A Cry of the Spirit
My heart cries out for disciples with eyes to see and ears to hear. My discernment tells me that most of those presently visiting our web sites could be described as spiritual web surfers rather than true seekers of God and His truth. If that offends you, then so be it. Maybe it will cause you to wake up! All Christians presently living were born again and/or Spirit filled during a time when most of the Church is in desperate need of restoration. That does not mean that you were not born again or Spirit filled, but it does mean that your walk with the Lord was hindered from the beginning.
For most modern-day Christians, there is a great lesson to be learned from a serious study and personal application of the words found in Hebrews 5:12-6:2. Most members of the Church, including ministers, are in need of learning the basics of God’s Word and going on to maturity. I have given many warnings about what is ahead if enough mature Christians do not come forth, united in faith, following Jesus.
Restoration, Revival and Awakening
The three words Restoration, Revival, and Awakening were given to me by the Spirit of God many years ago. The need for restoration, revival, and awakening grows greater each and every day. We desperately need a faithful remnant of disciples who will fully return to Jesus Christ and His biblical truth. They must be fully revived; they must be awakened from their spiritual slumber never to sleep spiritually again. They must go forward to fulfill all that Jesus envisioned when He said that He would build His Church.
One of the greatest needs to accomplish the above is the restoration of the New Testament gospel. The devil is sly and deceptive. He has caused most of the Church to accept as truth his doctrines and traditions. This acceptance may vary in degree from church to church, but is nevertheless a great hindrance because a little of the devil’s doctrines and traditions leavens the whole lump.
What is the New Testament Gospel?
The Apostle Paul gives insight to the New Testament gospel in the last chapter of Acts. As a matter of fact, he gives it two times. In verse 23 we learn that he explained and solemnly testified of the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets. In the last verse, we learn that he preached to all who came to him the kingdom of God and taught them the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ.
The New Testament gospel has two parts. Those two parts must be ministered in truth and in entirety. The New Testament gospel is incomplete without either of the parts. An incomplete gospel produces incomplete Christians.
We must preach and teach about Jesus Christ and about His kingdom. We must preach and teach about Jesus Christ, and we must preach and teach what He preached and taught. Mark 1:1 reads: The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Matthew 4:23 teaches us that Jesus went about teaching and preaching the gospel of the kingdom.
Warning
The devil, in his slyness and deception, has deleted and/or modified the message of Jesus Christ and His kingdom. Be warned that you will meet resistance in the Church and in the world as you return to the truth of the New Testament gospel.
Conclusion
Are there any who will study to show themselves approved, and become among the few who will, as Paul did, teach and persuade all who come their way about Jesus Christ and His kingdom? Will you be among the faithful who put their hands to the plow and do not look back? If so, then you can be used of God to help bring forth true restoration, revival and awakening to the Church. Heaven waits and looks for the faithful!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Choose Your Future
God speaks warnings through His prophets
Amos 3:7 teaches us that God does nothing unless He reveals His secrets to His servants the prophets. A close study of Amos reveals that this applies to God giving warnings to His people through His prophets.
There are those who don’t believe God has prophets anymore. They are biblically illiterate about this topic so please don’t let them deceive you. Hopefully they will wake up in time, but remember that the time is short. Those who don’t believe in prophets often chase unbiblical and ungodly warnings. Unless they repent and open their spiritual eyes and ears they will not be alert to true God given warnings. Pray that their spiritual eyes and ears will be opened.
Things ahead
One of two things is ahead for each of you who profess to be a Christian. You will be part of modern status quo Christianity or you will forsake all to follow Christ and help fulfill His biblical purposes for His Church. If you choose to maintain the status quo, you will be judged accordingly. If you choose to follow Jesus Christ and help fulfill His purposes for His Church, you will be in the fight of your life but will be greatly rewarded.
Status quo Christians are going to reap what they have sown and will not be properly prepared for the attacks that are coming. Disciples who forsake all to follow Christ Jesus will suffer persecution but will be “Victors in Christ.”
Choose your path
Choose you this day which path you are going to follow!
Amos 3:7 teaches us that God does nothing unless He reveals His secrets to His servants the prophets. A close study of Amos reveals that this applies to God giving warnings to His people through His prophets.
