What Progressive Christian Teachings Should I Look Out For?

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What Progressive Christian Teachings Should I Look Out For?

November 7, 2024 • Amy Hall, Greg Koukl

I’ve been hearing about progressive Christianity and wondering what I should look for when it comes to unbiblical teaching.

Some progressive Christians and churches cite John 16:12–13 as justification for their views. If that passage doesn’t mean what they say, what does it mean?

Do You Need to Forgive God?

November 11, 2024 • Amy Hall, Greg Koukl

Is it true that sometimes we need to forgive God in order to heal our emotions? Is it unbiblical advice to tell someone he needs to forgive himself? If there is no forgiveness without the shedding of blood, why were poor people allowed to offer flour as a sin offering in Leviticus 5? What would you say to a pastor who said we should let the Holy Spirit change people and not call out one another’s sins?

How Do We Know Moses Interpreted His Experiences of God Correctly?

November 4, 2024 • Amy Hall, Greg Koukl

All supposed revelation of religions involves a subjective experience of receiving that revelation, so how do we know the biblical authors (Moses, the prophets, etc.) were interpreting their experiences correctly as opposed to Mohammed or Joseph Smith? How should I respond to a meme claiming that your truth is not my truth and we can both be right?

How Is Biblical Inspiration Different from Automatic Writing?

October 31, 2024 • Amy Hall, Greg Koukl

How is divine inspiration of the Scriptures different from the automatic writing they have in cults? It really does not bother you that you don’t know who wrote 74% of the New Testament? It could have been anybody. Is it okay for me to comply with a new requirement for clergy in my denomination to pledge fidelity in writing to its statement of faith? If the Word of God is powerful, how can a preacher who once taught the Word faithfully go rogue theologically?