“By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God; and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God; this is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming, and now it is already in the world.”, 1 John4:2-3.
(note: The foregoing was written in or around A.D. 85 to A.D. 95., and is still true to this day).
There are many people calling themselves Christians (and Catholics) who SAY that Jesus is from heaven, but deny that He is the ONLY way to the Father and into heaven. And even if they MOUTH the words more correctly, their lives deny that Jesus is from God. THIS IS THE SPIRIT OF ANTICHRIST (which means anti-Christian).
Why is this significant?
It is significant for several important reasons. First, we find in 2 Peter 2:1,that “False prophets also appeared among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Verse 2. Many will follow their indecent behavior, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; verse3, and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.”
It is also significant, because according to Second Thessalonians 2:1,“Regarding the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, verse 2, 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. Verse 3. No one is to deceive you in any way! For it will not come unless the apostasy (a falling away from the faith in belief and practice) comes first, and the man of lawlessness (that is the antichrist) is revealed, the son of destruction, verse 4, 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.”
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Additionally, Matthew 24:21 warns “For then(once the apostasy has begun, and it has already begun, and when the man of lawlessness, the anti-Christ is finally revealed)there will begin a Great Tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will again.Verse 22. And if those days had not been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. Verse 23. Then, if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ,’ or ‘He is over here,’ do not believe him. Verse 24. For false christs and false prophets will arise and will provide great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.Verse 25. Behold, I have told you in advance. Verse 26. So if they say to you, ‘Behold, He is in the wilderness,’ do not go out; or, ‘Behold, He is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe them.Verse 27. For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west,(in other words, suddenly and without warning, taking everyone off guard) so will the coming of the Son of Man be.”
Galatians 5:17 also warns and instructs that “The desire of the flesh is against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another(creating chaos in the world, and inner conflict within one’s mind), in order to keep you from doing whatever you want. Verse 18. But if you are led by the Spirit (you will be directed by the Spirit), you are not under the Law.Verse 19. Now the deeds of the flesh (which will create inner turmoil, deceit and doubt) are (self) evident, which are:
sexual immorality,
impurity,
indecent behavior,
idolatry,
witchcraft,
hostilities,
strife,
jealousy,
outbursts of anger,
selfish ambition,
dissensions,
factions,
envy,
drunkenness,
carousing,
and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things willnot inherit the kingdom of God.
(Romans 1:26 says that for those who insist and persist and practice these deeds of the flesh, “God gave (and will give) them over to degrading passions; for their women exchange natural relations for that which is contrary to nature, verse 27, and likewise the men, too, abandon natural relations with women and burned in their desire toward one another, males with males committing shameful acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error (which is alienation and separation from God and spiritual death).”
1 Corinthians 6:9, also warns, “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, verse 10, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor those habitually drunk, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Verse 11. Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.
Verse 28. And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a depraved mind, to do those things that are not proper, verse 29, people having been filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, and evil; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice; they are gossips,verse 30, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents,verse 31, without understanding, untrustworthy, unfeeling, and unmerciful;verse 32, and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them.
Understand that Deuteronomy 22:5 firmly instructs that “A woman shall not wear a man’s clothing, nor shall a man put on a woman’s clothing(claiming to be the opposite sex from their birth, or ‘transgender’ as some call it today); for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God.”
So, listen to what the Word of God says in First Timothy 2:8 as He instructs, “Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger and dispute. Verse 9. Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, (not dressed in tight-fitting clothing that reveals the body parts in sexually provocative and seductive ways or that reveals bareness), not with (excessively) braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive apparel(which distracts from other’s attention on the Lord or that draws others attention to their sexuality), verse 10, but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness. Verse 11. A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness.
Verse 12. And I do not allow a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man(as they are doing in most Pentecostal and Charismatic and wayward and rebellious churches), but to remain quiet.
Not of this world system or ways.
John 17:14, (Jesus praying to the Father), “I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Verse 15. I am not asking You to take them out of the world, but to keep them away from the evil one. Verse 16. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Verse 17. Sanctify them (set them apart as holy, and purified for your use) in the truth; Your word is truth. Verse 18. Just as You sent Me into the world, I also sent them into the world.Verse 19. And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, so that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.
Verse 20. “I am not asking on behalf of these alone, but also for those who believe in Me through their word, verse 21, that they may all be one; just as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.
Verse 22. The glory which You have given Me I also have given to them, so that they may be one, just as We are one; verse 23. I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and You loved them, just as You loved Me.
Time has grown short. If you are not ready now, then it is time to spring to action. Pray and seek the mind of Christ on these matters. Find your spiritual gifting and gird yourself up, as Ephesians 6 instructs.
“By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God; 3and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God; this is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming, and now it is already in the world.” (1 John 4:2-3).
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The Antichrist – Who is he?
No one knows who the Antichrist will be, but we do know that when he is revealed, he will not be a frightening figure. In fact, he will be just the opposite until he has gained power.
There is a reference in Daniel 11:21 comparing Antiochus Epiphanes to a type of antichrist, who is one of the most brutal rulers known in history, easily eclipsing the horrors of Adolph Hitler and his Third Reich.
But, the horrors of Antiochus Epiphanes will pale in comparison to the brutality and horror of the coming Antichrist.
