Out of love for Christ, zeal for His truth, and a desire to awaken His Church from compromise and neglect, the following theses are presented for public discussion. They confront the errors, distortions, and shallow practices that have crept into the Modern Church, both liberal and “traditional,” calling all believers to repent, return to historic faithfulness, and embrace obedience to God’s Word.

In the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ, who alone is King of the Church. Amen.

I. Theological Corruption (1–10)

1. The Church that denies the authority and sufficiency of Scripture no longer teaches Christ, but human opinion; generations are raised to believe what feels right instead of God’s Word.

2. When salvation is reduced to self-help, moral advice, or therapy, the true gospel is lost; men seek improvement, not redemption, and call this Christianity.

3. Generations now profess Christ without knowing Him, for catechesis, creeds, and theological instruction are abandoned, leaving faith shallow, untested, and easily swayed.

4. Doctrine is rejected as “cold” or unnecessary, though it is the lifeblood of faith, instructing, protecting, and guiding the soul toward knowledge, repentance, and obedience.

5. Emotionalism has replaced reverence; Christians are led by feeling rather than Scripture, producing joy without holiness, enthusiasm without obedience, and excitement without salvation.

6. Easy-believism produces false converts, who celebrate a decision but have never truly been reborn, confusing profession with possession, and teaching others to do the same.

7. Pastors neglect systematic teaching, leaving congregations ignorant of the Trinity, Christ’s work, and the Spirit’s power, rendering the Church unarmed against error, heresy, and temptation.

8. Churches emphasize pithy slogans, social media soundbites, and pop-psychology over study, producing disciples of culture rather than disciples of Christ.

9. Without doctrinal formation, the Church tolerates heresy, false teachers, and compromise; those ignorant of God’s truth cannot recognize deception or hold fast to righteousness.

10. The loss of theological rigor has stripped Christians of discernment, boldness, and awe; faith becomes sentimental and flexible, a shadow of the obedience Christ demands.

II. Ecclesiological Deformity (11–20)

11. The sacredness of God’s house has been replaced by spectacle, performance, emotions, and hype; worship entertains rather than exalts, drawing crowds to thrills instead of reverence for God.

12. Pastors are CEOs and event planners rather than shepherds; their primary task is no longer prayer, teaching, and equipping, but branding, social networking, and popularity contests.

13. Deacons either overstep into ruling the Church, usurping the elders’ authority, or they treat their office as honorary, neglecting the qualifications and mercy ministry God designed them to fulfill.

14. Church membership is optional, undefined, and unaccountable; the gathering of believers becomes a consumer choice rather than a covenant of obedience, fellowship, and mutual accountability.

15. The regulative principle of worship is abandoned for what attracts the unconverted; liturgy and historic practices are sacrificed for novelty, marketing, or comfort.

16. Corporate prayer, Scripture reading, and catechesis are neglected; meetings exist to entertain or inspire rather than cultivate obedience, holiness, and Christlike formation.

17. The Church substitutes social programs, events, and “engagement activities” for true discipleship, replacing the equipping of saints with passive spectatorship.

18. Churches define pastors as “all-in-one” leaders who visit, plan, run, and socialize rather than fulfilling Scripture’s mandate: to pray, study, teach, and faithfully preach God’s Word.

19. Sacred space is treated casually; the holiness of God’s house, the Lord’s Table, and corporate worship are diminished to backdrops for human emotion and cultural trends.

20. The gathering is seen as an evangelistic show rather than a covenantal assembly; God’s Word is preached with the goal of numbers, not obedience, sanctification, and witness.

III. Cultural Compromise (21–30)

21. The Church fears offending the world, silencing the bold proclamation of God’s truth, and replacing holy conviction with cultural convenience, leaving souls unwarned and unrepentant.

22. Political and cultural issues are avoided rather than confronted; Scripture is muted while moral decay advances, and God’s law is neglected for public approval.

23. Egalitarianism, critical theory, secular ideology, and moral relativism are embraced as wisdom, while the clear commands of Scripture are dismissed, mocked, or reinterpreted to suit culture.

24. Churches tolerate abortion, homosexual practice, LGBTQ+ affirmation, and all forms of sexual immorality, declaring them personal choices rather than sin; God’s law is denied, repentance neglected, and Christ’s lordship ignored.

25. Churches rewrite Scripture to fit modern sensibilities, declaring God’s Word flexible, subjective, or negotiable, and turning eternal truths into temporary cultural suggestions.

26. False teachers and heretical movements are tolerated, while faithful servants of Christ are silenced, marginalized, or accused of “intolerance,” weakening the Church’s witness.

27. Christians apologize for proclaiming truth to avoid offense, betraying the gospel by equating cultural approval with godly love, and denying holiness in the name of inclusion.

28. Cultural relevance is pursued above faithfulness to Christ; churches mimic the world to attract followers rather than confront sin and proclaim repentance with courage.

