23-1119a - Detailed Summary

Introduces the webinar series "The Seven Threats of Our Time" by Dr. Del Tackett, specifically mentioning today’s session on "The Rise of a Demonic Worldview and the National Rift."

Del Tackett states that the discussed topic is globally relevant, particularly in Western cultures, with America being a focal point of this battle.

Acknowledges the reality of spiritual warfare, warning against ignoring the influence of Satan while not attributing every issue to demonic activity.

Notes the cultural dismissal of terms like "demonic," "Marx," and "communism," which often lead to skepticism or ridicule.

Discusses the historical failure of Marxism in America and its revival through the Frankfurt School and Critical Theory.

Explains how Marxism has evolved into Critical Race Theory, targeting societal divisions based on minority status against a perceived oppressor group.

Describes the intention to reshape social institutions in an image contrary to God’s plan, using minorities as pawns.

Highlights the emotional and demonic fervor behind movements to "fundamentally change America," including the drive to abolish traditional family structures.

Discusses how Marxist ideology, after germinating in academia for over 50 years, has spread rapidly during recent crises like COVID, leading to a national worldview divide.

Reflects on how, historically, Americans shared a common worldview despite political disagreements.

States that the current divide is now about fundamental truths, liberty, and life, deeply embedded in various societal sectors.

Critiques the rise of "compassion" as the supreme ethic, described as malevolent and used to override freedom, truth, and logic.

Suggests this new ethic leads to suppression of freedom and truth in society.

Warns of the end goal being total control and compliance, with severe repercussions for non-conformity.

Lists examples of modern repercussions like financial exclusion, job loss, and social ostracism for those who do not comply with the new standards.

Highlights the erosion of free speech, noting cases where even silent prayer leads to arrests in places like England.

Introduces the concept of "crime think," where even internal dissent is penalized.

Mentions warnings from survivors of Marxist regimes, urging vigilance against similar patterns emerging in Western countries.

Describes the convergence of these threats as potentially fatal for society.

Refers to Mark 16, where Jesus criticizes the Pharisees and Sadducees for not recognizing spiritual signs despite understanding physical ones.

Notes the disciples' initial misunderstanding of Jesus' metaphorical warning about the leaven of the Pharisees.

Explains that Jesus was warning against the overarching teachings or worldview of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

Suggests that understanding and being cautious of worldviews is crucial, paralleling Jesus' warning about the Pharisees.

Reiterates the scripture about people turning from truth to myths, linking it to modern societal trends.

Clarifies that the session aims to identify and discuss the dangerous worldview threatening modern culture.

Recaps the first four threats discussed in the series: the rise of the scoffer, homo deus, male Christianity, and the loss of noble male and virtuous female roles.

Discusses how society now treats personal gender identity declarations as divine or sacred, leading to potential blasphemy against such declarations.

Notes the rise of blasphemy laws and cancellation in various forms due to the consolidation of power.

Describes how compassion, without truth and righteousness, becomes malevolent.

Notes how public policy is increasingly shaped by this malevolent compassion.

Discusses the unprecedented nature of current power consolidation, setting the stage for further exploration in this session.

Points out that besides state power, new forms of power in labor, academia, etc., are unique to our time.

Continues to describe these new power centers, particularly in academia, indicating a shift from traditional state-centric power consolidation.

Discusses the power of media, entertainment, medicine, and science to influence and control culture, including economic capabilities of individuals, particularly those who do not conform to the prevailing worldview.

Labels the current threat as "the rise of a demonic worldview," associating it with Marxism, which is described as under demonic influence, leading to historical atrocities.

Reiterates the demonic nature of the Marxist worldview, highlighting its role in causing deaths and now contributing to a national worldview rift.

Contrasts past political divisions with the current situation, stating earlier divisions, even during the Civil War, did not fundamentally disrupt the shared worldview.

Describes how historically, America had a common biblical worldview, which influenced societal norms despite not being universally followed.

Notes the shift from political to a worldview rift, where the foundational worldview of the nation has changed.