Traits of the Antichrist Described in the Bible
Intelligent: Revelation 13:18; Daniel 7:8.
Charismatic Speaker: Daniel 7:8 Revelation 13:5.
Crafty Politician: Daniel 9:27; Revelation 17:12, 13, 17.
Distinct Physical Appearance: Daniel 7:20.
Military Genius: Revelation 4; 17:14; 19:19.
Economic Genius: Daniel 11:38.
Blasphemer: Revelation 13:6.
Utterly Lawless: 2 Thessalonians 2:8.
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Selfish, Ambitious Egomaniac: Daniel 11:36, 37; 2 Thessalonians 2:4.
Greedy Materialist: Daniel 11:38.
Controlling: Daniel 7:25.
Proud and Self-exalting Above God and Everything: Daniel 11:36; 2 Thessalonians. 2:4.
What is the purpose of the Antichrist?
His purpose is to deceive. The Antichrist is a person prophesied by the Bible to oppose Christ and substitute himself in Christ’s place before the Second Coming.
ANOTHER BEAST – The False Prophet
Revelation 13:11 says, “Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spoke as a dragon.
He exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence.
And he makes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed.
He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down out of heaven to the earth in the presence of men.
And he deceives those who dwell on the earth because of the signs which it was given him to perform in the presence of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who *had the wound of the sword and has come to life.
And it was given to him to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast would even speak and cause as many as do not worship the image of the beast to be killed.
And he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the freemen and the slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead,
and he provides that no one will be able to buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name.
“Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is six hundred and sixty-six.” Revelation 13:11-18.
He will doom anyone who receives his “mark” and worshipshim to suffer God’s Wrath. “So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth; and it became a loathsome and malignant sore on the people who had the mark of the beast and who worshiped his image.” Revelation 16:2
Those which he deceived, those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image, are thrown alive into the lake of fire which burns with brimstone. Revelation 19:20
WHAT IS THE MARK OF THE BEAST?
No one knows what ‘the mark’ will actually look like. There is speculation that it could be an image (icon) or a microchip or a tattooed type of barcode used in place of money or credit cards for tracking, commerce and trade. But, from scriptures we do know…
And he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the freemen and the slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, ?
and he provides that no one will be able to buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name.
Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is six hundred and sixty-six. Revelation 13:11-18
And according to the Bible, the Antichrist gives his ‘Mark’ after the Seal Judgments, after the Rapture, and just after the 6th Tribulation Trumpet Judgment or during the 7th Trumpet Judgment, which is the Mid-Point of the Great Tribulation, which is after three and one half years of the final 7 years of the Great Tribulation period.
We have seen the 5th Tribulation Seal being opened in our lifetime, the great apostasy or falling away from the faith, false messiahs, great deceptions, a.k.a. the ‘deluding influence’ and alienation from one another, and it is become more pronounced as time passes.
The Apostle Paul informs us, in 2 Thessalonians 2
Verse 2. “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.
Verse 3. “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, Verse 4. 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.”
What this means to you and to me is that some of us will have the opportunity to suffer awhile before God takes us away in the Rapture. How do we know this? The Bible says so:
1 Peter1:3 says, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
verse 4 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
verse 5. Who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
verse 6. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, 7so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Revelation 6:9 tells us that, “When the Lamb broke the fifth seal,”
I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they had maintained; verse 10. And they cried out with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who dwell on the earth?”
Verse 11. And there was given to each of them a white robe; and they were told that they should rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brethren who were to be killed even as they had been, would be completed also.
The ‘times of distress’,also referred to “the birth pains” phase of the tribulation, encompass Tribulation Seals 1 through 5, (see Matthew 24:3-8).
NOTE: The final 7 years of Daniel’s 70 Weeks, also known as the 7 Years of the Great Tribulation will begin with the Breaking of the Sixth Tribulation Seal. It will reach the mid-point (3 1/2 years) at the blowing of the 7th Trumpet Judgment and will conclude with the pouring out of the 7th Bowl Judgment. (Please see “Did Jesus Really Say This” and “When Do the Seven Years of Great Tribulation Begin?” for confirmation of these facts).
Be comforted by this, that God has not appointed us to His Wrath but to obtain His salvation!
Paganism has swept and is sweeping America, violently invading our colleges, universities, our government and is influencing the Church – and your children are their target and method for growth.
(Please note: It is not enough too just to know what you are about to read, but you need to know how it affects you, how it affects your family and our world – AND HOW TO RESPOND. I am providing this brief article with information about ‘Woke-ism”, and “Paganism”, how to protect yourself and your family and what you can do about it. One thing is certain: you cannot ignore it. It is after you and your children – and it won’t stop until it has you, unless you respond.)
It may seem strange to use the words, “Wokeism” and “Pagan”, to describe someone or an entire group of people. Pagan is such a misunderstood and archaic term. But it is exactly the right word to use here.
The teachings, attitudes and ideologies of Paganism and Wokeism is being woven into the American culture and society. It has infiltrated the worldview of our churches, our government our educational systems, our healthcare systems and just about every aspect of our lives.
The term Pagancomes from the Latin word paganus, which means “country dweller”; initially, paganism in the time of the Roman Empire, described individuals who were rural and provincial relative to the Christian population, or because they were not milites Christi (soldiers of Christ). Paganism has broadly connoted the “religion of the peasantry”.
