Pharisees and Sadducees – Life in the Spirit

Only Weeks to Prepare

August 14, 2020

Dear Family and Friends:

I hope this note finds all is well with you and your families. 99% of the time, if someone comes to you and tells you that some event will take place on a certain date in the future, FLEE from their presence, because they are a false teacher or prophet. History is replete with stories of these people, 99% of whom have been wrong.

But I feel compelled to share these messages from several individuals about events that are highly likely to kick off this fall, starting in the month of September. If I am wrong, so be it. But I would rather warn you and be wrong than not warn you and these events happen. As always, take these things to the Lord for confirmation.

One more thing: we see in Matthew 16:3b that Christ chastised the Pharisees and Sadducees for being able to discern the sky (i.e. the weather), but not being able to discern the signs of the times (the spiritual dynamics of that time), thus implying that Christians should be able to discern the signs of the times today.

Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times. Matthew 16:3b

Time is short, and I feel that I must get these messages out to you for your consideration and action.

In my spiritual journey, I have been impressed by Martin Luther, who at the risk of his life, stood fast on the primacy of scripture at the Imperial Diet of Worms on April 18 1521. He set a good example for the rest of us. And the compelling, saving message of Christianity has been confirmed by dozens of fulfilled prophecies, unlike all other religions and philosophies.

We know from the Word that our Lord communicates with His people – through prophets in the Old Testament and through His Word and Holy Spirit in the church age. Here are just two passages to that effect:

Surely the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets. Amos 3:7

I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you to all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will guide you to all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. John 16:12-13

By the way, the Word of God is also clear that the Lord can and does communicate through dreams and visions:

But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams. And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy. Acts 2:16-18

As you review the following excerpts, don’t take my word for it, but do your own research, check these things against the Word, and take these things to the Lord for authentication. Any message that contradicts the Word of God should be rejected. These messages are either from Satan, from human imagination, or from the Lord and are true.

He who has ears to hear, let him hear. Matthew 11:15

And finally, keep in mind that the Lord promises His peace to His people, regardless of circumstances.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

What the Lord is Saying to His People Today

Prepare, Prepare, Prepare! – Daniel

Posted by 444 Prophecy News on 2020/07/10

Prepare, prepare, prepare! I see millions of microscopic worms looking diseases that look like red dragons. They have been sent from China. These are not corona viruses, but something far worse.

I see an evil plan between China’s Military and some high-ranking governmental officials in the USA. President Trump has no idea this is going on and will be caught completely off guard. Pray and decree that President Trump will completely trust God and listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit during these days of tribulation. This biological warfare is already in the USA. This plan is very strategic and the biological weapon is very advanced.

The biological weapon will kill millions of Americans. The biological weapon will cause severe bleeding and slow painful death. All hope will be lost and the only hope people will have available is to hope in God the Father. I also see many spies who are carriers of this weapon who are currently in place. They will be spreading this weapon strategically in the USA.

September 2020 will see food shortages, the beginning of economic collapse and rampant fear.

“Prepare, Prepare, prepare,” says the Lord. “I am warning my children to prepare.”

This is a time for the remnant to spread the good news of faith towards Jesus, our Savior, the only true hope. Many will listen and there will be great revival along with great suffering.

He that has ears let him hear what the Spirit says to the church.”

Your Brother in The Christ, Jesus!
Daniel

YouTube: URGENT WARNING: 3 Weeks Left to Prepare, Soon People Will be Fighting for Food and Raiding Stores

August 10, 2020

My son, I AM LIFTING MY HAND OF PROTECTION OFF THIS NATION.

I SAY — YOU HAVE THREE WEEKS TO PREPARE YOUR HEARTS AND HOUSES.

My son, I HAVE NOT REVEALED WHAT IS FORTHCOMING, BUT I HAVE SAID — BE PREPARED. FOR WHAT IS COMING WILL BE PURE DESTRUCTION, AND ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE EARS TO HEAR WILL BE PREPARED. MANY, MANY WILL PERISH, AND THE FINAL ACTS WITH THE FINAL ACTORS WILL BE ON THE STAGE.

