October 24, 2022

Biblical Relativism

my pastors teach that the Bible is relative

(no, not THAT relative

they're very definite that the Bible

is greater than any other religious text

that was, or is or ever will be)

they're just not certain that the Bible

speaks with one voice

as once the Apostles knew it did

are willing to disagree

where the Bible speaks less clear

are unwilling to agree

that the Bible does not confuse

if those of God are permitted disagreement

on the foundation of our doctrine

then what of our testimony before men

if our sole point of agreement is

“Believe in Jesus Christ and you will live!”

as we show confusion on all other points

how then can our faith be displayed

as any different than any other

and how then will we reveal

the overwhelming power of God

the secret things belong to God

are not for us to understand

or force an explanation

they are for us

to accept

Too often we try to explain something of the Bible that is not yet ready to be explained or force an explanation more in keeping with our own ideas. By doing this we cause more harm than good.

A large problem with our theology is our unwillingness to let a question be; too often we pull so hard at an answer that we end up straining the truth.