Paganism can refer to polytheism, (the belief in many (false) gods), or the worship of more than one god, such as polytheism, as in ancient Rome. A pagan is also considered to be one who, for the most part, has no religion and indulges in worldly delights and material possessions; someone who revels in sensual pleasures; a hedonistic or self-indulgent individual.
Another, more modern term is neo-paganism, which refers to some of the contemporary forms of paganism such as Wicca, and Druidry.
Modern “pagan” practices are actually similar to their ancient counterparts in that they rely heavily on hedonism—sensual gratification and self-indulgence, and the pursuit of happiness and pleasure to the exclusion of everything else. In ancient times, sexual ceremonies were a major part of pagan religions. The Old Testament references these perverted religions in such passages as Deuteronomy 23:17, Amos 2:7–8, and Isaiah 57:7–8.
Though they are numerous and varied in their practices and beliefs, pagans do hold to some similar beliefs. For example:
The physical world is a good place, one to be taken pleasure in by everyone.
Everyone is considered to be part of this Mother Earth.
Divinity reveals itself in every facet of the world.
Every being, man and animal, is a derivative of the divine. As such, all are gods and goddess.
Most pagan religions do not have messiahs.
Doctrine is superseded by one’s own responsibility.
Solar and lunar cycles are significant in pagan worship.
From a Christian viewpoint, pagans are generally characterized as those who are caught up in any self-realized religious-seeming act, or practice that is NOT distinctly Christian, whereas some argue that a pagan can be anyone with no real religion at all. It is all about the self-created beliefs and feelings of the individual.
The Apostle Paul wrote, “Furthermore, since they, (pagans), did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, He gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done” (Romans 1:28).
In spite of common assumptions, most pagan ‘worshipers’ claim they don’t believe in Satan. However, there’s no question that Satan is their chief source of influence and control. Though they will deny it, they deify Satan in their worldly and sensual practices. Paul tells us plainly how Satan works in the lives of people without God, through his power, his signs, his deceit, and his lies.
Finally, Pagans can seem to be good guys, too, (but don’t let appearances fool you. If they don’t get their way, they can be an angry, violent, self-centered and vicious lot).
WOKE is an adjective derived from African-American Vernacular English originally meaning alertness to racial prejudice and discrimination. Beginning in the twenty tens, it came to encompass a broader awareness of social inequalities such as racial injustice, sexism, and denial of LGBT rights. Woke has also been used as shorthand for some ideas of the American Left involving identity politics and social justice, such as white privilege and reparations for slavery in the United States. The term woke gained further popularity in the twenty tens. Over time, it became increasingly connected to matters beyond race such as gender and identities perceived as marginalized. Now, in the twenty twenties, the term, its practices and applications have evolved with a religious fervor into doctrines of the religious, political and social left, by adopting many of the ideologies of Marxism, Socialism, Communism, and the practices of Paganism.
This new style of ‘progressive religion’ has appeared or is appearing in these formerly mainline denominations such as the Lutheran, and in many Nazarene churches, creating division and schisms. Some of the early signs of this spreading apostasy can now be seen in some Baptist churches.
Many Charismatic and Pentecostal churches have long held that emotionalism somehow equates to an ‘experience of the Holy Spirit’ and have that has led to the practice of being ‘slain in the spirit’, or other strange and unbiblical behaviors and manifestations as such as violent shaking, the adherent making barking sounds, uncontrollable laughter, and drunken behavior, all strangely akin to a practice of Eastern mythology and Hinduism known as Kundalini spirit.
Similarly, the Emergent church movement is another example of this spreading apostasy. The emerging, or emergent, church movement takes its name from the idea that as culture changes, a new church should emerge in response. In this case, it is a response by various church leaders to the current era of post-modernism. Post-modernism can be thought of as a dissolution of “cold, hard fact” in favor of emotionalism or “warm, fuzzy subjectivity.” Another area where this movement has become unbiblical and even anti-biblical, is its focus on ecumenism. Unity among people coming from different religious backgrounds and diversity in the expression of corporate worship are strong focuses of the emergent church movement. Being ecumenical means that compromise is taking place, and this results in a watering down of Scripture in favor of not offending an apostate.
Here are quotes from some Emergent church leaders, advocating their beliefs:
“The biggest mistake we make is that we think sermons will produce spiritual maturity” – Rick Warren, Saddleback Church
“Are you suggesting to me that heaven is an actual place? That the place of God is an individual place that you go? – Doug Pagitt, pastor, author
“Yes, I am a gay affirming pastor. I don’t think there is a thing wrong with homosexuality…”
“God is not a provable commodity, All the evidence in the world does not prove that there is a God”, Tony Jones, Pastor.
“Now I believe that everyone who deserves to be saved, will be saved, no matter where they are or what they do”. Dallas Willard.
