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Originally Posted by Ohio
I have never seen anyone explain what horrible dangers were involved from WL’s theology, or brand of modified modalism. It’s not like he has denied the Deity of Jesus Christ.
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I tend to agree. I've listened to Walter Martin's lecture from the 70s concerning modalism as it pertains to WL's teachings...and have also read various books/articles....but I have not seen anyone explain clearly the dangers of modalism.
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Originally Posted by Ohio
I was there 30 years, and have always felt that WL’s theology of God was perhaps the least of his problems. The basis of his teachings on this subject were to distinguish his ministry from the rest of the body of Christ. He would create false standards which were used to condemn all others. The root issue was pride.
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Very interesting and insightful perspective. In my time there (until the late 80s), I don't think I read/heard any blatant heretical teachings. Of course, the stuff about man becoming God (in the 90s)....that was a different story. But, I had left before then. Agree that the root of the problem that eventually destroyed the blessing in the LC (IMO) was pride.
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Originally Posted by Ohio
They are convinced that only they “eat Jesus,” hence the “edible” processed Triune God. Based on John 6.57, by eating Jesus only they are living by Him.
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So, if the term "processed" was used to simply emphasize "eating Christ", I don't think in this aspect I would have a big problem with this. Perhaps it was a bad use of the English language, rather than modalism? But, in some writings from WL, I've seen him use the "processed" term to essentially explain the way humans also can become divine/deified. Either I don't follow what he's trying to say, or this is where the "processed" teaching becomes harmful.