Anyone who studied church history or read the newtestament deeply
will see gnosticism. And see it come in and out of the church in different
ways whether throught charismania or academia.
I made a valid statement out of a reaction.
The reason is this. When a person says that nothing spiritual can
be understood unless your bornagain. Then responds to what is clear
in scripture and says its interpreted by the deeper things is to me gnostic.
Jesus taught us to humble ourselves. As little children.
Jesus thanked the Father that He refused to give it to the wise and gave it to babes.
Ive always had big issues with any elitist type of attitude or teaching.
Even tho i agree there is milk and meat.
Whether im just like skinski or no, you judge. His attitude
turns me off so i cant say ive paid that much attention to
him.....ive only read enuf of his stuff to know he doesnt
understand as much as he thinks he does. And beats sheep.
Altho i agree nothing can deceive the very elect....meaning take their faith
and salvation or separate them from the Love of God. They can be deceived
by the deceitfulness of sin, or false teachers, or their lack of personal
stewardship of their spiritual duties...etc and get all messed up, and put out of commission
as far as their effectiveness in the kingdom and lose future rewards.
So of coarse we need to defend the faith. In a way that makes us our
brothers keeper. But that isnt monergism. Howbeit God does empower it.
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
5“I am the vine; you are the branches."If" you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
My point is .....nevermind. Another day maybe