Following a brief review of earlier posts, we consider some other dangers that come along with Keswick beliefs. Inner promptings, self-emptying, a shallow view of sin, and one’s loss of the Spirit are just a few. Not to mention how Keswick thinking can create room in the church for too many spurious Christians.
Author: Brenda Hoekstra
The misleading refrains of hyper-grace have entagled many whom we love and care about. This blog is to help articulate how this is an error and shed light on the subtle differences that make it a departure from the Reformation's truths. All my posts are discussed and verified by the head of this household before they go live.
Keswick: Let Go and Redefine? (3)
Keswick ideology redefines faith, holiness, and progressive sanctification. Elitism replaces spiritual transformation. Two experiences of passive faith emerge. And, Jesus gets doled out piece-meal.
Keswick: Let Go & Let God (2)
Keswick theology teaches that sanctification is total spiritual surrender and an inner experience of passive faith. It does not include your good works.
Sanctification: Let Go and Let God? (1)
The Keswick theology seems so beautifully God-glorifying. But, is it reformed? Is this even more distinctively reformed? The idea that ‘God does it all’ gets redefined by this movement.
Sovereignty & Responsibility
Does God’s sovereignty conflict with man’s responsibility? Does one cancel out the other? Are all men accountable? Do we truly choose Christ and come to Him?
Sanctification: Let Go and Contemplate?
Sharing a few wise thoughts about sanctification; what it is, and what it is not. Borrowed from Biblical Counseling for Women and Linda Rice. Who really sanctifies us and how is it accomplished? This is not an in-depth study about sanctification, but wise thoughts in response to recent changes in emphasis in some christian circles.
What about the law then?
Legalists worship the law in the practice of their life. Antinomians disdain it. So, what is our relationship to the law?
Now What? Grace!
By understanding and tasting union with Christ himself by faith, we can have a right relationship to the law. This sets free both the legalist and antinomian.
Now What? Antinomianism? (3)
Antinomianism is merely a reaction to the discovery of one’s legalism, it is not the answer. It supplies a different view of the law, but not a biblical view. The problem is not the law, it is the heart.
Now What? Antinomianism? (2)
Theological antinomians claim that the law has no role in the life of the believer. For them, the law always opposes grace. Always. For them, faith makes you free from the law.