In essentials unity, in non essentials liberty - really?

ESSENTIAL AND NON ESSENTIAL DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY - link to entire article

According to many so-called Christian preachers, there are essential and non essential doctrines of Christianity.

Gal 1:9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

Presenting the following false message, namely, in essentials unity, in non essentials liberty and in all things charity represents a nonsensical teaching.

2 Tim 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness

To have the audacity to claim that there are essential and non essential doctrines of Christianity, is simply a ludicrous statement.

The teachings of Jesus have been replaced with the traditions and doctrines of men. Knowing of Christ, and Him knowing you are very different. But how are we able to enjoy a personal and intimate relationship with Him?

 2 Peter 1:20-21 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.  For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

The answers men seek are contained in the Word of God; they are only a mystery to those who are not sealed by Christ through the Baptism of The Holy Spirit.

ESSENTIAL AND NON ESSENTIAL DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY ON SALVATION

If any man does not have the Spirit of Christ or the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, he can not be of Christ. We must be transformed by Christ to put on the Mind of Christ.

1 Cor 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

Our Lord said the “words that I speak they are Spirit and they are Life” (John 6:63). The teachings of Jesus Christ can only be understood when His Spirit dwells within us.

2 Tim 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

To deny the power of Christ is to make the false claim that we are Born Again.

2 Tim 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

The evidence of denying the power that Christ offers, through His Holy Spirit, is proven when people are oblivious to the very fact that they are deceived.

John the Baptist proclaimed that are two Baptisms. One of them is unto repentance, and as a result of the other, we can have the assurance of Salvation through the Holy Spirit.

Luke 3:16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:

Christ spoke plainly when He said, unless you believe and are baptized you shall not be saved. He did not say you are saved, but you shall be saved. We can have Assurance of Salvation through Him alone.

Matt 24:13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

1 Peter 1:9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

An essential doctrine for the luke warm church is, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved (Acts 16:31 NIV).

Those who are devoid of the Spirit of truth teach immediate salvation, and the deceived believe it.

So then, obviously the inspired teaching of Jesus on Salvation as found in the following New Testament verses must be non-essential doctrines (Mat 24:22, Mark 13:30, 20, 1 Pet 4:17-18, Luke 21:28, Rom 13:11, Eph 6:17, 1 Thes 5:8, Heb 9:28, 1 Pet 1:9).

Also, the essential and non essential doctrines of Christianity must prove that the following Old Testament scriptures are discretionary as well (Isa 25:9, 51:6-8, 61:10, 62:11-12, Lam 3:26).

ESSENTIAL AND NON ESSENTIAL DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY ARE CONTRARY TO CHRIST’S WORD

Luke 4:4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

We are to live by every word of God, and therefore we cannot have essential and non-essential doctrines of Christianity.

Luke 11:28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

And how are we able to keep the word of God?  We need to trust in Christ, draw near or continually approach Him and humbly submit in all things to his lordship over every area of our lives (Eph 1:12, James 4:6-7).

James 4:3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

We are to seek after the kingdom of God and His righteousness, in a continual and diligent manner, without ceasing. The reward that we seek should be that of our Redemption and Salvation upon our Lord’s return, but more often than naught it is materialistic in nature (Matt 6:20-24, 33, Rom 8:23, Eph 1:13-14).

The essential and non essential doctrines of Christianity represent yet another religion.

All believers are to study the teachings of Christ, so that they may be able to directly and correctly understand the word of truth. We are not to let so-called pastors perform this task for us.

2 Cor 2:17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

One of the most important teachings of Jesus Christ is that it is the Spirit of Truth that enables us to truly receive and walk with Christ.

2 Cor 4:2-4 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

The Holy Spirit witnesses or confirms the truth of Jesus to us. It also empowers us to be a true and faithful witness to others with an authority that only Christ offers.

2 Cor 4:3-4 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them…