The CHURCH OF SATAN
By David J. Stewart
Photo to Left: Anton LaVey, who founded the 'Church of Satan' on June 6, 1966 (666).
Someone recently wrote me and pointed out that there's nothing on my website about the CHURCH OF SATAN. 'Com on folks... do I really have to expose the "Church of Satan"? There's no mistaking who's the captain of their ship. I've never exposed the Church of Satan, because it's so obvious who their following, without question. However, as I pondered the Church of Satan, a couple intriguing thoughts came to mind, which I will now share with you.
The Church of Satan is the Least Threat to Christianity
The Church of Satan is HARDLY a threat to the cause of Christ. We all know where they stand, and they openly profess that they are NOT Christians. The greatest danger, and threat, to Christianity are the false religions that claim to be Christian, but are not. Catholicism is a much greater threat to Christianity than Satanism. Catholicism has over 1,000,000,000 followers worldwide, who have been lied to by the Vatican, and think they are worshipping God by bowing in idolatry to images and statues (Exodus 20:4,5; Mark 7:6-13). Jehovah's Witnesses claim to be Christians; but deny the Godhead, the deity of Jesus Christ, Hellfire, and nearly every fundamental doctrine of the Word of God. Seventh-Day Adventists claim to be Christians; but teach that Michael became Jesus, teach that Jesus' work of redemption is not completed (i.e., investigative judgment), and teach that a believer cannot be saved without persevering until the end in self-righteousness. Seventh-Day Adventists follow Ellen G. White, their prophetess, who openly denied the deity of Jesus Christ. Lutherans follow Martin Luther, who clearly taught Baptismal Regeneration and worshipped Mary. Lutherans today believe in the Immaculate Conception of Mary and the Bodily Assumption of Mary as well.
It is the above mentioned false religions, who deceitfully appear as being Christian, that we should be concerned about... "For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works" (2nd Corinthians 11:13-15). Satan doesn't need to do any work in the Church of Satan, they're already sold out to the Devil. However, Satan is working relentlessly to corrupt the New Testament Church. The greatest danger today is not the Church of Satan; but rather, the Modernists like Oprah Winfrey, James Van Praagh, and John Edward, who speak about Heaven and spiritual matters, but are teaching New Age damnable heresies. The greatest threat today are the false prophets like Benny Hinn, John MacArthur, Ray Comfort, Melissa Scott, Pat Robertson, Terry Meeuwsen, Gordon Robertson, James Robison, Tom Brown, et cetera. 2nd Peter 2:1-3 warns...
"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not."
Please read, Greedy Televangelists! James Robison and the BBB.
Harper Collins Publishes BOTH the New International Version and The Satanic Bible!
Anton LaVey authored The Satanic Bible in 1969. Harper Collins publishes The Satanic Bible. Did you know that Zondervan publishers (who publish the New international Version of the Bible) is owned by Harper Collins? Harper Collins also publishes The Joy of Gay Sex and The Satanic Bible. Tragically, many professed Christians know this, yet continue to use their corrupted NIV bible. Oh how apostate America has become when even it's professed Christians are using corrupted Bibles that blasphemy and dishonor the Lord Jesus Christ.
It is absolute blasphemy what the NIV translators did to Philippians 2:6...
King James Bible: "Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
New International Version: "Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,"
Verse 5 makes it clear that this Scripture is speaking about Jesus Christ, "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:" The NIV butchers have gone 180 degrees the opposite direction of the truth by saying that Jesus couldn't grasp equality with God. The Bible teaches that Jesus is not only equal with God, but Jesus is Almighty God. In fact, Jesus self-proclaimed Himself as Almighty God in Revelation 1:8, "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty."
Jesus said that a corrupt tree cannot bring forth good fruit. There is NO WAY that the Satanic bible can live in harmony with God's Word. There is NO WAY that God would preserve His word (as He promised in Psalm 12:6-8) through a company which also sells a book on how to have enjoyable gay sex. It's sickening in the name of decency. Yet, foolish immature believers promote and continue to use the perverted NIV.
If you are using a NIV, you need to toss it into your garbage pail and beg God to forgive you for using a Satan-inspired counterfeit bible. The New International Version of the Bible is infinitely more of a dangerous threat today than the Church of Satan. When a person joins the Church of Satan, they clearly know what they're getting into; BUT, so many people today think they have a Bible in the NIV, but they do NOT. The NIV is demonic, but wears a Christian cover.
The Church of Satan and Rock Music
As mentioned, Anton LaVey wrote The Satanic Bible in 1969. Not coincidentally, the Rock band, the Eagles, included a photo of Anton LaVey on their Hotel California album cover. In the song, Hotel California, lead singer Don Henley sings the statement... "we haven’t had that spirit here since nineteen sixty nine." It is believed by many that this statement is a reference to LaVey's Satanic Bible. Remember, LaVey's photo is on the album cover! Here's a portion of the lyrics to the rest of the song...
Mirrors on the ceiling,
The pink champagne on ice
And she said ’we are all just prisoners here, of our own device’
And in the master’s chambers,
They gathered for the feast
The stab it with their steely knives,
But they just can’t kill the beast
Those lyrics are about as creepy and Satanic as you can get. Few people today realize that Elton John's music is saturated with witchcraft language. Many of Elton John's top songs weren't written by himself; BUT, rather, by his long-time music partner and lyricist, Bernie Taupin. Not surprisingly, in 1991, Bernie Taupin self-published a book of poems called The Devil at High Noon. It is not surprising that the Devil's music is sang by those who admire and promote devout Satanists, such as Anton LaVey and Aleister Crowley.
One of the top songs of the 70's was "Hotel California" by the Eagles. Most people have no idea the song refers to the Church of Satan, which happens to be located in a converted HOTEL on CALIFORNIA street! On the inside of the album cover, looking down on the festivities, is Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan and author of the Satanic Bible! People say, the Eagles aren't serious, they're just selling records. That's what you think! The Eagles manager, Larry Salter, admitted in the Waco Tribune-Herald, (Feb. 28, 1982) that the Eagles were involved with the Church of Satan! Not surprisingly, one of the Eagle's songs is titled "Have A Good Day in Hell."
The song "Sympathy for the Devil" by the Rolling Stones, is the official anthem for the Church of Satan. In it, Lucifer speaks in the first person and asks sympathy for all who meet him. Lead singer, Mick Jagger claims that Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan and author of the Satanic Bible, help inspire their music! Their album titled, "Their Satanic Majesties Request", leaves no doubt to their allegiance!
SOURCE: http://www.av1611.org/rock.html
Rock Music is of the Devil. Furthermore, there is NO such thing as "Christian Rock!" ALL Rock Music is of the Devil.
I Have More Respect for Satanism, Than I Do For False Religion
Jesus warned us in Matthew 7:15 about wolves who would come to us in SHEEP'S CLOTHING... "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." The Church of Satan does not come to us in deceit, but as they are--SATANISTS! Jesus warned us about the liars, the imposters, the thieves, the false prophets, who would try to deceive us, coming to us as ministers of righteousness. Satanists do not try to deceive anyone, they are at least honest enough to admit who they are. Even the Rock-N-Roll musicians themselves are honest enough to admit what many Christians won't... Rock Music is the Devil's music!
David Bowie in Rolling Stone magazine (Feb. 12, 1976), stunned the music world, when he stated:
"Rock has always been THE DEVIL'S MUSIC . . . I believe rock and roll is dangerous . . . I feel we're only heralding SOMETHING EVEN DARKER THAN OURSELVES." (Rolling Stone, Feb. 12, 1976)
We've got a bunch of professed Christians running around today, saying that Rock-Music is acceptable to the Lord, while the Devil's crowd is telling us to our faces that Rock Music is the Devil's Music. Go figure!
Marilyn Manson and The Church of Satan
Marilyn Manson is a self-made freak, and a recruiter for the Church of Satan. In fact, Manson holds the title of "reverend," given to him by Anton LaVey (founder of the First Church of Satan and author of The Satanic Bible). Manson began worshipping LaVey from the time he was a teenager.
Photo to Right: Manson with his hero and mentor, Anton LaVey
Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, was a God-hater from the time he was a youth.
My mom used to tell me when I was a kid, ‘If you curse at nighttime, the devil’s going to come to you when you’re sleeping.’ I used to get excited because I really wanted it to happen . . . I wanted it. I wanted it more than anything . . .(Rolling Stone, January, 23, 1997 p.52)
He later changed his name to "Marilyn Manson" (to impersonate the adulterous, Marilyn Monroe, and glorifying the mass-murderer, Charles Manson, who brutally killed 7 people, claiming to have butchered countless others during the infamous Helter Skelter Murders). Marilyn Manson is a sicko!
Manson, an ordained "reverend" in the Church of Satan, mutilates himself on stage, rips-up the Holy Bible, and spews "blasphemies" against the Lord Jesus Christ. Manson’s T-Shirts declare, "KILL YOUR PARENTS" and "I LOVE SATAN." One of Manson's album is titled Anti-Christ Superstar. Manson claims Antichrist Superstar came via "supernatural-inspiration":
"I heard this album as finished, I heard it in dreams . . . It was like the revelations of John the Baptist or something." (huH, Oct. 1996, p.34)
Manson’s "hope" for Antichrist Superstar:
"I think every time people listen to this new album maybe God will be destroyed in their heads. . ." (huH, Oct. 1996, p.37)
Manson’s "blasphemy" is not just an act. Manson readily admits there's more to the show than meets the eye:
I don’t know if anyone has really understood what we’re trying to do. This isn’t just about shock value . . . that’s just there to lure the people in. Once we’ve got ‘em we can give ‘em our MESSAGE. (Hit Parader, Oct. 1996, p.28)
Manson is well known for his outspoken comments, and acts, against Christ and the Christian Church. His recent album Holywood has a picture of a rotting man on a cross, and Manson often refers to himself as "Anti-Christ superstar." One writer said:
"Christianity is at the top of Marilyn's laundry list. And Antichrist Superstar, he says, is not only a direct indictment of Christianity's "weak value system", but a direct attempt to demolish the old structure, to "Bring on the apocalypse." (Alternative Press: February, 1997, Marilyn Manson, Artist of the Year, p. 44).
Photo to Right: Marilyn Manson "preaching" at the First Church Of Satan.
Another observer at a Manson concert wrote:
"Manson read from the Satanic bible and held a Satanic altar call in Lubbock, Texas....Throughout the concert, Manson led the crowd in various acts against the Church, against family and parents, and against Christ. (From eye-witness accounts, AFA Journal, April 1997).
What influence does this have on the fans who attend Manson’s concerts? One observer wrote:
"...fans and performers hurled obscenities like snowflakes in a blizzard." (These included an f-word barrage and profane variations of the names of God.) Security officers confiscated several knives and box cutting tools as well as bottles of alcohol from fans." (News-Register, Wheeling, WV, 2/16/97).
America is Absolutely a Satanic Nation!
This following statement was taken from an article written on 02-18-03 by journalist Eric Gillin, in an interview with The Church of Satan:
"America is absolutely a Satanic nation, by our definition. Iraq is yet another spiritually oriented nation that is ruled by a despot -- business-as-usual considering the history of the governments on this world. We see the U.S. as being very unique in history, the world's first Satanic republic, and so it is important to many Satanists."
It is interesting that Satanists would declare America as an "absolutely Satanic nation." Is America a Satanic nation? What is even more disturbing is why they consider America a Satanic nation. Eric Gillin makes the following statement:
"What they [Satanists] essentially believe, is that life should be lived in the pursuit of pleasures, and we only get one chance to do it. Sounds like America to us."
So the Satanists equate freedom with Satanism. They define Satanism as freedom from God's Word (God's Laws). Satanists say, "Hey, in America we can legally do our own thing." They define Satanism as "the pursuit of pleasures." Satanists cherish the fact that they can be degenerates in America--whether it be murdering their children through abortion, or publishing pornography--whether it be producing beer to kill more people, or defrauding people out of their money through gambling casinos--or you can be a Sodomite with pride, even adopting children into homosexual marriages--you can strip naked, and get in bed on camera for all to see in Hollyweird--you can start a psychic TV scam like Miss Cleo, making hundreds of millions of dollars before the law stops you--you can sell body parts from aborted children to make money--you can even start a Satanic church, or burn the American flag--you can urinate in a bottle with Jesus on a cross inside it and call it art--and so forth. Yes, in America anything goes nowadays. Hey, In America, you can be a low-life if you want. It is tragic that so many Americans take for granted the God-given freedoms we enjoy. Instead of honoring God by obeying His Word, we violate God's Word by committing sin. We've even banned prayer and the Bible from public school classrooms since 1962/63. God did not give us our freedom so we could live in sin. But we are a rebellious nation, who not only commit sin, but name one of our biggest cities--SIN CITY!!!
As unbelievable as it may seem to God-fearing Christians, there are many people in this world who see no harm in committing fornication; but, as we read in the Scripture above, such wickedness WILL be punished by God!
Las Vegas is one of the most hideous and vile places on earth. The citizens and leaders of Las Vegas even mock God by calling their town "Sin City," which is found on their official Chamber of Commerce website at http://www.sincitychamberofcommerce.com. Their official slogan is "...where business is pleasure." The clear implication is sexual pleasure. The godless website goes on to say in the section, "Sin City For Gays"...
"Gay Las Vegas. The Sin City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to support the Gay and Lesbian Community. We believe everyone enjoys the freedom to live the lifestyle they choose."
In lieu of such wickedness, do you think God is going to bless America? The Las Vegas--Sin City Chamber of Commerce website, mocks God, even promoting legalized prostitution at the "Chicken Ranch" and the "Wild Kat Ranch" outside of Las Vegas. The Sin City Chamber of Commerce website is decorated with serpents, serpents seducing women, and a red apple with a bite taken out of it. Thus, mocking the Biblical account of Eve being seduced by Satan; and her sinning, by eating of the forbidden fruit. The website promotes several strip joints, escort services, and links to pornography. This is Las Vegas' OFFICIAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE! Woe unto Las Vegas! Woe unto America!
Conclusion
Far more spiritually lethal than the First Church of Satan is the New International Version, so-called "Christian" Rock-N-Roll Music, false religion, and those lying prophets today who pervert the Word of God to make a buck. We know where the Church of Satan stands, but people are woefully ignorant concerning the truth about false religion today. The Word of God plainly warns... "In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power" (2nd Thessalonians 1:8,9). I don't care how sincere, religious, loving, or generous you may be, you will be cast into the Lake of Fire to be tormented FOREVER if you fail to obey the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Revelation 20:11-15). The Devil is a master deceiver, and the world's biggest LIAR (John 8:44; 10:10). It's not the obvious which we need to be concerned about, but the not so obvious. The Church of Satan is obviously evil, but how many people today recognize the hideous evil of Roman Catholicism?
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Hail Mary! Hail Satan!
CATHOLICISM, MOTHER OF HARLOTS
"Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols" —Psalm 97:7
Eating At The Devil's Table
* Satanism in the Vatican
* Catholics Do Worship Mary
* Immaculate Deception
* The Beast is Coming
* Our Lady of Fatima
* The Rosary Exposed!
* Saint Judas Catholic Church
* No Salvation in Catholicism
* Vain Repetitions Refuted
* A List of Catholic Heresies
* Catholic Indoctrination
The Pope is the Vicar of Hell
Demonic idol worship
1st Timothy 4:1-3, “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.”
Why Catholics are Going to Hell
Pope Benedict XVI says No Biblical Faith Needed to Enter Heaven!
Thieves and Robbers!
“Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God...” (King James Bible, Exodus 20:4,5).
VATICAN VACCINE
(a 21 part video series by Pastor Luke Lefebvre)
Bowing to statues is IDOLATRY!
The photos on this page speak volumes. Catholics are idolaters. The Bible forbids BOWING to any statues or images. Jesus said that God must be worshipped in spirit and truth (John 4:24); not in idol worship and vain manmade traditions (Mark 7:6-13).
The Catholic Church is straight out of the pits of Hell!
“A demonic spirit's favorite activity is making a person feel religious without an understanding of the Word of God.” —Pastor Max D. Younce
Matthew 6:7 and 15:8-9, “But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. ... This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”
Romans 10:3-4, “For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.”
Religion wants to fit us with glasses; the Lord wants to open our eyes.
Pope John Paul II is pictured in the above photo, with THE IMAGE OF DIVINE MERCY in the background. The image is unmistakably a New World Order [NWO] Masonic pyramid. The pyramid is a universal symbol of allegiance to the NWO. The Catholic Church is a big fraud, that will lead over one billion people people to sinfully worship the Beast (i.e., the coming Antichrist).
Catholics Worship Statues in Vain
“Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.” —Matthew 22:29
Catholic Chaos!
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Catholicism's Confusing Salvation
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To Whom Do Catholic's Pray?
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Filthy Hands On the Body of Christ
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The Bible Verses Catholic Tradition
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Catholics Commit Idolatry by Praying to Dead Saints
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Priestly Porn
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Catholicism's Ever-Changing Doctrine
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No Harmony Between Biblical Christians and Catholics!
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The Catholic Church is the Road to Hell
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Catholic Purgatory is a Lie
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Catholics Worship (Venerate) the Dead
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Who is Like God?
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Where is Jesus?
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Transubstantiation
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Catholic Tradition
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The Apocrypha Exposed!
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Infallibly Infallible—Or What?
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Catholicism and the Bible
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Catholic Word Games
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Ecumenicalism Exposed!
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Catholicism's FALSE Worship!
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The Authority of the Catholic Church
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Catholics Forbid Eating Meat On Fridays
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Semper Eadem?
Matthew 23:9, “And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.”
Catholics sinfully idolize their priests, calling them “Father.” God is our only spiritual Father.
Russian Orthodox Cult
Mark 7:9, “Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.”
Protestant Apostasy
Below is Time Magazine's March 2005 Issue, featuring the Great Whore, now being worshipped by some Protestants.
"Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God..." (King James Bible, Exodus 20:4,5).
Woe unto the Catholic Church—a prisonhouse of religion! And woe unto Protestants who are following the Mothers of Harlots! The Bible clearly warns against even BOWING to a graven image. It may come as a surprise to you to learn that the Catholic Church has deceitfully removed the 2nd of the Ten Commandments, which forbids BOWING to statues. God is a jealous God and will not share His rightful glory and praise with another...
"I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." —Isaiah 42:8
Does the Pope need glasses? Isaiah 42:8 can only be interpreted one way—God will not share glory and praise due to Him only. It really makes God angry when anyone hails (praises) Mary. Mary was a dirty, rotten sinner, just like you and me. Romans 3:23, "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God."
Furthermore, I have news for you my friend, Mary did not remain a virgin. After Jesus was virgin born through a miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit of God, Mary and Joseph married and had many children (Matthew 12:46-47; 13:55-56). Mary and Joseph took Jesus to Jerusalem when He was 12 (Luke 2:42). Why would Joseph be present if he weren't Mary's husband? Mary did not remain a virgin!
As mentioned, Mary was a SINNER, just like you and me. Mary had to trust Jesus Christ to forgive her sins or else should couldn't have gone to Heaven. Read what Mary said about Jesus in Luke 1:47, "And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour." Mary is in Heaven today ONLY because she believed on Jesus Christ as her Savior to forgive her sins.
Oh, listen my friend, God wants you to be saved. The only way to Heaven is through Jesus. John 14:6 is very clear...
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
It is ONLY through the blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ that anyone can go to Heaven. Jesus paid the price for our sins with His own precious blood. Jesus has the nail-scared hands and feet, not El Papa over in Rome. The Pope is not the vicar of Heaven; but of Hell and the Devil himself for claiming so. I say of a truth, Catholicism is straight out of the pits of Hell. If you Hail Mary, then you are committing IDOLATRY. I say this kindly and with an honest heart.
If you're worshipping within the Catholic faith, then you might as well be over in India worshipping a potato!
God hates idolatry!
"Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made." —Isaiah 2:8
"The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day." —Isaiah 2:11
If you foolishly disobey the Bible by saying "Hail Mary," then you are committing idolatry. Mary is no more special than any other godly woman in the Bible. If you idolize Mary, then you are practicing false religion. If you Hail Mary, then you are worshipping and praising Satan indirectly.
The above photo is so disgusting! Notice how the Catholics portray Jesus Christ as an effeminate little wimp as compared to the almighty goddess mother. A picture says it all. Also notice the halo around Mary's head, signifying deity.
The Catholic religion is so wicked that millions claim Mary is Jesus' co-redeemer. Look at the blasphemous scars in Mary's hands in the photo below...
Roman Catholicism is the biggest false CULT in the world! There is NOTHING in the Bible about purgatory. There is NOTHING in the Bible about praying to dead saints. The Catholic Church is Satanic.
There is NOTHING in the Bible about praying to statues. There is NOTHING in the Bible about not eating certain meat on Fridays. There is NOTHING in the Bible about worshipping the dead. There is NOTHING in the Bible about digesting Jesus' flesh and blood.
The Catholic religion can't make up it's mind and keeps changing it's dogma (doctrine). They also ADD good works to faith alone in Christ Jesus. Catholicism is a false religion, based upon faith in good works and the Roman Cult, not the Lord Jesus Christ.
Roman Catholicism bases many of their beliefs upon TRADITIONS, which they esteem as also being inspired by God. This is a lie of the Devil, unsupported by the Scriptures. Read more on TRADITION. The Apocrypha is not part of the Word of God and was rejected by the King James translators, yet they included it in between the Old and New Testament because of its historical value.
Is the Catholic church's doctrine infallible? No!
Catholics have religion without righteousness, teachings without truth, churchianity without Christianity, and crucifixes without Christ.
I Believe Most Catholics are Sincere
I believe most Catholic people are sincere. They go to Mass and hear the pretty music and church bells. They hear the Scripture quoted and are taught to partake of Christ's death in order to be a part of His resurrection. They are taught about the blood of Jesus and the mystery of the Gospel, and so forth. It all seems so religious.
However, they are not taught to be born-again as Jesus commanded in John 3:3, "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." If you'll notice, every word the priest speaks at prayer time is recited from a piece of paper, and not from his heart as the Lord desires. Matthew 15:7,8, "Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me." Catholics do have religion, and grand it is; but they don't have the Spirit of God. Catholics have the spirit of ancient Babylon, the mystery Queen of Heaven—the Blessed Virgin; but they don't have the truth of the Gospel, which is without works of self-righteousness. Matthew 5:20, "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven."
We must take to heart the warning in Proverb 14:12, "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." We must not go about to establish our own righteousness as Romans 10:3,4 warns; but rather, rest upon Jesus' name and His righteousness, which is through faith alone in His blood sacrifice.
Catholicism is a lie of the Devil, a prison-house of religion. If I didn't sincerely care about people, then I wouldn't take the time to WARN others. The Catholic religion is all a bunch of Satanic lies based upon traditions and dishonest manipulation and perversion of the Word of God. See a list of Catholic heresies.
I plead with you, obey the Gospel by acknowledging your guilt of sin for breaking God's Laws, turn to the Lord Jesus Christ in faith, trusting solely upon His work of redemption to wash away your sins, and by all means, forsake the hideous Mother of Harlots.
The Great Whore of the Catholic Church will take you to Hell with them if you're foolish enough to follow them. Luke 11:44, "Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them." I tell you, the Catholic Church is like an open grave, a trap just as Jesus warned, waiting for its next victim to fall into it. Please don't do it. Salvation is NOT found in a religion, but in a Person—the Lord Jesus Christ!
You need Christianity friend, NOT churchianity. You need HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, not your own self-righteousness. Romans 10:3,4, "For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth." Oh, listen my friend, you don't need religion, you need Jesus. You don't need the sacraments, you need the Savior. You don't need the church, you need Christ. You need . . .
The Imputed Righteousness of Jesus Christ
* The Catholic Church is Cursed!
* List of Manmade Catholic Heresies
* No Difference Between the Pope and Warren Jeffs
* The Vatican CANNOT Forgive Sin!
* Accepting Different Religions
* It Pains Me
* Catholic Blasphemy!
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Homosexual priests (by Pastor Max D. Younce, Audio)
* Catholics Remove 2nd Commandment (and split the 10th)
* Sister Faustina's Image of Divine Mercy Exposed! (Catholicism and the New World Order)
* Vain Repetitions (Hear the living-dead chant the Rosary for yourself!)
* Vain Repetitions Refuted
* Catholic Idols
* Homosexual Priests
* Who Can Forgive Sin?
* Orthodox Catholic Idolatry
* Icon Worship is Satanic
* Satanism in Orthodox Catholicism
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Homosexuality and Pedophilia
* Hundreds of American Priests Have Died from AIDS
* AIDS Epidemic Amongst Catholic Priests
* Vatican to Officially Allow Gay Priests
* Priests and Boy Scouts
* A Picture Says It All
* Internet Idolatry
* Immaculate Conception Exposed
* Inside the Catholic Catechism
* Pope John Paul II - Burning in Hell
* The Catholic Church is a Big Hoax!
* Will the Catholics Ever Make Up Their Minds?
* Satan Hates the Little Children
* Fifty Years in the Church of Rome (by Charles Chiniquy, a former Catholic priest)
* Thirty Years in Hell (by Bernard Fresenborg, a former Catholic priest)
* Pope John Paul II Calls for a New World Order
* Pope Benedict XVI Calls for a New World Order
* Mary Worship is Crazy!
* The Pope, the Devil, and the Masonic Lodge
* Sacred Immaculate Heart of Satan!
* The Catholic Confession EXPOSED!
* No Salvation in the Catholic Religion!
* Catholics Admit Sinfully Worshipping Statues!
* Catholic Mary is Nothing!
* Vatican Told Bishops to Cover Up Sex Abuse! (Protect your children... leave the Catholic Religion!!!)
* The Hoax of Our Lady of Fatima (One of Catholicism's Biggest Scams)
* The Hoax of Our Lady of Medjugorje (another big scam!)
* The Lie of Roman Catholicism
* The Great Whore
* Miracle or Lunacy?
* Catholic Devil Worship
* A Woman Rides the Beast
* Praying to Mary
* Roman Catholicism Exposed!
* To Whom Do Catholics Pray?
* Queen of Heaven
* Rosary From Hell
* The Catholic Church is NOT Christian
* Why Catholics are Going to Hell
* The Satanic Eucharist and Mass
* Catholicism for Dummies
* The Assumption of Mary Refuted
* Peter's Tomb Recently Discovered in Jerusalem--NOT Rome!
* Billy Graham Exposed!
* Pope Commits Idolatry
* Why Catholicism is So Popular?
* Catholic Confirmation is of the Devil
* Nations Religious Leaders Praise Pope John Paul II (Apostasy)
* List of Catholic Heresies and Human Traditions (What new doctrine will they invent next?)
* Immaculate Deception
* Hail Mary! Full of Lies!
* Pope Worships Mary!
* Devilish Mary Worship
* Blinded Catholics!
* One Mediator!
* Ex Cathedra Lies
* Satanic Catholic Churches
* Proof that Catholics Worship Mary
* Catholicism: A Prisonhouse of Religion!
* BEWARE of the Catholic Church! (pedophile city!)
* The Catholic Religion EXPOSED!
* What does INRI mean?
* The Pope is the Vicar of Hell
* Please Come Out of the Catholic Religion
PERVERT ALERT!!! PERVERT ALERT!!!
The unbiblical Catholic doctrine of celibacy has caused major problems within the Catholic Church. The Roman Catholic church is a cesspool of homosexual perverts and pedophiles. Pedophilia and homosexuality are inseparable (as many as 50% of all Catholic priests are allegedly homosexual).
Sad to say, the Catholic Church is able to hide the grossest of sins (over 12,000 allegations of criminal sexual conduct since 1950). That is alarming!!! There's no difference between Mormonism's Warren Jeffs and the Catholic Pope, who both cover-up the crimes. Why are Catholics so trusting toward their priests, knowing that there's an epidemic of molesting within the Catholic Church? They are so blinded by religion that they don't even care about their own children. Religion is a dangerous thing. Unbeknownst to most, the Catholic Church was the biggest supporter of Hitler's war machine and the extermination of millions of Jews during WW2.
The Roman Catholic Teaching on Salvation and Justification
How to Go to Heaven from the Bible
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Infant Baptism (part 1) | MP3
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Infant Baptism (part 2) | MP3
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Homosexual Priests | MP3
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No Transubstantiation | MP3
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Priests Are To Be Married | MP3
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Father, Purgatory, Peter, and Mary | MP3
Acts 26:18, “To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.”
2nd Corinthians 6:17, "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord..."
"He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition." —Mark 7:6-9
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Bowing to Mary is a Sin!
“The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the QUEEN OF HEAVEN...that they may provoke me to anger” -Jeremiah 7:18
Notice the Halo around Mary (especially her head). The is an idolatrous practice of the Catholics which symbolizes deity (that she is equal with God). The Babylonians practiced the same idolatrous worship to the Queen of Heaven. Mary is NOT deity, she was a normal every-day woman. Yes friend, Satan is definitely working in the Vatican and in Catholic organizations all across the world. Though most Catholics will deny worshipping Mary, the evidence says something very different! They bow down and literally pray in the name of "Mother Mary" to a graven statue of Mary. This is sinful idolatry! They are lying through their teeth. God makes CLEAR in His Word that He will NOT share His glory with another (that includes Mary).
"I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." -Isaiah 42:8
How could anyone be so foolish to actually bow down in prayer to a statue of Mary, yet at the same time deny that they are worshipping her? Talk about crazy! God clearly command us in the first of the ten commandments NOT to make unto ourselves ANY graven images.
"Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:" -Exodus 20:4
Do the Catholics need glasses? It says right there in black and white in Exodus 20:4 that we are NOT to make unto ourselves ANY likeness of anything that is in heaven!!! Mary is in heaven. We are NOT to make any likeness of her according to Exodus 20:4. So what do you call a statue of mother Mary? It surely is a likeness of her, a graven image! Here's another shocker...
"Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them..." -Exodus 20:5
Above: Roman Catholics sinfully BOWING in idolatry to a statue of Mary.
Ok, so then why does every Catholic BOW DOWN before a statue of Mary in their worship places? I'll tell you why...because they are practicing FALSE religion totally void of the truth of God. You can argue whether or not you are worshipping Mary as your bowing down to her; but one thing is for certain, God has commanded us in Exodus 20:5 NOT TO BOW DOWN to her.
Even if your not worshipping Mary, you ARE SINNING if you bow down to her because the Bible strictly forbids it in Exodus 20:5!
As I write, millions of people all around the world are bowing down to Mary in violation of God's Word. Yes, Satanism is in the Vatican!
Hail Mary! Hail Satan!
Roman Catholicism: The Cult of Mary
Satanism in the Catholic religion!
Notice the upside down cross!
"Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." —Mark 7:7
"For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect." —Mark 13:22
Former Hitler Youth Elected Pope
The Roman Catholic Teaching on Salvation and Justification (refuted)
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Vain Repetitions (Hear the living-dead chant the Rosary for yourself!)
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The Vatican CANNOT Forgive Sin!
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Why is Catholicism So Popular?
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Blinded Catholics
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The Roman Catholic Teaching on Salvation and Justification (refuted)
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Hail Mary! Hail Satan!
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Hitler's Pope (Pope Benedict XVI)
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Why Roman Catholicism is So Popular
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Hail Mary, Co-redeemer?
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Pope John Paul II - Burning in Hell
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The Catholic Religion Exposed!
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One Mediator
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The Hoax of Our Lady of Fatima (One of Catholicism's Biggest Scams)
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Image of Divine Mercy EXPOSED!
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Infant Baptism Part One
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Part Two (Audio sermon, by Dr. Max D. Younce, Th.D)
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Dear Catholic Friend by Dr. John R. Rice
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Bowing to Mary is a Sin!
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Mary Worship
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Pope John Paul II - Burning In Hell
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Pope Commits Idolatry!
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Vatican Approves Witchcraft
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The Lie of Roman Catholicism
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The Catholic Church is a Big Hoax!
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Is the Pope the Vicar of Christ?
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Vatican Endorses Harry Potter's Witchcraft!
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The Pope, The Devil, and The Masonic Lodge
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The Rosary is Blasphemy! (In a typical rosary, a Catholic will utter 2,226 words of praise to Mary just from repeating the required 53 "hail Mary" prayers! Those 59 beads are of the devil.)
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List of Catholic Heresies and Human Traditions (What new doctrine will they invent next?)
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Thirty Years in Hell (a book exposing Catholicism, written by former priest, Bernard Fresenborg)
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Fifty Years in the Church of Rome (a book exposing Catholicism, written by former priest, Charles Chiniquy)
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Answers To My Catholic Friends by Thomas Heinze
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Catholicism: Christian or Pagan?
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There's so much Corruption in the World, why Criticize Religion?
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Pope Worships Mary (photo)
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Vatican II, Homosexuality and Pedophilia
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The Plain Truth About the Roman Catholic Church
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SMOKESCREENS by Jack T. Chick (an eye-opening book)
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The Heresy of Last Rights
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Does Jack Chick hate Catholics?
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Satanism in the Vatican
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Christ Verses the Pope
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The Antichrist Slideshow (You've probably never seen anything like it.)
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Former Priest
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Last Rites
* Immaculate Deception
* Hail Mary! Full of Lies!
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Catholic Confirmation is of the Devil
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Are Roman Catholics Christians?
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Why Catholics are Going to Hell
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Catholics Sinfully Worship Statues!
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Martin Luther's 95 Theses (Read them here)
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What About Vatican II? Ex Cathedra Lies
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The Immaculate Conception Deception
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Rome Equals Vatican
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Aren't All Churches Coming Together in Unity?
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The Demon of Celibacy
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Roman Catholicism Exposed (the ugly truth)
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Cult of Mary - Part 1 Part 2
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Pope Calls for New World Order
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Catholicism in a Nut Shell | Image Worship
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Catholic Concerns | Catholics and the Bible
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Canon Came Before Catholic Councils
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The Confession EXPOSED!
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Roman Catholicism Resource Page
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Last Rights Exposed (also called 'Extreme Unction')
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Pope Worships Mary (photo)
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Vatican Knows Best | Letter from a Catholic
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See what's hiding behind the ecumenical movement (online book)
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The Current Catechism (official Catholic teaching) Compared to the Bible ("Understanding Roman Catholicism," online book by Rick Jones, 37 great chapters)
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Catholic Idols | Catholics Do Worship Mary!
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A Picture says it All
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The Pope, The Devil, and The Masonic Lodge Secret Societies and Satanic Movements
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What about VATICAN 2?
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Documents of Vatican 2 (a sure cure for insomnia)
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Answers To My Catholic Friends (online book by Thomas F. Heinze)
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Vatican approves of Harry Potter's witchcraft Errors of Rome
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A Picture Says It All
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Facing Uncertain Death, Troops Line up for Baptism?
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Catholic VS. Bible
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The Roman Catholic Teaching on Salvation and Justification (refuted)
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Can a Christian Be a Catholic?
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Roman Catholic Salvation
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Sister Faustina EXPOSED!
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The Death Cookie | Murph
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No Salvation in the Catholic Religion!
* One Mediator!
* Satanic Catholic Churches
* Proof that Catholics Worship Mary
* Pope Worships Mary!
* The Catholic Confession EXPOSED!
* Why Catholicism is So Popular?
* Understanding Roman Catholicism (by Rick Jones)
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Purgatory
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Veneration
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Worship
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Ecumenism
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Tradition
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Apocrypha
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Infallible
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Bible
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Priestly Porn
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Word Games
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Confusing
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Ecumenicalism
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False Worship
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Authority
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Eating Meat
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Semper Eadem
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Pray
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Filthy
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Tradition
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Dogma
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Saints
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Works
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Jesus
THE MASS: THE HEART OF ROMAN CATHOLICISM
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John 6:51 -Eating Jesus' Flesh and Blood? | Transubstantiation | Jesus
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A picture of the Catholic Jesus. (when papists eat the bread and drink the wine they think they are eating Jesus' flesh/guts/toe-nails/eyeballs/etc. They believe they are drinking Jesus' blood. They "receive" their Jesus by EATING him!)
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Didn't Christianity consist of the Catholic Church for the first 1500 years?
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The Roman Mass is Blasphemy (Papists supposedly sacrifice King Jesus on their altars over and over again. The Bible clearly states that Calvary was a ONE TIME event obliterating their blasphemous, heretical, damnable mass. Response to a Jesuit.)
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"What About John Chapter 6?" (The Catholic favorite to "prove" the Eucharist)
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"What Does John 6 REALLY Mean?" | Indulgences | Satanic Eucharist and Mass
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John 6:51 - Jesus' Flesh and Blood | The MASS (by Dr. Kyle Paisley)
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Papists Say that Jesus is a Piece of Cooked Dough (They believe in "another Jesus" as Paul terms him)
THE CATHOLIC MARY
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Mary is Not a Mediator Between God and Men
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The Catholic Mary is a Devil! (This can be PROVEN from the Bible! Why? Because they pray to it.)
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The Origin of "MARY WORSHIP!" (DO NOT pray to Mary, it is sinful!)
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Roman Catholics and Mary (Audio sermon, by Dr. Max D. Younce, Th.D)
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The current catechism (official Catholic teaching) compared to the Bible.
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Blasphemy 102: Catholic Mary Worship Angers God
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THE GREAT WHORE
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"Catholics don't pray to Mary and we don't worship her (Catholics will lie to no end in defense of popery. Look at what the pope is doing in this picture...)
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Popes say that Mary saves souls!
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Rosary From Hell
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Pope Prays to Mary
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Romanists believe Mary saves and that Jesus is a Mama's Boy!
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Is Mary Jesus' Mother?
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The Assumption of Mary Refuted
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Catholic Mariology
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Babylon, of Revelation 17 & 18, is the Roman Catholic Church—Here's proof!
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Mary as Co-Redeemer with Jesus Christ?!!!?! (This is pure blasphemy, but Catholics are buying it!)
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Catholic Idols
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A Picture says it All
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Pope Says Mary Saves Many Souls
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Sleeping Virgin Heresy
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Popes say non-Catholics are not saved--damned to the lake of fire! (no wonder papists are scared to consider the truth that they are in a cult! They're brainwashed into thinking they'll go to the lake of fire for considering and believing the truth.)
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Mary Worship is Crazy!
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Why Is Mary Crying?
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Hail Mary! Full of Lies!
* Sacred Immaculate Heart of Satan!
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The Spirit of Roman Catholicism: What Lies Behind the Public Image (WELL written by a former nun, Mary Ann Collins. She condemns the Catholic religion, but in a loving manner). Download her free 96 page book HERE! Lots of insight! Also read her powerful article, "Mary Worship? A Study of Catholic Practice and Doctrine"
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Roman Catholic Religion Murdered MULTITUDES in the Inquisition (Bloody papacy)
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The Jesuit Oath Exposed (Killing, torture, spying) Should We Pray to the Saints?
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The Pattern of Papal Persecutions, "Then and Now:" "Peace, peace; when there is no peace" (Murderous papacy. The Great Whore hasn't changed.)
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Papal Pardon or Papal Seductiveness? The "Day of Pardon" was more trickery by Rome. Read the True Story of Alberto Rivera (former priest)
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Catholic Canon Law Says It's Okay to Kill Protestants Reminds me of the Inquisition.
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"It is written" Sola Scriptura The Bible is the ONLY source of truth--contrary to the blasphemous Roman "Tradition" which adds to and takes away from the word of God.
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The Roman Catholic "Church" is Not Christian Catholic Devil Worship
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Who is the Whore of Revelation? (Hint: she sits on 7 hills according to Saint John)
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Mary DID NOT remain a virgin!
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Blasphemy 101: Catholics Call the Pope God
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Pope Worships Mary
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Catholic Concerns
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Vain Repetitions
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Miracle or Lunacy?
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Deceived Children
* Immaculate Deception
* Devilish Mary Worship
* One Mediator!