DO NOT BE DECEIVED! YOUR EYES WILL LIE. TRUST ONLY MY WORD — NOT THE MAN IN POWER! [President Trump]. My son, I HAVE CALLED MANY, but THEY HAVE REFUSED MY CALLING. They have been so blinded by man-made doctrines, they do not see what is right before them.

I GAVE YOU SEVEN WEEKS TO PREPARE — FOUR HAVE PASSED. My son, SHOUT REPENT TO THIS STIFF-NECKED PEOPLE WHO REFUSE TO FEAR THE LORD!!! My son — SCREAM REPENT TO THESE DEAF PEOPLE — HOWEVER, MANY HEARTS HAVE BEEN SEARED CLOSED AND REFUSE TO REPENT!!

THREE WEEKS ARE LEFT TO PREPARE AND GET YOUR HOUSES IN ORDER! THE FOOD CHAIN HAS BEEN DESTROYED AND WILL CATCH UP TO THE PEOPLE. CRAZED MOBS WILL TAKE EVERYTHING OUT OF THE STORES TO SURVIVE.

THREE WEEKS TO GET YOUR HEARTS IN ORDER! REPENT NOW!! AND WALK THE NARROW PATH THAT LEADS TO ME. YOU WILL LEARN TO WALK IN GREAT FAITH AS THE GREAT SHAKING IS SOON TO BEGIN!!! I LOVE YOU MY CHILDREN, BUT YOU ARE RACING TOWARD JUDGMENT!!!

Amen

Given by the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

FAMINE IS COMING UPON YOUR EARTH SOON!

Posted by 444 Prophecy News on 2020/04/09 by Cryptic1

Now a famine and great trouble came over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and our fathers found no sustenance. Acts 7:11

And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and do not harm the oil and the wine.” Revelation 6:6

Daughter tell them. Things are about to turn and get really rough. I have told My people to prepare. Yes, they are to rely on Me but they are also to prepare in the physical – then cry out to me in the spiritual. Daughter many of My church do not believe the things that are coming upon this earth. They will be left behind with nothing because they have failed to heed My words.

SEEK ME NOW WHILE I MAY BE FOUND! THIS EARTH WILL BE POUNDED WITH CHAOS AND DESTRUCTION! We are in those days children. Look around you at the despair that is come upon the earth.

I WILL OVERCOME BUT YOU NEED TO HEED MY WORDS! WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT SPEAKS TO YOU – YOU MUST LISTEN AND OBEY! MANY will perish for lack of knowledge – for failing to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit. Prepare while you can – while there is still light. I have warned and warned. But this world has gotten soft and complacent and refused to hear My voice – rather obeying the voice of another – namely the false teachers and false prophets WHO WILL LEAD THEM TO THEIR DOOM!

Tell them daughter – FAMINE IS COMING UPON YOUR EARTH SOON! Prepare as best you can. Yes, many will rely on Me – but you must be attached to the vine and in My Word in order that I may shelter you. Come children – PREPARE for what is coming – for it is more horrible than this virus that you fear! FAMINE IS COMING! Shout it from your rooftops! Tell the world! Tell them that I am returning soon!

Your beloved Savior and King, Yeshua HaMashiach

A FAMINE IS COMING! – Kami Heller

Posted by 444 Prophecy News on 2020/07/31

In my dream I was outside about to speak to the Lord. It was night time. Before waking up I was breathing VERY hard. I could literally see my husband next to me and I could still see the dream ..( weird right?) I could see him shaking me trying to wake me up, but I couldn’t wake up. Just then I started to hear the Lord speak.

He said “TELL MY PEOPLE TO STOCK FOOD AND PREPARE!!! TIME IS NEAR!!” I can tell the Lord didn’t allow me to wake up when my husband was trying to wake me up because the Lord had that to tell me.

I’ve been warning and warning!! PLEASE STOCK FOOD AND WATER. STOCK MEDICINE AND ANYTHING ELSE U CAN THINK OF. THE PRESIDENT WILL NOT TELL U WHATS COMING! NEITHER WILL THE MEDIA!!

