23-1119p - 5-Rise of a Demonic Worldview, Scott Reynolds
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5-Rise of a Demonic Worldview & the National Rift
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Scripture Reading
- Bible Reader: (0:03 - 1:22), Scott Reynolds
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- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18,
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Discusses the fate of those who have died in faith, stating they will not be disadvantaged at the return of Jesus.
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Emphasizes belief in Jesus' death and resurrection, promising that those who have died will be brought back to life by God.
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Describes the second coming of Christ with dramatic imagery: descending from heaven with a command, an archangel’s voice, and a trumpet blast.
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The dead in Christ rise first, followed by those still alive being caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord, ensuring eternal presence with Him.
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Encourages believers with the promise of eternal life.
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Summary
Preacher: Scott Reynolds
(1:27 - 1:52) Introduction to Webinar Series
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Introduces an ongoing webinar series by Dr. Del Tackett titled "The Seven Threats of Our Time," focusing on "The Rise of a Demonic Worldview and The National Rift" in the current session.
(1:52 - 2:09) Continuation from Previous Session
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Notes the need to revisit the nature of God, specifically His unity and diversity, and how these concepts relate to His actions and glory.
(2:10 - 2:52) God’s Design in Social Institutions
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Explains how God’s unity and diversity are reflected in social institutions like family, where male and female roles are highlighted as an example.
(2:53 - 3:33) God’s Relationship with Humanity and Social Structures
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Discusses various relationships (God and man, state and citizens) as a reflection of God’s unity and diversity, aimed at producing fruitfulness and glory for God.
(3:34 - 3:41) Family as a Fruitful Institution
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Begins to discuss the purpose of the family in Malachi, focusing on the production of godly offspring.
(3:42 - 4:08) Further Discussion on Godly Fruit in Family
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Continues the explanation from Malachi about the purpose of marriage being for producing godly offspring, linking it to fruitfulness.
(4:08 - 4:20) Fruitfulness in Labor
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Illustrates how labor, like farming or crafting, is designed to be fruitful according to God’s plan.
(4:20 - 4:39) Roles of State and Church in Fruitfulness
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Describes the state’s role in protecting property and institutions to enable fruitfulness, and the church’s role in equipping members for the same.
(4:40 - 5:08) God’s Modus Operandi Through Institutions
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Explains that all God’s institutions are meant to produce fruit, which in turn glorifies God.
(5:08 - 5:34) Satan’s Opposing Tactics
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Contrasts God’s unity with Satan’s aim to bring disunity, war, and isolation among people.
(5:35 - 5:51) Satan’s Perversion of Diversity
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Outlines how Satan corrupts God’s intended diversity, particularly in the roles and relationships within institutions.
(5:51 - 6:05) Destructive Intent of Satan
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Notes Satan’s goal to destroy relationships and roles within God’s institutions, introducing perversity.
(6:06 - 6:33) Examples of Demonic Influence in History
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Mentions historical figures like Uzziah and Saul, and how Satan seeks to consolidate power, often misinterpreted as merely political.
(6:33 - 6:45) Statism as Demonic Influence
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Argues that the state consolidating all power under itself is a demonic, not merely political, action.
(6:45 - 7:13) Historical Context of Cultural Shifts
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Suggests understanding history is key to comprehending current cultural phenomena, leading into a historical overview.
(7:13 - 7:55) Satan’s Influence from the Beginning
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Recalls Satan’s initial deception in the Garden of Eden, setting the stage for ongoing conflict between God’s order and Satan’s chaos.
(7:57 - 8:15) Introduction to Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
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Begins discussing Hegel’s philosophical influence, humorously noting the complexity of his name.
(8:16 - 8:41) Hegel’s Dialectic
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Explains Hegel’s concept of the dialectic where thesis and antithesis clash, leading to a synthesis or higher idea.
(8:41 - 8:58) Hegel’s Influence on Marx
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Highlights Hegel’s impact on Marx, focusing on how ideas evolve through conflict.
(8:58 - 9:36) Detailed Explanation of the Dialectic
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Further elaborates on the dialectic process with examples of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis in ideological development.
(9:37 - 10:10) Hegel’s Notion of Idea Evolution
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Discusses how Hegel viewed this dialectic as an evolutionary process of ideas.
(10:12 - 11:10) Marx’s Adaptation of the Dialectic
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Describes how Marx applied Hegel’s dialectic to class struggle, leading to his vision of socialism and communism.
