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1 | To whom do we belong? | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 73736 | ||
John Simply stated; After reading many of the commentaries, I see the trend is that even notable commentary authors can't even agree with each other. I have compared what the teachers of the past as well as what the modern teachers of our day have put in black and white, with the clear teaching of the Bible as the Holy Spirit guides and have yet to find a single commentary that is Scripturally accurate. I am not saying everything that is in the commentaries is unBibical. The problem as I see it is that many subtle errors that have no Bibical justification are found in every commentary, and in many instances mis-lead. That is why I personally put no trust in man's word. Just keeping my nose in God's word, and TRUSTING that the Holy Spirit will give us discernment, and help us spot truth from error, is what is needed today. IN my experience, many churches which have Bible Studies, or small cell groups, can't even do a Bible study these days without running to the nearest Christian book store to purchase Bible studies which are not rooted in a Bibical perspective, but rather in a denominational perspective. We live in the days of an aphetic, lukewarm, and even apostate church, which only desires to hear itching words that will tickle their ears and make them feel all tingly inside. If I sound negative, thats because I only see negative things happening within EVERY church I have tried. But then we know what God's word says will happen in the last days, and how there will come a falling away BEFORE the Lord's return. 2 Thess. 2:1-3 Blessings New Creature |
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2 | To whom do we belong? | Bible general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 73760 | ||
At last!...we agree on something. :-) You stated: "If I sound negative, thats because I only see negative things happening within EVERY church I have tried. But then we know what God's word says will happen in the last days, and how there will come a falling away BEFORE the Lord's return. 2 Thess. 2:1-3" You are certainly not alone regarding your view of the modern church in America. But, the good news is that there remains a remnant of God's people throughout all christian denominations. The answer is not to despair of finding a faithful church (and praise God there are many) but to continue asking Him for guidance as to staying where you are or looking further for another church. Keep seeking, keep asking and keep knocking and it will be opened unto you. Rom 11:4,5 But what is the divine response to him? "I HAVE KEPT for Myself SEVEN THOUSAND MEN WHO HAVE NOT BOWED THE KNEE TO BAAL." In the same way then, there has also come to be at the present time a remnant according to God's gracious choice. Keep the Faith, John Reformed |
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3 | To whom do we belong? | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 74257 | ||
John Sorry I took so long to respond. I agree that there is a remnant of the faithful who have not become lukewarm, compromised the true message, or have become like the church of Sardis, who though they had a reputation for being alive, in name only had actually become dead spiritually. But even they had a few who remained faithful. Blessings New Creature |
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