Bill & Dory Gray Christian Ministries: Because You Disagree, Are They Really False Teachers?

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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STATEMENT OF FAITH

WE BELIEVE:

That the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. The Bible is the sole authority for our Christian faith and our Christian life. The Bible is God's authoritative written revelation to man. We believe in the verbal plenary inspiration of Scripture and that all 66 books of the Bible are without error in the original manuscripts.

We believe Scripture should be interpreted according to its historical, grammatical, and literal sense. We believe that Divine inspiration extends equally and fully to all parts and words of the Bible, so that the whole Bible, in the original manuscripts, is without error in its moral and spiritual teaching and in its record of
historical facts.

Note: Verbal Plenary Inspiration of Scripture means: "Verbal" means that every word of Scripture is God-given. "Plenary" means that all parts of the Bible are equally authoritative. "Inspiration" means that every word in the Bible is divinely inspired.

In one God, eternally existing and manifesting Himself in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, who before His incarnation, existed in the form of God and of His own choice lay aside His divine glory and became a man in every aspect, possessed of all the human characteristics of man. He was and is fully God and fully man.

That our Lord Jesus Christ was supernaturally conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin, Mary. He died on the cross for our sin; rose from the dead on the third day; and sits at the right hand of God the Father as the ONLY mediator between man and the Father.

That by His death on the cross our Lord Jesus Christ, who was sinless, made a perfect atonement for our sin - that through His death on the cross the wrath of God against sinful man was appeased; and that His death on the cross provided grace for sinful man, which is why Jesus Christ is the ONLY path through which man can, of his own free will, have eternal life with God.

That through His resurrection on the third day our Lord Jesus Christ defeated death, once and for all, and made redemption available to ALL who will believe in Him as Lord and Savior.

That the Holy Spirit is God and is a person possessed of all the divine attributes of God.

That all who receive Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior become children of God, joint heirs with Jesus Christ, have His promise of eternal life, and will never lose their salvation.

That the Holy Spirit indwells and seals all born-again believers at the time of their conversion and that this is a once-for-eternity event. We should be seeking filling (empowering) of the Holy Spirit daily, hourly, continually - through prayer, Bible study, and Christian fellowship.

That heaven and hell are real places and these are the ONLY two choices man has for his eternal home. Your choice must be made before this life is finished. There is no second chance after leaving this life.

That everyone will face judgment before Jesus Christ. The believer to a judgment of eternal rewards - the non-believer to a judgment of eternal punishment in hell, the lake of fire.

In a Pretribulation Rapture of the church, His body of believers worldwide.

In a Premillennial Second Coming of Jesus Christ at the end of the seven year Tribulation, to establish His Millennial Kingdom, the Kingdom of God on earth. For one thousand years He will rule the world, the perfect Theocracy, from the throne of David in Jerusalem.

Bill & Dory Gray Christian Ministries

Monday, September 26, 2022

Because You Disagree, Are They Really False Teachers?

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