A FAMINE IS COMING!

The Three-Fold Storm

By Just Praise Him on Aug 12, 2020

https://wingsofprophecy.blogspot.com/search?q=economy&mc_cid=98845268c9&mc_eid=0d94b62db7

My children, the three-fold storm is upon you. You must make the last of your preparations quickly, then help others you know are in need. As you help others, you sow seeds for your own needs to be met as conditions worsen. I have told you I will strike the economy of America and so I am. Not long from now you will experience an unprecedented economic crash where I will take much of the wealth of those very wealthy ones who have refused to serve Me, those who have refused to repent, and those who have mocked.

Pestilence has already entered your land and more is coming. You have seen now what pestilence brings. (I saw He meant the chaos and everyone for themselves attitudes)

Prepare, My children, and know I am with you through all you face and you will soon be here with Me.

And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, a measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine. Revelation 6:5-6

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. Matthew 6:20

Your Lives Will Become Upended Very Soon

AUGUST 12, 2020
ALAN CARRICO
CANTSTOPGRINNING.BLOGSPOT.COM

Hello My son, this is Jehovah Elohim speaking with you this day. My children, your lives will become upended very soon from what you now know. You will have many interruptions in your daily lives that will cause you great stress and fear. Many will soon have needs that will not be able to be met outside of your dependence upon Me to provide. Food will soon become scarce and your water systems will no longer be in service. Your power will be shut down and you will be in darkness. When you see these things know that they will not come back on quickly, for in some cases these will not return.

Prepare yourselves to live without all of the comforts that you now enjoy, for they will soon be taken from you. You will need to learn quickly how to live under such conditions, so come to Me now. Ask of Me and I will show you what you need to do now to prepare. Some I have instructed to prepare, not only for their own families, but for others that I will send to them. Others I will send to those who I have instructed to prepare. Each person I lead differently. Each person I provide for differently.

According to your faith will I provide for you and protect you from many who will become hopeless and unpredictable. These you need to stay away from, for they will become destructive to those around them. This is what happens when an otherwise happy and content person loses everything, because they do not know Me. Those who know Me will be provided for in amazing ways, so when you see these things, come to Me for peace. This time is upon you, so do not waste the time you have left. Inquire of Me first and I will lead you in what you are to do. If you refuse to believe and scoff at these warnings, then woes will come to your home. Seek Me now, and I will tell you what you are to do. I AM.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23

Stock up

DaughteroftheLord, Posted by 444ProphecyNews on 2020/05/03

There is much coming your way in the upcoming days. Many things will not appear normal and so many rules will begin to let the beast system in as the New World Order begins. Many will fall to the deception in this day because they do not seek Me or listen to what My words say. Come to Me now and I will show you how to live and abide in Me through all things that you will see.

As the food shortage climbs some people will start to lose their mind. If you listen to the warnings that have been shared and prepare as I lead you, then you will have all that you will need. Stock up on things that will help you live without power and a cell tower. The enemy seeks to steal, kill and destroy all that you have so that you will be glad to receive the mark and all that it will be.

[As is common throughout history, we should not be surprised to see our government use food as a prime motivator – as a weapon. Sure, we have food – it is available right after you take the chip.]

Stand on my word, seek my voice where I can be heard and know that the Great I Am is all that you will need. I will provide and multiply for those who choose to stand by My side. Nothing is a surprise to Me and things are allowed to happen to bring My children to their knees to seek Me.

Love,

Your Heavenly Father

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. John 16:33

Summary

Because we are in the end times, we will see exciting things happen in the body of Christ as the Lord guides and directs His people to shine the light of Christ on an endarkened world. Our God is the same God who:

fed the children of Israel for 40 years in the wilderness,
whisked Elijah into heaven in a chariot of fire,
walked in the fiery furnace with Shadrach, Meschach, and Abednego, and
raised people from the dead.

