The Institute of Relational Theology

The Institute of Covenant-Relationship Theology (More precisely)

2 Corinthians 4:1-6. Ever tried to zero in on your personal theology? Unsatisfied with Calvinism nor Arminianism as extremes,but finding difficulty articulating what is neither? This is the site for that middle ground. Finally, we have a logical system to shame the extremes. Read on and be liberated from the shackles of classical theology. Indeed, "the Truth shall set you free!" We always ask, "What saith the Lord?"

Monday, October 9, 2023

The Great American Christian Heresies (Party 2)

We will discuss the following false teachings when I get the time. Meanwhile, without discussion judge the spirits. Are these Biblical or not?

Water Baptism is NOT required for salvation (John 3:3 = John 3:5 and so many other passage but meditate on this very words of Christ. Didn't Christ confirm this by HIS OWN baptism? Didn't the Spirit descend on him as soon as he rose from the waters?)
Holiness is NOT required for salvation (Hebrews 12:14)
You don't need to have a home church to be a Christian (Ephesians 1:22-23; John 1:16)
You don't need to detest the world or separate from it to be saved (1 John 2:15; James 4:4; Mark 10:21; Luke 18:22; Mark 8:36; Luke 9:25)
... more later...

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Welcome to Common Sense Interpretation

This is not a new version of Christian belief but an articulation of First Century theology from the perspective of a "highly Jewish" Jesus, Paul or John the apostle. Classical theology assumes a "highly Hellenistic" Paul and is confused when John speaks about love and when Jesus talks about the Kingdom of God.

LABELS have been provided for easy topical access. However, if you want to read this blog like a book, I suggest you follow the SUGGESTED READING SEQUENCE. Mouse-over any Bible verse(s) to pop-up the text for immediate reading reference.

There are 2 central intuitive assumptions about God to really get to know Him. First, the Only God who LOVES is also all-wise and super-intelligent. Hence, unless we deal with Him as intelligent, our religion will not make any sense at all. He looks ONLY at the heart (or motive) and is not impressed at all by ritual, ceremony, pretense, insincerity nor theological jargon.

Second, God is the Super-Communicator. That means, His revelation can be interpreted and understood by the common man with enough common sense and intelligence and without the corruption of seminaries and pretentious commentaries (Jeremiah 29:13)

Monday, October 9, 2023

The Great American Christian Heresies (Party 2)

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