15 Reasons Why Some Ex-Christians Left Their Faith - msn.com
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The writer of this article left out the real reason some "ex-Christians" left their faith: They were never Christians to begin with. Our Lord Jesus warned us about "fake Christians" coming to Him on Judgement Day:
"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." - Matthew 7:21-23Here is a good sermon on these verses: Religion Without Regeneration: John Wesley's Testimony, by Rev. Ian Brown
And here are some resources to help out with 3 of the 15 reasons some "lose" their faith:
Objection #1: The Problem of Evil and Suffering.
Response:
- If God is Good, Why Do I Suffer? by R.C. Sproul
- What is Evil and Where Did it Come From? by R.C. Sproul
Objection #2: The Evolution of Values.
Response:
- Knuckle-Dragging Neanderthals Oppose Same-Sex Marriage - The Atrocities of Nero, by Pastor Kevin Swanson (2014)
- A Biblical Response to the Supreme Court Decision, by Dr. David P. Murray (2015)
Objection #3: The Problem of Free Will vs. Predestination. The Decree of Reprobation, by Rev. Cornelis (Neil) Pronk
Response:
- Total Depravity, by Rev. Paul den Butter
- The Decree of Reprobation, by Rev. Cornelis (Neil) Pronk [Text: Romans 9]
- John Calvin: The Galleons of Grace, by Dr. Ian Brown [Text: Romans 8:29 & 30]
