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 11 When Key Truths Go Unspoken “For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.” — Acts 20:27“Woe unto me, if I preach not the gospel!” — 1 Corinthians 9:16 The gospel has power. But when it’s filtered, softened, and sanitized to fit the comfort…
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 7 Pitting One Verse Against Another “It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” — Matthew 4:7“A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.” — Proverbs 11:1 The devil quotes Scripture. He did it in the wilderness when…
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…
Rediscovering the Indwelling Righteousness of Christ The Half Gospel Many Christians today have been taught a gospel that ends at justification — as if being declared righteous on paper is all that matters, while who we are in practice makes no difference. The result? A church with no power, no holiness, and no fear of…
(Job 42 | Chapter XXVIII of Jessie Penn-Lewis’s The Story of Job) “So the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning…”—Job 42:12 (KJV) The whirlwind fades. God has spoken. And now—Job repents. Not from rebellion, but from presumption. “I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now…