There are those who don’t believe God has prophets anymore. They are biblically illiterate about this topic so please don’t let them deceive you. Hopefully they will wake up in time, but remember that the time is short. Those who don’t believe in prophets often chase unbiblical and ungodly warnings. Unless they repent and open their spiritual eyes and ears they will not be alert to true God given warnings. Pray that their spiritual eyes and ears will be opened.
Things ahead
One of two things is ahead for each of you who profess to be a Christian. You will be part of modern status quo Christianity or you will forsake all to follow Christ and help fulfill His biblical purposes for His Church. If you choose to maintain the status quo, you will be judged accordingly. If you choose to follow Jesus Christ and help fulfill His purposes for His Church, you will be in the fight of your life but will be greatly rewarded.
Status quo Christians are going to reap what they have sown and will not be properly prepared for the attacks that are coming. Disciples who forsake all to follow Christ Jesus will suffer persecution but will be “Victors in Christ.”
Choose your path
Choose you this day which path you are going to follow!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Blind Christians
American Christians Repent Quickly or Lose Your Freedoms
What would be your reaction or response if you read the words above on a sign outside a church building that you drive by on a regular basis? You would be in the minority if you even read it, and you would be in a smaller minority if you really heard its message. Why? Most Christians have vision and hearing problems!
The Bible teaches us that Satan, the god of this age, blinds the minds of people. Most church members have been taught and conditioned to think that this applies only to the lost. It is true that the lost are blind, but it is also true that Satan has blinded and/or hindered the spiritual vision of multitudes of professing Christians. To whatever degree one’s mind is blinded their ability to spiritually see and hear is distorted. This distortion affects all that they do.
Two Groups of Christians
Most present-day Christians fall into one of two groups. They are either complacent, or they are extremely active. The complacent go through their regular routines, and the extremely active work their fingers to the bone. Both groups have been blinded by Satan.
My reason for writing this is to expose the problem and to look for those who will wake out of their spiritual slumber. My discernment says that few will give it much heed. Most of the complacent will continue their settled routines; the active will continue grinding away, feeling more justified than ever while being annoyed that anyone would question their motives, if they even took the time to read what I’ve written.
Back to the Church Sign
It is true that American Christians are going to lose their freedoms if they don’t repent quickly. It is a shame that God’s people, for the most part, have always had to learn the hard way. But just maybe, a faithful few will see and hear the warning and get in the gap and help turn things around before it is too late. If not, there will be a lot of complacent and active Christians digging ditches in the near future. Maybe then some of both groups will wake up. More than likely, however, many of the complacent will just find a comfortable routine, and the active will be zealously digging with what is left of their fingers.
What would be your reaction or response if you read the words above on a sign outside a church building that you drive by on a regular basis? You would be in the minority if you even read it, and you would be in a smaller minority if you really heard its message. Why? Most Christians have vision and hearing problems!
The Bible teaches us that Satan, the god of this age, blinds the minds of people. Most church members have been taught and conditioned to think that this applies only to the lost. It is true that the lost are blind, but it is also true that Satan has blinded and/or hindered the spiritual vision of multitudes of professing Christians. To whatever degree one’s mind is blinded their ability to spiritually see and hear is distorted. This distortion affects all that they do.
Two Groups of Christians
Most present-day Christians fall into one of two groups. They are either complacent, or they are extremely active. The complacent go through their regular routines, and the extremely active work their fingers to the bone. Both groups have been blinded by Satan.
My reason for writing this is to expose the problem and to look for those who will wake out of their spiritual slumber. My discernment says that few will give it much heed. Most of the complacent will continue their settled routines; the active will continue grinding away, feeling more justified than ever while being annoyed that anyone would question their motives, if they even took the time to read what I’ve written.
Back to the Church Sign
It is true that American Christians are going to lose their freedoms if they don’t repent quickly. It is a shame that God’s people, for the most part, have always had to learn the hard way. But just maybe, a faithful few will see and hear the warning and get in the gap and help turn things around before it is too late. If not, there will be a lot of complacent and active Christians digging ditches in the near future. Maybe then some of both groups will wake up. More than likely, however, many of the complacent will just find a comfortable routine, and the active will be zealously digging with what is left of their fingers.
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