First Baptist Church of Thousand Oaks

Central to understanding the Bible is to comprehend the depth to which God suffered so that we could be comforted. God knows and understands our suffering because He, in Christ, suffered exactly as we do.

Many people live their lives as if God's view on sin has somehow changed, or even softened. In fact, the lie is so insidious that now many people have God supporting what He once declared an "abomination." Is God more tolerant toward sin than He used to be? Of course not. God never changes. This is our point of departure as we embark on a journey through God's Word.

In our present sermon series, “The Lies We Tell Ourselves About God”, last week we looked at Lie #1: “God Is Whoever or Whatever We Want Him to Be.” We learned that God is “Who” He said He was. He is Sovereign and Self-existent, Jealous and Exclusive, and Loving and Merciful. This week we tackle the lie, “There Are Many Roads That Lead to Heaven.”

A "Fake Gospel" is even deadlier than "Fake News." Fake News wreaks havoc for a season but a 'Fake Gospel" will lead many to an eternal reckoning. We see a "Fake Gospel" everywhere we look, including in many churches, and to my dismay, even in church. As much as we try to preach against and warn people about the eternal consequences of trusting in a "Fake Good News," many continue along this path.

What does it take to stay in line with God's will? Sometimes it's following in the traditions that have been in place for years. Other times it requires a complete reset. In this message Pastor Jack explains the reset that God has called our church to and how we are all called to be a part of His plan.