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Cult of the lamb change doctrine9/7/2023 ![]() To keep things in hand, I will outline Rohr’s basic claims and counter with a biblical worldview and will correct some of his most egregious errors. This makes for a daunting review, since it often takes longer to refute an error than to state it. Rohr packs logical, theological, and exegetical errors tighter than sardines in a flattened can. Rohr has a perverse skill of twisting Scripture to fit his unbiblical worldview (2 Peter 3:16), as we will see. 11 Jesus further warned of those who nullified Scripture by their preference for merely human opinions (Matthew 15:1–7 see also Colossians 2:8). Not everyone who uses Christian terminology uses the Bible as their dictionary for meaning. “At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!’ or, ‘There he is!’ do not believe it” (Matthew 24:23 see also 1 John 4:1–6 2 Corinthians 11:14–15). Jesus Himself warned us of imposters who would rise after His departure. 10 Not all who speak of “Christ” mean the Jesus Christ of Scripture, the true Lord and Savior of the universe. ![]() If anyone does not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn” (Isaiah 8:20 see also John 10:35 2 Timothy 3:15–17). As Isaiah said, “Consult God’s instruction and the testimony of warning. Since Rohr often quotes the Bible as an authority, I will judge him by Scripture. When Rohr writes on the most important subject in the universe, the identity of Jesus Christ, it will make waves - and it can capsize spiritually unseaworthy boats. Melinda Gates writes, “Anyone who strives to put their faith into action will find encouragement and inspiration in the pages of this book.” 8 Bono, lead singer of U2, says, “I cannot put this book down.” 9 He never should have picked it up, and Bono, a pop celebrity, is not the best source for theological advice. 7 Yet some of his forty-five books have been bestsellers, and his influence runs deep. 5 He also helped introduce the pagan-based and psychologically unsupported practice of the enneagram to Catholics 6 and Protestants. Basing his teaching primarily on eastern mysticism rather than biblical Christianity, Rohr counsels us to find our “true self” instead of knowing a Savior distinct from the self, and his teaching on contemplative prayer emphasizes letting go of thoughts instead of focusing them on Christ. My review will back up these strong claims. To be more specific, he is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, a false teacher, and a deceiver (see Matthew 7:15–19 Acts 20:29–31). Richard Rohr is a heretic in the robes of a Franciscan priest. ![]() 2 Rohr considers it his “end of life book,” containing all his more important thoughts. At the writing of this review (late December 2020), The Universal Christ was listed as #8 in “Christology” and #9 in “Christian Ethics” at. His biography states that he “is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within Christian mysticism and the Perennial Tradition.” In 1987, Rohr founded the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has been a strong force in the contemplative prayer movement. Richard Rohr is a prolific author and popular speaker. Without any apology, lightweight theology, or fear of heresy, I can appropriately say that Venus was also Christ for me. I dedicate this book to my beloved fifteen-year-old black Lab, Venus, whom I had to release to God while beginning to write this book. The epigraph to the book gives an inkling of his view of Christ. ![]() For Richard Rohr, much of the church has lost sight of the real Christ. The “forgotten reality” of “the universal Christ” can totally transform us. The author of this book makes a big promise. ![]()
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