More on Satan's Masterpiece: OSAS

We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first (Heb. 3:14).

By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain (1 Cor. 15:2).

But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation—if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant (Col. 1:22,23).

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved (Mt. 10:22).

Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked their faith. Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme (1 Tim. 1:19,20). You think a "shipwrecked" faith can get you into heaven?

Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away (Lk. 8:13).

They believe for a while, then fall away
They believe for a while, then fall away
They believe for a while, then fall away
They believe for a while, then fall away
They believe for a while, then fall away
They believe for a while, then fall away

Many are the wolves in sheeps clothing today who will tell you that falling away does'nt matter, that a "shipwrecked" faith does'nt matter. These wolves offer you a license to sin. These wolves make you a promise that goes way, way back to the very beginning. This one sound familiar?

Genesis 3:3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. 4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall surely not surely die

If you fall away from the faith, Ye shall surely not surely die
If you live a life of sin, Ye shall surely not surely die
you can be a fornicator, and Ye shall surely not surely die
you can be idolaters, and Ye shall surely not surely die
you can be adulterers, and Ye shall surely not surely die
you can be effeminate, and Ye shall surely not surely die
you can be abusers of yourselves with mankind, and Ye shall surely not surely die
you can be a thieves, and Ye shall surely not surely die
you can be covetous, and Ye shall surely not surely die
you can be drunkards, and Ye shall surely not surely die
you can be revilers, and Ye shall surely not surely die
you can be extortioners, and Ye shall surely not surely die
Just "make a decision" for christ, and 90% of the bible no longer applies to you!

^^^^That's what the wolves would have you believe^^^^^
But I suggest you read your bible before beliving wolves.

John 15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. 6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

How many more times do you think the word ABIDE could have been used up there^^^
Notice any CONDITIONAL STATEMENTS?

If a man abide
If ye abide in me
If ye keep my commandments

I wonder what the word IF means?

The lies stay the same, the only thing that changes is the packaging. Today's apostianity is a weapon delivery system for the enemy. The OSAS lie delivers kill, steal, and destroy all in one package. Kill off the love of the truth through teaching of lawlessness, steal hope from the hopeless as they enter apostianities churches only to find that so called christianity is more corrupt than the world they are trying to escape and destroy the souls of men by leading them into a sheep pen, but not through the door that is the true Son of God. Those who preach a false gospel are cursed, so what becomes of those who hope in a false gospel? There are many "gods" in todays world, many of them are even called "jesus" but only one is the true Son of God. There is only one Savior that saves. Pick the right one or suffer the consequences.

I'm sorry that my writing is not more sugarcoated, but there is a fire within that needs to come out, and it needs to come out WITH ZEAL. Jesus saved his harshest words for the religious people of his day. Why should his servants be any different?

Psalm 119:138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
140 Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.
141 I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.

Happy Friday
grace and peace

More on the Satanic Doctrine Called: Once Saved Always Saved (OSAS)

I'll try to make this as simple and straightforward as I can:

Once Saved Always Saved preachers teach that a man DOES NOT have to abide in the doctrine/teaching of Christ, all they have to do is "make a decision" for Christ. Once they are in, they can never be out, or so they say

The Bible however, teaches that only he who abides in the doctrine of Christ will be saved.

What does the word "abide" mean? Well, in the greek, the word is: meno men'-o: to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) -- abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), thine own.

See the words in there? be present? Remain? Continue? DOES THAT SOUND LIKE A ONE TIME DEAL TO YOU? "Make a decision" for Christ, then be saved forever? That's NOT what the bible says.

You want to be saved? Great, you must (abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand) in the doctrine of Christ. For those who don't speak english that means YOU CAN'T LEAVE, WALK AWAY, FOLLOW OTHER DOCTRINES ETC.

Here's the source scripture for this:

2 John 1
9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

Clearly it says if you do not abide, you do not have God, if you do abide, you have both the Father and the Son. How much clearer could He say it?

Without the Father and the Son, you have no salvation, period.

Let's not stop there though, I want to get to this part that says Once Saved Always Saved teachers/preachers are partakers in EVIL DEEDS. That's what it says. Those who do not teach this biblical doctrine of ABIDING IN CHRIST are partakers in an evil deed SO GRIEVOUS that this is how we are to treat them:

receive him not into your house,
neither bid him God speed
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

We are to SHUN these people. Don't take them into your house, don't wish them well or their evil will be counted against YOU as well. I DID'NT SAY IT, JESUS DID.

