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7/17/06 |
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Roger Oakland has written an excellent, concise refutation of the “Purpose Driven” movement. I appreciate Lighthouse Trails for passing this on to us. The ironic thing is that Roger Oakland’s article is written in the format of why Chuck Smith has rejected the Purpose Driven mentalities and techniques. Therefore, I believe Brother Roger’s article serves two purposes: 1) It warns people against the unbiblical trends in the Purpose Driven – Emergent Church – Contemplative Spirituality movements. And… 2) It serves as evidence for the Episcopal (Papal) nature of the Calvary Chapel “Non-denominational” Denomination. To put things in perspective, I believe the Purpose Driven – Emergent Church – Contemplative Spirituality problems are much more serious than the Moses Authoritarian problem of the Calvary Chapels. HOWEVER! One of the reasons that the professing Evangelical Church is so easily drawn away to these unbiblical fads is largely BECAUSE of our dependence on celebrities and gurus and leaders with unbiblical authority. So, even though I agree with Roger about Emergent Church dangers and I am very grateful for his ministry of warning, I disagree with him about the validity of the Calvary Chapel movement as a system. Let’s ask the Lord together to help us sort these things out according to the New Testament.
Calvary Chapel and Purpose Driven by Roger Oakland
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