their own.
"So much of the critique of Christian nationalism so far has sounded to me like criticism of someone else's cultural conditioning whilst largely blind to their own."
Much more succinct than me :-). And looking again at critiques, most of them amount to pure cultural commentary — no genuine concern for the gospel or where Christ might be found. They surrendered that ground long ago. Even asking where Christ and the gospel might be at work can sound impossibly naïve to minds overly shaped by ideology. But those who pursue Christ for the sake of the world need to keep looking for him in the midst of moments like this. Thanks for reading and comments!
Thank you for this Jason, it has helped my journey towards greater understanding of what is happening at this moment in our Nation. I have been a passionate Spirit filled follower of Jesus in the UK for over 45 years.
Two weeks ago at a large London Pentecostal Church, a respected Christian leader commented, during a message about what seems to be happening to the church in the UK in this season, that it is like our clothes suddenly no longer fit. They have become most uncomfortable!
Everything we have known as Believers is changing, shifting, shaking. Everyone seems to have different and conflicting opinions about it all. Even in the last few days, Christian friends, who I have judged mature, rational and who I have journeyed alongside, are condemning in almost hysterical terms, TR and UTK.
I am going to London on 13th to the Carol Service, not because I am a supporter of UTK, TR or any of the figureheads of this movement, but because I too have been sensing a shift here in the UK; a blowing of the wind of The Holy Spirit, the intensity of which has markedly increased in recent months. Could this even be a pivotal day that will be part of heralding in something remarkable?
Habakkuk 1:5 comes to mind:
“Look at the nations and watch— and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.
Thanks for reading and your reflections. I'd love to hear what you discover on the 13th. Be blessed as you are present. I pray you have divine appointments to help seekers find Christ.
Great article thank you Jason. I'm in absolute agreement with you. The title Dirty Revival is a useful one in many ways.... The unexpected God turns up at Christmas in unexpected ways. Extremely well written and thought through. So many things to agree with you here. Kevin
Thanks and for reading!
Well said Jason. Totally agree
You’re not going to be popular though, but I guess you know that
Oh yes. But some things are more important than being popular :-) I'm very open to people pointing out holes in my thinking/suggestions, but not to ideological posturing.
Thank you