Series: Twisting the Scriptures — Post 16 Twisting John 17 to Silence Truth for the Sake of Peace “That they all may be one…” — John 17:21 “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” — Amos 3:3 “The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable…” — James 3:17 Few scriptures are quoted…
Series: Twisting the Scriptures — Post 15 When Disobedience Gets Redefined as Authenticity “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil…” — Isaiah 5:20 “There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.” — Proverbs 30:12 In today’s spiritual climate, rebellion isn’t always loud…
Series: Twisting the Scriptures — Post 14 When Smooth Speech Covers Dangerous Lies “With good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.” — Romans 16:18 “They speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.” — Psalm 28:3 Some of the most destructive lies come wrapped in soft words. They’re gentle….
Series: Twisting the Scriptures — Post 13 Weaponizing Autonomy Against Accountability “He that is spiritual judgeth all things…” — 1 Corinthians 2:15“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.” — John 7:24 “Only God can judge me” is the modern sinner’s shield—wielded against conviction, correction, and spiritual accountability. It sounds reverent, but it’s really…
Series: Twisting the Scriptures — Post 12 Twisting Love to Approve of Sin “Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.” — Romans 12:9“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” — Proverbs 27:6 Love has become one of the most…
Series: Twisting the Scriptures — Post 10 Doctrinal Distortions in the Name of Right Division “Study to shew thyself approved unto God… rightly dividing the word of truth.” — 2 Timothy 2:15“All scripture is given by inspiration of God… and is profitable…” — 2 Timothy 3:16 Rightly dividing the Word of God is essential. But…
Series: Twisting the Scriptures — Post 8 Scriptures Twisted for Control “Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.” — 1 Peter 5:3“Through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you…” — 2 Peter 2:3 Scripture is meant to feed the flock—not control it. And yet, some of…
Series: Twisting the Scriptures — Post 6 Allegory as Escape Hatch “Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.” — 2 Peter 1:20“Which things are an allegory…” — Galatians 4:24 The Bible is full of rich symbols and spiritual meanings. From shadows and types to parables and visions, God…
Series: Twisting the Scriptures — Post 5 The Error of Balaam “Turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness…” — Jude 1:4“Which have forsaken the right way… following the way of Balaam…” — 2 Peter 2:15 The grace of God is one of the most beautiful truths in all of Scripture. It is the undeserved…
(Job 34–37 | Chapter XXIV of Jessie Penn-Lewis’s The Story of Job) “Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out…”—Job 37:23 (KJV) Elihu speaks for four full chapters—longer than any other human speaker in the book. He is articulate, passionate, and certain. But there is something missing: Jessie Penn-Lewis writes: “Elihu was full of thunder—but…