Back in the early days of TV there was a program called "Lost in Space", a crude look into the future. One of the characters , Will Robinson, had a "personal robot" that would warn him of impending danger by shouting out "warning, warning, danger, danger Will Robinson. I always thought that was pretty cool, to be able to walk through the "unknowns" of outer space securely.
Today as Christians, we are facing some very dangerous and uncertain times;
2 Timothy 3:1 But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come.
The word "difficult" has the expanded meaning of "tumultuous" of "dangerous". The rest of the verses in the chapter go on to explain the condition of the apostate church with a final warning from Paul to "avoid such men as these".
2 Timothy 3:5 holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; Avoid such men as these.
Will Robinson had his robot...........Timothy had his teacher/mentor, Paul........who do we have ??????
This is where God Himself steps in through the Holy Spirit who resides in us, not on the outside shouting at us......"warning, warning".
John 14:17 {that is} the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, {but} you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you.
John 16:13 "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.
By keeping this verse in context you can see that Jesus had just given His disciples some very unsettling news..........."I am going away, and where I am going you can't come". Then comes the most wonderful "BUT" in the scriptures. He was going to put the greatest "warning system" in us, not next to us, but IN US. Wow.............what else could anyone ask for as we face these unsettling times ahead.
So.............as the world looks for their "robots", let us, as true disciples in Jesus Christ, put our complete trust and weight into Him and rest in the guidance of God's Holy Spirit.........and..........let us live our lives like we know it!
Friday, August 31, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Man saves Man........
Saints:
There is an very interesting article on the Old Truth.com website entitled;
Man saves Man and decisions are the plan
Also, check out the video in the center of the article..........I hope it doesn't look too familiar to your church's practices in regard to salvation for the lost.
I also have an article written by Dr. Roy Hargrave entitled; An Idol called Evangelism. If you would like a copy of this please send me an E-mail at cppinstitute@windstream.net and ask for a copy. I have been given permission to distribute this as an educational tool.
The prophet Hosea said some very sobering words;
Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being My priest. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
I wonder how many people are on the path to destruction because of this decisionistic -pseudo salvation that is being thrown out to the unsuspecting lost........all for the sake of NUMBERS on a church role. I do believe Jesus had a few things to say about people who offend one of these "little ones".......I beleive you could make the case that "little ones" could be lost sinners in search of a savior......... I would hate to stand before him and try to justify my position on "getting that decision at all costs". But.......that's only my opinion.
There is an very interesting article on the Old Truth.com website entitled;
Man saves Man and decisions are the plan
Also, check out the video in the center of the article..........I hope it doesn't look too familiar to your church's practices in regard to salvation for the lost.
I also have an article written by Dr. Roy Hargrave entitled; An Idol called Evangelism. If you would like a copy of this please send me an E-mail at cppinstitute@windstream.net and ask for a copy. I have been given permission to distribute this as an educational tool.
The prophet Hosea said some very sobering words;
Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being My priest. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
I wonder how many people are on the path to destruction because of this decisionistic -pseudo salvation that is being thrown out to the unsuspecting lost........all for the sake of NUMBERS on a church role. I do believe Jesus had a few things to say about people who offend one of these "little ones".......I beleive you could make the case that "little ones" could be lost sinners in search of a savior......... I would hate to stand before him and try to justify my position on "getting that decision at all costs". But.......that's only my opinion.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Testing the waters
Saints:
The following article was found on World Net Daily and is another example of "testing the waters". The day will come when this will more than likely be S.O.P., we had best be prepared for that day. I do applaud this man for being willing to suffer for the cause of the gospel. Wonder how many of the other inmates got to hear the 'good news' while he had his captive audience.
Giving out gospel tracts becomes a federal case
67 year old man jailed 2 days for violating 'parade' ordinance
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57304
The following article was found on World Net Daily and is another example of "testing the waters". The day will come when this will more than likely be S.O.P., we had best be prepared for that day. I do applaud this man for being willing to suffer for the cause of the gospel. Wonder how many of the other inmates got to hear the 'good news' while he had his captive audience.
Giving out gospel tracts becomes a federal case
67 year old man jailed 2 days for violating 'parade' ordinance
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57304
Friday, August 17, 2007
"Hate Crimes"......get ready
Saints:
I found this short video on the AFA website and thought it best to pass it on along........I would recommend you take 8 minutes out of your day and "have a look"
http://www.afa.net/play/index.html
I also found a post on the Slice of Laodecia website on this issue, you may want to check that out as well.
http://www.sliceoflaodicea.com/?p=659
And, of course, we should all pay attention to what is happening on the Repent America scene;
http://www.repentamerica.com/index.php?face=8%3A48%3A12+PM&on=1
Please realize that this is just another step to produce the apostasy that needs to come about BEFORE Jesus returns according to the apostle/prophet, Paul.
2Th 2:1-4 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come.
Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God.
Now if you have a question in regard to the timing of the above portion of scripture you might want to check out this "educational" website;
http://www.prewrathrapture.com/
Of course.........checking this one out will take you much more time than 8 minutes.
I found this short video on the AFA website and thought it best to pass it on along........I would recommend you take 8 minutes out of your day and "have a look"
http://www.afa.net/play/index.html
I also found a post on the Slice of Laodecia website on this issue, you may want to check that out as well.
http://www.sliceoflaodicea.com/?p=659
And, of course, we should all pay attention to what is happening on the Repent America scene;
http://www.repentamerica.com/index.php?face=8%3A48%3A12+PM&on=1
Please realize that this is just another step to produce the apostasy that needs to come about BEFORE Jesus returns according to the apostle/prophet, Paul.