He has set us free from sin and the fear of death, and invites us to join Him in a great spiritual journey – here and into eternity. He will take some of us home, He will lead some of us into the wilderness, and He will be with some of us in the fire. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name. You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned. Nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. Isaiah 43:1-3

Life is short. God is great. Walk with the Lord.

To God be the glory,

Mark

mpeterson222@hotmail.com

We Are Not to Judge Other Religions – a Window Into the One World Religion

“We are not to judge other religions; we just know that Jesus Christ died for us. Besides, what about all those people who have never heard of Jesus?”

Response: Thank you for the stimulating conversation on our recent road trip. I wanted to pursue the issue we discussed about Christians judging other religions.

The Bible is clear that there were other religions in place at the time of the Old and New Testaments, and they were judged and condemned by prophets in the Old Testament and Christ and His apostles in the New Testament.

Moses directly confronted the spiritual leaders of Egypt, who espoused another religion. He could have said: “Perhaps you worship God in other ways, so who am I to judge?” No, he rejected their religion and their gods, and each of the plagues brought upon the Egyptians demonstrated that their gods were impotent against the God of Israel.
There are many other examples of Old Testament prophets rejecting pagan gods and their practices such as sacrificing their children by passing them through the fire. (In similar fashion, since 1973, our nation has sacrificed over 50 million unborn babies to the gods of convenience, lifestyle, and reputation.)
The famous scene where Elijah challenged the priests of Baal to a contest to see whose god would prevail in burning the sacrifice of a bull is another example.
The New Testament is also full of examples of Christ and His disciples rejecting other religions. Christ clearly taught that the (Talmudic) Judaism taught by the Pharisees and Sadducees was insufficient to go to heaven. He told Nicodemus, a Pharisee, that he must be born again to go to heaven.
When Paul spoke to the Greek philosophers in Athens, he noted that they had statues to many gods, then expounded on their “unknown god”, making the case that their unknown god was really the God of the Bible.

There is no reason to believe that this rejection of other religions does not apply to today as well. Jesus stated: “I am the way, the truth, and the light; no one goes to the Father but through Me.” John 14:6 This claim to exclusivity is either true or false; there is no middle ground. He was either who He said He was – the Son of the sovereign, living God and is the only way to heaven, or he was a false teacher and charlatan. His statement speaks directly to other religions today as well as then.

The Great Commission, the command of Christ to go therefore and make disciples of all nations is nonsensical if other religions are of equal value to Christianity. Furthermore, there is compelling evidence that we are approaching the end times – a time of a one-world economy, one-world government, and one-world religion. The notion that all religions are pathways to God provides a perfect rationale for the one-world religion, which is fundamentally anti-Christ.

“Besides, what about all those people who have never heard of Jesus?”

Response: Regarding the eternal destination of those who have never heard the Gospel of Christ, I see two possible explanations:

General revelation, the notion that God reveals Himself and His nature through the created world, is taught in both the Old Testament and the New Testament:

“The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.
Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge.” Psalm 19:1-2

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” Romans 1:20

This passage teaches that God’s eternal power and divine nature are “clearly seen” and “understood” from what has been made, and that there is no excuse for denying these facts. With these Scriptures in mind, perhaps a working definition of general revelation would be “the revelation of God to all people, at all times, and in all places that proves that God exists and that He is intelligent, powerful, and transcendent.” (quote from Wikipedia)

The second response is that God is merciful, and ultimately we throw ourselves upon His mercy in this life and the next. This is certainly true for babies (born and unborn), and may apply in other cases as well.

Finally, looking at these issues from an overall perspective, what difference does it make? One’s eternal destiny is a very serious thing, because eternity is a long, long time and the consequences are beyond description. I have learned that the Lord also takes it very seriously. His Word not only articulates a coherent world view and theology that is exclusive, it provides a strong admonition against those who teach other views:

“I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.” Galatians 1:6-9

Life is short. God is great, and He invites us to walk with Him every day.

