colinlindsay
12th April 2007, 06:49 AM
In modern times, a number of organisations known as "Discernment Ministries" (Discernmentalists) have sprung up to counter perceived heresies, mainly in Protestant teaching. They generally appeal to "traditional" scriptural interpretations.
Most discernment ministry organisations are small but have achieved greater influence through the Internet. In summary, the purveyors of these ministries seem to proclaim themselves as ultimate authorities on all of the subjects which they publish an opinion on.
Discernmentalists typically focus on perceived heresies in Pentecostalism, Charismatism and Ecumenism, among others. They defend their actions by citing Scriptural injunctions regarding the testing of scripture and cautioning against false teachers.
Not all discernment sites are reformed - some are dispensationalist and pro-Israel, some charismatic.
(example www.moriel.org (http://www.moriel.org/) and www.letusreason.org (http://www.letusreason.org/))
Many outside the movement regard Discernmentalists as judgemental legalists who have absented themselves from teaching the grace that is a key Christian doctrine.
Useful, destructive - what do you think?
Most discernment ministry organisations are small but have achieved greater influence through the Internet. In summary, the purveyors of these ministries seem to proclaim themselves as ultimate authorities on all of the subjects which they publish an opinion on.
Discernmentalists typically focus on perceived heresies in Pentecostalism, Charismatism and Ecumenism, among others. They defend their actions by citing Scriptural injunctions regarding the testing of scripture and cautioning against false teachers.
Not all discernment sites are reformed - some are dispensationalist and pro-Israel, some charismatic.
(example www.moriel.org (http://www.moriel.org/) and www.letusreason.org (http://www.letusreason.org/))
Many outside the movement regard Discernmentalists as judgemental legalists who have absented themselves from teaching the grace that is a key Christian doctrine.
Useful, destructive - what do you think?