THREE RELIGIOUS FABLES

     The apostle Paul spoke of a day in which men and women would, "turn away their ears from the truth and be turned unto fables" (II Tim. 4:4). The day of which Paul spoke has come upon us! Here are three religious fables, doctrinal fabrications, by which the hearts of men are almost universally deceived.

     1. "God loves everyone." The fact is, God does not love everyone. He states that emphatically and clearly (Psa. 7:11; 11:5; Rom. 9:13). God's love is sovereign. He has compassion on whom he will (Rom. 9:15-16). His love is immutable too (Mal. 3:6). If he ever loves, he loves forever! To say that God loves everyone is to assert that God's love is useless and meaningless, and has nothing to do with the salvation of men.

     2. "Christ died for everyone." He did not. God says, "For the transgression of my people was he stricken." The Good Shepherd laid down his life "for the sheep", not the goats. He died to "save his people from their sins." Read the Scriptures and ignore the opinions, customs, and traditions of men. If Christ died for everyone, the death of Christ is meaningless! He died in vain for many! If he died for everyone, his death has nothing to do with the salvation of anyone!

     3. "The Holy Spirit is trying to save everyone." He is not. He will not allow some to even hear the gospel (Acts 16:6). God the Holy Spirit sovereignly regenerates and effectually calls every chosen, redeemed sinner by his saving grace (John 3:8; 6:63; Psa. 65:4), and no one else. Is your doctrine fact or fable?

 

Donald S. Fortner, Pastor

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF DANVILLE

2734 Old Stanford Road

Danville, Kentucky 40422

236-8235