“Yes, I am definitely questioning the atonement…”
Jay Bakker, son of Jimmy and Tammy Faye Bakker
“The Cross isn’t the center, then, the Cross is almost a distraction and false advertising for God.” Brian McLaren, pastor, emergent church leader
“Then here comes Rob Bell. He’s made a Christian Gospel for you, and it’s perfectly palatable and much easier to swallow” (Rob Bell says THERE IS NO HELL – Interview on MSNBC)
Paganism, Wokeism, the social gospel and unbiblical practices appear to be in full control of the Methodist church the Presbyterian church (USA), and is rampant within sects such as the New Apostolic movement, the Dominionist movement, and the Word of Faith movements.
One of the most striking characteristics of Paganism and Wokeism and is their dislike for an ‘absolute truth’. The kind of ‘absolute truth’, such as found in Judaism and Christianity. Pagan and Woke adherents even have a disdain for rules and regulations – particularly if the rules do not fit their personal habits, practices, belief system and worldview. In fact, saying they ‘dislike’ absolute truth is a gross understatement – they HATE it, and they will oppose it, even violently. This helps explain why so many Pagans hate Israel and traditional Christianity. (It also explains why our college campuses are aflame with the vitriol of ‘antisemitism’. It is an overt expression of Paganism.
However, let’s remember, as Christians, our quarrel is not with the flesh and blood person. Our quarrel is with root of evil, “the rulers, the powers, the world forces of darkness, the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places”. (see Ephesians 6, verse 12) It is these forces in the spiritual or the unseen realms, that directs their thoughts and actions – and this is the only place an effective and lasting offensive can be waged.)
It can be a tough distinction to make when you are face-to-face with a person who is pleasant at one moment, then suddenly and without warning becomes a quarrelsome and antagonistic person. Or when you are interacting with a ‘free spirit’ type who lives only for self-indulgence, and pleasure but finds any discipline too restrictive, beware. The outer person, so to speak, is like a shape-shifter. Appearing in the form that best suits their purposes for the moment, but always at-the-ready to reappear as a disagreeable, even violent foe. What lurks beneath the surface, behind the mask is not always what you expect.
Speaking to the Christian, Jew or to the social conservative, it is good to know that generally, Paganism, Wokeism, Marxism, Communism and Socialism, as they appear in politics, religion, education, science, medicine and in society at large, have the following opinions, policies, doctrines and practicesas opposed to Biblical teachings:
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, Marxism, Communism and Socialism collectively advocate for the legalization of same-sex marriage (except, perhaps, in their own country),whereas God created males and females, alone, to be married.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, Marxism, Communism and Socialism collectively advocate for the abolition of the death penalty in Americawhereas The Bible allows the death penalty for certain crimes.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for open and unrestricted immigration (except, for when it is their own foreign borders),whereas The Bible allows for ‘borders’ but calls on believers to care for the foreigner and alien.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for increased taxation on the rich (except for the political elite in their own country),whereas The Bible encourages and teaches reliance on God and equal treatment, including taxation.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for Globalization and a One World Authority (Government)whereas The Bible warns of a coming, deadly, One World Authority (led by the anti-Christ and another beast-of-a-man).
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for the reordering of society modeled after Marxism-Communism and Socialismwhereas The Bible teaches a God-reliant government and rejects elitist authoritarianism (See the Tower of Babel).
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for an Elitist Central governance whereas The Bible teaches and strongly suggests a representative style of government.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for a Marxist-Communist-Socialist government control of the economywhereas the Bible teaches personal responsibility and suggests a free market style of economy.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for a strong and powerful welfare state whereas The Bible teaches that the Church and Christians are primarily responsible for the widow, the orphan and the needy.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for that there should be no free trade whereas The Bible encourages Free trade and entrepreneurialism.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for ‘Religion’ separate and abolished from government (except, perhaps, for other false religions such as ecumenicalism), whereas The Bible teaches a system of representative government that relies on Biblical principles and reliance on God.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for free and unrestricted abortionwhereas The Bible teaches protecting life, especially children and babies.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for government control through a heavy and progressive tax systemwhereas The Bible sets standards of fair and equitable taxation.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for the abolition of capitalismwhereas The Bible teaches the rejection of Socialist style economies.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for that the government should shape all aspect of life whereas The Bible says individuals, families and the Church should influence and shapes all aspects of life.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for restricted personal freedoms as dictated by government officialswhereas The Bible teaches Jesus came to set us free for freedom’s sake.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for the abolition of religion or restructuring of religion through ecumenicalism with government oversightwhereas The Bible rejects all false religions (those outside Christianity) and sets the standards for government to be run by the people.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for minorities populations to be shown unbalanced favor to amend for perceived past inequities (reparations) whereas The Bible teaches true equality.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for that the private sector reports to government to restrict private equity growthwhereas the Bible stipulates that secular government should have no part in private sector matters.
Advocates of Paganism, Wokeism, (etc.), collectively advocate for all the variations of LBGQT and transgender rights as superior to personal rightswhereas The Bible teaches loving the sinner, but that those who practice LBGQT and transgenderism as aberrant and perverse, and such will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
The Bible teaches that Christians should be at peace with all people whenever and wherever possible. But since Paganism stands diametrically opposed to Conservatism, Christianity and Judaism on almost each and every issue, it is easy to see why the Pagans among us have declared war on Judaism and Christianity. (See “The Global March to Marxist-Communism, a.k.a., Paganism”).
Finally, below here are two great articles and videos from The Fuel Project to help inform you and to guide you in a Biblical Christian response to the very real and present threat.