* The Unholy Rosary (Our Lady of Fatima hoax)
ESCAPEES FROM ROMANISM
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Catholicism Unveiled (by Mary Ann Collins, a Former Catholic Nun)
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The Catholic Undertow (by Mary Ann Collins, a Former Catholic Nun)
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Unmasking Catholicism (by Mary Ann Collins, a Former Catholic Nun)
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Former Catholic Priest Rescued by the Grace of God | Testimony of a Former Former Irish Priest
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Former Nun set free by the word of God | Saved from the Damning Catholic Religion
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Former Nun who was sexually abused by priest | The Antichrist Unveiled (by a former Roman Catholic priest).
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Testimony of a FORMER Roman Catholic Nun
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Former Nun Now Free from Roman Catholic Paganism
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Catholic torture of a cloistered nun | Testimony of a FORMER Roman Catholic Irish Priest
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Former Catholic Priest Describes Horrors of Catholic Monastic Life (bodily TORTURED and made to lick the floor clean with their tongue!)
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The Convent Horror of Barbara Ubryk | Pilgrimage from Rome, former priest
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Is Mother Theresa a Christian? (written before she died)
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Wicked vicar replaces Father, Son and Holy Ghost with Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! (devotion to Joseph?)
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Peter was married! (the supposed first pope--why the demand for a celibate priesthood?)
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Catholic Religion DELETES One of the Ten Commandments
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Is Catholic Tradition Equal to the Bible? | Why the Apocrypha isn't in the Bible
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An Interesting Tale of the Eucharist (Catholics believe they eat Jesus and drink His actual blood! Incredible!)
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RELICS—Papists Worship Dead Bodies, Skulls (Where's that in the Bible? It simply isn't there)
BOOKS ON POPERY (good books!)
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Thirty Years in Hell Former priest, Bernard Fresenborg, blows the cover off of the wicked, superstitious Whore and her victims.
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Who Can Forgive Sins? (Audio sermon, by Dr. Max D. Younce, Th.D)
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The Priest, the Woman and the Confessional (By former priest Charles Chiniquy. The Great Whore is the mother of harlots. Lasciviousness from the famous confessional box. If I didn't know so much about the Whore, I may not believe it.)
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Fifty Years in the Church of Rome (disclosures by former priest Charles Chiniquy)
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No Priests Today (Windows Media audio sermon by Dr. Max D. Younce, Th.D)
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Roman Catholics and the Priest (Windows Media audio sermon, by Dr. Max D. Younce, Th.D)
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The Two Babylons (Free online book by Alexander Hislop, or you can Download the entire book Here as a ZIP file)
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Catholic Religion BANNED Bible Reading (Pope Pius VII says Bible does more harm than good)
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Catholic canon law says pope can take folks to hell with him if he wants to!
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Catholicism: Crisis of Faith (On-line transcript of the excellent video)
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Pope Purposely Misinterprets Scripture
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The Catholic Priesthood (by a former priest) | Purgatory Pickpocket
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Evangelicals & Catholics Together: Starring Sell-out Chuck Colson
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Hitler's Death Camps (holocaust or inquisition?)
Book I - History of the Papacy (by J.A. Wylie)
Chapter One Origin of the Papacy
Chapter Two Rise and Progress of Ecclesiastical Supremacy
Chapter Three Rise and Progress of the Temporal Sovereignty
Chapter Four Rise and Progress of the Temporal Supremacy
Chapter Five Foundation and Extent of the Supremacy
Chapter Six The Canon Law
Chapter Seven That the Church of Rome Neither has Nor Can Change Her Principles on the Head of the Supremacy
Book II - Dogmas of the Papacy
Chapter One The Popish Theology
Chapter Two Scripture and Tradition
Chapter Three Of Reading the Scriptures
Chapter Four Unity of the Church of Rome
Chapter Five Catholicity of the Church of Rome
Chapter Six Apostolicity, or Peter's Primacy
Chapter Seven Infallibility
Chapter Eight No Salvation out of the Church of Rome
Chapter Nine Of Original Sin
Chapter Ten Of Justification
Chapter Eleven The Sacraments
Chapter Twelve Baptism and Confirmation
Chapter Thirteen The Eucharist--Transubstantiation--The Mass
Chapter Fourteen Of Penance and Confession
Chapter Fifteen Of Indulgences
Chapter Sixteen Of Purgatory
Chapter Seventeen Of the Worship of Images
Chapter Eighteen Of the Worshipping of Saints
Chapter Nineteen The Worship of the Virgin Mary
Chapter Twenty Faith Not to be Kept with Heretics
Book III - Genius and Influence of the Papacy
Chapter One Genius of the Papacy
Chapter Two Influence of Popery on the Individual Man
Chapter Three Influence of Popery on Government
Chapter Four Influence of Popery on the Morals and Religious Condition of Nations
Chapter Five Influence of Popery on the Social and Political Condition of Nations
Book IV - Present Policy and Prospects of the Papacy
Chapter One Sham Reform and Real Re-action
Chapter Two New Catholic League, and Threatened Crusade against Protestantism
Chapter Three General Propagandism
Chapter Four Prospects of the Papacy
PERVERT ALERT!!!!
Catholicism's HOUSE OF HORRORS!
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783 New Sexual Abuse Claims Against the Catholic Church in 2005 | Ex Cathedra Lies
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Vatican Told Bishops to Cover Up Sex Abuse! (Protect your children... leave the Catholic Religion!!!)
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No Difference Between the Pope and Mormon Cult Leader Jeff Warren
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BEWARE of the Catholic Church! (pedophile city!)
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Homosexual Priests | Homosexuality and Pedophilia | Priests and Boy Scouts
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Homosexual Priests (by Pastor Max D. Younce) | Audio version
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Catholic Church covered up abuse by Molesting Priests (for as many as 40 years).
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List of Clergy Crimes (links to related news articles)
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Rome's Arrogant Immorality | Another Pervert Priest | Priestly Porn
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Catholic Priesthood: Repository of Perverts (notorious for child molestation, why?)
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Priests Rape Nuns in 23 Countries--Sex Scandals | More Sex Scandals
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Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries (Former priest blows cover off lascivious, evil priests)
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Read about the Vatican's Holocaust in the 20th Century. by Avro Manhattan
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Mission to Catholics International (founder & former priest Dr. Bart Brewer)
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Pope Says Satanism in the Vatican (I'm only surprised that he admitted it)
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Why Does the Pope Carry a Bent Cross? | Secrets of the Vatican
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Malachi Martin and the Enemy Within | Can the Catholic Church Save Itself?
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The "Ex-Files", Secrets of the Catholic Church | The Devil at Home in Rome
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Catholic Inquisition, Hitler, & Fascism (Hitler was Catholic and NEVER excommunicated!) Popery made news-making "pseudo-apology" for it. The Vatican helped crazy Nazis get away.)
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Saint Bartholomew's Day MASSACRE Courtesy of the Vatican (Verifiable history. Pope made a "pseudo-apology" for it. Greed and blood lust have always ruled the papacy.)
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The Vatican's Holocaust (20th century torture and murder by the Whore of Revelation--the Catholic "Church").
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Catechism vs. the Bible (catechism contradictions)
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The Vatican has BILLIONS! (Pope makes a killing! Financial advisor convicted on 65 charges).
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Former Catholics for Christ (Compelling evidences of the Satanic nature of Romanism!)
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Falsehoods of Romanism | Hatemonger or Contending for the Faith?
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CATHOLICISM: Crisis of Faith (powerful 54-minute video of former priests and nuns who've become Christians. Available from Chick.com, See transcript) | Excellent Articles on the Errors of Popery
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Errors of Rome by the "European Institute of Protestant Studies" (exposing the papacy aka seat of the Antichrist)
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Papists Say You Can Buy Your Way Out of Hell...ER, PURGATORY (indulgences)
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Understanding Roman Catholicism (on-line book by Rick Jones)
Catholicism is a lie of the Devil. If I didn't sincerely care about people, then I wouldn't take the time to WARN you. The Catholic religion is all a bunch of Satanic lies based upon traditions and ridiculous manipulations of the Word of God. I plead with you as a friend, obey the Bible by turning to the Lord Jesus Christ in faith and forsaking the Mother of Harlots. The Great Whore of the Catholic Church will take you to hell with them if you're foolish enough to follow them. Don't do it. Salvation is NOT found in a religion, but in a Person—the Lord Jesus Christ! You need Christianity friend, NOT churchianity.
God's Simple Plan
The Roman Catholic Teaching on Salvation and Justification
How to go to Heaven from the Bible
Accepting Different Religions
It Pains Me
Catholic Blasphemy!
Catholics Remove 2nd Commandment (and split the 10th)
Catholic Idols
Homosexual Priests
Orthodox Catholic Idolatry
Homosexuality and Pedophilia
Hundreds of American Priests Have Died from AIDS
AIDS Epidemic Amongst Catholic Priests
Vatican to Officially Allow Gay Priests
Priests and Boy Scouts
One Mediator!
Internet Idolatry
A Picture Says It All
Immaculate Conception Exposed
Inside the Catholic Catechism
Pope John Paul II - Burning in Hell
The Catholic Church is a Big Hoax!
Will the Catholics Ever Make Up Their Minds?
Fifty Years in the Church of Rome (by Charles Chiniquy, a former Catholic priest)
Thirty Years in Hell (by Bernard Fresenborg, a former Catholic priest)
Pope Worships Mary!
Devilish Mary Worship
Pope Calls for a New World Order
The Pope, the Devil, and the Masonic Lodge
Pope Commits Idolatry
Why Catholicism is So Popular?
Nations Religious Leaders Praise Pope John Paul II (Apostasy)
List of Catholic Heresies and Human Traditions (What new doctrine will they invent next?)
The Hoax of Our Lady of Fatima (One of Catholicism's Biggest Scams)
The Lie of Roman Catholicism
The Great Whore
Catholic Devil Worship
A Woman Rides the Beast
Praying to Mary
Roman Catholicism Exposed!
To Whom Do Catholics Pray?
Rosary From Hell
The Catholic Church is NOT Christian
The Satanic Eucharist and Mass
The Assumption of Mary Refuted
Billy Graham Exposed!
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"He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition." -Mark 7:6-9
Ye Must Be Born Again!
Witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses
"...speaking the truth in love..." -Ephesians 4:15
Encounters between Christians and Jehovah's Witnesses typically revolve around a discussion of deity. The reason for this is twofold. First, this is the area where Watchtower theology deviates most dramatically from orthodox Christianity. In contrast to the Trinitarian concept of one God in three Persons--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit--the JWs have been taught to believe that God the Father alone is "Jehovah," the only true God; that Jesus Christ is Michael the archangel, the first angelic being created by God; and that the Holy Spirit is neither God nor a person, but rather Gods impersonal "active force." Second, the subject of deity is a frequent confrontational focus because both Jehovah's Witnesses and Christians (at least those who like to witness to JWs) feel confident and well-prepared to defend their stand and attack the opposing viewpoint.
Due to the profound theological differences, such discussions often take the form of spiritual trench warfare--a long series of arguments and counterarguments, getting nowhere and ending in mutual frustration. But this need not be the case, especially if the Christian will "become all things to all men" by taking a moment to put himself in the Witnesses' shoes, so to speak (see 1 Corinthians 9:22). In the JWs mind he himself is a worshiper of the true God of the Bible, while you are a lost soul who has been misled by the devil into worshiping a pagan three-headed deity. He is, no doubt, quite sincere in these beliefs and feels both threatened and offended by the doctrine of the Trinity. To give any serious consideration to your arguments in support of the Trinity is simply unthinkable to the JW; he would be sinning against Jehovah God to entertain such a thought.
So, in order to make any headway with the Witness, it is necessary to bridge the gap--to find common ground that will enable him to rethink his theology. Rather than plunging into a defense of "the doctrine of the Trinity," which can be mind-boggling even to a Christian, take things one step at a time.
A good first step would be to consider the question, "Is Jesus Christ really an angel?" It will be frightening to the Jehovah's Witness to open this cherished belief of his to critical re-examination, but no nearly as frightening as to start off discussing evidence that God is triune.
Since the Watchtower Society speaks of "Jesus Christ, whom we understand from the Scriptures to be Michael the archangel" (The Watchtower, February 15, 1979, p. 31), put the JW on the spot and ask him to show you "the Scriptures" that say Jesus is Michael. There are none. The Watchtower Society New World Translation (NWT) mentions Michael five times as: 1) "one of the foremost princes" (Dan. 10:13); 2) "the prince of [Daniels] people" (Dan. 10:21); 3) "the great prince who is standing in behalf of the sons of [Daniels] people" (Dan. 12:1); 4) "the archangel" who "had a difference with the devil and was disputing about Moses body" but "did not dare to bring a judgment against him in abusive terms" (Jude 9); and 5) a participant in heavenly conflict when "Michael and his angels battled with the dragon" (Rev. 12:7).
Ask the Jehovahs Witness which one of these verses says that Michael is Jesus Christ. Help him to see that it is necessary to read Scripture plus a complicated Watchtower argument to reach that conclusion. Rather than being merely "one of the foremost princes," Jesus Christ is "Lord of lords and King of kings" (Rev. 17:14, NWT) and is "far above every government and authority and power and lordship and every name named, not only in this system of things, but also in that to come" (Ephesians 1:21, NWT). And, unlike "Michael who did not dare condemn the Devil with insulting words, but said, The Lord rebuke you!" (Jude 9, Todays English Version), Jesus Christ displayed His authority over the devil when He freely commanded him, "Go away, Satan!" (Matthew 4:10, NWT).
In arguing that Jesus is Michael the archangel, the Watchtower Society also points to another verse that does not use the name Michael but says that "the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a commanding call, with an archangels voice and with Gods trumpet..." (1 Thessalonians 4:16, NWT).
However, the expression "with an archangels voice" simply means that the archangel, like Gods trumpet, will herald the coming of the Lord, not that the Lord is an archangel. Point out to the JW that none of the verses he has attempted to use as proof-texts even comes close to stating that Jesus Christ is Michael the archangel. In fact, Scripture clearly teaches the opposite: namely, that the Son of God is superior to the angels. The entire first chapter of Hebrews is devoted to this theme. Have the Witness read Hebrews chapter one aloud with you, and, as you do so, interrupt to point out the sharp contrast between angels and the Son of God. "For to what angel did God ever say, Thou are my Son...? And again, when he brings the first-born into the world, he says, Let all Gods angels worship him" (vv. 5,6, Revised Standard Version).
Remind the JW that angels consistently refuse worship ("Be careful! Do not do that! ...Worship God," Revelation 22:8,9, NWT), but the Father's command concerning the Son is, "Let all Gods angels worship him" (Hebrews 1:6). That is how the Watchtower's own New World Translation read for some 20 years until, in 1970, the Society changed it to read "do obeisance to him" instead of "worship him"--part of their consistent campaign to eliminate from their Bible all references to the deity of Christ.
True, you have not yet proved the "doctrine of the Trinity" in this discussion. But you have laid a good foundation by giving the Jehovah's Witness convincing evidence that Jesus Christ is not an angel (he is now faced with the question of who Jesus really is), and you have shown that the Watchtower Society has misled him, even resorting to altering Scripture to do so. Now you are in a much better position to go on to present the gospel.
Author: David A. Reed, Ex-Jehovah's Witness elder. Excerpted from The Evidence Bible.
Speaking the Truth in Love to Jehovah's Witnesses
I was raised as a Jehovah's Witness and remained one until age 11. Coming out of this cult, I entered my teenage years as a bitter atheist where I remained until I graduated from college. Through Gods amazing grace I was saved in 1994 after reading the Bible and realizing that it was indeed the true Word of God.
Repeatedly God has blessed me with the passion and privilege to witness to the Jehovah's Witnesses. You've almost certainly had them come knocking on your door on a Saturday afternoon and you may have even engaged a Jehovah's Witness in a theological discussion. In talking to other Christians I find that when presented with a face-to-face encounter with a Jehovah's Witness there are usually two responses:
1) A "frontal assault" via debate or heated discussion; or
2) A polite "no thanks, I'm already a Christian" followed by an all too abrupt closing of the door.
For the mature Christian, what's usually missing is the realization that this is a true witnessing opportunity--one that has arrived right at your doorstep.
In my earliest attempts at grabbing the proverbial bull by the horns, I tried engaging them in direct debates, often quoting from several texts I had studied regarding the cultic practices of the Jehovah's Witnesses. After several failed "conversion" attempts, often ending with thoroughly frustrated Jehovah's Witnesses unwilling to ever return to my residence, I arrived at a startling realization: Jehovah's Witnesses are real people, with real needs and real feelings. They can feel frustration, anger, fear, and confusion. I then realized that the reason my frontal assaults on the Jehovah's Witnesses never seemed to work was because I had not put myself in their place and taken their feelings into account.
A wise man once said, "When you want to get someone's attention, you don't shine a flashlight in their eyes." In presenting my arguments and facts without giving them time to prepare, I had forgotten that they were human beings searching for the truth. I had not been speaking this truth in love.
Months later, when I was again presented with an opportunity to speak with Jehovah's Witnesses at my door, I engaged them in conversation, and agreed to do a weekly Bible study with them in order to further discuss what exactly they believed. They agreed, with the understanding that along the way I would ask questions whenever we arrived at a topic or subject with which I disagreed or failed to understand. The amazing difference was that instead of blindsiding them with questions and points of contention, I was giving them an opportunity to prepare themselves for a topic of discussion.
More importantly, though, I began to care about them personally and yearn for their salvation.
In this way, I am able to meet with Witnesses on a weekly basis and take them off the streets, focusing on critical topics such as the requirement that one be born again to enter the kingdom of God, the unbiblical theology of a two-class system of believers, and the true identity of Jesus Christ.
Author: Clint DeBoer. Excerpted from The Evidence Bible.
Hidden Heresies of Seventh-Day Adventists
by David J. Stewart
Seventh Day Adventism (SDA) is a very deceitful false religion. SDAs, more than any other false religion, APPEAR as born again Christians. An Adventist gentleman sent me the following website, trying to defend the SDA religion...
http://www.adventistreview.org/2003-1539/wed.html
From looking at the above website, you'd never know they were unsaved heretics. They believe in Christ's deity, the Virgin Birth, the Godhead, etc. They teach on their webpage that salvation is by grace through faith in Christ alone, just as the Word of God teaches. But don't be fooled. This deception has led MANY people, even Christians, to accept SDAs as "Christian." What they're NOT telling you about is their HIDDEN heresies which they would never put forth to the public. With the help of the beloved Dr. John R. Rice (1895-1980), I would like to EXPOSE the truth about this Satanic cult that falsely claims to be "Christian."
Here is a lengthy quote from Dr. John R. Rice's excellent book, FALSE DOCTRINES (pg. 182), available from the Sword of the Lord (which I highly recommend)...
"A friend sent me a card, 'What Seventh-Day Adventists Believe,' and said, 'The enclosed card seems orthodox and supported by Biblical references. I would not call them heresies. Wherein do they err?'
I am glad to give you a brief analysis of the position of Seventh-Day Adventists stated on the card.
Unfortunately, heresy always presents itself in deceitful form. False doctrine has always involved some moral guilt also. So in 2nd Corinthians 11:13-15 God warns us:
'For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.'
So Satan makes sure that heresy always appears like orthodoxy. Wolves put on sheep's clothing, as Jesus said about false prophets in Matthew 7:15. And the worst heresies in the world pretend that their doctrine is founded on Scripture and they give Scripture references, though the Scriptures themselves do not always teach what the false doctrines try to teach.
I call your attention to some things in this statement of faith of Seventh-Day Adventists which a good Christian should question."
Seventh-Day Adventism began in the mid-nineteenth century, when a Baptist preacher, who later repented of his folly, predicted that Jesus Christ would return in 1844. Miller had over 10,000 followers, many of whom sold their homes, gave away all their earthly possessions, quit their jobs, and waited eagerly for the Lord's return--But the Lord didn't return in 1844! In came Ellen G. White to save the day, claiming that instead of returning to the earth, Jesus entered into the Holy of Holies in Heaven to finish His work of atonement. She termed this event the "Investigative Judgment," a doctrine not found anywhere in the Word of God. We will expose this more later.
Adventists Teach Salvation by Works!
Dr. Rice goes on to say on page 183..
"In article 9 (of 'What Seventh-Day Adventists Believe'), it says, 'that those who are truly converted and love God will diligently study, and give heed to, His Word.' And they give eight Scripture references and none of them say anything like that. The simple truth is that people who are converted do not always 'diligently study' the Bible and do not always obey it in many matters. This is a part of the doctrine of salvation by works which they teach, and that one may keep saved by keeping on working."
Thank God for Dr. Rice's wisdom and uncompromising stand for the truth! The Devil can't deceive us if we shine the light of God's Word upon the darkness. As with most false religions, SDAs talk out of both sides of their mouth. They say one thing here, and then another over there. SDAs will swear on their mother's grave that they believe in salvation by grace through faith in Christ; BUT, then the writings of Ellen G. White, whom they ALL recognize as a prophet inspired by God, contradicts their claims. Here again are the words of Dr. John R. Rice, from his book FALSE DOCTRINES (Pg. 188)...
"Mrs. White, the 'prophetess' of Seventh-Day Adventists, is quoted in their book, Answers to Objections, by Francis D. Nichol (published by the Review and Herald Publishing Association, Washington, D.C.), page 402, as saying:
'Those who accept the Saviour, however sincere their conversion, should never be taught to say or to feel that they are saved. This is misleading. Every one should be taught to cherish hope and faith; but even when we give ourselves to Christ and know that He accepts us, we are not beyond the reach of temptation ... Only he who endures the trial will receive the crown of life."
"On page 409 (of Answers to Objections) Mr. Nichol says, speaking officially for Seventh-Day Adventists:
'Thus we escape on the one hand, the false doctrine of Universalism; and on the other, the equally false doctrine of claiming full and final salvation for a man before he has endured 'unto the end.' "
Clearly, SDAs teach that a person must "endure" to the end to be guaranteed salvation in Christ. In contrast 1st John 5:13 states, "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may KNOW that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God." We read in Romans 4:3, 5 that Abraham simply BELIEVED God, and was saved WITHOUT any works, "For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness ... But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness." There is NO mention of enduring to the end to be saved. "Enduring" would be a work. Eternal life is a "FREE GIFT" (Romans 5:15; 6:23), paid for by the precious blood of Christ (1st Peter 1:18,19). SDAs teach salvation by works when they require a person to "endure unto the end" to be saved for certain.
Francis D. Nichol, in his book, Answers to Objections, states on page 243...
"Here is our position: Only those will be saved who, having been redeemed by the grace of Christ, walk in obedience to all the light that God sheds on their way."
This is the official Adventist position! The above doctrine means that all SDA members must comply with ALL of the requirements of the SDA church to be saved. So, according to SDA doctrine, if you don't tithe, you're not saved. Jesus NEVER asked anyone to FOLLOW Him to be saved; BUT, rather, only to BELIEVE upon Him (John 3:16). Jesus never asked anyone to work for salvation, only believe.
Baptismal Regeneration
Here's a website I found that teaches Baptismal Regeneration. The following LIE of Satan is taken from a Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church website...
"Through baptism we are truly born again in Jesus." -SOURCE (2nd paragraph from bottom)
What a lie of Satan! No where in the Word of God are we ever told that baptism saves. Lutherans and other Bible-corrupters like to manipulate 1st Peter 3:21, "The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ." Usually, the heretics will just take a few words out of this Scripture, failing to quote the entire Verse. If a person were only to consider the phrase, "...baptism doth also now save us," then they might get the WRONG impression that baptism is essential to going to Heaven. If we read the rest of the Verse, then the truth is clearly seen, "...not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God." Being baptized cannot forgive our sins. In fact, getting baptized will just get you wet! 1st Peter 3:21 states that baptism is the "like figure." Romans 6:5,6 plainly teaches that baptism is only the "likeness" of the Gospel, not the Gospel itself. Ironically, SDA's state this on the the above webpage, which is extremely CONTRADICTORY. How can baptism be "symbolic" if it also has the POWER to save. Romans 1:16 declares that the Gospel is the "power" of God unto salvation. Baptism is not mentioned.
You can argue with me all you want, the SDA quote above, requiring baptism for salvation, speaks for itself.
Investigative Judgment Verses Biblical Redemption
There is some confusion on this matter. First, there is NO such thing as "Investigative Judgment," it is an exclusive heresy of Seventh-Day Adventism.
Also, many preachers ignorantly teach that Christ's work of redemption was completed at Calvary; BUT, the blood needed to be applied to the mercyseat in Heaven. When Jesus said, "It is finished," He hadn't yet died, been buried, or rose again. How could the Gospel by finished if Christ hadn't even died yet? So what did Jesus mean? In John 19:28-30, we read...
"After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished..."
What was finished? All of the prophecies concerning Christ up until that time. Jesus meticulously paid attention to every detail that had been prophesied concerning Him. Notice that Jesus said, "It is finished," after He received the vinegar. So, Christ's work of redemption wasn't finished at the time He spoke those words.
Furthermore, atonement is an Old Testament word. The blood of bulls and goats could never take away sin (Hebrews 10:4); BUT, only cover (atone) for those sins. Look up the Greek word for "atonement" and you will see that it means "to cover." Interestingly, this is the same Hebrew word used for the "pitch" used to cover Noah's ark. Thus, the blood of the Old Testament animal sacrifices only temporarily atoned for the sins of the people. In contrast, Jesus' blood sacrifice didn't atone for our sins; BUT, rather, TOOK OUR SINS AWAY (Hebrews 9:12). Hebrews 9:24 states, "For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us." Notice Jesus' words in John 20:17, "Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father..." Jesus needed to take His shed blood to Heaven, to APPLY to the heavenly mercyseat.
In the time of Moses, God required the people to apply the blood of a slain lamb to the lintel (top of the door) and door posts of each home, or else the firstborn would surely die. We read in Exodus 12:13, "And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you..." If the family killed the lamb, but didn't APPLY the blood, then the firstborn died! The blood had to be applied! Likewise, Jesus' blood had to be applied to the mercyseat in Heaven. This is why I so zealously EXPOSE heretics like John MacArthur who claim that Jesus' blood is only representative of Christ's death, and that the blood by itself has no significance. The Word of God proclaims the blood of Jesus, from the blood sacrifice which Abel offered (Genesis 4:4; Hebrews 12:24), to the blood of the Lamb in Revelation (Revelation 7:14). We read these wonderful Words in 1st Peter 1:18,19, "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ..."
I only mentioned these Bible doctrines because some of the Christians exposing Seventh-Day Adventism claim that Jesus atoned for our sins at Calvary. As we have seen from the Bible, Jesus didn't atone for our sins, He TOOK OUR SINS AWAY forever. The only mention of the Word "atonement" in the New Testament is in Romans 5:11, and is a mistranslation. It should be the word "reconciliation." Also, Jesus didn't finish His work at the cross, He still needed to ascend into Heaven with the blood that He had shed, to apply it to the mercyseat on our behalf. When Jesus returned from Heaven, He allowed Thomas to TOUCH His scars; whereas, He had told Mary not to touch Him at all. Once the blood had been applied to the mercyseat in Heaven, Christ's work was FINISHED! What a Wonderful Savior!!!
The Lie of Investigative Judgment
Now, having laid the foundation, let's look at the Seventh-Day Adventist teaching of "Investigative Judgment." The following quote by Ellen G. White is from The Great Controversy...
"As in typical service there was a work of atonement at the close of the year, so before Christ's work for redemption of men is completed, there is a work of atonement for the removal of sin from the sanctuary. This is the service which began when the 2,300 days ended (according to Mrs. White this was in the year 1844! Evidently the nineteenth century was more wonderful than we had imagined!-Ed.). At that time, as foretold by Daniel the prophet, our high priest entered the most holy to perform the last division, of his solemn work to cleanse the sanctuary . . . in the new covenant the sins of the repentant are by faith placed upon Christ, and transferred, in fact, to the heavenly sanctuary . . . so the actual cleansing to cleanse the sanctuary. . . in the new covenant the sins of moval, or blotting out, of the sins which are there recorded. But, before this can be accomplished, there must be an examination of the books of record to determine who, through repentance of sin and faith in Christ, are entitled to the benefits of His atonement. The cleansing of the sanctuary therefore involves a work of investigation–a work of judgment. Those who followed in the light of the prophetic word saw that, instead of coming to earth at the termination of the 2300 days in 1844 (as Prophet William Miller had so dogmatically and widely proclaimed.—Ed.), Christ then entered in the most holy place of the heavenly, to perform the closing work of atonement preparatory to his coming."
It is heresy for anyone to claim that Christ's work of redemption wasn't completed at the mercyseat. There is NOTHING in the Scriptures teaching otherwise. There is nothing even remotely indicative of an "investigative judgment" (as they term it), where Christ completes His work of redemption. Such a doctrine is damnable heresy! SDAs cannot KNOW they are saved, because of their faulty understanding of Christ's work of redemption. SDAs believe that Jesus is still in the process of redeeming them. On the contrary, Hebrews 9:26 teaches, "...but now ONCE in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself." Jesus didn't need to go into the Holy of Holies repeatedly as did the Old Testament high priests; BUT, only once (Hebrews 9:25)! The very concept of an "Investigative Judgment" would require Jesus to enter into the Holy of Holies AT LEAST TWICE, the second time being in 1844. Clearly this is extremely unbiblical. The heresy of "Investigative Judgment" denies Christ's COMPLETED work of redemption.
Disturbing Questions for Seventh-Day Adventists
Furthermore ... and this is PROOF that Seventh-Day Adventism is a big scam ... why was there NO Seventh-Day Adventist religion before 1844? Why was there NO teaching of the "investigative judgment" before 1844? Why isn't this doctrine found in the Word of God? Why do SDAs only recognize Ellen G. White as a prophetess? Do you mean to tell me that no other prophets have appeared in nearly 2,000 years? According to the Bible, in Hebrews 1:1 and 2, "God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son..." According to God's Word, there are NO prophets today, nor have there been since John completed the Book of revelation in A.D. 96; thus, completing the Bible. The Word of God is our Final and Only Authority! Jesus NEVER told us to look for another messenger or prophet. If what SDAs teach is true concerning Ellen G. White, then surely the Word of God would have foretold of the coming of such a great prophetess, who would reveal new doctrines. To the contrary, the Bible says nothing of the such. I find it utterly disturbing that the entire SDA religion was formed out of a major embarrassment, when a foolish Baptist preacher twisted the Bible around, set a date for Christ to return, and then Christ DIDN'T return. Not even a lightning bolt. And another thing, why did all those Baptists descent, suddenly starting a whole different religion? The entire matter is disturbing to say the least.
Logic with me here. If what SDAs teach is true, then what about all those Christian people who died between the cross of Christ, and the beginning of the investigative judgment of 1844? If Christ needed to complete His work of redemption, then why would He wait until 1844? And here's something to really consider, the year 1844 wasn't set by Ellen G. White--it was set by a Baptist preacher, Miller!!! If Ellen G. White was such an inspired prophetess, why didn't God give her the revelation of the year 1844? Why would God give it to a Baptist preacher? The Seventh-Day Adventist religion was formed by a group of SINFULLY PROUD people, who couldn't accept the FACT that they had been hoodwinked by a misguided Baptist preacher. Thankfully, most Baptist preachers would never be so foolish as to set a date for Christ's return. The Bible plainly teaches in Mark 13:33, "Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is." The foolish people in 1844, who followed a man, instead of God's Word, were greatly embarrassed when Miller's prophecy failed to come true. Think about it ... these people had sold their homes, quit there jobs, and given away all earthly possessions! Can you imagine how idiotic and desperate they felt? The embarrassment was so overwhelming that they couldn't live with themselves, so they fabricated a new religion which would heal the wounds. Unfortunately, it was to their own destruction, "...in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction" (2nd Peter 3:16).
Seventh-Day Adventism is a False Religion!
Here again is Dr. John R. Rice from his excellent book, FALSE DOCTRINES (pg. 181)...
"Try Seventh-Day Adventist teaching by the Bible. Do they teach salvation by works, or by grace alone? By works, of course, by Sabbath-keeping, by tithing, by law and commandments. But this is not the plan of John 3:16 or of Ephesians 2:8. It is the heresy Paul condemned so strongly in the Galatians, when he said they had fallen from grace in doctrine, and now taught salvation by the law. He said in Galatians 4:9,10:
"But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years."
That is the sin of Seventh-Day Adventism.
The following information from www.wayoflife.org by David W. Cloud is very well explained...
"Seventh-day Adventism plays the same game in salvation as every other false movement of Christendom. They profess to teach salvation by grace through faith, but they redefine this in a way that is contrary to New Testament doctrine.
Though they often deny this, the Adventist denomination teaches that salvation is by grace plus law, faith plus works. Grace, according to Adventist theology, is the power and forgiveness God gives to enable a sinner to keep the law and to thereby build a holy character fit for Heaven. He who fails to build the right character by God's grace will never see Heaven. Faith and works are the two oars by which the believer is propelled to glory.
The Adventist doctrine of salvation is a subtle mixture of grace and law that can never provide Bible security. Simply stated, this doctrine is as follows: The sinner is powerless to live up to God's holy standards, the law. He does not and cannot possess in himself the character demanded of God. Thus God has come to his aid through the sacrifice of Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit. God now offers, because of the atonement of His Son, enablement to the sinner by which he is empowered to keep the law. Christ's blood covers all shortcomings, (only) as long as these are properly confessed and forsaken. God offers the grace and power; the sinner must take these and develop within himself the character demanded by the law, or at least, to put it as the cults would, to allow Jesus to do this work. The believing sinner who fails to properly walk with the Lord in the power of the Holy Spirit shall ultimately be lost, in spite of his faith in Christ.
This doctrine of salvation cannot and does not offer any security for the adherent. There can never be assurance of eternal life for the cultist, because he does not, in practice, believe that eternal salvation is TOTALLY a gift of God through the finished work of Jesus Christ. The cultist, rather, is convinced that he, too, has a part in gaining eternal life. He must properly endure to the end in the law of God and the works of his church. If he fails to develop the proper character, he will never inherit eternal life. Thus, he can have no assurance of salvation until after the examinations of judgment day. The misled cultist cannot "stand and rejoice in hope of the glory of God" (Rom. 5:2). Since works play a role in his salvation, he can never testify with joy, saying, "I am NOW justified by his blood ... I SHALL BE saved from wrath through him" (Rom. 5:9). -SOURCE
Seventh-Day Adventists Condemn Themselves by Their Own Words!
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WHAT ADVENTISM TEACHES: The SDA doctrine of salvation documented. Consider carefully the following Seventh-day Adventist statements relative to salvation. While professing to uphold salvation by grace alone through faith alone, they actually redefine this contrary to Apostolic revelation. The result is a false gospel that subtly mixes grace and law.
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From a SDA tract -Deceptively titled Saved By Grace: "Christ says to every man in this world what He said to the rich young ruler: If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments, Matthew 19:17. In other words, THE STANDARD FOR ADMISSION INTO HEAVEN IS A CHARACTER BUILT ACCORDING TO THE TEN SPECIFICATIONS, OR COMMANDMENTS, OF GOD'S LAW. ... He can lift you up to the place where the requirements of the law are met in you. ... THE MASTER BUILDER WILL STAND RIGHT WITH YOU AND IN YOU, AND SEE TO IT PERSONALLY THAT YOUR LIFE COMES UP TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF GOD'S LAW" (Charles T. Everson, Saved By Grace, pp. 45-46).
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From SDA correspondence courses. "It is not the work of the gospel to weaken the claims of God's holy law, but to bring men up to where they can keep its precepts" (Prophetic Guidance Correspondence Course, Lesson 10, p. 36).
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"Do you want to be a Christian? ... The steps to Christ are few and plain and easy to understand, and we will turn to God's Guidebook now for information. ... Believe; that's the first step toward becoming a Christian. ... the second step is repentance ... repentance is simply being sorry for our sins and putting them away ... the next step in becoming a Christian is confession ... real repentance and confession mean not only to stop sinning, but to do everything possible to make past wrongs right ... The next step is baptism, and the proof for that is found in Acts 2:38-39 ... Fifth, obedience through Christ in us ... So we have clearly outlined the steps that we need to take in order to become a Christian: to believe in God, to repent of and to confess our sins, to be baptized, AND TO OBEY ALL THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE LORD. ... He may stumble and fall, but he gets up and presses forward again, determined to overcome by God's enabling power. Such a fall is not counted against him when he repents and asks forgiveness and divine help to live the right life" (New Life Voice of Prophecy Guide, #12).
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"Before Christ comes a second time to take us to His Father's house in heaven above, we must allow Him to conquer sin in our lives. ... Because in this life we have chosen to accept these lovely graces of Christ as our own, the sudden transformation at Jesus' appearing will seal our characters. ... ONLY THOSE WHO LIVE THE JESUS-LIFE CAN BE FREED FROM SIN. ... Jesus counseled the rich man who was seeking eternal life, If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. ... It is Jesus who delivers us from sin but not in sin. WE MUST ACCEPT HIM AND THROUGH HIS POWER IN US BE SEPARATED FROM THE IMPURE, THE UNHOLY, THE DEFILING ALL DISOBEDIENCE TO THE COMMANDMENTS" (New Life Guides, #10).
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From a SDA catechism. " ... We were slaves to sin. Jesus came down and suffered with us, and for us, and delivered us. As we behold Him in His word, and in prayer and meditation, and serve Him in the person of others, WE MAY BE CHANGED MORE AND MORE INTO THE GLORY OF HIS LIKENESS; THEN, IF FAITHFUL, WE SHALL SOMEDAY SEE HIM FACE TO FACE" (Bible Footlights, 1960, p. 17).
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From a SDA doctrinal study. "To whom will God impart immortality? To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality (Rom. 2:7). What shall be their reward? Eternal life (Rom. 2:7). Upon what conditions may men obtain this blessing? Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life (1 Tim. 6:12). ... Will a man's final destiny be in accordance with the life he has lived? Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap (Gal. 6:7)" (C.B. Haynes, When A Man Dies, pp. 46-47).
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From one of Ellen White's major works. While discussing the doctrine of Investigative Judgment, Mrs. White presents the following teaching about salvation: "The righteous dead will not be raised until after the judgment at which they are counted worthy of the resurrection of life. ... As the books of record are opened in the judgment, the lives of all who have believed on Jesus come in review before God. ... every name is mentioned, every case closely investigated. Names are accepted, names rejected. When any have sins remaining upon the books of record, unrepented of and unforgiven, their names will be blotted out of the book of life, and the record of their good deeds will be erased from the book of God's remembrance. ... all who would have their names retained in the book of life should now, in the few remaining days of their probation, afflict their souls before God by sorrow for sin and true repentance ... the work of preparation is an individual work. We are not saved in groups. The purity and devotion of one will not offset the want of these qualities in another" (Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, pp. 425, 431).
I plead with you to forsake the Seventh-Day Adventist false religion if you are a victim. Acts 16:31 is the only invitation which God ever gave for men to be saved ... "Believe upon the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved."
False Religions
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Seventh-Day Adventists Teach Jesus is Michael
1st John 4:1, “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”
Most Christians are amazed to learn that SDA teaches that Jesus is Michael the Archangel, but Ellen G. White said He was Michael, so if they changed this, they'd need to reject her as "the spirit of prophecy" and they'd not be the remnant church! So now they hold He's both God the Son, and Michael. In fact, Ellen G. White DENIED the deity of Jesus, who in 1903 said, “The man Christ Jesus was not the Lord God Almighty” (ms 140, SDA Commentary V, p. 1129). Yet, modern SDA claim to believe in Jesus' deity and the Godhead in their official statement of faith (SDA Believe, # 2 and 4).
