On Sunday, Furtick, who is white, sat down with another Elevation pastor, John. In this way, God only APPEARS AS the Son and the Spirit. The one who breaks the Law is a sinner. Yes, I agree with everything you said. Thanks for writing! Theology should come directly from the Bible wherever possible. Let me know if you need a hand getting started. Are you simply discussing one particular theological point because its interesting? The disclaimer especially. Joyce Meyer, greatest Bible teacher alive today . Not I. He also has a brother named Matthew Furtick, and a step-sister named Stephanie. If knowing the difference between faithful biblical teaching and false teaching matters, then I made a wise decision to begin writing about what false teachers say. Finally, the idea that God fills all in all isnt simply unbiblical. Thanks for writing! He created laws, then needed to break them because He didnt foresee the circumstances that would require Him to break the law. Thanks, Joe. The law of the Lord is perfect (Psalm 19:7-10) and God could not break his own law for sin is the transgression of the law. (1 John 3:4);thus Christ was undefiled sinless Lamb of God and therefore as priest and victim He would make the perfect sacrifice to atone for sin. By grace ye are saved, and that is a mighty work, but it is through faith, (Eph. Feel free to continue disagreeing, if you dont see what I see. Holly Furtick was born on May 19, 1980, in South Florida, the United States of America. Jeremiah, in, I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Jude gives us the definition of apostasy with examples, so we have the necessary information to discern between the example of Pauls ministry and those examples presented by Jude. It is still one man. In this case, its that Jesus isnt God, and isnt one with the Father, but that Hes the first being that God created. I would never ask you to take my word for anything I simply want to point you to the Scriptures. The very idea of salvation contradicts that notion! The helpful information isnt the problem, of course. Furtick is, quite simply, wrong: God can, and often does, override our unbelief. Word of Faith teachers typically demote God and limit Him in ways that dont match Scripture. We dont need the bad with the good. This is false, of course that would be the heresy of tritheism. That doesnt mean that people cant be confused by what God does the Bible is full of that. Start Smaller. God only has One intelligence, and that intelligence is HIMSELF. We can know they are three distinct persons, as indicted in this conversation; Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: Genesis 1:26. You gotta get healed in your heart, and then release it. According to the ALS Association, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a fatal condition that causes progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Let me know if theres some other way I can help, beyond praying (which Im doing right now). Thats not legal. Youre right. Those are strong words, but theyre not my own. He said if you listen to the Word and dont do it, youre like a man who looks at himself in a mirror in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God my Maker is my mirror. Im not attacking Furtick. When people defend false teachers and repeat their errors, thats bad too right? I would like to know how to reach out to him and make him see that when he listens to these guys hes being affected, but he should know this. Furtick misquotes the passage. Do you agree with him that Modalism is true and the trinity is false? He says a lot of things that are true, of course but he also promotes unbiblical falsehoods. Narcigesis is a new word. Thus, when Mark says Jesus could do no mighty works in Nazareth, He does not mean that their unbelief sapped His power. Thank you for this. Elevation pastor is not wrong at all. Thanks again. This is how it works, as right, it is this same power that we all have today (Hebrews 13:8) to obey the command of Mark 16:15-20. I teach this very plainly: bad things are always bad, and never good. How many times have we heard a sermon like this from Furtick, or Joel Osteen, or Kenneth Copeland? Second, we know that the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God. All we have to do is compare the gospel as expressed in the New Testament with anybodys teachings to see if they match. The issue of Furticks misquotation and conclusions about the text isnt the biggest issue, but it does point to a common problem for him and other false teachers: they feel comfortable saying what the Bible doesnt say. Study the Scriptures. There are no internal relationships in the Godhead but thats contrary to a whole bunch of clear passages of Scripture. Appreciate that look up. As for telling Timothy to take a little wine for his stomach, you took that out of important context of which indicates the reason for the admonition, Drink no longer water, which was the source of his problem. The religious leader was born and raised in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, in the United States of America. Is that what Christianity is being saved? Im sure you are as well. When He prayed that we all may be one as He and the Father are one, He clearly wasnt suggesting anything like circumincessionism. Second, Im supremely confident that you will agree with these statements correct me if Im wrong: If you agree with those things, then the only thing left for you and me to figure out is whether Steven Furticks teaching actually DOES contradict Scripture right? If healing belongs to us, why was Paul never healed? Their low self-esteem, expressed by Nathaniels question about anything good coming from Nazareth, was what trapped the power of God. It is fascinating to watch in slow motion and magnified. In the end, you should be praying for your father and listening to the Holy Spirit. If our lack of faith prevented Him from acting, then nobody could be saved ever. You will RECEIVE salvation (passive voice). Is it part of Revelation? Find out whether the people you listen to are teaching what we find in the New Testament, or not. That doesnt mean, however, that its okay to be unfaithful or wicked. Theres no Plan B, so we need to make sure the church follows Jesus lead. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Thats different. Buddhists will talk about becoming one with everything by losing your self-identity. And he went round about the villages, teaching. So, again, it can be either word used, as here, scripture does interpret scripture with similar scripture. Right, John 5 speaks to Jesus ministry, doing his Father work verse 17, again in Acts 10:38, going about healing all who were oppressed of the devil . Thanks for letting me know. For the wages of sin is penance, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Dont listen to what I say, or what Steven Furtick says. And my God will convict you let you know the word is right or the word is wrong.. That is why we have the Holy Spirit when you discern what is right in the world and what is wrong in the world you are led by the spirit of God I disagree with you I believe that you are wrong doctor you are a fake preacher you should not get on this Social Media stuff and tell people things that you really dont know. Dont listen to false teachers, and dont defend those who teach falsely. Like you, I think we should be careful about making accusations. Even a single example is enough. Its the established position of Scripture and the witness of millions of faithful Christians throughout history: God CAN heal, but He might not and we dont have the power to override His decisions. God isnt morphing like a CGI character from one state of being into another. You say, it is not a logical and biblical explanation that He chooses to act under certain circumstances, and to not act in others, as God is not the author of confusion. With respect, you really havent thought this through. Why say that He AND the Father would indwell us, rather than simply saying I? To suggest that God is not all-powerful goes against 3500 years of biblical witness, every bit of Judaic and Christian belief, and hundreds of verses of Scripture, both Old and New Testament. Dont trust me. Do you know of any instances he may have snuck that in a sermon? So whats the difference between being wrong and trying to pervert the gospel? Now I pay attention more to the words spoken by pastors and dont just take everything they say as being true. Go back to Genesis and see that God created Adam out of the earth, and breathed into him, and he became a living soul. Not the people, but the ideas, and the spiritual forces behind those ideas. Steve Furtick Welding General Foreman. I mean no offense, Mercy but youre being irresponsible. Stephen Furtick is of white ethnicity and has American nationality. You shared, we see that the Father, the Son, and the Spirit are not the same as each other. If the latter, just make the point. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I amhas sent me to you.. Anyone who disagrees with what Furtick teaches must a) be envious, b) ignorant of how God has blessed his church, and c) a deceiver. Further, he belongs to the Caucasian ethnicity. Again, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. The New Testament is full of warnings about false teachers, so we do have an abundance of direction on the matter. He draws us to Himself, or we could not be saved. If our lack of faith prevented Him from acting, then nobody could be saved ever, is not copacetic with the many scripture that point to the need of both hearing (His drawing) and believing, as it is hearing the Gospel of our salvation that prompt faith to act on it; Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. Those things are all found in the New Testament, so of course were going to agree on that. By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. Both of us having what I would describe as a crisis of faith. Steven was born on February 19, 1980, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, United States of America. God wasnt powerless yet Steven Furtick claims that He was. Your email address will not be published. God Himself saves us because we have met His terms of agreement. Will God honor His word regardless of who presents it ? Please, I beg you: do your homework. Id like to ask you some very direct questions, and hope that youll be straightforward in your answer: Do you consider Steven Furtick a false teacher, or not? The reason I allow comments is that I want discussion, which generally comes from disagreement. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. Put more simply, there is one God who is eternally and distinctly three persons. Thank you for writing this. For example: Jehovahs Witnesses may glorify Jesus, but not the Jesus described in the Bible. He teaches that God created a good Law, then broke His own Law, and did it because He loves us. Heres the point: the text does not say that Jesus ability to work miracles was in connection with, or in proportion to, or directly dependent on their state of mind. See, up until now I have walked with you, but when I send my spirit, I will be in you. May God save his soul if he doesnt know Christ and may God give His children eyes to see and ears to hear. It doesnt say more than that. This guy who is spending all this time with only one side of view is not write you may want to get your self out of the way and let go and let God . I end, if I did not reach my max, with Thessalonians 4: 6-9. One would think they know God better than we do. The clearest example I can think of is when I see Christians rejoice when a baby is conceived outside of marriage while ignoring the sin that caused it. Third, we know that the Son is not the Father nor the Spirit, and that the Spirit is not the Father. Spring, Texas, United States View. For example, if the ancient Israelites obeyed the terms of the old covenant, He would bless them. Nationality: American: Profession: Author, Evangelist: Net Worth: $60 Million: Wife/Spouse(Name): Holly Furtick: Children/Kids: Blonde: Steven Furtick Height: This belief isnt like saying that children should be baptized, or like thinking that Christians would be better off being kosher. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. By itself, thats not bad at all. Were called to watch our lives and doctrine closely right? But it and the other quotes slide perilously close. I welcome your thoughts! Because if a person really Noahs God and has a true relationship with him they know right from wrong keep your comments to yourself and quit causing Discord among the brethren. We should say what the Bible says, and we should not say what the Bible does not say. Thanks for your comment. Instead, the New Testament is chock full of instruction and correction about how Christians should live, think, and act AFTER were saved. Pastor Steven Furtick. "Although Furtick says this is a miracle, it's not a miracle," Duncan said. Is the Lords arm too short? Will you bring Matthew Henry into this category too? When Paul chastised the foolish churches in Galatia, he did so because they had turned to another gospel. Can not get any clearer than that! Does that make sense? In point of fact, it is undeniably heretical. They will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Steven Furtick Biography. COULD JESUS HAVE HEALED THEM IN SPITE OF THEIR LACK OF FAITH, OR ARE HUMANS ABLE TO STOP GOD FROM DOING WHAT HE WANTS TO DO? You might want to write more, but you dont have to read through the 10,000 word screeds that people used to post here. Yes, I have the final word on what gets published, but that only applies when people are being unduly combative or promoting things I cant promote. Moreover, she is a citizen of America and belongs to the Caucasian ethnicity. Deuteronomy 6:4 Isaiah 61:1 Matthew 28:19 Mark 1:9-11 Luke 1:35 John 5:21-23; 14:10, 16 Romans 8:9-11 1 Corinthians 8:6 2 Corinthians 13:14 Hebrews 1:8-10 James 2:19. With God all things are possible. We all have some things wrong, Im sure the goal isnt to nitpick, but to warn people that false teachers are all over the place, and to encourage them to compare whats being taught with what God has said. It is interesting to see how many people assert a defense that if you question anything about someone else, youre judging, and furthermore, the assertion that judging is unbiblical. Jesus, clearly, claimed to be God and His disciples taught that. He seems to believe what hes saying. This idea that we are able to limit God is held by many, if not most, Word of Faith teachers. I want you to know the Scriptures. These are only a few of the many, many passages that show that the Father and Son are not the same person. Furtick is a pastor for the Elevation Church and owns a property with his wife of 8,400 square feet in Waxhaw, NC. Iron really cant sharpen iron without friction. New to your work. We might try to conclude how it worked, but we have ONLY the text to work with. The alternative is heresy, as defined in the traditional, historic sense: limiting Gods power and ability to do what He wishes to do is a non-starter. The truth matters. Jesus is the Word of God, (logos, the intelligence of God expressed in words) made flesh. Dont you think the disciples were confused when Jesus told THEM to feed the 5,000? This isnt a difficult concept. That way we avoid arguments about one persons opinions being more correct than another persons opinions. The only one who has the right to say if Im a true man of God is God himself, and if I wasnt called by God I will fall. He did not make us multiple personality beings, but made us in HIS image. No, I do not see it, as Furtick said of Jesus; He wanted to. He noted that a prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home. Verse 58 says this: And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith. Can Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the whole Bible. He draws us to Himself. The ceremonial laws addressed uncleanliness. Many people such as Paul himself before his conversion, along with his brother Pharisees, know the Word. Please: take some time to consider throwing the baby out with the bath water. We are not a spirit that has a soul and is living in a body. Making the claim as if its self-evidently true is a mistake, and not how we should handle Scripture. You need fellowship with real Christians, and they need fellowship with you. The blood of Jesus is far superior to the blood of animal sacrifices in the eyes of God, so much so that sacrifice of animals ceased being acceptable to him since the completion of the atoning work of his Son on the cross, Hebrews 9:11-14 One of the main issues that cause both false teaching and teaching in error is reading verses out of context. We should all be like the Bereans: Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. You said: I teach this very plainly: bad things are always bad, and never good.. Godly people would never drink alcohol. The power of God was in Nazareth, but it was trapped in their perspective. Trinity is somewhat difficult to understand. Thank you for all your help! I am not lifting up Furtick, rather just contending for the faith. Do you tell immature believers, or impressionable non-believers, that they should take the good and ignore the evil? Thanks for your comment. Youve spent many words pointing out that God can enable us to do things using His power. You take out of the passage what is already there what everybody sees. Pastor Steven Furtick. From Ligonier (https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/obstacle-unbelief). Unfortunately, a number of prominent preachers espouse this false doctrine, and Furtick is among them. Im less likely to trust anyone who makes a point to call another out in this fashion. You may also want to check out a list of Bible Teachers I Can Recommend. Because Steven Furtick isnt a reliable and responsible teacher, recommending their music is a lot like endorsing a false teacher. The Father is spirit. Stephen Furtick is of white ethnicity and has American nationality. Dont trust Steven Furtick. Zachariah didnt believe he could have a son at his advanced age it wasnt his faith that allowed God to give him John the Baptist. For Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Proverbs 18:21. For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son gives life to whom he is pleased to give it. There are too many to list like this, showing that there was a two fold ministry, of both his revealed power and his response to faith.
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