Best regards,

Only Love, Caring, Justice, Joy, and Truth Will Endure

“Those aspects of life actually are all that endure in the largest perspective when they are made with eternity in mind…. Those acts include love, caring, justice, giving, forgiving, fairness, kindness, selflessness, joy, and truth. That’s why every religion values those qualities.”

Response: I am a fan of yours, and always enjoy reading your column. But I did want to respond to your recent column entitled: “Leaving a Mark”.

You mentioned that “those aspects of life actually are all that endure in the largest perspective when they are made with eternity in mind…. Those acts include love, caring, justice, giving, forgiving, fairness, kindness, selflessness, joy, and truth.”

I am in full agreement that having eternity in mind enriches our lives and those around us as we carry out our lives. However from a Christian perspective, the largest perspective would really be eternity – heaven and hell, and how we have assisted people move toward the former (or not). So we could treat people very well, but if we don’t help them see Jesus and learn about eternal life, we will not have helped them in the long run. And eternity is a very long time. As they burn in hell, they may remember how kindly we have treated them, but wonder why we did not introduce them to the sovereign, living God of the Bible and His Son Jesus Christ, who alone saves men and women unto eternity.

By the way, Maurice Rawlings is a cardiologist who discovered that about half of his patients that he revived from death came back screaming for him to save them, as they were in hell. Very interesting, as it directly contradicts liberal seminaries, which often teach that hell does not exist.

“Those acts include love, caring, justice, giving, forgiving, fairness, kindness, selflessness, joy, and truth. That’s why every religion values those qualities.”

Response: Is this really true? The Bible is clear that there were other religions in place at the time of the Old and New Testaments, and they were condemned by prophets in the Old Testament and Christ and His apostles in the New Testament:

Moses directly confronted the spiritual leaders of Egypt, who espoused another religion. He could have said: “I know we have the same values, so I wish you well.” No, he rejected their religion and their gods, and each of the plagues brought upon the Egyptians demonstrated that their gods were impotent against the God of the children of Israel.
There are many other examples of the prophets of the sovereign, living God of the universe rejecting pagan gods in the Old Testament and their practices such as sacrificing their children by passing them through the fire. (Similar to abortion today – over 50 million unborn babies to the gods of convenience, lifestyle, and reputation.) The Judeo-Christian respect for human life as created in the image of God and of a higher order than animals is unique.
The New Testament is also full of examples of Christ and His disciples rejecting other religions. Christ clearly taught that the (Talmudic) Judaism taught be the Pharisees and Sadducees was insufficient to go to heaven. He told Nicodemus, a Pharisee, that he must be born again to go to heaven.
When Paul spoke to the Greek philosophers in Athens, he noted that they had statues to many gods, then expounded on their “unknown god”, making the case that their unknown god was really the God of the Bible. These were professional, hardened, skeptical philosophers, and yet he found a way to reach them. But he did not reach them on the basis of shared values.
Finally, Jesus stated: “I am the way, the truth, and the light; no one goes to the Father but through Me.” John 14:6 This claim to exclusivity is either true or false; there is no middle ground. He was either who he said he was – the Son of the sovereign, living God, or a false teacher and charlatan.

“Each of us finds ways to weave and wind through the time we spend here. Many turn to religion in an effort to connect with the signal. I’ve chosen Christianity. I’ve also had friends of the Jewish faith. Others over the years have become followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, all seeking the higher frequency.”

Response: You imply that different religions are merely different ways to reach the same goal (“the higher frequency”), sort of like a bicycle, motorcycle, car, or truck are all equally valid ways to travel to Memphis.

As the Bible describes multiple gods in both the Old Testament and New Testament, it follows that everyone who worshipped a “god” back then was not necessarily worshipping the God of the Bible. A closer look at religions today reveals that not only is the nature of their gods quite different from the God of the Bible, but their eternal destinations are also quite different. They don’t all go to heaven, but to other places. Here are just three examples:

Mormons believe that Jesus and Lucifer were brothers, and Jesus was more successful at persuading the council of gods that he should go to earth and represent them than Lucifer. So god the father came to earth, had physical sex with Mary, and Jesus was born. Furthermore, if you are good Mormon, you and your wife(s) get your own planet when you die, where you procreate new spirit babies that are then born on earth, just one aspect of reaching godhood.
Hinduism is also polytheistic, and if you are a good Hindu, after some reincarnations, you escape the wheel of samsara (reincarnation), and become one with the Atman – the All. Similar to a drop of water falling into the ocean, the person then loses all personal identity.