The Lord takes this matter very seriously. Why would Jesus tell us to have nothing to do with once saved always saved teachers? THEY PREACH A DIFFERENT GOSPEL. We just read the true gospel, and it says you MUST abide in the doctrine of Christ to have God. The gospel according to OSAS teachers says YOU DO NOT have to abide in the doctrine of Christ. You be the judge, who is right? Jesus or OSAS teachers? Either you have to abide in the doctrine of Christ or you don't.

On the subject of OSAS teachers preaching a different gospel, what does the bible say about that?

Galatians 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

Making more sense now? Why would the bible say we should not let OSAS preachers enter our house, or why we should not bid them godspeed, because they are ACCURSED. They preach a different gospel means they are accursed, I did'nt say that, JESUS DID.

This is obviously no trivial matter. How many souls will end up in hell due to OSAS teaching?
Those who teach this different gospel are cursed. Those who believe and accept the OSAS gospel, believe a different gospel. OSAS is one of the most popular doctrines within apostianity today, you still wondering why Jesus said only a few will make it into heaven?

Matt 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Standing before the judgement throne of Christ is the WRONG TIME to find out that you have depended on a false christ, or a false gospel to save you. Don't take my word for these things people, READ YOUR BIBLES FOR YOURSELVES. I am not your teacher, the Holy Spirit is, if you'll let Him teach you.

We live in a wicked world, in a time of unparalleled christian apostasy. Why did Jesus say:

Luke 18:8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
He already knows the answer to that. Why would Jesus ask a question like that when there are churches on every corner or every street in America today? They all think they are going to heaven, but Jesus wonders if he'll find faith on earth when he comes back. LOOK AROUND, MAKE MORE SENSE NOW? Total, complete apostasy. People want their ears tickled, not the truth. WAKE UP. The Lord has sent warning after warning after warning. He is a merciful God, but the time of his wrath is about to start, and thats not going to be a time of mercy. This is what's coming, it's right at the doorstep. I want NO PART in this, how about you:

Zephaniah 1 :14 The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.
15 That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness,
16 A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high towers.
17 And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the LORD: and their blood shall be poured out as dust, and their flesh as the dung.

The time to wake up is today. Time is very short. grace and peace

Broken Record

If you read things that seem repetitive on this blog, ask yourself this: If a football coach looked at his team and saw that they had a problem blocking, would the coach stop addressing the blocking problem because players were tired of hearing about it? NO

If a military unit had a problem with their shooting accuracy, would their commander stop training in that area because the soldiers were "bored" with shooting? NO

When we live in a WICKED world, with a lukewarm APOSTATE church that calls itself 'christian' but is really a lie, should a servant of the Most High God not address the problems? The so called leaders of the apostate prostitute (pastors) will pay a heavy price for the churches whoredom. The Word 'pastor' is mentioned ONE TIME in the entire bible, yet we see them EVERYWHERE, why is that? Lots of questions, no biblical answers for churchianity's behavior. Since the bible does'nt say much of anything about what a 'pastor' does (it says lots about ELDERS-PLURAL) not pastors, we would have to pray and think hard about why "pastor" is only mentioned once in the entire bible. Obviously they don't play a big part in the way the true church functions, otherwise they'd be mentioned in places like this:

Acts 13:1 And there were certain in Antioch, in the assembly there, prophets and teachers; both Barnabas, and Simeon who is called Niger, and Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen also -- Herod the tetrarch's foster-brother -- and Saul;-NO MENTION OF PASTORS

or here:

1 Cor 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and severally members thereof. 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, divers kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? 30 have all gifts of healings? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 31 But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you. NO MENTION OF PASTORS HERE EITHER...HMMMMM

You getting the picture yet?

The Greek work for pastor is “poimen”. The literal meaning of the word poimen is shepherd. English translations of the Bible only translate poimen as “pastor” only one time in the entire New Testament in Ephesians 4:11:

Ephesians 4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers (NAS)

The Greek word poimen is translates as “shepherd” 17 times in the New Testament; below are its various uses:
4 times it is used of literal shepherds caring for literal sheep;
8 times it refers to Jesus as the Great Shepherd of the church;
4 times it refers to leadership of true believers, as either true or false leaders;
1 time it is used of an office in the church.

