Our Battle Cry

The wars waged in the world today are wars of ideas and views. The battle cries, like resounding trumpets, are being carried forth all around the world each proclaiming and representing an ideology and viewpoint by which the suffering in the world will be alleviated. Some believe that by man’s own “inner goodness” the world will be changed while others believe that this can only be achieved through violence, terror and death. As a result there is a struggle for survival and a quest for answers.
In the midst of it all where is the battle cry of the gospel? Where are those who will hold up the blood stained banner of Christ which reveals sin to the world? Violence, intolerance, injustice, oppression, tyranny and so forth are all consequences of sin and the fallen condition of man. We cannot fight and vanquish sin by virtue of our “inner goodness” or by claiming to be able to penetrate our spiritual wonder by deepening our understanding of human nature and spirit. This is not the message of the gospel. The gospel reveals the sinful nature and wickedness of all humanity and reveals the plan of salvation through Christ. From this perspective the only solution to sin and wickedness is Christ Himself. Unless there is true heart felt repentance that leads to Christ, there is no victory over sin and wickedness neither is there pardon nor divine intervention for those who flatter themselves that their life has been upright and that their moral character is correct and thus feel no need to be humble before God.
So let our battle cry resound unto every nation, kindred, tongue and people with the everlasting gospel message of the first angel: “Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.” (Revelation 14:7). Let our cry of repentance and humility be the battle cry that leads to victory.