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ZNPaaneah · 06-10-2018, 04:45 AM

I used to take this position that the term cult is not biblical, and the definition in the dictionary is far too broad to be useful.

However, if we take the narrow definition of cult, "a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular person or thing" that is Biblical, that is what James refers to as "having the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with respect of persons" and that is useful.

06-10-2018, 04:45 AM	#12
ZNPaaneah Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 7,105	Re: How Not To Be Deceived By Cults (Even Christian Ones) I used to take this position that the term cult is not biblical, and the definition in the dictionary is far too broad to be useful. However, if we take the narrow definition of cult, "a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular person or thing" that is Biblical, that is what James refers to as "having the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with respect of persons" and that is useful. __________________ They shall live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God