Rob
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4 months ago
in Letter from Stacey Campbell : Todd Bentley : Prophetic Word on PRAY|THE|REVOLUTION
I was not judging Todd actually. I'm just pointing out that the scriptures are clear that there will be many false prophets in the age of the church and Bentley qualifies. The "those who fall into these trappings" is referring to the lost sheep who can't see Christ in this age because "wolves" such as Bentley roam the pastures. You're right, I'm not his or anyone's final judge, and only God knows the hearts of those who have followed the Pied Piper in this situation. But the Word of God has told us how to identify false prophets as well as those who throw around "God told me" so cheaply.
John, when I say God is glorified even in eternal Hell, it is on the surface an offensive comment. But Hell brings Him Glory because it serves to magnify the value of the cross that much more! People spending eternity in Hell is difficult to think about, but to think of Christ and what He's done to rescue underserving sinners from this? How much more glorified can you get than that?
For the record, I feel compassion for those being led astray, and I do pray grace and mercy for them.
John, when I say God is glorified even in eternal Hell, it is on the surface an offensive comment. But Hell brings Him Glory because it serves to magnify the value of the cross that much more! People spending eternity in Hell is difficult to think about, but to think of Christ and what He's done to rescue underserving sinners from this? How much more glorified can you get than that?
For the record, I feel compassion for those being led astray, and I do pray grace and mercy for them.
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4 months ago
in Letter from Stacey Campbell : Todd Bentley : Prophetic Word on PRAY|THE|REVOLUTION
Sadly for the Bentleys, God will be glorified in spite of their false teaching. God is glorified even as those who fall into these trappings are cast into eternal damnation.
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John Burton
That is a sick, disgusting comment. You are not Todd's final judge, and it's tragic that you are not exhibiting humility, grace, mercy, love or a heart of intercession for them.
When people say, "So and so is a false teacher, they are a wolf, they are a false prophet," it feels very presumptuous.
There are many solid, amazing Bereans who feel Todd's teachings never violated the absolutes of scripture. It felt like you have made a final determination on Todd's theology, his position with God and eternal destiny.
Yes, we must boldly preach truth, preach holiness, preach hell. Absolutely. But, with fear and trembling, humility and grace. We can't point the finger and just call people out whom we don't theologically agree with.
If they don't violate the absolutes, then we have to tread carefully.