Born Again!
For some years, the UKGM web site has been dormant. The ukgm.org domain name was bought out by a gambling syndicate who didn't really make much use of it. Eventually, the Lord saw to it that the domain name of UKGM.ORG returned to Christian purpose.
For many years, the old UKGM organisation and web site were
dedicated to providing online resources to those who would stand up and
preach the word to the lost. This is, of course, our prime response to
the grace that has been generously granted to us. But...
Since the foundation of this ministry, we have noticed a gradual
increase in persecution of Christians in the UK (and beyond, of course.) Aggressive
opposition from some very vocal organisations and prominent individuals
in the public eye have challenged the people of Jesus in this land. The
formally organised denominational churches have responded largely by
compromise. The message from some UK churches has been "Believe what
you like, just turn up on a Sunday and pay your dues." Whether this is
a genuine lack of faith and teaching or just simple economics (it takes large numbers to keep the
organisations afloat,) there has been a noticeable decline in
church membership. The churches generally say this is due to people
growing up, heading for university, never to return. Add to that, the
ever aging population and death of the elderly members and that's how
it happens! What they rarely mention is the indifference to the Gospel
and the lack of foundational faith that sustains the individual through
trial and tribulation. The old truths are not taught any more or, if
they are, they are given a modern gloss and consigned to "Historic
Christianity," (Whatever that is or was.)
This new version of the UKGM web site has a redefined focus. We are
still all about the preaching of salvation in Christ through outreach,
evangelism and Christian witness. However, we will aim to provide links
and materials for those who are "outside the camp" meeting in small
fellowships and groups away from the big denominations. The church in
the book of Acts of the Apostles met in all kinds of places, especially
in people's homes and public areas. The Holy Spirit did great things
through this way of "doing church." People were saved in large numbers
and accommodated very quickly in the home based fellowship groups. The
word used then was a Greek one - Ekklesia
- which simply means "gathering." There was little formality but there
was ... well, best read the book of Acts to see how God mightily used
these little groups of people.
News
Our re-appearance is news enough for the moment.
A bright future in the dark days of impending persecution. .