Another Greek word derived directly from poimen is its verb form poimaino; poimaino is also used in the context of what a shepherd does when caring for the sheep. Poimaino literally means, “to act as a shepherd,” and is used 11 times in the New Testament. Poimaino is translated, “feed, “ 7 times and as, “rule,” 4 times in the King James Version. More accurate translations, (such as the New American Standard), translate the same word poimaino as “shepherd, tending, tends, and shepherding.” Poimaino is a verb, whereas poimen is a noun and therefore poimaino shows the function of a shepherd. Hence, this is why the King James translators mistranslate poimaino as, “to feed.” They make an assumption that feeding is the primary task of a shepherd, when in reality the shepherd leads the sheep to pasture, but has many more important duties. One of the foremost functions that a true shepherd fulfills includes guarding them and bringing them into the sheepfold.
http://www.bibleanswerstand.org/pastors.htm

Jesus said he HATES the deeds of the nicolaitans and todays pastors stand front and center under the hammer of that hatred. Without "clergy" there is no "laity" to form the CONQUERED LAITY which is what NICO-LAITAN means. CONQUER LAITY. Your 'pastor' is up, you are down, your 'pastor' is above, you are below, your 'pastor' is 'special', you are ...whatever. Are you starting to understand why JESUS HATES THIS SYSTEM? Satan came created that game and your pastors keep you playing along instead of exposing it for what it is: a system to kill, steal, and destroy the true flock of God, which is His Body, the true church. The Lord has not stopped speaking to his people, but are they listening? Are you listening? WAKE UP. Time is too short. The time for debating is over, it's time for each person to account for themselves. Nobody will be there to answer for you or me when we stand before Jesus. I will answer for me, you will answer for you, period. The time to do what you can do, to perfect your way, is today. Nobody guaranteed you tomorrow. Don't get scared, get motivated, right now, there are still things you can do to please the master, so get to doing those things you know make Jesus happy. We were created for HIS glory, believe that. Grace and peace

The Only One in Heaven

Not long ago I was speaking to some people about whats in the Bible, and one of the ladies said to me "the way you talk, you'll be the only one in heaven." So I said "I have'nt mentioned myself at all." When you confront people with what the bible says, ALL OF IT, not just the parts they want to pick and choose, they get uncomfortable. When you quote Matt 7:14 to people, they begin to squirm, then the personal attacks start.

Matt 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

I did'nt write that ^^^^ Jesus did, yet I've had a couple people say the same thing, accusing me as though I had written it. The high standards don't stop there in Matt 7:13-14, they are throughout the bible, why are people so uncomfortable with the idea of living sinless lives? They love their sin..... This does'nt mean we are perfect, but it does mean we STRIVE FOR PERFECTION. We want to be like our Father and Lord Jesus, RIGHT? Because we love Him? Yea

Here's more:
Matt 7:21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

You want to upset some so called christians? point out to them that only "so called christians" would both 1. Call Jesus Lord, and 2. Be told "I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." Atheists, satanists etc don't call Jesus Lord. Just reading Matt 7 to so called Christians can start the personal insults flying your way FAST.

Since we started, why stop there? Matt 25, the parable of the virgins, only half of them make it in, the rest are told Matt 25:11"Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not." That's one out of EVERY 2 DONT MAKE IT IN, and those are the good odds. Typically things looks much worse. Reading through the history of Israel, we see time after time, the Lord punishing the majority, and only a REMNANT remain.

Be ready to lose 'friends' when you are ready to speak the truth to people:

A REMNANT is the message of the entire Bible, a few make it in. Read your bibles, don't shoot the messenger because you don't like the message. We live in a world full of lies, wickedness and deceit, especially in the so called christian church. You wondering anymore why Jesus said he would vomit out the church of laodicea? He is sickened and nauseated by todays so called churchianity. Where's the love? Where's the truth? Where's righteousness? Where is faithfulness? Today's harlot of a church is the polar opposite of everything Jesus expects from His church, you still wondering why only a few make it into heaven?

In Noah's day there was a remnant of eight souls. In Sodom there was a remnant of four souls reduced to three. Of the 600,000 men of war who departed Egypt, only two made it to the Promised Land. Of the twelve spies only two were God's men. Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and other prophets speak frequently of the remnant of Israel related to their return from captivity and otherwise. In the beginning of Romans 11, Paul calls up the case of Elijah. Elijah thought he was the only man of God left in Israel. God corrected him, telling Elijah there were 7,000 followers of God in Israel. That is a lot more than one. Yet 7,000, even if Israel then numbered only 700,000, would only be one percent of the population. Paul says, "Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace" (11:5). And what is Paul's prayer and hope in the entire section? Paul's labor regarding his brethren in the flesh was that he "might save some of them" (11:14). "Some of them." Paul knew, just as Jesus taught, that "Narrow is the way which leads unto life, and few there be that find it" (Matt. 7:14).

