“Generally speaking, serious Christians fall into two categories: those who emphasize the authority and authenticity of God’s Holy Words, and those who focus on the moving and ministry of God’s Holy Spirit. In the majority of churches which fall along denominational lines, these two groups seem almost mutually exclusive with each one lying on opposite sides of a theological wall of separation.”
The Word of Truth & The Spirit of Truth
This need not be the case, however. In the two books quoted above, I offer practical steps for those on either side of the theological wall to dismantle their presuppositions, (and their prejudices of the other side), and to return to, “…the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein…” (Jeremiah 6:16).
One of the primary keys to understanding the proper balance between the Word and the Spirit is to be keenly and intimately familiar with the fulcrum of the scale, which is Truth itself.
It is, “…because they received not the love of the truth… (2Thessalonians 2:10 b), that those in the last days apostasy are deceived and eventually perish. On the other hand, genuine believers must receive the love of the truth. But in the words of Pilate, “…What is truth?…” (John 18:38 a)
Jesus, in prayer to His Father, said, “…thy word is truth” (John 17:17 b); and John, who recorded this prayer of Jesus, also wrote, “…the Spirit is truth.” (1John 5:6 d). So, the Scriptures themselves present this duo of Word and Spirit around the truth.
And while, from God’s perspective, there is perfect agreement and harmony between them, we, as imperfect people, tend to stumble on one side or the other. Our emphasis or neglect of one side over the other, tips the scale out of balance and toward heresy.
This is why, it is absolutely vital that we get as close to the center of the scale as possible. The fulcrum of Truth stands at the very center.
The One who stood before Pilate when he asked, ‘What is truth?’ is the One who said to Thomas, “I am… the truth,” (John 14:6) and the One who, when He returns from heaven upon a white horse will be called Faithful and True. (Revelation 19:11)
Stay close to Jesus; He is the Truth Fulcrum.