tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post5561134614481849119..comments2023-10-07T04:07:56.527-04:00Comments on The End Time: Is the god of The Shack the God of heaven?Elizabeth Pratahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-37032631312637761932017-03-09T09:21:22.457-05:002017-03-09T09:21:22.457-05:00Elizabeth,
What a timely post. The pastor at the...Elizabeth,<br /><br />What a timely post. The pastor at the church I attend announce Sunday that the ladies were having a dinner and movie night and were going to see the Shack. That got my attention. <br /><br />I wanted to say something but didn't know how to do it.<br />I sent a link to this post.<br /><br />This has just reinforced the fact we must stay in the word and be alert to deception.<br /><br />Thank you<br />Bob <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-4017755106106232032017-03-08T22:46:43.220-05:002017-03-08T22:46:43.220-05:00We are presently studying Lamentations in our Prec...We are presently studying Lamentations in our Precept study, having just finished Jeremiah. God most definitely punishes sin. He is gracious and kind and gives warning after warning, but in the end, He is just and must fulfill His Word. I am so distressed that many women I know are posting glowing reviews of "The Shack" on their Facebook pages--women who should know better. Scripture is full of warnings not to listen to false teachers--not to even associate with them. Yet these women defend this as a work of "fiction", not to be taken as doctrine, so therefore that excuses the error (or should I say heresy). Satan isn't having to work very hard to disguise himself--it seems much of the church is ready and willing to listen to the lies! I'm so discouraged.LoriFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050599481881210270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-27151416715023391912017-03-08T16:13:34.377-05:002017-03-08T16:13:34.377-05:00That, too, is something that excites me about heav...That, too, is something that excites me about heaven, even more than having my own sin gone, believe it or not. Seeing all the wonderful deeds of kindness, love, and compassion... of courage, faithfulness, and integrity that are being done (have been done/will be done) all over the world, every day, throughout all of church history, by all the myriad believing "nobodies", the "invisible-to-the-public-eye" pastors included. <br /><br />Why? Because unfortunately we put so much emphasis on the more well known names. I think that's just part of our fallen nature. But the glory should all be Christ's, and even those who give a cup of water, small job, shall not lose their reward.<br /><br />Ha, I was thinking today that nothing really was exciting me. Your comment just put a spring in my step.<br /><br />-Carolyn<br /><br />(PS, if this posts twice, just post one of it. My internet connection did a somersault right as I was trying to hit publish.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-34276630991937473242017-03-08T14:55:31.582-05:002017-03-08T14:55:31.582-05:00Hi Anonymous,
There IS only one true way. Jesus s...Hi Anonymous,<br /><br />There IS only one true way. Jesus said "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6<br /><br />Certainty and humility are not mutually exclusive. It's not that we have to have one OR the other. Being certain about how to attain heaven isn't prideful. It's just truthful.<br /><br />God's love does speak for itself. So does His wrath. See Romans 1:18.Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-6969324199605303332017-03-08T12:55:15.619-05:002017-03-08T12:55:15.619-05:00Don't you see? There's so much deception t...Don't you see? There's so much deception that even you are tempted to claim "the one true way"--a fallible human taking on the authority of clergy. This is the real way it spreads.. because the need is so great and we feel it. We have little time for humility in our Truth, though. We aren't Atlas! The titan is a symbol for worldliness. Everyone fights blind and just spreads more blindness. There have always been saturated pagan beliefs, etc.. words of flesh only multiply the same. People couldn't read for most of our history! His Love speaks for itself and must be given the space to do so. So is it doctrine we need or the true testimony that backs it? Testimony of people who have been close to the flames. People don't even recognize what they're saved *from* anymore and so it's no wonder they're falling for Oprahfied theology.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-16802559336591283822017-03-08T12:33:12.719-05:002017-03-08T12:33:12.719-05:00Yes, Carolyn, you're so right! I can't wai...Yes, Carolyn, you're so right! I can't wait to get to heaven and see all the 'unknowns' who labored just as mightily for the Lord as the ones we do know about, like Edwards or Spurgeon!Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-13698727901921764802017-03-08T12:10:14.931-05:002017-03-08T12:10:14.931-05:00Wonderful proof that we don't need "tower...Wonderful proof that we don't need "towering names", "presidents", or "famous" anyones* in the Body of Christ. What we need: faithful, Biblically minded men (and women, though obviously not as pastors, but there are many discerning women who contribute well to the body) who love the Lord, love the Word, and love the flock.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing Ps. Bell's insights.<br /><br />-Carolyn<br /><br />*not minimizing the work that some renowned men have done; but emphasizing that the unknown-to-men (but known-and-called-by-God) shepherds do as much excellent work for the Lord.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-57826472566383639852017-03-08T11:01:15.091-05:002017-03-08T11:01:15.091-05:00"Shifting sand" from Jesus's parable..."Shifting sand" from Jesus's parable came to mind as I read his description of "The Shack." I'm praying for those who read the book to have true Biblical understanding and for Young to repent and follow the true Christ. Thanks for the post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com