No Corner, eh?

No corner on truth. This may stun, shock or piss some people off, but this blog is going to be what it is. This is in regards to Christianity. More important than that though, this is primarily going to focus as a Bible study. Why? I am not nor do I have any corner on truth. What I do have are convictions. What I do believe is that while I am responsible for no truth, it all does reside in God and is given to us perfectly in His Word - the Bible. There is the truth, not me, not Billy Graham, nor your preferred pastor or mine. God is THE Shepherd. Everyone else is placed by God to be 'tutors and governors until the time appointed of the Father' - Galatians 4:2.

Why do so many Christians rebel against doctrine? I think that it is because of God. He has turned their hearts. I thank Him for it. For we are instructed, '...giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.' - Ephesians 5:18-20.

I've heard it said that people in general do not like doctrine because it is divisive. That's an interesting thought and one which I am completely against. The Lord and His Word unite those who are His, His wheat. Doctrine is only divisive to the chaff, those whom Christ the Lord did NOT plant. The problem is that even some of those who belong to Christ will believe that also for 'a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.' - 1 Corinthians 5:6. Sin abides in us and is in constant war with the spirit. If we were truly a powerful people, could we not abolish sin so that it is only the spirit within us? One would think so, but that just proves that we have no power. And so, knowing that sin does exist in us, the thought of divisive doctrine - much like that pinch of leaven - pervades our beliefs and, once said enough, sets up residence as a common belief among that masses that deflects our attention from God.

Preaching true doctrine is good. But one must be diligent and careful to ensure that the doctrine is truth. It is a scary thought, is it not? For popular Christianity teaches us that preaching what is wrong could be a condemnable sin. Well, popular Christianity is wrong in this case and has no Biblical backing for such a claim. I believe a basic tenant of doctrine is that Christ died for us - an eternal offering for the sins of all time for those who are born of Christ. The punishment for our mistakes in teaching error fell on Christ. '...their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more' - Hebrews 8:12. '...and their sins and iniquities will I remember no more' - Hebrews 10:17. My loving heavenly Father did that for me? Yes, He did. He 'washed us from our sins' - Revelation 1:5.

So then why be diligent to study truth and preach truth? The most plain and yet important reason I can think of - because I love Him, and so do you. Think about this. Let's say your parents are in a rest home and need assistance in many things that they do. Showering, cooking, paying bills etc. You can pay someone do that who is at the home, but no, you decide to take that upon yourself. Why? Because you love your parents. That is what my mother did for her parents before the Lord came down to take them home. Heck, I love my mother and I love my grandparents. My grandfather, proud as he was, needed help getting into and out of the shower and would refuse his daughter's help with that. Because I love that man as I love my own father, I took that responsibility on myself with the utmost humility knowing how much the Lord humbled my grandfather for him to allow that.

My Lord took my sins upon Himself. He did what I believe any proper father would do for their children as a provision for their wellness in life. Out of love and not obligation, I am compelled to study His Word as He asks and spread His Word. So, you see the doctrinal truth of what His sacrifice means and you also see in part the doctrine of His Love. He truly is a loving God. He's is wrathful, but His wrath is not for us, but for those whom sin still resides - the chaff not the wheat.

You know something? Regarding a topical discussion on doctrine, this is just a grain of sand on the beach. His Word is fraught with meaning and teachings. I enjoy immensely when He guides me to a study of His Word. Hopefully for Christmas I will be given a study guide for Ancient Greek so that I can begin a more exhaustive study of His Word through translations and so on. I pray that is what He has in store for my future here. My spirit longs for growth with Him. While I sin because it abides in me (though removed in Christ), I have never felt such a strong movement within myself as I do when the Lord calls me to study. It is a constant prayer that He has that continue.

Regarding this blog, please comment. Criticisms and encouragement are all welcomed alike. I want the challenge in His Word. You and I in fellowship with Him can grow and praise His name together.

Yours in Brotherly Love, Cam

-May our Lord Jesus Christ direct our steps and thoughts. We pray that any error in our discussion be removed from our own thoughts as we are taught that they are also removed from yours. We pray that within You, Lord, we continue to grow in Your infinite grace and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.