This is the reality of Kingdom living. I was interested Sergio's article because he has written some good stuff. But I quickly saw this one was all doctrine and theology and had little do with the daily life, walking in the Power of the Holy Spirit.
I carefully examined the entire essay to make sure that The Father, the Messiah, and the Holy Spirit were never mentioned. It was just pro forma because they never are in one of these discussions. These are always man trying to make a box into which he or she tries to fit God Almighty. I can see why Psalm 2 was written. But I am just born again Mankind, who cannot see the spiritual realm. If it wasn't such a serious issue, I'd be rolling on the floor guffawing with my Lord. He doesn't care about doctrine.
The best doctrinaires make it to the level of Pharisee, and that's not even a saving faith, just religion.
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The time for dividing ourselves up into denominational boxes is over. We are all believers now. Our concern is whether or not we'll go in the Great Snatch when our Betrothed comes to pick up His Bride for the Wedding. Jesus made it clear in the Gospels that many will be left outside the door banging on it, demanding to be let in. The Lord will open the door slightly and respond, "I don't know you. Get out of here."
I've spent the last several decades searching scripture to determine what are the minimum requirements to be part of the Kingdom.
#1: YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN.
Jesus told Nicodemus that without being born of God, a person cannot even see the Kingdom. I have found that to be absolutely true.
You become born again by asking the Lord to show you all your sin. When you've heard all you can stand, then you acknowledge your situation to the Lord, and REPENT. You ask Him to forgive you, and He does—if your repentance is genuine. Then you are clean and holy [until the next time you sin]. That brings you into direct worship of your Lord—in adoration, telling Him how you feel about Him. That openness enables Him to baptize you in the Power of the Holy Spirit. If nothing seems to happen, then you can ask Him for that. That's all it takes. You ask, you receive. You just walk in it, asking the Lord to show you how it works. 1 John 2:27:
"the anointing which you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that any one should teach you; as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie, just as it has taught you, abide in him."
With that change made in your life, The only thing left is—
#2: A CONVERSATIONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH YESHUA MESSIAH
The Lord told about this several times throughout the Gospels. Here it is in Matthew 7:21–23, “Not every one who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you evildoers.’"
In the parable of the ten bridesmaids which directly talks about when Jesus comes for His Bride, He said in Matt. 25:1-13, verses 10-12: "And while [the 5 foolish] went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast; and the door was shut. 11 Afterward the other maidens came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ 12 But he replied, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’"
The word know here, is the word used when talking about the intimacy of a man and woman in marriage. It was slang for sex. But the focus was on the love and intimacy. This is what is required to get into the Kingdom. Jesus was a bit more blunt in Luke 13.
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This relationship is the baseline of a true believer. This is how we can be taught by the Holy Spirit. This is how we can understand the scriptures. Most importantly, this is how we become intimately involved with our Betrothed. It is wonderful!
The answer to all doctrinal questions is found in asking the Lord to explain it to you. The Holy Spirit will give you a Rhema which you can clearly understand. [A rhema is a specially targeted word from the Holy Spirit which explains specific spiritual things to a believer.] He knows what is required.
You’re so right—this article examines a very popular doctrine that has overtaken many believers’ minds. I find that arguing against the doctrine is often pointless; however, showing how the particular doctrine affects our brains from a psychological and social perspective gets people thinking a little differently.
While I respect your emphasis on walking in the Spirit and living in the power of the Holy Spirit, the reality is that doctrine does matter because what we believe shapes how we live. The idea that God doesn’t care about doctrine contradicts the fact that Yeshua Himself spent much of His ministry correcting false beliefs and teaching truth. The Pharisees weren’t condemned for having doctrine but for using it hypocritically, lacking the heart of God behind it.
It’s also important to recognize that understanding how certain doctrines influence our thinking doesn’t mean putting God in a box—it means recognizing how we, as human beings, tend to be influenced by ideas, traditions, and cognitive biases. This kind of analysis can actually help believers avoid deception and grow in their relationship with Yeshua.
At the end of the day, the goal is not just to have head knowledge but to align our understanding with the truth so that our faith is both grounded and alive in the Spirit.
Love ya, David, and thank you for reading and commenting!
Sergio, you are right, sometimes it seems pointless to speak of these things with people because it stirs the ire. But helps us understand what is turning over in the minds of those we share the gospel with. I needed articles like yours to find my way out! So keep up the good work!
I found myself actually seeing the patterns of grace in the pagan world as I read what you wrote. You know that one filled with emotional hooks that was never grace, but a love that was made into currency. It says I love you if.... then people fall over themselves in wonder at the "gifts" bestowed upon them, the good ones, the chosen ones, those who deserved it. It is ironic how people can follow something yet condemn the pagan world for doing the same thing and believe they are holy, or should I say, "holier than thou?" Yes, a trap we all fall into, to one degree or another.
Did you know the parallels between the pillars of Calvinism follow the pillars of Islam? It is like Calivin just rewrote the words to fit the Bible but kept the same definitions. Dispensationalism separated it a bit for modern tastes, but the founding principles are almost word for word. Say it with me, "C R E E P Y"!
On another note, perhaps I will post my poem, "Beware the worship of Grace" for the same reason you posted this article. Thanks!
I declare "doctrinaires" to be the best word of my day! HA! I do think "doctrinaires" are conclusions about words that are awarded many dictionaries, by those immersed in philosophies they call theologies. And those who are able to hear what those with "knowledge and understanding" cannot (it is nothing without love), do not have the truth as it is whispered to us and is defined by God himself. What a wonderful Holy Spirit, our teacher.
REAL FAITH: walking in the Spirit with my Lord.