Advises that understanding God’s nature is crucial for addressing issues, suggesting this approach for understanding the current cultural challenge.

Emphasizes that God’s attributes are the source of all truth, setting the stage for further discussion on the current issue.

Explores the concept of God’s oneness not as a singularity but as a unity within diversity, referencing the trinity.

Discusses the triune nature of God, where unity and diversity coexist, reflecting God’s relational character within the Trinity.

Further elaborates on God’s relational nature within the Trinity, contrasting this with a monolithic view of God.

Highlights how God’s nature encompasses both unity and diversity, which is reflected in His creation.

Introduces a comparison between God’s character of unity and diversity and Satan’s character of discord and disunity.

Describes Satan as a monolithic being whose aim is to destroy relationships, contrasting with God’s relational nature.

States that Satan’s ultimate goal is to destroy relationships, which are essential for bearing fruit that glorifies God.

Explains how Satan fosters disunity and discord to undermine God’s creation.

Contrasts God’s desire for unity with Satan’s aim to divide, referencing Jesus' prayer for oneness in John 17.

Cites various scriptures to show God’s call for unity, bound by truth, righteousness, and goodness.

Describes God’s operational method through unity and diversity in creation, facilitating the flourishing of His creatures.

Discusses how the universe reflects the unity and diversity of God, with systems designed for a higher purpose.

Explains how God’s social order includes roles of authority and submission, reflecting the Trinity’s nature.

Illustrates how God empowers His creatures to bear fruit for His glory, using scriptural examples like the sun shining.

Contrasts God’s delegation of authority for flourishing with Satan’s consolidation of power for control and destruction.

Details how Satan undermines God’s glory by destroying relationships, which are vital for bearing fruit.

Summarizes the foundational concepts discussed to prepare for further exploration in the evening session.

Lists the purposes of state and church according to scripture, showing how they should function within God’s order.

Provides historical examples from scripture where leaders overstepped their roles, leading to divine punishment.

Introduces the concept of "sphere sovereignty" where each social institution has its own area of authority.

Discusses how statism involves the state rejecting God’s authority, leading to self-exaltation of governmental power.

Notes that any form of government that seeks total authority over all institutions rejects God’s design.

Describes how states historically have absorbed all authority, turning citizens into state wards.

Uses imagery from Revelation to describe the current cultural moment where power extends beyond traditional state control to include technology conglomerates.

Points out the significant power of tech companies, capable of economic control and cultural censorship.

Discusses the implications of this power, including the ability to cancel individuals and control narratives.

Uses imagery from the Book of Revelation to describe the current evil, particularly referencing a harlot on a beast to symbolize the pervasive evil in today’s world.

Interprets the "harlot" as a symbol of malevolent compassion, which has been detached from the virtuous qualities of grace and compassion that God intended.

Explains that without truth, wisdom, and righteousness, compassion becomes malevolent and harmful rather than beneficial.

Cites Star Parker’s writings to illustrate how malevolent compassion, exemplified by welfare systems, has led to negative societal outcomes.

Discusses how this malevolent compassion has contributed to the breakdown of the black family structure in America, emphasizing its destructive rather than constructive nature.

Acknowledges the overwhelming nature of current threats but reassures that hope exists for believers.

Notes that the evil is no longer hidden, it’s openly visible in society.

Reminds listeners that Christians are pilgrims with a purpose, placed in the world by God.

Urges believers to maintain hope and cheer, suggesting that their actions should glorify God by reflecting His light in dark times.

States that the solution to the cultural crisis is not political but spiritual, centered in the church.

Emphasizes that the church’s role is not only to make new Christians but to teach them to live out Christ’s commands, promoting transformation through a renewed mind.

Advocates for the study and application of a biblical Christian worldview as a counter to the current cultural threats.

Calls for a full commitment to Christianity, rejecting the notion of being "part-time" Christians, and encourages building fruitful relationships to glorify God.

Ends with an invitation for those moved by the message to come forward while the congregation stands and sings.