It makes a great difference "who" Jesus really is, for 2nd Corinthians 11:4 warned there'd be those who'd teach another Jesus, preach a different gospel, and have another spirit. These marks identify cults, who invariably attack the Doctrine of Christ. Early SDA's denied Jesus' deity saying He was only an archangel. Their Commentary, volume 5, pg. 1129, cites Ellen White as saying...
“The man Christ Jesus was not the Lord God Almighty.”
SOURCE: Ellen G. White (1903, ms 150, SDA; Commentary V, p. 1129)
John 1:1-3,14; 10:33; 1st Timothy 2:5; 3:16; Colossians 2:9; Hebrews 7:4; Revelation 1:8; 15:3, 16:5-7; and 17:14--all show that Jesus is Almighty God. Ellen G. White is a LIAR! The REAL Jesus is the God-man Christ Jesus. He was never an Archangel! He's not God-angel-man. Clearly, SDA's have a different Jesus, a false Jesus. It is important to note that Jehovah's Witnesses (JW's) teach the same false doctrine, i.e., that Jesus is Michael. As with JW's, SDA's believe that Jesus is God; BUT, not Almighty God, clearly evidenced by Ellen G. White's statement above.
Recounting her vision of December, 1844, Ellen speaks of her and Jesus as "In a moment we were winging our way upward…" Seeing this, in the light of her calling Him "Michael the Archangel" (Desire of Ages pp. 99, 379; Spiritual Gifts Vol. 1, p. 158; Prophets & Kings p. 572) one is led to question if she did not, in fact, really view Him as just that—an angel! And if so, what of His deity and bodily resurrection?
To make these aberrant views appear as Biblical, the SDA’s 1994 Clear Word Bible has changed the text to make Jesus Michael the Archangel in 1st Thessalonians 4:16; Revelation 12:7 and Jude 9; and to make Him to be a mighty angel in Revelation 10:1,5,8 & 10. This is because in her comments on Revelation chapters 1, 8, and 10, Ellen White identified these angels in Revelation as also being Jesus Christ! (SDA Commentary VII, 971+978; ms15, 1897; ms 59).
Dr. Walter Martin, in his book The Kingdom of the Cults, wrongfully labels SDA's as a "Christian cult," on the assumption that they believe in Jesus' deity. Clearly, something is very wrong with the SDA view of Jesus, and His deity. By lowering Jesus to the level of Michael, an archangel, they have perverted Christ's deity. It is clear that SDA's employ double-talk. They talk-out-of-both-sides-of-their-mouth. On one hand they promote Ellen G. White as the "Spirit of Prophecy," who openly denied that Jesus is Almighty God; but on the other hand they claim to believe in the deity of Christ. It is important to understand that JW's also believe in the deity of Christ, i.e., that He is God, but they DENY that He is ALMIGHTY God. In Revelation 1:8 Jesus claims to be "The Almighty."
In Isaiah 9:6 Jesus is called "The Mighty God" (King James Bible). SDA's are liars, as was Ellen Gould White. However, SDA's in contrast to JW's, do believe in the Godhead. This fact confuses many people, misleading them to think that SDA's are Christians; BUT, they certainly are not. Catholics also believe in the Godhead, but they elevate Mary in idolatrous worship (Isaiah 42:8), and make her a mediator, which she is NOT (1st Timothy 2:5). The Jesus of SDA is Michael; the Jesus taught in the Scriptures is NOT! To teach that Michael is Jesus clearly has negative IMPLICATIONS, and creates a host of doctrinal problems for SDA's to counter.
The Demonic SDA Clear Word Bible Teaches Jesus is Michael
By the way, there is NO such thing as a "Christian cult." SDA is heathen; not Christian. I've read several SDA websites, which profess to believe in the deity of Jesus Christ; BUT, they also teach that Jesus is Michael. This is NOT the Jesus of the Scriptures. The SDA, Clear Word Bible perverts Jude 1:9...
Jude 1:9
King James Bible - "Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee."
Clear Word Bible - "In contrast to these ungodly men is the Lord Jesus Christ, also called Michael, the archangel in charge of the entire angelic host. When He was challenged by Satan about His intentions to resurrect Moses, He didn't come against Satan with a blistering attack nor did he belittle him. He simply said, 'God rejects your claim to his body.'"
There you have it--SDA's follow the demonic teaching of Ellen G. White, and other cults, that Jesus Christ is Michael the archangel. The Jehovah's Witnesses teach this same damnable heresy! This is a subtle heresy, that attacks the deity of Christ.
Ellen G. White said...
"Michael, or Christ, with the angels that buried Moses..." (Jude 9, Spiritual Gifts, IV a, p. 158)
"And before the context closed Christ Himself came to Gabriel's aid--Gabriel declares 'But lo, Michael, one of the Chief Princes came to help me" (Daniel 10:13, Prophets & Kings, p.572)
"There is none that holdeth with me in these things but Michael (Christ) your prince." (Desire of Ages, p.99)
"Moses passed under the dominion of death - but Christ the Savior brought him forth from the grave." (Jude 9, ibid 379)
Remember, Ellen G. White adamantly DENIED the deity of Jesus Christ. Clearly, SDA's have a different definition of Christ's deity than the Word of God teaches. SDA's have another Jesus (2nd Corinthians 11:4), not taught in the Scriptures. Jesus Christ came to this earth as God-man; not God-angel-man. Don't let anyone fool you from this moment forward... Seventh-Day Adventism is of the Devil.
Matthew 22:29, “Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.”
The Hidden Heresies of Seventh-Day Adventism
The Seventh-Day Adventist Deception!
The Clear Word Bible EXPOSED!
Sabbath Keepers Exposed
The Investigative Judgment Heresy
By David J. Stewart
Investigative Judgment Verses Biblical Redemption
First, there is NO such thing as "Investigative Judgment," it is an exclusive heresy of Seventh-Day Adventists. This is the unbiblical teaching that Jesus entered into the Holy of Holies in 1843 to begin his work of Investigative Judgment, i.e., the process of deciding who is "worthy" to enter heaven or not. In sharp contrast, the Word of God teaches that NO ONE is worthy of Heaven (Romans 3:23). Christ's work of redemption was FINISHED long ago, and is not continuing today as Adventists foolishly teach.
Many preachers sincerely, but ignorantly, teach that Christ's work of redemption was completed at Calvary; BUT, the blood needed to be applied to the mercyseat in Heaven. When Jesus said, "It is finished," He hadn't yet died, been buried, or rose again. How could the Gospel by finished if Christ hadn't even died yet? So what did Jesus mean? In John 19:28-30, we read...
"After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished..."
What was finished? All of the prophecies concerning Christ up until that time. Jesus meticulously paid attention to every detail that had been prophesied concerning Him. Notice that Jesus said, "It is finished," after He received the vinegar. So, Christ's work of redemption wasn't finished at the time He spoke those words.
Furthermore, "atonement" is an Old Testament word. The blood of bulls and goats could never take away sin (Hebrews 10:4); BUT, only cover (atone) for those sins. Look up the Greek word for "atonement" and you will see that it means "to cover." Interestingly, this is the same Hebrew word used for the "pitch" used to cover Noah's ark. Thus, the blood of the Old Testament animal sacrifices only temporarily atoned for the sins of the people. In contrast, Jesus' blood sacrifice didn't atone for our sins; BUT, rather, TOOK OUR SINS AWAY (Hebrews 9:12). Hebrews 9:24 states, "For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us." Notice Jesus' words in John 20:17, "Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father..." Jesus needed to take His shed blood to Heaven, to APPLY to the heavenly mercyseat.
In the time of Moses, God required the people to apply the blood of a slain lamb to the lintel (top of the door) and door posts of each home, or else the firstborn would surely die. We read in Exodus 12:13, "And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you..." If the family killed the lamb, but didn't APPLY the blood, then the firstborn died! The blood had to be applied! Likewise, Jesus' blood had to be applied to the mercyseat in Heaven. This is why I so zealously EXPOSE heretics like John MacArthur who claim that Jesus' blood is only representative of Christ's death, and that the blood by itself has no significance. The Word of God proclaims the blood of Jesus, from the blood sacrifice which Abel offered (Genesis 4:4; Hebrews 12:24), to the blood of the Lamb in Revelation (Revelation 7:14). We read these wonderful Words in 1st Peter 1:18,19, "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ..."
I only mentioned these Bible doctrines because some of the Christians exposing Seventh-Day Adventism claim that Jesus atoned for our sins at Calvary. As we have seen from the Bible, Jesus didn't atone for our sins, He TOOK OUR SINS AWAY forever. The only mention of the Word "atonement" in the New Testament is in Romans 5:11, and is a mistranslation. It should be the word "reconciliation." Also, Jesus didn't finish His work at the cross, He still needed to ascend into Heaven with the blood that He had shed, to apply it to the mercyseat on our behalf. When Jesus returned from Heaven, He allowed Thomas to TOUCH His scars; whereas, He had told Mary not to touch Him at all. Once the blood had been applied to the mercyseat in Heaven, Christ's work was FINISHED! What a Wonderful Savior!!!
The Lie of Investigative Judgment
Now, having laid the foundation, let's look at the Seventh-Day Adventist teaching of "Investigative Judgment." The following quote by Ellen G. White is from The Great Controversy...
"As in typical service there was a work of atonement at the close of the year, so before Christ's work for redemption of men is completed, there is a work of atonement for the removal of sin from the sanctuary. This is the service which began when the 2,300 days ended (according to Mrs. White this was in the year 1844! Evidently the nineteenth century was more wonderful than we had imagined!-Ed.). At that time, as foretold by Daniel the prophet, our high priest entered the most holy to perform the last division, of his solemn work to cleanse the sanctuary . . . in the new covenant the sins of the repentant are by faith placed upon Christ, and transferred, in fact, to the heavenly sanctuary . . . so the actual cleansing to cleanse the sanctuary. . . in the new covenant the sins of moval, or blotting out, of the sins which are there recorded. But, before this can be accomplished, there must be an examination of the books of record to determine who, through repentance of sin and faith in Christ, are entitled to the benefits of His atonement. The cleansing of the sanctuary therefore involves a work of investigation–a work of judgment. Those who followed in the light of the prophetic word saw that, instead of coming to earth at the termination of the 2300 days in 1844 (as Prophet William Miller had so dogmatically and widely proclaimed.—Ed.), Christ then entered in the most holy place of the heavenly, to perform the closing work of atonement preparatory to his coming."
It is heresy for anyone to claim that Christ's work of redemption wasn't completed at the mercyseat. There is NOTHING in the Scriptures teaching otherwise. There is nothing even remotely indicative of an "investigative judgment" (as they term it), where Christ completes His work of redemption. Such a doctrine is damnable heresy! SDAs cannot KNOW they are saved, because of their faulty understanding of Christ's work of redemption. SDAs believe that Jesus is still in the process of redeeming them. On the contrary, Hebrews 9:26 teaches, "...but now ONCE in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself." Jesus didn't need to go into the Holy of Holies repeatedly as did the Old Testament high priests; BUT, only once (Hebrews 9:25)! The very concept of an "Investigative Judgment" would require Jesus to enter into the Holy of Holies AT LEAST TWICE, the second time being in 1844. Clearly this is extremely unbiblical. The heresy of "Investigative Judgment" denies Christ's COMPLETED work of redemption.
According to www.adventist.org...
"In 1844, at the end of the prophetic period of 2300 days, He [Christ] entered the second and last phase of His atoning ministry."
SOURCE: http://www.adventist.org/beliefs/fundamental/index.html
Blasphemy! There is nothing taught in the Scriptures about a "second phase" of Christ's atoning work. If this be true (which it is not), then salvation can ONLY be found through Seventh-Day Adventism. The notion of a "second phase" of redemption is exclusive to SDA. The Investigative Judgment is a bizarre teaching, not based upon genuine Scriptural teachings. Oh that men would seek the truth of God's Word, and forsake the demonic whore of religion. SDA will take you to Hell.
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Ellen G. White's False Doctrine of INVESTIGATIVE JUDGMENT EXPOSED
By Robert K. Sanders, former SDA for 37 years!
LeRoy Froom, an Adventist leader wrote that if the church didn't have the Investigative Judgment message that...
"One would have no justifiable place in the religious world, no distinctive denominational mission and message, no excuse for functioning as a separate church entity today."
SOURCE: Movement of Destiny, p. 542.
The Investigative Judgment is a complex doctrine, unique only to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is complex because the Scriptures have been twisted and manipulated to make this doctrine appear Biblical. Most SDA Church members probably would not be able to explain it without Ellen G. White material in front of them to guide them.
The false doctrine of Investigative Judgment has been the most controversial and debated doctrine within the SDA Church since it's invention. Ellen White put her visionary stamp of approval on the doctrine, and the SDA cult cannot discard this doctrine without admitting Ellen G. White was a false prophet. They have a tiger by the tail.
I hope to make Ellen G. White's Investigative Judgment doctrine simple to understand, so that sincere Christians can see that it is without Biblical foundation, and that it was the invention of religious fanatics.
How Did the Investigative Judgment Begin?
Thousands of people from all denominations took part in the "Advent Movement" also known as "The Millerite Movement" and also "The Great Disappointment". These misguided people believed that Christ would return to earth and save them and destroy the wicked including those that rejected William Miller's "date setting" with hell fire raining down from heaven. The first date set for the "end of the world" was in the fall of 1843, then the spring of 1844 and finally they settled on October 22, 1844.
Needless to say all these failure dates passed without the Savior's return. Hence the term, "The Great Disappointment". The failure of Christ not returning to earth divided the Millerites into two groups. The largest group was led by Wm. Miller who renounced his belief of anything prophetically happening in 1844 and also renounced the SHUT DOOR DOCTRINE. The Millerites went back to holding evangelistic meetings and winning souls for Christ.
The splinter group led by Ellen G. Harmon (later the wife of James White), James White, Captain Joseph Bates and others held on to the SHUT DOOR DOCTRINE, that the door of salvation to the world was closed. They called themselves, "The Little Flock".
There was a rift between the Millerites and the Whites/Bates group. "The Little Flock" were trying to prove to the Millerites that they were not mistaken about the 1844 date and THE SHUT DOOR and that something happened. Ellen White blamed God for the failure for Christ not returning, as she claimed that God put his hand over the figures of the chart and they could not see their mistake. EGW claimed the figures were correct, but the event was wrong. She went on to say that instead of Christ coming to earth to cleanse the Sanctuary on earth, he move from the holy to the most holy apartment in 1844 to begin an Investigative Judgment to cleanse the Sanctuary in Heaven.
It was shortly after the October 22, 1844 DISAPPOINTMENT that the Investigative Judgment theory developed. The I J is not an ancient doctrine from the Bible but is of modern origin.
Ellen White Explains the SDA Investigative Judgment Heresy
Please read carefully and understand what Ellen White says to us from her book, The Great Controversy. In the chapter which deals with the event "that was foretold in prophecy to take place at the termination of the 2300 days in 1844," Ellen G. White writes...
"Attended by heavenly angels, our great High Priest enters the holy of holies, and there appears in the presence of God, to engage in the last acts of His ministration in behalf of man - to perform the work of investigative judgment, and to make an atonement for all who are shown to be entitled to its benefits.
"...So in the great day of final atonement and investigative judgment, the only cases considered are those of the professed people of God. The judgment of the wicked is a distinct and separate work, at a later period" (The Great Controversy, 1950 edition, page 480).
"As the books of record are opened in the judgment, the lives of all who have believed on Jesus come in review before God. Beginning with those who first lived upon the earth, our Advocate presents the cases of each successive generation, and closes with the living. Every name is mentioned, every case closely investigated. Names are accepted, names rejected". (The Great Controversy, 1950 edition, page 483). "At the time appointed for the judgment –the close of the 2300 days, in 1844– began the work of investigation and blotting out of sins. All who have ever taken upon themselves the name of Christ must pass Its searching scrutiny. Both the living and the dead are judged 'out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works ". (The Great Controversy, 1950 edition, page 486).
"Though all nations are to pass in judgment before God, yet He will examine the cases of each individual with as close and searching scrutiny as if there were not another being upon the earth. Every one must be tested, and found without spot or wrinkle or any such thing". (The Great Controversy, 1950 edition, page 490).
"The Judgment is now passing in the sanctuary above. Forty years has this work been in progress. Soon – none know how soon – it will pass to the cases of the living." (The Great Controversy, 1884 edition, page 315).
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Seventh-Day Adventism is a Demonic Cult!
Seventh-Day Adventists claim that Jesus entered TWICE into the heavenly Holy of Holies; BUT, the Word of God says Christ entered only ONCE...
"But by his own blood he entered in ONCE into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us." -Hebrews 9:12
The SDA doctrine of the Investigative Judgment implies that Christ's work of redemption was insufficient, and that Jesus needs to continue His redemptive work in Heaven. The Bible does NOT teach such nonsense. It is blasphemy against the Word of God! The blood which Jesus applied to the heavenly mercyseat was all-sufficient and acceptable to the Father. Christ's work of redemption was complete. It is tragic that men and women, in their woeful stubbornness and pride, are willing to corrupt the Scriptures in order to justify their foolishness and sin. SDA wouldn't exist today if it were not for the foolishness of William Miller, who errantly predicted the Lord's return in 1843. SDA was born out of a failed prophecy!!! This fact alone proves incontrovertibly that SDA is a scam, a hoax, and a false religion rooted in man's sinful pride and wickedness.
SDAs talk out of both-sides-of-their-mouth. On one hand they say that Jesus died once; YET, they simultaneously claim that there is a "second phase" to redemption, i.e., their devilish heresy of Investigative Judgment. Clearly, something is not right with SDA. You'll find it to be true that one lie always requires another lie to prop it up. For example: Catholics sinfully teach that Mary was born without a sin-nature, and that she never sinned one time. They call this the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception. But this new doctrine posed a big problem for Catholics, because if Mary never sinned, then Mary couldn't die... For the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). So to remedy the problem, Catholics fabricated another lie to support the first lie, and called it the Assumption of Mary, i.e., the false doctrine that Mary was bodily assumed into Heaven and never saw death. Do you see how the Devil does things? William Miller fabricated a big lie when he predicted the Lord's return in 1844, and then his followers fabricated an even bigger lie to cover it up, calling the new doctrine, Investigative Judgment. SDA is nothing more than a BIG LIE, as a cover-up to a previous lie.
Clearly, Ellen G. White was a heretic, way out in left field doctrinally. By the way, the David Koresh cult in Waco, Texas was an offshoot of a Seventh-Day Adventist church. Please read, The Hidden Heresies of Seventh-Day Adventism for the incontrovertible truth about the SDA false religion. Seventh-Day Adventism is of the Devil. I plead with you to forsake the Seventh-Day Adventist false religion if you are a victim. Acts 16:31 is the only invitation which God ever gave for men to be saved ... "Believe upon the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved."
Sabbath Keepers EXPOSED!
Seventh-Day Adventist Deception
SDA Steve Wohlberg Exposed!
By David J. Stewart
Seventh Day Adventism (SDA) is a very deceitful false religion. SDA's, more than any other false religion, APPEAR as born again Christians; BUT, they are not. They are of the Devil.
Seventh-Day Adventism is a dangerous cult. According to Wikipedia.com, SDA is recognized as a “Christian denomination.” This is frightening indeed...
The Seventh-day Adventist Church had its roots in the Millerite movement of the 1830s and 1840s, and was officially founded in 1863. Prominent figures in the early church included Hiram Edson, James Springer White and his wife Ellen G. White, Joseph Bates and J. N. Andrews. Over the ensuing decades the church expanded from its original base in New England to become an international organization. Significant developments in the 20th century led to its recognition as a Christian denomination.
As you will see, Seventh-Day Adventism is of the Devil, an apple rotten to the core.
Seventh-Day Adventist Minister, Steve Wohlberg, Exposed
Steve Wohlberg is a Seventh-Day Adventist minister, and former pastor of the Templeton Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church in California. SDAs are deceitful, and as a general rule hide the fact that they are Adventists. Steve Wohlberg is no exception. I dare you to look at Mr. Wohlberg's ministry's website and show me where he admits to being a Seventh-Day Adventist. In typical SDA fashion, he hides his affiliation. The reason why is quite obvious--because of the embarrassing beginnings of Seventh-Day Adventism. SDA was started as a damage control measure, due to a failed prophecy by a wayward Baptist preacher named William Miller (1782-1849). Mr. Miller had predicted that Jesus would return in 1843, and again in 1844, but He didn't. Over 10,000 people had sold their homes, given away all earthly possessions, and quit their jobs, expecting the Lord's return. Can you imagine their disappointment when the Lord DIDN'T return? Miller sinned by setting a date. No man knows when the Lord will return. Miller soon afterwards died, but the SDA cult was born to save face. Miller's followers concluded that they misunderstood the Scriptures, and that Jesus had entered into the Holy of Holies INSTEAD of coming to the earth. They termed this unbiblical event, the Investigative Judgment.
SDA is a cult, a false religion, which had it beginnings in false doctrine, failed prophecy, and confusion. This is why SDAs today shy away from revealing their true identity, because it enables prospect followers to do a little "investigative judgment" of their own.
Mr. Wohlberg is a wolf is sheep's clothing. The Word of God warns us about these deceivers (Matthew 7:15).
"White Horse Media is directed by author, radio host, and national seminar speaker Steve Wohlberg. Steve Wohlberg is the author of ten books, hosts the national radio show, World News and the Bible, and writes a monthly column for Wisconsin Christian News. He has also been a guest on over 400 radio and TV shows, including CNN Radio, Cable Radio Network, USA Radio, 3ABN Today, Focus 4, and The Harvest Show."
-SOURCE: http://www.whitehorsemedia.com/about/
Again, I dare you to look at Mr. Wohlberg's ministry's website and show me where he admits to being a Seventh-Day Adventist. Mr. Wohlberg attracts a worldwide following of people, who errantly think he's a true Christian; BUT, he is certainly not. BEWARE of this false prophet! Mr. Wohlberg portrays himself as a true Christian, deceitfully failing to reveal his SDA beliefs. I've looked at several SDA websites, and they all deliberately steer clear of mentioning Ellen White's false doctrine of Investigative Judgment. SDA is a very deceitful religion.
Steve Wohlberg even teaches that the Sabbath was not Jewish. Now, that is ridiculous, and he really perverts the Scriptures in a feeble attempt to support his false doctrine. The biggest heresy of SDA is their Investigative Judgment doctrine, which is clearly based upon works salvation.
Adventists Teach Salvation by Works!
Here is a quote from Dr. John R. Rice's excellent book, FALSE DOCTRINES (pg. 183), available from the Sword of the Lord (which I highly recommend)...
"In article 9 (of 'What Seventh-Day Adventists Believe'), it says, 'that those who are truly converted and love God will diligently study, and give heed to, His Word.' And they give eight Scripture references and none of them say anything like that. The simple truth is that people who are converted do not always 'diligently study' the Bible and do not always obey it in many matters. This is a part of the doctrine of salvation by works which they teach, and that one may keep saved by keeping on working."
Thank God for Dr. Rice's wisdom and uncompromising stand for the truth! The Devil can't deceive us if we shine the light of God's Word upon the darkness. As with most false religions, SDAs talk out of both sides of their mouth. They say one thing here, and then another over there. SDAs will swear on their mother's grave that they believe in salvation by grace through faith in Christ; BUT, then the writings of Ellen G. White, whom they ALL recognize as a prophet inspired by God, contradicts their claims. Here again are the words of Dr. John R. Rice, from his book FALSE DOCTRINES (Pg. 188)...
"Mrs. White, the 'prophetess' of Seventh-Day Adventists, is quoted in their book, Answers to Objections, by Francis D. Nichol (published by the Review and Herald Publishing Association, Washington, D.C.), page 402, as saying:
'Those who accept the Saviour, however sincere their conversion, should never be taught to say or to feel that they are saved. This is misleading. Every one should be taught to cherish hope and faith; but even when we give ourselves to Christ and know that He accepts us, we are not beyond the reach of temptation ... Only he who endures the trial will receive the crown of life."
"On page 409 (of Answers to Objections) Mr. Nichol says, speaking officially for Seventh-Day Adventists:
'Thus we escape on the one hand, the false doctrine of Universalism; and on the other, the equally false doctrine of claiming full and final salvation for a man before he has endured 'unto the end.' "
Clearly, SDAs teach that a person must "endure" to the end to be guaranteed salvation in Christ. In contrast 1st John 5:13 states, "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may KNOW that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God." We read in Romans 4:3, 5 that Abraham simply BELIEVED God, and was saved WITHOUT any works, "For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness ... But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness." There is NO mention of enduring to the end to be saved. "Enduring" would be a work. Eternal life is a "FREE GIFT" (Romans 5:15; 6:23), paid for by the precious blood of Christ (1st Peter 1:18,19). SDAs teach salvation by works when they require a person to "endure unto the end" to be saved for certain.
Francis D. Nichol, in his book, Answers to Objections, states on page 243...
"Here is our position: Only those will be saved who, having been redeemed by the grace of Christ, walk in obedience to all the light that God sheds on their way."
This is the official Adventist position! The above doctrine means that all SDA members must comply with ALL of the requirements of the SDA church to be saved. So, according to SDA doctrine, if you don't tithe, you're not saved.. if you don't keep the Sabbath Day, you're not saved, etc. Jesus NEVER asked anyone to FOLLOW Him to be saved; BUT, rather, only to BELIEVE on Him (John 3:16). Jesus never asked anyone to work for salvation, only believe (Acts 16:31).
Baptismal Regeneration
Here's a SDA website, at http://www.adventist.org, that teaches Baptismal Regeneration. The following LIE of Satan is taken from a Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church website...
"Through baptism we are truly born again in Jesus." -SOURCE (2nd paragraph from bottom)
What a lie of Satan! No where in the Word of God are we ever told that baptism saves. Lutherans and other Bible-corrupters like to manipulate 1st Peter 3:21, "The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ." Usually, the heretics will just take a few words out of this Scripture, failing to quote the entire Verse. If a person were only to consider the phrase, "...baptism doth also now save us," then they might get the WRONG impression that baptism is essential to going to Heaven.
If we read the rest of the Verse, then the truth is clearly seen, "...not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God." Being baptized cannot forgive our sins. In fact, getting baptized will just get you wet! 1st Peter 3:21 states that baptism is the "like figure." Romans 6:5,6 plainly teaches that baptism is only the "likeness" of the Gospel, not the Gospel itself. Ironically, SDA's state this on the the above webpage, which is extremely CONTRADICTORY. How can baptism be "symbolic" if it also has the POWER to save. Romans 1:16 declares that the Gospel is the "power" of God unto salvation. Baptism is not mentioned.
You can argue with me all you want, but the SDA quote above requiring baptism for salvation speaks for itself. SDA is of the Devil, as was it's most influential leader, Ellen G. White who openly denied Jesus' deity in her writings.
The Devil is Subtle and Deceptive in Seventh-Day Adventism
Seventh Day Adventists [SDA] profess to believe that faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven. However, what they don't tell you is that they have a very different understanding of what the term “faith” means. To the Adventist, faith encompasses everything that the Christian life includes.
"To have faith means to find and accept the gospel treasure, with all the obligations which it imposes" (Christ's Object Lessons, p. 112).
SOURCE: SALVATION BY FAITH, Jan Paulsen;
http://www.adventistbiblicalresearch.org/documents/Salvation%20by%20Faith.htm
Obligations? What obligations? Eternal life is a free gift, paid for by Jesus' precious blood (Romans 4:5-6; 1st Peter 1:18-19). SDA is a works-based false religion, which mandates OBLIGATIONS that the Bible does NOT! There can be no obligations for something truly to be a gift! If I tell you that I bought you a birthday present, but first you must complete a list of obligations to have it; then it WOULDN'T truly be a gift! It would be a reward that you had earned.
The entire corrupted mindset of the Seventh-Day Adventist is that you had better do your best, while trusting Christ, and hope your best is good enough when Christ's work of Investigative Judgment is complete. This false doctrine is only taught by Adventists. The term Investigative Judgment isn't even found in the Bible. SDA's have their own bizarre demonic cult which is deceitful, packed full of lies and smells with the stench of sewage from Hell. Run, run, run while you can, before you get sucked into the deadly black hole of lies and deceit of Seventh-Day Adventism!!!
Thus, faith to an Adventist means that a person must be water baptized, go to church, faithfully live a righteous life, tithe, keep the SDA Sabbath, et cetera, to be saved in their religion. Of course, that is a damnable doctrine not taught in the Word of God. Seventh Day Adventism is a false religion based upon self-righteousness and a corrupt view of the gospel.
Biblical faith is simply resting in Jesus Christ for salvation (Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:3-5; Romans 10:3-4; Ephesians 2:8-9). Biblical faith imposes no obligation upon the sinner in order to be saved. Faith in the Lord is all that is necessary. Eternal life is a free gift (Romans 5:15;6:23), freely offered (Romans 10:13) and freely received (Revelation 22:17). Salvation is receiving, not giving. The sinner who believes on Jesus Christ, the Son of God, apart from all self-righteousness, will be saved and go to Heaven.
Seventh-Day Adventism is a Satanic Deception!
SDAs talk out of both-sides-of-their-mouth. On one hand they say that Jesus died once; YET, they simultaneously claim that there is a "second phase" to redemption, i.e., their devilish heresy of Investigative Judgment. Clearly, something is not right with SDA. You'll find it to be true that one lie always requires another lie to prop it up. For example: Catholics sinfully teach that Mary was born without a sin-nature, and that she never sinned one time. They call this the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception. But this new doctrine posed a big problem for Catholics, because if Mary never sinned, then Mary couldn't die... For the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). So to remedy the problem, Catholics fabricated another lie to support the first lie, and called it the Assumption of Mary, i.e., the false doctrine that Mary was bodily assumed into Heaven and never saw death. Do you see how the Devil does things? William Miller fabricated a big lie when he predicted the Lord's return in 1844, and then his followers fabricated an even bigger lie to cover it up, calling the new doctrine, Investigative Judgment. SDA is nothing more than a BIG LIE, as a cover-up to a previous lie.
It is tragic that men and women, in their woeful stubbornness and pride, are willing to corrupt the Scriptures in order to justify their foolishness and sin. SDA wouldn't exist today if it were not for the foolishness of William Miller, who errantly predicted the Lord's return in 1843. SDA was born out of a failed prophecy!!! This fact alone proves incontrovertibly that SDA is a scam, a hoax, and a false religion rooted in man's sinful pride and wickedness.
I plead with you to forsake the Seventh-Day Adventist false religion if you are a victim. Acts 16:31 is the only invitation which God ever gave for men to be saved ... "Believe upon the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved."
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Did Ellen White teach ‘A Different God’?
"The man Christ Jesus was not the Lord God Almighty." -Ellen G. White (1903, ms 150, SDA Commentary V, p. 1129)
Dr. Verle Streifling
Yes! Recounting her vision of December, 1844, Ellen speaks of her and Jesus as "In a moment we were winging our way upward…" Seeing this, in the light of her calling Him "Michael the Archangel" (Desire of Ages pp. 99, 379; Spiritual Gifts Vol. 1, p. 158; Prophets & Kings p. 572) one is led to question if she did not, in fact, really view Him as just that—an angel! And if so, what of His deity and bodily resurrection?
SDA Pioneers as Arians for over 50 years
DEFINITION:
Arian: The Son is not of the same substance as the Father but was created as an agent for creating the world. -Webster's Dictionary
It is well known that the early Adventist leaders and founders were Arians, who denied the deity of Christ, and the Trinity. Their article "The Doctrine of the Trinity Among Adventists" by Gerhard Pfandi, of their Biblical Research Institute (referred to as "Trinity" henceforth) tells us on page 1:
"Two of the principal founders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Joseph Bates and James White, were originally members of the Christian Connection Church which rejected the doctrine of the Trinity…Other prominent Adventists who spoke out against the Trinity were J.N. Loughborough, R.F. Cottrell, J.N. Andrews, and Uriah Smith…"
These SDA leaders denied Jesus’ deity and the Trinity. Joseph Bates, raised in the Congregational Church, repudiated the Trinity doctrine upon joining the Christian Connection Church. Bates learned the Sabbath doctrine from Rachel Oakes, a Seventh-day Baptist; however, Bates did not accept the Seventh-day Baptist doctrine of the Trinity. So, early Adventists had more in common with the Shakers, who not only kept the Sabbath and had prophets, but also believed in Arianism. Only by the turn of the century did Adventism begin to move out of Arianism to espousing Jesus’ deity, and subsequently, the Trinity. This was hard to do in light of Ellen White’s statements, spanning over 50 years, upholding Arianism.
Ellen White’s Arian Views
Ellen often called Jesus "The Son of God" at original creation. We read these words not seeing them as the Arian views they are, for they evoke the question " How was He ‘the Son of God?’" John 1:1-3 and Hebrews 1:10 show He was YHWH, the Word at creation, but became ‘Son of God’ and ‘Son of Man’ at His incarnation (Heb 1:5-6) when the Father said "I will become to Him a father, and He will become to me a Son" (cf Lk 1:35). Arians teach he was the ‘Son of God’ by being created or begotten by the Father, and then God created other things through him. So he was only a lesser deity, whose pre-eminence over the angels was conferred to him, by the Father. Ellen G White also held this Christ-debasing view:
Devolve: To transfer from one person to another: hand down.
Webster's Dictionary
"…yet, Jesus, God’s dear Son, had the pre-eminence over all the angelic host. He was one with the Father before the angels were created. Satan was envious of Christ and gradually assumed command which devolved on Christ alone.
"The great Creator assembled the heavenly host, that he might in the presence of all the angels confer special honor upon his Son…The Father then made known that it was ordained by himself that Christ, his Son, should be equal with himself." (Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1, pp. 17,18, emphasis supplied)
The article "Trinity" acknowledges this implies that "he was not equal to the Father before that time", for Jesus’ command was only ‘devolved’ or handed-down from the Father, and his equality was ‘conferred’ or positional equality rather than being equal by nature, as necessary for True Deity. (Gal 4:8).
Moving to Deity of Christ and the Trinity
Walter Rea informs us that in 1896 W.W. Prescott identified Jesus as the "I AM" of John 8:58 & Exodus 3:14, beginning the move toward Christ’s true deity and the Trinity. (SDA Forum, Feb. 14, 1982) "Trinity" says:
"The breakthrough came with the publication of Ellen White’s article 'Christ the Life-giver' in Signs of the Times in 1897, and the book The Desire of Ages in 1898…she says 'In Him was life original, unborrowed, underived.' In Desire of Ages…she quotes Jesus’ answer to the Jews in John 8:58 'Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was I AM'… 'He was equal with God, infinite and omnipotent…He is the eternal self-existing Son.'" (ms 101, 1897)
"Trinity" dubs these changing views "she received more light" and "increasing light leading to a clearer understanding" (page 3). On page 7 they say "Ellen White in 1905…unambiguously endorsed the Trinity doctrine" citing Evangelism, pages 614-615, where she calls the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit "the fullness of the God-head" individually, saying "There are three living persons of the heavenly trio…" Yet by 1919, SDA leaders had not united on Christ’s full deity or the Trinity (1919 Bible Conference, p. 57). Their 1915 Bible Readings for the Home only held Jesus "essential deity", limiting his equality with God to "proprietorship" of the angels, saints, etc. (p. 68); but failed to give any teaching of the Trinity at all! This had to be because Ellen’s 1897, 1898 and 1905 words were ambiguously modified by her other statements!
Dense Fog covering the ‘Light’
Walter Rea has shown many of the books and articles credited to Ellen were first written or assembled by her secretaries, Fanny Bolton and Marion Davis, who worked on Desire of Ages, using the work of other Christian writers as their sources. Thus those statements may not accurately portray Ellen’s own view of Christ. This becomes more apparent from some of her other statements written in that time period:
* 1897 Rev 8:3 "The ministry of the angel at the altar of incense is representative of Christ's intercession…" (ms 15, 1897).
* 1900 "The mighty angel who instructed John (Rev. 1:1) was no less than the person of Christ" (ms 59, 1900).
* 1903 "The man Christ Jesus was not the Lord God Almighty" (ms 150, SDA Bible Commentary Vol. 5, p. 1129)
* 1904 "To Christ had been given an exalted position. He has been made equal with the Father" (Testimonies vol. 8, p. 268)
* 1905 "The instruction…was so important that Christ came…to give it to his servant…" (ms 129; Bible Commentary vol. 7, p. 971)
* 1905 Rev 10:6 "In swearing by the creator, the angel who is Christ, swore by himself" (ibid., p. 798)
These statements, along with her 1844 vision of Jesus with wings, and her repeated calling Him the Archangel in Desire of Ages and other books, certainly befog her 1897 and 1898 statements regarding Jesus’ Deity. In Daniel and Revelation, page 341, Uriah Smith identified the angel of Rev 1:1, etc., as Gabriel. But Ellen made it to be Jesus Himself! Her error is manifest in the context of Rev 1:1; furthermore, the Greek word ‘allos’, used in Rev. 8:3, shows this angel the same kind as the seven angels of verse 2. In addition, in Rev. 19 the angel rebukes John’s attempt to worship him. "Trinity" quotes W.W. Prescott: "For a long time we believed…that Christ was created, in spite of what the Scripture says" (1919 Bible Conference p.62)
D.M. Canright showed how Ellen synthesized the risen Jesus with her view of him as the angel Michael. In Life of Mrs. E.G. White, chapter 17, page 31, he tells of Dr. Kellogg’s theory that the dead body would not be raised, but all that was left of a person at death was a record of his life kept in heaven, and a new body of new matter was raised and made to think that it was the same person as the old one. When asked if she had light on this, Ellen declared the Lord shew her not a particle of the old body would ever be raised, but a new body of new material would be formed. Canright asked "How about Christ’s body which was raised?" She responded "He dropped it all when he ascended". She failed to recognize him as ‘the man Christ Jesus’ (1 Tim 2:5 & Heb 7:24-25); and that ‘in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead in bodily form’ (Col 2:9).
Was the Father also Human?
This questions her 1905 "unambiguous" view of the Trinity, which "Trinity" tells of. It is also self-indicting, for she starts by saying "The Father is the fullness of the Godhead Bodily…" (Evangelism, p. 614; The Faith I Live By, p. 39; Testimonies…warning p.62; Bible Training School, Mar 1, 1906). Jesus said "God is Spirit" (John 4:24) and "a spirit does not have flesh and bone as you see I have" (Luke 24:39). So the Father cannot be the fullness of the Godhead bodily, which only Christ is, and Christ cannot be an angel, for He’s not a spirit, but ‘the man Christ Jesus’ risen ‘bodily’.
Ellen White: Satan has a body
"I was then shown Satan as he was, a happy, exalted angel. Then I was shown him as he now is. He still bears a kingly form. His features are still noble, for he is an angel fallen. But the expression of his countenance is full of anxiety, care, unhappiness, malice, hate, mischief, deceit, and every evil. That brow which was once so noble, I particularly noticed. His forehead commenced from his eyes to recede backward. I saw that he had demeaned himself so long, that every good quality was debased, and every evil trait was developed. His eyes were cunning, sly, and showed great penetration. His frame was large, but the flesh hung loosely about his hands and face. As I beheld him, his chin was resting upon his left hand. He appeared to be in deep thought. A smile was upon his countenance, which made me tremble, it was so full of evil, and Satanic slyness." (Spiritual Gifts, Vol. 1, p. 27)
Maybe Ellen was affected by both the Jehovah’s Witness (who began as Adventists) and the Mormons who wrote and prophesied in her day. The Witness predicted Jesus’ return in the early 1870s with the SDAs, then denied Jesus’ bodily resurrection to allow his spiritual presence. Joseph Smith widely published his visitation, by God and Christ, where God was not a spirit being, but a person of flesh and bones. This teaching was the basis of their "progression of God" doctrine, where Adam became God, and Jesus who was a man became God. In 1898, even SDAs such as Uriah Smith held this view, to a degree. In his book Looking Unto Jesus, Smith wrote "With the Son, the evolution of deity, as deity, ceased" (p. 13; op cit "Trinity " p. 2). From all the above, Ellen’s view of God was unbiblical. It was ‘a different Godhead’ with a ‘different Jesus’ and a ‘different Father’ from the real Jesus Christ and real Father found in the Scriptures.