OUR GREATEST CHALLENGE
I will close this article saying that you and I, as Christians, are not to hate anyone, even when and if they insult you, persecute you, falsely say all kinds of evil against you or to harm you because of your Christian faith, beliefs, standards and conduct. In fact, we are to love them in return. (see Matthew 5:38-42).
While, at the same time, and in the face of all opposition, we are to confess our unwavering faith and belief in God, the Father almighty, as the only True God; as the creator of heaven and earth;
And we are to confess our unwavering faith and belief in and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary; that He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; and from there he will come to judge the living and the dead;
We are to confess our unwavering faith and belief in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. (Amen).
Exploring The New World Order From A Christian Perspective.
The name Babylon occurs in the Bible almost three-hundred times. The majority of those references are in the Old Testament – and with good reason. It was the first great city of the world. However, Babylon is much more than this. The Bible clearly and intriguingly states that “Mystery Babylon” is also the source of all abominations of the Earth (Revelation 17, verse 5) – a fountainhead of evil that began flowing through history thousands of years ago and which profoundly impacts the world today, in ways many don’t realize. Indeed, Revelation tells us that “Mystery Babylon” will survive until the end of time, when God finally judges it with terminal violence.
This series is a walk-through history that follows the threads, exposes the idolatry, the symbolism and thought-processes that originated in Babylon. We discover its influence in all false religion, astrology, freemasonry, world-famous landmarks, the theory of evolution, philosophy, the United Nations, the European Union and much more. We discover that ever since God scattered the Babylonians from the Tower of Babel back in Genesis 11, it has been Satan’s intention to reverse the process and bring the whole world back together again under a single world system, ruled by the Antichrist. Above all we learn how to recognize our enemy so that we will not be deceived and instead live with faith, hope, love and courage in the face of Babylon’s demonic schemes.
TRENCH – The Video – A Christian Guide to the Culture War.
Covid. Globalism. Cancel Culture. Gender and Transgender Confusion. Cultural Marxism. Authoritarian Government. The Rise of China. Climate Change. Black Lives Matter. The Great Reset. Feminism. Migration Crises. Immorality. ‘Safetyism’.
In this book and series The Fuel Project unfolds a Biblical theory by which to understand all these issues and more, explain why the political left and right are so divided, and help Christians navigate the times in which we live.
Paganism has swept and is sweeping America, violently invading our colleges, universities, our government and is influencing the Church – and your children are their target and method for growth.
(Please note: It is not enough too just to know what you are about to read, but you need to know how it affects you, how it affects your family and our world – AND HOW TO RESPOND. I am providing this brief article with information about ‘Woke-ism” and “Paganism”, how to protect yourself and your family and what you can do about it. One thing is certain: you cannot ignore it. It is after you and your children – and it won’t stop until it has you, unless you respond.)
It may seem strange to use the word, “Pagan”, to describe someone or an entire group of people. Pagan is such a misunderstood and archaic term. But it is exactly the right word to use here.
Pagans are diverse and varied people. The term Pagan comes from the Latin word paganus, which means “country dweller”; paganism can refer to polytheism, (the belief in many (false) gods), or the worship of more than one god, such as polytheism, as in ancient Rome. A pagan is also considered to be one who, for the most part, has no religion and indulges in worldly delights and material possessions; someone who revels in sensual pleasures; a hedonistic or self-indulgent individual.
Another, more modern term is neo-paganism, which refers to some of the contemporary forms of paganism such as Wicca, and Druidry.
Modern “pagan” practices are actually similar to their ancient counterparts in that they rely heavily on hedonism—sensual gratification and self-indulgence, and the pursuit of happiness and pleasure to the exclusion of everything else. In ancient times, sexual ceremonies were a major part of pagan religions. The Old Testament references these perverted religions in such passages as Deuteronomy 23:17, Amos 2:7–8, and Isaiah 57:7–8.
Though they are numerous and varied in their practices and beliefs, pagans do hold to some similar beliefs. For example:
The physical world is a good place, one to be taken pleasure in by everyone.
Everyone is considered to be part of this Mother Earth.
Divinity reveals itself in every facet of the world.
Every being, man and animal, is a derivative of the divine. As such, all are gods and goddess.
Most pagan religions do not have messiahs.
Doctrine is superseded by one’s own responsibility.
Solar and lunar cycles are significant in pagan worship.
From a Christian viewpoint, pagans are generally characterized as those who are caught up in any self-realized religious-seeming act, or practice that is NOT distinctly Christian, whereas some argue that a pagan can be anyone with no real religion at all. It is all about the self-created beliefs and feelings of the individual.
The Apostle Paul wrote, “Furthermore, since they, (pagans), did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, He gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done”(Romans 1:28).
In spite of common assumptions, most pagan ‘worshipers’ claim they don’t believe in Satan. However, there’s no question that Satan is their chief source of influence and control. Though they will deny it, they deify Satan in their worldly and sensual practices. Paul tells us plainly how Satan works in the lives of people without God, through his power, his signs, his deceit, and his lies.
Finally, Pagans can seem to be good guys, too, (but don’t let appearances fool you. If they don’t get their way, they can be an angry, violent, self-centered and vicious lot).
