Researchers of any topic ought to be in a constant state of review and revision of their work. Fourteen years later, I wonder if Mathias may have modified or even retired some of his earliest beliefs that made it into print. It is, however, a strong statement that suggests caution is needed when studying and applying the material offered in this one resource, Biblical Foundations of Freedom (BFF). It is not a review of his ministry at large. This assessment is not a critique of the person of Art Mathias. The balance of this assessment will deal with identifying the indicators that support my conclusion. Mathias’ book is not representative of orthodox theology and doctrine. This researcher assesses the main reason for classifying Mathias’ book as “non-biblical” is his misuse of Scripture in order to posit his theories and attempt to prove his conclusions. Identifying his book as “non-biblical” is not about the information covered -since other Library resources cover the same topics. Other Library resources also cover healing, forgiveness, the life of the church, identity in Christ Jesus, man’s created purpose, and additional topics covered by Mathias. A resource must meet objective criteria in order for it be included in the systematic theology collection.
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In full disclosure, I preface this assessment by stating that subsequent to completing the research, the book was placed in the “Non-biblical” section of Corrie’s Theological Library located in Knoxville, TN. Recognizing the research conducted by my foundation, he asked me to read Mathias’ book and assess it in light of my knowledge and views of the Bible. Satterly expressed his positive impression of Mathias’ work after being introduced to it by the noted holistic practitioner, Sherry Rogers, M.D. Initially conducted in 2012, this assessment is complete in 2014. Mathias is identified online as the owner of Wellspring Ministries of Alaska.
The book is self-published by the author, Art Mathias. Purpose of the Research At the request of Bill Satterly, owner of Cause and Effect Holistic Supplements in Sevierville, TN, I have reviewed Biblical Foundations of Freedom: Destroying Satan’s Lies with God’s Truth. Table of Contents Purpose of the Research………………………………………………………………4 The Fundamental Problem: A Confused Concept of Salvation……………….5 Other Biblical and Theological Errors in Biblical Foundations of Freedom….7 A Health and Well Being Branch of the Prosperity Gospel……………………………8 Man is Not Sovereign and the Devil does not Bless Us………………………….9 Lacking Grace -Christian Position is confused with Condition………………….9 Incorrect Understanding of Spiritual Warfare……………………………………….9 Accusing Spirits Akin to Francis Frangipane’s False Theology…………………10 The Major Strongholds is Pre-occupation with the Wrong Person…………….10 Perfectionism is Second Fundamental Problem with this Theory………………11 Position in Christ -A Commendable Point of this Theory……………………….11 Forgiveness -Achilles Heel of this Theory of Wellness…………………………12 Misunderstanding of Repentance, Sanctification and Freedom…………………12 Rejection Mirrors Errors of Charles Solomon’s “Spirituotherapy”…………….12 Biblically Defined Fear is Not Worries of this Life…………………………………13 Occultism does Require Exposure and Refutation……………………………….13 God’s Plan for the Ages is Insufficiently Presented………………………………14 Armor of God is a Standard Teaching on Spiritual Warfare…………………….14 Power and Authority Is Misapplied………………………………………………….14 Summary and Conclusion……………………………………………………………15 2 Greene Paraclete Press Research Service, Inc.
Biblical Foundations of Freedom: Destroying Satan’s Lies with God’s Truth by Art Mathias