Post by Daniel on Jul 28, 2016 7:54:14 GMT -5
Are Any of These Strange Doctrines Carrying You Away?
Ricky Scaparo
7/27/2016
Remember those who rule over you, who have proclaimed to you the word of God. Follow their faith, considering the results it has produced in their lives. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Do not be carried away with diverse and strange doctrines. It is a good thing that the heart be strengthened with grace, not with foods, which have not profited those who have been occupied with them. – Hebrews 13:7-9 MEV
In the above passage the writer warns us not to be "carried away" by various and strange doctrines that would draw us away from the Word of God, the teachings of the apostles and our "Master Shepherd," Jesus Christ. Here we are in 2016 where I am seeing all kinds of weird and strange things happening in the body of Christ that has been permitted and promoted from the pew to the pulpit. Let's discuss some examples of this, shall we?
Let's begin with a strange story that comes out of Michigan where a group of pot supporters is gathering and calling themselves "marijuana missionaries" consisting of approximately 50 people gathering on Sundays in South Lansing, Michigan for the debut of a new church called "The First Cannabis Church of Logic and Reason." The gathering is a kick-off for what organizer Jeremy Hall hopes will become monthly meetings celebrating cannabis' spiritual properties.
Then we move to the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. who has already has made itself controversial by its stance against Israel, and recently rose eyebrows after lifting up prayers to Allah at its General Assembly meeting recently. The prayers were: "Allah bless us and bless our families and bless our Lord. Lead us on the straight path—the path of all prophets: Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad." Now could you imagine the apostles approving of this foolishness?
Then I recently shared an article reported by Jennifer Leclaire from Charisma about a church called "Apologia Church" that recently came up with a disturbing way to raise funds for its church plant in Hawaii. In the report, it talked about Marcus Pittman, its leader, offering tattoos and a Bible conference complete with a beer flight, and sampling of beers much like a wine tasting, to pick up some cash for the church plant! Pittman even stated in says in a YouTube video, "So, it's pretty cool." As he sees it, the tattoos and beer flights are cooler than a bake sale.
Then we have the recent news of the United Methodists that recently nominated three "Openly Homosexual Candidates" for Bishop despite prohibition from the denomination. The Word of God clearly states that the time would come when many would depart from the faith and give heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
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www.charismanews.com/opinion/58867-are-any-of-these-strange-doctrines-carrying-you-away
Ricky Scaparo
7/27/2016
Remember those who rule over you, who have proclaimed to you the word of God. Follow their faith, considering the results it has produced in their lives. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Do not be carried away with diverse and strange doctrines. It is a good thing that the heart be strengthened with grace, not with foods, which have not profited those who have been occupied with them. – Hebrews 13:7-9 MEV
In the above passage the writer warns us not to be "carried away" by various and strange doctrines that would draw us away from the Word of God, the teachings of the apostles and our "Master Shepherd," Jesus Christ. Here we are in 2016 where I am seeing all kinds of weird and strange things happening in the body of Christ that has been permitted and promoted from the pew to the pulpit. Let's discuss some examples of this, shall we?
Let's begin with a strange story that comes out of Michigan where a group of pot supporters is gathering and calling themselves "marijuana missionaries" consisting of approximately 50 people gathering on Sundays in South Lansing, Michigan for the debut of a new church called "The First Cannabis Church of Logic and Reason." The gathering is a kick-off for what organizer Jeremy Hall hopes will become monthly meetings celebrating cannabis' spiritual properties.
Then we move to the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. who has already has made itself controversial by its stance against Israel, and recently rose eyebrows after lifting up prayers to Allah at its General Assembly meeting recently. The prayers were: "Allah bless us and bless our families and bless our Lord. Lead us on the straight path—the path of all prophets: Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad." Now could you imagine the apostles approving of this foolishness?
Then I recently shared an article reported by Jennifer Leclaire from Charisma about a church called "Apologia Church" that recently came up with a disturbing way to raise funds for its church plant in Hawaii. In the report, it talked about Marcus Pittman, its leader, offering tattoos and a Bible conference complete with a beer flight, and sampling of beers much like a wine tasting, to pick up some cash for the church plant! Pittman even stated in says in a YouTube video, "So, it's pretty cool." As he sees it, the tattoos and beer flights are cooler than a bake sale.
Then we have the recent news of the United Methodists that recently nominated three "Openly Homosexual Candidates" for Bishop despite prohibition from the denomination. The Word of God clearly states that the time would come when many would depart from the faith and give heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
continue reading
www.charismanews.com/opinion/58867-are-any-of-these-strange-doctrines-carrying-you-away