Jude 3:4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
This is what took place, over many years, as pagan philosophies, practices, ideologies, suggestions and proposals and concepts gradually invaded the heart and mind of the Christian church, and before folks knew it, paganism began converting Christianity to itself, instead of the other way around.
When Christ stated in one passage that we are the light of the world, and in another passage, that the gates of hell will not prevail against His kingdom, He was referring to the work, reforms, and conversions that Christianity is supposed to bring to the table.
But, lo and behold, the light has gradually become engulfed by gross darkness, to the point where folks are putting darkness for light, bitter for sweet, evils for righteousness, and wrong for right. Thus, there’s a great work of reformation to take place within the church, before Christ returns, because persons are fast losing the ability to clearly distinguish between good and evil.
Isaiah 60: 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!