It would be great if most people got in, but that's not how the bible reads to me. It does'nt give me any pleasure to say that only a few will make it, because I did'nt say that, Jesus did. We are ambassadors, representing another kingdom, one not of this world. But our kingdom IS coming, and soon. Thy kingdom come and thy will be done Lord, on earth just as it is in heaven AMEN. grace and peace

Time to Get Serious

I am once again impressed by the shortness of time. Realizing how little time is left before this world is turned upside down, it's time to ask important questions, like: what should I be doing in the few days that are left before all hell breaks loose on earth?

The faithless will tell you (like 99% of todays pastors) to "get involved" with the world to "make a difference." .....What absolute RUBBISH.

The faithful know how to move mountains, and it's not by "getting involved" with this world. We move mountains through PRAYER. We know that prayer is effective, and we know that prayer is hard work, which is why most don't pray. Those who believe what the bible says is true, are awestruck by our responsibility in prayer. You want to "make a difference?" Fine, pray for someone else's ETERNAL SOUL. That a worthy enough task for you? What price would you put on the soul of your son/daughter/wife/husband? What does the Word of God say about the souls of these people, YOUR FAMILY?

Let's see:

Acts 11:13 And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter; 14 Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved. 15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.

Acts 16:30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house

Job 22 :28 “You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you;And light will shine on your ways. 29 “When you are cast down, you will speak with confidence,And the humble person He will save. 30 “He will deliver one who is not innocent,And he will be delivered through the cleanness of your hands.”

The Lord will save your family, He will even save one who is not innocent THROUGH THE CLEANNESS OF YOUR HANDS. Talk about weight on your shoulders....Your life is not just about you, those around you, your family and maybe even your friends may or not be in heaven because of YOUR STANDING with Jesus. I've said it till I'm blue in the face and I'll say it again, there's no time left. Forget about yourself for a moment and think about the ones you love. What will happen to them? When hell comes to earth here soon, how will you feel if you make it out but those you love are left behind? There's no more important issue we could talk about. You need to be right with the Lord, figure out what that means and understand that your eternal destiny is NOT the only thing riding on your standing. There are others, whose destiny YOUR decisions will affect. WAKE UP!

Let's hammer this home with the Lord's own examples of how this works:

Luke 17: 26 And as it came to pass in the days of Noah, even so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. 27 They ate, they drank, they married, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. 28 Likewise even as it came to pass in the days of Lot; they ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; 29 but in the day that Lot went out from Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all: 30 after the same manner shall it be in the day that the Son of man is revealed. 31 In that day, he that shall be on the housetop, and his goods in the house, let him not go down to take them away: and let him that is in the field likewise not return back. 32 Remember Lot's wife. 33 Whosoever shall seek to gain his life shall lose it: but whosoever shall lose his life'shall preserve it. 34 I say unto you, In that night there shall be two men on one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. 35 There shall be two women grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. 36 There shall be two men in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. 37 And they answering say unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Where the body is , thither will the eagles also be gathered together.

How exactly did things come to pass in the days of Noah, and Lot? Did Noah and Lot's righteousness only save them? No, THEIR FAMILIES accompanied them out of the destruction zones BEFORE disaster struck. There's ALOT more riding on you than just you. For the sake of those you love WAKE UP and stay ready for the imminent appearance of our Lord. When? I DON'T KNOW...SOON. Grace and peace be with you always

For the record: prayer comes before any good works we may do for the Lord. What do you think pleases him more, time spent in intimacy with Him or you out in the world doing good works? They are both good, but one is better, and takes priority over the other. Here's your proof:

Left to do all the work herself whilst her sister, Mary, sat at her Lord’s feet, Martha complained bitterly, “Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “You are worried and upset by many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:38-42 NIV)

BINGO

You are Saved IFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

You need to get your hands on a LITERAL translation of the bible and a greek/hebrew lexicon so you can figure out what the bible says FOR YOURSELF. Are you going to trust wolves to teach you what the bible does or does not say? Are you willing to bet your salvation on another man's opinion of what the bible says? Seems a bit foolish to me. The internet if full of research tools for you if you are serious about knowing the truth. What does the bible literally say about being saved?

1 Corinthians 15 :1 And I make known to you, brethren, the good news that I proclaimed to you, which also ye did receive, in which also ye have stood, 2 through which also ye are being saved, in what words I proclaimed good news to you, if ye hold fast, except ye did believe in vain,

You are BEING SAVED..........IF YE HOLD FAST. Plain as day, it's an ongoing process. IF is a conditional word. Being saved is an ongoing process.

if ye hold fast, except ye did believe in vain-what does that mean? IF YOU DON'T HOLD FAST, THEN YOU HAVE BELIEVED IN VAIN.

Compare that to what the wolves are teaching today that all you have to do is believe. Belief IS a part of it, but even Satan believes, does that mean Satan gets saved? Hardly. Read your bible, what does it say about faithfulness? What does it say about obedience? What does it say about HOLDING FAST, REMAINING "IN CHRIST?"