(11:14 - 11:49) Marx’s Dialectic and Political Strategy
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Notes Marx’s view of ongoing crises and conflicts as steps towards communism.
(11:50 - 12:34) Conflict and Crisis in Marxism
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Explains that Marxism sees socialism as a series of crises leading to the ultimate goal of communism.
(12:35 - 13:14) Vision of Communist Utopia
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Describes Marx’s utopian vision where all conflict and ownership cease.
(13:16 - 13:34) Characteristics of Socialism in Marxism
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Defines socialism as involving continuous conflict and crisis to advance towards communism.
(13:35 - 14:11) Destruction of Social Order by Marxism
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States that Marx advocated for the abolition of traditional institutions like family to dismantle oppressive structures.
(14:12 - 14:44) Marxist Critique of Religious and Familial Structures
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Points out Marx’s disdain for religion (opiate of the masses) and the family as oppressive systems.
(14:44 - 15:54) The Role of Conflict in Marxist Philosophy
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Discusses how each conflict in socialism leads to further destruction of God’s intended structures.
(15:55 - 16:12) Historical Context of Marx’s Time
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Provides context of Marx’s era, highlighting social issues during the Industrial Revolution.
(16:12 - 16:43) Marx as a Tool of Satan
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Suggests Marx was used by Satan to propose a "demonic solution" to real societal problems.
(16:44 - 17:18) Excerpt from Communist Manifesto
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Quotes the Manifesto on how the proletariat should centralize production under state control.
(17:19 - 18:02) Clarification on State Role in Marxism
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Clarifies that while communism aims for no state, socialism involves the state taking control as a transitional phase.
(18:02 - 18:15) Clarification on Despotic Means in Marxism
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Describes the necessity of despotic actions, like the seizure of property, to implement Marxism’s vision of statism and socialism.
(18:16 - 18:53) Forcible Overthrow of Social Conditions
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Highlights the Communist Manifesto’s statement on the need for forcible overthrow of existing social conditions to achieve Marxist utopia.
(18:54 - 19:14) Marxism’s Aim to Destroy God’s Institutions
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Explains that the overthrow of social institutions is central to Marxism’s path to utopia.
(19:15 - 19:34) Richard Wurmbrand’s Perspective on Marx
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Notes Wurmbrand’s analysis of Marx in his biography, linking Marxism to persecution and suffering.
(19:35 - 19:58) Wurmbrand’s Biography on Marx’s Demonic Influence
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Discusses Wurmbrand’s depiction of Marx’s life, suggesting demonic influences on Marx.
(19:59 - 20:20) Other Biographies on Marx’s Character
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References Robert Payne’s biography, which also discusses Marx’s alleged demonic possession or influence.
(20:20 - 20:46) Marx’s Personal Life and Ideology
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Describes Marx’s personal struggles, including poverty and alcoholism, linking these to his ideological pursuits.
(20:47 - 21:19) Ten Points from the Communist Manifesto
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Lists actions from the Manifesto aimed at abolishing private property and implementing state control.
(21:20 - 22:02) Further Points from the Manifesto
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Continues listing Manifesto points, emphasizing state control over inheritance, immigration, and economic sectors.
(22:03 - 22:11) Summary of Marxism as a Worldview
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Summarizes Marxism’s foundations in naturalism, materialism, dialectics, and class conflict.
(22:12 - 22:34) Characteristics of Marxism
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Outlines the essence of Marxism: class conflict, destruction of social institutions, and the pursuit of utopia through socialism.
(22:35 - 22:53) Marxist View on Capitalism and Private Property
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States Marxism’s view of capitalism and private property as evils to be eradicated.
(22:54 - 23:29) Three Core Aspects of Marxism
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Breaks down Marxism into pitting people against each other, destroying social institutions, and establishing a new ethic.
(23:29 - 24:27) New Marxist Ethic
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Explains the Marxist ethic where actions promoting socialism are deemed good, and those opposing are evil, with reference to historical figures like Lenin and Stalin.
(24:27 - 25:01) Bernie Sanders' Socialist Vision
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Quotes Sanders defining socialism, reflecting Marxist ideology of collective ownership and class struggle.
(25:02 - 25:26) Utopia as Marxism’s End Goal
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Emphasizes that utopia is the ultimate aim of Marxism, justifying extreme actions to reach it.
