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…
Flesh and Spirit: Why Christian Zionism Can’t See the Kingdom — Post 3 “They are not all Israel, which are of Israel.”— Romans 9:6, KJV Christian Zionism depends on a simple but deadly assumption:That “Israel” always means the same thing in the Bible — specifically, ethnic Jews descended from Abraham through Jacob. But Paul, writing…
Series: Twisting the Scriptures — Post 22 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” — 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) Introduction There is a subtle danger in quoting the Bible — and it’s not the quoting that’s the problem. It’s when a verse…