How many people will end up in hell as a result of "once saved, always saved" teaching? How many people will gradually slip back into sin as a result of thinking to themselves "well, I can't lose my salvation so I can afford this sin today, I'll repent tomorrow" kind of thinking? Sin is not the norm for true believers. We are supposed to be perfecting our way before the Creator. Sin should be a thing we avoid at all costs, something that over time there is less and less of in your life. Jesus is coming back for a spotless bride. Do not be deceived, you reap what you sow.

There is ongoing forgiveness for sin while you are "in Christ," however what happens the moment you are no longer "in Christ?" At what point is a person no longer in the vine that gives life? I don't know the answer for that in your case, it's between each of us and Jesus. Don't push the issue with your Creator, you DON'T want to find out when it's too late that you've taken too many liberties with your freedom in Christ. Some things to think about:

Rom 14:22 Thou hast faith! to thyself have it before God; happy is he who is not judging himself in what he doth approve

John 15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. 6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

Kings and Priests

What kind of reward does the Lord have for those who are found faithful and obedient at his coming?

Rev 5:7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. 8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. 9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; 10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

It appears that priesthood and kingship are part of the rewards. For those who would say that those positions only apply to the "24 elders" , check your math. If there was only 1 representative from each of these groups: "every kindred, and tongue, and people and nation" we'd be well into the THOUSANDS.

In this wicked world of ours, those who take the title of priest and king, take those titles for themselves, and they are considered positions of honor and nobility. How much more honor will there be for those who are appointed as kings and priests by the KING OF KINGS? There is a spectacular day coming for those of us who believe in the true Son of God, for those who are weak, but have held onto his word, who have not denied his name. When Jesus comes, will he find faith on earth? That's the question. Be found as a faithful servant when Jesus comes. "making a decision" for christ isn't enough. The path to heaven is just that: A PATH, not a stationary point somewhere. The path goes THROUGH JESUS, he is the "narrow gate" You must stay on the path, you must remain IN CHRIST, this requires ONGOING faith and obedience. Only you and Jesus know where the line in the sand is for your faith and obedience, that's why its retarded for anyone outside of YOU AND JESUS to make the call on whether or not you'll get into heaven. I can assure you of this though, anyone outside of you and Jesus who tries to tell you that you are "saved" today is a thief and a liar. Work our your salvation with fear and trembling. I did'nt say it, the Holy Spirit did:

Philippians 2 :12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

Col 2:6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: 7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ

There is a PATH that leads through a GATE to get into heaven, I did'nt say that, Jesus did:

Matt 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the (hodos hod-os': a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means -- journey) that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the (hodos hod-os': a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means -- journey, (high-)way) which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Stay on the right hodos hod-os': a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means -- journey, (high-)way

Time is short, keep the faith, grace and peace

Paradox

In order to gain everything you must first disown everything.

Mark 8:35
... because whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and for the gospel will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?

There's alot packed into that statement. It ties right into this:

James 4:4
... So whoever wants to be a friend of this world is an enemy of God. ... Therefore whoeverwishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God

If we want to be friends with the Creator, disown the world. Why? So we can gain everything. We worship the Creator for good reason. We gain everything, but we don't go about it the way the world does.

Colossians 1 :15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. 19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

When we are "in Christ" we gain all things. Those who chase after the world and what it has to offer are basically faithless. They don't really believe that they gain all things by seeking Jesus first, so they chase the world and what it has to offer instead. There's a reason why the Word says being friends with the world makes a person an enemy of God, because faith is everything, faithlessness has a price.

These are important things, especially as this world approaches the tribulation hour. Time is short. Over the last year or two when I asked the Lord how much time was left, He asked me a question as a response: how many 'normal days' do I think are left? Answer: NOT MANY. In fact, there's almost nothing normal about the world we live in today. Everything is in the process of decay and upheaval. Things are turning upside down. What is good is called evil, and what is evil is called good. The world is ready for its leader to show up, the prince of the power of the air. Keep the faith, ask Jesus for the cross that you may die to the world, but live unto Him. Our King waits to receive us with his reward in his hand for those who are found faithful and obedient at his coming. Do not be deceived, a 'decision' made 10 years ago isn't enough to get you into heaven today. No faith, no obedience= no heaven. It takes faith and obedience to "remain in him." Look "remain in me" up in your bibles. Remaining "in Christ" is the key to our salvation. Time is short, keep the faith. Grace and peace

Bashing Churchianity

Why do I hammer the lies and apostasy of pastors and churchianity?

