When I look at the world around me, even at my own small-town world, it seems unfathomable that the vast majority of those people I know will never see eternal life; but will spend an eternity in the Lake of Fire.
I don’t know how to deal with that. It is sobering. It is horrifying. And it is heartbreaking.
But it drives me to pray. To pray that the Lord will help me to be faithful in presenting His truth to those around me.
I recently heard the phrase, “a kind orthodoxy”, used by a local pastor in his Sunday sermon.
I’m not sure how he came up with this phrase but it sent off warning alarms in my head. Because I’d seen this phrase somewhere before. I just couldn’t remember where.
Then I did some research; and my fears were justified.
Christian leaders are shifting the emphasis of discipleship from faith in the words of God to demonstrating ones faith by his works. And, it’s not that good works are not important, this is about getting the cart before the horse.
This is one reason why those who stand upon the critical necessity of doctrinal soundness are considered divisive. Because, they insist that solid, biblical teaching must take precedence over all other activities, outreaches, and programs.
Such Christians are categorized as those who preach law instead of grace. Or as those who idolize the written word of God and insist that everyone must have all their doctrinal beliefs in perfect order and agreement.
Or as those who have more love for the law than for people,
And therefore, are labeled, “legalists”.
Continue reading “Legalism: Conclusion – Faith and Works are Not Equal”
A “Straw Man” is a deceptive rhetorical technique used to build an argument against something.
To do this, a situation or person is characterized in a very extreme way. By blowing someone’s actions out of proportion. By taking their words out of context. As opposed to accurately representing their behavior and ideas.
This is done to rally people emotionally against an idea or person.
The labels, “Legalism” and “Legalist”, have been used in this same way against Biblical truth and Conservative Christians.
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