The Deception Of Cultural Christians

Matthew 7:13-15, “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”

Merely claiming to be a Christian, or joining a Christian organization, or partaking of a Christian culture, or ascribing to some Christian philosophies, or claiming to be a "Cultural Christian" (the latest bizarre trend) isn't the same as being born again.

I was shocked recently when I learned a new term, “Cultural Christian.” A "Cultural Christian" is someone who likes and embraces all the aspects of Christianity, but rejects the doctrine. Avowed atheist Dr. Richard Dawkins claims to be a Cultural Christian. You couldn't make this insanity up! That's like calling yourself a Cultural Republican, but then voting Democrat. Could the world get any crazier?

Elon Musk (an agnostic which effectively makes him an atheist) professes to be a Cultural Christian. A lot of people want all the goodness of Christianity, but without Jesus Christ. Sorry, it simply doesn't work that way. Without Christ there is no Christianity!

This is what a “modernist” is, someone who has never been born again but claims to be a Christian. Oprah Winfrey is also a modernist. Although Oprah claims to be a Christian, she does not believe Jesus is the only way to Heaven. What saith the Scripture?

Acts 4:10-12, “Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”

Like it or not, Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven, the only way to make peace with the Father. I witnessed to a Roman Catholic man once who literally cried while speaking about how much he loves God, but when I mentioned the precious name of Jesus (the name above every other name according to Philippians 2:9-11) he snarled and expressed contempt for the dear Savior. What saith the Scripture? 1st John 2:23, “Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.”

The term “Cultural Christian” is a misnomer. It should be called a “Fake Christian.” We are living in strange and wicked times when avowed atheists are becoming ordained pastors and claiming to be Christians. Yes, there are atheist pastors who have publicly renounced their faith while still engaging in ministry or community leadership roles. Sadly, Richard Dawkins, Elon Musk and Oprah Winfrey will split Hell wide open the moment they die, unless they repent of their unbelief and solely trust Christ to be saved. Some have even started new organizations or communities focused on secular values and support.

Even so, come, Lord Jesus!