Guard Against Apostasy
Since the first century, believers have openly transgressed against God by choosing “not to abide” in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Rather, they chose to abide in the philosophies and traditions of men, in the thoughts and ways of the world, and not in "the love of the truth" that they might be saved. They did not guard against apostasy.
The following verse reminds the brethren “our hearts are not just the seat of emotions but the core of who we are, containing our thoughts, desires, and motivations. Everything we do flows from it, meaning that the condition of the heart shapes our actions, relationships, and our lives. Guarding our heart protects from harmful influences, guiding us onto the course God planned for our life.” [1]
Bill Osborne Studio
“The times we are living in are profoundly significant from a biblical standpoint. Increasingly, we witness a growing movement toward a one-world religion, which is gradually gaining momentum. This trend is evident in the rising number of inter-religious assemblies and dialogues taking place globally. While these gatherings are often promoted under the banner of peace, fraternity, and tolerance, discerning Christians must understand that they may be part of a larger spiritual deception foretold in Scripture.” [2]
The overwhelming impact made by Turning Point USA on the world community is a true wonder. How does anyone capture the magnitude of its message and power of its influence? Will Turning Point USA usher in the Golden Age of Christianity? Or will this incredible movement be what no one could have ever imagined, a cunning deception having come upon unguarded hearts?
“God never asked the church to hide truth to keep the peace. Yet today, many believers would rather stay quiet than being labeled, cancelled, or disliked. The church was never meant to be liked, but light! And light does not blend in with darkness but exposes it. Somewhere along the way we forgot that standing for truth will always make you stand out.” [3] Jesus and His disciples stood out, having chosen to bear witness to the truth, even the hard truths of Scripture “so many today” regard as disruptive, divisive, irrelevant for living the Christian life.
Discerning the Spirit
This article focuses on welcoming that which seems like an answer to prayer; but it is that which seems “so right” in a time when so much is wrong. But when the layers of “so right” are peeled back, the truth of the matter is known. This article is about discerning the spirit behind what has become the most incredible event in years. Many have said: “Never have I seen anything like the Charlie Kirk memorial.” What is this wonder unfolding before our eyes? What are we “to think and to say and to do?”
The Bible says to test that you may discern every spirit. Examine everything set before you, even the proliferation of political and religious movements, as with Turning Point USA. We are to hold to that which is good, exposing and fleeing from that which is false, unbiblical. The Apostle John wrote,
Is Turning Point USA part of the “end time scenario” unfolding right before our eyes? Are we witnessing the end times in the midst of incredible change? This is not a conspiracy article alleging a false narrative about any person or organization. Rather, it is a genuine pause to think about these incredible recent happenings that (have in some mysterious way) captured the notice of the world. One recent notice, surprisingly, came from an Eastern European leader. An independent news agency reported:
While Putin’s condolences are notable and appreciated by the Kirk family, his comment about the deep rift is true. The “deep rift” in American society is exactly what Turning Point USA is working to solve. Their mission is bringing conservatives together as a political movement to prevent the “American dream” from being trashed, and to safeguard religious liberties from ungodly ideologies.
This sounds good, commendable, and many approve of their mission and goals.
New Faith Chapter
Turning Point USA–Faith added a new chapter to its organization. The new chapter is “on mission to equip the faith community to be culturally and civically engaged like never before, by inspiring and empowering pastors and their congregations to stand for the biblical values that our nation was founded upon.” [5] But wait, exactly who are these pastors and who are their congregations? Words communicate meaning but the same words do not always mean the same, and herein the caution to “take a slow walk around” what has been placed before our eyes. Should we be concerned? If yes, then in what way?
The Bible warns a time when come when the world will give up the true “exclusive Gospel” of Jesus Christ for another gospel, a more inclusive gospel suited for the one-world religion. Pastor Don Green posted a tweet from Turning Point USA announcing its 2025 tour schedule.
Pastor Green was saddened to see the “list of influential guest speakers” with a diversity of faith values. Pastor Green noticed Michael Knowles (Catholic), Glenn Beck (Mormon), and Vivek Ramaswamy (Hindu). On the list was also Governor Glenn Youngten (Evangelical), and others with a diversity of biblical values.
