Do not be among the deceived. Just because a person may wear a shiny precious metal tree of shame around their neck does not mean they have a changed heart, a renewed mind from true faith and obedience, in the precious blood shed on the true tree of shame; they may not be truly born from above, born again.

There may be, there likely will be many more than anyone can imagine who fall into this category;

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!”

Matthew 7:21-23

Because they are so Bible illiterate, so reared in false teachings, such lovers of the world, such pretenders, so ignorant of the truth, greatly deluded they either do not know this from refusing to open a Holy Bible, or they don’t believe it being so saturated in the false teachings and delusion of our times;

“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Therefore by their fruits you will know them.”

Matthew 7:13-20

In part, due to;

“For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Jude 1:4

Refusing to obey the Word of God’s instruction to rightly divide the Word, to go to the Word of God, to know it, to hold it, carry it in the heart. Refusing to discern well and wisely, refusing to judge what is of God and what is not as they are consumed in worldly doctrines and philosophies not understanding, not comprehending language — the very language they speak and can read and write having been blinded and made numb and lax by the spirit that rules the air for a season, the father of lies, deception, confusion and teaches to seek pleasure and promote self rather than to seek to know the will and ways of God, yes, that very spirit in the world.

Do not be deceived. Contrary to the given data, it is unlikely that 6 out of 10 Americans, or even a bit more, from the data spewed and put forward, are Christian.

If that data were true, this nation would have been dramatically different these past 60, 70 years or so, and dramatically different today. In the churches. In every aspect of American life.

Words do not a Christ follower make. Church attendance do not a Christ follower make. Wearing a shiny symbol of the tree of shame around one’s neck does not a Christ follower born from above, truly born again make.

There is NO WAY a truly born again individual does not believe in the Trinity, does not believe in the Triune God of the Holy Bible.

To profess otherwise, to believe otherwise, is akin to calling a five-foot-two person who weighs a thousand pounds skinny and healthy the delusion, the ignorance, the itching ears turned to fables is so strong. It is the daily revealing and living out of;

“Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!”

Isaiah 5:20

Bible ignorance, Bible illiteracy, the lack of Holy Bible fluency, the level of pretending [going through the motions but what fruit is borne?], lying, and deception of our time is unlike any other in history — and there have been times past of massive Bible illiteracy and great ignorance among those professing faith. Just read the apostle Paul’s letters to the churches.

We live in a time where most folks refuse to discern wisely and well. Refuse to know the difference between the truth and a lie. Refuse to judge all things — this has nothing to do with judging, condemning an individual, or doing the same thing you make accuse or judge another of doing — THIS judgment has to do with using the brain God gave you to know what is true and real and of Him, from Him compared to the lies of the world. Yet the overwhelming majority refuse to discern, to examine, to test, to seek the spiritual wisdom to discern truth from the lie.

Such is the degree of delusion today.

Read on…

Ken Pullen, Monday, March 31st, 2025

Theology Abandoned: The Church’s Crisis Of Biblical Ignorance

March 31, 2025

By PNW Staff

Reprinted from Prophecy News Watch

A recent Barna poll has sent shockwaves through the Christian community, revealing that only 24% of theologically identified born-again Christians believe in the Trinity. Even worse, among self-identifying Christians, that number drops to a mere 16%–a statistic that, while alarming, should not be surprising given the increasing biblical illiteracy in the Church.

This core doctrine of the Christian faith, defining God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in one Being, is not a theological afterthought; it is foundational to our salvation, our worship, and our very understanding of who God is.

This staggering decline in doctrinal literacy raises urgent questions: How did we get here? And more importantly, how do we reverse this alarming trend?

The Fruit of Biblical Illiteracy

The poll’s findings are not an isolated phenomenon. Over the past two decades, numerous studies have documented the erosion of biblical knowledge among professing Christians. The American Bible Society’s annual “State of the Bible” report consistently shows a decline in Bible engagement. Lifeway Research has reported that only 32% of Protestant churchgoers read their Bible daily.

We now live in an era where many churchgoers cannot articulate the Gospel, name the Ten Commandments, or explain fundamental doctrines like justification, sanctification, and the Trinity. The fruit of this ignorance is evident: a growing number of professing believers are embracing a watered-down, cultural Christianity that bears little resemblance to the faith “once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 1:3).

The Church’s Abdication of Teaching Doctrine

A primary cause of this crisis is the Church’s increasing neglect of sound teaching. Many modern churches, in their effort to attract large crowds and avoid controversy, have abandoned expository preaching and robust doctrinal instruction in favor of feel-good messages and self-help-style sermons.

While encouragement and practical application have their place, they must never come at the expense of truth. The apostle Paul warned that a time would come when people “will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions” (2 Timothy 4:3). That time is now.

Further, many pastors assume that their congregants already know core Christian teachings. But in a culture saturated with secularism, relativism, and competing worldviews, we must be intentional in forming disciples who know what they believe and why. It is not enough to assume that attendees will “pick up” doctrine through osmosis. The Church must deliberately and repeatedly teach foundational truths.

The Influence of Secular Thinkers and Social Media Influencers

Adding to this crisis is the rise of secular thinkers and social media influencers, particularly on platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, who have become the primary “theologians” of our day. Many of these voices promote spirituality while rejecting the biblical Gospel, shaping the spiritual views of millions. While they may offer thought-provoking insights on personal growth, they lack theological grounding and often mix Christianity with New Age mysticism or self-centered ideology.

The danger is not merely that secular figures are filling a void left by the Church; it is that many Christians are turning to them as their primary source of worldview formation rather than to Scripture and sound biblical teaching. This is why we see a growing number of “spiritual but not religious” individuals who appreciate Jesus as a wise teacher but reject His divinity, the Holy Spirit’s role, and the reality of the Trinity.

A Call to Return to Biblical Faithfulness

The road back to theological literacy and biblical faithfulness begins with the Church recommitting itself to teaching the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27). We must:

Prioritize Expository Preaching – Pastors and teachers must systematically teach Scripture, ensuring that congregants understand the full narrative of the Bible, not just isolated verses or inspirational messages.

Emphasize Discipleship – Churches must foster deep, intentional discipleship, equipping believers to grow in their faith, understand doctrine, and live out biblical truth in everyday life.

Encourage Daily Scripture Engagement – Christians must be immersed in God’s Word. Churches should provide resources, reading plans, and accountability structures to encourage regular Bible study.

Correct False Teaching Boldly – In an era of confusion, pastors and leaders must courageously confront and correct theological errors, ensuring that congregants are not led astray by secular philosophies or distorted gospels.

Model Deep Faith and Worship – The way we worship shapes what we believe. Churches must ensure that their worship services, prayers, and sacraments reflect deep reverence for the triune God rather than mere entertainment or emotional experience.

A Time for Decision

The decline of belief in the Trinity is a symptom of a larger crisis–a crisis of biblical illiteracy, shallow discipleship, and cultural conformity. But it is not too late. God is raising up a remnant that longs for truth, that desires to know Him deeply, and that will stand against the tide of theological compromise. The question before us is simple: Will we be counted among them?

It is time for the Church to wake up. The integrity of our witness, the faith of future generations, and the very soul of the Church depend on it.