A Critique of Practicing the Way (Part 4) - Critical Issues Commentary
A Critique of Practicing the Way
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In this episode we show that equivocation creates confusion and false categories throughout the book, beginning with the idea that we can be apprentices of Jesus. We also discuss the influence of Eastern mysticism and show that true deity cannot have apprentices. Bob DeWaay shows that the trend toward mysticism is a trend away from “the faith, once for all handed down to the saints.” (Jude 1:3)
This is a critique of Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer, WaterBrook, 2024.
Original Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsgx7gUwO9M
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