Worse yet, her calling Christ an angel, namely Michael the Archangel, and affirming his body dropped off at his ascension, denies He is returning ‘in the flesh’. The SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 4, p. 860 and vol. 7, p. 706, holds her view that Christ is the Archangel who comes from heaven for his saints. Here we must note 2nd John 7:
"For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who deny Christ is coming in the flesh, this is the deceiver and the antichrist".
Scripture attests Jesus’ bodily resurrection and ascension, that He will return ‘in like manner’, He is the fullness of the Godhead bodily;, He is ‘the man Christ Jesus’ in heaven today; we are ‘bone of His bone and flesh of His flesh’; and when ‘he returns we will be like him’; receiving glorified resurrection bodies. Ellen’s making Him an angel, makes him to be a spirit, and denies He is coming in the flesh, which makes her both a false prophet, and anti-Christ against Christ Himself.
Obviously the light did not get brighter for Ellen. SDAs largely took the Trinity doctrine because it was Biblical, despite Ellen’s anti-Trinitarian statements over the years. Yet, for almost 2000 years the Orthodox church has held to the Trinity, while combating heresies in every century—-especially in this end of the Church age, when apostasy is so rampant. The Biblical view is so plain, that since 1931 it became the official position of the SDA Church, though the Arian views were not expunged from their books, and Ellen’s writings. Her vision that Satan was in full possession of the churches, all their prayers and professions are an abomination to God has been upheld, though her words are categorical indictment of the Trinity!
Seventh-day Adventist Anti-Trinitarians
"Trinity?" (page 5) tells that in recent years a number of anti-Trinitarian publications have appeared in the SDA church, contending that "the church as a whole rejected the doctrine of the Trinity, and it was not until many years after the death of Ellen G. White that the Adventist church changed their position in regards to the Trinity". By the evidence above it was more than 15 years after she died before a Trinity statement of faith is seen. Yet the SDA denomination upholds Arian members, and has been heavily promoting their reversion to Arianism, by two means in these last two decades.
They have been strongly advocating Ellen White as their ‘canonical’ and ‘divinely inspired’ interpreter of the Bible. Thus, her views have become more authoritative than Scripture itself. This was more subtly effected in their 1958 Bible Commentary, which upheld her positions and supplied her quotes as the authority that established them. So, they defended Jesus being Michael the Archangel, and upheld him as the angel of Revelation 1:1, 8:3, & 10:6, etc.
Also their Clear Word Bible1, has been heavily promoted since 1994. In America today, nearly half of the Adventist homes are already using this Adventist Bible, for regular reading and Bible study—many even for Sabbath School lesson study! The SDA Church has promoted this Bible because their unorthodox positions have been translated right into the text, including positions which came from Ellen White’s endorsements. But the sweet scroll that becomes bitter in the stomach, is that this ‘Bible’ upholds and promotes her Arianism as well: Gen 1:26; 3:22 God is speaking with His Son of making man; then of man’s fall into sin
Gen 1:28 "Then God and His Son blessed them and said "We have given you…"
Gen 1:31 "Then God looked at everything He had created (adds) through His Son
Rev 10:1 "Next I saw a mighty angel come down from heaven…(adds) Then I knew it was the Lord Jesus"
Rev 10:5 "Then this mighty angel (adds) the Lord Jesus…"
Rev 10:8+9 "…Go and take the little open book out of the hand of the mighty angel…so I went up to the Son of God …"
1 Ths 4:16 "When Christ descends from heaven, (adds) He as Michael the Archangel will give a shout…"
Rev 12:7 "…(adds) God’s Son Michael and the loyal angels fought against the dragon…"
Jude 9 "…(adds) the Lord Jesus Christ, also called Michael the Archangel…"
John 8:58 "…before Abraham was I AM" changed to "I existed before Abraham was born"
Col 1:16 "…By Him all things were created" changed to "…through him the Father created"
Col 1:15 "He is the firstborn over all creation" changed "He has the right to be placed over all creation"
Col 1:18 ".that in all things He might have pre-eminence" changed "…therefore He is worthy to be given first place."
Col 1:18 "He is the Beginning" changed to "He existed from the beginning"
Col 1:19 "The Father acknowledged Him as fully God, (adds) in spite of his human nature"
Heb 1:10 "You, O Yhwh, in the beginning laid the foundations of the earth…" is changed to "You existed before the beginning of time. You carried out our plan and created…"
Jn 20:28 "My Lord and My God" changed "Lord, you’re alive! They were right! I believe! You are the Son of God".
Acts 2:25 "I foresaw Yhwh always before my face" changed "I have seen the presence of God in all my life"
Tit 1:3,4; 3:4-6; 2:13; 2 Pet 1:1 Takes identity of ‘God’ from Jesus Christ, sometimes gives it to the Father!
John 10:30 "I and My Father are One" changed "I and my Father are so close we’re One"
Rev 3:14 "…the beginning (source) of the creation of God" changed to "who is in charge of God’s creation"
Rom 10:9,10 omits "that Jesus is LORD (Yhwh)"; "you shall be saved" changed: "you have the relation you need"
With SDAs heavily promoting Ellen’s infallible and canonical interpretive gift, and with such a gross perversion of the Bible, that so freely and heavily rewrites it to include Ellen’s unorthodox views, including her denial of Jesus’ absolute deity and the Trinity, and with SDAs yet upholding as members those who deny these essential articles from their statement of faith, actively destroying them, to support Ellen’s false views, it is only a matter of time before the whole denomination will revert to the Christ debasing positions they once held for 60 years!
The Hidden Heresies of Seventh-Day Adventism
The Seventh-Day Adventist Deception!
Sabbath Keepers Exposed
Lutheran Lies
by David J. Stewart
Sadly, the Lutheran religion is full of lying deceits of the Devil. Just as the cult of Roman Catholicism, the Lutheran religion is based largely upon manmade TRADITIONS and NOT upon the Word of God. The Word of God is the ONLY Authority upon which we should base our beliefs and faith.
One of the easiest ways to identify a FALSE religion is by finding out upon what authority their beliefs are based. For example: The Seventh-Day Adventists are a false religion whose beliefs are largely based upon the godless writings of a woman named Ellen G. White. Christian Scientists base their religious beliefs upon the heathen writings of Mary Eddy Baker.
The Jehovah's Witness cult base their beliefs largely upon the heretical writings of Charles Taze Russell. The cult of Scientology base their beliefs upon the hellish teachings of Ron Hubbard. Do you see what I am saying? EVERY false religion/cult can be traced back to some human AUTHORITY.
The Word of God, the Bible, should be our FINAL AUTHORITY in every matter. The heresies of the Lutheran FALSE religion can be traced back to the heretic, Martin Luther. I realize that Luther made a public profession of faith in Christ, but he also publicly ADDED the holy mass and baptism to his faith as well.
According to the Bible, Martin Luther is burning in hell today. I know what I just said would flabbergast the average protestant church member, but it is nonetheless true. martin Luther in his large and small catechisms blatantly declared that NO ONE could go to heaven without being baptized or partaking of the holy mass.
If you'll read the Lutheran Augsburg Confessions, you'll discover some awful heresies. The Lutherans actually believe that God couldn't come to the earth incarnate without MARY'S PERMISSION. That is ludicrous! The Lutherans believe that Mary is very dear to the heart of God, more dear than any other godly woman. This is heresy!
Though the Lutherans don't falsely recognize Mary as a co-redeemer as the Catholics do, they do RECOGNIZE Mary. It is a SIN to recognize Mary at all because the Bible NEVER tells us to recognize Mary. I experienced a very creepy feeling as I was reading some of the Lutherans hymns which hail Mary. Listen folks...if you hail Mary, you are hailing Satan!
A Lutheran article entitled, "Mary, Mother of the Church" written by Darel E. Paul claims that Mary is the MOTHER complement of God the Father and Christ the Son. This is heresy! Following are some quotes (in green font) from Darel E. Paul's Lutheran article and my rebuttal using the Bible.
It is common to hear Roman Catholics speak of "Mother Church." You might even hear a Lutheran use the phrase, although unfortunately as often in sarcasm as in sincerity. All Lutherans, however, should gladly embrace the language of the Church as Mother. We can find testimony to this understanding in no less a source than the Large Catechism. In the section "Of the Creed", Luther speaks of the Church as
the mother that begets and bears every Christian through the Word of God.
The Church is the mother who begets and bears the Christian because the Church is the site and the means by which the Holy Spirit works in the life of the Christian. The Church with the Holy Spirit begets the Christian, and the Church bears the Christian in his or her growth "to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ." (Eph. 4: 13) The Church is that tender mother who nurtures us, teaches us, guides us, admonishes us, protects us, and most of all, through the sacraments which are her mark, administers to us the forgiveness of sins. As the Large Catechism continues,
outside of this Christian Church, where the Gospel is not, there is no forgiveness, as also there can be no holiness [sanctification].
She does none of these things on her own authority, of course, but only on the authority of God Himself. Jesus Christ has given to her the keys to the kingdom (Matt. 16: 19), and He has promised that the gates of hell shall not prevail against her (Matt. 16: 18).
I do NOT intend to be unkind, but the preceding Lutheran doctrines are straight from hell, not found in the Bible. There is NOTHING in the Bible which even hints that the church was ever supposed to be our "Mother." The Lutherans are following the Roman Catholic monstrosity from afar off. It is Satanic to view the church as our mother. The Bible teaches that we are born again by the Word of God...
"Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever." —1st Peter 1:23
God's children are NOT begotten by the church, but rather by the Word of God which is Jesus Christ (John 1:1,14; Revelation 19:13). When a person is "born again," the Spirit of Christ is born in them (Romans 8:9). The church CANNOT do this! The church is composed of believers, it CANNOT create new believers. Mr. Paul says that "The Church with the Holy Spirit begets the Christian." Lies! NOTHING in the Bible even suggests such demonic heresy! It is the Word of God and the Holy Spirit that begets the Christian, the church has NOTHING to do with salvation!
The ONLY responsibility of the church is soul winning, preaching the gospel to the world. In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus gave us the Great Commission to go into all the world with the gospel. It is extremely DANGEROUS to teach that the church is our "Mother." If it's wrong for the Catholics to teach such evil doctrines, then it is EQUALLY wrong for the Lutherans to teach it.
The Lutheran's reasoning is flawed. Just because the Bible speaks of "God the Father" and "God the Son" does NOT demand that there be a mother. We must be extremely careful not to read into the Bible what is NOT there. Here are some more Lutheran heresies concerning Mary by Darel E. Paul (with quotes from Martin Luther)...
THE VIRGIN MOTHER
While the language of the Church as our Mother may sound vaguely acceptable to the Lutheran, the language of the Virgin Mary as our Mother is harder to swallow. And yet, what more easy conclusion can one draw then that, with Christ as our Brother and God our Father, our mother should therefore be the same mother which bore Christ and the same woman chosen by our Father to bear His Son? Martin Luther wrote that:
Mary is the Mother of Jesus and the Mother of all of us even though it was Christ alone who reposed on her knees . . . If he is ours, we ought to be in his situation; there where he is, we ought also to be and all that he has ought to be ours, and his mother is also our mother.
Yet what is the contemporary Lutheran's reaction to this statement? To run in fear from 'Romanizing ideas', or to embrace it in joy? If we listen to Luther, we hear that we are not motherless Christians. Rather:
This is the great joy, of which the angel [of the Lord (Luke 2: 9-12)] speaks, this is the consolation and the superabundant goodness of God, that man (if he has this faith) may boast of such treasure as that Mary is his real mother, Christ his brother, and God his father. For these things are, all of them, true and they come to pass, provided we believe them.
Did you read that? Martin Luther said that Mary is "also our mother." Do you see why I call Martin Luther an unsaved heretic! Mary is NOT my mother. Mary was the earthly mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the few children she conceived AFTER marrying Joseph latter on. Mary is NOT the Mother of any Christian today and it is DAMNABLE HERESY to tech that she is. If you are a Lutheran, you might as well walk down the street to your local Catholic religion and become a Catholic because you're in the same boat already.
Mary Worship
Though not to the idolatrous extent that the Catholics idolize Mary, the Lutherans follow in the same adulterous steps of the Great Whore, Roman Catholicism. The photo at the left is one depiction of the Lutheran Mary.
Though the Halo around Mary's head is missing, it is still disconcerting (and unbiblical) for anyone to recognize her at all. Mary is no more to be praised than any other godly mother. In a poem titled "Swept Up In Joy" by David Miller, a Lutheran Minister, he says the following:
I tried to pray through my distress as the choir sang of Mary: "Hail favored one, the Lord is with thee." But my thoughts connected only with my anxiety.
"Hail favored one?" Excuse me, but where in the Bible are we ever commanded to recognize Mary at all? Jesus never even hinted for anyone to praise Mary. This is a MANMADE TRADITION, and it came out of the Great Whore of Catholicism. Just as Catholics deny that they worship Mary (which they obviously do), so do the Lutherans deny that they worship Mary to a lesser degree.
Barbara Owen, a member of Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, Annapolis, Md., is the editor of Daily Readings from Luther's Writings, Augsburg Fortress. The following quotes are from her article "Luther On Mary":
The Scriptures always point to Christ as the one who saves. Luther characteristically said: "Oh, how many kisses we bestowed on Mary! But she did not redeem and save me."
But Luther also honored Mary and her "unique place in all of [humankind]." He insisted "the festivals of the Purification and Annunciation of Mary may be continued, and for the time being her Assumption and Nativity." He could even imagine her as a heavenly intercessor.
The first couple of sentences are ok (and this is all that MOST people see when they look at Lutheranism), but take a look at the sentences which follow. This is shocking! Martin Luther said that he could even imagine Mary as a "heavenly intercessor." Folks, that's devilish doctrine! In one breath Martin Luther admits that Mary CANNOT redeem anyone, and in the next breath he speaks blasphemy against God.
"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" -1st Timothy 2:5
Mary is NOT an intercessor and you had better get that straight because Martin Luther was a doctrinal mess. Here is a whole bunch of demon doctrine from Martin Luther (the source is from the same article above, Luther On Mary):
Luther noted Mary's humility: "So the wondrous pure spirit of Mary is worthy of even greater praise, because having such overwhelming honors heaped upon her head, she does not let them tempt her [to pride]. ... [In] truth she thrusts [pride and honor] from her and would have us honor God in her and come through her to a good confidence in His grace."
Mary is a model for us and a comfort. Luther wrote: "O Blessed Virgin, Mother of God, what great comfort God has shown us in you, by so graciously regarding your unworthiness and low estate. This encourages us to believe that henceforth He will not despise us poor and lowly ones, but graciously regard us also, according to your example."
Mary isn't "a goddess who could grant gifts or render aid, as some suppose when they pray and flee to her rather than to God," Luther wrote. "She does nothing, God does all. We ought to call upon her, that for her sake God may grant and do what we request." Luther biographer, Martin Brecht, describes Luther's thoughts: Mary is "the model for believers, and, above all, the example of God's action. It is God's grace that we are to admire in Mary, nothing else."
Through faith, Luther wrote, a person "may boast of such treasure as that Mary is his real mother, Christ his brother, and God his father.... By this token you sit assuredly in the Virgin Mary's lap and are her dear child."
The Catholics teach that Mary is a "co-redeemer" with Christ. Of course, that is a lie of the devil. Jesus is the ONLY Redeemer. Though the Lutherans deny this heresy, they are woefully guilty of creating their own heresy by praying to Mary. Did you read what Luther said above? -"We ought to call upon her, that for her sake God may grant and do what we request." Heresy! Show me that in the Word of God!
I triple-dog dare you to show me one verse in the Bible that says we should pray, admire, praise, or seek to contact Jesus' mother in ANY way. You CANNOT! Show me where the Bible teaches that we should expect God to answer our prayers for Mary's sake. The Lutheran church in NO church, but a bastard child of the Mother of harlots (Roman Catholicism). Luther prayed..."O Blessed Virgin, Mother of God, what great comfort God has shown us in you..."
Like I said, Catholicism never came out of Martin Luther. Even more sickening is Luther's comment above..."a person "may boast of such treasure as that Mary is his real mother, Christ his brother, and God his father." Whoa! Martin Luther is guilty of the same thing that Roman Catholics are guilty of... ELEVATING MARY! Martin Luther speaks out of both sides of his mouth—He tells us that Mary does nothing, yet we should praise her greatly. But what does the Bible say...
"I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." -Isaiah 42:8
If Martin Luther were alive today, he would be another ecumenical heretic like Billy Graham. Read the shocking heresy found at http://orthodoxlutheran.fws1.com/bvm/books.html...
In 1996, Pope John Paul II concluded that the title 'Mother of God' "proclaims the nobility of woman and her very high vocation. God, in effect, treats Mary as a free and responsible person and does not fulfill the Incarnation of his Son until after he has obtained her consent." Lutherans fully agree with this understanding of Mary.
Are you getting this? Lutherans believe that God could not come to the earth incarnate without Mary's PERMISSION. If you'll read the Bible, you'll quickly learn that Mary was ALREADY pregnant before she or Joseph knew what was going on. God did NOT need or ask for Mary's permission.
Lutherans are basically unofficial Catholics. They read out of the Apocrypha like the Catholics. They recognize Catholic saints, holidays and festivals. They baptize infants like the Catholics.
Awake to Righteousness!
For some strange reason, we Christians are slow to see what the devil is up to. I am amazed at how few websites there are EXPOSING the heresies of the Lutheran false religion. The Lutheran religion is even MORE dangerous than Roman Catholicism because it does claim salvation by grace through faith. But what people FAIL to realize is that EVERY Lutheran also ADDS baptism and holy communion to that faith in Christ. It is no longer faith.
There are an estimated sixty million Lutherans (60,000,000!). Lutheranism is one of the biggest cults in the world next to Buddhism, Islam and Catholicism. Why are the churches silent? I am an Independent Fundamental Baptist. I wish I could wake up more Christians to contend for the faith against these less obvious cults like the Lutheran religion.
It is a good indicator of the apostasy of our generation that so many believers actually think that Lutherans are Christians. Are you a Christian?
"Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?" -2nd Corinthians 13:5
The Apostle Paul didn't take any chances, he warned the people that churchianity doesn't give us Christianity. Sadly, I fear that most Lutherans have churchianity without Christianity. I can confidently say that if you follow the teachings of the Lutheran church that you WILL end up in hell.
Why? Because you are ADDING works to your faith. Romans 11:6 warns that you cannot be saved by grace and works, it's one or the other. For Lutherans to claim that they are NOT trusting in works, while REQUIRING baptism and holy communion for salvation is a hypocritical contradiction.
On the surface Lutherans speak of faith alone in Christ, but delve deeper into their beliefs and you'll find doctrines of devils, Satanic Catholicism, straight from the depths of hell. Don't be fooled. Salvation can ONLY be obtained through childlike faith in the Saviour.
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False Religions
Lutheranism Exposed!
Infant Baptism Exposed
Damnable Lutheran Doctrines
The Truth About Martin Luther
Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Martin Luther was a Mary Worshipper
What's Wrong With The Lutheran Religion?
Who Can Forgive Sins? (by Pastor Max D. Younce)
Martin Luther — Master Of Deceit
(An excellent 277 page online book by Dr. Max D. Younce, Th.D. Requires free Adobe Acrobat)
AUDIO SERMONS BY PASTOR MAX D. YOUNCE
Infant Baptism -part 1 | MP3
Infant Baptism -part 2 | MP3
Martin Luther -Master of Deceit -part 1 | MP3
Martin Luther -Master of Deceit -part 2 | MP3
Martin Luther and the 10 Commandments | MP3
Martin Luther's Unbiblical Philosophies:
Part One | MP3
Part Two | MP3
Part Three | MP3
Ye Must Be Born Again!
The Damnable Martin Luther Deception!
By David J. Stewart
"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies..." -2nd Peter 2:1
Our fundamental Bible churches today are filled with ignorant believers who view Martin Luther as a great hero of the faith. Tragically, Martin Luther was a heretic! I realize this comes as a shock to many Christians; but, the proof is undeniable. The Biblical teaching of being saved by faith alone is often attributed to Martin Luther; BUT, nothing could be further from the truth.
Indeed, Luther and the other reformers did challenge the Catholic Church that sold indulgences and offered a “works-based” type of salvation. However, just because Martin Luther protested against the Catholic Church doesn't mean that he was saved. Martin Luther often taught that salvation was based on faith alone, and not received based upon a person’s meritorious works; however, Luther’s idea of faith alone does not conform to the Biblical teaching that baptism is not required for salvation.
While it is understood that the opinions of men are in no way authoritative when it comes to God’s plan for salvation, it is nonetheless interesting to note that Martin Luther believed wholeheartedly in the necessity of baptism as a prerequisite for salvation. In his Large Catechism, Luther wrote:
[I] affirm that Baptism is no human trifle, but that it was established by God Himself. Moreover, He earnestly and solemnly commanded that we must be baptized or we shall not be saved. No one is to think that it is an optional matter like putting on a red coat. It is of greatest importance that we hold Baptism in high esteem as something splendid and glorious. The reason why we are striving and battling so strenuously for this view of Baptism is that the world nowadays is full of sects that loudly proclaim that Baptism is merely an external form and that external forms are useless.... Although Baptism is indeed performed by human hands, yet it is truly God’s own action (1978, pp. 98-99). -SOURCE: Luther, Martin (1978), Luther’s Large Catechism, (Saint Louis, MO: Concordia).
From Luther’s own comments about baptism, it is clear that he taught water baptism as essential for salvation. Many Protestant denominations today have been infected with Luther's damnable heresy. Sadly, most fundamental Bible-believing churches have also been caught up in the woeful Martin Luther deception.
Martin Luther was subtle, just as Satan--teaching that salvation is by faith alone, while simultaneously requiring baptism to be saved. Obviously, Luther didn't consider baptism a self-righteous work. The Word of God states in John 3:18, "He that believeth on him is not condemned..." I don't see any mention of "baptism" there. John the Apostle professed in 1st John 5:13 the purpose of his Epistle ... "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life." Carefully notice that John never mentions baptism in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd John. By the way, John doesn't mention speaking in tongues either.
The Apostle wrote 1st John to enlighten us how to KNOW we are saved. It is ludicrous for Charismatics to claim speaking in tongues as evidence of being saved. It is also ludicrous for anyone to claim that baptism is necessary for salvation. If this were the case, then John WOULD have mentioned it. Romans 4:5 plainly states, "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness." There's NO mention of baptism.
What, then, would Martin Luther say to those today who teach that “faith alone” excludes baptism? Listen to Luther's own words concerning the Biblical doctrine of "faith alone" ...
But our know-it-alls, the new spirit people, claim that faith alone saves and that human works and outward forms contribute nothing to this. We answer: It is of course true that nothing in us does it except faith, as we shall hear later. But these blind leaders of the blind refuse to see that faith must have something in which it believes, that is, something it clings to, something on which to plant its feet and into which to sink its roots. Thus faith clings to the water and believes Baptism to be something in which there is pure salvation and life, not through the water, as I have emphasized often enough, but because God’s name is joined to it ... It follows from this that whoever rejects Baptism rejects God’s word, faith, and the Christ who directs us to Baptism and binds us to it (1978, pp. 101-102). -SOURCE: Luther, Martin (1978), Luther’s Large Catechism, (Saint Louis, MO: Concordia).
Martin Luther was a heretic! He ignorantly wrestled the Scriptures and believed things about the Bible that were not true. Martin Luther rejected the Book of Revelation because he couldn't understand it. The Biblical teaching of “faith only” which is so often attributed to Martin Luther, has nothing to do with Martin Luther.
This is the damnable Martin Luther deception! From the quotes we have read by Martin Luther, it is abundantly clear that Luther DIDN'T believe in "faith only" for salvation. Luther speaks out of both sides of his mouth. Martin Luther’s words are unambiguous and clear--his "faith alone" did not exclude baptism as necessary for salvation.
So many people today ignorantly tout Martin Luther as the great reformer of the "faith only" movement; but, in reality, Luther was a heretic who fathered the baptismal regeneration movement. Luther is tragically burning in Hell. The damnable Martin Luther deception has caused Christians around the world to remain silent concerning the evils of the Lutheran religion. Lutheranism is of the Devil.
"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils." -1st Timothy 4:1
False Religions
Martin Loser
Lutheran Lies
Lutheranism Exposed!
Infant Baptism Exposed
Damnable Lutheran Doctrines
The Truth About Martin Luther
Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Ecumenical Protestants Praise Mary
Martin Luther was a Mary Worshipper
What's Wrong With The Lutheran Religion?
Who Can Forgive Sins? (by Dr. Max D. Younce, Th.D.)
Martin Luther — Master Of Deceit
(An excellent 277 page online book by Dr. Max D. Younce, Th.D. Requires free Adobe Acrobat)
AUDIO SERMONS BY PASTOR MAX D. YOUNCE
Infant Baptism -part 1 | MP3
Infant Baptism -part 2 | MP3
Martin Luther -Master of Deceit -part 1 | MP3
Martin Luther -Master of Deceit -part 2 | MP3
Martin Luther and the 10 Commandments | MP3
Martin Luther's Unbiblical Philosophies:
Part One | MP3
Part Two | MP3
Part Three | MP3
Ye Must Be Born Again!
Lutheran Mary Worship!
By David J. Stewart
Though not to the idolatrous extent that the Catholics idolize Mary, the Lutherans follow in the same adulterous steps of The Great Whore, Roman Catholicism. The photo at the right is one depiction of the Lutheran Mary. Though the Halo around Mary's head is missing, it is still disconcerting (and unbiblical) for anyone to recognize her at all. Mary is no more to be praised than any other godly mother. In a poem titled "Swept Up In Joy" by David Miller, a Lutheran Minister, he says the following:
I tried to pray through my distress as the choir sang of Mary: "Hail favored one, the Lord is with thee." But my thoughts connected only with my anxiety.
"Hail favored one?" Pardon me, but where in the Bible are we ever commanded to recognize Mary at all? Jesus never even hinted for anyone to praise Mary. This is a MANMADE TRADITION, and it came out of the Great Whore of Catholicism. Just as Catholics deny that they worship Mary (which they obviously do), so do the Lutherans deny that they worship Mary.
Lutherans Sinfully Recognize Mary as a Heavenly Intercessor
Barbara Owen, a member of Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, Annapolis, Md., is the editor of Daily Readings from Luther's Writings, Augsburg Fortress. The following quotes are from her article "Luther On Mary":
The Scriptures always point to Christ as the one who saves. Luther characteristically said: "Oh, how many kisses we bestowed on Mary! But she did not redeem and save me."
But Luther also honored Mary and her "unique place in all of [humankind]." He insisted "the festivals of the Purification and Annunciation of Mary may be continued, and for the time being her Assumption and Nativity." He could even imagine her as a heavenly intercessor.
The first couple of sentences are ok (and this is all that MOST people see when they look at Lutheranism), but take a look at the sentences which follow. This is shocking! Martin Luther said that he could even imagine Mary as a "heavenly intercessor." Folks, that's devilish doctrine! In one breath Martin Luther admits that Mary CANNOT redeem anyone, and in the next breath he speaks blasphemy against God.
"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" -1st Timothy 2:5
Mary is NOT an intercessor and you had better get that straight because Martin Luther was a doctrinal mess. Here is a whole bunch of demon doctrine from Martin Luther (the source is from the same article above, Luther On Mary):
Luther noted Mary's humility: "So the wondrous pure spirit of Mary is worthy of even greater praise, because having such overwhelming honors heaped upon her head, she does not let them tempt her [to pride]. ... [In] truth she thrusts [pride and honor] from her and would have us honor God in her and come through her to a good confidence in His grace."
Mary is a model for us and a comfort. Luther wrote: "O Blessed Virgin, Mother of God, what great comfort God has shown us in you, by so graciously regarding your unworthiness and low estate. This encourages us to believe that henceforth He will not despise us poor and lowly ones, but graciously regard us also, according to your example."
Mary isn't "a goddess who could grant gifts or render aid, as some suppose when they pray and flee to her rather than to God," Luther wrote. "She does nothing, God does all. We ought to call upon her, that for her sake God may grant and do what we request." Luther biographer, Martin Brecht, describes Luther's thoughts: Mary is "the model for believers, and, above all, the example of God's action. It is God's grace that we are to admire in Mary, nothing else."
Through faith, Luther wrote, a person "may boast of such treasure as that Mary is his real mother, Christ his brother, and God his father.... By this token you sit assuredly in the Virgin Mary's lap and are her dear child."
Millions of Catholics believe that Mary is a "co-redeemer" with Christ. Of course, that is a lie of the Devil. Jesus is the ONLY Redeemer. Though the Lutherans deny this heresy, they are woefully guilty of creating their own heresy by praying to Mary. Did you read what Luther said above? ... "We ought to call upon her, that for her sake God may grant and do what we request." Blasphemy! Show me that in the Word of God! I triple-dog dare you to show me one verse in the Bible that says we should pray, admire, praise, or try to contact Jesus' mother in ANY way. You CANNOT! Show me where the Bible teaches that we should expect God to answer our prayers for Mary's sake. The Lutheran church is NO church, but a bastard child of the Mother of Harlots (Roman Catholicism). Luther prayed... "O Blessed Virgin, Mother of God, what great comfort God has shown us in you..." Like I said, Catholicism never came out of Martin Luther. Even more sickening is Luther's comment above... "a person may boast of such treasure as that Mary is his real mother, Christ his brother, and God his father." Whoa! Martin Luther is guilty of the same sin that Roman Catholics are guilty of... ELEVATING MARY! Martin Luther speaks out of both sides of his mouth--He tells us that Mary does nothing, yet he says we should praise her greatly. But what does the Bible say...
"I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." -Isaiah 42:8
If Martin Luther were alive today, he would be another ecumenical heretic like Billy Graham.
Lutherans Sinfully Teach that Jesus Needed Mary's Permission to Become Incarnate
Read the shocking heresy found at http://orthodoxlutheran.fws1.com/bvm/books.html...
In 1996, Pope John Paul II concluded that the title 'Mother of God' "proclaims the nobility of woman and her very high vocation. God, in effect, treats Mary as a free and responsible person and does not fulfill the Incarnation of his Son until after he has obtained her consent." Lutherans fully agree with this understanding of Mary.
Are you getting this? Lutherans believe that God could not come to the earth incarnate without Mary's PERMISSION. If you'll read the Bible, you'll quickly learn that Mary was ALREADY pregnant before she or Joseph knew what was going on. God did NOT need or ask for Mary's permission.
Lutherans are basically unofficial Catholics. They read out of the Apocrypha like the Catholics. They recognize Catholic saints, holidays and festivals. They baptize infants like the Catholics. They even believe in the damnable doctrines of the Immaculate Conception of Mary and The Assumption of Mary...
The May 1997 issue of New Covenant magazine (a Charismatic Roman Catholic publication) contains an article by Lutheran minister, Charles Dickson, titled, Mary: Bridge to Christian Unity. Mr. Dickson states...
"What Protestants have had difficulty understanding are the intentions of Catholic teachings about Mary. In the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption teachings it has not been the intention of the Catholic Church to elevate the Blessed Virgin Mary to deity status, but rather to show her as the shining model of genuine Christian hope. It is the hope for all humankind. Such a rereading and enlightened understanding on the part of the Protestant community will help to refocus the attention of the entire Christian world on Mary, not as a point of division, but as the real bridge to unity for us all" (Charles Dickson, "Mary: Bridge to Christian Unity," New Covenant, May 1997, pp. 6,8).
Mr. Dickson further states...
"The agony that a mother experiences when her children are squabbling and fighting among themselves may be a fair analogy to describe the agony the Blessed Virgin Mary must experience amidst the quarrels dividing the disciples of her Son. In view of this it is not surprising that the bishop of Osnabruck in Germany has suggested that Mary be regarded as the 'patroness' of ecumenism, the rallying point where Christians of all varieties may find unity, common goals and mutual love."
"As Lutheran theologian Harding Meyer recently observed, 'Luther, Malancthon and Zwingli not only did not question teachings about Mary, they explicitly adopted them.' These teachings included the virgin birth, the doctrine of the Theotokos (Mother of God), the semper virgo (ever-virgin) of the Fifth Ecumenical Council, and the sanctification of Mary as advocated by St. Bernard, St. Thomas Aquinas and others."
"The job for both Catholics and Protestants in our day, then, becomes one of healing. We need to search diligently for ways of unburdening the Mariological problem that has so splintered our efforts at unity. ... In all these efforts, the Blessed Mother of Our Lord waits with open arms for her children to cease their quarrels and become a family again. She is truly the bridge to Christian unity.
"The starting point for building such unity is the recognition by all that Jesus is our Savior and Lord. Mary, by God's decree, is always a part of that relationship."
This is all blasphemy against the Word of God! Christians are commanded to separate from unbelievers in 2nd Corinthians 6:14,17... "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers... Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord..." Protestants, if genuine Christians, are forbidden to yoke together with the Hellish whore of Catholicism. Sadly, many Protestant organizations, such as the Lutherans, on NOT Christians. Few people today care to realize that Martin Luther still remained in the Catholic Church two additional years after his alleged conversion to Bible Christianity. Martin Luther's 95 Thesis were mostly criticisms against the policies of the Catholic Church, and not their doctrinal errors. Martin Luther was a Mary Worshipper, even after his alleged conversion. Luther taught Baptismal Regeneration, which few Bible-believing Christians today dare to admit.
The Scriptures do NOT call us to "unite" with those who disobey, corrupt, and blaspheme the Word of God! It is much better to be DIVIDED over truth, than to be UNITED by error. The Devil's crowd says, "Let us lay aside our doctrinal and moral differences and unite"; BUT, God's Word says, "...come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord..."
The Bible doesn't elevate Mary to any degree. Lutherans, as Catholics, have bought into the Satanic pagan religion of the Queen of Heaven (Jeremiah 7:18). To recognize Mary in any capacity is a woeful sin. Isaiah 42:8 clearly states that God will NOT share His glory with another, nor his praise with graven images (i.e., statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary).
False Religions
Lutheran Lies
Infant Baptism Exposed
Damnable Lutheran Doctrines
The Truth About Martin Luther
Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Ecumenical Protestants Praise Mary
Martin Luther was a Mary Worshipper
What's Wrong With The Lutheran Religion?
Who Can Forgive Sins? (by Dr. Max D. Younce, Th.D)
Martin Luther — Master Of Deceit
(An excellent 277 page online book by Dr. Max D. Younce, Th.D. Requires free Adobe Acrobat)
AUDIO SERMONS BY PASTOR MAX D. YOUNCE
Infant Baptism -part 1 | MP3
Infant Baptism -part 2 | MP3
Martin Luther -Master of Deceit -part 1 | MP3
Martin Luther -Master of Deceit -part 2 | MP3
Martin Luther and the 10 Commandments | MP3
Martin Luther's Unbiblical Philosophies:
Part One | MP3
Part Two | MP3
Part Three | MP3
Ye Must Be Born Again!
Modernism EXPOSED!
by David J. Stewart
Modernists are False Prophets!
Modernism is religious liberalism! These are the people who claim to know God, or to be spiritual; but, they deny one or more of the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith. Others aren't sure if there is a God, but they claim to be spiritual. A perfect example is the Unitarian Universalism Church, whose members are 18% Atheist. The organization boasts of having no doctrinal statement whatsoever. They fully deny the Word of God; yet, claim to worship God. Another Modernist was Martin Luther King Jr. who denied the deity of Christ; yet, falsely claimed to be a Christian. Another modernist was C.S. Lewis who believed the Bible contains myths, believed in purgatory, believed being born again was a lifelong process, taught works salvation, denied the penalty of Hell, etc. C.S. Lewis was an unsaved heretic who fooled many people into thinking he was a Christian.
Sylvia Browne's Heresy
A popular modernist today is psychic, Sylvia Browne. From looking at Sylvia's website, you could easily get the impression that she is a Christian if you didn't know any better. On her main page it reads...
"God love you - I do, Sylvia"
Ironically, Sylvia Browne also professes to have a "love for God."
"In April 1986, Sylvia Browne embarked upon the most important chapter of her life. She founded a spiritual organization called Society of Novus Spiritus. This decision was a natural extension of her love for God and for all of humanity." -SOURCE
1st John 3:18 states...
"My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth."
Sylvia Browne loves with her words, but not with the Truth of God's Word. She denies the deity of Christ, denies that Jesus died upon the cross for our sins, and denies that Jesus rose from the dead. She certainly is NO Christian. When Sylvia Browne speaks of the "spirit," she is speaking of a familiar spirit (a demonic spirit); not, the Holy Spirit of God. Jesus clearly said in John 4:24 that God can ONLY be worshipped in truth. This is why Jesus said that the people in Mark 7:7 were worshipping God in VAIN, because they were following the traditions of men instead of the commandments of God.
Modernists are Everywhere Today!
There are tens-of-millions of Modernists today. Here is what the beloved Evangelist, Dr. John R. Rice had to say (from his excellent book, FALSE DOCTRINES, 1970, page 407, ISBN: 0-87398-251-7)...
"There are infidels who claim to be Christians. They fit exactly the dictionary definition of infidels, denying the essentials of the Christian faith. They have exactly the position of Ingersoll, Tom Paine, and Voltaire, but they are in the church and willfully deceive God's people because they want the prestige, the income, the influence of the Christian religion."
I recently received a letter from a woman who requested if she could use some of my writings to promote their ministry. She provided a link to their website. At first glance of their website, I was impressed that they wanted to win twenty million people to the Lord by the year 2020. Then I noticed a big advertisement, begging for money to support their cause ... in India. I carefully looked at their website and couldn't find a Gospel presentation or a doctrinal statement. Then I read that their ministries' goal was to lead people to renounce all other gods, and MAKE A COMMITMENT TO CHRIST (aka, Lordship Salvation). I wrote her back and kindly explained to her that making a commitment to Christ will never save anyone. The Word of God teaches us to BELIEVE on Christ for salvation (Acts 16:31), not make a commitment to Him. Jesus doesn't ask us to give up anything to be saved.
Eternal life is a FREE GIFT which God wants to give us through Christ (Romans 5:15, 6:23). We can only be saved by faith alone in Jesus Christ. There are people everywhere today making commitments to Christ, turning over new leafs, living for Christ, giving up the world, finding spirituality; BUT, they're not coming to Jesus Christ to have their sins forgiven. No amount of dedication, religion, or commitment can save anyone. You are a dirty rotten sinner, deserving of Hell; but, Jesus shed His precious blood for you because He loves you. If you'll trust upon Christ, and the blood He shed for you to forgive your sins, then you will be saved.
This type of heretical liberalism exists everywhere today. Billy Graham's message is so watered down that it would never offend any Catholic (which is why they love him so much). Every Catholic believes in the basic Gospel; BUT, the Catholics have ADDED works to it. They've added the seven sacraments: baptism, confirmation, confession, holy communion, etc. They also bow down in idolatry to Mary. They also believe that a sinful man like the priest can forgive their sins instead of Christ (1st Timothy 2:5). Catholics will not tolerate anyone telling them that Mary worship is idolatry. According to the Word of God, religious liberals come to us "with feigned words" ... "And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you..." (2nd Peter 2:3).
Max Lucado of the Church of Christ and Michael W. Smith, Apostates!