Light exposes darkness, that's what it does. The prophets were not sent to the Israelites to tickle their ears. The prophets were sent to warn and rebuke. Those the Lord loves, he disciplines. A person who loves you will tell you what you need to hear, not necessarily what you want to hear.

George Orwell:

In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act

Grace and peace

Top Tier Apostianity

So recently Rick Warren, one of apostianities star children, hosted a "presidential forum" at "his" church in California. During his opening remarks he said (speaking about both obama and mccain) :

I HAVE TO TELL YOU UP FRONT, BOTH THESE GUYS ARE MY FRIENDS.

Nice huh? How much more in bed with the world could these people be? What did Jesus say about friendship with the world?

James 4:4
Don't you know that friendship with the world means hostility with God? So whoever wants to be a friend of this world is an enemy of God.

Today's so called pastors look like the world, they organize like the world, they walk, and talk like the world, is it such a far stretch to say they ARE the world. Men like Warren have no part in the kingdom of our God, all they hope to gain is right here in this world. But our treasures are stored up in heaven. Could you ever in a million years imagine Jesus standing next to two roman politicians and calling them 'friends?' The friends of Jesus are those who do the will of the Father. The politicians of this world are all corrupt, how could they possibly be friends with our God? And if they are not his friends, why should they be ours? Think about it...grace and peace

Apostianity

What does apostate churchianity think they are accomplishing when they "go to church" (instead of BEING the church) on their pagan SUNdays? Do they think because they throw the name of Jesus around and sling 'christian' buzzwords across the room that God is honored?

Guess what the Son of God says about their worship services? WORTHLESS

Matthew 15:9
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

"servicing" people through "church buildings" (for a fee of course) like cars through a jiffy lube was NEVER the Lord's intent for his church, EVER. It's a sickening adulteration, created by the enemy to kill, steal, and destroy. Come out of the apostate prostitute.

grace and peace

Nicolaitans

This brother did a good job explaining, enjoy:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Doctrine-of-the-Nicolaitanes&id=55078

Why So Few Will Be Saved

Luke 17:11And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. 15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? 18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. 19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

One out of 10, 10% returned to give glory to God, and his faith made him whole. It's the same story we see over and over again of a few, a remnant that do what pleases the Lord and are saved. For those who say "yea, but we are 'christians' so we are 'different'" the Lord has something to say to them as well:

Matt 7:21 'Not every one who is saying to me Lord, lord, shall come into the reign of the heavens; but he who is doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, lord, have we not in thy name prophesied? and in thy name cast out demons? and in thy name done many mighty things? 23 and then I will acknowledge to them, that -- I never knew you, depart from me ye who are working lawlessness.

notice this comes right after Matt 7:13-14 that says only a FEW will make it through the small gate.

I remind you of these things because of the shortness of time, not to depress you or condemn you. I am the judge of no man, Jesus is the judge. We are servants of the Lord do make judgements of behavior and attitudes however. What were the prophets sent for? Was'nt it to turn men back to their Creator? The reward the prophets received for warning the people was death and chastisement, has anything really changed today?

Isa 30: 9 That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD:
10 Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
11 Get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us.

If ever those words were true, they are true of apostianity today.

The Narrow Gate

Matt 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Verse 14 says that only a few will find the gate leading to life. Why is that? Gosh I don't know, lets read verse 15...Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

You want to know why I am so disgusted with churchianity? Right there in verse 15, it's full of false prophets. They embrace with their whole hearts that which Jesus HATES, the practices of the nicolaitans. Verse 14 tells us only a few are going to make it, verse 15 tells us why (at least partially). Another reason only a few will make it into heaven: 2 Thess 2:10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

This weekend I saw some friends that I have'nt seen in years. We started talking and I find out that they are card carrying members of apostianity now, so I started down the road of questioning why they do what they do, asking them what certain parts of the bible mean in relation to their religious practices, asking them what Jesus meant by nicolaitans in Rev 2-3. As you might imagine, they got hot under the collar, and quickly. They hold their pastor up in such esteem, you'd think he sits at the right hand of the father instead of Jesus. I'd call their feelings for their pastor so strong that they are ...............idolatrous. Yep. I find that quite frequently, in people who love the nicolaitan system. That in fact, is the stake in the heart of it, and why Jesus says he hates it, the SYSTEM causes idolatry. Speaking the truth, even in love is not going to make you friends, it might lose you quite a few though. Who cares, I don't. We serve the true Jesus, not men, come what may. grace and peace

The Best That Apostianity Can Offer?

