Monday, September 26, 2022

Because You Disagree, Are They Really False Teachers?

WOW, THE VIDEO BELOW DID NOT GO WHERE I WAS EXPECTING! ~ And I am happy that it did not. If you have read any of my recent blogs, you will know that I suggest that every believer should make it a goal to be able to put your own personal Statement of Faith in writing and test that against Scripture.

Paul's admonition in Acts 17:11 applies whether you are hearing a message, being led in a Bible study, or doing your own personal study. Test that message or study against Scripture. It can only strengthen your faith, to be able to articulate clearly and effectively what you believe and why you hold those beliefs.

That Statement of Christian Faith should include the Essential Doctrines which define us as Christian or non-Christian?


1. The Bible:
  Is the Holy Spirit inspired Written Word of God

2. The Deity of Jesus Christ:  God Incarnate - fully man; yet, fully God.

3. The Trinity:  God eternally existing; manifested (revealed) in three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit.

4. Salvation by Grace:  By grace you are saved, through faith in Jesus Christ – plus nothing else.

5. The Resurrection of Christ:  He rose from the dead, that we may also be resurrected.

6. The Gospel:  The birth, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ according to Scripture.

7. Heaven and Hell:  Both are real places and are the only two eternal destinations available to all mankind.


These are the Biblical doctrines which we, as Christians, cannot compromise. Although there are other important doctrines, these seven are declared by Scripture and are essential.

There are many Non-Essential Doctrines such as Eschatology (including the Rapture, the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, etc.) - Purpose, Method, and Timing of Baptism - Communion (Close, Closed, or Open?) How Often - Sabbath or Sunday - Calvinism, Arminianism, or We In The Middle - OSAS, i.e., Once Saved, Always Saved - etc.

These and many other doctrines are interesting to discuss and add to our maturity in God's Word - but they do not affect our eternal salvation.

I have many pastor friends - and I will admit that with many of them I will disagree on one or more of the Non-Essential Doctrines. But that does not mean that I do not value their knowledge, teaching, and Christian brotherhood - as long as they believe and teach the Essential Christian Doctrines.

And that is what Allen Parr is telling us in this video - that because we disagree with some pastors and Bible teachers on Non-Essential Doctrines, that we should be trashing them and telling folks to avoid them. That would be wrong.

That is a major value which comes from putting your own Statement of Faith in writing. When you know your own Biblical beliefs and have them solidified in your heart and mind, and a pastor or teacher shares a belief that you do not agree with, you can just skip over that and be edified by the other 98% of his teachings.

As long as he teaches the Essential Christian Doctrines, you can know that it is okay to listen, with discernment, to his teachings and learn from him.

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Are The Bible Project, Andy Stanley, Francis Chan, John Piper and Steven Furtick False Teachers?
THE BEAT by Allen Parr - May 21, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbKc5K_tz2A

Are Tim Mackie, Andy Stanley, Francis Chan, John Piper and Steven Furtick all false teachers? Each of these men have been categorized as false teachers at one point for what they teach and believe. In this video we will explore the various beliefs of these 5 men AND a bonus #6 mystery man to be revealed later in the video.

What is a false teacher and how do we define one? If you want to know how to discern a false teacher then PLEASE watch this entire video so you'll be clear on what a false teacher is and how to discern them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbKc5K_tz2A

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I pray that you will find this video edifying. Personally I have been watching and sharing Allen Parr's videos for a while now - and I have not yet found anywhere that my Christian beliefs differ from what he is sharing.

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

Bill

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