Friday, June 4, 2010

A few thoughts

Ted Haggard is starting a new church. What does the Bible mean when it says, a bishop then must be blameless?

I am not saying Haggard is not a Christian - that is up to God. But I am saying that he has no business being a bishop, pastor, elder.

Liberty University invited Glen Beck (a devout Morman) to speak at it's recent commencement and awarded him an honorary doctorate. What does the Bible mean when it says:

Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. 2 John 9-11

Josh McDowell sums up the problem for us by saying that most Christians cannot explain their faith. What does the Bible mean when it says:

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear...1 Peter 3:15

Many pastors are confused. Many Seminaries and Bible colleges are confused. As a result Christians are confused. And yet, God has given us his Word!