A Critique of Practicing the Way (Part 30) - Critical Issues Commentary
A Critique of Practicing the Way - Critical Issues Commentary
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Bob and Barb discuss the informal logical fallacies that Comer uses to make spiritual formation sound pious. They go on to discuss discerning of spirits as found in 1John 4:1-3. This is not spiritual impressions or feelings; it's testing what is stated by people claiming to speak for God based on what is said in Scripture. It's examining teaching according to Scripture. The test is about the doctrine of Christ, and Comer's claims fail the test.
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