(25:26 - 26:01) Legal and Social Implications of Marxist Ethics
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Illustrates how Marxist ethics might justify different legal treatments based on alignment with socialist goals.
(26:02 - 27:01) The Frankfurt School and Antonio Gramsci
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Discusses the adaptation of Marxism by the Frankfurt School and Gramsci’s influence in understanding why Marxism wasn’t catching on in America.
(27:02 - 27:37) Redefining Oppression in America
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Explains Gramsci’s strategy to identify new oppressors and oppressed, focusing on race and minority status.
(27:37 - 27:56) Critical Race Theory and Kimberly Crenshaw
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Introduces Crenshaw’s role in developing critical race theory from the Frankfurt School’s ideas.
(27:57 - 28:20) Critical Race Theory’s Premises
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Describes how critical race theory views American society as inherently oppressive due to racial dynamics.
(28:28 - 28:59) Intersectionality and Multiple Forms of Oppression
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Discusses Crenshaw’s intersectionality, connecting various forms of oppression under Marxist theory.
(28:59 - 29:16) Black Lives Matter and Marxism
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Links the founding of Black Lives Matter by Patrice Cullors to Marxist ideology.
(29:17 - 29:55) Ideological Framework of BLM
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Reveals Cullors' acknowledgment of Marxist training and the original BLM stance on family abolition.
(29:56 - 30:50) Growing Favorability of Socialism in the U.S.
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Provides statistics showing increasing acceptance of socialism, especially among younger generations.
(30:51 - 31:25) Voter Preferences for Socialism
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Notes the significant increase in willingness to vote for a socialist candidate among millennials.
(31:34 - 32:39) Cultural Reflection of Marxist Utopia
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Relates John Lennon’s "Imagine" to socialist ideals, reflecting on the song’s vision of a world without possessions.
(32:39 - 33:49) Socialist Interpretation of "Imagine"
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Quotes the Socialist Party of Great Britain’s interpretation of "Imagine" as a vision shared by socialists for a classless, peaceful society.
(33:34 - 33:49) Reality of Communist Implementation
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Suggests looking at the historical outcomes of communism to understand the practical implications of these ideals.
(33:55 - 34:13) Conclusion on Worldview Rift
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Acknowledges the existence of a significant worldview rift in the nation, focusing on the removal of God from societal equations.
(34:13 - 34:30) Demonic Nature of the Rift
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Describes the worldview rift as anti-God and anti-Christ, aimed at erasing God’s directives.
(34:31 - 34:47) First True Worldview Rift
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Posits that this is the first genuine worldview rift in American culture.
(34:47 - 35:08) Approach to the Rift - Engagement Project
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Suggests the Engagement Project as a response to the cultural rift, referencing 2 Timothy for guidance on dealing with opposition.
(35:09 - 35:45) Scriptural Guidance on Dealing with Opposition
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Quotes 2 Timothy 2:24-26 to illustrate the approach of gentle instruction and the hope of repentance from the devil’s influence.
(35:45 - 36:17) Engagement with Non-Believers
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Refers to Colossians 4:5-6 to advocate for wise conduct and gracious speech in interactions with those outside the faith.
(36:17 - 37:02) Vision for Engagement
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Outlines a vision of engaging with a small community, building deep relationships, praying for them, and speaking truth and wisdom, emphasizing this isn’t a political solution but a spiritual one.
(37:05 - 37:29) Faith in God’s Power to Change
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Encourages faith in God’s ability to change hearts, questioning who can alter inherent conditions like leprosy, suggesting only God can.
(37:29 - 37:51) Role of Christians in the World
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Reminds believers of their hopeful stance despite the overwhelming cultural threats, emphasizing their role as pilgrims with a purpose.
(37:52 - 38:06) Encouragement and Provision
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Affirms that God has provided everything needed to fulfill His directives, encouraging hope.
(38:08 - 38:30) Maintaining Hope in Adversity
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Urges believers to remain hopeful and cheerful, letting their good works shine to glorify God amidst the cultural storm.
(38:32 - 39:45) Closing Prayer
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Ends with a prayer for strength, courage, and effective witness among those in the community, asking for God’s work in hearts and minds for His glory.
(39:45 - 39:45) Invitation
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Extends an invitation for those moved by the message to respond, concluding with a call to stand and sing.