One of the most striking characteristics of Paganism is their dislike for an ‘absolute truth’ such as found in Judaism and Christianity. They even have a disdain for rules and regulations – particularly if the rules do not fit their personal habits, practices, belief system and worldview. In fact, saying they ‘dislike’ absolute truth is a gross understatement – they HATE it, and they will oppose it, even violently. This helps explain why so many Pagans hate Israel and traditional Christianity. (It also explains why our college campuses are aflame with the vitriol of ‘antisemitism’. It is an overt expression of Paganism.
However, let’s remember, as Christians, our quarrel is not with the flesh and blood person. Our quarrel is with root of evil, “the rulers, the powers, the world forces of darkness, the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places”. (see Ephesians 6, verse 12) It is these forces in the spiritual or the unseen realms, that directs their thoughts and actions – and this is the only place an effective and lasting offensive can be waged.)
It can be a tough distinction to make when you are face-to-face with a person who is pleasant at one moment, then suddenly and without warning becomes a quarrelsome and antagonistic person. Or when you are interacting with a ‘free spirit’ type who lives only for self-indulgence, and pleasure but finds any discipline too restrictive, beware. The outer person, so to speak, is like a shape-shifter. Appearing in the form that best suits their purposes for the moment, but always at-the-ready to reappear as a disagreeable, even violent foe. What lurks beneath the surface, behind the mask is not always what you expect.
Speaking to the Christian, Jew or to the social conservative, it is good to know that generally, Paganism, as it appears in politics, religion, education, science, medicine and in society at large, has the following opinions or policies as opposed toBiblical teachings:
Paganism advocates for the legalization of same-sex marriage, whereas God created males and females, alone, to be married.
Paganism advocates for the abolition of the death penaltywhereas The Bible allows the death penalty for certain crimes.
Paganism advocates for open and unrestricted immigrationwhereas The Bible allows for ‘borders’ but calls on believers to care for the foreigner and alien.
Paganism advocates for increased taxation on the richwhereas The Bible encourages and teaches reliance on God and equal treatment, including taxation.
Paganism advocates for Globalization and a One World Authority (Government)whereas The Bible warns of a coming, deadly, One World Authority (led by the anti-Christ and another beast-of-a-man).
Paganism advocates for the reordering of society modeled after Marxism-Communism and Socialismwhereas The Bible teaches a God-reliant government and rejects elitist authoritarianism (See the Tower of Babel).
Paganism advocates for an Elitist Central governancewhereas The Bible teaches and strongly suggests a representative style of government.
Paganism advocates for a Marxist-Communist-Socialist government control of the economywhereas the Bible teaches personal responsibility and suggests a free market style of economy.
Paganism advocates for a strong and powerful welfare state whereas The Bible teaches that the Church and Christians are primarily responsible for the widow, the orphan and the needy.
Paganism advocates that there should be no free tradewhereas The Bible encourages Free trade and entrepreneurialism.
Paganism advocates for ‘Religion’ separate and abolished from governmentwhereas The Bible teaches a system of representative government that relies on Biblical principles and reliance on God.
Paganism advocates for free and unrestricted abortionwhereas The Bible teaches protecting life, especially children and babies.
Paganism advocates for government control through a heavy and progressive tax systemwhereas The Bible sets standards of fair and equitable taxation.
Paganism advocates for the abolition of capitalismwhereas The Bible teaches the rejection of Socialist style economies.
Paganism advocates that the government should shape all aspect of lifewhereas The Bible says individuals, families and the Church should influence and shapes all aspects of life.
Paganism advocates for restricted personal freedoms as dictated by government officialswhereas The Bible teaches Jesus came to set us free for freedom’s sake.
Paganism advocates for the abolition of religion or restructuring of religion through ecumenicalism with government oversightwhereas The Bible rejects all false religions (those outside Christianity) and sets the standards for government to be run by the people.
Paganism advocates for minorities populations to be shown unbalanced favor to amend for perceived past inequities (reparations)whereas The Bible teaches true equality.
Paganism advocates that the private sector reports to government to restrict private equity growthwhereas the Bible stipulates that secular government should have no part in private sector matters.
Paganism advocates all the variations of LBGQT and transgender rights as superior to personal rightswhereas The Bible teaches loving the sinner, but that those who practice LBGQT and transgenderism as aberrant and perverse, and such will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
The Bible teaches that Christians should be at peace with all people whenever and wherever possible. But since Paganism stands diametrically opposed to Conservatism, Christianity and Judaism on almost each and every issue, it is easy to see why the Pagans among us have declared war on Judaism and Christianity. (See “The Global March to Marxist-Communism, a.k.a., Paganism”).
Finally, below here are two great articles and videos from The Fuel Project to help inform you and to guide you in a Biblical Christian response to the very real and present threat.
OUR GREATEST CHALLENGE
I will close this article saying that you and I, as Christians, are not to hate anyone, even when and if they insult you, persecute you, falsely say all kinds of evil against you or to harm you because of your Christian faith, beliefs, standards and conduct. In fact, we are to love them in return. (see Matthew 5:38-42).
Exploring The New World Order From A Christian Perspective.