Michael W. Smith's apostasy doesn't end with Catholics; he is also in bed with the demonic Church of Christ minister, Max Lucado. They have traveled extensively across America touring together, bringing their apostasy to a cult so-called church near you.
Max Lucado is a false prophet, who plainly teaches that a person MUST be water baptized to get to Heaven. This false doctrine of devils is known as “Baptismal Regeneration,” i.e., they believe that water baptism regenerates (makes a person born-again). This is what the heretic Martin Luther taught, which Lutherans still hold to today because they are fools. But the Bible teaches something VERY different. Biblically, we are born-again only by faith in Jesus Christ, the Word of God. 1st Peter 1:23 teaches that we are born-again by the Seed of God's Word.
Max Lucado is a best-selling Modernist (an unsaved phony who claims to be a genuine Christian) author and well-known minister. Lucado has written 60 books with over 30 million copies in print, and currently serves as senior minister at Oak Hills Church (formerly Oak Hills Church of Christ) in San Antonio, Texas. Lucado was named “America's Pastor” by Billy Graham's apostate Christianity Today magazine and in 2005 was named by Reader's Digest as “The Best Preacher in America.” He has been featured on The Fox News Channel, NBC Nightly News, Larry King Live, and USA Today, and a bunch of other worldly demonic shows.
James 4:4 identifies Max Lucado as an enemy of God, since he is a friend of the carnal world. Lucado's books are regularly on the New York Times Best Seller List. He has been featured speaker at the National Prayer Breakfast (where so-called “prayers” are read from a piece of paper, prewritten and not from the heart). It's all a bunch of formalism, sinful hypocrisy and ecumenical uniting by error. God wants us to divide over truth rather than unite by error (Matthew 10:34).
Tragically, Max Lucado is an ecumenical false prophet, who teaches the Church of Christ's false doctrine that salvation comes only after baptism. Lucado deceitfully claims that he doesn't believe in Baptismal Regeneration; yet he teaches that water baptism is essential to being saved...
"Baptism effectively seals our salvation."
"In baptism God signs and seals our conversion to him."
SOURCE: http://www.maxlucado.com/pdf/baptism.upwords.pdf
Baptismal Regeneration is a demonic doctrine of devils, a works-based salvation. The Bible NEVER tells anyone to be water baptized in order to be saved. Max Lucado teaches that baptism seals our salvation. That is not what the Bible teaches. The Bible teaches that those who BELIEVE are sealed with the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13, “In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise.”
Oprah Winfrey's Heresy
We read in Matthew 7:21-23...
"Not 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. 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? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."
The world is filled with such false teachers, who teach about spirituality and God; BUT, don't know God, and have not the truth of Jesus Christ. One such heretic is Oprah Winfrey. Oprah speaks about God, love, and "surrendering all," but what is she surrendering to? Most people ASSUME Oprah means Jesus Christ; BUT, think again. Here's a video of Oprah denying that Jesus is the only way to Heaven. Yet, tragically, Oprah Winfrey has up to 20,000,000 people every day watching her show. Oprah teaches about spiritual issues; but, she teaches New Age heresies and Satanic deceptions. Oprah is leading the masses into Hell with her damnable lies.
Psychic John Edward's Heresy
John Edward is an internationally acclaimed psychic medium, and the author of the New York Times bestselling book, Crossing Over, hardcover, ISBN: 1-58872-002-0, which has sold over 450,000 copies. Mr. Edward has written several books, including a book titled, PRACTICAL PRAYING. Edward is also a necromancer, who claims to communicate with the dead. The Word of God plainly condemns such occult practices as punishable by the death penalty (Leviticus 20:27). Yet, Edward ignores the Word of God completely, while claiming to have the experience to spiritually enlighten people.
According to an Amazon.com editorial review of PRACTICAL PRAYING, by John Edwards...
"John Edward’s focus in spiritual teaching is now being spotlighted on his own path of religious and spiritual enlightenment, and he is now sharing it in this book, PRACTICAL PRAYING: Using the Rosary to Enhance your Life."
Mr. Edward is extremely dangerous, a necromancer who sinfully attempts to communicate with the dead; yet, he has written books on how to pray and be spiritually enlightened. Clearly, he is putting himself forth as a Christian. People who are ignorant of the Word of God are easily conned by such modernists.
John MacArthur's Heresy on the Blood!
John MacArthur pastors one of America's largest churches in California. He is extremely popular all across America. Moody's annual Founder's Week has featured MacArthur for many years. MacArthur has authored hundreds of books, writings, etc. Tragically, John MacArthur is a heretic concerning Christ's blood, he is an unsaved modernist.
The April 1986 edition of Faith For The Family quotes MacArthur as saying in a 1976 article entitled, Not His Bleeding But His Dying: "It was His death that was efficacious, not His blood . . . Christ did not bleed to death. The shedding of blood had nothing to do with bleeding . . . it simply means death. Nothing in His human blood saves . . . It is not His blood that I love, it is Him. It is not His bleeding that saved me, but His dying." It is shocking to me, that a professed "Christian" minister would make such blasphemous statements, in lieu of such clear Scriptures as 1st Peter 1:18,19...
"Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ..."
Benny Hinn's Ecumenical Gospel
Benny Hinn ministries took in over $100,000,000 last year alone. Listen to what Hinn said concerning Pope John Paul II after his death, “Pope John Paul II pointed millions to Jesus Christ when he was Pope. And I believe we're in for the greatest move of the Spirit of God on this planet." -BENNY HINN (Benny Hinn: The Impact of the Pope's Death, By Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief, CBN.com). What? The Pope pointing people to Jesus? Hinn is a false prophet! Pope John Paul II pointed billions of people to MARY!!! Pope John Paul II pointed people to himself, to the Catholic priests, to the Seven sacraments, to religion, to Mary; BUT, not to Jesus Christ. You cannot point people to Jesus Christ while simultaneously teaching the traditions of men. John 4:24 plainly teaches that God must be worshipped in TRUTH, not the traditions of men. What a deception!!! This is why Christ said in Mark 7:7...
"Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men."
Deceptively, Benny Hinn presents the Gospel of Jesus Christ on his website. Benny Hinn also teaches that there are NINE members to the Godhead. Hinn is very deceptive. If you look at Benny Hinn's website, you might be totally convinced that he's a born again Christian. Yet, Hinn's life contradicts his statements. If a famous preacher claimed to believe in freedom and America; but then you find out that he was a member of the Communist Party at the SAME time, what would you think? That man is Martin Luther King Jr. Would you believe his words about freedom? No! Likewise, Benny Hinn presents the Gospel on his website; but, then praises the Pope, recognizes Our Lady of Fatima (Mary) as legitimate, partakes of transubstantiation (Catholic holy communion), and promotes Catholicism--The biggest cult on earth!
And by the way, Hinn never actually states in his online Gospel presentation that a person doesn't have to do works to be saved. And also, every Catholic believes the simple Gospel, i.e., that Jesus Christ died, was buried, and rose again for our justification. The church of Galatia in the Bible fell victim to the same type of heresy. They had heard the simple Gospel; but, now were being led to follow a works salvation by a false religion, "I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel" (Galatians 1:6). Benny Hinn fools multitudes of people by presenting the Biblical Gospel on his website; BUT, then promoting the damnable heresies and idols of Catholicism. To promote Our Lady of Fatima is blasphemy!
Marianne Williamson's False Gospel
Marianne Williamson is a New Age minister and author. She masquerades as a Christian; but is a Christ-rejecter. She is a very dangerous person and the enemy of God...
"Marianne Williamson is one of the most recognized names in contemporary spiritual literature and philosophy. She has inspired millions with her national bestsellers, which include A Return to Love, A Woman's Worth, and Illuminata. She is also the author of a children's book, Emma & Mommy Talk to God. A New Thought minister (her church is in Warren, Michigan,) she has brought these ideas to a new level of acceptance."
SOURCE: Marianne Williamson Home Page
Williamson is the author of “A Return to Love,” in which she describes how A Course In Miracles (a demonically inspired book) changed her life. Here's a few demonic teachings from the book, A COURSE IN MIRACLES, that Williamson claims changed her life...
* “There is no sin. . . ” pg. 9
* A “slain Christ has no meaning.” pg. 10
* “The journey to the cross should be the last ‘useless journey.’ ” pg. 11
* “Do not make the pathetic error of ‘clinging to the old rugged cross.’” pg. 12
* “The Name of Jesus Christ as such is but a symbol… It is a symbol that is safely used as a replacement for the many names of all the gods to which you pray.” pg. 13
* “God is in everything I see.”14
* “The recognition of God is the recognition of yourself.” pg. 15
* “The oneness of the Creator and the creation is your wholeness, your sanity and your limitless power.” pg. 16
* “The Atonement is the final lesson he [man] need learn, for it teaches him that, never having sinned, he has no need of salvation.” pg. 17
That is blasphemy! According to her website, “Williamson is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher.” Yeah, she's a spiritual teacher going around teaching people that they're not sinners and don't need salvation. The Bible calls her a liar and an antichrist (1st John 2:22). Williamson is an unsaved Modernist who speaks of spiritual matters; while denying the sinfulness of mankind and the reality of the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23).
Dan Brown and Ron Howard Attack Jesus Christ
Dan Brown is the author of the demonic, The Da Vinci Code. In His book, He attacks Christ's deity, discredits the Word of God, claims an immoral relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene, and alleges Christianity to be a big hoax. In May of 2006, Ron Howard released his movie, The Da Vinci Code, based upon Mr. Brown's works of darkness. The very fact that these evil men produced works about Jesus Christ (a literal Person), whether it was fiction or non-fiction, made this a spiritual matter. Multitudes of naive victims have been beguiled by the damnable Da Vinci Code. Ron Howard claims that he's just making entertainment, not theology. However, such demonic works, which are alleged to be based upon credible research, give ammunition to the enemies of the Lord Jesus Christ, to blind the minds of the simple. This is Satan's purpose, to blind people from the Truth of God's Word (2nd Corinthians 4:4).
Lest you should think The Da Vinci Code is taken by the public as mere fiction, consider what the New York Daily News said concerning Dan Brown ... "His research is impeccable." Such statements imply that The Da Vinci Code is legitimate research; yet, both Dan Brown and Ron Howard have stated that their works are FICTION. A simple web search will reveal that many people are taking the Da Vinci Code very serious, and are abandoning any thought of ever turning to Jesus Christ for salvation. Dan Brown and Ron Howard are modernists, imposters, who come to us in the name of innocent fun and entertainment; BUT, they are vicious wolves who come to us in sheep's clothing. There won't be any "Happy Days" where Ron Howard is going when he dies. I say this with great sadness, for God is not willing for any to perish without Christ (2nd Peter 3:9).
Billy Graham Tells Larry King that Pope John Paul II Went to Heaven!
I'm going to vomit... Pope John Paul II in Heaven Mr. Graham? You've got to be kidding? Here's the quote again...
LARRY KING: There is no question in your mind that he is with God now?
BILLY GRAHAM: Oh, no. There may be a question about my own, but I don't think Cardinal Wojtyla, or the Pope — I think he's with the Lord, because he believed. He believed in the Cross. That was his focus throughout his ministry, the Cross, no matter if you were talking to him from personal issue or an ethical problem, he felt that there was the answer to all of our problems, the cross and the resurrection. And he was a strong believer.
The Catholic Church teaches that faith AND works are required to get to Heaven. It is mandatory for every Catholic to be water baptized to get to Heaven, and also to keep all of the 7-Sacraments. This is a very false Gospel. Biblically we are saved by HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, i.e., Jesus' righteousness (Romans 4:5-6; 2nd Corinthians 5:21); and not by our own self-righteousness as Catholics teach (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Obviously, Billy Graham has a devil. Billy Graham is NO Christian; but an unsaved modernist who has never found true salvation in Jesus Christ.
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How Can You Recognize a Modernist, or a Religious Liberal?
The only way to accurately identify a religious liberal or Modernist is to test their doctrine against the Word of God. This is the acid test. 1st John 4:1 states, "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try (test) the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." Did you read that? ... MANY false prophets are gone out into the world. There are literally millions of false prophets today. 1st John 4:2 continues by stating, "Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God." Many people misunderstand this Scripture. It is not an all inclusive test; but rather, a starting point.
Think about it ... every Catholic believes that Jesus Christ came in the flesh; but then they worship Mary, teach works salvation, require the seven sacraments to be saved, trust men (priests) to forgive their sins, and follow a host of other manmade traditions not found in the Word of God. Catholics are unsaved! So when we test a person, we should START by asking them what they believe concerning our Lord Jesus Christ.
The tests we should give to a person's faith, based upon the Word of God, to determine whether or not they are a legitimate Christian, is, but not limited to:
1. Do they believe that Jesus Christ is the ONLY way to Heaven? (John 14:6)
2. Do they believe in the Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ? (Isaiah 7:14)
3. Do they believe that Jesus is God Almighty? (Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-3,14; 10:33, 1st Timothy 3:16; Colossians 2:9; Revelation 1:8)
4. Do they believe that Jesus is the Son of God? (John 3:16)
5. Do they believe that Jesus died upon the cross? (John 19:23; Hebrews 12:2)
6. Do they believe that Jesus was buried, and rose again physically after three days? (1st Corinthians 15:1-4)
7. Do they believe that Jesus ascended bodily into Heaven after His resurrection? (Acts 1:9)
8. Do they believe that it is Jesus' blood which takes our sins away, and not just the death of Christ? (Colossians 1:14; 1st John 1:7; Revelation 7:14)
9. Do they believe in the Godhead (Trinity): God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit? (Romans 1:20; Matthew 28:19,20)
10. Do they believe that Jesus is a member of the Godhead, equal in every capacity? (Colossians 2:9)
11. Do they believe that Jesus is perfect, never having sinned even once? (2nd Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15)
12. Do they believe that Jesus existed in Preexistent form, before He came to the earth? (John 8:58; Revelation 1:8)
13. Do they believe in the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ upon the cross, Who died in our place? (1st Peter 2:21)
14. Do they believe that Hell is a literal place that burns with fire, to punish all Christ-rejecters? (2nd Thessalonians 1:8; Revelation 20:8,11-15;)
15. Do they believe in a literal Heaven, for the saved to go to? (John 14:1,2; 2nd Corinthians 5:8)
16. Do they believe that Jesus Christ is the Creator of the universe? (John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:16)
17. Do they believe that Jesus Christ always existed? (Revelation 1:8; John 5:58; Hebrews 7:3)
18. Is Christ's work of atonement completely finished? (Hebrews 9:26)
The answer to every question above should be a confident "YES!"
The answer to every question below should be a confident "NO!"
19. Does a person have to be baptized to go to Heaven? (1st Corinthians 1:17; Acts 16:31)
20. Do you have to do any good works to go to Heaven? (Romans 3:20; Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5)
21. Do you have to join a church to go to Heaven? (Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; Psalm 118:8)
22. Do you have to confess your sins to a priest or a minister to go to Heaven? (1st Timothy 2:5)
23. Do you have to keep the sacraments to go to Heaven? (Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; Romans 4:5)
24. Do you have to endure or persevere to the end of life to be saved? (Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; Romans 5:15; Romans 6:23; Romans 4:5)
25. Do you have to earn your way to Heaven? (Romans 3:20; Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5)
26. Do you have to pray the Rosary to go to Heaven? (Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; Matthew 6:7)
27. Do you have to recognize the Virgin Mary to be saved? (1st Timothy 2:5; Exodus 20:4,5)
28. Do you have to be religious to go to Heaven? (Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; Mark 7:6-13)
29. Do you have to forsake your sins to be saved? (Romans 4:5; Ephesians 2:8,9)
30. Do you have to "be willing" to turn from your sins to be saved? (Romans 4:5; Ephesians 2:8,9)
There are other questions as well; but, these are the main questions. You'll find that 98% of the people in this world DON'T pass the above tests. Please carefully consider the following words of wisdom from Dr. John R. Rice (from his excellent book, FALSE DOCTRINES, page 412, available from the Sword of the Lord)...
"Many actual Christians are so deceived by the liberals. the unbelievers, that they quote and defend the modernists, supporting them in Christian schools--so some born again Christians compromise until it is hard to tell the scabby, dirty sheep from the wolf in sheep's clothing"
Don't believe it? It gets even worse. Many of today's professed Christians are even supporting the witchcraft of Harry Potter!!! Christianity Today magazine actually endorses Harry Potter's witchcraft. This is apostasy! Who would have imagined a day in America when we would actually see churches promoting abortion.
It is becoming increasing difficult to determine who's really a born again Christian; BUT, it's easy when you KNOW the Word of God. The best way to expose Satan's works of darkness is by shining the Light of God's Word upon it.
Again, here are the words of Dr. John R. Rice (from FALSE DOCTRINES, page 412)...
"Dr. Nels F.S. Ferre, who says it is wrong to worship Jesus, to follow the Bible, says Jesus may have been the illegitimate son of a blond German soldier and harlot Mary--is advertised as "an evangelical," has been welcomed at Southern Baptist Seminary and other "Christian" institutions, as have Dr. George Buttrick, most outspoken opponent of the virgin birth, the blood atonement and inspiration of the Bible. So is Dr. Elton Trueblood and many others who are actually unbelievers."
At Moody Bible Institute's annual Founder's Week, John MacArthur is a featured guest. MacArthur totally denies that Jesus' blood has anything to do with the forgiveness of our sins. John MacArthur, like R.B. Thieme Jr., believe that Christ's death is what saves us, and not the blood. 1st Peter 1:18,19 totally contradicts their lies! Both of these men are unsaved heretics. There is no way a man can be saved and DENY the very precious blood of Jesus Christ that saves. These men are deceptive, and will say that the blood of Jesus is very important; but, the truth is that they believe Christ's blood is only REPRESENTATIVE of His death. These are the type of modernists which we need to avoid and expose.
What Should Christians Do About Modernism, Religious Liberalism?
The following helpful words are from Dr. John R. Rice, FALSE DOCTRINES page 416-418...
'God's Word has clear instructions about what Christians should do about these who claim to be Christians but deny the essentials of the Christian faith, and are, in fact, infidels. No one has to argue or try to weigh reasons why support of modernists, fellowship with modernists, might do more harm than exposing them, leaving them.
Here is what God's Word says do:
1. "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing," Jesus said (Matthew 7:15). Call it "witch hunting"? Well, it is still what Jesus commanded. Be on the lookout for infidels in your church or denomination.
2. "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith" (2nd Corinthians 13:5). Have you been misled by such infidel Sunday school literature or teachers in college or seminary?
3. "Earnestly contend for the faith" (Jude 3). One is a poor Christian who is not insulted when Christ's deity is questioned or when the infallible authority of the Bible is questioned. Contend earnestly, we are commanded. Defend the Bible and Christ.
4. Do not put yourself and your children under the influence of such false teachers, for "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful" (Psalm 1:1). To use such Sunday school or other literature, to read such books, to sit under such teachers as question the plenary, verbal inspiration of the Bible, or the virgin birth, or bodily resurrection of Christ, is to "walk in the counsel of the ungodly"; often it is to "sit in the seat of the scornful." It is wrong.
5. Do not let any man teach a class you are in, nor stand in a pulpit for which you are partly responsible who is a religious liberal denying or questioning the essentials of "the faith." 2nd John 1:9-11 says:
"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. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds."
One who does not stay with the Bible doctrine about Jesus Christ "hath not God," is unconverted. You are not to receive him as a Christian, not to receive him into your house as a Christian, not to give a dime to support him, not even to bid him Godspeed! To give money to a denominational program that includes colleges or seminaries with any liberal teachers is a sin, strictly forbidden.
6. You are not to be in the unequal yoke of membership in a local church or denomination whose official stand is wrong on the essentials of the faith, such as the new Presbyterian Confession of Faith or the new curriculum prepared for the United Church of Canada. To have your name and presence thus putting your tacit approval on infidelity, thus encouraging others to support it, is to be responsible before God for ruin and eternal damnation of some. Thus you are "partaker of their evil deeds" who deny Christ and the Bible.
So it is with the preacher who stays in a ministerial association which has Catholic priests or rabbis or modernists in it, thus indicating that he regards them as Christian brothers, when they are actually unsaved. One may have fellowship with born-again Christians who differ on lesser matters, but one who denies some essential of the Christian faith is not a Christian, thus should not be endorsed as a Christian. So what to do?
"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty." -2nd Corinthians 6:14-18.
If you are a member of the big Methodist church, since most of your bishops are unconverted, unbelievers, your colleges and seminaries liberal, your denominational literature openly liberal, then leave them all! Your local church cannot decide its program, select clean literature, call a sound preacher; so leave it! That is hard, but God commands it.
So with you Presbyterians with your new openly liberal statement of faith, to stay on the denomination means you compromise your convictions, disobey the Bible, and very likely lead to the eternal ruin of your children by destroying their faith.
Baptists, if your local church program is such that you cannot be in full fellowship without supporting through your cooperative Program, seminaries and colleges, and denominational literature that is liberal, the come out! No one has a right to talk for Christ in testimony meeting and then talk against Christ and the Bible with his money. "Put your money where your mouth is!" Live like you talk!
Must one leave friends of a lifetime for Christ? Yes, very often. Must one give up a Sunday school class in a modernistic church when he teaches them the Bible? Yes, or really you are teaching them to stay where it is wrong to stay, to study literature that is against Christ, to follow preachers who are false prophets and who will break down their faith. Yes, the Bible says, "Come out from among them."
Do you love Christ and His Word more then your denomination, more than your false leader?'
Thank God for faithful men like Dr. John R. Rice (1895-1980), who fight the good fight of faith, by exposing those imposters who exploit Christianity and the Gospel for their own personal gain and greed. Would to God we had many more men like Evangelist John R. Rice today. Modernists need to be exposed! Rise up oh Christian, let the voice of God's Word be heard! If we remain silent, then who's going to sound the battle cry?
The Christian life is not a playground, it's a battleground.
God's Simple Plan
The Gospel According to Oprah
According to Oprah Winfrey's introduction page on the world-wide-web, the Oprah Winfrey Show is the highest-rated talk show in television history, seen by 15-20 million viewers each day in the U.S. in 205 television markets, and in 132 countries. In fact, it has been the number one talk show for 12 consecutive seasons. Since it's beginning in 1986 it has received 32 Emmy awards.
In 1996, Oprah began Oprah's Book Club designed to get America reading again. Each of the books selected has become an instant bestseller averaging sales of over 1 million copies each.
In 1997, Oprah was named Newsweek's "Most Important Person" in books and media, T.V. Guide's "Television Performer of the Year," the People's Choice Award for "Favorite Television Performer," and in 1996, Time Magazine recognized Oprah as one of America's "25 Most Influential People."
Tragically, America is almost obsessed with celebrity idol worship. Recent Gallup polls demonstrated how true this is when it asked Americans to list and rank the most influential women in recorded history. Oprah Winfrey ranked fourth! There is a common recognizable refrain that "When Oprah speaks, people listen."
However, the primary issue here is not that Americans tend to look to media celebrities as role models, although these people lead probably some of the least ideal lives to emulate. The issue before us is the steady stream of messages and advice that Oprah and her favorite guests communicate to the millions of people who are starved for meaning and purpose in life.
Clearly, Oprah Winfrey has been converted into the New Age Movement. And one of the biggest deceptions is that she apparently doesn't know it. Many of her favorite guests are major New Age proponents and authors, and Oprah contributes to the enormous popularity and sales of their books.
Some of these New Age guests (and a number of them make repeat appearances) are, Marianne Williamson, Barbara DeAngelis, LaVar Burton, Richard Carlson, Betty Eadie, Dannion Brinkley, M. Scott Peck, Sophy Burnham, Marilyn Ferguson, Kevin Ryerson, Shirley MacLaine, Sara Breathnach, James Hillman, and psychic medium and best-selling author, James Van Praagh.
Oprah is on a mission. Repeatedly stated, her "mission" is, "I want people to see things on our show that makes them think differently about their lives...To be a light for people. To make a difference...to open their minds and see things differently…how to get in touch with the spiritual part of their life." Unfortunately, the "light" Oprah offers is the "angel of light" (2 Corinthians 11:14), and "opening their minds," in this case means their brains fall out-they become empty headed (Romans 1:21-25).
Oprah was raised in a black Baptist church in Mississippi. It is not known whether she had a healthy exposure to Christianity or a distorted one, but she is clearly in the process of deconstructing Christianity and reframing it into a New Age perspective.
One of the most revealing examples was a recent show with guests Betty Eadie, (new age/Mormon author of Embraced By The Light and The Awakening Heart), Dannion Brinkley (new age author of near death experience books Saved By The Light, and At Peace With in the Light) and Sophy Burnham (new age author of A Book of Angels and Angel Letters).
During the show Oprah related, "I was raised a Baptist and we were too hung up on traditional ways. I was sitting in church and heard that God is a jealous God. I asked 'Why?' Come on-let's get over it!" She related a "jealous God" to an insecure God.
In the program Oprah revealed that she doesn't think God is hung up on what you believe about God-whatever that "force" is, it doesn't care what you call it. He doesn't have an ego problem. She states, "I believe in the FORCE-I call it God." She also said if you believe in a rhythm of nature and in love, then you believe in God.
Oprah, in typical New Age fashion, has reduced God to human limitations, and dismisses objective absolutes, substituting emotions as the criteria of truth. This constant refrain of a nebulous concept of love as a guiding principle is very deceptive.
God warns us that the heart is very deceptive (Jeremiah 17:9, Proverbs 12:20). Jesus warns that the heart is an untrustworthy guide for truth, especially the "uncircumcised" heart (Matthew 12:33-35, 15:18,19). New Agers have raised the level of feelings or emotions (intuition) as a navigator beyond all rational proportions.
Particularly instructive for us all is the fact that Oprah doesn't seem to be aware that she has been seduced deeply into the New Age world-view. We say instructive because one could relate to the subtle and deceptive processes that Oprah appears to have fallen prey to.
On one recent show a Christian in the audience challenged Oprah about being a "New Ager." Oprah responded, "I am not new age anything and I resent being called that. I am just trying to open a door so that people can see themselves more clearly and perhaps be the light to get them to God, whatever they may call that. I don't see spirits in the trees and I don't sit in the room with crystals."
Oprah has made the mistake of narrowly defining the New Age Movement. However, read the following beliefs expressed by Oprah over the last few years.
Oprah's close friend and sometimes guest, Shirley MacLaine described on a show how to meditate, going inside yourself, asking your own "intuitive Self" to seek answers to life's questions. Oprah responds, "You know, that is the same as the Bible says, 'Ask and it shall be given, seek and ye shall find'." Shirley confirms.
Oprah then asks Shirley, "When you connected to the higher Self...knowing that you can do anything that you want to do-is it what other people describe as being 'born again'?" Shirley nods, "Yes, probably."
It is amazing that so few people catch the duplicity of New Agers when they attack the authority and trustworthiness of the Bible and the Christian church, but then quote it-almost always out of context-or twist it so support their position. For example, Oprah had as her guests a New Age panel consisting of Don Curtis (a Unity minister and trance-channeler), Kevin Reyerson (Shirley MacLaine's channeler), and Marilyn Ferguson (New Age leader and author of The Aquarian Conspiracy. After comparing the evolution of the New Age Movement in our culture with the "new understanding" advent of the Protestant Reformation, Oprah states, "As I read more of Shirley MacLaine, crystals, and The Aquarian Conspiracy, it seems to me to say what the Bible has said for years. It is just that many of us were brought up with a more restricted, limited vision of what the Bible said."
(The Christian should require Oprah or other New Ager to explain on what basis they reject the clear historical communication in literary forms of the Bible in lieu of their very subjective, esoteric, surrealistic interpretations).
Don Curtis responds that the problem comes from "the literal interpretation within denominationalism, because no one really knows, (apparently no one but Mr. Curtis) through the filter of translation down through the ages, what the Bible really says...most of it and reincarnation was thrown out in 325 A.D. at the Council of Nicea." Oprah responds, "Right."
When this kind of pseudo-scholarship goes unchallenged the effect can be serious. How many non-Christians or even Christians are knowledgeable of church history, the early church councils and the science of Biblical textural criticism which through tedious research and archeology has allowed us to see how accurate and preserved the Bible is? Very few; and certainly not Oprah.
Oprah also related that, "One of the most important books I've read is Eric Buttterworth's (a New Age Unity leader) Discover the Power Within You. In it he said "Jesus did not come to teach us how divine He was but to teach that divinity was within us." Later she said that "It (claiming exclusive Divinity) would make Jesus the biggest egotist that ever lived."
On the recent show with new age panel Betty Eadie, Sophy Burnham, and Dannion Brinkley, Oprah positively alluded to the book Joshua by Ishmael, stating in summary, "..that one of the biggest mistakes humans make is to believe that there is only one way. Actually, there are many diverse paths leading to what you call God."
When corrected by a Christian in the audience that Jesus said He was the only Way, the panel lost their composure, coming unglued. Oprah reacted, "There couldn't possibly be only one way... Does God care about your heart or whether you called His Son Jesus?" See video
Oprah's consistent theme is to inspire people to take control of their lives, to not be controlled by others or by circumstances. She is always advising "You can choose what happens." While there is some truth and value to this philosophy it is fatally tied to the New Age philosophy. As Oprah states, "You are responsible for your life-the power of God is within you [whether you are a Christian or not], above you and through you. You control your life."
What this fails to acknowledge is that man does not define reality; man does not determine what truth is. The source of truth for our decisions and power is the one true God of all reality and He has communicated plenary propositional truths to us in the Bible and remarkably, uniquely in His incarnation in Jesus Christ.
Oprah, as with other New Agers, is not in pursuit and in communion with God but is in pursuit with the "image of God"-by elevating man to Divinity. The problem with this is the God of the universe has not called us to join ourselves to the creation but to Himself, "the Creator who is blessed forever" (Romans 1:25).
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James Van Praagh EXPOSED!
By David J. Stewart
"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction." -2nd Peter 2:1
Beware—false prophet alert!
James Van Praagh (b. August 23, 1958, Bayside, New York) is a best selling author, who describes himself as a medium with the ability to communicate with spirits of the dead. Van Praagh has written several books dealing with the subject of parapsychology. From 2002 to 2003, he hosted a syndicated daytime talk show entitled "Beyond With James Van Praagh." He subsequently partnered with CBS to produce several tv-movies and mini-series based on his books, including "Living With The Dead" and "The Dead Will Tell." He is currently the co-Executive Producer of the television series Ghost Whisperer on CBS.
James Van Praagh is a false prophet according to the Bible, God's Word! We are plainly warned in 2nd Peter 2:1 that false prophets would privily introduce false teachings which would damn their victims into Hellfire for all eternity. The word "privily" comes from the Greek pareisago and means, "to introduce or bring in secretly or craftily." Craftily means "in an artful manner." Hence, false prophets are con-artists, literally. They swindle people's souls for the sake of money... "And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not" (2nd Peter 2:3).
Mr. Praagh Denies the Deity of Jesus Christ
James Van Praagh is a wolf in sheep's clothing, who rejects the idea that Jesus is the unique, virgin-born Son of God, the second person of the Godhead. According to Mr. Praagh, we are all gods...
“Where does God reside? My answer is: within you. Within the very core of you. GOD IS YOUR ESSENCE. God is life itself. I don’t believe that God is a figure in space looking down on us. And while there have been many who have represented the great Light of God in human form, the same God spark that was in them is in each one of us . . . everyone else has this same light, too. The difference may be in the degree—some lights are brighter than others, and some lights are very dim.”
SOURCE: James Van Praagh, Talking to Heaven: A Medium’s Message of Life After Death (New York: Dutton, Penguin Putnam, Inc.,1997), p.28. (capitals added for emphasis)
Folks, that's pure New Age heresy! Mr. Praagh is a classic Modernist who speaks of Heaven in one breath, while denying the deity of Jesus Christ in the next. No one who denies the deity of Christ, i.e., that Jesus is Almighty God, is a genuine born-again Christian. Modernists are those who speak on spiritual matters, using Biblical terms; but they are unsaved heathens who are bound for Hell without Jesus Christ. They are imposters who have rejected the Son of God. New Age teaches that god is an vague energy force, and not an individual Being. Thus, New Age employs numerous occult practices intended to tap into this energy force. For example: Kundalini Yoga teaches that there are 7 "chakras" within the human body, each a portal to spiritually communicate (through meditation) with the presiding deities over the planets in our solar system. In reality, these "presiding deities" are demons. Yoga is an occult form of New Age demon worship. Likewise, the false teachings of James Van Praagh derive their spiritual source from demons. Jesus plainly warned in John 8:24, "I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins." It's Jesus or Hell, turn from your unbelief or burn in the flames of Hell... "In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord" (2nd Thessalonians 1:8). How much plainer could the Bible's WARNING be?
"...we [psychics] are here to heal people and to help people grow...skeptics...they're just here to destroy people. They're not here to encourage people, to enlighten people. They're here to destroy people."
--James Van Praagh on "Larry King Live," March 6, 2001
Heal people? Help people grow? No, you are leading them into Hell by steering them away from the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ... Romans 1:16, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek." James Van Praagh does NOT believe the Bible, and rejects the good news of Jesus Christ crucified. You'll never heard Mr. Praagh speak about SIN, because Modernists avoid the subject completely. Van Praagh, a former Catholic, states...
“I could no longer believe in a MYTHOLOGY that centered on guilt and punishment.”
SOURCE: James Van Praagh, Talking to Heaven: A Medium’s Message of Life After Death (New York: Dutton, Penguin Putnam, Inc.,1997), p.20. (capitals added for emphasis)
There can be NO salvation without the Law of God. We are all guilty sinners, deserving of Hellfire (Romans 3:19; 6:23). There can be no true healing of the soul apart from Jesus Christ... "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5). It is Christ's work of redemption, i.e., His precious blood that washes away our sins and makes us whole.
Let the Naive and Foolhardy Beware
It is no longer necessary for cons to be so crude as to directly ask for money or prey upon the elderly. People are literally waiting in line to give money to those who give hope that a dead loved one will communicate with them.
And might I add--false hope! It's become a lucrative billion-dollar-a-year business. Hundreds-of-thousands of people are attending these psychic meetings, each of whom pays $25 to $50 for the chance to connect with a lost child, spouse, or parent. It's all a big scam!!! These mediums are practicing witchcraft. In it's most basic sense, witchcraft is seeking power or guidance from any spiritual source other than God's Holy Spirit. A familiar spirit is any spirit that's not the Holy Spirit! Charismatics speak of having "the spirit" as they bark, fall down, roll on the floor, and make utterances like madmen. This type of falsehood is of a demonic spirit, and not of the Holy Spirit. God's Holy Spirit ALWAYS works in perfect harmony with the Word of God. Psychics are of the Devil, and do not obey the Bible. They borrow terms such as prayer and Heaven, and exploit them to dupe the naive out of their money. Let's face it, there's a lot of dishonest people in this world who have learned how to exploit Christianity to get rich.
john edward
False prophet, John Edward established himself as the first clairaudient to have his own show that featured deceased loved ones contacting audience members... Crossing Over with John Edward on the Sci-Fi Channel. Edward has been described as a fraud by James Randi [Skeptic, v. 8, no. 3] and Leon Jaroff [Time, March 5, 2001], but to no avail. He may be a fraud, but he is an attractive and impressive one. This is what 2nd Peter 2:1 means when it warns of false prophets who would "privily (or craftily) sneak in damnable heresies. According to an Amazon.com editorial review of PRACTICAL PRAYING, by John Edwards...
"John Edward’s focus in spiritual teaching is now being spotlighted on his own path of religious and spiritual enlightenment, and he is now sharing it in this book, PRACTICAL PRAYING: Using the Rosary to Enhance your Life."
Mr. Edward is extremely dangerous, a necromancer who sinfully attempts to communicate with the dead; yet, he has written books on how to pray and be spiritually enlightened. Clearly, he is putting himself forth as a Christian. People who are ignorant of the Word of God are easily conned by such false prophets.
Automatic Writing?
Van Praagh has developed his own form of occultism, automatic writing (or spirit writing). According to Mr. Praagh...
In its most basic form, automatic writing involves sitting down with a pen and paper, or at your computer keyboard, and letting your hands and fingers begin writing messages from spirit, automatically. This technique is directed toward those gifted few who are able to link with spirit so powerfully that spirit literally takes control of their hands and fingers and writes or types out these messages. -SOURCE
Carefully notice the sharp contrast between the demonic spirit writing of Mr. Praagh, and the Words of 2nd Peter 1:21... "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." Van Praagh blatantly denies the God of the Bible; yet, he seeks to connect with "spirit." This is a familiar spirit, i.e., demons. Automatic Writing is Satanic and should never be practiced by anyone, especially professed Christians. Automatic Writing is equal to using an Ouija Board to invoke demonic powers. The key thing to remember is that there are only TWO sources of spiritual power in this universe: God or Satan. Any spirit that is not the Holy Spirit is demonic. The easy way to distinguish the difference is by shining the Light of God's Word upon everything. James Van Praagh is quickly exposed as a liar and an antichrist by 1st John 2:22... "Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son." The question is... Do you believe that the Bible is God's Word?
The Word of God Condemns Psychic Mediums!
Psychic mediums are of the Devil, and so is John Edward and James Van Praagh. The Word of God vehemently condemns such wickedness. Please don't allow the Devil to poison your soul with demonism. A "familiar spirit" is any spirit that is not the Holy Spirit of God. Here is what the Word of God has to say concerning familiar spirits...
"Regard not them that have FAMILIAR SPIRITS, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God." -Leviticus 19:31
The people who are making John Edward rich, are victims of demonism, they are being defiled. Familiar spirits are demons! If a spirit is not of God, then it can only be of the Devil. The penalty for such sin in the Old Testament was death...
"A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them." -Leviticus 20:27
The Word of God condemns witchcraft, psychics, fortunetellers, soothsayers, Tarots, astrologers, horoscopes, palm reading, Astral projection, Wicca, magicians, sorcerers, wizards, spiritualists, necromancers, yoga, and every other form of demonism that taps into Satan's power. The only acceptable power is the Holy Spirit of God (Zechariah 4:6), and the Word of God (Hebrews 4:2). There is NO controversy if you believe the Bible.
Some popular and well known people who profess to be mediums are, Derek Acorah, Sylvia Browne, Kuda Bux, Edgar Cayce, Jeane Dixon, Allison DuBois, John Edward, Daniel Dunglas Home, Esther Hicks, Colin Fry, JZ Knight, Joseph Kony, Jane Roberts, Sathya Sai Baba, David Wells, Lisa Williams, and James Van Praagh (Wikipedia links).
More Damnable Heresies of James Van Praagh
The Nature of God vs. Human Nature —
“First of all, I do believe in God. In fact, I BELIEVE THAT WE ARE ALL GOD.”
SOURCE: James Van Praagh, Talking to Heaven: A Medium’s Message of Life After Death (New York: Dutton, Penguin Putnam, Inc.,1997), p.27,191. (capitals added for emphasis)
Van Praagh has a perverted concept of God. He believes that human beings are all God. Thus, in order to discuss his view of God, we must simultaneously discuss his view of human nature. Praagh sees god and man as interrelated. Such false teachings are inherent to New Age philosophy, i.e., that man ultimately becomes his own god. New Age philosophy is advanced Humanism (or humanism on drugs...lol). The Bible teaches that mankind is sinful, rotten, and prone to self-destruction... Romans 3:10-18, "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes." Does it sound to you, from the Bible, that men are all god? No, we are all Hell-deserving sinners, guilty of sinning against God, and worthy of the Lake of Fire (Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:11-15; 21:8). Thank God for the blood of Jesus Christ that washes men's sins away!
In his book, Reaching to Heaven, James Van Praagh states...
“Each dawn we can move one step closer to comprehending our own divinity.”
