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Gullible Believers Seek the Supernatural to Their Own Hurt
There is a tremendous surge in the world of the supernatural among "Christians." This should come as no surprise, since we have been fairly warned through the scriptures that in the final hours of these last days, the greatest enemy of the "believer" will be deception. Satan, the "Prince of the Power of the Air," is working diligently round-the-clock to dupe believers into his arena of paranormal mystery - and he is attracting unprecedented numbers. These seekers of heavenly experiences bypass Truth just to get a taste of what they call "heaven on earth." Beware! Lucifer is on the prowl, "seeking whom he may devour." Steer clear of "ministers" who continue to pry open the mysterious as they claim to "bring heaven to earth." We believe that the prophetic gift is vital to the church today and that God is supernatural, and wants to move in our lives as only He can do, but we do NOT bear witness with the vast majority of what we observe among the supernatural-seekers in the "Christian" community. For those who do not love the Truth, "God will send a strong delusion, that they should believe a lie" (II Thessalonians 2:10-12).
Remember, it does not say that they will not speak truths, but they will not embrace the Truth. There are many truths that are being talked about and preached about among those who are deceived, but they do not embrace the Truth - that is the Person of Jesus Christ as their Lord just as He really is. There is a great difference. This is why gullible believers are so easily swayed - the false teachers speak a lot of truths that make them appear to embrace Truth, but they do not. They are seeking the wrong things and pressing into areas that, for the most part, belong to God. They are not satisfied with a transformed life, overcoming through faith in love while on a pilgrim journey in the world. They exaggerate what the scriptures say to justify their position of seeking other realms. It all sounds good to the heavenly seeker, but we encourage you to stay away from any movement that presses into the heavenly realm for paranormal experiences.
We also believe there is an overabundance of speaking of the demonic influences. We do have a great enemy, and his demonic troops are working overtime in seductive ways, but for us to focus on his strength and influence is not healthy. We are children of God and adopted into the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are cleansed in the blood of Jesus Christ by faith, and accompanied by the Spirit of the Lord. We have all authority in heaven and earth; and when we walk in the light of the will and way of God through Jesus Christ and by His Spirit, we are under His divine protection, and NO weapon formed against us shall ultimately prosper. An overabundance of spiritual-battle awareness leaves believers in fear and anxiety about their every move. It opens up the mind to focus on things beyond our full understanding. It is not healthy spiritually. We encourage you to avoid too much talk of it, but rather to "think on good things," and walk in the Spirit of the Lord, abiding in the Vine, Jesus Christ and His Word.
The apostle Paul writes, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" (Phil. 2:8). Also, "Put on the whole armor of God," and you will be able to "quench all the fiery darts of the devil" (Ephesians 6)
Remember, it does not say that they will not speak truths, but they will not embrace the Truth. There are many truths that are being talked about and preached about among those who are deceived, but they do not embrace the Truth - that is the Person of Jesus Christ as their Lord just as He really is. There is a great difference. This is why gullible believers are so easily swayed - the false teachers speak a lot of truths that make them appear to embrace Truth, but they do not. They are seeking the wrong things and pressing into areas that, for the most part, belong to God. They are not satisfied with a transformed life, overcoming through faith in love while on a pilgrim journey in the world. They exaggerate what the scriptures say to justify their position of seeking other realms. It all sounds good to the heavenly seeker, but we encourage you to stay away from any movement that presses into the heavenly realm for paranormal experiences.
We also believe there is an overabundance of speaking of the demonic influences. We do have a great enemy, and his demonic troops are working overtime in seductive ways, but for us to focus on his strength and influence is not healthy. We are children of God and adopted into the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are cleansed in the blood of Jesus Christ by faith, and accompanied by the Spirit of the Lord. We have all authority in heaven and earth; and when we walk in the light of the will and way of God through Jesus Christ and by His Spirit, we are under His divine protection, and NO weapon formed against us shall ultimately prosper. An overabundance of spiritual-battle awareness leaves believers in fear and anxiety about their every move. It opens up the mind to focus on things beyond our full understanding. It is not healthy spiritually. We encourage you to avoid too much talk of it, but rather to "think on good things," and walk in the Spirit of the Lord, abiding in the Vine, Jesus Christ and His Word.
The apostle Paul writes, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" (Phil. 2:8). Also, "Put on the whole armor of God," and you will be able to "quench all the fiery darts of the devil" (Ephesians 6)
His Work Must be by His Spirit Still
"For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father. Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit." Ephesians 2:18-22 NKJV
Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it... Psalm 127:1a
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Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it... Psalm 127:1a
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Do You Know the Language of the Spirit?
