Josh Howerton & Satan's Counterfeit to Repentance | Truth Over Trend with Matthew Maher

In this response video, our pastor engages with comments made by Josh Howerton of Lakepointe Church regarding tolerance, repentance, and the responsibility of faithful shepherds in the church. Josh makes the striking claim that “tolerance is the satanic counterfeit of repentance,” arguing that biblical love does not mean affirming what God condemns, but lovingly calling people to repentance and alignment with God’s Word. In this discussion, we pause, respond, and affirm where Scripture is clear—especially in light of Jesus’ rebukes of churches that tolerated sin in Revelation. At Landmark Church, we believe: Truth and love are never opposed Repentance is a grace, not an attack Faithful shepherds protect the sheep, even when it’s unpopular This video reinforces the importance of biblical clarity over cultural pressure, truth over trend, and the loving responsibility pastors have to guard the flock from teachings that ultimately harm souls. “Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain…” — Revelation 3:2 If you’re wrestling with how the church should respond to cultural ideas of tolerance, love, and acceptance, we pray this conversation helps bring clarity rooted in Scripture. 👉 Like, share, and subscribe for more biblical teaching and thoughtful engagement on issues facing the church today. Thank you for watching a Landmark video. Please subscribe and tap or click the bell icon to turn notifications on so you're alerted when we go live or upload a new video. Visit our website to stay up-to-date on everything we do: http://thelandmark.church/ Follow us on social media to stay engaged: Instagram: @thelandmark.church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelandmark.church X: @thelandmark_ TikTok: @thelandmark.church Listen to our sermons: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oMO0TF2OWF0JSzU8nOZ2m?si=ac45dc5fc2464d3b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landmark-sermons/id1724233354 Watch live here on Youtube. Gathering times: Sunday at 9:00am & 11:00am Wednesday at 6:30pm Landmark Church 300 E. 8th Street Ocean City, NJ 08226