The problem with ‘most’ theologians is this:<\/p>\n
They usually start with statements (“doctrines”) that they write, and THEN they write a whole bunch more trying to explain and prove their statements, including Bible “proof ” texts.<\/p>\n
The problem, and the answer:<\/p>\n
The perennial problem with most man-written theological positions—they never come to agreement (except within their brand), and there are always proof texts for opposing views.<\/p>\n
The solution—just start with the Bible, instead of man-worded conclusions.<\/p>\n
Take all the Bible verses on a topic, including those that seem to be on “both sides.”<\/p>\n
Let God’s Spirit speak, to you (personal), fresh through all the verses, including those that make you uncomfortable or seem to contradict your “position.”<\/p>\n
AND CEASE FROM CRAMMING THE BIBLE INTO THE BOX OF YOUR THEOLOGY ! ! !<\/p>\n
The hardest thing for theologians of every era (OT, NT, modern times, and in between) is to let things rest that they don’t understand.<\/p>\n
Education creates competition to prove we know more than others, indeed that we know it all, and that makes us better and more right.<\/p>\n
So, “My brand has got it right—a corner on the theology market.”<\/p>\n
And somehow church leaders throughout history have capitalized on people’s willingness to follow man-made structure, and endorse and defend systems of belief they don’t really understand—but the endorsement gives people the church’s stamp of approval and inferred right standing with God.<\/p>\n
We are in need of REFORMATION AGAIN, to get the Bible straight to the people, not watered down by “learned” theologians.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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