Mega-preacher's wife sued over loss of faith
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/08/07/osteen.wife.trial.ap/index.html

The wife of the biggest nicolaitan preacher in America has anger issues? Think long and hard about this one. Supposedly, are'nt these preachers right up there with the angelic choirs at the feet of Jesus? You'd think so by the attendance at the apostate temple there in Houston. Victoria and Joel are the poster children for the apostate church. By their fruits you shall know them, RIGHT? God forbid you mention that to a member of "their" church. Think about this, what would Jesus do? Do you think Jesus or any of the apostles would have been fined by the FAA for interference with a flight crew? Are we not ambassadors of Christ Jesus and his kingdom? Why not let your clothes get sticky? The way the Osteens rape the flock, its not like they could'nt buy new clothes when they landed. If they are going to be good wolves, at least TRY to act like a sheep. They don't even bother. Victoria Osteen is the CO-PASTOR of that church. News like this and the many other things published over and over and over again in the news are all you need to see, all you need to know. Time is short, the wolves are'nt even bothering with their costumes anymore. grace and peace

Fear Not

Fear not is something that's said over and over again in the bible, think the Lord means it when he says "FEAR NOT?" I do. Take the days we live in for example, there's alot to fear out there huh? Guess what, fear not. What most of the world sees fearfully, I see as the Lord's mercy. If indeed we are witnessing the last days before the rapture and tribulation, then the tough times we are going through today could save many people from HELL ON EARTH, and hell below later. If its true that some people will not have to suffer the horrors of the tribulation and all of the ominous things that are in the world RIGHT NOW staring everyone in the face, would'nt you want to be part of the escape? Jesus calls it an escape, I did'nt call it HE DID. Luke 21:36 says there's an ESCAPE coming for some people. I want to be a part of that don't you? I can tell you that I want out of here in a big way, I have forsaken this world, I hate it, this is not our home, nor our kingdom, why should we want anything to do with it. We should hate the world, anyone who is friends with the world is an enemy of God. We are to love people, ALL of them. Hate evil behavior but love people. Jesus died for the world, we are to die to the world. We are dead to the world but alive to Christ. Lift your heads up and look, your redemption draws near. Remain in him. grace and peace

Great Job Churchianity!

Well, I found another barometer of how "successful" apostianity is doing in the world today "winning people" for Jesus. Here ya go:

While Christianity has typically generated an uneven reputation, the research shows that many of the most common critiques are becoming more concentrated. The study explored twenty specific images related to Christianity, including ten favorable and ten unfavorable perceptions. Among young non-Christians, nine out of the top 12 perceptions were negative. Common negative perceptions include that present-day Christianity is judgmental (87%), hypocritical (85%), old-fashioned (78%), and too involved in politics (75%) - representing large proportions of young outsiders who attach these negative labels to Christians. The most common favorable perceptions were that Christianity teaches the same basic ideas as other religions (82%), has good values and principles (76%), is friendly (71%), and is a faith they respect (55%).
Even among young Christians, many of the negative images generated significant traction. Half of young churchgoers said they perceive Christianity to be judgmental, hypocritical, and too political. One-third said it was old-fashioned and out of touch with reality.
Interestingly, the study discovered a new image that has steadily grown in prominence over the last decade. Today, the most common perception is that present-day Christianity is "anti-homosexual." Overall, 91% of young non-Christians and 80% of young churchgoers say this phrase describes Christianity. As the research probed this perception, non-Christians and Christians explained that beyond their recognition that Christians oppose homosexuality, they believe that Christians show excessive contempt and unloving attitudes towards gays and lesbians. One of the most frequent criticisms of young Christians was that they believe the church has made homosexuality a "bigger sin" than anything else. Moreover, they claim that the church has not helped them apply the biblical teaching on homosexuality to their friendships with gays and lesbians.
The ‘UnChristian’ Label
When young people were asked to identify their impressions of Christianity, one of the common themes was "Christianity is changed from what it used to be" and "Christianity in today’s society no longer looks like Jesus." These comments were the most frequent unprompted images that young people called to mind, mentioned by one-quarter of both young non-Christians (23%) and born again Christians (22%).
Kinnaman explained, "That’s where the term 'unChristian' came from. Young people are very candid. In our interviews, we kept encountering young people - both those inside the church and outside of it - who said that something was broken in the present-day expression of Christianity. Their perceptions about Christianity were not always accurate, but what surprised me was not only the severity of their frustration with Christians, but also how frequently young born again Christians expressed some of the very same comments as young non-Christians."

