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
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18,
  • Discusses the fate of those who have died in faith, stating they will not be disadvantaged at the return of Jesus.

  • Emphasizes belief in Jesus' death and resurrection, promising that those who have died will be brought back to life by God.

  • Describes the second coming of Christ with dramatic imagery: descending from heaven with a command, an archangel’s voice, and a trumpet blast.

  • 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.

  • Encourages believers with the promise of eternal life.

Summary

Preacher: Scott Reynolds

(1:27 - 1:52) Introduction to Webinar Series

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Explains that all God’s institutions are meant to produce fruit, which in turn glorifies God.

(5:08 - 5:34) Satan’s Opposing Tactics

  • 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

  • Outlines how Satan corrupts God’s intended diversity, particularly in the roles and relationships within institutions.

(5:51 - 6:05) Destructive Intent of Satan

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Begins discussing Hegel’s philosophical influence, humorously noting the complexity of his name.

(8:16 - 8:41) Hegel’s Dialectic

  • 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

  • Highlights Hegel’s impact on Marx, focusing on how ideas evolve through conflict.

(8:58 - 9:36) Detailed Explanation of the Dialectic

  • 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

  • Discusses how Hegel viewed this dialectic as an evolutionary process of ideas.

(10:12 - 11:10) Marx’s Adaptation of the Dialectic

  • 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

  • Notes Marx’s view of ongoing crises and conflicts as steps towards communism.

(11:50 - 12:34) Conflict and Crisis in Marxism

  • 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

  • Describes Marx’s utopian vision where all conflict and ownership cease.

(13:16 - 13:34) Characteristics of Socialism in Marxism

  • Defines socialism as involving continuous conflict and crisis to advance towards communism.

(13:35 - 14:11) Destruction of Social Order by Marxism

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Provides context of Marx’s era, highlighting social issues during the Industrial Revolution.

(16:12 - 16:43) Marx as a Tool of Satan

  • Suggests Marx was used by Satan to propose a "demonic solution" to real societal problems.

(16:44 - 17:18) Excerpt from Communist Manifesto

  • Quotes the Manifesto on how the proletariat should centralize production under state control.

(17:19 - 18:02) Clarification on State Role in Marxism

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Discusses Wurmbrand’s depiction of Marx’s life, suggesting demonic influences on Marx.

(19:59 - 20:20) Other Biographies on Marx’s Character

  • 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

  • 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

  • Lists actions from the Manifesto aimed at abolishing private property and implementing state control.

(21:20 - 22:02) Further Points from the Manifesto

  • Continues listing Manifesto points, emphasizing state control over inheritance, immigration, and economic sectors.

(22:03 - 22:11) Summary of Marxism as a Worldview

  • Summarizes Marxism’s foundations in naturalism, materialism, dialectics, and class conflict.

(22:12 - 22:34) Characteristics of Marxism

  • 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

  • States Marxism’s view of capitalism and private property as evils to be eradicated.

(22:54 - 23:29) Three Core Aspects of Marxism

  • Breaks down Marxism into pitting people against each other, destroying social institutions, and establishing a new ethic.

(23:29 - 24:27) New Marxist Ethic

  • 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

  • Quotes Sanders defining socialism, reflecting Marxist ideology of collective ownership and class struggle.

(25:02 - 25:26) Utopia as Marxism’s End Goal

  • Emphasizes that utopia is the ultimate aim of Marxism, justifying extreme actions to reach it.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Introduces Crenshaw’s role in developing critical race theory from the Frankfurt School’s ideas.

(27:57 - 28:20) Critical Race Theory’s Premises

  • 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

  • Discusses Crenshaw’s intersectionality, connecting various forms of oppression under Marxist theory.

(28:59 - 29:16) Black Lives Matter and Marxism

  • Links the founding of Black Lives Matter by Patrice Cullors to Marxist ideology.

(29:17 - 29:55) Ideological Framework of BLM

  • 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.

  • Provides statistics showing increasing acceptance of socialism, especially among younger generations.

(30:51 - 31:25) Voter Preferences for Socialism

  • Notes the significant increase in willingness to vote for a socialist candidate among millennials.

(31:34 - 32:39) Cultural Reflection of Marxist Utopia

  • 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"

  • 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

  • Suggests looking at the historical outcomes of communism to understand the practical implications of these ideals.

(33:55 - 34:13) Conclusion on Worldview Rift

  • 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

  • Describes the worldview rift as anti-God and anti-Christ, aimed at erasing God’s directives.

(34:31 - 34:47) First True Worldview Rift

  • Posits that this is the first genuine worldview rift in American culture.

(34:47 - 35:08) Approach to the Rift - Engagement Project

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Affirms that God has provided everything needed to fulfill His directives, encouraging hope.

(38:08 - 38:30) Maintaining Hope in Adversity

  • 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

  • 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

  • Extends an invitation for those moved by the message to respond, concluding with a call to stand and sing.