Furthermore, the positive traits that you mentioned: “love, caring, justice, giving, forgiving, fairness, kindness, selflessness, joy, and truth” are either absent or reinterpreted within the framework of Hinduism. For example, Hindus are known for not helping the poor in India because that would interfere with their karma. And their “truth” would include the perspective that Jesus was just one of many gods, and not even the main one.

Allah, the moon god, was one of the pagan deities worshipped by the people of Arabia prior to Mohammad arriving on the scene. When he promoted his monotheism to the polytheistic inhabitants of Mecca, they chased him out of town. He traveled to Medina, where he gathered his forces, came back and took over by deception and bloodshed. He was a pedophile, a murderer, and a marauder who institutionalized deception (called taqiyya) within Islam, a practice embraced by Muslim leaders today. Allah is not known for his love, and the only way you can be assured of going to paradise is if you die in jihad – religious war. If you are a good Moslem man, you go to Paradise, where you have your own harem of 72 beautiful virgins. (I don’t believe Muslim women end up with 72 handsome men). The hyper-sexed Islamic culture is evident in Saudi Arabia, home of Islam’s most holy sites, where women dare not venture out of their homes without male escorts, and then covered up with a burka, lest they tempt a man to take advantage of them. If a daughter or wife were to be raped, the father of the family would be duty-bound by Islam to kill her, thus restoring honor to the family.

These elements are fundamental to Islam, and not merely some radical sect of Islam. The “love, caring, justice, giving, forgiving, fairness, kindness, selflessness, joy, and truth” is largely absent within orthodox Islam. (I used to live with Moslems while in grad school in Missouri).

NOTE: Just one of the ways that Islam is profoundly different from Christianity is how it treats women as second class citizens, even as property. Ann Barnhardt is a brilliant, totally outspoken, former financial broker and devout Catholic who provides key insights into Islamic sexuality. You can see her analysis here (part 1 of 4 parts) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2MelBr5VVE. Her videos provide great insight into the works of satan to destroy and pervert God’s ultimate creation – men and women, created in the image of God.

“Others over the years have become followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, all seeking the higher frequency.”

Response: You mentioned “the higher frequency”. By this do you mean there is some all-pervasive power that believers in religion can tap into? Sooner or later most believers in power religion (tapping a higher power) discover that the source of their power is ultimately Satan, who comes as an angel of light, and employs his minions and multiple religions to move us toward the creation of a one world religion, one world economy, one world currency, and one world government. By the way, we can see the foundation for this system now being established – economically, politically, socially, and religiously.

This is in direct contrast to Christians who live a life in the (Holy) Spirit, who worship and serve the sovereign, living God of the universe and His Son Jesus Christ, Who has sacrificed His life that we may be truly free. Furthermore, in contrast to religion, which are largely man-made belief systems, Christianity offers a personal relationship with the Lord. Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd and My sheep hear My voice.”

Further evidence of the uniqueness of Christianity:

