4th Order Doctrine? I think not…
July 28, 2008
I just wanted to ask for prayers from my brothers and sisters. I pray for two things: grace and boldness.
As I am approaching the school year when the ministry with which the Lord has blessed me begins more consistently in my local church (as students begin to come back to class), I am bombarded with ridiculous voices that tempt me to worry. There are in fact many voices. I must cut them down with God’s sharp word.
Most particulary, I ask for prayer on this issue. I may be bringing up a biblical principle in my opportunities of vocal influence that might make some people uncomfortable. I am truly frightened at this prospect and more disgusted that this prospect exists.
That Biblical Manhood and Womanhood is so hated in today’s evangelical church is quite tragic. That anyone who brings up what God says on the matter must face the scorn and contempt of fellow Christians is quite pathetic. I don’t believe this issue is forth order doctrine. My friends, it is much more important than the details of each other’s end times theology. It is God’s created order and God’s own word that’s facing attack. What results and has been resulting is tragic. I am seeing lives around me flounder and burn because of so much confusion on this subject. It must be addressed.
“Just as in the days of the Apostles, so as this day we are forced to hear from certain denominations that we (by our obstinacy to adhere to the truth) do offend against love and unity in the churches, because we reject their doctrine. It would be better (they say) that we should let it pass, especially since the doctrine in dispute is what they call ‘non-essential’, and, therefore (they say) to stir up so great a discord and contention in that church over one or two doctrines (and those not the most important ones) is ‘unfruitful’ and ‘unnecessary’. To this I reply: Cursed be that love and unity which cannot be preserved except at the peril of the word of God.” – Martin Luther