29. Prosperity and faith-healing gospels replace the cross with gain, health, and comfort; they promise blessings without repentance, distort Scripture, and enslave souls to greed and superstition.

30. All religions outside historic biblical Christianity are demon worship; the Church must reject tolerance and call all people to repentance and faith in Christ alone.

IV. Abandonment of Biblical Manhood & Womanhood (31–39)

31. Godly male leadership is replaced with effeminate, passive, or entertainment-driven men, leaving families and churches without courage, direction, or Christlike example.

32. Fathers are neglected, and Titus 2 discipleship is abandoned; men and women grow spiritually immature, families unravel, and the next generation is left undefended against worldly influences.

33. Masculinity is treated as toxic, strength as oppression, and femininity as the standard in leadership, distorting God’s design and dishonoring His creation.

34. Husbands’ and fathers’ spiritual authority is denied or diminished; households are fragmented, obedience becomes optional, and God’s covenantal order is ignored.

35. Honor and submission are mocked as oppressive; God-given roles are vilified rather than embraced as means of flourishing, unity, and obedience to Christ.

36. Gender confusion and egalitarianism are tolerated within leadership and teaching, producing disorder, rebellion, and the inversion of God’s intended order in church and home.

37. Activist agendas replace biblical roles, using the Church as a platform for social ideology rather than cultivating faithful men and women according to God’s Word.

38. Courageous, godly men are replaced with agreeable mediocrity; boldness for Christ is shunned, and both Church and family are left unprotected against error and compromise.

39. Biblical manhood and womanhood are mocked, ignored, or left unformed; children grow without models of Christlike leadership or godly submission, and holiness is compromised for cultural comfort.

V. Misguided Evangelism & Revivalism (40–48)

40. Evangelism has become “come and see” rather than “go and tell,” relying on events to draw crowds rather than sending disciples to proclaim repentance and faith.

41. Church events are designed to attract attendees, then tack on superficial gospel presentations; salvation is reduced to marketing metrics, attendance, and emotional response.

42. Revivalism has manufactured altar calls, with songs extended until emotions peak and decisions are coerced, creating professions of faith rather than genuine conversions.

43. Conversion is measured by feelings, raised hands, or public demonstration instead of regeneration, sanctification, and evidence of fruit in obedience to Christ.

44. Excitement is mistaken for the Spirit’s work; souls are assured of salvation by emotion, leaving them unprepared for trials, sanctification, and enduring faith.

45. Fear of God is replaced with guilt-free manipulation; pastors engineer emotion rather than preach repentance, holiness, and lifelong obedience to Christ.

46. Youth ministries prioritize spectacle over formation; food, games, and music replace catechesis, Scripture, and holiness, producing generations entertained rather than spiritually matured.

47. The Holy Spirit is treated as noise, hype, or performance, rather than the sanctifying power that convicts, regenerates, and equips the saints for ministry.

48. Preaching decisions over discipleship produces false assurance; sinners are told they are saved by a momentary prayer rather than true faith, leaving decades of sin and deception.

VI. Rejection of Historic Christianity (49–56)

49. Creeds, confessions, and catechisms are discarded as irrelevant; the wisdom of centuries is ignored, leaving Christians without a doctrinal foundation or the means to recognize heresy.

50. Churches define themselves however they please, constructing their own rules, rites, and identities; historic, biblical Christianity is ignored, leaving faith shaped by preference rather than Scripture.

51. Church history is neglected rather than studied as a safeguard against error; modern believers repeat the mistakes of past generations and embrace novelty over truth.

52. Early Church fathers are treated with suspicion, their guidance dismissed, and their theological insights replaced by shallow innovation and cultural trends.

53. Martyrs and saints are regarded as curiosities or quaint examples rather than models of obedience, courage, and steadfastness in the face of persecution.

54. Tradition is rejected unless convenient; historical practices are abandoned for personal preference, while “new” methods are elevated as spiritually superior.

55. Historic orthodoxy is labeled cold, irrelevant, or lifeless, while shallow emotionalism and novelty are praised as vibrant expressions of faith.

56. The communion of saints is replaced by radical individualism; Christians are isolated from the wisdom, accountability, and encouragement of the body of Christ.

VII. Abandonment of Christian Formation (57–65)

57. Catechesis and spiritual disciplines are neglected; generations grow in ignorance, having abandoned the historic methods of discipleship that formed saints for hundreds of years.

58. Bible literacy is low and excused, leaving generations ignorant of God’s Word and unprepared for life and doctrine.

59. Children’s ministries prioritize entertainment over formation; the Church has become a babysitter for souls rather than a trainer in righteousness.

60. Youth ministries have emphasized fun over theological depth; as a result, young adults have statistically left the Church or deconstructed because they were not grounded in truth and could find entertainment elsewhere.