The tour list reveals “Turning Point USA–Faith” is ecumenical in mission, on course to align with the Pope’s ecumenical desire for all faiths to be one, emphasizing the importance love and unity marked by division and conflict. (Source)
Ecumenicalism
“Ecumenicalism aims at promoting unity and cooperation among Christian denominations, emphasizing dialog and collaboration to overcome historical divisions.” [7] In doing so, ecumenicals elevate the virtue of love (that unifies) above the virtue of truth (that unites and can divide). As a result, verses like 2 John 1:9 become a line drawn in the sand, a warning to remain faithful to the doctrine of Christ. But when liberal evangelicals partner with love at the expense of doctrine, do they step over the line? The beloved apostle wrote,
“The doctrine of Christ is foundational to Christendom, emphasizing Christ’s teachings, nature, and the salvation He offers. Other key verses include 1 Timothy 4:16, John 14:6", and Colossians 2:9-11 [8] The Apostle Paul wrote:
More specifically, in Acts 4 and John 14 are two more verses (among many) that also speak exclusively to the doctrine of Christ, never to be compromised.
From the above verses and passages we find doctrine foundational to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These verses and passages are wholly incompatible with Mormons, Hindus, Muslims, and other faith cultures. Is Turning Point USA–Faith stepping over the line to accommodate all faiths by emphasizing dialog and agreement in the spirit of removing doctrinal differences?
Final Thoughts
How will “Turning Point USA–Faith” manage the mayhem of doctrinal differences from each speaker? Each speaker will need to ignore the differences between and among themselves by focusing on what unites and not divides. And what unites is love, that unifying force common to all faiths.
The other unifying force is protection, the goal of Turning Point USA to bring conservatives (from all faiths) together as a political movement to prevent the “American Dream” from being trashed, and in doing so safeguard religious freedoms.
This article speaks only to “one piece” of a profoundly complex puzzle. The one-world religious system is the end goal. But its attempt to move to “one common faith” (from a multitude of faiths) is a monumental task. If one may presume, the Ecumenical Movement has “placed its trust in the power of AI” to author a new one-world religion, and to further presume the doctrine of Jesus Christ will have no place to lay its head. In this ungodly triumph “is the Great Apostasy realized,” and perhaps why Jesus asked if He would find faith upon the earth when He returned. (2 Timothy 4:1-9 ESV; Luke 18:8 ESV).
Closing
Will Turning Point USA help usher in the Golden Age of Christianity, or something else? The Bible is clear about a new one-world religion. Its ecumenical presence is evidenced by the incredible things happening before our eyes. When you see all these things coalesce into one religion under one government, its combined effect will become what no one could have ever imagined possible. And what might that be? The Great Apostasy, a cunning deception so clever millions upon millions will be led away from the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Give All Glory to God
Guard You Heart
References
Image – Bill Osborne Studio – Permission Granted
[1] Link Unknown – minor edit to word choice.
[2] Bing.com Search–The Times We Are Living
[3] David Jerimiah
[4] Independent.co.uk–News–World–Putin
[5] Turning Point USA – History
[6] Bible Ask – Warning of the One-world Religion
[7] Bing.com Search–What is Ecumenism
[8] Bing.com/search Doctrine of Christ
[9] [Biblehub.com – The Great Apostasy]
[10] No Worldwide Revival Before the End Times | GotQuestions.org
(1) Ecumenicalism is a movement intent on promoting the need for all believers in God to gather under a single banner of faith for the purpose of unity in love and brotherhood.
Recommended Resource
John MacArthur Article - Evangelicals and Catholics Together
Blog - Guard Your Heart | ChristianWriters.com
Blog - Apostasy–The Artificial Light | ChristianWriters.com
Blog - The Hidden Treasure | ChristianWriters.com
Biblehub.com Proverbs 4 NKJV
https://www.gotquestions.org/everything-you-do-flows-from-the-heart.html
Will there be a worldwide revival before the end times? | GotQuestions.org
Charlie Kirk and TPUSA are Deceiving Millions - YouTube
Charlie Kirk Exposed: Why His Religious Influence is Misleading Many
Wise Saying
Among the gifts of the Spirit, scarcely any one is of greater practical usefulness than the gift of discernment. This gift should be highly valued and frankly sought as being almost indispensable in these critical times when the vast majority of those in the church are being led astray by strange doctrines, bizarre imaginations, and even miraculous works from the evil one. The gift of discernment will enable us to distinguish the chaff from the wheat and to divide the manifestations of the flesh and the devil from the operations of the Spirit. (Source – Goodreads.com Wise Sayings – A W Tozer]
Since the first century, believers have openly transgressed against God by choosing “not to abide” in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Rather, they chose to abide in the philosophies and traditions of men, in the thoughts and ways of the world, and not in "the love of the truth" that they might be saved. They did not guard against apostasy.