This is the reality of Kingdom living. I was interested Sergio's article because he has written some good stuff. But I quickly saw this one was all doctrine and theology and had little do with the daily life, walking in the Power of the Holy Spirit.
I carefully examined the entire essay to make sure that The Father, the Messiah, and the Holy Spirit were never mentioned. It was just pro forma because they never are in one of these discussions. These are always man trying to make a box into which he or she tries to fit God Almighty. I can see why Psalm 2 was written. But I am just born again Mankind, who cannot see the spiritual realm. If it wasn't such a serious issue, I'd be rolling on the floor guffawing with my Lord. He doesn't care about doctrine.
The best doctrinaires make it to the level of Pharisee, and that's not even a saving faith, just religion.
———∆∆∆†∆∆∆———
The time for dividing ourselves up into denominational boxes is over. We are all believers now. Our concern is whether or not we'll go in the Great Snatch when our Betrothed comes to pick up His Bride for the Wedding. Jesus made it clear in the Gospels that many will be left outside the door banging on it, demanding to be let in. The Lord will open the door slightly and respond, "I don't know you. Get out of here."
I've spent the last several decades searching scripture to determine what are the minimum requirements to be part of the Kingdom.
#1: YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN.
Jesus told Nicodemus that without being born of God, a person cannot even see the Kingdom. I have found that to be absolutely true.
You become born again by asking the Lord to show you all your sin. When you've heard all you can stand, then you acknowledge your situation to the Lord, and REPENT. You ask Him to forgive you, and He does—if your repentance is genuine. Then you are clean and holy [until the next time you sin]. That brings you into direct worship of your Lord—in adoration, telling Him how you feel about Him. That openness enables Him to baptize you in the Power of the Holy Spirit. If nothing seems to happen, then you can ask Him for that. That's all it takes. You ask, you receive. You just walk in it, asking the Lord to show you how it works. 1 John 2:27:
"the anointing which you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that any one should teach you; as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie, just as it has taught you, abide in him."
With that change made in your life, The only thing left is—
#2: A CONVERSATIONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH YESHUA MESSIAH
The Lord told about this several times throughout the Gospels. Here it is in Matthew 7:21–23, “Not every one who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you evildoers.’"
In the parable of the ten bridesmaids which directly talks about when Jesus comes for His Bride, He said in Matt. 25:1-13, verses 10-12: "And while [the 5 foolish] went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast; and the door was shut. 11 Afterward the other maidens came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ 12 But he replied, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’"
The word know here, is the word used when talking about the intimacy of a man and woman in marriage. It was slang for sex. But the focus was on the love and intimacy. This is what is required to get into the Kingdom. Jesus was a bit more blunt in Luke 13.
•••••∆∆∆†∆∆∆•••••
This relationship is the baseline of a true believer. This is how we can be taught by the Holy Spirit. This is how we can understand the scriptures. Most importantly, this is how we become intimately involved with our Betrothed. It is wonderful!
The answer to all doctrinal questions is found in asking the Lord to explain it to you. The Holy Spirit will give you a Rhema which you can clearly understand. [A rhema is a specially targeted word from the Holy Spirit which explains specific spiritual things to a believer.] He knows what is required.
You’re so right—this article examines a very popular doctrine that has overtaken many believers’ minds. I find that arguing against the doctrine is often pointless; however, showing how the particular doctrine affects our brains from a psychological and social perspective gets people thinking a little differently.
While I respect your emphasis on walking in the Spirit and living in the power of the Holy Spirit, the reality is that doctrine does matter because what we believe shapes how we live. The idea that God doesn’t care about doctrine contradicts the fact that Yeshua Himself spent much of His ministry correcting false beliefs and teaching truth. The Pharisees weren’t condemned for having doctrine but for using it hypocritically, lacking the heart of God behind it.
It’s also important to recognize that understanding how certain doctrines influence our thinking doesn’t mean putting God in a box—it means recognizing how we, as human beings, tend to be influenced by ideas, traditions, and cognitive biases. This kind of analysis can actually help believers avoid deception and grow in their relationship with Yeshua.
At the end of the day, the goal is not just to have head knowledge but to align our understanding with the truth so that our faith is both grounded and alive in the Spirit.
Love ya, David, and thank you for reading and commenting!
Sergio, you are right, sometimes it seems pointless to speak of these things with people because it stirs the ire. But helps us understand what is turning over in the minds of those we share the gospel with. I needed articles like yours to find my way out! So keep up the good work!
I found myself actually seeing the patterns of grace in the pagan world as I read what you wrote. You know that one filled with emotional hooks that was never grace, but a love that was made into currency. It says I love you if.... then people fall over themselves in wonder at the "gifts" bestowed upon them, the good ones, the chosen ones, those who deserved it. It is ironic how people can follow something yet condemn the pagan world for doing the same thing and believe they are holy, or should I say, "holier than thou?" Yes, a trap we all fall into, to one degree or another.
Did you know the parallels between the pillars of Calvinism follow the pillars of Islam? It is like Calivin just rewrote the words to fit the Bible but kept the same definitions. Dispensationalism separated it a bit for modern tastes, but the founding principles are almost word for word. Say it with me, "C R E E P Y"!
On another note, perhaps I will post my poem, "Beware the worship of Grace" for the same reason you posted this article. Thanks!
I declare "doctrinaires" to be the best word of my day! HA! I do think "doctrinaires" are conclusions about words that are awarded many dictionaries, by those immersed in philosophies they call theologies. And those who are able to hear what those with "knowledge and understanding" cannot (it is nothing without love), do not have the truth as it is whispered to us and is defined by God himself. What a wonderful Holy Spirit, our teacher.