Dr. Ed Johnson III

Follower of Jesus, Husband to Tiffany, Father to Desirae and Gabrielle, Planting Lead Pastor of @harvestfbc, author, Doctor of Ministry (DTS)

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

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[Dr. Ed Johnson III @edjohnson3rd]

sex before marriage, same-sex (which is labeled differently today as homosexual/lesbianism/transgender/etc.), lust, bestiality, etc. /end

[Dr. Ed Johnson III @edjohnson3rd]

It has become increasingly clear and concerning that too many of us as Christian pastors, preachers, and leaders have softened our stance (or have abandoned altogether) on preaching/teaching and holding one another lovingly accountable to /1

[Dr. Ed Johnson III @edjohnson3rd]

of whom he said the Spirit would reveal the truth that belonged to him [Jesus]). He promoted God’s good design of binary genders and heterosexual marriage. And he spoke about sexual immorality or fornication, which includes all types of unlawful sexual sins: /6

[Dr. Ed Johnson III @edjohnson3rd]

So, before we jump down a church’s throat about what they are or are not doing, let’s first take a look at what’s happening on the HOME front.

(See Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Ephesians 6:4)

[Dr. Ed Johnson III @edjohnson3rd]

It has been said that the reason churches are “not reaching the next generation” is because they don’t have relevant music, programming, etc.

There is no doubt that SOME churches are stuck in a bygone era & have made certain church traditions/expressions sacred and untouchable.

[Dr. Ed Johnson III @edjohnson3rd]

But I would contend that a primary reason why some younger people are not being reached is due to the lack of PARENTAL commitment to and teaching on the Christian faith and the local church.