SOURCE: James Van Praagh, Reaching to Heaven: A Spiritual Journey Through Life and Death (New York: Dutton, Penguin Putnam, Inc.,1999), pp. xiii.
Blasphemy!!! Mankind will NEVER be divine. Christians will one day receive new incorruptible bodies, and enjoy the blessings of Heaven; but we will never be equal with God. It's important for the reader to notice that ALL psychics, witches, and occultists today follow the SAME New Age false doctrines: reincarnation, the deity of man, no literal God, a rejection of Jesus Christ as the Savior, a belief that god is energy in nature, a feminine side of the god force, etc. This explains why so many New Agers and Wiccan witches are heavily involved in the environmental movement. They believe that the forces of yin and yang (female and male deities), are the forces behind all of creation, including the earth and man. Thus, goddess worship is extremely popular in witchcraft and the occult.
Van Praagh goes on to state...
“I found something much richer and deeper to believe in—God. IT WAS NOT THE GOD WHO SAT ON A THRONE IN HEAVEN OR THE SON OF GOD WHO HUNG ON A CROSS. IT WAS THE GOD OF LOVE THAT RESIDED IN ME.”
SOURCE: James Van Praagh, Talking to Heaven: A Medium’s Message of Life After Death (New York: Dutton, Penguin Putnam, Inc.,1997), p.28. (capitals added for emphasis)
It's hard to imagine that so many people today are flocking to this man for spiritual guidance. Oh! how sinful and foolish are MOST people today! This man blatantly denies the God of the Bible and yet people are standing in line to give him their money! Are people just stupid? No, many brilliant people are being deceived by these Modernists. So then why are they so gullible? The answer is found in 2nd Thessalonians 2:10. We are told that the masses of this world will be DECEIVED by the Antichrist ... "because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved." I'm sure you've notice all the drug ads on TV lately. It's really amusing. The drug companies tell people upfront how dangerous the drug is, and all the potentially serious side-affects; yet people continue to take the drugs, and die, because of the smiling happy people in the commercial, dancing joyously in a pleasant grassy field, etc. The truth is right there in their face about the risks and dangers of the drug; yet people can't seem to get enough of them. Why? Because people only see what they want to see. It's psychology. People look at the Bible and only see what they want to see. The Word of God confirms this in 2nd 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." People nowadays refuse to listen to the truth, so they pick and choose imposters like Joel Osteen or Robert Schuller to only tell them what they want to hear.
Here's another blasphemous statement by Mr. Praagh from his book:
"You leave the waterfall and feel a whole new and wonderful BEING inside yourself. You are excited about your new self. You look at your clothes. They have been replaced by a beautiful spirit robe. You put on the robe as a reminder that you are invincible. You are truly GOD!"
SOURCE: James Van Praagh, Talking to Heaven: A Medium’s Message of Life After Death (New York: Dutton, Penguin Putnam, Inc.,1997), p. 191. (capitals added for emphasis)
Humanity... gods? In the following quote, Mr. Praagh sinfully claims humanity to be "perfect":
“The beings who are evil are perhaps the furthest from that which is God. God is perfection in everything. God is creativity in all things. EACH OF US IS PERFECT if we would only seek our divinity.”
SOURCE: James Van Praagh, Talking to Heaven: A Medium’s Message of Life After Death (New York: Dutton, Penguin Putnam, Inc.,1997), p. 27. (capitals added for emphasis)
Reincarnation —
Van Praagh states...
We are on an endless journey between here and heaven. . . . The truth is that we have taken the journey many times before and will take it many times again.”
SOURCE: James Van Praagh, Reaching to Heaven: A Spiritual Journey Through Life and Death (New York: Dutton, Penguin Putnam, Inc.,1999), p. 46.
This is typical New Age teaching. It's very interesting, and incriminating against the Devil's gang, that MOST today are following New Age doctrines. Whether it be Wiccan witches, psychics, or Freemasons--reincarnation is a common denominator. Of course, the Word of God doesn't teach reincarnation. Once we pass away from this earth physically, our eternal destiny is sealed. It cannot be changed. 2nd Thessalonians 1:8 plainly WARNS, "In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ." You see friend, there is no reincarnation. If you die in your sins without Jesus as your Savior, then you WILL burn in Hellfire forever, "...for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins." Revelation 20:15 WARNS, "And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire." Oh! Listen friend, don't be a fool by listening to unsaved people who reject Christ, the Bible, and the conviction of the Holy Spirit. You must give account of yourself to God on judgment day (Romans 14:12). Don't follow Mr. Praagh into the fiery depths of Hell.
New Age Witchcraft
New Age holds the belief that the ultimate reality is energy. Energy is composed of molecules in vibration. In the physical realm we normally experience, molecules vibrate at a slow, but constant speed. This makes everything appear solid and dense. In the spiritual realm; however, James Van Praagh claims that these molecules vibrate at a much higher rate. Mr. Praagh states that he can feel these vibrations and energies around him as they shift and change. Praagh professes to be a medium with the gift of clairsentience, i.e., he can sense the presence of spirits that are nearby. He also claims to be able to communicate strong feelings and emotions from spirits to the sitter (victim). Praagh also claims to be clairvoyant, i.e., able to see things, events, and spirits which others can't see.
I've been watching The 700 Club lately, analyzing it, and I see Satan at work. I see them as borderline psychics, who exploit Christianity to make money and con people. On the show, Gordon Robertson and Terry Meeuwsen regularly join hands in a prayer segment, which is then followed by a psychic type reading, where they specify details of who is being healed in TV land. It's creepy! Are The 700 Club hosts, Pat Robertson, Gordon Robertson and Terry Meeuwsen, psychics? On a recent show, Gordon and Terry prayed while holding hands, and then claimed that the following healings had taken place as a result of their prayers on TV ...
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Someone with an "abscessed right tooth," has just now been healed.
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Someone with "twisted intestines" has just been healed.
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Someone paralyzed on the right side, particularly the right side of the face, has just been healed.
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A man with a plate in his skull is having continual problems, and the doctors just don't know what to do. Terry said she saw the bone reforming around the plate and the man's pain was gone, he was now healed.
These are the crazy and absurd claims of these so-called "Christians." As I listened to their bizarre claims, I wrote them down, as listed above. How can they claim to see such healings? Folks, this is CLAIRVOYANCE (i.e., Apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses), and is exactly what the Satanic psychics do!!! How in the world would Gordon Robertson and Terry Meeuwsen know who is being healed? How can you see someone's bone reforming inside their head? The Word of God never teaches any such demonic practice. I dare you to show me from the Bible, where God said he would give us some mystical power of being able to see or know what is going on in someone else's body. It is extremely dangerous to dabble in familiar spirits. The hosts of The 700 Club are leading the public to believe that they have some special power with God, the ability to see who is being healed. They do not! It is a psychological scam to seduce suffering people into giving The 700 Club more money. And it works! The Christians Broadcasting Network (CBN) took in $160,000,000 in 2005 alone!
Clairvoyance is of the Devil, whether it is being performed by James Van Praagh or The 700 Club. None of the Apostles in the Bible had such powers. Only God is omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient. Nowhere in the Scriptures are we ever directed to seek or expect clairvoyant experiences. Clairvoyance is an occult practice, like astral projection or astrology. This is all New Age witchcraft, seeking spiritual power from sources other than God. Those who claim to have such powers in the name of God are liars. These are children of the Devil, Modernists who appear to be Christians, but are not. Remember, even Adolf Hitler claimed to be a Christian...
"Hence today I believe that I am acting in accordance with the will of the Almighty Creator: by defending myself against the Jew, I am fighting for the work of the Lord.” –Adolf Hitler (Mein Kampf)
James Van Praagh is a practicing warlock, i.e., male witch, whether he realizes it or not. All psychics are practicing witches, as they are invoking Satanic spirits--powers from the Devil.
Communication with the Dead?
James Van Praagh, as Jonathan Edward and Sylvia Browne, claim to have the power to communicate with the dead. But do they really? No, not according to the Word of God. There is not one example of anyone in the Bible ever communicating with the dead except for the incident involving Saul, the witch of Endor, and Samuel. God condemned Saul for doing so... 1st Chronicles 10:13 says, "So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it." One of the reasons for which God permitted Saul's death was witchcraft. Saul sinfully sought the advice of someone who dabbled in demonic spirits, i.e., familiar spirits, and God punished him for it. Did God allow Samuel to speak with Saul? I believe so, to pronounce judgment upon Saul and to show once and for all that it is a horrible sin to seek communication with the dead. The Bible makes no provision for communicating with our dead loved ones, and the only people offering such practices today are ALL Christ-rejecters who dabble in demonic spirits!
Veneration of the dead has been practiced for centuries by the Satanic Catholic church. People have been continually lied to by priests, misled to believe that they can relieve a suffering dead loved one, by praying and giving money to the church. Nothing could be further from the truth of God's Word. Nothing we say or do can help someone who has passed into eternity in their sins, without Christ, and bound for Hell. 1st Thessalonians 4:13 plainly states that the wicked have NO HOPE once they're dead. Unfortunately, Pope John Paul II is burning in Hell this moment because he died in his sins.
Now, the Bible states in Hebrews 12:1 that we "are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses." Some think this to mean that our loved ones are watching down from Heaven; but it doesn't mean that here. The Greek word for witnesses here is martus, meaning those who after his example have proved the strength and genuineness of their faith in Christ by undergoing a violent death (SOURCE: Enhanced Strong's Lexicon). Thus, the word "witnesses" is referring specifically to those Christians who were martyred at the end of Hebrews chapter 11... and others (Hebrews 11:36-40). In other words, many Christians throughout history have been murdered for their testimony; therefore, we ought to at least do our best to serve God to the fullest of our capacity. So then the question arises, can our loved ones watch us from Heaven? I believe so... Jesus said in Luke 15:7, "I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance." So evidently the inhabitants of Heaven are aware of what is happening on earth. I know if I were in Heaven today that I would want to know about my loved ones still here on earth, and I don't think Heaven would be very enjoyable if we were kept in the dark about such things. This is speculation of course, but I do believe we'll be able to follow the lives of our loved one's, and the events taking place upon the earth, from Heaven.
We should never attempt to seek guidance, or help, from a departed loved one, even if they went to Heaven. Isaiah 8:19-20 makes this matter very clear... "And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them." This is very interesting. Isaiah the prophet warned the Israelites about psychics, clairvoyants, and necromancers (those who communicate with the dead). Isaiah warned the people to avoid anyone who told them to seek God through familiar spirits or the dead. This is exactly what James Van Praagh, Jonathan Edward, Char Margolis, and many others are doing today. They claim to hear messages from Heaven, offering people false hope, and rake in hundreds-of-millions of dollars in profits. The reason why is because the average person today is WOEFULLY ignorant of the truth of God's Word, and they don't want the truth if you offer it to them. Many people today are willingly ignorant (2nd Peter 3:5). The human psyche is an amazing thing. It's amazing how the truth can be so blatant and obvious; yet people act like they're as blind as can be. Is this not exactly what the Scriptures declare concerning people? ... "Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?" (Mark 8:18). It is the sinful pride and stubbornness of mankind that blinds him to the truth.
Conclusion
All psychics, astrologers, fortune-tellers, tarot card readers, palm readers, horoscopes, zodiacs, crystal balls, Chinese zodiacs, Ouija boards, angel boards, potions, spells, charms, sorcery, séances, astral projection, automatic writing, levitating, pentagram circles, etc, etc, etc... are of Satan because they seek his powers. There is a great deception in demonism--because the people practicing it often don't realize that they're entertaining demons. Acts 16:13-16 is a good example, "Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so. And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded." You see, those unsaved boys didn't realize that they were dealing with demons. That one demon-possessed man overpowered all SEVEN of them and beat the dickens out of them! When you consult with psychics and mediums, you are indirectly asking Satan for guidance.
James van Praagh denies the deity of Jesus Christ, and thus rejects the God of the Bible. Mr. Praagh denies the consequences of sin, the guilt of humanity, and the reality of God's judgment. I did not write this article to be unkind, nor to attack anyone; but rather, to contend for the faith using the precious Word of God, the King James Bible. To those who believe, no explanation is necessary; to those who believe not, no explanation is possible. Do you believe that the Bible is God's inspired Word? There is NO controversy if you believe the Bible. Who are you going to follow, men or God? The Bible is God's Word! Modernists today speak about heaven, love, and peace; but THERE IS NO PEACE, SAITH THE LORD, UNTO THE WICKED (Isaiah 48:22).
"The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?" -Jeremiah 5:31
Psychic Explosion!
Promoting New Age
Psychic at Large EXPOSED!
New Age Origins
Spiritualism -Satan's Fool
Deconstructing the Dead
Mediums and the Occult
The Many Contradictions of John Edward
God's Simple Plan
Psychic John Edward EXPOSED!
Compiled and edited by David J. Stewart
"For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you ... For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD." —Jeremiah 29:8
Who is psychic, John Edward?
According to an Amazon.com editorial review of PRACTICAL PRAYING, by John Edwards...
"John Edward is an internationally acclaimed psychic medium, and the author of the New York Times bestselling book, Crossing Over, hardcover, ISBN: 1-58872-002-0, which has sold over 450,000 copies; Crossing Over, tradepaper, ISBN: 1-932128-00-X; One Last Time, which also sold 500,000 copies; What If God Were the Sun, ISBN: 1-58872-003-9, with sales of 250,000 copies; and the After Life hardcover, ISBN: 1-932128-06-9. He has been a frequent guest on Larry King Live and many other TV programs. He has been the subject of an HBO special and had his own TV show, Crossing Over, on National TV. He lives with his wife and son in Long Island." -SOURCE
According to WIKIPEDIA.com...
"John Edward MaGee, Jr., (born October 19, 1969 in Glen Cove, New York), better known as John Edward, is the creator and host of the television show Crossing Over with John Edward featured on the SciFi Channel [1], and on LIVINGtv [2] in the UK."
"John appears on the show Crossing Over with John Edward in which he claims that he communicates with the deceased relatives or friends of those in the gallery, or studio audience - this is often called a "reading". This involves John Edward standing before the audience, and speaking with its members, relaying the information he supposedly garners from their deceased acquaintances. The audience members then either confirm or deny aspects of the subject Edward is discussing. The show often employs a split screen, so that the viewer can witness John Edward continuing his reading without sound on one half of the screen, whilst on the other half the audience member being read discusses the accuracy of John Edward's claims. A voiceover is also implemented to help aid the viewer, giving a greater overview of what is occurring, and providing details which may be relevant to the context of the reading.
There are also instances where John Edward will conduct a private session away from the gallery, which is still filmed and commented upon. This is often the more "in-depth" part of the show, where those read, along with their families, talk in greater detail about the situation that lead up to their reading with Edward, and what conclusions they have drawn from the event. Periodically, Crossing Over will feature a part of the show that attempts to "catch-up" with those who have previously been read by John Edward."
The Word of God Condemns Psychic Mediums!
Psychic mediums are of the Devil, and so is John Edward. The Word of God vehemently condemns such wickedness. Please don't allow the Devil to poison your soul with demonism. A "familiar spirit" is any spirit that is not the Holy Spirit of God. Here is what the Word of God has to say concerning familiar spirits...
"Regard not them that have FAMILIAR SPIRITS, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God." -Leviticus 19:31
The people who are making John Edward rich, are victims of demonism, they are being defiled. Familiar spirits are demons! If a spirit is not of God, then it can only be of the Devil. The penalty for such sin in the Old Testament was death...
"A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them." -Leviticus 20:27
The Word of God condemns witchcraft, psychics, fortunetellers, soothsayers, Tarots, astrologers, horoscopes, palm reading, Astral projection, Wicca, magicians, sorcerers, wizards, spiritualists, necromancers, yoga, and every other form of demonism that taps into Satan's power. The only acceptable power is the Holy Spirit of God (Zechariah 4:6), and the Word of God (Hebrews 4:2).
King Saul Died for Consulting a Familiar Spirit!
One of the reasons why God allowed king Saul to die was because he sought the counsel of one that had a familiar spirit...
"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it. And enquired not of the LORD" -1st Chronicles 10:13,14
If God was angry enough at king Saul to allow him to die at the hand of the Philistines, do you think God is indifferent towards those people today who seek counsel from mediums like John Edward? No way! Malachi 3:6 proclaims that God NEVER changes! The same God who hated occult practices in the Old Testament, still hates them today. Please note, God doesn't hate people, He hates sin. Some people have a hard time understanding how God can hate someone's sins, and yet love the individual person; but, God certainly does love all sinners. Jesus didn't just die for the righteous, He died for all humanity (John 3:16; 1st John 2:2; 2nd Peter 2:1).
All psychics are serving the Devil, whether knowingly or ignorantly. It's tragic that so many people, who are seeking the truth, are being victimized by these devilish imposters who claim to have connections with THE OTHER SIDE. Listen friend, there is nothing in the Word of God concerning such connections between the dead and the living. Sure, we'd all like to believe that it's possible; but, it is simply not taught in the Word of God. Either you're going to trust God's Word, or you're going to follow men (Psalm 118:8). The Scriptures plainly teach that when a person dies, their soul IMMEDIATELY goes, either to Heaven to be with the Lord, or into Hell to be tormented (2nd Corinthians 5:8; Luke 16:22,23). It is abundantly clear from Luke 16, that the rich man who perished into Hell was forbidden from returning to warn his living brothers. Thus, he begged Abraham to send someone else (Luke 16:27,28); but, was refused.
Communicating with the Dead?
I sincerely believe that the dead are much more desirous to communicate with the living, than the living with the dead; BUT, they are both forbidden by God from doing so. The message which I believe God has for every person today who desires to COMMUNICATE with the dead, is the SAME message which Abraham gave to the rich man in Hell. The rich man was suffering in Hell, being tormented in flames. Now he was a believer in Christ, but it was too late. He begged Abraham to send Lazarus from the DEAD to warn his five living brothers. Abraham said...
"...If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead." -Luke 16:31
What a shocking statement! The Word of God teaches that if a person will not listen to the Word of God, then they won't listen to someone FROM THE OTHER SIDE! If people today won't obey God's Word, then nothing else matters, because they are going to spend eternity in the Lake of Fire. So many people today are desperately seeking to communicate with their DEAD loved ones. Some people want to send a message, others want to receive a message. John Edward is getting rich by exploiting ignorant people who sincerely believe that he can communicate with the dead. I'm sorry to tell you ... he cannot!!! Sadly, tens-of-millions of people today DO believe in necromancy...
The dead speak and a growing number of Americans are tuning in. According to a USA Today article1 28% of Americans “believe that people can hear from or communicate mentally with the dead.” The article also mentions that the new Gallup Poll states that “another 26% aren’t sure, but won’t rule it out.” -SOURCE (Greg Barrett, “Can the living talk to the dead?” USA Today, (6/20/2001), Section D)
I'm amazed at just how ignorant people are. I mean, the Bible is historically, archeologically, scientifically, and chronologically accurate; yet, people won't fully believe it. BUT, they'll believe some psychic medium on TV just because he claims to have a power. One of the reasons why I believe the Bible is God's Word is because it is so logical, documented, and factual. If you want to find the truth about anything, you must begin with the FACTS. So many religions today are based upon the writings of heretics, such as Christian Science (based on the heresies of Mary Baker Eddy). The thing that makes it so easy to expose these false religions is that they ALL twist the Bible to support their lies (Romans 1:25). It's the very Bible they claim to believe that condemns them. For example: Mary Baker Eddy claims that she was the fulfillment of Christ's promise to send the "Comforter." What blasphemy!!! Since Mrs. Eddy is twisting and misinterpreting the Word of God, it is easy to expose her. Biblical truths are facts! It's a Biblical FACT that the Holy Spirit, which Jesus promised, came on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2; not, in the 20th century in the form of Mrs. Eddy. Satan is a trickster, a deceiver (2nd Corinthians 4:4, 11:14). Don't be deceived friend, John Edward's psychic powers are of the devil.
Spiritualists and Fortunetellers are "An Abomination Unto the Lord."
John Edwards is a necromancer, one who Conjures up the dead, especially for prophesying. Carefully notice God's condemnation upon such evil occult practices...
"There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee." -Deuteronomy 18:10-12
Concerning the above Scriptures, Dr. John R. Rice states, in his excellent Book, FALSE DOCTRINES (available from Sword of the Lord publishers, page 308, 309...
'In the above passage, divination means fortunetelling. Webster's dictionary defines "divination" as follows: "The act of divining, the pretended art of foreseeing future events by supernatural or magical agencies." In the above Scripture, the terms "witch," "consulter with familiar spirits," "wizard," and "necromancer" all refer to people who pretend to be in touch with spirits, whether spirits of the human dead or spirits of devils. These words exactly describe spiritualistic mediums. The Lord commanded plainly that "there shall not be found among you any one ... that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer." Verse 12 says that all that do these things are an abomination to the Lord and because of this sin the heathen nations were driven out of the land of Canaan before Israel. In other words, fortunetelling and spiritualistic séances are a part of heathenism.'
'In the Old Testament, many, many passages of God's Word condemn the wicked practices of spiritualists, fortunetellers, Hindu mystics, etc. The term "familiar spirit" refers especially, throughout the Bible, to those who claim to be on familiar terms with the unseen spirits."
The Great Deception of Psychic Medium John Edward!
According to an Amazon.com editorial review of PRACTICAL PRAYING, by John Edwards...
"John Edward’s focus in spiritual teaching is now being spotlighted on his own path of religious and spiritual enlightenment, and he is now sharing it in this book, PRACTICAL PRAYING: Using the Rosary to Enhance your Life."
Mr. Edward is extremely dangerous, a necromancer who sinfully attempts to communicate with the dead; yet, he has written books on how to pray and be spiritually enlightened. Clearly, he is putting himself forth as a Christian. People who are ignorant of the Word of God are easily conned by such false prophets.
"My process of preparing for any type of psychic work is to meditate and pray the rosary." -John Edward (SOURCE)
According to Retta Blaney of the National Catholic Reporter...
Although he is commonly known as the man who talks to the dead, he also talks to Mary and has been devoted to her since as a teenager he was drawn to accounts of a woman in Queens, N.Y., who said she was receiving messages from Mary and seeing apparitions. He joined the crowds that gathered in her neighborhood to share in the experience.
“I don’t know if it was real, but what I got out of it was such amazing unity and prayer. It didn’t matter if it was real.” -SOURCE
Clearly, John Edward is somewhat a Catholic, but not a Christian. Catholicism is of the Devil, requiring works salvation of it's followers. Mary is elevated as a god. It doesn't surprise me that John Edward would say nice things about the Rosary, as I'm sure millions of Catholics will buy his materials. Satan is loving every bit of the messed up religious world today. You've got false religions and occultists working together to DECEIVE the masses. False prophet, Benny Hinn, presents the Gospel on his website, while also endorsing Catholicism's Our Lady of Fatima (Mary) on the Larry King Live show. Hinn is also a Charismatic, deceiving the masses with his fake healings. His organization took in over $100,000,000 last year alone. Hinn is leading the masses into apostasy. And the irony of it all is that he starts with the Gospel. Listen folks, most false religions in America believe the Gospel (i.e., the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ). BUT, then they corrupt that Gospel message, either by teaching, or by practice. For example: The Catholic Church teaches that a person MUST keep the Seven Sacraments to go to Heaven. You see, they have corrupted the simple Gospel message! Only by faith alone in Jesus Christ can anyone be saved (Acts 4:12, 16:31).
Satanic psychic medium, John Edward, endorses Catholicism's Rosary. The Rosary, or prayer beads, was introduced by Peter the Hermit, in the year 1090. It was copied from Hindus and Mohammedans. The counting of prayers is a pagan practice and is expressly condemned by Christ (Matthew 6:5-13). John Edward, like so many modernists today, is playing whatever cards necessary to make himself rich. This is what modernists do, they EXPLOIT the Word of God and Christianity for their own wealth, popularity, influence, and personal gain; BUT, they are not true Christians. Whenever you hear someone talking about God and prayer; BUT, they never quote the Word of God, something is very wrong. John 4:24 declares that God can ONLY be worshipped in Truth, and God's Word is Truth (John 17:17). There's many false prophets today teaching New Age, who speak of energy and power; BUT, it's not of God! John Edward is a false teacher of New Age philosophies and lies. The power he speaks of is a familiar spirit; NOT, the Holy Spirit!
Their Disclaimer Speaks Volumes!
"At the end of John Edward's show, the following legal disclaimer appears for approximately three seconds: The producer has relied heavily on the contributions of John Edward and other third parties in the creation of this program, which has been produced for entertainment purposes only. Materials and opinions presented in this program by John Edward and other third parties, including statements, predictions, documents, photos, and video footage come solely from the respective third party sources and are not the views, opinions, and the responsibility of the producer and, are not meant or intended to be a form of advice, instruction, suggestion, counsel or factual statement in any way whatsoever.
Some viewers, especially well versed conjurors, see the contents of the disclaimer, and the airtime it is given, as deceiving the viewers of Crossing Over with John Edward... "-SOURCE
"The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?" -Jeremiah 5:31
Spiritualism -Satan's Fool
Deconstructing the Dead
Mediums and the Occult
The Many Contradictions of John Edward
God's Simple Plan
Benny Hinn's Hidden Heresies
by David J. Stewart
Benny Hinn is Extremely Deceptive!
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." -Matthew 7:15
Benny Hinn teaches that there are NINE members to the Godhead. Hinn is very deceptive. If you look at Benny Hinn's website, you might be totally convinced that he's a born again Christian. Yet, Hinn's life contradicts his statements. If a famous preacher claimed to believe in freedom and America; but then you find out that he was a member of the Communist Party at the SAME time, what would you think? That man is Martin Luther King Jr. Would you believe his words about freedom? No! Likewise, Benny Hinn presents the Gospel on his website; but, then praises the Pope, recognizes Our Lady of Fatima (Mary) as legitimate, partakes of transubstantiation (Catholic holy communion), and promotes Catholicism--The biggest cult on earth! And by the way, Hinn never actually states in his online Gospel presentation that a person doesn't have to do works to be saved. And also, every Catholic believes the simple Gospel, i.e., that Jesus Christ died, was buried, and rose again for our justification. The church of Galatia in the Bible fell victim to the same type of heresy. They had heard the simple Gospel; but, now were being led to follow a works salvation by a false religion, "I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel" (Galatians 1:6). Benny Hinn fools multitudes of people by presenting the Biblical Gospel on his website; BUT, then promoting the damnable heresies and idols of Catholicism. To promote Fatima (see below) is to promote the Catholic Virgin Mary.
There are many hidden heresies which Hinn's website doesn't mention. There is a great evil in the religious world today, and it is very subtle. The evil is that of preaching a TROJAN HORSE Gospel. After ten years of trying to conquer the people of Troy, the Greeks devised a sneaky plan. They left a giant horse, as a gift, outside the city gates of Troy, then retreated. When the people of Troy saw the Greek armies leaving, they opened the door and brought the gift horse into the city. That night, Greek soldiers, who were hidden inside the horse, overtook the people of Troy. Troy was conquered! Hence the term, "Never look a gift horse in the mouth." That horse wasn't what it seemed. What APPEARED to be a gift, was actually a trap. Likewise, Benny Hinn's doctrines are a trap. He is preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, while simultaneously practicing and praising Catholicism (as you will see). The net result is apostasy.
Benny Hinn Says Pope John Paul II Pointed Millions to Jesus!
Listen to what Hinn said concerning Pope John Paul II after his death, “Pope John Paul II pointed millions to Jesus Christ when he was Pope. And I believe we're in for the greatest move of the Spirit of God on this planet." -BENNY HINN (Benny Hinn: The Impact of the Pope's Death, By Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief, CBN.com). What? The Pope pointing people to Jesus? Hinn is a false prophet! Pope John Paul II pointed billions of people to MARY!!! Pope John Paul II pointed people to himself, to the Catholic priests, to the Seven sacraments, to religion, to Mary; BUT, not to Jesus Christ. You cannot point people to Jesus Christ while simultaneously teaching the traditions of men. John 4:24 plainly teaches that God must be worshipped in TRUTH, not the traditions of men. What a deception!!! This is why Christ said in Mark 7:7...
"Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men."
Benny Hinn Professes to be Catholic!
Hinn proudly stated, "My upbringing, of course, was Catholic in that I attended the Catholic school in Jaffa, Israel. And so my mentality basically is a Catholic mentality. When I was born again, I was Catholic in my ways. I was very Catholic in my ideas, in my behavior." (Christianity Today, Sept. 3, 1991.)
Benny Hinn Promotes Our Lady of Fatima
"Hinn appeared on the April 23 installment of Larry King Live. King challenged him as to why he doesn’t go from “bed to bed” in hospitals with his healing power. Hinn indicated that he does visit hospitals and when he prayed for people, there were some who were healed but others who were not. He then offered King this explanation as to his mixed results: “But, you see, the gift does not work when you want it to work. The anointing must be there.”
The driving force of his ministry then came to light as he told King: “In a crusade — in a meeting when I am ministering, the anointing of God comes on me and that’s when things happen.” Yet all of this begs the question: Why would the Holy Spirit limit Himself to work in power in only emotionally charged meetings? Hinn would have us believe that the anointing comes and goes but mostly comes in arenas and convention centers. Hinn’s concept takes issue with Scripture as 1 John 2:27 states: “The anointing which you have received from Him abides in you.”
Hinn then endorsed the reputed divine healing power of the Marian shrines at Lourdes and Fatima. He told King and the viewing audience: “Look, God has given us, Larry, many sources of healing. Look at Lourdes. People have been healed going to Lourdes and Fatima. There was a pool, even in the Bible, the pool of Bethesda, where the angels stirred the water — people were also healed. So God has given us many avenues of healing. He wants us to be healed.”
It is disturbing to see Hinn put these two extrabiblical shrines in the same category as a biblical event. It must also be noted that in the incident in John 5, the man was healed by Jesus (John 5:12-13) and Bethesda is never mentioned again after this chapter. (It is a dry archaeological ruin today.) Further, no one is ever pointed back to it for help or healing. In Acts 3 the man is not pointed to the pool (which was nearby) but to Christ (Acts 3:6). Whatever temporary mercy God had shown at Bethesda ended with the person of Christ. But the point must be made that there is a universe of distance between what Lourdes and Fatima are promoting and the Jewish pool of John 5. At the Pool of Bethesda, no one was being encouraged to hold to teachings contrary to God’s Word.
The message of both Lourdes and Fatima are messages supposedly from the Virgin Mary promoting veneration and prayers to her." -SOURCE
Failed Prophesies of Benny Hinn
The following information is provided by WIKIPEDIA.com...
* "The Spirit tells me Fidel Castro will die in the 90's. Oh my! Some will try to kill him and they will not succeed. But there will come a change in his physical health, and he will not stay in power, and Cuba will be visited of God."
Orlando Christian Center, Dec. 31, 1989. (audio)
* ""The Lord also tells me to tell you in the mid 90’s, about ’94-’95, no later than that, God will destroy the homosexual community of America. [audience applauds] But He will not destroy it – with what many minds have thought Him to be, He will destroy it with fire. And many will turn and be saved, and many will rebel and be destroyed."
Orlando Christian Center, Dec. 31, 1989. (audio)
* "A world dictator is coming on the scene. My! He's a short man. He's a short man. I see a short man who's a perfect incarnation of Satan. [speaks in tongues] Never in my life have I had anything happen like what's happening to me now! 'This man will rule the world. In the next few years you will see him. But not long after that you will see Me.'"
Orlando Christian Center, Dec. 31, 1989
* "The Spirit of God tells me an earthquake will hit the East Coast of America and destroy much in the '90s. Not one place will be safe from earthquakes in the '90s. These who have not known earthquakes will know it. People, I feel the Spirit all over me!"
Orlando Christian Center, Dec. 31, 1989
* "We may have two years before the rapture. Can I be blunt with you? I don't know if we have two years left. I'm going to prove to you from the Word tonight, that we have less than two years."
November 9, 1990 Praise-a-Thon
* "But here's first what I see for TBN. You're going to have people raised from the dead watching this network. You're going to have people raised from the dead watching TBN. Programs -- just plain programs -- programs that haven't done much when it comes to supernatural manifestations -- teaching programs!"
October 19, 1999 Praise The Lord, Trinity Broadcasting Network
* "Jesus is coming again within the next two years."
July 1997, fund-raising telethon on TBN
* "The hour is urgent. Many of you have known me for many years. But I am telling you right now, things I haven't said years 'n years 'n years ago. I believe - here this, hear this! I believe, that Jesus, God's Son, is about to appear physically, in meetings and to believers around the world, to wake us up! I am prophesying this! Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is about to appear physically in some churches, and some meetings, and to many of His people, for one reason - to tell you He is about to show up!"
April 2nd, 2000, TBN Praise-a-thon
Benny Hinn is bad news and should be avoided by everyone! We read in 2nd Peter 2:1-3...
"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not."
Benny Hinn is a false prophet who is EXPLOITING the Gospel to promote ecumenicalism, i.e., unity between Catholics and Christians. There is NO unity between a truly born again believer and the Great Whore of Roman Catholicism (2nd Corinthians 6:14-17). Hinn is effectively confusing the multitudes because so many people are woefully ignorant of the Word of God. I plead with you as a loving friend, and as a faithful Christian, to run away from Benny Hinn as fast as you can.
Shocking Facts About Benny Hinn
Benny Hinn - False Prophet!
John MacArthur's Words Condemn Himself
by David J. Stewart
I've had several web visitors write me, and tell me to look at the following web link in defense of John MacArthur...
http://www.spurgeon.org/~phil/articles/blood.htm
Ironically, the very article they attempt to justify John MacArthur's heresy on the blood with, condemns him! Here are the very words of John MacArthur, from the above article (close to the bottom of his own letter):
"It is not the actual liquid that cleanses us from our sins, but the work of redemption Christ accomplished in pouring it out." -Dr. John MacArthur
What blasphemy!!! John MacArthur accuses Bob Jones university of starting a smear campaign against him; however, MacArthur's own words stand in testimony against him. This has nothing to do with Bob Jones, or anyone else. This has to do with the heresy which John MacArthur, himself, teaches concerning the precious blood of Jesus Christ. The Word of God clearly states that it is the blood of Jesus Christ which saves us ...
"But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ." -Ephesians 2:13
"Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us." -Hebrews 9:12
"Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus." -Hebrews 10:19
In the Old Testament, when the 10th plague was upon Egypt, God had instructed Moses to warn the people to apply the BLOOD of a slain lamb to the doorway of their homes. If they didn't obey God, then the firstborn of that individual family would die. We read in Exodus 12:13 ...
"And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt."
Did you read what God said ... WHEN I SEE THE BLOOD!
If the family would have just killed the lamb (as MacArthur teaches); BUT, failed to APPLY the shed blood to the doorposts of the home, then the first born would have DIED! The blood had to be applied.
Likewise, in the Old Testament, the tabernacle Highpriest was REQUIRED to APPLY the slain lamb's blood to the mercy seat, in the holy of holies. Leviticus 16:15 states ...
"Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, that is for the people, and bring his blood within the vail, and do with that blood as he did with the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it upon the mercy seat, and before the mercy seat."
If the Highpriest killed the lamb; but, failed to apply the blood to the mercy seat, then the people's sin were NOT atoned for. Clearly, the blood had to be APPLIED.
"Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?" —Hebrews 10:29
John MacArthur is a heretic, who teaches that Jesus' blood was only important in that it represented Christ's death. Thus, Mr. MacArthur doesn't see the LITERAL LIQUID blood of Jesus as being "holy." Hebrews 10:29 condemns him to Hellfire.
In sharp contrast to Dr. John MacArthur's heresy, the Word of God declares that the blood of Jesus Christ, itself, is the actual "liquid" that washes our sins away forever ...
"Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ..."
Who are you going to believe? John MacArthur? Or the incorruptible Word of God? MacArthur's defense of Himself puts his foot in his own mouth. He is subverted of himself. How dare anyone claim that Jesus' blood, itself, doesn't save, in lieu of 1st peter 1:18,19. Why doesn't MacArthur just be honest and do the honorable thing, and admit he is terribly wrong concerning his doctrine on the blood of Jesus Christ. MacArthur is a modernist, and is woefully wrong on the most fundamental doctrine of the Christ faith--the blood of Jesus Christ!
"But BY HIS OWN BLOOD he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us." —Hebrews 9:12
It's the Blood of Jesus!
R.B. Thieme, Jr. and John MacArthur... Heretics!
One of the best books I've ever read concerning the blood of Christ is THE CHEMISTRY OF THE BLOOD, by M.R. DeHaan, M.D.
Bible Study
The Damnable Heresy of Ray Comfort
By David J. Stewart
"But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness." —Romans 4:5
It hurts me to write this article, because I like Ray Comfort. I believe Mr. Comfort is a sincere man, but sincerely wrong. Unfortunately, as is the case with John MacArthur and so many other heretical Bible teachers today, Ray Comfort teaches a false gospel. The great deception is that 95% of everything they say is good wholesome Bible. Ray Comfort is an eloquent speaker, and he is certainly correct on the issue of God's Law, i.e., a person cannot be saved without realizing their GUILTY condition and condemnation under the Law of God.
HOWEVER, the big problem with Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron is that they teach the damnable heresy of LORDSHIP SALVATION. Like all Lordship Salvationists, Ray Comfort errantly teaches that salvation by faith ALONE in Jesus Christ is not enough to save someone. That is a false Gospel. According to Ray Comfort, a person MUST also cease from their sinful lifestyle and give up worldly living to be saved. Thus, eternal life ceases to be a gift in Ray Comfort's mind, and has now been turned into a reward. It is much more than a matter of mere semantics. The Bible teaches one Gospel, not two.
Sadly, Mr. Comfort and his sidekick, Kirk Cameron, are doctrinally corrupted and confused; likely because they are followers of heretic John MacArthur (evidenced by Kirk Cameron promoting the John MacArthur Study Bible on his website). They are WRONG to teach that repentance unto salvation means ceasing from sin. They are also wrong to teach that repentance is a completely separate act from believing upon the Lord to be saved. These are 2 deadly heresies concerning salvation. THE TRUTH is that you simply turn to the Lord by faith to be forgiven of your sins and you are saved immediately, completely and eternally. It's that simple. We are the SINNER and Jesus is the SAVIOR!
Ray Comfort Corrupts Matthew 7:22,23
"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? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." —Matthew 7:22,23
On page 1197 of THE EVIDENCE BIBLE, Ray Comfort comments on Matthew 7:22,23...
"These are perhaps the most frightening verses in the Bible. Vast multitudes of professing Christians fit into the category spoken of here. They call Jesus 'Lord,' but they practice lawlessness. They profess faith in Jesus, but have no regard for the divine law. They tell 'fibs' or 'white' lies, take things that belong to others, have a roaming eye for the opposite sex, etc. They are liars, thieves, and adulterers at heart, who will be cast from the gates of heaven into the jaws of hell."
SOURCE: THE EVIDENCE BIBLE, by Ray Comfort, pg. 1197; 2003, Bridge-Logos Publishers, Orlando, Florida
Ladies and gentleman, Ray Comfort is teaching works salvation! According to what we just read by Ray Comfort, every believer who is still living in deliberate sin won't be allowed into Heaven. Mr. Comfort is teaching that you cannot get to Heaven unless you try really hard to stop sinning.
The correct interpretation of Matthew 7:22,23 must include verse 21...
“Not 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.”
What is “the will of the Father”? The answer is found in John 6:40...
“And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.”
The group in Matthew 7:21-23 were unsaved because they refused to do God's will concerning salvation. They were self-righteous religious people. Romans 10:3-4, “For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.”