The Bible is not a single book, but a collection of 63 books written by 40 different authors with widely differing occupations from 3 different continents over 1,500 years. And yet it portrays a common theme and a common message, indicating that it was inspired by a common source – the Holy Spirit. The common theme is that of a sovereign, living God who is holy, just, and merciful – a God who created a universe of beauty and design, who created man in his own image with the capacity for choice, and a plan for salvation that satisfies His nature and requirements for holiness, justice, and mercy.
Simon Greenleaf was the nation’s most eminent legal scholar on the rules of evidence, and the U.S. Supreme Court often referred to his books on tough cases. A Jew, Greenleaf occasionally would speak disparagingly about Christianity. When his students challenged him by asking if he had ever examined the evidence for Christianity, he replied that he had not, but agreed to do so. After several months of examining the evidence for Christianity, Greenleaf converted to Christianity, convinced that the evidence was so compelling, he had no other choice. A legal scholar, he rejected the religion of his upbringing for the truth and freedom of Christianity.
In the book “The Math of Christ”, retired U.S. Army Colonel Stephen M. Bauer identifies 40 prophecies from the Old Testament that have been fulfilled, and the odds that they have happened by chance. He discovered that the chances that these happened by chance is one chance in 1×10 to the 136^th power. Some scientists believe that the earth is 10 billion years old. Translating this into seconds, this would amount to a mere 4.8 x 10 to the 17^th power seconds. Among all religious, only Christianity has such a record of fulfilled prophecies.
An intelligent design movement has emerged from within the evolutionist

community (including some prominent evolutionary scientists). These scientists have come to the conclusion that the complexity of the universe cannot be explained by Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, but reveals evidence of intelligence – of design by a conscious being. All of which is totally consistent with the Biblical account of creation.

Stepping back and looking at these issues from an overall perspective, what difference does it make? The Bible not only articulates a world view and theology that is exclusive, it provides a strong admonition against those who teach other views:

We cannot serve both God and mammon. We will either love one and hate the other, or hate one and love the other.

I apologize for the length of this note to you. I would welcome the opportunity to continue this conversation – by e-mail or in person.

Best regards,

Does God Reveal Himself Through All Religions

“God reveals Himself through all religions.”

Response:

* If God reveals Himself through all religions:

He would not have condemned the pagan religions in the Old Testament.
He would not have condemned the religion of the Pharisees and Sadducees (Talmudic Judaism) in the New Testament.
He would not have claimed exclusivity: “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” John 14:6

The sovereign, living God of the universe reveals Himself through nature, the created world, through His Word, and through His Holy Spirit today as it works in the hearts of Christians. He reveals that He is a God of love, of holiness, of justice, and of mercy. He invites us to a close walk with Him on earth and for eternity, but we must accept His invitation, and not be drawn away to other pursuits and other gods.

* Christ distinguished between believers and non-believers:

^“Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, ‘First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn.”’ Matthew 13:30
“He who is not with Me is against Me…” Matthew 12:30a
“Only those who enter the narrow gate shall be saved: And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He said to them, ^‘Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.

When once the Master of the house has risen up and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open for us,’ and He will answer and say to you, ‘I do not know you, where you are from,’then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets.’ But He will say, ‘I tell you I do not know you, where you are from. Depart from Me, all you workers of iniquity.’” Luke 13:22-28

* All religions have different requirements, and their adherents do not end up in the same place:

Christians believe we must accept Christ as Lord and Savior, then we go to heaven.
Muslims believe they go to Paradise, with each man having 73 virgins; the only guaranteed way to reach heaven is by dying in Jihad.
Mormon men believe if they are good Mormons (good works), they get their own planet, where they and their wife/wives procreate endlessly, creating spirit-babies that are then born on earth.
Buddhists believe they enter Nirvana, or nothingness, by becoming empty of self.
Hindus believe that if they are good, after a few reincarnations, they will escape reincarnation and become one with the Atman (the all), like a drop of water that falls in to the ocean.
Secular humanists (declared to be a religion by the U.S. Supreme Court) believe when you die, it is all over – you cease to exist, like a bug that gets squashed (no requirements, but no hope).
Because several of these directly contradict each other, these do not appear to be different manifestations of the same God, but descriptions of different gods.

* What is the evidence for Christianity above other religions?

In the book “The Math of Christ”, author Stephen M. Bauer calculates the likelihood that 40 Old Testament prophecies that were fulfilled by Christ would have happened by chance. The odds that they happened by chance were one chance in 1 x 10 to the 136^th power. To gain some perspective on that number, if you covered the whole earth – land and sea, with silver dollars, one of which was red, and asked a blind guy name George to go out and pick out the red one, the chances of George being successful are one chance in 1 x 10 to the 17^th power.

* What difference does it make?