Like most things in life. If we build on an incorrect foundation then everything that is built thereupon will not stand. The Saviour addressed this in Matthew 7.26 as regards the 'foolish man, which built his house upon the sand'.
I think most would agree with me, that if we build on faulty theology then everything that flows from that teaching cannot be true?
The Christian Church is one of the most divided institutions standing today. This ought not be so. Why is this? To those outside of professing Christianity, we must certainly look farcical and hypocritical. Truth is singular, error is plural. There is a faith 'Once delivered to the saints'. What is this faith? Where is this faith?
The writer has been in diverse types of Christian fellowships in the last 12 years or so since coming to faith. They all profess to worship Jesus, but are they worshipping the true Jesus? The Saviour said in no uncertain terms that it is possible to have a false profession, Matthew 7.21; 'Not everyone that says unto me Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven'.
There is a battle raging at this present time. The Arch deceiver himself, Satan wants to drag as many souls as he can down to hell with him. The parable of 'The Wheat and the Tares' in Matthew 13 teach that there are false Christians growing together with the true.
The Old Paths, have been steadily eroded over the years to the point that it is almost not possible to walk them anymore. The way of truth is ill thought of. The Doctrines of Grace, have been superseded by a movement which has gathered apace, this last 170 years or so, bringing with it lawlessness, false assurance of salvation and an 'any moment' coming of Jesus Christ.
What is this movement? It is called Dispensationalism.
Dispensationalism is a false teaching which rips the heart out of the gospel; and to add to lawlessness, and a false assurance of salvation, it teaches two ways of salvation, divides Israel and the Church into two separate entities, and that law is opposed to grace, when in fact the Scriptures reveal they complement each other.
Of course the rank and file of professing Christianity are ignorant to much of what I have just said. Most are not prepared to dig and search for the truth. They just accept the status quo and will believe what they have been taught. Indeed the blind will lead the blind into a ditch, Matthew 15.14.
The days in which we live are replete with ungodliness, apostasy and confusion. There is so much teaching, writings and preaching today which is false and leading many astray. From my own observations locally and what I can see further afield; those that preach the true gospel have a very small congregation, and those that teach error have large numbers in attendance. The bible tells us that people love to hear false teachers;'For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears. And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.' 2 Timothy 4.3-4. This echoes what is said in Jeremiah 5.31; 'My people love to have it so'.
If the Lord permits I shall, in the near future, be adding articles and commentaries to expound what I have just written.
It is so true most do not bother to study but would rather take the word of other men. And I certainly agree that truth is singular and error is plural (very profound statement!) and that one false belief leads to many others. One thing I think is also sad is that people would rather believe something that makes them feel good rather than to accept the truth for what it is. Many people are going to find themselves in a horrible place because of that. Excellent word Brother! God Bless!
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