It wasn't because they still had personal sins in their life in Matthew 7:22-23 that God rejected them. It was because they had churchianity without Christianity. Every believer still has sin in their life! We all sin every day. That's not to say that we have God's approval to sin, God forbid (Romans 3:31). It just means that even the best of Christians are still sinners. Ray Comfort wrestles the Scriptures to his own destruction (2nd Peter 3:16).
The reason why the religious people in Matthew 7:21-23 were not allowed into Heaven was because they had failed to do the will of God the Father; by believing on Jesus Christ, the Son of God (John 6:40). They died in their sins, in their own self-righteousness (Ephesians 2:8-9). They ran around saying “Lord, Lord” like the unsaved Lordship Salvationists, perverting the gift of God into a lie.
Again, the reason why the religious people in Matthew 7:21-23 weren't saved is because they REFUSED to obey God's will concerning the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It had nothing to do with personal sins that were still in their lives. Ray Comfort is a dangerous Bible teacher, who believes that he is saved because he tries really hard not to sin, in addition to whatever faith he has in Christ. The big problem with his warped theology is that you're not really trusting Christ if you're also trying really hard to stop sinning as part of your salvation. That is self-righteousness my friend; a false Gospel.
The whole reason why Jesus came into this world was to SAVE SINNERS. Romans 4:5 teaches that Jesus justifies THE UNGODLY by faith alone... to him that WORKETH NOT. There's no way that anyone could please God by trying to stop committing sin (Isaiah 64:6). Ray Comfort totally perverts the gift of God by teaching that a person must try really hard to stop sinning to be saved. This is the garbage that John MacArthur teaches. Comfort, Cameron and MacArthur all misquote great preachers of the past, like Charles Spurgeon, as a secondary authority to support their heresies (because they can't use the Bible to supports their claims). But they'll never show you this quote from Charles Spurgeon! ...
“You must not expect that you will be perfect in 'repentance' before you are saved. No Christian can be perfect. 'Repentance' is a grace. Some people preach it as a condition of salvation. Condition of nonsense! There are no conditions of salvation. God gives the salvation himself...”
— Charles Spurgeon
SOURCE: http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/0044.htm (Charles Spurgeon, from a sermon titled, REPENTANCE UNTO LIFE, preached at the New Park Street Chapel, Southwark, on September 23, 1855)
Why doesn't MacArthur, Comfort and Cameron quote that? Salvation is not something that you do to get; it's a gift that you receive to have (John 1:12). Salvation is a matter of God keeping His PROMISE...
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16).
What About Charles Spurgeon?
As with other false prophets, Ray Comfort leans heavily upon the quotes of historically great men to support his unbiblical position. THE EVIDENCE BIBLE quotes Spurgeon often. Unfortunately, Ray Comfort (as does John MacArthur) horribly take Charles Spurgeon's words out of context, and claim that Spurgeon taught Lordship Salvation. Nothing could be further from the truth, as this quote by Spurgeon himself plainly reveals...
"You must not expect that you will be perfect in "repentance" before you are saved. No Christian can be perfect. "Repentance" is a grace. Some people preach it as a condition of salvation. Condition of nonsense! There are no conditions of salvation. God gives the salvation himself..."
— Charles Spurgeon
SOURCE: http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/0044.htm (from a sermon preached at the New Park Street Chapel, Southwark, on September 23, 1855)
Why doesn't Ray Comfort quote those words by Spurgeon? Ray Comfort is guilty of twisting the Scriptures around and misrepresenting the beliefs of Spurgeon to support his unbiblical position.
You can't show me one verse in the entire Bible that requires a person to give up their sinful lifestyle to be saved. Salvation is receiving, not giving. It's not what you're doing that gets you to Heaven, it's where you're looking. It's not just a matter of semantics. Salvation is not something you do to get; it's something you receive to have. Why is that so hard for some people to grasp?
“LIVING WATERS” ministry logo, top left, of Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron. Notice the letter “C” forms an eye in Pat Robertson's Christian Broadcasting Network, bottom 2nd from left. A Mormon apron with an eye, bottom 2nd from right. Bottom, center, Italy's City of Arts and Sciences where the Pope spake.
911 Memorial at Ground Zero
On Ray Comfort's Way of the Master website, there's a logo for Living Waters, which is an Illuminati eye. The 4 circles below the words “LIVING WATERS” make up the pupil of the eye. I believe Ray Comfort is a part of the New World Order, i.e., he is helping to lead people into the Ecumenical Movement and ultimately into a one-world religion. Ray Comfort is not as deep into the Ecumenical Movement as is Billy Graham, but he is close behind. Billy Graham's son wrote the foreword for Ray Comfort's The Evidence Bible. None of these ministers will openly expose the Catholic religion and Pope as being of the Devil. They are silent, to avoid offending anyone. We'll I will step up to plate to bat if they won't... the Pope is the vicar of Hell and the Catholic religion is straight out of the pits of Hell.
It's As Simple As Two Cookie Jars
Lordship Salvationists; such as Ray Comfort and John MacArthur, have a totally different MINDSET toward salvation than genuine born-again believers. The Bible teaches that eternal life is a free gift to be freely received, with no strings attached nor obligations required.
In sharp contrast, Ray Comfort, Paul Washer and other Lordship Salvationists, have the demonic mindset that salvation is not that easy to obtain, and that a price must be paid of forsaking the world, and faith by itself will not suffice without an earnest desire to stop committing all sins in order to be saved. They are woefully ignorant of the gift of God.
True Biblical salvation is grounded in the Promises of God, where there is no cost whatsoever to the recipient, because the gift of God has been paid in full by the Giver (1st Peter 1:18-19). This is the mindset of a true believer. The cookie jar is placed by God on the bottom shelf for anyone to receive and enjoy. Salvation is completely unconditional. You just take it freely! Christ died, that's history; Christ died for me, that's salvation!
However, the corrupt mindset of a Lordship Salvationist places a heavy burden upon the recipient, where salvation is grounded in part upon the behavior and intent of the recipient; placing the cookie jar out of one's reach unless he is willing to climb to the top of the store shelves to get it. Salvation to the Lordship Salvationist is conditional upon man's intent to reform. You can't just have it freely. You have to talk business first with God and make a commitment to amend your ways, do better and walk a straight path or you can't have any cookies.
Ray Comfort is Woefully Ignorant Concerning Theology
Ray Comfort is an extremely popular evangelist, with his ministries, THE WAY OF THE MASTER and LIVING WATERS. Unfortunately, Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron teach the heresy of Lordship Salvation...
“Merely being sorry for your sins, or confessing them to God won't help you. You must turn from sin (repent).”
SOURCE: LIVING WATERS ministry, SAVE YOURSELF SOME PAIN
Heresy! That is self-righteousness! Adding even the slightest work of self-righteousness to the Gospel corrupts it into a false way, a false plan, a road to damnation.
Biblical Repentance
The problem is that there is a common misunderstanding of the word “repentance.” Many false teachers today are saying that repentance in the Bible means to forsake one's sinful lifestyle. Nothing could be further from the truth of God's Word. In Mark 1:15 Jesus said, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” The Bible doesn't say, “Repent ye, and stop living in sin.” No, rather, the Bible says, “Repent ye, and believe the gospel.” I am not saying that God approves of a believer continuing in sin, God forbid. I am simply saying that the change of life which genuine repentance brings is not a part of saving-faith. We don't live for God to get saved; we live for God because WE ARE SAVED. Eternal life is a free gift. Salvation is receiving, not giving.
We are saved wholly by God's grace, through faith in Christ Jesus. We are saved by HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS. Matthew 6:33, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS; and all these things shall be added unto you." Romans 10:3,4, "For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth." Amen!
The word repent in Mark 1:15 is the Greek word METANOEO, meaning, “to change one's mind.” When a person acknowledges their GUILT of sin for violating God's Law, and that person believes on the Lord Jesus Christ for forgiveness, they are saved eternally. We are the sinners and Jesus is the Savior. It's that simple. Please read, What is Biblical repentance?
An Every Word Bible
I am dismayed when I hear professed Christians say that the Bible is not something we should fight over. What? If God is going to judge us for the very words we speak, then don't you think that the Words He speaks are equally important? Yes, of course! Everything that we believe as Christians hinge upon EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDETH OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD (Matthew 4:4). Therefore, I need an every word Bible. God only wrote one Book. There are literally hundreds of English translations, which vary widely in their content, meaning and doctrine. This is why I defend, love and promote only the King James Bible. All other English translations on the market today are corrupt! It does matter, very much, that we have the right message, from a trustworthy Bible.
There is Only One Gospel
Ray Comfort once kindly wrote to me, attempting to convince me that our doctrinal differences are a mere matter of semantics (i.e., wording the same belief differently). I told him that we do not agree at all on the issue of salvation, because he believes that a person cannot be saved and deliberately continue in sin; but I do believe that. The difference is much more than mere semantics, it is night and day.
* I believe that one's salvation is solely based in Christ's righteousness and has absolutely nothing to do with one's desire to depart from sin. Romans 4:5-6 plainly teaches that salvation is without works of self-righteousness, and that we are saved by the imputed righteousness of Jesus Christ. Salvation is of the Lord. A changed life is the FRUIT of genuine repentance; and not a part of the ROOT of saving faith. A person gives up their sins because they ARE a Christian; and not to BECOME a Christian. The changed life comes AFTER a person is saved, as a person grows in the milk of the Word (1st Peter 2:2).
* Ray Comfort on the other hand, believes that a person must stop deliberately committing sin to be saved. Mr. Comfort teaches that those who profess faith in Christ, but still continue in sin, are not saved because they have never given up their sins, which he teaches is necessary for salvation. Ray Comfort teaches that a changed life is part of the ROOT of saving faith. According to Mr. Comfort, a person must give up their sins to BECOME a Christian. In this false plan of salvation, a sinner must change in order to be saved.
Do you see the drastic difference between the two different Gospels? The latter is damnable heresy.
Ray Comfort is sincere, unquestionably; but he is doctrinally messed up from following John MacArthur. Biblically, a person who continues in sin is likely not saved (1st John 3:8); but it's not because they never gave up their sins as Ray Comfort errantly teaches. It's because they never genuinely believed on Jesus Christ (Matthew 7:21; John 6:40).
That's where Ray Comfort goes astray in his theology. To teach that giving up one's sins is mandatory for salvation is a false Gospel of self-righteousness, which excludes everyone who is not willing to stop living in sin. Jesus said in John 6:37 that He would not turn away anyone who came to Him for salvation, and that includes the vilest sinner who isn't ready to give up his sins yet. All God requires is that a person acknowledge their guilt of sin (Romans 3:19), and believe on the Lord to be forgiven (Acts 10:43; Romans 10:13). Acts 16:30-31, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” That's the way to be saved, i.e., to believe on Jesus as the Christ.
There are hundreds of perversions of the Gospel nowadays. Every believer needs to be a watchman, a pit bull guard dog, that shines the Light of God's Word upon the darkness. That's the only way to expose the darkness, i.e., by shining the Lamp of God's Word upon it. Salvation is simple—we are SINNERS and Jesus is the SAVIOR.
If a person must forsake their sinful habits to be saved, then salvation is extremely complicated. The hypocrisy of Ray Comfort's and John MacArthur's Lordship Salvation heresy is that NO ONE can give up all their sins. 1st John 1:10 says that we are calling God a liar if we say we are without sin. Only Jesus is completely without sin (1st Peter 2:22).
Ray Comfort's False Gospel
On Ray Comfort's ministry website, at LivingWater.com, he has a short presentation titled "The Good Test." At the end of the presentation the following heretical teachings are found...
Do you see God’s great love for you? Do you see your need for His forgiveness? Do what He commands and “Repent…that your sins may be wiped out and times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19) You must turn away from sin and turn to God. Desire to have NOTHING to do with sin, and surrender your life to the One who can save you. Jesus died to set you free, and then he rose from death to be your Lord. Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” If you will confess and forsake your sins (repent) and trust in Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, God will forgive you and you’ll pass from death to life.
If you are not sure how to pray, read Psalm 51 and make it your prayer.
What does it mean to "put your faith in Jesus Christ?" It means to personally trust in Jesus the same way you’d trust in a parachute if you had to jump 25,000 feet out of an airplane. You wouldn’t just "believe" in the parachute; you would put it on! In the same way, the Bible says, "Put on the Lord Jesus Christ..." and you will be saved. There are millions of people who "believe" Jesus exists . . . but they have not put on the Savior—there’s a BIG difference. And the difference will be obvious when you “jump” through the door of death.
Today, with all your heart—turn away from sin, and surrender your life to Jesus Christ. Please don’t put it off till later. You may die today and then it will be too late. You may not yet have all the answers to your questions, but better to put on the parachute first and then ask questions, then to pass through the door unprepared, grasping for the parachute when it’s too late. You can pray something like this—"Dear God, today I turn from all my sins (name them), and I put my trust in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Please forgive me, and grant me your gift of everlasting life. Amen." There is nothing magic about these words—it is the attitude of your heart that God cares about. (emphasis added)
SOURCE: http://www.livingwaters.com/good/022.shtml
There is absolutely nothing in the Word of God which requires a person to “surrender your life to Jesus Christ” to be saved. It is a damnable heresy to require people to make a commitment to Christ to be saved. Jesus DIDN'T ask us to surrender our life to Him to be saved; He asked us to BELIEVE on Him (John 3:16).
In sharp contrast to Ray Comfort, read what Dr. Harry Ironside (1876-1951) stated in his Gospel tract, ANOTHER GOSPEL? ...
“When anyone comes promising salvation to those ‘who make full surrender' of all that they have to God, and who 'pay the price of full salvation' he is preaching another gospel, for the price was paid on Calvary's cross and the work that saves is finished. It was Christ Jesus who made the full surrender when He yielded His life on Calvary that saves us, not our surrender in any way to Him.”
SOURCE: Harry A. Ironside, from the Gospel tract, Another Gospel?
Dr. Ironside is doctrinally correct. Salvation is of the Lord. Surrendering one's life to Christ for salvation is a false gospel.
Romans 4:5 couldn't be any clearer on this matter... "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness." It is sad that the simplicity of salvation, i.e., the Gospel, has been perverted in so many ways today. It is a shame that someone like Ray Comfort, who is a dynamic and charming speaker, and is a nice guy, is preaching a false gospel to the masses. Perhaps Mr. Comfort does it ignorantly; but nevertheless, he is teaching works salvation. It's not just a matter of semantics.
Ray Comfort clearly states: "You must turn away from sin" and "surrender your life to Christ" to be saved. Although it is true that a person needs to turn from their sins to be saved, it is only in the sense of acknowledging one's guilt of sin before God (Romans 3:19). To turn to the Lord for forgiveness is to turn one's back against sin. This is Biblical repentance. From reading numerous writings by Ray Comfort, it is abundantly clear that he interprets "turning from sin" as trying very hard to stop committing sins. That is wrong. In salvation, we turn to Jesus to be forgiven of our sins; we don't turn from our sins as a prerequisite to believing on Jesus. Christ died, that's history; Christ died for me, that's salvation!
Pastor Harry Ironside is Correct on Repentance
In sharp contrast to Ray Comfort, Dr. Harry Ironside (former pastor of Moody Memorial Church, 1930-1948) correctly understood repentance to mean…
"Repentance is the recognition of my sinnership — the owning before God that I am as vile as He has declared me to be in His holy Word."
SOURCE: Except Ye Repent, by Dr. Harry Ironside, chapter 3
Clearly, Ironside taught a Free Grace view of the Gospel. H.A. Ironside correctly recognized repentance as the confession that "one is utterly without merit" and that if one is "ever saved at all it can only be through the merits of our Lord Jesus Christ." Salvation is without works of self-righteousness. Romans 4:5 plainly teaches that a man's faith is COUNTED for righteousness, i.e., the righteousness of Jesus Christ is imputed to one's heavenly record by faith. Repentance and faith are inseparable. The Gospel of John mentions the word "believe" 85-times; but the word "repent" is never mentioned even once. In genuine salvation, one who believes on Jesus Christ has repented; and one who repents has believed on the Lord Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins.
In sharp contrast, Ray Comfort separates repentance from faith, thus requiring lost sinners to cease from their sins as a prerequisite to placing their faith in Christ for salvation (which is a false gospel).
Jesus DIDN'T ask us to forsake our sins to get saved; no, rather, He asked us to BELIEVE on Him that He could save us from our sins. Being a Christian does NOT give us God's permission to sin. Not at all. Every believer will give account to God for their deeds at the Judgment Seat of Christ (Romans 14:12; 2nd Corinthians 5:10). The notion that a lost sinner must "desire to have nothing to do with sin" to be saved (which is exactly what Ray Comfort teaches) is of the Devil. Most of what the Jehovah's Witness cult teaches is 100% Scriptural; but it's that small percentage of damnable heresy that condemns them all to Hell. John MacArthur is a dynamic Bible teacher and pastor; but ruthlessly denies the power of the literal blood of Jesus. Therefore, John MacArthur is an unsaved heretic.
Please read: Dr. John R. Rice Refutes Lordship Salvation.
Satan is a Master Deceiver
Ray Comfort is awesome in many ways, which is why he is so dangerous. Most "everything" you read from this man is 95% right on target; however, Ray Comfort adds WORKS to God's Plan of Salvation which renders it VOID and USELESS. The most effective lies are the one's that sound the most like the truth, and Satan is the Master Deceiver behind Ray Comfort's ministries (Living Waters, Way of the Master, etc.).
Ray Comfort misdefines "repentance" and does not use the original Greek meaning that Christ talked about, which is "metanoia" (a change of mind about sin and Christ). He is very accurate in other areas; yet, what he is telling us is that WORKS are necessary for salvation (even though he explicitly tells us that works are not necessary for salvation in other writings). Why the total contradiction? Mr. Comfort mixes discipleship with Grace, i.e., works of righteousness
with Christ's Blood. This, according to the Bible, is a FALSE GOSPEL which cannot save a lost man from Hell.
Ray Comfort is just "one of thousands" who twist the Bible to make it say what he wants it to say, rather than telling us what it really says — he is a tool of Satan because Satan's time is short. We've not long to go before the Rapture, and Satan is busy deceiving everyone he possibly can. Remember, the best lies are the one's that sound the most like the truth. Ray Comfort is a master deceiver, following the trail of John MacArthur.
Please read: Charles Surgeon DIDN'T Teach Lordship Salvation.
What the Bible Says
Let me refute and rebuke Ray Comfort using the King James Bible by giving you references:
1a) What Ray says: Ray tells us that in order to be saved we must forsake all sins.
1b)What the Bible says: Forsaking sins is a condition for being a disciple; not for being saved (Luke 14:26-27 / Luke 9:23 / Luke 14:33 / Romans 4:5 / John 12:42 ).
2a) What Ray says: Commit your life to Christ / Turn from your sins to be saved / Surrender your life to Christ / Make Him Lord of your life, etc...
2b)What the Bible says: Jesus Christ is the Savior! Living the "Christian Lifestyle" cannot save us (John 5:39-40). Living a consecrated life is the FRUIT of genuine repentance; and not a part of saving faith.
The Bible is clear that man's good works and intentions have no part in gaining him salvation, just look: "For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the Gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Ray Comfort is subtle, as are many false prophets today. Here is Ray Comfort's doctrinal Statement of Faith, and it is 100% Biblical. But then you listen to his videos, and The Good Test I just mentioned, and Mr. Comfort teaches something totally different. Benny Hinn does the exact same thing. Mr. Hinn's website presents the basic plan of salvation; but then in public he endorses Catholicism's Our Lady of Fatima, praises the Pope, never condemns works salvation, never condemns Baptismal Regeneration, etc. Benny Hinn exploits the Gospel to make merchandise of his victims... 2nd Peter 2:3, "And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not."
Martin Luther, as do Lutherans today, are guilty of the same hypocrisies. Martin Luther is renowned for his alleged awakening that "the just shall live by faith"; YET, Luther clearly taught Baptismal Regeneration in his Catechism writings. In fact, Martin Luther taught many damnable heresies after his alleged salvation experience, even Mary worship. Martin Luther is sadly burning in Hell today! Ray Comfort speaks out of both-sides-of-his-mouth, as do John MacArthur, Martin Luther, and others. All these men claim salvation by faith alone in Jesus Christ; BUT then PERVERT the Gospel by requiring people to either give up their sins, get baptized, or surrender their life to Christ to be saved. It can't be both ways! Salvation is either by faith, or by works—not BOTH. Titus 3:5 plainly states that salvation is NOT BY WORKS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS WHICH WE HAVE DONE!
Ray Comfort's doctrine is flawed, and he needs to reconsider what he is teaching people. You don't have to forsake your sinful lifestyle to get saved; you forsake your sinful lifestyle because you ARE SAVED. A sinner need only acknowledge to God that he is a GUILTY sinner (Romans 3:19) who deserves the penalty of Hell (Romans 6:23; Revelation 21:8), and believe (trust) on the Lord Jesus Christ to forgive one's sins (Acts 10:43; 16:30,31). You need a Savior and Acts 4:10-12 tells us His name—Jesus Christ.
Please read, Guilt verses Feelings in Salvation, and, No Salvation Without the Law.
Conclusion
On Ray Comfort's website, http://www.wayofthemaster.com, under the drop-down-menu "Get Equipped," there's a link titled, Answers to 100 Common Questions. In this section you'll find Ray's heretical answer to the question... "Is Repentance Necessary for Salvation?" The answers are directly from The Evidence Bible, which was compiled and commented by Ray Comfort. This heresy also appears on Mr. Comfort's other website at... http://www.livingwaters.com/witnessingtool/browse.shtml. Here is Ray's unbiblical answer to the question...
Is Repentance Necessary for Salvation? ...
We are dead in our trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1) and until we forsake them through repentance, we cannot be made alive in Christ.
I didn't write this article to be unkind, but to warn people about the dangers of Lordship Salvation. If Mr. Comfort would stand true to his Statement of Faith on his website, then there would be no problem; but he doesn't. Instead, he teaches lost sinners that salvation is conditional upon forsaking the act of sin. But the Bible teaches salvation is receiving; NOT giving (John 1:12; 4:10). Eternal life is a free gift (Romans 5:15; 6:23). There is a fine line between the turning from sin that genuine repentance brings; verses the turning from committing sin that false prophets require for people to get saved. Ray Comfort is putting the cart before the horse, as does pastors John MacArthur and Aiden W. Tozer.
Ray Comfort is condemned by his own words. The Bible is clear... "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness."
The Imputed Righteousness of Jesus Christ
Ray Discomfort | Ray Comfort is Wrong On Salvation!
Ray Comfort: Is it Just a Matter of Semantics?
Ray Comfort's Perverted Gospel | The Unbiblical REPENTANCE Heresy!
The Evidence Bible Exposed!
Spurgeon DIDN'T Teach Lordship Salvation
Harry Ironside DIDN'T Teach Lordship Salvation
“When you get saved, you get saved not because you deserve it, but because you simply let God save you and because you confess your own poor sinful state and your inability to save yourself.”
SOURCE: Dr. Rice... Here is My Question, by Dr. John R. Rice, pg. 304; 1962, Sword of the Lord Publishers; ISBN: 0-87398-158-8
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BEWARE Dr. Gene and Melissa Scott
By David J. Stewart
The "Cursing Preacher"?
The following YouTube video of Dr. Gene Scott (1929-2005) ranting and raving is disgraceful. He surely is NOT preaching the Word of God. He repeatedly curses in God's name (bleeped out), and you can hear Mr. Scott openly admit to cursing in God's name.
He claims he is not cursing in God's name; but rather "defining" his message. Clearly, Mr. Scott is a false prophet, who doesn't quote even one Scripture, and doesn't say anything of substance in his words. Here's the despicable video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDU7rKleDFY
Gene and Melissa Scott are unsaved Modernists. What I find most disturbing is that folks are actually clapping for him in the background. Sad, but true, people will follow just about any false prophet nowadays. No man of God would deliberately curse in God's holy name from the pulpit. Mr. Scott speaks about the truth, but he is a fool.
Wolves in Sheep's Clothing
Dr. Gene Scott's ministry is still operated today by his last wife, Melissa Scott. Gene and Melissa Scott are imposters, unsaved Modernists, who made/make millions exploiting Christianity...
"Get on the telephone!" is Scott's favorite bark. It's his way of ordering the faithful to send cash. And send they do, more than $1 million a month, according to some estimates. Through the years, the collections have helped support Scott's lavish lifestyle--chauffeured limousines, Lear jet travel, a Pasadena mansion, 'round-the-clock bodyguard protection and scenic horse ranches in Kentucky and the San Gabriel Valley.
At first blush, w. Eugene Scott, as he spells his name, seems miscast as God's renegade salesman. The 64-year-old preacher's son holds a Stanford Ph.D., fancies himself an intellectual, a philosopher, an avid bibliophile and philanthropist. But a closer look reveals a fascinatingly complex character: Scott has no formal education in theology, an enormous ego, eccentric personality and extraordinarily diverse interests. He is a world-renowned stamp collector, an equestrian, painter and hunter, and a saxophonist who pokes fun at "honkers" like President Clinton. He has been lampooned on "Saturday Night Live" by comic Robin Williams, profiled in the documentary "God's Angry Man" and feted by some of California's prominent personalities...
When the curtain begins to rise, congregation members leap to their feet and cheer wildly. Before them appears their master, clad in a priest's collar, a teal-and-black windbreaker and gray slacks, seemingly unmoved by the adulation. After several seconds of enthusiastic applause, a rock band belts out praise to Jesus as Scott sits impassively on a blue-cushioned stool until the singing ends. Among the tunes Scott occasionally orders up is "Kill a Pissant for Jesus."
SOURCE: http://www.rickross.com/reference/gene_scott/scott1.html (Rick Ross - Dr. Gene Scott: The Shock Jock of Televangelism)
I saw a recent episode of Mrs. Scott on TV, speaking at The Cathedral. She dazzled the audience with a bunch of Greek and Hebrew words, but never made any sense of what she was trying to say. I watched 30-minutes of confusion. She kept talking about "power" and "Christ," but never mentioned the blood of Jesus.
Apart from the sin-cleansing blood of Jesus, we would all be hopelessly condemned to Hellfire forever. Mrs. Scott also failed to mention "sin," or "Hell." To no surprise, she also criticized the King James Bible, God's preserved and inspired Word. Truthfully, I don't see how anyone could learn anything from watching Mrs. Scott speak. She talks quickly, moves from chalkboard to chalkboard, speaks a bunch of jibber-jabber, but makes no sense at all. It's almost as if she's mocking the stupidity of the audience.
As with many intellects, she leaves the common man far behind. The average person would have NO IDEA what she was talking about. Truthfully, I don't think she even understands what she's trying to say, but she knows just enough to deceive her listeners. This is only my opinion of course. One thing is certain to me... she is very confusing and a poor teacher.
Melissa Scott is a Feminist False Prophet!
The Word of God strongly condemns women preachers, who usurp AUTHORITY in the church...
"But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence." -1st Timothy 2:12
Many of today's churches have become apostate, allowing women to be ordained, pastor, and lead the men of the church. As a tragic consequence, the church is spiraling further downward into apostasy. False doctrine is epidemic in such churches. If a woman will pervert the Word of God in an attempt to justify her feminist rebellion, then she will compromise other Scriptures as well. Thus, it does not surprise me that Melissa Scott condemns the King James Bible. Women pastors are ALL false prophets! Women are not to preach in authority, which means they should not preach at all, because the Bible is a Book of Authority.
God is a masculine God, and he calls masculine men to preach His Word. Feminists resent the Biblical teaching that women are the "weaker" sex (1st Peter 3:7). Please note that the Bible does not say that women are inferior to men, not at all. Rather, men are to be in authority, whether it be in a marriage, in the home, in the church, or in government. Feminist women loathe such truth. Feminism = Rebellion! When feminists talk about "women's rights," they are really talking about EQUALITY of authority, which they Biblical have NO RIGHT to demand.
Lucifer wanted to be EQUAL with God (Isaiah 14:14). The serpent told Eve that she would be EQUAL with God if she ate of the forbidden fruit (Genesis 3:5). Feminists demand EQUALITY with men, which is vile wickedness in the area of authority. It must be understood that equality of human rights is an entirely different matter than equality of authority. Feminists will argue differently, which is why they hate the God of the Bible.
A Million Dollars A Month!
As with all false prophets today, the love of money is paramount, i.e., covetousness and greed... "But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you... by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not" (2nd Peter 2:1,3).
William Eugene Scott, also known as Dr. Gene Scott, (August 14, 1929 - February 21, 2005), was a United States pastor and teacher who served for almost fifty years as an ordained minister. In 1975 he began nightly live broadcasts as a televangelist, and eventually satellite broadcasts extended his services and talk shows to many countries. The televised eccentricities of the white-maned preacher included chomping on cigars, wearing a variety of hats and featuring young women dancing in the broadcasts. In fundraising during his live broadcasts he would stare into the camera and order viewers to "Get on the telephone!", successfully raising $1 million a month... (emphasis added)
SOURCE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_Scott
Something is very wrong with any ministry that centers around raising money, such as The 700 Club, Life For Today, etc. When a ministry is always asking for money... RUN! It is sinful for a preacher to live lavishly:
"Get on the telephone!" is Scott's favorite bark. It's his way of ordering the faithful to send cash. And send they do, more than $1 million a month, according to some estimates. Through the years, the collections have helped support Scott's lavish lifestyle--chauffeured limousines, Lear jet travel, a Pasadena mansion, 'round-the-clock bodyguard protection and scenic horse ranches in Kentucky and the San Gabriel Valley. (emphasis added)
SOURCE: http://www.rickross.com/reference/gene_scott/scott1.html (Rick Ross - Dr. Gene Scott: The Shock Jock of Televangelism)
Worldly Music
At the end of her broadcast, Melissa Scott began singing her Body & Soul Medley. She sounded like she was singing in a nightclub. Christian Rock music is a woeful evil today. Truthfully, there is nothing even remotely "Christian" about any type of Rock music. By the way, most country and country Gospel music today is nothing more than a variation of Rock music.
After Melissa Scott sang a few lines, the guitar player began to jam to a swing rhythm, and then she shamed the name of Jesus further by singing along with it. During the entire episode, Melissa Scott was wearing a minister's collar (i.e. a white collar in the front). The entire show was creepy. The Devil's music has no place in the church.
Christians should close their eyes, swing their bodies, and sing sensually like worldly singers do. The world's music makes people want to dance and act carnal. God's music should compel us to go soulwinning.
Dr. Gene Scott was a heathen, who also used demonic Rock music in his meetings...
When the curtain begins to rise, congregation members leap to their feet and cheer wildly. Before them appears their master, clad in a priest's collar, a teal-and-black windbreaker and gray slacks, seemingly unmoved by the adulation. After several seconds of enthusiastic applause, a rock band belts out praise to Jesus as Scott sits impassively on a blue-cushioned stool until the singing ends. Among the tunes Scott occasionally orders up is "Kill a Pissant for Jesus." (emphasis added)
SOURCE: http://www.rickross.com/reference/gene_scott/scott1.html (Rick Ross - Dr. Gene Scott: The Shock Jock of Televangelism)
Birds of a Feather Flock Together
To no surprise, Modernist and 33rd degree Freemason, Jesse Jackson, was a supporter of Dr. Gene Scott...
Religious leaders among the Los Angeles community who spoke out in support of Dr. Scott include Jess Moody; Rabbi William Kramer, Beverly Hills; and Reverend E. V. Hill, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Los Angeles. Reverend Jesse Jackson preached as Dr. Scott's guest from the platform of the Los Angeles University Cathedral, and other prominent religious, cultural and civic leaders have been frequent guests at the Sunday services. -SOURCE
Jesse Jackson is of the Devil, a Modernist (i.e., an imposter who pretends to be a Christian), as was Dr. Gene Scott...
Although declaring himself an avowed agnostic while attending Stanford University, after receiving his Ph.D. he briefly taught at Evangel College (now Evangel University), then assisted Oral Roberts in establishing Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Scott eventually joined the Assemblies of God, a Pentecostal denomination and for several years served in a variety of countries as an evangelist.
-SOURCE (Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Scott)
It appears that Mr. Scott didn't know what he believed. Good luck trying to find his statement of faith. As with most Modernists, Mr. Scott realized that there was lots of money to be made in religion. The Bible compares humanity to sheep (Isaiah 53:6), i.e., sheep don't have a sense of danger, and are easily victimized by the cunning wolf. Satan is shrewd, cunning, and comes to us as a wolf in sheep's clothing (Matthew 7:15).
Satan always introduces people to seemingly harmless things, such as the Harry Potter series, but there is great danger. Oh! That people would learn to obey the Word of God, and not follow men (Romans 3:4). Phooey on greedy televangelists!
As a theologian, he de-emphasized what he might have viewed as relatively trivial lifestyle issues. "I take you as you are, as God takes me as I am." He was not known for wagging the finger at sinners for typical petty sins of the flesh. I don't think I ever heard him preach against drugs and fornication. -SOURCE
Dr. Gene Scott was a phony, a Modernist, who publicly cursed in God's name, promoted devilish Rock music, preached a social milquetoast gospel, lived an extravagant lifestyle, never took a stand against sin, rubbed shoulders with other apostate ministers, and disgraced the name of Jesus Christ.
Ye Must Be Born Again!
False Prophets
James Robison
General Teachings/Activities
Robison is "officially" a Southern Baptist evangelist (but sounds more like a holy-roller Pentecostalist), who claims to have a "ministry of reconciliation" (translated "unconditional acceptance and love based on feelings rather than on truth"). Pictured to the right are James and Betty Robison. In 1982, he claimed to have been "exorcized" of demons, and as a result, began converting to the charismatic movement.
Since then, his annual conferences have featured hyper-Charismatics such as John Wimber, and he has preached in Catholic churches with David Yonggi Cho. Robison's January 1991 conference featured tongues-speaker Jamie Buckingham (now deceased), who had defended the Trinity-rejecting United Pentecostal Church. Robison also spoke at the 1987 Catholic/Charismatic Congress in New Orleans, praising the pope and Roman Catholics. (Reported in the 1/15/91, Calvary Contender.)
- Speakers at Robison's 1/92 Dallas "Bible" Conference included church growth specialist and Schuller-promoter Bill Hybels, charismatic huckster Larry Lea, and former 12-year Dallas Seminary professor Jack Deere* (a key figure in John Wimber's healing/deliverance movement as of 1/92, but in 8/92 was working informally with Robison). Performing at the conference were Glen Campbell and Wayne Watson. (Reported in the 12/15/91, Calvary Contender.)
- Robison, as a fiery young Southern Baptist evangelist, warned of Rome's false gospel and exposed Rome's blasphemies. Today he says the pope is the finest example of morality in the world and claims that it is probable that the Pope is a saved man. (Source: message at New Orleans '87, a charismatic renewal conference.) Robison on Catholicism:
"I tell you what, all the critical Protestants standing around knocking Catholics, you'd better watch it! God'll run right by you, pick up the whole Catholic movement, and wrap them up in Jesus and just love them, and strip everything that is wrong there, and make them an expression to the whole earth. He may be doing it right now. I tell you what, one of the finest moral representatives of morality in this earth right now is the pope. People who know him really believe he is a born-again man." (Reported in the 2/10/92, Christian News).
- As an example of the extent to which men like James Robison will go in the pursuit of furthering the social gospel, Robison held a position with Sun Myung Moon's now defunct Coalition for Religious Freedom (CRF). (Moon is the founder of the Unification Church, and the self-proclaimed Messiah to the world.) Other so-called evangelicals that served with Robison at CRF as executive committee and/or advisory board members were Tim LaHaye (CRF's paid chairman!), Don Wildmon (founder and president of the social activist American Family Association), Paul Crouch (TBN Network's infamous founder), Marlin Maddoux (Point Of View nationwide radio talk show host), Paul Crouch (TBN Network's infamous founder), Hal Lindsey, Jimmy Swaggart, and D. James Kennedy (author and pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) -- an agenda of social activism certainly makes for strange ecumenical bedfellows. (Reported in the November 1990, Omega-Letter.)
- In the November/December 1986 issue of Day of Restoration, James Robison wrote that the miracle of Christmas is "that Christ is formed in you;" that "our actual purpose in this world: receiving and expressing the fullness of the life of Jesus." He goes on to say that "God wants us to see Jesus as merely the big brother in a huge family of brothers and sisters like Him." Further, he states that II Corinthians 5:17 means that we "have the divine nature, the eternal life of God." Still Christ must be "formed in you."
He goes on to say that Jesus was a pattern; that "Jesus Himself pioneered the process He is putting us through." He claims that "God reveals that Christ had to be formed even in Jesus. ... That same Jesus also will be formed in you -- in anyone who will receive the light of this truth." This is blasphemy! This is another Jesus, another gospel! He has fallen away from the Jesus of the Bible and embraces the Christ anointing of the New Age religion and the "ongoing incarnation of Manifest Sons 'till we produce Christ in the flesh." (Emphasis added.)
- Robison's calling himself a "Baptist" is quite deceptive -- his doctrines are hyper-charismatic! As evidence of this, one only need listen to the four-part tape series that Robison would routinely send to each new "Restoration Partner" in the early-1990s (i.e., pledge contributor), which clearly depicts his ministry as one that believes in the following false doctrines:
(a) Charismatic demon warfare/deliverance (commands "death" to the growth on his daughter's lip). Believes that he has authority from God to cast-out demons, as do all Christians who really believe that they are "to do the ministry of Jesus ... You have total authority over demonic powers. You can cast them out."
(b) Dominionist/Reconstructionist view that "Israel" is now the "Church" (all the old covenants of God with Israel now belong to the Church).
(c) Claims to have periodically received unrestricted healing power -- "Everybody I prayed for during that period were instantly healed."
(d) Claims to speak directly with Jesus.
(e) Claims that the Holy Spirit "moves on" his Bible conferences to such a striking degree that even one man was "literally lifted off the ground."
(f) In his message on "Doing the Works of Jesus," Robison teaches that the ministry of Christ should be a pattern for his [Robison's] and his followers' own work; i.e., he wants to make Christ our example for healing. Robison interprets Matt. 4:23 and John 20:19-22 as "Jesus is sending us to do the same ministry He had ... What He came to do [including all the miracles and healings] in ministry, we are to do!" (cf. 2 Cor. 12:12; Heb. 2:3,4; Heb. 1:2) (For "six straight months" after learning he had this healing power from God, there was not one single person he prayed for that was not "instantly healed.") Robison states that he believes that he will see the day when he's preaching a funeral and the corpse will get out of the casket -- "after all, Jesus raised the dead, didn't he." (And if you don't believe as Robison does, it's because of your pride -- "God will not penetrate spiritual pride. Satan was hurled out of heaven because of it ... Proud folks don't get healed at anybody's meeting.")
(g) Gives credit to the following mystic healers as those exemplifying the works of Jesus in their ministries: John Wimber; Kathryn Kuhlman; R.W. Schambach; E.W. Kenyon; and Oral Roberts.
- Promise Keepers is the gigantic new (1991) "men's movement" among professing evangelical Christians. Its roots are Catholic and charismatic to the core. PK's contradictory stand on homosexuality; its promotion of secular psychology; its unscriptural feminizing of men; its depiction of Jesus as a "phallic messiah" tempted to perform homosexual acts; and its ecumenical and unbiblical teachings should dissuade any true Christian from participating. Promise Keepers is proving to be one of the most ungodly and misleading movements in the annals of Christian history. Nevertheless, Robison is a promoter of this ecumenical, charismatic, psychologized men's movement, as evidenced by his speaking at two of PK's 1996 men's conferences.
- Robison places himself and his ministry above criticism. He equates those who measure a practice or ministry by Scripture with the unbelieving scribes. This effectively insulates his teaching and practice from Scriptural critique. He is equating opposition to his ministry with non-recognition of the person and ministry of the Holy Spirit. Robison hides behind a facade of true adherence to the moving of the Spirit of God in order to insulate his theology and practices from those who would unravel the facade with God's Word.