The following verse reminds the brethren “our hearts are not just the seat of emotions but the core of who we are, containing our thoughts, desires, and motivations. Everything we do flows from it, meaning that the condition of the heart shapes our actions, relationships, and our lives. Guarding our heart protects from harmful influences, guiding us onto the course God planned for our life.” [1]
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. (Proverbs 4:23 NLT)
Bill Osborne Studio
“The times we are living in are profoundly significant from a biblical standpoint. Increasingly, we witness a growing movement toward a one-world religion, which is gradually gaining momentum. This trend is evident in the rising number of inter-religious assemblies and dialogues taking place globally. While these gatherings are often promoted under the banner of peace, fraternity, and tolerance, discerning Christians must understand that they may be part of a larger spiritual deception foretold in Scripture.” [2]
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth and be turned aside to fables. (2 Timothy 4:3–4 NKJ).
The overwhelming impact made by Turning Point USA on the world community is a true wonder. How does anyone capture the magnitude of its message and power of its influence? Will Turning Point USA usher in the Golden Age of Christianity? Or will this incredible movement be what no one could have ever imagined, a cunning deception having come upon unguarded hearts?
“God never asked the church to hide truth to keep the peace. Yet today, many believers would rather stay quiet than being labeled, cancelled, or disliked. The church was never meant to be liked, but light! And light does not blend in with darkness but exposes it. Somewhere along the way we forgot that standing for truth will always make you stand out.” [3] Jesus and His disciples stood out, having chosen to bear witness to the truth, even the hard truths of Scripture “so many today” regard as disruptive, divisive, irrelevant for living the Christian life.
Discerning the Spirit
This article focuses on welcoming that which seems like an answer to prayer; but it is that which seems “so right” in a time when so much is wrong. But when the layers of “so right” are peeled back, the truth of the matter is known. This article is about discerning the spirit behind what has become the most incredible event in years. Many have said: “Never have I seen anything like the Charlie Kirk memorial.” What is this wonder unfolding before our eyes? What are we “to think and to say and to do?”
The Bible says to test that you may discern every spirit. Examine everything set before you, even the proliferation of political and religious movements, as with Turning Point USA. We are to hold to that which is good, exposing and fleeing from that which is false, unbiblical. The Apostle John wrote,
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world” (1 John 4:1 ESV).
Is Turning Point USA part of the “end time scenario” unfolding right before our eyes? Are we witnessing the end times in the midst of incredible change? This is not a conspiracy article alleging a false narrative about any person or organization. Rather, it is a genuine pause to think about these incredible recent happenings that (have in some mysterious way) captured the notice of the world. One recent notice, surprisingly, came from an Eastern European leader. An independent news agency reported:
“Russian leader Vladimir Putin offered his condolences to the family of the ‘slain conservative activist’ while claiming that the ‘disgusting crime’ was proof of a ‘deep rift’ in American society.” [4]
While Putin’s condolences are notable and appreciated by the Kirk family, his comment about the deep rift is true. The “deep rift” in American society is exactly what Turning Point USA is working to solve. Their mission is bringing conservatives together as a political movement to prevent the “American dream” from being trashed, and to safeguard religious liberties from ungodly ideologies.
This sounds good, commendable, and many approve of their mission and goals.
New Faith Chapter
Turning Point USA–Faith added a new chapter to its organization. The new chapter is “on mission to equip the faith community to be culturally and civically engaged like never before, by inspiring and empowering pastors and their congregations to stand for the biblical values that our nation was founded upon.” [5] But wait, exactly who are these pastors and who are their congregations? Words communicate meaning but the same words do not always mean the same, and herein the caution to “take a slow walk around” what has been placed before our eyes. Should we be concerned? If yes, then in what way?
“Revelation provides a prophetic warning about the rise of a one-world religious system in the last days, symbolized by the harlot in Revelation 17. This system represents a false, apostate religion that deceives the world and aligns itself with political powers” [6] having the power to lead millions to forsake the Gospel truths and follow deceiving spirits.
The Bible warns a time when come when the world will give up the true “exclusive Gospel” of Jesus Christ for another gospel, a more inclusive gospel suited for the one-world religion. Pastor Don Green posted a tweet from Turning Point USA announcing its 2025 tour schedule.
Pastor Green was saddened to see the “list of influential guest speakers” with a diversity of faith values. Pastor Green noticed Michael Knowles (Catholic), Glenn Beck (Mormon), and Vivek Ramaswamy (Hindu). On the list was also Governor Glenn Youngten (Evangelical), and others with a diversity of biblical values.
The tour list reveals “Turning Point USA–Faith” is ecumenical in mission, on course to align with the Pope’s ecumenical desire for all faiths to be one, emphasizing the importance love and unity marked by division and conflict. (Source)
Ecumenicalism
“Ecumenicalism aims at promoting unity and cooperation among Christian denominations, emphasizing dialog and collaboration to overcome historical divisions.” [7] In doing so, ecumenicals elevate the virtue of love (that unifies) above the virtue of truth (that unites and can divide). As a result, verses like 2 John 1:9 become a line drawn in the sand, a warning to remain faithful to the doctrine of Christ. But when liberal evangelicals partner with love at the expense of doctrine, do they step over the line? The beloved apostle wrote,
“Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son” (2 John 1:9 NKJ).
