I’m tired of all the conflicting theological opinions and teachings abounding today. It is time to throw out all the confusion of the vast majority of historical and current man made doctrine. It is time to unlearn the ways of popular theology and go back to the word of God and seek His face. Then we will be able to discern fact from fiction.
This won’t be popular with many but we are not called to be popular. We are called to walk with God as Enoch, Noah, Moses, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Matthew, Luke, Paul, John the baptist, apostle John and all the other apostles, disciples, prophets and other men of God did.
It is time to not only say we believe the word of God but to actually follow the One who inspired its writing.
The following scripture is true. Even so, some will keep hold of their theological college learnings, their steadfastness in the comforts of men who have passed on and cannot answer any more questions, their commentaries and their many books but I’m going back to the only book that matters and am following this advice from a man who walked with Jesus Christ personally…..
1 John 2:26-29
26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you. 27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. 29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.
Once we start actually believing and heeding this scripture, we may begin to overcome our fear of using the intellect God gave us. Instead though, most today have an intellectual phobia of seeking understanding from God alone. They have been immunized from true biblical learning and seduced by their apparent inability to fathom what Jesus has promised us.
John 14
26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Matthew 7
7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Too many are afraid to ask Jesus, read His word and await His teaching. Instead, they have been taught that they need all the extra books, commentaries and sermons abounding today to understand the words plainly laid out in the scriptures. I suspect a large majority of this thinking has arisen as a result of the modern indoctrination and dumbing down agenda we know of as the school system.
Please don’t misunderstand me here. I am NOT against sermons and books. There truly are numerous men of God who have written valuable books and spoken anointed sermons. However, the majority of theological doctrines and dogma that have arisen since the New Testament writing are erroneous (sometimes dangerously so), powerful and seductive, yet subtle.
Some (TULIP and it’s offshoots being a key one) have pervaded even in my church (Street Church) amongst some who are dear brothers and sisters I love very much and preach on the streets with. It is this that makes my heart grieve the most because these dear brothers and sisters are prepared to die for their commitment to Christ but they are being seduced and limited by such doctrine and many cannot see it. In fact, I fear that whenever I attempt to point it out, I will be confronted with many convincing words that seem right at the time and may be difficult to refute on the spur of the moment. I am not one of convincing arguments and do not have the gift of such persuasion so I must take time alone to seek the only one I can gain strength from to endure such things, God Himself.
One of my greatest fears is not that of being alone but that of being seduced by such doctrine and not obeying God.
1 Samuel 15
22 And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.
What we need today more than ever, and I include myself in this, is a mighty outpouring of the Holy Ghost to shake our foundations and rebuild His truth in us.
Hi Dannii, this is John from New Mexico. This post was a confirmation that I need to wait on God for direction. I would like to add a brief perspective on this post…there are people like me who have years of sleep deprivation and sometimes need the help and prayer of a godly teacher who knows Jesus to help understand some of the things of God.
Teachers are there in the body of Christ and are necessary, especially for people like me who’s mind is really messed up. I agree with you though….just adding additional perspective…I consider myself “spiritually retarded” like a “special needs” learner when it comes to the truth.
If we allow God to guide us, we can end up in a more “safe” teaching environment…..it’s kind of like this….say someone has a learning disability…or is very slow minded, etc….someone could tell them something and they might not understand it the way it was meant to be understood. In such a case, it would be helpful if someone “more intellegent’ who heard it explained it in a way that you could understand it’s true meaning or intent.
Don’t get me wrong…I’ve no doubt the Holy Spirit is better at explaining things to such a one than any other, but as you well know, He may choose to use a person to accomplish this communication through love and in doing so, both are growing and are edified. A friend from church whom I talk often with on the phone had a vision of an EAR today. Your post here is very relevant to that EAR. You are right, Dannii, we need to pull away and listen for that still small voice of the Holy Spirit and hope He will be merciful and give us direction or whatever is needed for His purposes in our lives. God bless you!
John
I wholeheartedly agree with you about teachers bro and truly appreciate your perspective, especially knowing of the great trauma and anguish you’ve been enduring.
Indeed teachers are a valid and biblically verified part of ministry and in no way did I intend to undermine scriptural authority (as you’ve mentioned). The main point I was making about teachers in this topic is that there’s not enough reliance on the guidance of the Holy Ghost first and foremost in far too many fellowships today.
Thanks, Dannii…I agree and hope I did not distract too much from the emphasis of your post. I have a tendency to over analyze things…Your point is well needed and well taken.
yes, reading John’s letters and his gospel, he too, warned of such divisions. If the people of God do not repent of such divisions and begin to walk in the Light by loving and SERVING one another, there will be greater judgments. ‘by this, shall all men know that you are my disciples’ said Jesus, ‘If you have love one for the other’.
Amen Trish!
1 John 4:7-21
7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
12 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.
14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
19 We love him, because he first loved us.
20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.
John, your “spiritually retarded” comment is deeply offensive.
But then I should expect no better from a cult.
Toby,
I don’t know why you were offended, nor was I making any attempt to offend anyone. Please forgive me, anyway. Take care.