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 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 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 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…
Why Future-Only Thinking Disarms the Church It sounds spiritual. It even echoes the Lord’s Prayer: “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). But what happens when the Church prays this as if Christ’s Kingdom hasn’t already come in power? This is not a small issue. It’s…