I know that there are ideas endorsed by some that are flirting with things God has—in the clearest interpretation of the text—forbidden. There are, little doubt, persons considering themselves believers on the basis of their loose affiliation with such religious ideas and who will someday stand before the Lord who will not recognize them as His people.
We do not need to confront any of this if we simply promote the Cross as the sole truth worth embracing by faith. It might be that the Holy Spirit does not need our doctrinal expertise, only our personal testimony! [Revelation 12:11]. It might be that the Fruit of the Spirit on display in a believer’s life—even imperfectly—should witness to the Savior’s crucifixion sufficient to draw others to Himself [John 12:32].
There are basic points of Christian doctrine shared by all believers—not because scholarship has underscored them but because the Spirit of God has! [John 16:8-10]. We might even say that God’s people are not as clear on some denominational teachings because the Spirit did not emphasize them. God’s people have been listening to Him all along. His sheep recognize His voice [John 10:27]. It may be that, for the sake only of gathering together to celebrate our Lord’s life, death and Resurrection many sermons have had to be endured in quiet. God’s people love each other and derive much from Christian community and fellowship.
I am looking to God to open many of the hearts of Generation Z [Acts 16:14]. I believe God will gather them together from all subcultures, religions, economic classes, races, and languages and unite them as the final miracle that will announce His return. And if we grandparents are honest with ourselves we will have to admit it is a most marvelous thing to behold. Why didn’t we think of it!