The name Babylon occurs in the Bible almost three-hundred times. The majority of those references are in the Old Testament – and with good reason. It was the first great city of the world. However, Babylon is much more than this. The Bible clearly and intriguingly states that “Mystery Babylon” is also the source of all abominations of the Earth (Revelation 17, verse 5) – a fountainhead of evil that began flowing through history thousands of years ago and which profoundly impacts the world today, in ways many don’t realize. Indeed, Revelation tells us that “Mystery Babylon” will survive until the end of time, when God finally judges it with terminal violence.
This series is a walk-through history that follows the threads, exposes the idolatry, the symbolism and thought-processes that originated in Babylon. We discover its influence in all false religion, astrology, freemasonry, world-famous landmarks, the theory of evolution, philosophy, the United Nations, the European Union and much more. We discover that ever since God scattered the Babylonians from the Tower of Babel back in Genesis 11, it has been Satan’s intention to reverse the process and bring the whole world back together again under a single world system, ruled by the Antichrist. Above all we learn how to recognize our enemy so that we will not be deceived and instead live with faith, hope, love and courage in the face of Babylon’s demonic schemes.
TRENCH – The Video – A Christian Guide to the Culture War.
Covid. Globalism. Cancel Culture. Gender and Transgender Confusion. Cultural Marxism. Authoritarian Government. The Rise of China. Climate Change. Black Lives Matter. The Great Reset. Feminism. Migration Crises. Immorality. ‘Safetyism’.
In this book and series The Fuel Project unfolds a Biblical theory by which to understand all these issues and more, explain why the political left and right are so divided, and help Christians navigate the times in which we live.
“Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”James 4:7
Girding up for War – Confronting the spirit of antichrist!
Eric Metaxas is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Bonhoeffer, and many other books, including Is Atheism Dead?, Martin Luther, Amazing Grace, and Letter to the American Church. Mataxas, a graduate of Yale University, is an American author, speaker, and conservative radio host. He has written three biographies, Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery about William Wilberforce, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World, If You Can Keep it, Fish Out of Water: A Search for the Meaning of Life and Letter to the American Church.
In his most recent and provocative book, Letter to the American Church, Metaxas asks, “Can it really be God’s will that His children be silent at a time like this? Decrying the cowardice that masquerades as godly meekness, Eric Metaxas summons the Church to battle.
“The author of a bestselling biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Metaxas reveals the haunting similarities between today’s American Church and the German Church of the 1930s. Echoing the German martyr’s prophetic call, he exhorts his fellow Christians to repent of their silence in the face of evil.
“An attenuated and unbiblical “faith” based on what Bonhoeffer called “cheap grace” has sapped the spiritual vitality of millions of Americans. Paying lip service to an insipid “evangelism,” they shrink from combating the evils of our time. Metaxas refutes the pernicious lie that fighting evil politicizes Christianity. As Bonhoeffer and other heroes of the faith insisted, the Church has an irreplaceable role in the culture of a nation. It is our duty to fight the powers of darkness, especially on behalf of the weak and vulnerable.
“Silence is not an option. God calls us to defend the unborn, to confront the lies of cultural Marxism, and to battle the globalist tyranny that crushes human freedom. Confident that this is His fight, the Church must overcome fear and enter the fray, armed with the spiritual weapons of prayer, self-sacrifice, and love.” (see Eric Metaxas.com – Letter to the American Church)
Here is a ‘must watch’ interview by pastor Gary Hamrick, Cornerstone Chapel, Leesburg, Virginia, as pastor Hamrick and Eric Metaxas discuss how the Church (Christians) must respond to the spreading evil of the spirit of the antichrist which is in the world now.
Jesus spoke on these matters more succinctly than anyone, past or present. Hear what Jesus tells us is the ways to confront evil in our day:
WHY DID JESUS COME INTO THE WORLD?
1. TO TESTIFY TO THE TRUTH
John 18:37“Therefore Pilate said to Him, “So You are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say correctly that I am a king. For this purpose I have been born, and for this I have come into the world: to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to My voice.”
2. TO BRING A SWORD
Matthew 10:34, “Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. Verse 35, For I came to TURN A MAN AGAINST HIS FATHER, AND A DAUGHTER AGAINST HER MOTHER, AND A DAUGHTER-IN-LAW AGAINST HER MOTHER-IN-LAW; verse 36, and A PERSON’S ENEMIES WILL BE THE MEMBERS OF HIS HOUSEHOLD.”
3. TO FULFILL THE LAW
Matthew 5:17“Do not presume that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill the Law and the Prophets.”
4. TO CALL SINNERS
Mark 2:17 “And hearing this, Jesus *said to them, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
5. TO SAVE THE WORLD
John 12:47 “If anyone hears My teachings and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.”
6. TO CAST FIRE & BRING DIVISION UPON THE EARTH
Luke 12:49“I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled! Verse 50, But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished! Verse 51, Do you think that I came to provide peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather to create division; “
“WHAT HE REALLY MEANT?”
Jesus has told us, inJohn 14:12, “Truly, truly I say to you, the one who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I am going to the Father. Verse 13. And whatever you ask in My name, this I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. Verse 14. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it.”
I have heard so many preachers, bible teachers and detractors alike, try to justify or explain away these Words of Jesus because they just cannot fathom the gentle and sweet ‘dashboard Jesus’ saying such things as we find in the verses cited. These same confused preachers really get tied in a knot over John 14:12. They will begin their commentary of teaching it with, “what this really means is…”.