A close friend and ministry associate pointed out to me recently that teaching the way of the Holy Spirit to many believers these days is like teaching in a foreign language. The vast majority of Christians do not have the foggiest idea what is being taught them when the Spirit is doing the teaching, though the words are plain and simple. It is because they do not know the language of the Holy Spirit of Truth. We have long been programed to the language of the flesh, asking the Spirit to agree with us. To really converse with Him now, we must learn another language - His language.
To learn another language, one must start out by studying a few basic fundamentals of how the language works before he or she can comprehend phrases or whole sentences - let alone join in a comprehensive conversation. In the same way, the Spirit of the Lord speaks in a language all His own. He is Spirit. He thinks Spirit. He speaks Spirit. He compares Spirit. He judges Spirit. He perceives Spirit. He is in a realm that the natural mind cannot begin to comprehend. Thus the overwhelming majority of those who profess to be Christian cannot understand Him because they are not of His Spirit. Even many among us who are truly born again have never exercised their thoughts and lives by the Spirit who lives in them. They have been exercised in Christianity as it is taught and understood by religiously Christian men and women of our age, but for the most part they have not been taught by the Spirit. Therefore, they do not know His language. They do not have what the apostle Paul called, "Spiritual understanding." This makes it very difficult for the Spiritual teacher. Please, give ear to "what the Spirit is saying" to you. Rev. 2-3
To learn another language, one must start out by studying a few basic fundamentals of how the language works before he or she can comprehend phrases or whole sentences - let alone join in a comprehensive conversation. In the same way, the Spirit of the Lord speaks in a language all His own. He is Spirit. He thinks Spirit. He speaks Spirit. He compares Spirit. He judges Spirit. He perceives Spirit. He is in a realm that the natural mind cannot begin to comprehend. Thus the overwhelming majority of those who profess to be Christian cannot understand Him because they are not of His Spirit. Even many among us who are truly born again have never exercised their thoughts and lives by the Spirit who lives in them. They have been exercised in Christianity as it is taught and understood by religiously Christian men and women of our age, but for the most part they have not been taught by the Spirit. Therefore, they do not know His language. They do not have what the apostle Paul called, "Spiritual understanding." This makes it very difficult for the Spiritual teacher. Please, give ear to "what the Spirit is saying" to you. Rev. 2-3
Changed into "the Express Image of His Person" Hebrews 1:1-3
“Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness…’” (Genesis 1:26).
God created humankind by His own design, in His likeness and image. If we had continued in perfect obedience to Him, His likeness would have remained complete. But through our disobedience, we took on an inward nature of our own design, instantly making us distinctively different from Him – separating us from Him. We became the slaves of Satan, the archenemy of God and the one we chose to obey. He was the one who led us astray by appealing to our weaknesses, knowing that God had put within us the ability to choose who would be our master.
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God created humankind by His own design, in His likeness and image. If we had continued in perfect obedience to Him, His likeness would have remained complete. But through our disobedience, we took on an inward nature of our own design, instantly making us distinctively different from Him – separating us from Him. We became the slaves of Satan, the archenemy of God and the one we chose to obey. He was the one who led us astray by appealing to our weaknesses, knowing that God had put within us the ability to choose who would be our master.
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Are You a Victim of Cultural Christianity?
The basic difference between Biblical Christianity and Cultural Christianity is that one is shaped by the Bible and the other by culture.
When those in culture have forgotten what the Bible says about Christianity, or when they have conveniently laid its truth aside, they risk the danger of embracing a Christianity that is not Christian at all. This reshaping of the gospel message reshapes the messenger also, for they are one and the same. Thus the Jesus Christ that modern culture embraces is likely to be an impostor produced out of its own imagination! It is obvious today that, at least in one way, many New Covenant “followers” are no different than were many Old Covenant “followers.” Some devoutly religious leaders of the Old Covenant either forgot or conveniently laid aside the truth found in the scriptures and missed their long-awaited Messiah, though He stood in their midst.
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When those in culture have forgotten what the Bible says about Christianity, or when they have conveniently laid its truth aside, they risk the danger of embracing a Christianity that is not Christian at all. This reshaping of the gospel message reshapes the messenger also, for they are one and the same. Thus the Jesus Christ that modern culture embraces is likely to be an impostor produced out of its own imagination! It is obvious today that, at least in one way, many New Covenant “followers” are no different than were many Old Covenant “followers.” Some devoutly religious leaders of the Old Covenant either forgot or conveniently laid aside the truth found in the scriptures and missed their long-awaited Messiah, though He stood in their midst.
