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Have you ever heard someone say, "Jesus never talked about doctrine. He just loved people"?
In this clip from our "Is It Heresy?" episode, our theological team puts this popular phrase to the test. While Jesus didn't write systematic theology textbooks, just about everything He did and said was actually applied doctrine!

The Apostle Paul got deeply into doctrine because he was trying to implement exactly what Jesus said. Through His ministry, Jesus was creating a completely new way of life and a new understanding of who God was. Trying to use the idea that "Jesus just loved people" to dismiss ourselves from the rich doctrine that Scripture has for us is a major mistake.

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Heresy vs Bad Theology

Because God is a just God, the guilty ledger of sin must be paid. But justification means that when you believe in Jesus, God legally declares you righteous.

He doesn't just say you are good enough! It's like a courtroom where the judge looks at your guilty ledger, sees that Jesus has paid your fine on the cross, and completely clears your record. When God looks at you, he doesn't see your sin; He sees the perfect sinless track record of Jesus.

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"If you prayed the prayer, you're saved." Have you ever been told this?

In this clip from our "Is It Heresy?" episode, our theological team gives this popular phrase double red cards! While it is a common idea, treating salvation this way can actually lead to very bad theology.
It all comes down to the posture of your heart. If you are genuinely praying to receive Christ from the heart, that will save you. However, simply uttering the words of a specific prayer like it is some sort of magical incantation does not guarantee salvation. There is a massive difference between speaking words and truly giving your life to Jesus!

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Austin Daniel Woodruff Matthew Tingblad Nicholas Alsop