Jesus said what He meant and meant exactly what He said. He is our model for our counter cultural resistance to the growing global threat of Communist-Marxist-Globalism, And we need to get on with it.
Jesus had a divine appointment with a cruel Roman cross. Read what He said when Peter proposed to get in the way of His mission:
Matthew 16:21- 23, “From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised up on the third day. Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This shall never happen to You.”But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s.”
We do not literally have an appointment with a crucifixion, but, the Bible is clear in Galatians 5:24, that “Those who belong to Christ Jesus crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” and again in Galatians 2:20, the Apostle Paul reminds us that, “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” which must be true for all who follow Jesus because we are on mission with Jesus. Our ‘old self’ must die so our new selves can follow and serve Him.
Jesus always, taught the Will of His Father, then, demonstrated what He taught. He expects us to do the same. Ephesians, chapter six, gives us a clear teaching and picture of the type of preparation and the kind of resolve we are to assume.
Ephesians 6:10-17, tells us, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE; in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
Stand, i. e. continue safe and sound, stand unharmed: Acts 26:22.
Stand ready or prepared: Ephesians 6:14. One who does not hesitate, does not waver, of one who vanquishes his adversaries and holds the ground, also of one who in the midst of the fight holds his position against the foe, to persist, continue, persevere: (so as not to fall from thy faith).
Jesus’ example of steadfast, unmovable courage; this is our example and our command to do the same:
CONFRONTING THE STORM
Mark 4:35-41, “On that day, when evening came, He said to them, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd, they took Him along with them in the boat, just as He was; and other boats were with Him. And there arose a fierce gale of wind, and the waves were breaking over the boat so much that the boat was already filling up. Jesus Himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” And He got up and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Hush, be still.” And the wind died down and it became perfectly calm. And He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” They became very much afraid and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
CONFRONTING DEMONS
Luke 8:26-33 “Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. And when He came out onto the land, He was met by a man from the city who was possessed with demons; and who had not put on any clothing for a long time, and was not living in a house, but in the tombs. Seeing Jesus, he cried out and fell before Him, and said in a loud voice, “What business do we have with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You, do not torment me.” For He had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For it had seized him many times; and he was bound with chains and shackles and kept under guard, and yet he would break his bonds and be driven by the demon into the desert. And Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him. They were imploring Him not to command them to go away into the abyss.
“Now there was a herd of many swine feeding there on the mountain; and the demons implored Him to permit them to enter the swine. And He gave them permission. And the demons came out of the man and entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.”
CONFRONTING GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
John 19:8-12”Therefore when Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid; and he entered into the Praetorium again and said to Jesus, “Where are You from?” But Jesus gave him no answer. So Pilate said to Him, “You do not speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You?” Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me, unless it had been given you from above; for this reason he who delivered Me to you has the greater sin.” As a result of this Pilate made efforts to release Him, but the Jews cried out saying, “If you release this Man, you are no friend of Caesar; everyone who makes himself out to be a king opposes Caesar.”
BEFORE THE RELIGIOUS ESTABLISHMENT
Matthew 24:57-67, “Those who had seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together. But Peter was following Him at a distance as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and entered in, and sat down with the officers to see the outcome.
“Now the chief priests and the whole Council kept trying to obtain false testimony against Jesus, so that they might put Him to death. They did not find any, even though many false witnesses came forward. But later on two came forward, 61 and said, “This man stated, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and to rebuild it in three days.’” The high priest stood up and said to Him, “Do You not answer? What is it that these men are testifying against You?” But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest said to Him, “I adjure You by the living God, that You tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God.” Jesus *said to him, “You have said it yourself; nevertheless I tell you, hereafter you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
Then the high priest tore his robes and said, “He has blasphemed! What further need do we have of witnesses? Behold, you have now heard the blasphemy; what do you think?” They answered, “He deserves death!” Then they spat in His face and beat Him with their fists; and others slapped Him.”
Jesus did not draw back. (He proceeded boldly to the Cross and secured our salvation!) We must not draw back. Jesus has all authority in heaven and on the earth and is with us until the end!
Remember, Jesus came to earth for these stated reasons – and these same reasons are our method and our calling:
TO TESTIFY TO THE TRUTH. We are to testify to the truth!
TO BRING A SWORD. We are to bring the sword of the Word of God!
TO FULFILL THE LAW. We are to fulfill the same law!
TO CALL SINNERS. We are to call sinners!
TO SAVE THE WORLD through Jesus. In a very real sense, this, too, is our calling, by lifting the Name of Jesus, telling others and leading them to Him
TO CAST FIRE & BRING DIVISION UPON THE EARTH. This, too, is our calling! The Word of God is a stumbling block to those who do not believe, dividing A MAN AGAINST HIS FATHER, AND A DAUGHTER AGAINST HER MOTHER, AND A DAUGHTER-IN-LAW AGAINST HER MOTHER-IN-LAW; (Matthew 10:35-36)
Dear Brothers and Sisters, this is not hyperbole, a philosophy or metaphor. Now is the time to gird ourselves up with the full armor of God and follow our Lord, the King of Kings into battle.
For our struggle is not againstflesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places and must be fought with Spiritual Armament!