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| Do not conform any
longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing
of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will
is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 |
Of course, all human teachers are inherently "questionable" in that they are not above being questioned, as they are not infallible. In that general sense, we are just as questionable as anyone else. However, what we mean by "questionable teachers" in this context are so-called "Bible" teachers whose works have reasonably shown themselves to be in error on significant, essential points of Biblical doctrine. These teachers' works in some measure can be demonstrated to be significantly questionable on the issue of trustworthy handling of Biblical texts or on their general representation of the authority, inerrancy, relevance, and/or completeness of the scriptures. Their works are perhaps questionable to the extent that one might eventually decide to wholly mistrust them (i.e. throw out the whole corrupted loaf). We will leave that judgment and decision up to you.
We believe the teachers listed here deserve your careful scrutiny and a healthy and informed degree of ongoing skepticism. They deserve this skepticism either because their works have been shown to significantly mishandle the Biblical texts to support their own philosophies and/or they even create new religious doctrines not found in the scriptures as part of their teachings. As such, we do not generally recommend you implicitly accept their teachings as accurately conveying Bible truths.
We present this information so you can be more informed and follow up with your own thinking, discussions, and research. On the basis of your knowledge of these teachers' works, the information presented here and elsewhere, and especially from your own knowledge of the Bible as it pertains to these teachers' messages, you should carefully consider whether it is prudent to regard them as reputable and trustworthy Christian teachers. ("... Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees." - Matthew 16:6b)
Disclaimer: We cannot responsibly assure the reader that we agree with all the material contained within or the positions taken by the websites or authors listed below. However, we have carefully reviewed the specific articles cited here, and we recommend them to you as having significant merit -- they are worth your serious study and prayerful consideration. We urge the reader to responsibly evaluate the messages and referenced sources found in these articles, using the same careful scrutiny as you should apply to all Bible teachers. This evaluation must be based on correct usage of the Bible as the final arbiter and authority on all matters of Christian doctrine.
| AUTHOR | Articles of Critique | |
| Rick Warren (The Purpose-Driven Life, etc.) |
"The Market-Driven Church" by Gary E. Gilley Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 - From the site Southern View Chapel |
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"Spirit-Led or Purpose-Driven?" by Berit Kjos Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 - From the site Kjos Ministries |
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"HOW THE 'PURPOSE DRIVEN' PHILOSOPHY HAS MISHANDLED THE 'PURPOSE' OF THE
SCRIPTURES" by League of Tyndale Click here for the article - From the site The SACRED SANDWICH |
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"The Gospel According to Rick Warren" by Ingrid Schlueter Click here for the article - From the site Kjos Ministries |
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"The Gospel: A Method or a Message? How the Purpose
Driven Life Obscures the Gospel" by Bob DeWaay Click here for the article - From the site CRITICAL ISSUES Commentary |
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