You have not been modified, you have been transformed. God doesn't just want to reform the church, he wants to transform the world.
In Acts 15, the apostles had gathered because Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles. The Pharisees (those who understood the Law) wanted the Gentiles to follow the Judeo Law. After the meeting in Acts 15, it was decided that the Gentiles were not required to follow the Old Testament Law. In the same way, as those from the New Age movement encounter God, are we going to hold them to our standards or only the key things that could adversely affect their relationship with God?
God favors both the righteous and the unrighteous. We are called to love our enemies and bless those who persecute us. We need to love in a felt way that has action on it. How does a holy nation behave to other nations? Honor all people, honor the king.
Danny gives a powerful message on heaven invading earth on both men and women. Paul was a champion of justice coming to the earth. The heart behind Paul's message is FREEDOM. Paul dealt with the issue that the Jewish people viewed the Gentiles as inferior. Paul changes the requirement of circumcision to baptism and faith working through love. This path not only allowed Gentiles in, but it also paved the way for women to be baptized. Prior to this, women only had their value through a circumcized husband, but now they have access to value through themselves. The traditions of man have been trying to tell God what to do for a really long time.
Resources listed:
Why Not Women Loren Cunningham, founder of YWAM
Women in the Church Grenz & Kjesbo
10 lies The Church Tells Women Lee Grady
