Is God the Author of Confusion?

February 13, 2023

On the Arise To Truth radio program, I have had individuals to ask, “If one wanted to be saved what plan of salvation would he adhere to? “All these different churches have different plans of salvation, what is one to do?” I tell them to forget what these various churches and preachers are saying (including us) and go back to the Bible. God is not the problem: “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints” (1 Cor. 14:33). Mankind is the problem for leaving God’s pattern!

Do you believe that Peter taught one plan of salvation and Paul another? What about James and John, what did they teach relative to the new birth? What a mess if each of the apostles taught different doctrines. “And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2:42). Notice, there is only one apostles doctrine – not two, three or four thousand, but just one!

There is but one faith: “One Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Eph. 4:5). Our Lord prayed for unity: “Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; [21] That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me” (John 17:20-21). He prophesied unity: “And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd” (John 10:16). He preached unity:   “And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand” (Matthew 12:25). He practiced unity: “I and my Father are one” (John 10:30). He planned unity “Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. [4] There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; [5] One Lord, one faith, one baptism, [6] One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all” (Eph. 4:3-6).

If angels add to the Word of God, they will be cursed (Gal. 1:6-9). If we add to the Word of God, our names will be erased from the book of life and our part will be taken form the holy city.

Any preacher who adds to the Word of God, will be pronounced a liar (Prov. 30:6). God is telling us please do not tamper in any way with His inspired instructions. Friends it does not take a Solomon to realize someone has perverted the Word of God.

So we ask you is the plan of salvation that you have obeyed in the Word of God? Is the church that you are a member of in the Book Divine? Is the way that you worship based upon a thus said the Lord? Is the organization of the church of which you are a member biblical? Is the moral code of the church of which you are a member based upon the moral code of God’s precious Word?

The true church had its origin on the day of Pentecost in Acts chapter two. Any church started after that time is wrong and unscriptural. Most people in the New Testament that became Christians had to change religions. You may have to change religions to be right in the sight of God! Some waited too late: “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. [22] Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? [23] And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity” (Matthew 7:21-23). You and I do not want to be in that group. There is only one way to avoid that: “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good” (1 Thes. 5:21). We must have Bible authority for what we do!!! If we can help in your Bible study feel free to contact us.

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