tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post2924832802777310147..comments2024-03-18T16:16:04.584-05:00Comments on The Watchman's Bagpipes: Random Aberrations, Apostasies, and HeresiesGlenn E. Chatfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-92114711245191418972015-08-24T06:42:43.883-05:002015-08-24T06:42:43.883-05:00I agree with you Carolyn, for it was BECAUSE of th...I agree with you Carolyn, for it was BECAUSE of the faith, hard work, and rightly dividing the Word of God, that I was made aware of the new age teachings within our church, ie., drunk in the spirit, receiving dreams and visions on a continual basis that had to be interpreted, hearing voices (god spoke to me this or that), birthing manifestations on the floor of the church, shaking and laughing, etc. All of this took place within the Assembly of God church system and I believed everything.<br /><br />In coming out of that system and relying on the Word of God alone for my revelation through the leading of His Holy Spirit, my eyes have been opened and my faith strengthened......and the persecution from my former Pentecostal/charismatic church folks heightened. When Jesus said, "You brood of vipers....", He wasn't speaking to the unbelievers, He was speaking to those who professed religion.<br /><br />Praise our LORD for many of these discernment ministries. And I know that each one of us must be careful with everything we take in, for even those ministries may not be rightly dividing the Word as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-25780510330823165702015-08-20T15:39:46.810-05:002015-08-20T15:39:46.810-05:00I agree Marsha spoke well. Often "watchblogg...I agree Marsha spoke well. Often "watchbloggers" are doing the work the pastors don't/won't.<br /><br />-CarolynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-18776917260027269392015-08-20T15:18:34.716-05:002015-08-20T15:18:34.716-05:00Challies original article had a follow-up in which...Challies original article had a follow-up in which he softened his stance a bit. But I still think he over-stated the problem. However, the old article by Challies isn't really what I wanted to point out, rather it was the excellent article by Marsha about the purpose of "watchbloggers" and the importance of such ministries to the Church.Glenn E. Chatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-21400887210073734542015-08-20T15:14:52.175-05:002015-08-20T15:14:52.175-05:00Hi Glenn,
I know years ago Challies was "do...Hi Glenn, <br /><br />I know years ago Challies was "down" on the "watchbloggers". But honestly, back when Driscoll was popular, it was the WATCHBLOGGERS that warned the church of how dangerous MD was. Challies gave Driscoll a pass, ostensibly because he (MD) professed Calvinism. I remember reading one of Challies' reviews of MDs books, and he said something to the effect of "I wouldn't want my wife to read this (as he had concerns because of MDs inappropriate language, among, I think, a few other things), but I'd recommend the book to others". My husband was very disappointed by Challies' statement, as was I. There is such a thing as being erroneously gracious. I hope believers can see the wisdom in those who have been "watchblogging" all along... time has proven correct the ones who warned about Driscoll.<br /><br />-CarolynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com