In this blog post and video want to talk about Christian outrage – but what does the Bible say? A recent news story has sparked outrage among a number of Christian groups because Reform UK held a press conference in Church House, which is closely associated with the Church of England’s leadership and administration. Some campaign groups have said they are “shocked” and “disappointed” that Reform were allowed to use the venue, particularly because of the party’s stance on immigration and national sovereignty.
But as Christians, we need to take a step back and ask a deeper question:
Are we reacting with the mind of Christ and the authority of Scripture, or are we reacting like the world reacts?
Because the truth is, outrage is cheap in 2026. People are offended all the time. And sadly, much of the Church of England appears more concerned about political optics than biblical truth.
Selective Outrage: Why This Story Exposes a Deeper Problem
What stood out to me is how quickly certain voices within the wider “Christian commentariat” condemn Reform for using Church premises, yet the same institutions have previously allowed other events that many believers would find questionable.
So we’re left with a glaring inconsistency:
- Some are outraged about a political party using the venue.
- Yet there seems to be far less concern when the Church aligns with the spirit of the age, promotes worldly priorities, or blurs biblical boundaries.
And this is where we must get back to first principles: What does the Bible actually teach about truth, compromise, and the purpose of the Church?
The Real Issue: The Church Drifting from Scripture
The heart of the issue is not a building. It’s not a conference room. It’s not even a political party.
The real issue is this: Will the Church in Britain return to the authority of God’s Word?
Because when the Church loses confidence in Scripture, it starts policing “tone” and “optics” instead of preaching repentance and faith. It starts managing narratives instead of making disciples. It starts fearing man instead of fearing God.
Scripture Is Clear: Preach the Word
Paul’s instruction to Timothy is as relevant today as it has ever been:
2 Timothy 4:2–4 (NKJV)
“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and (I)be turned aside to fables.
Those words from 2 Timothy could easily describe our own generation. We are living in a time when sound doctrine is increasingly unpopular, and when public approval often seems to matter more than biblical conviction. The pressure on the Church today is not just persecution from outside — it is compromise from within.
Romans 12:2 reminds us:
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
The Church is not called to mirror the culture. It is called to transform lives through the gospel. When we begin shaping our message to fit public opinion, we slowly drift from the authority of Scripture.
James 4:4 gives an even sharper warning:
“Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.”
These are not comfortable verses, but they are necessary ones. The greatest danger facing the Church in Britain is not a political party holding a conference. It is the steady erosion of biblical clarity.
This conversation is not about endorsing Reform or attacking any particular group. It is about asking whether the Church still stands firmly on the Word of God. Because if Scripture is no longer our final authority, then we have already lost far more than a building booking.
A Call to Biblical Faithfulness
Ephesians 4:14–15 urges believers not to be “tossed to and fro” by every wind of doctrine, but to speak the truth in love and grow up into Christ, who is the head of the Church. That is the balance we must hold — courage with compassion, conviction with humility.
Britain’s strength was never built on slogans. It was built on biblical principles — personal responsibility, strong families, moral accountability, and freedom under God. When those foundations weaken, the nation weakens.
The answer is not outrage. The answer is repentance, renewal, and a return to Scripture.
The Most Important Question
Beyond politics and headlines, the most important question is this: do you know Jesus Christ personally?
He came into the world to save sinners. Eternal life is not found in institutions, parties, or policies — it is found in Christ alone. Those who put their trust in Him receive forgiveness, freedom, and the promise of everlasting life.
These are serious days. None of us knows the day or the hour of the Lord’s return, but we do know this: the gospel remains the only true hope for our nation and for every individual.
Let us therefore stand firm — not in anger, not in fear — but in faithful obedience to the Word of God.