A spirit of religion

One thing that marks the theology of those who call themselves the remnant is a disdain and downright hatred of Christians who are 'apostate' in their minds.

Being one of the hosts on the Christian Media Network I spent most of the time manning the booth with some other very helpful volunteers. I expected to be surrounded by Rapturists, Preterists, Pharisees and a slew of equally deluded people. I was not disappointed. However, I did get a chance to meet several like-minded Christian brothers and sisters.

In a situation surrounded by misguided (and sometimes arrogant) sheep, it was important for me to realize that most of the people attending the Jesus Festival were there because they consider themselves Christians and they do so because they desire a relationship with God. -'It's about what the bible says'

"A slew of equally deluded people..." This kind of comment is the mark of god's chosen remnant? This kind of condescension can be found throughout the writings of remnant theology. It's not an accident. It is a spirit of religion.

I say spirit of religion because they display such haughtiness and pride in their exclusive knowledge. As if their knowledge will save them. They look down upon everyone who does not hold as true their particular beliefs, which are extra-biblical from all that I can see.

In fact, those who, "refuse to hear the truth" are in fact only so-called christians, because obviously if they were true christians they would accept everything 'the remnant' says uncritically.

Their intentions are good, but they don’t love the truth. The Bible says, “And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” (2 Thessalonians 2:10) They don’t seem to read their Bibles and study the words to make sure they are not being led astray. The Bible says, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15)-'It's about what the bible says'

They don't love the truth, therefore they are not saved.

Beware men who would substitute their own truth for God's salvation and then tell you that if you do not accept their version of the truth that you are going to hell.

There are very few things upon which you can base your salvation, religion is not one of them. God is.