Chapter 11: God’s Eternal Character

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interpretations of the Scriptures have been authored and countless sects of Christianity now exist based upon those varied writings. Some are very cult oriented. I.E. The leader of the Branch Dividian in Waco, Texas had his own special twist on Scripture, which he indoctrinated his followers with.

Thus, like Jewry, different sects or branches in Christianity have their own basis for religious authority. Often, that basis of authority exists outside of written Scripture in the form of countless volumes of written opinions. It could be the founder’s opinion of any Christian branch or sect. Or, a so- called new truth [divine revelation] as revealed by the “Holy Spirit” invoked

by an individual or group to get their way regarding church policy. Who would dare argue against the Holy Spirit? I’ll tell you. It is anyone who is knowledgeable of the Holy Bible and knows something different is written.

Recently the Episcopalians, seeking rationalization to alter the word of God to ordain an openly Gay [homosexual] bishop did exactly that. They invoked the name of the Holy Spirit and said it was a new direction the Spirit of God was leading them into. Hello, anyone upstairs in those brains?

Once again let me remind you that if any church doctrine goes against the written word of God, it is a man made doctrine and not God’s.

Do you think that this book is just another one of those countless

interpretations and or opinions of Holy Scripture? If so, you would be wrong since this apostle only seeks to inform you and other Christians of what the Scriptures say. That is the job God has ordained me to do because that is where Christians have gotten off track. They are so focused on man’s

opinion; they are ignoring God’s Word. Consider what Solomon has told us regarding all of these countless books expressing countless opinions.

“But, my child, be warned: There is no end of opinions ready to be expressed. Studying them can go on forever

and become very exhausting!” Ecclesiastes 12:12 NLT

Make a mental note. Opinions are the cheapest commodity in the world and everyone has them. Besides that, they are usually free. I’ve told

you this before; you should be more concerned about God’s Word than what anyone says about God’s Word. That includes me.