This series was originally recorded at Moody Bible Institute.
In this sermon, Dr. Michael Easley calls believers back to the bedrock of Christian faith: doctrine rooted in the Word of God. While many come to faith through the local church, Easley argues that too few believers develop a biblical worldview strong enough to withstand cultural pressure. Salvation must be settled—anchored in Christ alone—but growth requires more than experience or emotion. It requires truth.
Tracing the cultural shift from theism to humanism, modernity, and postmodern relativism, Dr. Easley shows how culture dilutes truth and rejects authority. Words like tolerance, inclusion, and equality may sound familiar, but the world defines them apart from Scripture. When believers adopt these definitions without discernment, theology quietly erodes.
Easley warns that doctrinal drift rarely happens through sudden rebellion but through slow, subtle shifts—like tectonic plates beneath the surface. Using Scripture from 2 Timothy and the teaching authority of Jesus in Mark’s Gospel, he reminds listeners that truth is not subjective and doctrine is not optional.
Just as Vince Lombardi returned his team to the fundamentals, Easley urges Christians to return to the basics: God has spoken, His Word is authoritative, and belief must shape life. Why you believe what you believe is not merely important—it is crucial.
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God exposes empty religion and hypocrisy in Psalm 50, calling His people to true worship marked by gratitude and trust.
In fear and uncertainty, Psalm 46 reminds us: God is our refuge, strength, and ever-present help—so we can stop striving and trust Him.
