Today, I want to address four common misconceptions about the God of the Bible. These misunderstandings are widespread, but I'm going to dive into each one. Stick around to the end, as some of what I say may challenge you. #marcusvbrown #izfly

Not reading the Bible isn’t a sin. While it’s wise to read it, God values understanding His Word, which is why He gave us pastors and teachers. True faith grows through hearing and comprehension, not just reading. So, if someone claims not reading is sinful, ask—who taught that? #marcusvbrown #izfly

When I first heard people preach, I realized they often took scriptures out of context, adding their own ideas to make a point. They would misquote or misunderstand what the Bible was really saying, leading to confusion. It's important to read scripture in context to truly understand God's message and avoid spreading false teachings. #marcusvbrown #izfly

"Spare the rod, spoil the child" isn’t from the Bible but a 17th-century poem. The Bible talks about correction out of love, not just physical punishment. If it's not in the Bible, where did it come from? #marcusvbrown #izfly

Some people claim the God of the Bible is evil, pointing to the world's problems and bad actions of believers. However, the Bible teaches that God is good, and the suffering we see is due to human sin. God loves us and sent His Son to save us, showing His deep care. Despite the chaos, everything works for good for those who love Him. #marcusvbrown #izfly

People often say, "It doesn't take all that" when you're trying to live right, thinking God accepts them no matter how they live. But from the serpent’s lie to Eve to the teachings of Paul, the Bible shows that grace isn’t a license to sin. Living righteously does require effort—if you think otherwise, you might be believing a lie. #marcusvbrown #izfly #GraceAndTruth #RighteousLiving #BiblicalTeachings #FaithInAction #ChristianLiving

Tearing down others in the church isn’t our job. The Bible teaches us to mark those who cause division, but not to destroy them. We should focus on building up, trusting God to separate the wheat from the tares in His time #marcusvbrown #izfly #ChurchUnity #BiblicalTeaching #Faith #BuildingUp #TrustGod

I believe the idea of "my truth" or "your truth" is unbiblical and contradicts Jesus, who is the universal, unchanging truth. It concerns me that some Christians have embraced this false notion, as truth is defined by Jesus and stands independent of personal opinion. #marcusvbrown #izfly