http://www.barna.org/FlexPage.aspx?Page=BarnaUpdate&BarnaUpdateID=280

As christians, I thought the idea was to love the sinner, but hate the sin? We should hate the homosexuality but love the sinner, does'nt look like that's quite coming across from apostianity huh? Is this the way apostianity attempts to bring glory to the Creator? Everthing about todays so called christianity is SICKENING, absolutely nauseating. Where's the love? The world sure does'nt see it, neither do I. If there's no love, what does that say about the sickening fraud known as christianity today? Hmm, something from the bible comes to mind:

John 13:34-3534 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

The world and the few true believers in Jesus see through the apostianity fraud from a mile away. The only people who don't seem to "get it" are those who are up over their eyeballs in the apostacy, thinking they are doing God some kind of service. That brings to mind another scripture:

John 16:2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time ...
"They will make you outcasts from the synagogue, but an hour is coming for everyone who kills you to think that he is offering service to God.

We are there. They all encourage one another as if nothing was wrong. Time is short, a day of reckoning is coming for all those who have chosen to believe lies instead of receiving the love of the truth. The apostate flock has surrounded themselves with men who tell them what they want to hear, not the counsel of the Lord.

2 Timothy 4 : 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables

There are many different "christs" in the world today, and I can tell you that my Jesus is not theirs. The apostate church worships a number of different "jesus" figures, none of whom are the same as the one I see in the bible. Close is not good enough. There is ONE Jesus who saves, the true son of God, any other jesus will land you in an unpleasant place. The time for "playing christianity" is OVER. Get and stay right with the true Jesus Christ today. You can find him in your bibles. Grace and peace

His Glory

Ephesians 3:21

Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Think about this one really hard. The glory belongs to the Lord, but where does his glory reside? IN THE CHURCH which by definition is the literal body of Christ. His glory should be IN US. How can his glory be in us? By us being "in Christ." Go to an online version of the bible and lookup the term "in Christ," see how many times that phrase pops up. Pack a lunch before you do it, it will take awhile.

Think that's an important phrase? Yea. A person is "saved" when they die "in Christ." Some will never taste death, as long as they REMAIN "in Christ." What's our purpose as the body of Christ? Is it to "get involved" in politics, social movements, and being eyeballs deep in the world? Hardly. Our purpose is to glorify the Father THROUGH Christ. This is something the apostate church has missed by miles. We were created FOR HIS GLORY. There is no higher purpose for us other than to bring him that glory that He deserves. Being "in Christ" is the starting point, we must remain in Christ in order to fulfill the purpose of bringing the father glory. How do we remain in him? Faith and obedience.

John 15:4 "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch
... Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can't bear fruit by itself, unless itremains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me

John 15:7 "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in
... If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will askwhatever you desire, and it will be done for you.

John 15:6 "If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown
... If a man doesn't remain in me, he is thrown out as a branch, and is withered; andthey gather them, throw them into the fire, and they are burned

John 6:56 "He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides
... he who is eating my flesh, and is drinking my blood,doth remain in me, and I in him

John 15:9 "Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also
... According as the Father did love me, I also loved you, remain in my love

Why would the Lord command us to "remain in him?" Because its possible not to remain in Him. Does it take a college degree to figure that out? You cannot bring the father glory if you are not "in Christ".... period. Read your bibles, figure out for yourselves what pleases the Creator, what brings him glory and DO IT. That's what you and I were created to do. Time is short, pray for all the brothers and sisters. grace and peace

The Strong Delusion

2 Thess 2:10 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

What do you think this "strong delusion" will be? I don't know for sure but I think I have a good guess. How strong of a delusion will it be when "aliens" and UFOs show up here on earth? Pretty strong in my opinion. Since men want to live by sight and sound, touch and feel, basically they trust in their flesh more than the Creator, they'll be sent a real eyefull here soon. UFO's are in the news everyday now, crop circles, you name it. I'm sure these demon in disguise "aliens" are going to tell all kinds of stories, like, they created mankind etc and people will fall for it. Why? They refuse to receive the love of the truth. It's coming and it's coming soon. The rapture and the appearance of these "aliens" might likely occur on the same day.

Another thought is that it will still take faith to believe what the Word says even after the rapture. There was a time when I thought that after the rapture, lots of people would finally believe that the word of God was true, but after thinking about it, it might take MORE faith after the rapture to believe the Word of God. Why? Because it will be the time of the "strong delusion" aliens and UFO's all over the place claiming that they did it all. Things won't be getting easier anytime soon here on earth. The time to turn to the Lord with our whole heart is now, today. There's no time left. It's time to disconnect, decouple from this world. While we are here we should continue to do whatever it is each of us is doing in the service of the King of Kings, however realize that we are strangers here, this is NOT our kingdom or our home. We are waiting on our trip home, it'll be here before you know it. Grace and peace