Dec 11, 2025 6 min read messages from the Outpost!

The Last of Us!

Standing firm on God's Word when the world falls away—will you be amongst the faithful remnant?

The Remnant in Scripture

In these last days, we find ourselves witnessing a troubling phenomenon within the modern church—a gradual departure from sound Biblical doctrine and an embrace of teachings that tickle the ears but starve the soul. The question we must ask ourselves is this: are we among "the last of us"—that faithful remnant who still stand firm on the Word of God, refusing to compromise truth for the sake of popularity or acceptance?

Throughout Scripture, we see God preserving a remnant of faithful believers even in the darkest times. When the prophet Elijah felt utterly alone in his stand for righteousness, God reassured him: "Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him" (1 Kings 19:18 KJV). Even when it seemed that Elijah was the only one left, God had preserved a faithful remnant who had not compromised.

Today, we see a similar pattern emerging. Many churches have abandoned the fundamental truths of Christianity in favour of doctrines that accommodate the spirit of this age. The Apostle Paul warned Timothy about this very thing: "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables" (2 Timothy 4:3-4 KJV). That time has come.

The Rise of False Doctrine

What characterises false doctrine in the modern church? It manifests in various forms: the prosperity gospel that promises health and wealth whilst ignoring the call to take up our cross; the feel-good theology that avoids speaking of sin, repentance, and judgement; the progressive reinterpretation of Scripture that conforms to cultural trends rather than eternal truth; and the dilution of the Gospel message to make it more palatable to unbelievers.

Jesus Himself warned us: "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves" (Matthew 7:15 KJV). These false teachers do not always appear obviously heretical—they often use Christian language, quote Scripture, and appear to be sincere. Yet their teaching leads people away from the narrow path of truth.

The Apostle Peter described such teachers with stark clarity: "But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of" (2 Peter 2:1-2 KJV).

Characteristics of the Faithful Remnant

So what defines those who are part of this faithful remnant—"the last of us" who stand firm?

First and foremost, they hold fast to sound doctrine. Paul instructed Titus to speak "the things which become sound doctrine" (Titus 2:1 KJV). The remnant refuse to compromise Biblical truth, even when it costs them popularity, positions, or comfort.

Secondly, they are willing to contend for the faith. Jude wrote: "Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints" (Jude 1:3 KJV). The faithful remnant do not simply preserve truth—they actively defend it against error.

Thirdly, they live lives of holiness and separation from worldliness. "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you" (2 Corinthians 6:17 KJV). The remnant understand that friendship with the world is enmity with God (James 4:4), and they choose to be set apart for His purposes.

The Cost of Standing Firm

Being part of the remnant comes at a cost. Jesus said, "If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you" (John 15:19 KJV). Those who stand for truth will face opposition, not only from the world but often from within the church itself.

Paul warned Timothy: "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution" (2 Timothy 3:12 KJV). This persecution may come in the form of mockery, exclusion, loss of ministry opportunities, or being labelled as divisive, unloving, or judgmental. Yet Jesus said, "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you" (Matthew 5:11-12 KJV).

Our Responsibility

If we are to be amongst "the last of us"—that faithful remnant—we must take our responsibility seriously. We must be like the Bereans, who "received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so" (Acts 17:11 KJV). We cannot simply accept teaching because it comes from a popular preacher or a large church—we must test everything against the Word of God.

We must also "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15 KJV). Ignorance of Scripture makes us vulnerable to deception. If we do not know what the Bible truly teaches, we will be "carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive" (Ephesians 4:14 KJV).

Furthermore, we must be willing to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15 KJV), even when it is unpopular. Silence in the face of error is not love—it is cowardice. Ezekiel was told: "When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand" (Ezekiel 3:18 KJV). We have a duty to warn others of false teaching.

Hope for the Remnant

Though the faithful may be few, we are not without hope. God has always preserved His remnant, and He will continue to do so. Paul wrote: "Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace" (Romans 11:5 KJV). God knows those who are His, and He will keep them to the end.

Moreover, we serve a God who is faithful: "But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil" (2 Thessalonians 3:3 KJV). He who began a good work in us will complete it (Philippians 1:6 KJV). Our perseverance is not ultimately dependent on our strength, but on His keeping power.

Jesus promised: "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand" (John 10:28 KJV). We are secure in Him, and no amount of false teaching or opposition can separate us from His love (Romans 8:38-39 KJV).

Are we among "the last of us"? Are we part of that faithful remnant who refuse to compromise, who stand firm on the Word of God regardless of the cost? The modern church may be awash with false doctrine, but God is still calling out a people for Himself—a people who will worship Him in spirit and in truth (John 4:24 KJV).

Let us heed the words of Revelation: "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God" (Revelation 2:7 KJV). The promise is to those who overcome, who remain faithful to the end.

May we be found among that faithful remnant—the last of us—who stood firm when many fell away, who held fast to truth when lies abounded, and who finished the race with faith intact. "Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall" (2 Peter 1:10 KJV).

Key Takeaways:

The faithful remnant exists: Just as God preserved 7,000 who had not bowed to Baal in Elijah's time, He continues to preserve a faithful remnant today who refuse to compromise Biblical truth.
False doctrine is widespread: Many churches have abandoned sound doctrine in favour of teachings that accommodate worldly values—prosperity gospel, feel-good theology, and progressive reinterpretations of Scripture.
Standing firm requires commitment: The faithful remnant hold fast to sound doctrine, contend earnestly for the faith, and live lives of holiness separated from worldliness.
There is a cost to faithfulness: Those who stand for truth will face persecution, mockery, and opposition—not only from the world but often from within the church itself.
We must be vigilant: Like the Bereans, we must search the Scriptures daily, test all teaching against God's Word, and refuse to accept doctrine simply because it comes from popular sources.
God is faithful to His remnant: Though the faithful may be few, God preserves His people and promises eternal security to those who overcome and remain faithful to the end.
We have a responsibility to speak truth: Silence in the face of error is not love but cowardice—we must warn others of false teaching and speak the truth in love, regardless of the consequences.