One of the many theological topics I’ve been really studying this past year or so is eschatology (the study of last things). In particular I’ve been trying to figure out where I fall in the many predetermined categories. It has been such a blessing to take a step back and fairly evaluate each view. I can name several good pastors that I love and respect that fall into each category and if I’ve learned anything it’s that the Gospel is what binds us together – not anything else.

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And by unbiblical I mean sinful. I have no intention of skirting around trigger words like that.

The basic question is this: Is it sinful for a God-ordained organization or position to overstep its God-ordained parameters? I would love to hear someone who has a compelling argument come out and say ‘no’, but after examining Scripture I am forced to conclude that the answer is ‘yes’. (I Samuel 13:8-14, 2 Samuel 6:2-7) God gives us guidelines for a reason. Sometimes it is for our good, sometimes for His glory, sometimes both, and sometimes we are forced to take Him at His word because we are clueless to discern His reasons. Read the rest of this entry »