If believers today are not grounded in sound doctrine, they risk the danger of being carried to and fro by every wind of doctrine that comes along. Bad doctrine may be conveyed through a popular book or film or radio broadcast. One of the doctrines today that gets twisted is the atonement of Christ. It is presented in scripture as VICARIOUS - "the satisfaction of justice is intended and accomplished for others, not for Himself." "This cup is the new covenant in my blood which is shed FOR you." (John 6:51) "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life FOR his friends." (John 15:13) "He delivered Him up FOR us all..." (Romans 8:32) "Christ suffered, the just FOR the unjust..." (I Peter 3:18) So today, new doctrines seem to surface that deny the vicarious atonement or the aspect of Christ's death that He took our penalty. Be alert today to what you read, watch and hear, lest foundational doctrines become muddied.
Medical update: The latest blood work showed that the bilirubin moved down a single point, but we are grateful for any downward trend in that or the liver enzymes. However, enzymes continue to climb, showing that repair has not taken place yet.
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