Brad,

I didn't answer your poll because I couldn't find what I believe is the correct answer which IMHO is two-fold.

1. The root of all heresy is the failure to believe in the Word of God. To us, it is the Holy Scripture or the Reformers cry of "Sola Scriptura". All of the trouble and misery of humanity began with Adam and Eve's refusal and unbelief in the Word of God and especially the words, "Thou shalt not eat".

2. Nowadays, it it follows that heresy is the refusal of humanity to believe in the righteous mercy and redemption of God in the Gospel. This is clearly revealed in His Word.
Specifically, this is manifested in the refusal of men to believe that the righteousness of God is IMPUTED (CREDITED) to the believer by the work of Christ alone. (Justification by Faith Alone) All of the other heresies simply follow these two denials. It must be said that the two above fundamental heresies were, and still are, affirmed most horrifically by the Roman Catholic Church.

Denny

Roms 3:22-24


Denny

Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." [John 6:68]