All Means All
There is a very liberal church in Springfield, MO that has a message on their church sign that reads: ALL MEANS ALL. I agree with this church that all means all, but unfortunately there is a vast difference between what this church and I think all means all really means. They mean it that they are an open, affirming church. In other words, they affirm people in their sins. Conversely, I have a biblical viewpoint.
No matter what your sin of choice is, you are welcome at this church and you don’t have to worry about them preaching about repentance and faith in Jesus. Whereas I believe God’s word, the Bible, that all means all, means that we have all sinned and fallen short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23). Just in case you think I’m picking on this church or being too hard on them, let me share their own words from their about section on their website. They say that their church is “an open and inclusive, progressive community of faith with a heart for social justice”.
Don’t miss this. They don’t say anything about the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ. They don’t talk about the salvation that is found in Christ alone. No, instead of promoting Jesus, they promote their progressiveness. They promote their openness and inclusiveness. This church appears to be more concerned about social justice than they are about lost souls that are headed for Hell. Sadly, this church sounds like blind guides leading the blind astray.
Liberal Church Says All Means All
When this liberal church says ALL MEANS ALL, they are pointing to their willingness to accept everyone just like they are. No need for repentance and faith in Jesus. You know who else promotes this kind of thinking? Satan. An ex-prisoner one time said Satan wants you just the way you are –for you to continue focusing on yourself and he doesn’t want you to change. Satan wants you to keep barreling down the broad road to destruction. The devil doesn’t ask you to repent. He doesn’t ask you to believe in him. No, he just wants you to continue making yourself your own god, thereby continuing in your rebellion against the one God.
That’s exactly what this liberal church is saying. All are welcome. No matter if your sin is an abomination to Almighty God. Come as you are. We won’t preach against sin. No, instead, we will welcome you with open arms; because we are open and affirming. Instead of calling you to repent and trust Christ Jesus, we will affirm you in your sinful lifestyle. No judgment here.
This may sound all lovey-dovey, but it’s not. It is the opposite of love. How much do you have to hate someone to affirm them in their lifestyle that goes against God and His word? How much do you really not love people to just smile and wave as they march on to Hell? This isn’t a loving way to be. It is the exact opposite of love, it’s literally hate.
Danger Ahead!
If you were walking down the sidewalk right now and there was a large sinkhole that you were about to walk into, wouldn’t it be loving to warn you? Wouldn’t it be loving to warn you to watch out for the danger in front of you? The most unloving thing I could do if you were headed for danger is to just stand here, smile at you, say something like “Have a nice day” and watch as you to plunge to your death. That would not be loving at all!
The most loving thing to do, is to warn you to flee from danger. There’s danger ahead! So that’s what I’m doing tonight, I’m warning you to flee from the wrath to come; oh flee from the wrath of God. Almighty God is angry with the wicked every day (Psalm 7:11). God hates all workers of iniquity (Psalm 5:5). Righteous God Almighty hates the hands that shed innocent blood. Yes, abortion is murder. God hates all abortions. All means all.
And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them. Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils, And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood (Psalm 106:36-38).
What Does God Hate?
These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaks lies, and he that sows discord among brethren (Proverbs 6:16-18).
Abortion is not health care and it’s not a woman’s choice. No, it is the deliberate, premeditated murder of a little baby in the womb and it is an abomination to God. Not only is abortion an abomination to God, but so is sexual immorality, such as adultery and homosexuality. Do not be deceived, the sexually immoral will not inherit the kingdom of God (1 Corinthians 6:9-10).
You shall not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination (Leviticus 18:22). Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshiped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was fitting (Romans 1:24-27).
More Sexual Sins
“None of you shall approach any one of his close relatives to uncover nakedness. I am the Lord.You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, which is the nakedness of your mother; she is your mother, you shall not uncover her nakedness. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s wife; it is your father’s nakedness. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your sister, your father’s daughter or your mother’s daughter, whether brought up in the family or in another home.
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your son’s daughter or of your daughter’s daughter, for their nakedness is your own nakedness. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s wife’s daughter, brought up in your father’s family, since she is your sister. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s sister; she is your father’s relative. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your mother’s sister, for she is your mother’s relative.
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s brother, that is, you shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your daughter-in-law; she is your son’s wife, you shall not uncover her nakedness. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother’s wife; it is your brother’s nakedness.
You shall not uncover the nakedness of a woman and of her daughter, and you shall not take her son’s daughter or her daughter’s daughter to uncover her nakedness; they are relatives; it is depravity. And you shall not take a woman as a rival wife to her sister, uncovering her nakedness while her sister is still alive (Leviticus 18:6-18). And you shall not lie sexually with your neighbor’s wife and so make yourself unclean with her (Leviticus 18:20).
All Means All Have Sinned Against God
All sin is exceedingly sinful (Romans 7:13). All means all. God, in His glory is too Holy to look upon sin (Habakkuk 1:13). Yes, all means all! All of us have sinned against God. There is none righteous, no not one (Romans 3:10). All human beings deserve to die in their sins and suffer God’s righteous anger over sin for all eternity. All means all. This is what we all deserve.
But God. But God demonstrates his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). Oh, do not die in your sins and split Hell wide open after you die. Do not join all the lost souls who are suffering the torments of Hell right now. Don’t do it. Instead, repent of your sins and surrender your life fully and completely to Jesus Christ the Lord.
Be saved. Be saved today. Repent from your sins and put your faith in Jesus. Trust in His finished work on the cross. All means all, but it doesn’t’ mean that God affirms people in their sins. Jesus never condoned sin when He walked this earth 2,000 years ago and He still doesn’t affirm sinners in their sins today. God never changes. Affirming someone about having an abortion or affirming someone about their sinful lifestyle that goes against God, is not loving, and it’s not being truthful with people.
Talk Too Much About Sin
That’s why I plead with you tonight to repent and surrender your life to Jesus. I’ve been accused of talking too much about sin. Yes, I do this. No, I’m not trying to get you to be a more moral person. You cannot save yourself. You can’t “clean yourself up” so God will accept you. No, I talk about sin so much because I’m hoping and praying that God, through the power of the Holy Spirit will convict you over your sins.
Not for you to try to clean yourself up. No, just the opposite. My hope and prayer is that you will see your wretchedness and God’s Holiness. That you will be “undone” over your sins (Isaiah 6:5). I’m praying that you will cry out, “Oh God, be merciful to me a sinner.” All means all does not mean that everyone is ok. It does not mean that God accepts and approves of sinful behaviors. No, all means all means that we have all sinned against God. None of us are righteous, no not one.
Come To Jesus And Be Cleansed – Be Set Free
I have no righteousness outside of Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. Oh, come to Jesus today and be cleansed. Be set free. Receive everlasting life. Truly repent of your sins and put your trust in Jesus. Trust in Christ alone for salvation. Doing good works won’t save you. Affirming people in their sins definitely won’t save you.
Promoting social justice instead of the Gospel won’t save you. Salvation is found in Christ alone. Repent and believe the Gospel and be saved. Do this today. If you humbly come to Jesus, He will not push you away. All that the Father gives me shall come to me; and him (those) that comes to me I will in no wise cast out (John 6:37).
(This message was lifted up in downtown Springfield, MO on November 8, 2019)