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America's Impossible Mission
It is not possible that the United States can long continue free and prosperous on its present course - I think perhaps only for another year and a half or so. Those who expend great energy attempting to avert the death of the present system "are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men" (Matthew 16:23b). The eye of the Lord is on His name and on the people who bear it. This world shall pass away, but first He will be glorified here through His people. The death of the world system, even the United States system, is necessary in order for His people to bear His name as it really is. Our collapse is a necessary part of bringing about His glory in us. I have been teaching this under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit for many years, and I have suffered much ridicule for doing so. Unfortunately, as long as there is a single thread of hope of hanging on to what this present hour of freedom and prosperity offers, the vast majority of those who call Him Lord will respond just as Peter did before he was endowed with power from on high. In response to the Lord's announcement of His journey to the cross, Peter rebuked Him, saying, "Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!" (Matthew 16:22b). Peter did not understand. He was sincere in desiring to protect the Lord from death, but he was sincerely wrong. Jesus' death was necessary for His resurrection. Those who sincerely seek to "bring back America" to her original strength are sincerely wrong. It is one thing to pray for spiritual revival among God's people, regardless of the consequences necessary in order for that to happen; it is yet another thing to pray for political and economic restoration for the nation that has produced casual/cultural Christianity. There is a MUCH deeper level of Christianity that will never be known under a "restored" America. Please consider your prayers. Are they for true revival of His Spirit, or are they for protectionism of current, shallow Christianity?
The Law Written on Stones is Inferior to the Law Written On Hearts.
The New Covenant provides a way for us to live out God's laws entirely. However, it must be done the New Covenant way - by the Spirit. The laws of God must be understood by the Spirit and lived out by the Spirit as we walk in Him. Many believers strive to live up to the law as it is written; but that is not possible. There is only one way to fulfill the law, and that is to abide in the Vine, which is equivalent to walking in the Spirit. This is one of the "better promises" of the New Covenant - that we can now live out the laws of God, freeing us from condemnation! Remember - we have NOT been freed from obedience to the laws of God; but we ARE freed so that we can live them out by "a new and living way!" Hallelujah!
One outstanding accomplishment of the New Covenant was to enable people to live out the righteousness of God - something that could not have been done before. All who cannot accept the free gift of righteousness of Jesus Christ are still burdened with Old Covenant understanding, and are guilty of the whole law. It is impossible for anyone to obey the whole law of God through the arm of the flesh, and to disobey one law is to disobey them all. The point is not that we cease to continue striving in obedience to God, but it is that we cease continuing to strive after obedience through a set of rules and regulations. Those who still seek to please God by obeying the specific laws God gave through Moses are zealously working themselves to death - literally. "For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded brings life and peace." I never cease to be amazed at why believers are not able to accept the free gift of righteousness through faith and surrender to Jesus Christ, the Messiah! This is an age-old problem that the apostle Paul constantly dealt with in the Early Church.
"Come to Me all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light" (Matt. 11: 28-30).
"I have been crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live. But the life that I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me" (Galatians 2:20).
One outstanding accomplishment of the New Covenant was to enable people to live out the righteousness of God - something that could not have been done before. All who cannot accept the free gift of righteousness of Jesus Christ are still burdened with Old Covenant understanding, and are guilty of the whole law. It is impossible for anyone to obey the whole law of God through the arm of the flesh, and to disobey one law is to disobey them all. The point is not that we cease to continue striving in obedience to God, but it is that we cease continuing to strive after obedience through a set of rules and regulations. Those who still seek to please God by obeying the specific laws God gave through Moses are zealously working themselves to death - literally. "For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded brings life and peace." I never cease to be amazed at why believers are not able to accept the free gift of righteousness through faith and surrender to Jesus Christ, the Messiah! This is an age-old problem that the apostle Paul constantly dealt with in the Early Church.
"Come to Me all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light" (Matt. 11: 28-30).
"I have been crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live. But the life that I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me" (Galatians 2:20).
Prophecy Between Brazil and China Fulfilled
It has been eight or nine years since the Holy Spirit began to show me prophetically that the vast majority of South American countries would align themselves with China, eventually turning against the United States. He showed me this because I was speaking to many, many pastors throughout South America at that time. There were several other particulars that the Spirit of the Lord showed me about specific countries, and I shared them with many pastors as our team conducted area-wide seminars for their benefit. The Holy Spirit confirmed that primary prophecy to me through various channels during those several years working throughout Latin America, and I am glad that I boldly spoke as a prophet of the Lord without reservation.
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