The Modern Echo — Has the Reformation Been Reversed?

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(The Great Falling Away, Part 9)

“For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator…”
— Romans 1:25, NASB1995

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What Was Recovered… Is Being Replaced

The Reformation gave God’s people back what had been stolen:

• The Word of God in their language
• The freedom to approach God directly
• The assurance of salvation by grace through faith

But in recent decades, that truth has begun to fade—not by force, but by neglect, compromise, and distraction.

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How Is the Modern Church Reversing the Reformation?

1. Scripture is No Longer Central (Sola Scriptura Reversed)

• Sermons are motivational, not expository
• Human wisdom is blended with theology
• The Bible is treated as optional—or reinterpreted to fit culture

2. Faith Becomes Performance (Sola Fide Reversed)

• Salvation is portrayed as try harder rather than trust Christ
• Obedience is confused with earning
• People question if they’re ever “doing enough”

3. Church Becomes Institution Again

• Mega structures and leadership hierarchies resemble Rome
• Spiritual authority is centralized
• Programs replace prayer and presence

4. Christ is Replaced by Systems (Solus Christus Reversed)

• Counseling replaces discipleship
• Strategy replaces the Spirit
• Pastors and theologians become mediators of truth

5. God’s Glory is Shared with Man (Soli Deo Gloria Reversed)

• Ministries are built around personalities
• Celebrity culture thrives in pulpits
• The applause of man is mistaken for the blessing of God

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From Remnant to Routine

“Having a form of godliness, but denying its power…”
— 2 Timothy 3:5

We may use biblical language… but lack biblical substance.
We may sing of surrender… but live in self.
We may look alive… but be lukewarm.

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The Call Remains: Come Out. Return. Remain.

“Hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown.”
— Revelation 3:11

The Reformation must not be remembered—it must be revived.

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Application for Today

• Is my life shaped by Scripture—or opinion?
• Do I live in faith—or performance?
• Am I following a system—or Christ?
• Do I want God’s glory—or man’s approval?

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Revelation 18:4

“Come out of her, My people…”