Tag: Opinion

Called to Engage

July 2, 2018

Called to Engage

I love to talk about Jesus and His church. I do my best to share the Biblical principles regarding salvation, and the relevance of Jesus to the world today.

From time to time I get very broad with my pronouncements but it is what it is.

Many people refer to their opinion when explaining the story of Jesus and the church. I am one of the many that believes these things should not be referenced as an opinion. These principles are easily understood.

I will be the first to admit that there are things in the Bible that are not easily understood. With much study and prayer the best we can do is come up with an educated opinion.

The story of Jesus and the structure of the church is not one of these things. Jesus and the purpose of the church have been made clear Biblically. So clear that they can be taught with authority throughout every generation.

Keep your opinions of a persons lifestyle and destination to yourself. You can’t save them, so don’t judge them. Tell them the story of Jesus.

Regarding the church, when you remove accountability you have become rogue. No longer following the Biblical principles of Apostolic ministry and authority.

The Father created the church to be a living breathing organism in each community. Bringing the story of Jesus. The work of the Holy Spirit. The ministry to the poor and the hurting. Teaching the need to follow Christ and then making them disciples of Christ. So these folks can change the world they live in.

These, we are all one body groups, are doing their best to reject the Biblical principles of the New Testament church. I do believe they love Jesus but without accountability there is too much confusion. Everyone goes their own way. Believing in their own opinions.

Pray with me for these good folks, and the entire global church as well. The enemy is roaring about, and without a strong foundation of accountability. So many folks are left all alone to deal with the life events that come to all of us.

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Everyone has an Opinion

July 3, 2017

Everyone has an Opinion

The word opinion is defined this way, (a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.)

As anyone knows that has studied the Bible there are some conclusions that can only be defined as an opinion.

Depending on how each theologian, student, teacher, or commentary, understands the principle.

These opinions are formed from many different things. Author, time line, translation. The use of words from the time, and the culture of the people.

In many cases you can actually form a clear understanding, void of opinion, if you look hard enough, and pray for revelation.

Remember this from the Apostle Paul.

2 Corinthians 3:4-6

4 Such confidence we have through Christ toward God.

5 Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God,

6 who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

Still, there are folks who hold fast to their opinions. We all have them, and for the most part they are held by good, sincere people. People who are praying, believing, and loving God, and His word.

I have never been someone to sit back and read, or listen to Biblical principles that have been corrupted by individual opinions, and not address the issue. I speak of Biblical principles that are clearly defined in the Bible.

I am quite sure that there will be someone to read this post and say, that is just his opinion.

I have no problem being accountable for the things I say and teach. There are Biblical principles that I defend with an unrelenting passion.

Unrelenting, (not yielding or swerving in determination or resolution, as of or from opinions, convictions, ambitions, ideals, etc.)

Just thought I would let you know that these issues are not changed by opinions.

There are Biblical principles that are clearly defined. They are not up for yours, or my opinion. These principles are clearly represented and taught by the writers of the Bible.

One such Biblical principle is the Gospel. The Gospel is clearly defined and taught in the Bible. It is not up for opinion, nor can you make it better by adding your personal agendas to it.

Even the world knows what the Gospel means. If you put define Gospel, in the Google search this will come up.

The teaching or revelation of Christ.

Webster defines Gospel this way. The message concerning Christ, the Kingdom of God, and Salvation.

The word Gospel comes from the Greek word, (Evangelion) and it is defined this way by Vines dictionary.

“It denotes the good tidings of the Kingdom of God and salvation through Christ. To be received by faith on the basis of His expiatory death, His burial, resurrection, and ascension.”

The Gospel is the story of Jesus. The good news that the Savior has come.

It has not, nor has it ever been the story of Jesus, plus. Plus your favorite sin, or your personal agenda.

I recently read a post from the Patheos blog. He was talking about missions and the areas where they are needed most.

He shared a sobering truth. One that I have preached for several years. Here it is.

(The kind of missionary the world most desperately needs are missionaries who are sent to introduce the message of Jesus to one of the last unreached people groups: Americanized Christians.)

For years I have wept for the American church and the opinions that have corrupted the message of Jesus. Opinions derived from prejudice, hate, arrogance and pride.

People criticize me all the time for my bluntness when it comes to these issues. Failure to address the corruption of the Gospel is the reason it has continued to grow.

The truth of the Gospel is not open for opinion. It is an irrefutable fact. One that was preached throughout the book of Acts, and throughout generation after generation of Christians.

The Gospel has one purpose. To declare and reveal Jesus Christ as the Son of God. The promised sacrifice for the sins of mankind.

The Gospel is the story of Jesus. His birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension.

This is not up for opinion. It is a fact.

(Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word. Tell me the story most precious, sweetest that ever was heard.)

Blessings to you always, in His name.

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