There are some theologians who sublimate their hostility. Done in the guise of having a detached, intellectualized discourse, while claiming to be in the pursuit of the truth.
They can seem on the surface to be reasonable and impartial while they are attempting to dismantle a doctrinal concept they wish to prove otherwise.... Its a technique that those listening and functioning in their flesh will find humanly acceptable, while inwardly they too are being hostile in God's judgment.
The importance of presentation is placed over substance to have an appeal for those walking according to their flesh... They are often very religious and will feel secure as long as their approach is able to influence some to see it their way....
So, yes there is a type of denominational hostility when a denomination's false teaching is to be protected to keep the traditional thinking locked in.
Hostility does not have to be overt to be hostile to the truth. Even apathy can be a form of hostility when its in regards to spiritual matters.
They can seem on the surface to be reasonable and impartial while they are attempting to dismantle a doctrinal concept they wish to prove otherwise.... Its a technique that those listening and functioning in their flesh will find humanly acceptable, while inwardly they too are being hostile in God's judgment.
The importance of presentation is placed over substance to have an appeal for those walking according to their flesh... They are often very religious and will feel secure as long as their approach is able to influence some to see it their way....
So, yes there is a type of denominational hostility when a denomination's false teaching is to be protected to keep the traditional thinking locked in.
Hostility does not have to be overt to be hostile to the truth. Even apathy can be a form of hostility when its in regards to spiritual matters.
All granted. Nevertheless, there is substantial Scripture, some of which I posted in part, that mandates a certain demeanor among Christian siblings.
Galatians 5 speaks rhetorically about biting and devouring one another and lists enmity/hostility as a work of the flesh.
Let's say you, being of a mature age, have the ability to discern the smooth-talkers. Are you absolutely certain that you have the ability to discern what is and what is not accurate teaching - to know when any and every doctrine you've been taught is wrongly being dismantled?
Please forgive me for repeating this, but IMO you've used Scripture out of context more than once in our discussion to substantiate a point you're attempting to make. Yet, when you're asked to look at context and discuss it, you provide a link to a pastor you learn from and highlight his education in languages. A pastor's credentials and being learned in languages do not insure all his teaching is accurate. Even within any pastor's theological denomination he's likely disagreed with. A pastor's credentials do not ensure his students have properly understood him.
Are you 100% sure that the Free Grace Dispensationalism you've been taught for 43 or more years is completely accurate? Have you ventured out to hear or read any exegetical teachings from the original languages from other theological systems of thought? How about eschatology - have you read any of the major works of other interpretive schools? Do you think you'd be able to critique them from the Text apart from looking for a CD and relying on your pastor? Are you truly rested in the belief that you have never received any errant teaching and that any or all cutting sarcasm you may put forth is well founded? Do you or have you ever had a check deep in your spirit that something you've been taught doesn't seem right?