“The doctrine of Christ is foundational to Christendom, emphasizing Christ’s teachings, nature, and the salvation He offers. Other key verses include 1 Timothy 4:16, John 14:6", and Colossians 2:9-11 [8] The Apostle Paul wrote:
“9Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, 10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:9-11 BSB)
More specifically, in Acts 4 and John 14 are two more verses (among many) that also speak exclusively to the doctrine of Christ, never to be compromised.
“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved...” (Acts 4:12 NIV).”
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes unto the Father except through me” (John 14:6 NKJ)
From the above verses and passages we find doctrine foundational to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These verses and passages are wholly incompatible with Mormons, Hindus, Muslims, and other faith cultures. Is Turning Point USA–Faith stepping over the line to accommodate all faiths by emphasizing dialog and agreement in the spirit of removing doctrinal differences?
Final Thoughts
How will “Turning Point USA–Faith” manage the mayhem of doctrinal differences from each speaker? Each speaker will need to ignore the differences between and among themselves by focusing on what unites and not divides. And what unites is love, that unifying force common to all faiths.
The other unifying force is protection, the goal of Turning Point USA to bring conservatives (from all faiths) together as a political movement to prevent the “American Dream” from being trashed, and in doing so safeguard religious freedoms.
This article speaks only to “one piece” of a profoundly complex puzzle. The one-world religious system is the end goal. But its attempt to move to “one common faith” (from a multitude of faiths) is a monumental task. If one may presume, the Ecumenical Movement has “placed its trust in the power of AI” to author a new one-world religion, and to further presume the doctrine of Jesus Christ will have no place to lay its head. In this ungodly triumph “is the Great Apostasy realized,” and perhaps why Jesus asked if He would find faith upon the earth when He returned. (2 Timothy 4:1-9 ESV; Luke 18:8 ESV).
Closing
Will Turning Point USA help usher in the Golden Age of Christianity, or something else? The Bible is clear about a new one-world religion. Its ecumenical presence is evidenced by the incredible things happening before our eyes. When you see all these things coalesce into one religion under one government, its combined effect will become what no one could have ever imagined possible. And what might that be? The Great Apostasy, a cunning deception so clever millions upon millions will be led away from the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
“The Great Apostasy stands as a sobering reminder that truth can be forsaken, yet it also compels believers to cling more tightly to their faith. Throughout history, moments of doctrinal drift have threatened or undermined faith communities, but these instances also highlight the sustaining power of genuine belief anchored in Scripture.” [9]
Give All Glory to God
Guard You Heart
References
Image – Bill Osborne Studio – Permission Granted
[1] Link Unknown – minor edit to word choice.
[2] Bing.com Search–The Times We Are Living
[3] David Jerimiah
[4] Independent.co.uk–News–World–Putin
[5] Turning Point USA – History
[6] Bible Ask – Warning of the One-world Religion
[7] Bing.com Search–What is Ecumenism
[8] Bing.com/search Doctrine of Christ
[9] [Biblehub.com – The Great Apostasy]
[10] No Worldwide Revival Before the End Times | GotQuestions.org
(1) Ecumenicalism is a movement intent on promoting the need for all believers in God to gather under a single banner of faith for the purpose of unity in love and brotherhood.
Recommended Resource
John MacArthur Article - Evangelicals and Catholics Together
Blog - Guard Your Heart | ChristianWriters.com
Blog - Apostasy–The Artificial Light | ChristianWriters.com
Blog - The Hidden Treasure | ChristianWriters.com
Biblehub.com Proverbs 4 NKJV
https://www.gotquestions.org/everything-you-do-flows-from-the-heart.html
Will there be a worldwide revival before the end times? | GotQuestions.org
Charlie Kirk and TPUSA are Deceiving Millions - YouTube
Charlie Kirk Exposed: Why His Religious Influence is Misleading Many
Wise Saying
Among the gifts of the Spirit, scarcely any one is of greater practical usefulness than the gift of discernment. This gift should be highly valued and frankly sought as being almost indispensable in these critical times when the vast majority of those in the church are being led astray by strange doctrines, bizarre imaginations, and even miraculous works from the evil one. The gift of discernment will enable us to distinguish the chaff from the wheat and to divide the manifestations of the flesh and the devil from the operations of the Spirit. (Source – Goodreads.com Wise Sayings – A W Tozer]
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