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Defining Heresy

Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by stilllearning, Nov 25, 2010.

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  1. stilllearning

    stilllearning Active Member

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    The simple definition of heresy is: (any religious belief that is opposed to orthodox doctrines)
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    But “orthodox” is loaded word........
    I.e. (conforming with established or accepted standards, as in religion, behavior, or attitudes)

    By this definition, Jesus was unorthodox.

    Today, a lot of things are orthodox, that were unorthodox years ago.
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    Therefore we should define heresy as, (Departing from sound Doctrine)!
     
    #1 stilllearning, Nov 25, 2010
  2. psalms109:31

    psalms109:31 Active Member

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    Sound doctrine

    1Ti 4:16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
     
    #2 psalms109:31, Nov 26, 2010
  3. Tom Butler

    Tom Butler New Member

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    When one gets one of the big things wrong, note that a lot of other errors will also show up.

    Here's a biggie: the deity of Jesus Christ. Those who hold that Jesus is not deity are wrong about a lot of other things.

    Salvation by works.

    Baptismal regeneration

    The Word-Faith movement. It places God under our command.

    The view that some things God doesn't know and can't know.

    That'll start the list.

    Now, there are some things that I believe are wrong, but don't call them heresy. All those views on eschatology, for instance, can't be right, but are not tests of fellowship.
     
    #3 Tom Butler, Nov 26, 2010
  4. SolaSaint

    SolaSaint Well-Known Member

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    I agree Tom, when someone changes the esssence or an attributes of God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit then they are removing God from His throne and placing man upon it.
     
    #4 SolaSaint, Nov 26, 2010
  5. Humblesmith

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    The doctrines which qualify as heresy are the ones that have a false view of:
    --the nature of God
    --the person and work of Jesus
    --the nature of man (such as saying man is god, is not a sinner, etc.)
    --how we are saved
     
    #5 Humblesmith, Dec 1, 2010
  6. Robert Snow

    Robert Snow New Member

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    We too often define heresy as anything different than what we believe.
     
    #6 Robert Snow, Dec 2, 2010
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