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This is where inclusionism is an issue for us as Christians – it doesn’t help people, it doesn’t create better more fruitful disciples, it cuts people off from what they need to move forward and be a life success. We had a lady in our church who was clearly growing in the Lord. She wasContinue reading “The Insidious Idea of Inclusionism 04: How it Harms People!”

The first time I encountered inclusionism in the Tree of Life Family, was in one of our churches when a couple were – in a very excited and very animated way – explaining how wonderful it was to me. They brought the discussion around to how inclusionism proves that Jesus is better than Adam, andContinue reading “The Insidious Idea of Inclusionism 03: Is Jesus Better Than Adam?”

Ever felt harassed? The Greek word for harassed means literally to forget who you are. You are under so much pressure you don’t even remember who you are, you forget the basics. Ever acted in a way that you look at yourself and think “I don’t even recognize myself”, “I know better than this”, “ThisContinue reading “I Know Why You are Harassed and Helpless”

In our first post on this topic, I explained what inclusionism is, and now we will hold it up to the truth of Scripture. One of my favourite Scriptures is Deuteronomy 30.19 which says that God has set before us life and death and we can choose. We are told to choose life, but itContinue reading “The Insidious Idea of Inclusionism 02: The Necessity of Choice”

I really believe it is essential that I address the foolish and insidious nature of the doctrine of inclusionism. It has to be addressed and the Biblical truth has to be proclaimed. Before we go any further though and examine this idea, I have to explain what I am talking about. Firstly, I need toContinue reading “The Insidious Idea of Inclusionism 01: What is Inclusionism?”

26 “Make the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with cherubim woven into them by a skilled worker. 2 All the curtains are to be the same size—twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide. 3 Join five of the curtains together, and do the same with the other five. (Exodus 26.1-3, NIV) TheContinue reading “Jesus is Our Tabernacle 06: Jesus is the White Linen of the King”

8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. (1 Tim. 2.8-10 NIV) Now, thisContinue reading “How to Behave in Church 04: Men and Women 01 – Move to the Middle Lane”

31 “Make a lampstand of pure gold. Hammer out its base and shaft, and make its flowerlike cups, buds and blossoms of one piece with them. 32 Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. 33 Three cups shaped like almond flowers with buds and blossoms are to be onContinue reading “Jesus is Our Tabernacle 05: The Light of the World”

2 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;Continue reading “How to Behave in Church 03: Pray in Church”

5 The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith. 6 But some people have missed this whole point. They have turned away from these things and spend their time in meaningless discussions. 7 They want to be known as teachers of theContinue reading “How To Behave in Church 02: Don’t Act Without Meaning”