The Eden Lie: Progressivism as Demonic Counterfeit | Jesus Smart X, Ep. 376

Brian traces progressivism from its Enlightenment roots to its expression in modern politics and the church, exposes it as a demonic counterfeit to the Kingdom of God, and points to the real future — the City of God coming to earth and the New Heavens and New Earth.

Real freedom is downstream from truth. The kingdom is here. And the real Eden is not the one progressivism is building.

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EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: The Eden Lie: Progressivism as Demonic Counterfeit

Real Freedom Is Downstream from Truth

Truth is upstream from freedom. Freedom is a wonderful value — one we all want. The human being is created to be free. Here's what Jesus said in John 8. He said to the people who believed in him: "You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings, and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free." The Amplified has it as continually obeying his teachings and living in accordance with them. Then in verse 36, Jesus says, "So if the Son sets you free, you really will be free." And in John 14:6: "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." According to the Jesus worldview, the Christian worldview, truth is ultimately a person.