Scofield Reference Bible & Cyrus I Scofield

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(06-24-2009 11:09 AM)heb13-13 Wrote:  Within DeWaay sends a clear Biblical warning concerning this core teaching of Contemplative Spirituality/Mysticism from Living Spiritual Teacher and Quaker mystic Richard Foster.

Although DeWaay appears to be warning against contemplative spirituality, and his statements can be viewed as not condoning it, I think he sends a mixed message

There has been some controversy over his stand on Rick Warren. DeWaay has been said to agree that Rick's doctrines are "evangelical". However, DeWaay does not think that because Rick's objectives and books do not reflect those doctrines it is not an issue. I would have to disagree that Rick's doctrine are Biblical and wonder how these Christian leaders can support each other when they are blatantly wrong

Richard Foster's emergent is part of Rick Warren's teachings and philosophies so how one can even think to support Warren is goofy, in my opinion. We are told to expose false teachings, not placate them

DeWaay is also a dispensationalist [pre-trib rapture and the salvation of national Israel], which in my opinion skews everything he teaches. Dispensationalism is a flat out denial of the New Covenant

From his statement of faith found on his church's website:

Quote: We believe in the literal fulfillment of Biblical prophecy. We affirm the continued place of national Israel in God’s plan. There will be a literal rapture of the church, great tribulation, followed by the bodily return of Christ to bring judgment upon the nations and salvation to Israel. He will then set up a 1,000 year millennial reign in Jerusalem followed by the final judgment.

http://www.twincityfellowship.com/beliefs.php