I was eager to read this book because it champions small, home churches. His use of the word “cell” is unfortunate, however, since that word has usually referred to small groups attached to a large, institutional church, which is certainly not what Belk had in mind. While there is good reason to be suspicious of the institutional church, Belk goes farther, calling it an”octopus” with men with a small group of men ruling over the flock.
Cell Vision by Wyatt Belk. Paperback and Kindle. 89 Pages.
His theology attempts to force the reader into some very narrow areas of belief such as Seven Age Dispensationalism, a sect that interprets the entire bible as if it is one literary genre and which preaches a separate path to salvation for Israel. A second problem is his use of the word “sanctification” in a manner that suggests a two-stage process of salvation. These and other errors betray a sincere but immature faith that did not have the any theological education.
This book lays out a fairly strict set of guidelines that he believes will lead to strong home fellowships, but which might prove impractical in our present culture. We can all share his ultimate vision, but readers need to beware of the theological landmines, of which there are many.
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