With so many denominations (and 'non-denominations') in
Christendom, it can be confusing to the thinking
Christian as to what to believe.
For myself, I have come up with a simple Litmus test to determine
what if any stock to put in what is said:
First, does the speaker use
the KJB as their Final Authority and, just as important, how to rightly divide it?
Second, does the speaker
know/recognize the unique and distinct apostleship of Paul to the Gentiles in
this present day of the grace of God.
If they pass that test, then and only then will I ‘consider’ and
‘search out’
what they say; because, otherwise, they only gender questions and confusion.
Now I
beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to
the doctrine which ye have learned [of Paul]; and avoid them. FOR THEY THAT ARE
SUCH SERVE NOT(!!) our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good
words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. [Romans
16:17-18 KJB] ...emphasis mine.
It is as simple and clear as that...to me. But don't take my
words--or any man's words--for it, alone. Study it for yourself and let the
Holy Ghost confirm it for you!
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. [2
Tim 2:15 KJB]
Which
things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing
spiritual things with spiritual. [ 1 Cor 2:14 KJB]
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