With the winds of cultural relevance swirling around the church, I often wonder if the "called out" of God can withstand the turbulent storm. Issues abound today demanding our consideration for cultural reflection. We stand at a crossroads of relevance and revelation.
I can see the point of cultural relevance. Relevance will give us an "in" within the greater cultural context. Arguments like "How can we win them if we cannot understand them?" or "Why would they listen to us when we don't speak their language?" I get it. But . . .
If the divine revelation of God gives us insight into the will and desire of God, how can we set that aside. Our appeal to culture is not as one who wants to transform culture by molding God's truths into neatly packaged and culturally relevant spheres. We are messengers, not editors.
I feel like those of us who believe that God actually revealed His plan and will to us should just stand upon that solid rock. Our God is a mighty fortress. He can withstand the onslaught. He is a bulwark never failing. He will stand even when our arguments fall. He will remain unchanged in the churning sea of modern culture.
A mighty fortress is our God . . .
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