Ephesians 4:13
Till we all come in the Unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.
There is what the Bible calls the Unity of the faith that connects past, present, and future generations of saints. It embodies the understanding of the fundamentals of the kingdom of God, God's ways and the operation of his kingdom. His will on earth as it is in heaven and much more enshrined in the Holy scripture. The saints throughout history have forged a common bond along these lines.
Psalms 16:6
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
If we believe in one God and one mediator between God and men (1 Tm 2.5), one divine plan of salvation (Eph 1.3–14), one Church, and one apostolic authority (Mt 16.13–19; 18.18; 28.19–20), the absolute authority of the written word on all matters of the faith, we'll lay the foundation of the Unity of the faith in our walk with God.
Sadly, we are seeing a generation of believers and gospel ministers today who aren't aware of the Unity of the faith, while some are outrightly nonchalant. That is why their opinions to them are revelations, even when they are not aligned with the scriptures. They have unconsciously bought the lie of the liberal world that everyone has their truth. "My truth may not be your truth." That implies no absolute truth exists that sets the standard for right and wrong, and everyone must decide what truth is and isn't. So, when you try to correct their teachings on the authority of God's word, they will tell you it is their truth.
Remember, God's word is the absolute authority on matters of faith (2 Peter 1:19); if a person claims to be a believer or gospel minister and doesn't accept the absolute authority of the word, they are already in error. And the error will only multiply as they try to make their opinions the truth.
2 Timothy 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
You are on your own when your life and ministry go contrary to the line, path, and bond of faith that unites the saints throughout history. Some people may not be forthright in telling you this, but by God's grace, I'm telling you now. You may think it is your revelation or whatever you call it; listen, you are on your own.
Proverbs 22:28
Remove not the ancient landmark, Which thy fathers have set.
The kingdom of God is not the democratic party of America that keeps shifting its boundaries to accommodate every liberal ideology out there and its sympathisers.
The written word of God is the constitution of the kingdom of God on earth, and its authority is absolute because the authority of its author is absolute. If your teachings do not align with it, you are preaching another gospel!
Galatians 1: 6-9
I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
May the Lord grant us understanding.
DrBenard Etta,
GFC Visionary
Comments
Reproof Ephesians 2 v 16 , And that He might reconciliation them both ( whom are the both ? ) to God in one body through the cross ....
3 v 6-7 , That the Gentiles should be fellow heirs of the same body , and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel.
Of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power.
But , speaking the truth in love may grow up in all things into Him who is the head - Christ-
From whom the whole body joined and knit together by what every joint supplies according to the effective by which every parts does its share causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love .
4 v 15-16
Or perhaps if we were a little more blunt so that nobody could confuse our intent, we might say.
there is the truth
and everything else is lies.
Oh yes, man of valour!
Hahaha, Serious.
The truth for certainty is absolute. Thank you for this superb piece, Dr Sir.
You are welcome!