As a Christian, I’ve walked a road that many of you may relate to. Years ago, I found myself “living in sin”, cohabiting with a partner outside of marriage, a phrase we in Scotland know well. I justified it, leaning on liberal Bible teachers who softened God’s Word to fit my choices. I understand the struggles and the guilt that come with this situation, and I want to share my journey with you.
Introduction: The Fight That Shows Your Faith
Here at bornagainchristians.org, we grow in faith together, whether you are new to Jesus or a longtime believer! Today, we’re diving into a battle every Christian faces: wrestling with sin. This powerful truth sums it up: A true believer wrestles with sin, not out of defeat, but out of a desire to grow closer to God.
As Christians in Scotland, particularly in Glasgow and Helensburgh, we face a growing challenge from Bethel Church and the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). Their music-driven emotionalism, seen in programs like The Send’s KC Mission School and leaders like Sean Feucht, risks producing false converts, people drawn to feelings rather than the true gospel.
Who Was Rev. Robert Kirk?
Introduction
I have an interest in Rev. Robert Kirk, who was a Scottish minister and scholar who lived from 1644 to 1692. He is best known for translating the Bible into Scottish Gaelic, though I’m not a Gaelic speaker, but Kirk made God’s Word accessible to Highland communities. His work on the Gaelic Psalms and Bible is connected to my family's heritage in the Free Church of Scotland, which had a tradition of Scripture-focused worship.
At BornAgainChristians.org, we stand with our brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those facing persecution. The recent conflict between India and Pakistan, with missile strikes and a ceasefire on May 10, 2025, reminds us to pray for peace and protection for Christians in both nations. Hebrews 13:3 calls us to “remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them.” The story of Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian, inspires us to pray and advocate for the persecuted.
A Group Making Big Claims
A group called the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light is based in Crewe, England, not far from us in Scotland. Their leader, Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq, says he is the Mahdi, an Islamic saviour. He claims to be the true Pope and a successor to Jesus and Muhammad. He says his group is the true religion and will build a divine state. These claims sound like the false messiahs Jesus warned about.
A “Hinky” Feeling About Human Plans
As born-again Christians, we trust in God’s sovereignty over His creation (Psalm 24:1, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it”). Yet, recent news about solar geoengineering, experiments to dim the sun to fight climate change, stirs an unease in me. From the UK’s £50 million plan to Bill Gates’ funding, these human interventions feel hinky, especially when tied to figures like Anthony Fauci and global vaccine efforts.
A Blaze That Shatters Lies
In 2025, we mark 500 years of faith that smashes through deception. On January 21, 1525, Conrad Grebel baptised George Blaurock in a Zurich hideout. No baby rituals, no fluff, just a man choosing Jesus, raw and true: “He who believes and is baptised will be saved” (Mark 16:16, NKJV). That spark lit the Torchbearers’ fire, the Anabaptist movement, and it’s thundering in my soul.
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