The False Teachings of the National Council of Churches

By E. Jeffrey Ludwig April 22, 2018

The momentum of non-biblical Protestant Christianity picked up more than 100 years ago with the publication in 1907 of Walter Rauschenbusch's book Christianity and the Social Crisis. In this work, Rauschenbusch, shortly after his return from studies in Germany, introduced what came to be known as the Social Gospel. This Social Gospel became the basis for the Federal Council of Churches, which, in 1950, became the National Council of Churches (NCC). The dogma of the National Council of Churches has been regularly updated and is now available online here..

The NCC has 38 church bodies as members. Among the 38, there is a wide variety of beliefs about social, political, and theological issues. The Episcopalian Church allows for ordination of openly homosexual individuals.

 Another member-"church" is the Swedenborgian Church. Their doctrine of salvation is not by Christ alone. They state three beliefs that should shock and offend every Christian believer:

"(1) God gives everyone the freedom to choose their beliefs and live their lives accordingly[.] ... Salvation is available for people of all religions;

 (2) The Second Coming has taken place – and in fact still is taking place. It is not an actual physical appearance of the Lord, but rather his return in spirit and truth that is being effected as a present reality; and

(3) Heaven and hell are not rewards or punishments distributed on judgment day but the present inner experience we freely choose. We may choose to enjoy peace and openness, or to close ourselves in fear. Life is an opportunity for learning and spiritual growth.".............Read more