Subject: What about so-called revelation knowledg |
Bible Note: Hi Radioman2 You said: Crouch's influence has become so vast that he can now raise as much as 50 million dollars during a single "Praise-a-Thon." What many of the well-intentioned Christians who support TBN do not know, however, is that part of this money goes to promoting cultic groups and individuals who not only deny the Trinity but claim that this essential of Christianity is a pagan doctrine.66 It is indeed ironic that a broadcasting network called "Trinity" would promote anti-Trinitarian doctrine. I have never heard of such a thing. I don't know who does not believe in the Trinity on TBN. (Maybe there are some... I just don't know). I certainly do believe,... It's there in the Word from cover to cover. However I don't know that it is an essential for salvation... (hear me out) Romans 10 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. There's always limitations in human reasoning... ((that thing which seems to be so highly prized amongst Bible scholars)). From the beginning of Christendom there were huge debates that continue to this day "Once Saved Always Saved" "Predestination vs Freewill" "Baptism in the name of Jesus" or "Father Son and Holy Spirit" and on and on... Martin Luther was a great man of God! So was John Calvin... However Luther messed up "big time" as it pertains to the Jews. In his zeal he reached out to them, and not understanding the day in which he lived nor their "lack of" response to him... it would seem that his old Catholic biases "kicked in" with great vehemence against the Jew. Does it mean that his contribution to the Body was worthless? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Thank God for Martin! It just means he was limited in his reasoning... Just like you and me :-))). About Paul Crouch's reaction... I'm sorry to hear. Much of his reaction I don't go for. However TBN IS A TESTIMONY! It took faith and it takes faith !!! I have heard many excellent Bible teachers expound the Word and not 'HEAR' what the Spirit is saying through them. Some of our knowledge base will always come from pre-conditioned ideas. Sometimes our own beliefs prevent us from 'hearing' the Spirit of God... And may I add that exalting of human ability to discern the Word (i.e. academic brilliance/ HUMAN REASON)above the leading of the Holy Spirit is MOST CERTAINLY idolatrous and will lead to disaster and great apostasy. |