Christian Cult or Disciple of Christ

Webster's Dictionary defines a cult as a formal religious respect or awe inspired by the dignity, wisdom, dedication, or talent of a person; a system of religious beliefs and ritual. Unfortunately, in this Age of Information, many would-be disciples, when offered the opportunity to become a member of the Body of Christ, find that the timeless wisdom of God is forfeited for the desires and traditions of (wo)men.

The "church" is then left with three options:

1. Change to reflect the culture of today's world,
2. Continue in the paths that lead to destruction, or
3. Re-evaluate what it means to be a Christian.

Throughout this site, you we will be challenged in ways unlike ever before! You We will be presented with Biblical, and not cultural understanding of what the Creator designated for your our lives. You We will go through the history of the church as well as the politics of today, to understand how you we have gotten to this point. And, hopefully, you we will become the salt and light that the Son of God taught us to be.

Cult Test for Christians

This test contains five simple multiple choice questions that anyone can answer. I'd suggest you write down your answers in a journal so you can come back later and see if your beliefs have changed. After you answer the questions, continue reading to see how to proceed.

Answer Honestly

Question 1. The leader of my belief organization is __________.

1. The priest, pastor, or preacher at the pulpit.
2. The church as a body or denomination.
3. Me, I do not subscribe to organized religion.
4. Spiritual in nature.
5. The Creator.

Question 2. The meaning of life is _______.

1. A mystery that no one can solve.
2. Found in my relationship with like-minded people.
3. To be happy and successful - whatever it takes.
4. Being a part of the Universe.
5. Well laid out, with obstacles that are able to be overcome.

Question 3. Jesus of Nazareth is/was __________.

1. God made into the image of man.
2. My friend in time of need or spiritual spouse.
3. A moralistic leader of long ago, but possibly a myth.
4. In touch with spiritual energies all around us.
5. The greatest Messenger of God, worthy to be deemed "Son".

Question 4. Miracles are ____________.

1. Found solely in the chronicles of the book we call the Bible.
2. Everyday occurrences that show that God loves us.
3. Can be explained by science already, if not later with more technology.
4. Proof that there are other forces at work.
5. Events that work within the Laws of Creation meant for the glory of God.

Question 5. The "Gospel" of Jesus starts with _____________.

1. A list of "it is written" rules/laws, establishing that you are an unworthy sinner.
2. A gift of salvation provided by One who hung on the cross.
3. A shaming con with a questionable "As seen on TV" guarantee.
4. Wisdom from the heavens.
5. A Way to overcome mistakes through grace and forgiveness that is shown by love.

How Did You Do?

I am quite sure that you probably picked up the pattern in the answers to this little test. Hopefully, that didn't sway your results. I also hope that you answered them honestly, that is, that you chose the answer that you truly believe and practice rather than the "right" answer. Additionally, there are possibly a thousand different options to complete such a questions that I did not list.

For those who want the "label" based on your answers found on most internet quizzes here they are:

• The Authoritarian Choosing the first answer in most of these questions, you tend to idolize the man or woman in authority. You are comfortable with such sayings as "touch not God's anointed" and "the mystery of God". If you want answer's outside the leader's area of expertise or blessing beyond the leader's belief, you will fall short of God's purpose. Additionally, if you are so bold as to question the human at the pulpit, even the most spiritual pastor may feel compelled to be led by the members of the body rather than the True Head of the Church.
• Well CULTured Choosing the second answer shows you have great pack mentality. You get angry when someone omits "God" when blessing someone who sneezes, and with over 70,000 worldwide denominations of Christianity throughout the world, you insist that your way of belief and doing is right. "We are in this world, but not of it", yet did you every shout "Amen!" like a spiritual robot with no clue what was said? I don't know how many times I've walked out of churches that cheered when preachers called for the heads of other churches that did not conform to their cult-ish traditions. With "brothers and sisters" like this, who needs enemies?
• The Confident Rebel You already have everything figured out, but for everyone else reading, you leaned towards option #3. If you have some Christian-religious experience, you probably are laughing at how the Trinitarians didn't get to pick that choice. You are free to do whatever you want! You may be an "Ignorance is bliss" or "Everyone else is ignorant" type. When it comes to religion, you are a bit cynical - but you gotta be you! Sometimes though, you don't have all the answers, and in frustration you build a lie to live upon - and in that filter, you establish your view of others (I'll give you time to realize what was just said).
• Spiritual but not Religious We don't need to read your palm to realize you opted for number 4. You see the power beyond conventional wisdom throughout your whole experience! You may or may not consider yourself as a practitioner of Wicca or Voodoo - you may simply be in touch with the spiritual realm around you, gaining wisdom from all creation. You are an enlightened one by some respects, however, you are easily tempted to go down paths that are darkened from your experience. Sure, you can make a mean brew, but in your drunkenness do you forget your established spiritual creed?
• The Liar You didn't think that I was going to point out that you chose the final answer in order to fulfill your desire to seem self-righteous, did you? Of course, if you truly believe this was the correct answer, then you also know that you have been compromising the Truth in order to sojourn in this world (in other words, you have been lying to others). You have been studying like a Berean, and applying the truths to your own life, but you have also distanced yourself from others who take the Name in Vain, else you wear a mask of sin amidst the worshipers of the enemy.

The Next Steps

Most will put you into two categories:

• The Christian or Non-Christian
• The Religious or non-Religious
• The Saved or the Damned
• The Converted or non-Converted
• The Jew or Gentile
• the list goes on and on....

But for me, I want to know if you are:

• Teachable or unteachable
• Open or closed minded
• Blind or say you can see
• A follower or a disciple

It is written in the Bible, Acts 11: 26b "So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch." What was written in that time, I doubt could be written of the church of today. What is taught and seen of that time gave the disciples the name of "Christian", and it is what people of every nation yearned for - not only of that day but of today as well.

That is why I am looking for teachable people. Jesus did not say "make a church", "make converts", or many other misconceived traditions that have left the church with spot and wrinkle. He said, "Make Disciples of All Nations", which includes the churched and unchurched, the black the white, the pretty and pretty ugly.

I know there are those who are comfortable in their pews - I'm not sent for you! It's those who are tired of the status quo, those who realize that the putrid lukewarm and tainted speeches that depend on the worship of sin and sinners is not what the church was meant for. I call out to those in the streets and the hedges, denied the wisdom and glory of the Lord to come to the table. I pray that hearts are fired up in God's wisdom, lest their masks of righteousness melt to reveal the hearts of coal!

Before I start "preaching", I suggest you read the standards for biblical discussion and discernment (I had to throw some churchy words in there), and when you are ready, open, and teachable we can begin to re-establish discipleship worthy of the name of "Christian" - else remain a divided establishment of men and women that no soul will see God in.

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