I warned of Hell (2 Peter 2:4-9).
A man disagreed, saying none will perish (2 Peter 3:9).
I spoke about the special faith of my friend who is blind.
A woman disagreed, explaining if he had faith he would be healed (Isaiah 53:5).
I explained that we should not think too highly of ourselves (Romans 12:3).
A man disagreed, saying we can't love others if we don't love ourselves (Matthew 22:37-39).
I explained that Christians will be disciplined if we fail to repent when we sin (Revelation 3:19).
A woman disagreed, explaining that there is no condemnation once we are in Christ (Romans 8:1).
I said I was glad that God knows everything about me, even my past sins (Hebrews 4:13).
A woman disagreed, saying when God forgives us, He forgets our sins (Hebrews 8:12).
I talked about the serious nature of certain sins (John 19:11).
A man disagreed, saying all sins are the same in God's eyes (James 2:10).
I explained that churches should not have people on staff who are living ungodly lifestyles (1 Corinthians 5).
All of those who disagreed were basing their views on popular half-truths that take Scripture out of context. To avoid these errors, we must correctly handle God's Word, being like the noble Bereans who carefully compared Paul's teachings with the words of Scripture (2 Timothy 2:15; Acts 17:11-12).
The Bible is a complete story, not a single episode. It is a complete message, not a collection of separate truths.
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The damage caused by these half-truths has deeply concerned me. And that is why I've written Lies in Disguise. It helps unwrap the lies circulating in our world and in the church and replace them with solid biblical truth.
Click this link to get an overview of the content: Lies in Disguise.
Dear Sister in Christ, Gail thank you for this Bible study. It is very good & very much needed by probably a lot of people! Thank you for your Godly example & always directing me & all of us to God's Word,The Truth!!
ReplyDeleteI will pray for you & your new book. Keep looking Up as you do!!
Thank you & with prayers and love in Christ, Diane
The world needs this book. Stay steadfast and pray without ceasing. Do not let Satan discourage you. You will need to be brave. I will hold you in my prayers and I am grateful for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your encouragement and prayers.
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ReplyDeleteI have read your daily devotions during my morning quiet time for more than a decade.They have consistently encouraged me in my own personal Bible study, and your words have helped me greatly to be a better teacher of God’s Word.
So many well-meaning Christians fall for the half-truths and even outright lies of false doctrine. Thank you for writing this new book!
I am thankful for how God has used your talent for the written word to benefit others, and I will continue to pray for you and your husband.
In His love,
Joe Patterson
New Braunfels, TX
Joe, Thank you so much for these encouraging words. I really appreciate it.
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