I want to take a moment and express a thought we need to consider this week. One of the biggest things we have prided ourselves on in the church is our bible knowledge. In fact that exact thing is what has set us apart from everything else (Rom. 10:17; 1 John 3:24; 1 John 4:20-5:5).
When we look at a manmade denomination we see the exact opposite. In fact there is very little pure bible knowledge in the denominational world. That lack of knowledge gives them the freedom they have to do as they please.
I say all of this to make this point. We are seeing the changes in the church today because of the lack of biblical knowledge. In fact many churches now are no different than the denominations. Meaning they have become one themselves.
How did they get there? Lack of bible knowledge. We will continue to mimic the denominational world as long as we emphasis what they do, biblical ignorance. I know that sounds harsh but it is said with all the love in the world. This ignorance will kill your spiritual walk, growth, and maturity in Christ. This ignorance could even keep you from obtaining the promise (Rev. 2:10; Heb. 12:1-2; 2 Tim. 2:5; Phil. 3:12-16).
How can we change it? Emphasis what they don’t. Emphasis what God desires of us. That we should know His word. Let the word of God dwell in us richly (Col. 3:16-17). Like I said at the start that word is where we learn the truth. The truth shall make you free (John 8:31-32).
Are you free? Search the scripture to find out if this is so (Acts 17:11). Let us search the scriptures to know what not to go beyond (1 Cor. 4:6). Study the word to know what not to add to or take away from (Rev. 22:18-19). Examine the word so that you may know everything that pertains to life and godliness (2 Pet. 1:3). Don't take my word on it study it for your self.
When we look at a manmade denomination we see the exact opposite. In fact there is very little pure bible knowledge in the denominational world. That lack of knowledge gives them the freedom they have to do as they please.
I say all of this to make this point. We are seeing the changes in the church today because of the lack of biblical knowledge. In fact many churches now are no different than the denominations. Meaning they have become one themselves.
How did they get there? Lack of bible knowledge. We will continue to mimic the denominational world as long as we emphasis what they do, biblical ignorance. I know that sounds harsh but it is said with all the love in the world. This ignorance will kill your spiritual walk, growth, and maturity in Christ. This ignorance could even keep you from obtaining the promise (Rev. 2:10; Heb. 12:1-2; 2 Tim. 2:5; Phil. 3:12-16).
How can we change it? Emphasis what they don’t. Emphasis what God desires of us. That we should know His word. Let the word of God dwell in us richly (Col. 3:16-17). Like I said at the start that word is where we learn the truth. The truth shall make you free (John 8:31-32).
Are you free? Search the scripture to find out if this is so (Acts 17:11). Let us search the scriptures to know what not to go beyond (1 Cor. 4:6). Study the word to know what not to add to or take away from (Rev. 22:18-19). Examine the word so that you may know everything that pertains to life and godliness (2 Pet. 1:3). Don't take my word on it study it for your self.
Does the word dwell in you richly with all wisdom?
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