The Hypocrisy of False Expressions

[jiggyfly]

The Hypocrisy of False Expressions
-- 1 Tim. 4:1-2
(or, "a demonstration of the strange influence of demons") ... among Christians

What They Say What They Mean
"There's nothing you must do to be saved......" "Here's what you must do to be saved:"
"You are absolutely, totally helpless to save yourself." "You must make a wise decision in order to be saved."
"God controls all things." "God doesn't control man's free will."
"We can't boast about going to heaven." "If we go to hell, it's our own fault."
"Love never faileth!" "Love can't overcome human stubborness."
"Men are in bondage to sin." "Men are free to choose Christ."
"Grace is unmerited favor..." "... given only to those who merit it with faith and obedience." "GOD IS THE SAVIOR OF ALL MANKIND(1 Tim. 4:10)..." "... except for about ninety percent of them."
"GOD'S LOVE IS UNCONDITIONAL..." "... as long as you meet certain conditions."
"GOD'S WILL IS UNOPPOSABLE..." "... except by the sinner."
"Salvation is not a thing of chance." "There is no second chance to be saved."
"WE HAVE GOOD NEWS FOR YOU !" "Most of mankind will perish forever."
"GOD LOVES YOU !" "... as long as you love Him."
"Christ died for all sin..." "... except the sin of not believing that He died for all sin." "The Good Shepherd seeks the lost sheep until he finds it !" "The Good Shepherd seeks until it's too late."
"God's justice was satisfied in the cross of Christ." "God's justice demands eternal torment or annihilation."


© 1997 by Jeff Pnddy.

 

[KingJ]

The Hypocrisy of False Expressions
-- 1 Tim. 4:1-2
(or, "a demonstration of the strange influence of demons") ... among Christians

I wouldn't say the underlined. There are many appearances of contradictions in the bible. Your post serves as a reminder of the importance of context and hermeneutics.

 

[aspen]

great OP.

 

[jiggyfly]

I wouldn't say the underlined. There are many appearances of contradictions in the bible. Your post serves as a reminder of the importance of context and hermeneutics.

Absolutely, but I have found that many don't like to scrutinize some of the religious teachings based on some of the more popular translations.

great OP.

I thought so too Aspen.

 

[Episkopos]

Hypocrisy makes an appearance when we do as we have always done...but just changed the vocabulary so as to give the impression that we are doing so much more!!!


I'm saved.......actual meaning: I have selected certain verses in which I now declare myself saved!

 

[jiggyfly]

If I understand you right E, I can see where that would be a major hindrance with many that have simply had a religious experience. But for those of us who have had an experience with Christ, we have the hope of salvation because we have received HolySpirit, an earnest to what we will receive in the future.