Stop Putting God in a Box!

10/01/2026 42 min
Stop Putting God in a Box!

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Episode Synopsis

We love our theological systems. Our five points. Our creeds. Our confessions. Our boxes. We organize God's truth into neat categories, build walls around our positions, and judge anyone who doesn't fit our formula. But what if our biggest hindrance to spiritual growth isn't false doctrine but the box we've built around true doctrine? In this episode, we tackle the dangerous tendency to shrink God down to manageable size. We explore how easily we replace Scripture with systems, mistake our understanding for the whole truth, and turn theological precision into a weapon against other believers. Through honest examination and biblical examples, we see how the Pharisees had their boxes, how we have ours, and why God refuses to stay in any of them. More importantly, this message reminds us that truth is bigger than our formulas, God is greater than our systems, and the Gospel can't be reduced to an acronym. We're called to study Scripture, all of it, with humility, recognizing we're still learning, still growing, and still being taught. And we need to extend that same grace to others. If you've ever felt judged for not fitting someone's theological box, or if you've caught yourself building walls instead of bridges, this episode calls us all back to the vastness of God, the richness of Scripture, and the freedom found in Christ alone. Contact Brandan: https://www.pristinegrace.org/contact_form.php