61. Prayer meetings are rare, neglected, or focused solely on physical needs; the Spirit’s power and intercession for holiness and mission are ignored.

62. Sabbath and corporate worship are disregarded for convenience; numerical attendance or online metrics define “success,” replacing covenantal commitment and faithful participation.

63. Laypeople remain unequipped in study, doctrine, and theological discernment; the priesthood of all believers is reduced to spectatorship rather than active ministry.

64. Silence, solitude, and holiness are abandoned; constant noise, distraction, and entertainment dominate, leaving no room for reflection, repentance, or communion with God.

65. Spiritual maturity is treated as optional, while entertainment is expected; the Church raises consumers rather than disciples, producing shallow faith and weak obedience.

VIII. Superficial Traditions (66–73)

66. “Traditional churches” celebrate habits of the past century as if they were historic truth, mistaking preference for principle and novelty for innovation.

67. Fear of change is mistaken for faithfulness; comfort is preserved while obedience to God’s Word is neglected, and the advancement of the Gospel is stifled.

68. Preference is elevated above the command of God; personal taste and cultural conformity dictate worship, leadership, and ministry instead of Scripture and historical fidelity.

69. Shallow tradition replaces study of the historic Church; believers are taught routines instead of doctrine, liturgy, and the wisdom of the saints.

70. Convenience and preference are labeled “biblical fidelity”; pastors defend inertia as piety, while God’s commands are ignored or reinterpreted for comfort.

71. “It’s always been done this way” silences discernment; modern methods masquerade as fidelity while the Church drifts from historic orthodoxy and bold obedience.

72. Modern traditions masquerade as eternal principles; the Gospel is subordinated to ceremonies, aesthetics, and preferences, leaving Christ and His Word neglected.

73. Churches would rather preserve comfort than obey God, excusing disobedience under the guise of continuity or spiritual care, producing consumers instead of disciples.

IX. Corruption of the Mission (74–84)

74. Churches redefine “missions” as merely giving money, excusing themselves from the work of actually proclaiming the gospel and making disciples.

75. Evangelism is treated as a social invitation; sinners are enticed with entertainment rather than called to repentance and faith in Christ.

76. Church growth strategies prioritize numbers over obedience, measuring success by attendance, programs, and visibility rather than faithfulness to Christ’s commands.

77. Assimilation is elevated above true conversion; cultural conformity replaces the transformative power of regeneration and discipleship.

78. Cultural engagement supplants the proclamation of God’s Word, replacing conviction with compromise and obedience with approval-seeking.

79. Compassion without conviction is hollow; acts of service without the gospel leave souls comforted but unsaved.

80. Outreach becomes a tool for self-promotion; churches measure success by visibility, branding, or recognition rather than gospel faithfulness.

81. Humanitarianism replaces the Great Commission, and good works are celebrated as missions while lost souls remain unreached and unconverted.

82. Church leaders confuse social change with discipleship; programs and activism substitute for faithful teaching and the equipping of saints.

83. Believers in local churches measure mission by busyness or programs rather than faithful witness, discipleship, and fruit produced by the Spirit.

84. Good deeds without gospel truth deceive; humanitarian success becomes a false gospel, comforting the lost while leaving them unrepentant and unprepared for eternity.

X. Spiritual Lukewarmness (85–95)

85. Sin is redefined to suit comfort; what God condemns is excused, and offense against the Creator is minimized to preserve cultural approval.

86. Fear of God, reverence, and awe are replaced with casual familiarity; Christ is treated as friend or peer rather than holy Lord and Judge.

87. Lukewarmness is celebrated as love or inclusivity; mediocrity in obedience is praised while zeal for God’s Word is disparaged.

88. Holiness is measured by social norms or feelings; Scripture becomes optional, personal preference determines morality, and obedience is seen as legalistic or unloving.

89. True repentance is replaced by moralistic self-improvement; believers are encouraged to tweak behavior while the heart remains unbroken before God.

90. The wrath, majesty, and sovereignty of God are treated as outdated, offensive, or hateful; His judgment is minimized and His glory obscured.

91. Christians live as practical atheists, ignoring Christ’s return, His lordship, and their call to live as pilgrims and exiles in a hostile world.

92. Fruitless debates replace evangelism and obedience; endless quarrels over secondary matters consume energy while the lost remain unproclaimed to and the Church remains unformed.

93. Comfort is prized above courage; believers conform to culture rather than confronting sin, error, and the idolatry of self, leaving the Church powerless.

94. Faith without fervor is tolerated; lukewarm worship, tepid prayer, and nominal obedience are excused as “loving” when they actually dishonor God.

95. Spiritual lethargy prevails; the Church drifts, enthralled by trends, shallow fellowship, and ease, while Christ’s kingdom advances without zeal, repentance, or obedience.