I am a evangelist by distinct calling and indeed a preacher
of the word. i never accede to the opinions of individuals whether elite or not
on issues bordering the spread of the truth. I am a sticker for anything true
by the way.
I believe it was the will of God to demystify himself by the
sending of his son Jesus Christ. In other words, there is nothing mysterious
about God.
It’s a gross foundational error to ascribe to mysteries, that
which has been demystified.
The Apostle Paul was very keen to point these out to the
Corinthian church
1 Corinthians 3:11
“For no other
foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ”.
Foundational errors were not created by the word of God. Foundational
errors were created by human beings. Paul clearly states “MEN” as the
progenitors of foundational errors.
Errors are hugely attributed to the lack or inadequacy of
facts or knowledge bordering a topic of discourse.
Paul rightly explains painstaking bible study (which I call
fact-finding) as an effective tool for maturity for the Christian
2 Timothy 16-17
“All scripture is given
by the inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God
may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works”.
The greek words for “perfect” and “furnished” as used in the
above contexts are “Artios” and “Exartizo”. Both words have connotations similar in
meanings but quite compatible when used in Paul’s mode of admonition to
Timothy.
The word “Artios” connotes maturity and completion of an
assignment, especially a functional one. However the word “Exartizo” means to
accomplish or fulfill. It is used in Greek texts to chronologically define time
of events and task assessment. It is used as an active word in his context of
speech
Value is placed on knowledge of God’s word here. This is because
precise knowledge is key. In other words, knowledge (epignosis in the Greek)
transforms the Christian.
A hoard of prayers prayed by Paul for the early church was for
knowledge (Epignosis)- a precise, accurate and definite understanding of the
facts.
Ephesians 1:17
“That the God of our
Lord Jesus Christ, the father of glory may give unto you, the spirit of wisdom
and revelation in the KNOWLEDGE of Him”
Philemon 1:6
That the communication
of your faith might become effectual by the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of every good thing
that is in you in Christ Jesus
Colossians 1:9
For this cause, we also
since the day we heard of it, do not cease to pray for you and to desire that
ye might be filled with the KNOWLEDGE of his will in all wisdom and spiritual
understanding
Phillipians 1:9
And this I pray, that your
love may abound yet more and more in all KNOWLEDGE and in all judgement
This word is used by Paul about 15 times in the New
testament. It is actually used 20 times when reference is given to letters
written by other writers such as Peter and the writer of Hebrews.
This emphasizes the greatest need and burden for believers is
to KNOW!
Distortion and disparity in understanding of the Word often
bring about fabrications and
foundational errors. This is a lack of precise and definite knowledge.
Paul further admonishes Timothy that Painstaking bible study
is indeed a requirement to stand on the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15
“Study to show yourself
approved unto God, a workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly dividing
the word of truth”.
False teachings will fall when tried against the right
teachings. There will be no room for falsity to thrive.
The light of Knowledge shines on the darkness of falsity or
ignorance and it cannot withhold it.
In subsequent blogs, I will be discussing how knowledge
generates power for the believer
Till then, I call you BLESSED!
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