2Th 2:1-4 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come.
Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God.
Now if you have a question in regard to the timing of the above portion of scripture you might want to check out this "educational" website;
http://www.prewrathrapture.com/
Of course.........checking this one out will take you much more time than 8 minutes.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Commentary on Mike Evan's request letter
I had mentioned in yesterday’s commentary that I would be making some comments on the cover letter sent out by Mike Evans in regard to his book The Final Move Beyond Iraq and the direction he is going with the Jerusalem Prayer Team. However, before I write anything I want everyone to know I whole heartedly believe we are to be praying for the peace of Jerusalem as commanded by the scriptures. Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you.
I am looking forward to reading the book as I can see by his credentials that he has some real insight into the dealings of the Middle East. But there was something in the cover letter he sent out to one of his prayer team that made some red flags go up. The idea behind the program of the cover letter was to add to his prayer team by getting some of the existing members to send out copies of his book to people they think are prayer warriors. Along with this request was another to give him the names and addresses of those who were receiving this book. That part was a bit “borderline” for me, but the real “red flag waving” came in with the following paragraph after his request toward the end of the cover letter.
“After twenty-one days of fasting and prayer, the Spirit of the Lord spoke to me to ask you to help birth a national prayer campaign, “If my People” for the U.S. and Israel from the King Solomon prophecy in II Chronicles 7:14;m God says He will “heal our land”.
I have some real problems with people who state that the Spirit of the Lord has spoken to them by using the Word, that the Spirit wrote, out of context and coming to a conclusion like “God says He will heal our land” The first problem is the scripture out of context. It is very plain to see that because of the sentence structure in II Chronicles 7, verse 13 must accompany verse 14 to be contextually correct and completely understood.
2Ch 7:13 "If I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among My people,
2Ch 7:14 and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked NASB
As anyone can see, “and my people” must be tied to all of verse 13 because of the comma in the NASB or semi-colon in the KJV……….you cannot separate it out into a separate sentence or thought. The reason most people do this is because it removes God’s sovernty and allows a person to force the verse to read another way. What Solomon is saying here is that God is in ultimate control and if the people who are called by His name will behave as they are commanded, even when He brings about discipline, then He will hear their prayers and grant their request. That’s a far cry from what is being proposed in the cover letter. It sounds more like “arm twisting” God into doing our bidding just because we pray…..and the reasoning behind it is purely selfish in nature. What gives us the idea that we can alter God’s plans for bringing Israel into a position where they will do anything for peace…..including signing a contract with the antichrist. What that process is going to look like is entirely up to God’s sovernty and has little to do with how we pray for “land healing”.
If this truly were the case then all of the Christians throughout all of history who have been tortured and killed for their faith would not have had to go through it if they would have just prayed a little more and taken some of the scripture OUT OF CONTEXT.
I am looking forward to reading the book as I can see by his credentials that he has some real insight into the dealings of the Middle East. But there was something in the cover letter he sent out to one of his prayer team that made some red flags go up. The idea behind the program of the cover letter was to add to his prayer team by getting some of the existing members to send out copies of his book to people they think are prayer warriors. Along with this request was another to give him the names and addresses of those who were receiving this book. That part was a bit “borderline” for me, but the real “red flag waving” came in with the following paragraph after his request toward the end of the cover letter.
“After twenty-one days of fasting and prayer, the Spirit of the Lord spoke to me to ask you to help birth a national prayer campaign, “If my People” for the U.S. and Israel from the King Solomon prophecy in II Chronicles 7:14;m God says He will “heal our land”.
I have some real problems with people who state that the Spirit of the Lord has spoken to them by using the Word, that the Spirit wrote, out of context and coming to a conclusion like “God says He will heal our land” The first problem is the scripture out of context. It is very plain to see that because of the sentence structure in II Chronicles 7, verse 13 must accompany verse 14 to be contextually correct and completely understood.
2Ch 7:13 "If I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among My people,
2Ch 7:14 and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked NASB
As anyone can see, “and my people” must be tied to all of verse 13 because of the comma in the NASB or semi-colon in the KJV……….you cannot separate it out into a separate sentence or thought. The reason most people do this is because it removes God’s sovernty and allows a person to force the verse to read another way. What Solomon is saying here is that God is in ultimate control and if the people who are called by His name will behave as they are commanded, even when He brings about discipline, then He will hear their prayers and grant their request. That’s a far cry from what is being proposed in the cover letter. It sounds more like “arm twisting” God into doing our bidding just because we pray…..and the reasoning behind it is purely selfish in nature. What gives us the idea that we can alter God’s plans for bringing Israel into a position where they will do anything for peace…..including signing a contract with the antichrist. What that process is going to look like is entirely up to God’s sovernty and has little to do with how we pray for “land healing”.
If this truly were the case then all of the Christians throughout all of history who have been tortured and killed for their faith would not have had to go through it if they would have just prayed a little more and taken some of the scripture OUT OF CONTEXT.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Welcome
Well, I have joined the bloggermania craze and hope to be a little more disciplined with my commentaries on current news items. I ask for your prayers for wisdom and will continue to seek out His guideance in this venture.
In the coming days I will be examining some things in the book The Final Move Beyond Iraq by Mike Evans & some of the comments in his cover letter. Has anyone read this book and would have a comment on it?
More to come..........
In the coming days I will be examining some things in the book The Final Move Beyond Iraq by Mike Evans & some of the comments in his cover letter. Has anyone read this book and would have a comment on it?
More to come..........
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