One In Jesus

Several days ago, Robert posted a comment that I’ve been meaning to get to for a while.

Rich,

I would just continue to encourage you to stand for truth in a balanced and loving way and have no desire to run full stream and embrace the far left progressive view of truth (which in many instances demonstrates many are infected with postmodern thinking).

For the past few months I’ve been engaged with progressives bloggers like Jay and others and it has been very eyeing opening to see just how far down the road many in the church are. They seem to exalt and glory in their “doubts and diversity” in teachings and practice in the body of Christ and seem to think that little if any error will condemn souls.

Robert, obviously we have different views as to which errors damn. But what warrant is there for the “if any”? I’ve certainly never said that there is no error that damns. I’ve said quite the opposite. Nor do I “exalt and glory” in “doubts and diversity.” I certainly take no delight in doubt — and have idea where you get that impression.

With regard to diversity of opinion, I see it as a necessary evil. I’m not pleased that there is any disagreement among Christians at all. But we are finite beings and we sometimes make mistakes — moral and doctrinal. Hence, I exult and glory in God’s grace — for those who are in grace. And I’m saddened that many are not in God’s grace.

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