Thank you brother. I needed to read this a week ago. One of our members a former elder here got up and said that Jesus was created and he was an angel. I listened for a while, then I could not let him go any further. I asked him about Jn.1 among many other scriptures that I am sure you are aware of. But he kept going. I told him he was in error, then I walked out of the room. I have apologized to him and the men for doing so. I have presented him with scriptures to refute his belief, but have not heard back. I understand that in the OT "The Angel of the Lord" could be Jesus. But, to say he wad a created being or an angel, I can not go along with that. The men have asked me to see where he is with this belief, being the former preacher...I will do so. But I do not think he need to stand before God's people without clearing this error. I would like for you to address this either in messenger or email. billdaytonservant@gmail.com God bless.
Thank you for this wise and much needed reminder it reflects the heart of Scripture that truth and love must always walk together Ephesians 4:15 tells us to speak the truth in love so that the body may grow and not be torn apart your emphasis on process patience and restoration mirrors the example of Christ who was full of grace and truth John 1:14 guarding doctrine is essential yet Scripture also warns us that knowledge without love can become destructive 1 Corinthians 8:1 the call to go to the source before the crowd follows Jesus’ own teaching and protects unity while still honoring holiness Matthew 18:15 the examples of Priscilla and Aquila and Paul show us that correction must be discerning not reactionary and always aimed at saving souls not scoring points Galatians 6:1 reminds us to restore gently while watching our own hearts and Titus 1:9 shows that firm correction has its place when error becomes persistent and harmful thank you for calling the church back to biblical discernment humility and courage so that we may contend for the faith without losing the spirit of Christ Jude 1:3.
Thank you brother. I needed to read this a week ago. One of our members a former elder here got up and said that Jesus was created and he was an angel. I listened for a while, then I could not let him go any further. I asked him about Jn.1 among many other scriptures that I am sure you are aware of. But he kept going. I told him he was in error, then I walked out of the room. I have apologized to him and the men for doing so. I have presented him with scriptures to refute his belief, but have not heard back. I understand that in the OT "The Angel of the Lord" could be Jesus. But, to say he wad a created being or an angel, I can not go along with that. The men have asked me to see where he is with this belief, being the former preacher...I will do so. But I do not think he need to stand before God's people without clearing this error. I would like for you to address this either in messenger or email. billdaytonservant@gmail.com God bless.
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Thank you for this wise and much needed reminder it reflects the heart of Scripture that truth and love must always walk together Ephesians 4:15 tells us to speak the truth in love so that the body may grow and not be torn apart your emphasis on process patience and restoration mirrors the example of Christ who was full of grace and truth John 1:14 guarding doctrine is essential yet Scripture also warns us that knowledge without love can become destructive 1 Corinthians 8:1 the call to go to the source before the crowd follows Jesus’ own teaching and protects unity while still honoring holiness Matthew 18:15 the examples of Priscilla and Aquila and Paul show us that correction must be discerning not reactionary and always aimed at saving souls not scoring points Galatians 6:1 reminds us to restore gently while watching our own hearts and Titus 1:9 shows that firm correction has its place when error becomes persistent and harmful thank you for calling the church back to biblical discernment humility and courage so that we may contend for the faith without losing the spirit of Christ Jude 1:3.
I will offer this addition, which is really tough to do: make it clear that you are confronting and challenging ideas, and not confronting the person.