At the same time, he equates anyone that would challenge that facade with those who will not recognize Jesus' authority and work. This is a cult mentality that does not address the real issue -- whether or not these practices and ideas are Biblical.
* In 1986 Jack Deere believed the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit had passed away. He had just completed his 10th year as an associate professor at Dallas Seminary, and 7th year as pastor of a Bible church. Then he invited British psychiatrist John White as guest speaker, and reluctantly agreed to let him teach about miraculous healing. Soon after, Deere's thinking "radically reversed." He said: "First I began to believe that the scriptures taught that healing and miracles were for today.
Then I believed that God spoke today outside the Bible. ... And the final stage was believing all the gifts of the Spirit actually are for today." Two weeks later he met Vineyard movement founder John Wimber, developed close ties, and was dismissed from Dallas Seminary. Today he ministers worldwide with "signs and wonders," prophetic minister Paul Cain (9/93, Charisma). Deere says: "After John Wimber prayed for me several years ago, I noticed an immediate increase in revelatory words and healings whenever I prayed for people. I've also seen this happen when Paul Cain has prayed for people ..." (Source: 9/15/96, Calvary Contender.)
Deere is one of the most powerful spokesman for the Vineyard. His book Surprised by the Power of the Spirit is probably the best defense of the Vineyard's views and has undoubtedly drawn many into the movement. His 1995 book, Surprised by the Voice of God, is supposed to be a treatise on how to tell God's voice from our own, or even Satan's. In this volume, he defends the view that God is giving fresh revelations today.
In a private interview with Graham Banister following a Vineyard conference workshop taught by Deere (March of 1990 in Sydney, Australia), Deere was asked, "What is the Gospel?" Deere asked Banister what he thought the gospel was. Banister replied that it was about Jesus Christ who died for our sins was buried and raised on the third day and that it is this gospel by which we are saved (1 Cor. 15). Deere's reply was that this was not the gospel. When asked what, then, is the gospel, Deere replied, "I'm not prepared to make a formal statement about that."
When asked, "Could you perhaps tell me informally what you believe to be the gospel?" Deere answered, "I'm not sure. ... I used to be just like you ... thinking the gospel was simply justification by faith." When asked what he would add to it, he responded, "Deliverance. ... things like demons and healing ... it's the complete package -- the word and the works of Jesus?" But he was not yet ready to give a definitive answer to the question, "What is the gospel?"
Continuing to be amazed, Banister asked, "Are you saying that you couldn't go back into that pavilion and tell those people the gospel?" He replied, "No, not yet. ... Maybe [in] five years, maybe ten ..." Amazingly, one of the leading theological minds in the Signs and Wonders movement did not know what was the gospel! [Source: 4/24/90, The Briefing, "John Wimber: Friend or Foe," Sydney, Australia -- Deere claims that the article contains "serious misrepresentations, false reporting, and erroneous methodology" concerning the Vineyard's teachings, and misrepresents his (Deere's) understanding of the Gospel.
Since it was just Graham Banister and Jack Deere present for the interview, the reader must judge for himself whether The Briefing's rendition is consistent with what we know of Deere's documented doctrinal positions. For Jack Deere's take on the interview in question, see the "Misrepresentation Of Jack Deere's Teaching And Views" section of the May, 1992, "Vineyard Position Paper #2: The Vineyard's Response to The Briefing," by Jack Deere.]
SOURCE
Beware of James Robison's Ministry
Tom Brown's Heresies EXPOSED!
By David J. Stewart
Pentecostal Heretic Tom Brown - El Paso, Texas
The Pentecostal teaching that a believer can LOSE salvation has been a cause for great concern by believers for a long time. From my own experience, I have found that the average Christian isn't sure what to think about the Pentecostals (i.e., the Charismatic Movement). Are they saved or not? If you speak to most Charismatics, they'll give every impression that they're true Christians. Many are even aggressive witnesses for their religion. Yet something is VERY wrong with their doctrine ... VERY WRONG!
Tom Brown is an unsaved Charismatic pastor in El Paso, Texas and makes the following statements ...
Although God definitely promises to do his part to keep us saved to the end, this does not mean that we do not have a part to play. God promises eternal security, but not unconditional eternal security. Nearly all God's promises are conditional; that is, they are dependent in part on us for their fulfillment.
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE TEACH?
It is important that we go to the Bible—and the Bible alone—to see what God says about this important subject. This article is going to prove that salvation is a free gift of God, and must be maintained by holiness and bearing good fruit.
There are two important aspects of being saved. First, salvation as it relates to the sinner. A sinner experiences the new birth by accepting Christ. There is nothing a sinner could do to earn the new birth. The new birth, which the Bible calls salvation, is a free gift. The second aspect of salvation relates to the born again Christian maintaining his salvation. He maintains it through holiness and bearing good fruit.
Someone might argue and say, "You are teaching that salvation must be earned through good works." No, I'm not. Salvation is free, but keeping it is costly.
The above teachings by Tom Brown are heresy! He speaks out of both sides of his mouth when he says ... "God promises eternal security, but not unconditional eternal security" and "Salvation is free, but keeping it is costly." Brown's statements are TOTALLY contradictory. How can anything be "free" and "costly" to us at the same time? No friend, Tom Brown is a heretic--salvation was only costly to God, who gave His only begotten Son Jesus Christ to pay for our sins with His blood (John 3:16; 1st peter 1:18,19). For any minister to claim that eternal security is dependant upon our own human works is blasphemy. Thus, the Charismatic Movement is of the Devil.
Tom Brown likens salvation to being given a car ...
Suppose a friend gave me a brand new car which he paid out of his own money, and simply gave me the title and keys and said, "It's yours, Tom. Enjoy it." All I can do is reach for the keys and title and say, "Thank you!"
Let me ask you a question. Is the car a free gift to me or did I have to earn it? It's free, right! But let me ask another question. Is it going to cost me money to keep and maintain the car? Sure it is. I'm going to have to put gas, change the oil, give it tune-ups, wax the car, and so on. The car is costly to keep, but it was free when I received it.
Salvation works the same way. I can't earn it. God freely gave me my salvation since Jesus paid for it through His sacrifice on the cross. But once I receive it, I must take care of it. This is what Paul means when he says, "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling" (Philippians 2:12).
He does not say, "Work for your salvation." He says, "Work out your salvation." You can not work out something that you do not have. You have to possess salvation before you can work it out. Salvation comes first, maintaining it comes next. It is maintaining your salvation which we are talking about in this article.
SOURCE (My Encounter with a Heresy Hunter, by Tom Brown)
Tom Brown is misguided and wrong. If I buy a car and give it to you as a gift, there is a TRANSFER of ownership involved. In sharp contrast, salvation is of the Lord and he never transfers it into our hands for "maintenance." When Paul said "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" in Philippians 2:12, he specifically mentions "your" salvation; not God's salvation. In Dr. Jack Hyle's book, Salvation Is More Than Being Saved, he accurately states in Chapter 5 (Work Out Your Own Salvation) ...
"Notice the words, "work out your own salvation." Notice, I am not commanded to work out God's salvation, for I cannot do that. I am, however, commanded to work out my own. I have no part in the salvation of my soul; I do have a part in the salvation of my life."
Tom Brown is misguided in this matter, as are most Charismatics. 2nd Peter 2:7 tells us that backslidden Lot (Abraham's Nephew) in the Old Testament was a "just man" ... "And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked." Lot was such a sinful man that his own sons-in-laws laughed in his face when he warned them of coming judgment. Though Lot's life was more reminiscent of a train-wreck than that of a God-fearing believer, he was nevertheless a righteous man because of his faith in the coming Messiah.
God was the first to ask whether or not people could lose their salvation. We find God asking this question in Ezekiel 18:24: "'But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and commits sins and does the same detestable things the wicked man does, will he live?'" God is asking, "Will he live, if he departs from his righteous ways?" And what was the answer? "'None of the righteous things he has done will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness he is guilty of and because of the sins he has committed, he will DIE.'"
He will die spiritually, not physically, because we all die physically. Death is in reference to spiritual and eternal death. The Bible calls the lake of fire the second death. Eternal damnation is called death in the Bible.
Many would like to argue with God, but what God says stands. God says that he will die. We have to accept his Word.
SOURCE (Can Christians Lose Their Salvation?)
Mr. Brown makes the following statement on his website...
The Lord is responsible for the Church. True, we pastors must protect the flock to which the Lord has made us shepherds. But we are not to judge God's true ministers because we disagree over minor points of doctrine which the devil has magnified.
Yes, let us pastors protect our churches from religions that deny the fundamental doctrines of Christ—the virgin birth, the inspiration of scriptures, the new birth, etc... But let us also put away strife and dissension—and strive the keep the unity of the Spirit.
SOURCE (My Encounter with a Heresy Hunter, by Tom Brown)
Tom Brown is a confused individual. In one breath he speaks about defending the fundamentals of the faith; but in the next breath he openly denies salvation by faith alone in Christ (as you'll will see in a moment).
Tom Brown's Corrupt Theology from a Corrupted Bible Version
Evidently Ton Brown's bible has words missing! Read what he says in his heretical article on Speaking In Tongues" ...
WHAT GOOD IS IT?
The Apostle Paul writes, "He who speaks in tongues edifies himself...I would like every one of you to speak in tongues" (1 Corinthians 14:4,5). With these positive statement about tongues, why do so few Christians speak in tongues? I believe the answer is because there is very little sound, logical and scriptural teaching as to the scope and value of speaking in tongues.
Whoa! Wait one moment pal ... what Bible are you reading from? ... "He who speaks in tongues edifies himself"? Oh I see, you're using the damnable HIV bible (the New International Version ... the NIV). Would you please read carefully what the preserved King James Bible says in 1st Corinthians 14:4 ... "He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church." The NIV bible deceitfully removes the word "unknown." That's 180 degrees the opposite of what the Word of God is teaching! Zondervan Publisher's knew that they'd make hundreds-of-millions of dollars if they published a bible to the Charismatic's liking.
The Apostle Paul is simply saying that someone who speaks in an unknown foreign language to the rest of the group isn't helping anyone except himself. 1st Corinthians 14:28 states, "But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God." This Scripture is clear evidence that Paul is speaking about an earthly language, and not some mysterious jibber-jabber. A man couldn't SPEAK to himself or to God if he didn't know what he was trying to say. The reason why "there is very little sound, logical and scriptural teaching as to the scope and value of speaking in tongues" Mr. Brown is because the Bible doesn't teach it. The Bible does teach that there's a gift of languages (tongues); but there is absolutely NOTHING in the Word of God supporting the crazy mumbo-jumbo of the Charismatic Movement. Please read, Hearing In Tongues.
Tom Brown's False Gospel
Tom Brown is clearly an unsaved heretic, teaching works salvation ...
You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone. (James 2:24)
So you can see clearly that a person is not justified by faith alone.
I think because most Protestants want to affirm salvation by "faith alone" that Protestantism has suffered morally. (By the way, I don’t consider myself a Protestant or a Roman Catholic, but simply a Christian.)
Through this dogma of salvation by faith alone many professing Christians believe they are saved even though their conduct says something else. As a result, I believe we will see many professing believers cast into hell. As Jesus said,
Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. (Matt. 7:21)
Profession is not enough, action is also required to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Someone might argue, "Are you teaching salvation through works?"
It depends what kind of works you are talking about. If you are referring to the "works of the Law" then definitely not, but if you are referring to the "works of faith" then definitely so.
Paul writes in Ephesians 2:8-9:
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works so that no one can boast.
Most people stop reading right there, so they assume the "works" Paul was referring to was "good works" which accompany your faith, but that is not the kind of works Paul had in mind; we know this because he continues in the next verse,
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (v 10)
Notice the difference between the works that can’t save you in verse nine, and the good works that we in Christ do in verse ten. When Paul mentioned the works that can’t save you he was referring to the works of the Law.
For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law. (Rom 3:28)
Observing the law was the "works" that can’t save you. Observing the law is not the same as good works. This is where many make the mistake. They put "good works" under the category of the "works of the Law." But good works must accompany your faith or you really do not have faith.
You see, the nature of true faith is action. For someone to claim faith, yet act the opposite proves the person’s claim to faith is not real. This is what James understood.
For example, if you were married to Clinton Jr., and said to him, "I trust you", then you go out and hire a private investigator to follow him, then do you really trust him? No. Your action proved that your claim to faith is a fallacy. You really don’t have faith.
There is no such thing as faith without corresponding action. Faith must act, or it isn’t faith. So we are not saved by faith alone, because faith is never alone.
I think a better way to state how we are saved is this: We are saved by grace alone, through faith that works. Notice where I placed the word "alone." I placed it along with grace. Grace is free, so no one can earn it. As Paul writes:
And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace. (Rom 11:6)
It is grace alone that saves, and the means to this grace is faith that works.
So if we claim to have faith in Christ, then we must act like it.
SOURCE (Are We Saved By Faith Alone?)
Out of Tom Brown's own mouth he condemns himself by stating ... "So you can see clearly that a person is not justified by faith alone." Mr. Brown tries to distinguish between the works of the law verses a Christians good works. This is ridiculous. Brown is clearly ADDING works to faith, which is what every Roman Catholic does. Brown states ... "It is grace alone that saves, and the means to this grace is faith that works." Lies! Galatians 3:26 plainly states ... "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus." I don't see any mention of "works." Romans 4:5 declares, "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness." The Bible is so clear. It is a damnable heresy to teach that we are saved by "faith that works."
No, we are saved by faith ALONE ... "To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me (Jesus)" Again, there is NO mention of "works." Just as the heretic Martin Luther, Tom Brown speaks double-talk. Luther taught that men were saved by "faith alone" in Christ; yet his faith included being baptized. Clearly, Luther's concept of faith was far different from the Bible's teaching of faith. Likewise, Tom Brown teaches that salvation is by "grace alone"; yet he hypocritically says that works are also necessary. He even quotes Romans 11:6 while teaching the exact opposite. Remember, pastor Brown stated ... "a person is not justified by faith alone."
If Tom Brown is correct, then sinful Lot would be in Hell today; but the Bible states ... "And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly; And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked." Lot was so sinful that he offered up his own daughters in Genesis 19:8 to be gang raped by an angry mob of homosexuals. It is inconceivable. Yet, the Word of God refers to Lot as a just man because he believed God. Clearly, salvation is not dependent upon one's works. One-third of the Bible was written by murderers (Moses, David, and Paul).
All men are rotten and sinful by nature (Romans 3:10,23). At best Christians are still people, and people at best are all sinners. To teach that salvation can be lost raises the perplexing question ... at what point would a person lose salvation? Since all believers are not capable of living above sin, then all believers must risk losing their salvation, right? Romans 3:10 plainly states, "There is NONE righteous..." Common sense tells us that the Charismatic's teaching that one can lose salvation is not true--it just doesn't make sense in lieu of the abundance of Scriptural support for "once saved, always saved."
Tom Brown is confused concerning the difference between the teachings of Paul and those of James. We see in the New Testament that Paul spoke of the ROOT of Abraham's faith; BUT, James spoke of the FRUIT of Abraham's faith. We read in Romans 4:3, "For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness." This occurred in Genesis 15:6, which is when Abraham was born again. Paul said in Romans 5:1, "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Paul doesn't mention works. Romans 4:5 declares, "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness."
Yet, James declares in James 2:21, "Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?" This event took place years later in Genesis 22:7, when Isaac had grown at least old enough to speak clearly to his father. James is simply saying that if a person is genuinely saved by faith, then there should be some FRUIT (good works) in that person's life to show it. BUT, James was NOT teaching that works are necessary to be saved--they aren't! Abraham was saved by faith ALONE! Titus 3:5 clearly states, "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us..."
What the Bible Says is So (by Pastor Roy Thompson)
Greedy Televangelists!
Where's all that money going?
“Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter” (Isaiah 56:11).
“And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.” (2nd Peter 2:3)
Christianity began as a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. When it went to Athens, it became a philosophy. When it went to Rome, it became an organization. When it spread throughout Europe, it became a culture. When it came to America, it became a business.
In view of billions of lost souls who have never heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ, imagine how many souls might be saved with the money wasted on antiques, jets, jewelry, fancy cars, mansions, wardrobes and watches. Did you know that 2,500,000,000 people in this world live on less than $2 a day? It's true! Do you want to help Benny Hinn buy another Rolex, or help a missionary get a megaphone, some Bibles, a bicycle, a warm coat or even a pair of shoes, all of which are desperately needed. Oh how foolish are people today with money. Just as Simon learned in Acts 8:18-19, you can't buy God's blessing and power. It's not for sale. Don't be deceived by these wolves in sheep's clothing!
The TBN Salaries
In 1998, the Crouches showed a combined income of nearly $600,000... (OC Weekly) The Crouches occupy two of three seats on the TBN board of directors and earning six-figure incomes. He is paid $159,500 a year as president, while she gets $165,100 as vice president, IRS records show.
“Crouch’s earnings went from $159,500 in 1997 to $262,915 the following year. Jan, the organization’s vice president, also received a big raise. Her earnings more than doubled, going from $159,500 to $321,375 during the same time period”. (Mike Oppenheimer. Let Us Reason Ministries).
According to 2001 IRS income tax statements, (990 forms)
“Paul Crouch, president of California-based Trinity Christian Center of Santa Ana, received $403,700. His wife, Janice Crouch, earned $347,500 as the vice president for the organization, which broadcasts sermons nationally on the Trinity Broadcasting Network”. (www.rickross.com)
But it gets worse.. information reported on the organization's most recent Form 990 has Paul Crouch’s compensation package at $419,000. The compensation package includes salary, cash bonuses, and unusually large expense accounts and other allowances. (www.charitynavigator.org).
The TBN Building
“Trinity Christian City International is a dazzling 65,000-square-foot building that houses a new studio, bookstore and theater, and a richly appointed suite of offices for TBN founder Paul Crouch. It is an office building, but its TV studios are designed to look like the inside of a Gothic cathedral, complete with stained-glass windows and padded pews for the audience.
The building was designed and decorated at the direction of the Crouches, from the main lobby's baroque marble staircase and 15-foot-high, molded polymer statue of Michael the Archangel, to the velvet settees in the executive suite.
When TBN purchased the building for $6 million, it was a drab, brown stucco-and-glass box, the former home of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International, and the Crouches planned only minor changes. A new $1 million face was put on the building using an "exterior foam insulation system," Hubble (whose Fort Worth, Texas, construction company put a new facade on the building) said. Balustrades, columns and other architectural features were made from styrofoam, then covered with fiberglass mesh, coated with plaster and painted.
The main fountain in front of the building is used for full-immersion baptisms and is patterned after one in New York's Central Park. It is fed by a small aqueduct the Crouches call "the River of Life." Hubble said it cost about $1 million, and landscaping the property tacked on about $400,000.
Much of the interior features gleaming marble floors and intricately detailed ceilings. The lobby ceiling is covered with 217 hand-painted cherubs, many depicting the faces of TBN employees' children. The cherubs on the lobby ceiling were done by portrait artist Jane Garrison, who spent 10 months on it. She worked atop a scissors lift, a week at a time, eight to 10 hours a day, and then went home to Arkansas to rest before resuming. "By the end of the week, I kept thinking, 'If I have to climb this ladder and do one more cherub ...,' " she said. "But then I'd get down and think, 'Yes, I'd like to do another.' " Garrison, who charges $3,000 apiece for full-length portraits at her Fayetteville studio, would not say how much she was paid for her work at TBN.
The exterior features elaborate Corinthian columns, colonial balustrades, French wrought iron and Greek colonnades with dental molding and egg-and-dart detailing. The faux brass ceilings in the bookstore and bathrooms are polished to a mirror finish. Austrian-style drapes plunge three stories from ceiling to floor. Everywhere are hand-painted gold moldings, beveled glass and portraits of cherubs.
The building also features the "Via Dolorosa," where visitors can stroll a movie set-like replica of the Jerusalem street over which Christ carried his cross to Calvary, complete with thunder and lightning effects.
A trio of water-spewing lion heads near the main entrance are fashioned after those at William K. Vanderbilt's Marble House in Newport, R.I. Frank McGervey, a Trabuco Canyon painting contractor who worked on other TBN projects, said the new headquarters was one "to die for." He noted that a laborious technique was used to apply several coats of paint to interior walls, giving them a richness much like fine furniture. (Kim Christensen and Carol McGraw. The Orange County Register. June 2, 1998).
TBN’s Private Suites
Visitors may stroll the manicured grounds, browse the Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Gift Shop and relax in a state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Theater to watch high-definition videos of the life of Christ. But what most won't see at Trinity Broadcasting Network's new world headquarters is founder Paul Crouch's 8,000-square-foot executive suite, which occupies half of the top floor of the three-story building and is strictly off-limits to the public.
Behind doors kept locked throughout construction are a wet bar and sauna, a personal gym, meticulously handcrafted black walnut woodwork and ornate velvet furniture.
The third-floor quarters will serve as Crouch's executive suite. He broadcasts his "Praise the Lord" program from the second floor of the building, dubbed Trinity Christian City International. TBN officials described the quarters as "standard executive offices" and declined The Orange County Register's request to view them. Crouch does not grant interviews and would not comment.
But others who have been inside or helped build the suite say it is more befitting a mansion than an office building. "This makes Hearst Castle look like a doghouse," said Steve Oliver, a master journeyman carpenter.
While scores of hired hands worked on the exterior and other public areas of the building, Oliver and others in a crew of highly skilled carpenters spent several months last year on Crouch's private third-floor quarters. The finished product is "really rich looking," said Willa Bouwens-Killeen, a Costa Mesa senior planner.
"The wood is the very best quality, and they used the best craftsmen," she said. "It looks like something you'd expect in a mansion type of house rather than offices."
Work on the third floor was kept "under lock and key," said Oliver, whose account was verified by others involved in the project. He said as many as 40 carpenters worked on the project at any one time, while Richard Hubble, who owns a Fort Worth construction company that put a new facade on the building, put the number at about two dozen.
In either scenario, it required a lengthy and expensive process to install and finish top-quality black walnut columns and Corinthian columns, mantels, egg-and-dart moldings, lion's head inlays and other accouterments.
"There were probably 25 carpenters on that floor for six months," Hubble said. "When you figure 25 carpenters for six months at the California rate of 30 bucks or so an hour, it costs a bunch."
Adding substantially to the cost of Crouch's quarters were a variety of expensive, handcrafted woodwork items, including $825-apiece lions that flank the massive fireplace, and an array of columns priced at $1,500 each and up. All of the items were crafted from black walnut, said Stephen Enkeboll, president of Raymond Enkeboll Designs Architectural Woodcarvings in Carson, which caters to upscale clients.
"It is what is called veneer quality, the highest type of wood," he said, declining to disclose how much TBN spent on his company's products. Money seemed of little concern, Oliver and others said.
Doors were custom-made at a carpentry shop set up at the site. Walls were straight-lined with sophisticated laser equipment, and woodwork was installed in a painstaking fashion that eliminated visible joints or nail holes. A separate crew of furniture finishers spent about two months staining and polishing the woodwork, Hubble said.
Throughout the project, Oliver said, if anything was deemed to be less than perfect, it was ripped out and discarded. After he spent three weeks meticulously straight-lining the walls of a the executive suite dining room, Oliver said, TBN officials walked in one day and told him to start over.
"They came in, changed their minds and moved everything over a half an inch," he said. "They threw all that work away. There's probably 10 grand in that, and they threw it all away." The Crouches personally inspected the work, Oliver and others said. Jan, in particular, was quick to change or discard anything she didn't like, Oliver said.
"She came through once and was terrorizing everybody," he said. " 'Throw this out, throw that out.' You could see the smoke coming out of her." TBN officials defended the renovation project and disputed Oliver's contention that it is a monument to excess. "I wouldn't say they are lavish," art director Doug Marsh said. TBN Vice President Terrence Hickey agreed. "We have stayed to the vision God has given us," Hickey said. "We are careful with every penny."
He said the woodwork and other appointments are in keeping with the building's overall design theme. Inexpensive, ultramodern furnishings would be out of place, he said. "You don't go to IKEA and throw it in there," he said. (By Kim Christensen and Carol McGraw. The Orange County Register. June 2, 1998.
The Crouch’s Homes
Televangelists Jan and Paul Crouch of the Costa Mesa-based Trinity Broadcasting Network have purchased a Newport Beach house for close to $5 million, Orange County Realtors say. The home was described as "a palatial estate with ocean and city views." The Crouches had been living in a smaller house in the same neighborhood. The house they bought has six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a billiard room, a climate-controlled wine cellar, a sweeping staircase and a crystal chandelier. The three-story, nearly 9,500-square-foot house, which has an elevator, also has a six-car garage, a tennis court and a pool with a fountain. The house is on slightly more than an acre. Jan Crouch had been wanting a bigger yard for her dogs, sources said. (Los Angeles Times, Nov 4th. 2001).
One of the Crouch estates is TBN's ranch in Colleyville, TX, just minutes away from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The 80-plus acre ranch is located between the city limits of Colleyville and Southlake – two of the wealthiest cities in Texas. The ranch, which contains eight houses and horse stables, is estimated to be worth about $10 million.
"Hellooooo Woorld!" yells Paul, who has seen much of it in the past 25 years. He gets around nowadays in a Canadair Challenger 600 executive jet worth about $13 million. (Orange County Register, 1998)
Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church
“30,000 people endure punishing traffic on the narrow roads leading to Lakewood Church every weekend to hear Pastor Joel Osteen deliver upbeat messages of hope. A youthful-looking 42-year-old with a ready smile, he reassures the thousands who show up at each of his five weekend services that "God has a great future in store for you." ... Osteen's best-seller, Your Best Life Now, has sold 2.5 million copies since its publication last fall.... In his book, Osteen talks about how his wife, Victoria, a striking blonde who dresses fashionably, wanted to buy a fancy house some years ago, before the money rolled in. He thought it wasn't possible. "But Victoria had more faith," he wrote. "She convinced me we could live in an elegant home...and several years later, it did come to pass." ... Osteen's flourishing Lakewood enterprise brought in $55 million in contributions last year, four times the 1999 amount, church officials say”. (Earthly Empires, Businessweek.com)
Early in 2001, when the city of Houston decided to build a new sports/entertainment complex the powers that be placed the Compaq Center (home to the Houston Rockets) on the market. It is extremely unlikely that they dreamed it would be leased by Lakewood church, much less that the church would make a one-time, lump-sum payment of $12 million to the city for the first 30-year lease period (with an option to renew). Which, as it turns out, is only the beginning. After all one has to make the transition from basketball to god, from run of the mill entertainment complex to a place “unlike any other place in the nation”.. a $70 million project.
So what kind of place is this one of a kind worship center going to be. According to INJOY Stewardship Services, whom Joel Osteen hired as consultants.. “The new complex, which is to be called Lakewood Church Central, will transform the Compaq Center from a sports venue to a 21st century worship center. The main floor, which is now flat (to accommodate basketball and hockey), will be sloped to allow for direct viewing of the platform. Below the main floor, the current locker rooms and administrative offices will become the new Children's Ministry Center-an 85,000-square foot area now being designed by former Disney artists. The exterior of the building will be enhanced with architectural elements that carry the interior design features to the outside. As part of that renovation, new columns will be added to the south and west ends of the building.
The Lakewood Church Central arena will seat over 16,000 people yet achieve a sense of intimacy through state-of-the-art sound, lighting and video. The stage area will allow for the Pastor's mobility while providing complete 360-degree visibility to ensure that every seat has a direct view of the pulpit. The stage will be surrounded by three high-definition screens which provide live image support for every service. The new choir loft embraces the worship platform in two curving arcs, with seating for over 250 members.
The Lobby and Food Court, with its dynamic lighting and decorative features, will create a warm atmosphere in which the congregation can gather before and after each service. This new facility will include a bookstore, numerous resource centers, meeting rooms, and information centers conveniently located throughout the lobby area.
Describing his vision for the church's new home, Osteen explains: "We intend to share this great resource and make Lakewood Church Central a gathering point for the entire city of Houston. The ice rink and basketball facilities will remain open for families and city leagues. There will be concerts, sporting events, family conferences, conventions, business workshops, personal growth seminars and much more -and all of these opportunities will bring in people from all walks of life. We're going to touch untold thousands of lives in this place." After it opens in July, he predicts weekend attendance will rocket to 100,000. Says Osteen: "Other churches have not kept up, and they lose people by not changing with the times." (Emphasis Ours)
The East Building, a yet-to-be-built four-story complex, will house the International Broadcast and Production Center, the Youth Complex, the main Lakewood Bookstore and the new Grand Entrance. The new broadcast facility will produce Lakewood's weekly television program, the nation's top-rated devotional program as determined by Nielsen Media Research. The Grand Entrance and Lobby will be a spectacular multi-story foyer accessed through towering glass doors. Cascading water features will surround the main stairway and three new escalators leading up to the Worship Center Lobby. An array of new elevators, conveniently located throughout the facility, will aid access to both the Worship Center and the East Building”.
Incidentally Injoy’s founder John Maxwell was once pastor of a small church in Hillham, Indiana. Studying the “correlation between leadership effectiveness and effective ministry” John founded one business which ultimately led to ‘INJOY Stewardship Services’. He resigned his pastorate in 1995 to devote full attention to ISS, seeing “greater potential in the thousands of lives that could be reached through INJOY…”, He speaks frequently for several high-profile organizations such as Promise Keepers, Focus on the Family, Sam's Club, Chick-fil-A, Mary Kay, and various Fortune 500 companies.
“On June 20, 2005, Osteen sat for an interview with Larry King on CNN’s The Larry King Show. King introduced Osteen as “evangelism’s hottest rising star, pastor for the biggest congregation in the United States.” And what does he preach? Osteen said he doesn’t get into controversial subjects like sin and judgment. False religions such as Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism don’t concern him. He doesn’t really know who’s going to hell and who isn’t” (See Details)
Lakewood celebrates "the king", Elvis Presley
From Ingrid Schlueter of sliceoflaodicea.com who
“...personally talked with one Elvis impersonator in Houston who has performed numerous times at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church. ... It is somehow a fitting metaphor for these churches that the false god of their choice is a bloated, drug-infested rock star who died a lonely, needless and tragic death on the floor of his own bathroom.”
Also
“It seems Elvis impersonators are in big demand there as he is performing on the 22nd of October, this Saturday, for a nurses get together at the church. He said that it doesn't matter what kind of church he does Elvis at, it all "glorifies the Lord". He has 20 different outfits, one of which has 1,000 pieces of cut Austrian crystal and made by the same guy who made Elvis's suit of the same type. He said he wears a special suit for "Heartbreak Hotel" in honor of Elvis' first gold record. I haven't quite recovered from the conversation. Ralph stressed that he doesn't impersonate Elvis, because nobody can. "I pay tribute to him," he said. "The kids really eat it up," he added.” (Source)
John Hagee
“Since Hagee and his wife, Diana Hagee, founded GETV 25 years ago, the organization has gone from a back-room operation broadcasting Sunday sermons to San Antonio area viewers to a 50,000-square-foot multimedia studio broadcasting to 127 television stations and 82 radio stations nationwide...
.... According to the 990 forms for GETV, the organization in 2001 netted $12.3 million from donations, $4.8 million in profit from the sales of books and tapes, and an additional $1.1 million from various other sources, including rental income.
As the nonprofit organization's president, Hagee drew $540,000 in compensation, as well as an additional $302,005 in compensation for his position as president of Cornerstone Church, according to GETV's tax statements.
He also received $411,561 in benefits from GETV, including contributions to a retirement package for highly paid executives the IRS calls a "rabbi trust," so named because the first beneficiary of such an irrevocable trust was a rabbi.
The John Hagee Rabbi Trust includes a $2.1 million 7,969-acre ranch outside Brackettville, with five lodges, including a "main lodge" and a gun locker. It also includes a manager's house, a smokehouse, a skeet range and three barns.
Taken together, his payment package, $842,005 in compensation and $414,485 in benefits, was one of the highest, if not the highest, pay package for a nonprofit director in the San Antonio area in 2001.”
”Hagee's compensation was among the highest pay packages for television evangelists in 2001, according to IRS 990 filings”
In Addition Hagee’s wife “Diana Hagee received compensation of $67,907 as vice president of GETV and $58,813 as the special events director for Cornerstone Church.” (www.rickross.com)
Joyce Meyer... Ministry Headquarters
The ministry's headquarters is a three-story jewel of red brick and emerald-color glass that, from the outside, has the look and feel of a luxury resort hotel. Built two years ago for $20 million, the building and grounds are postcard perfect, from manicured flower beds and walkways to a five-story lighted cross.
The driveway to the office complex is lined on both sides with the flags of dozens of nations reached by the ministry. A large bronze sculpture of the Earth sits atop an open Bible near the parking lot. Just outside the main entrance, a sculpture of an American eagle landing on a tree branch stands near a man-made waterfall. A message in gold letters greets employees and visitors over the front entryway: "Look what the Lord Has Done."
The building is decorated with religious paintings and sculptures, and quality furniture. Much of it, Meyer says, she selected herself.
A Jefferson County assessor's list offers a glimpse into the value of many of the items: a $19,000 pair of Dresden vases, six French crystal vases bought for $18,500, an $8,000 Dresden porcelain depicting the Nativity, two $5,800 curio cabinets, a $5,700 porcelain of the Crucifixion, a pair of German porcelain vases bought for $5,200.
The decor includes a $30,000 malachite round table, a $23,000 marble-topped antique commode, a $14,000 custom office bookcase, a $7,000 Stations of the Cross in Dresden porcelain, a $6,300 eagle sculpture on a pedestal, another eagle made of silver bought for $5,000, and numerous paintings purchased for $1,000 to $4,000 each.
Inside Meyer's private office suite sit a conference table and 18 chairs bought for $49,000. The woodwork in the offices of Meyer and her husband cost the ministry $44,000.
In all, assessor's records of the ministry's personal property show that nearly $5.7 million worth of furniture, artwork, glassware, and the latest equipment and machinery fill the 158,000-square-foot building.
As of this summer, the ministry also owned a fleet of vehicles with an estimated value of $440,000. The Jefferson County assessor has been trying to get the complex and its contents added to the tax rolls but has failed.
Stylish sports cars and a plane
Meyer drives the ministry's 2002 Lexus SC sports car with a retractable top, valued at $53,000. Her son Dan, 25, drives the ministry's 2001 Lexus sedan, with a value of $46,000. Meyer's husband drives his Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG sedan. "My husband just likes cars," Meyer said.
The Meyers keep the ministry's Canadair CL-600 Challenger jet, which Joyce Meyer says is worth $10 million, at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield. The ministry employs two full-time pilots to fly the Meyers to conferences around the world.
Meyer calls the plane a "lifesaver" for her and her family. "It enabled us, at our age, to travel literally all over the world and preach the gospel" with better security than that offered on commercial flights, she said.
Security is important to Meyer, who says she has received death threats. She has a division of the ministry dedicated to her safety. Her officers wear pistols; they guard the headquarters' front gate, keeping out anyone but employees and invited guests. The ministry bought a $145,000 house where the security chief lives rent-free to keep him close to the ministry's headquarters.
The family compound
The ministry has also bought homes for other key employees.
Since 1999, the ministry has spent at least $4 million on five homes for Meyer and her four children near Interstate 270 and Gravois Road, St. Louis County records show.
Meyer's house, the largest of the five, is a 10,000-square-foot Cape Cod style estate home with a guest house and a garage that can be independently heated and cooled and can hold up to eight cars. The three-acre property has a large fountain, a gazebo, a private putting green, a pool and a poolhouse where the ministry recently added a $10,000 bathroom.
The ministry pays for utilities, maintenance and landscaping costs at all five homes. It also pays for renovations. The Meyers ordered major rehab work at the ministry's expense right after the ministry bought three of the homes. For example, the ministry bought one home, leveled it and then built a new home on the site to the specifications of Meyer's daughter Sandra and her husband, county records show.
Even the property taxes, $15, 629 this year, are paid by the ministry.
Meyer called the homes a "good investment" for the ministry and said the ministry bears the cost of upkeep and maintenance because the family is too busy to take care of such tasks. "It's just too hard to keep up with something like that when you travel as much as we do," Meyer said.
She said that federal tax law allows ministries to buy parsonages for their employees, so the arrangement does not violate any prohibitions against personal benefit. Meyer also said the decision to cluster the families together was a way to build a buffer to better ensure privacy and security.
"We put good people all around us," she said. "Obviously, if I was trying to hide anything or thought I was doing anything wrong, I wouldn't live on the corner of Gravois and 270."
The irrevocable trust
Meyer says she expects the best, from where she lives to how she looks. Much of her clothing is custom-tailored at an upscale West County dress shop. At her conferences, she usually wears flashy jewelry. She sports an impressive diamond ring that she said she got from one of her followers. Meyer has a private hairdresser. And, a few years ago, Meyer told her employees she was getting a face-lift.
Not everything is paid directly by the ministry.
Last year, the Meyers bought a $500,000 atrium ranch lakefront home in Porto Cima, a private-quarters club at Lake of the Ozarks. A few weeks later, they bought two watercrafts similar to Jet Skis and a $105,000 Crownline boat painted red, white and blue that they named the Patriot.
In 2000, the Meyers also bought her parents a $130,000 home just a few minutes from where the Meyers live.
The Meyers have put the Mercedes, the lake house, the boat and her parents' home into an irrevocable trust, an arrangement that tax experts say would help protect them from any financial problems at the minisry.
Meyer says she should not have to defend how she spends the ministry's money. "We teach and preach and believe biblically that God wants to bless people who serve Him," Meyer said. "So there's no need for us to apologize for being blessed."
Meyer's "trusted" board
For the most part, Meyer can spend the ministry's money any way she sees fit because her board of directors is handpicked. It consists of Meyer, her husband and all four of her children — all paid workers — as well as six of Meyer's closest friends. (Ministry officials said that daughter Laura Holtzmann has now resigned; state records still list her on the board.) "Our family is a huge help to us," Meyer said. "We couldn't do this if we didn't have somebody we trusted."
Board members Roxane and Paul Schermann are such close friends that for more than a decade they lived in the Meyers' home. The ministry employed both of them as high-level managers and in 2001 bought them a $334,000 home. Roxane Schermann no longer works at the ministry; her husband continues as a paid division manager. The Schermanns bought the house at the same price from the ministry in January. Delanie Trusty, the ministry's certified public accountant, also serves as the ministry board's secretary.
The board decides how the ministry's money is spent. The salaries of Meyer and her family are set by those board members who are not family members and are not employed by the ministry, Meyer's lawyer said. The arrangement meets IRS regulations, the lawyer said.
"We certainly wouldn't have enemies and people we don't know" on the board, Meyer said. "That wouldn't make any sense. Anybody who has a board is going to have people in favor of you."
Meyer and her ministry refuse to tell how much the ministry pays Meyer, her husband, her children and her children's spouses. "I don't make any more than I'm worth," Meyer said. "We're definitely within IRS guidelines."
Such an overlap between top administrators and board members concerns the IRS because "the opportunity to manipulate and control the organization is easier to accomplish," said Bruce Philipson of St. Paul, Minn., the IRS group manager of tax-exempt organizations for this region. (Carolyn Tuft and Bill Smith St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11/15/2003)
Pat Robertson
Pat Robertson is a wealthy man... An extremely wealthy man. Some estimates put his net worth at 1 billion. He lives on the top of a Virginia mountain, in a huge mansion with a private airstrip. He owns the Ice Capades, a small hotel, diamond mines, and until recently, International Family Entertainment, parent company of the Family Channel. How does a televangelist, who is supposedly involved in non-profit work, manage to create such a fortune for himself? (See More Details. Off-site link will open in a new window. CLOSE WINDOW to return here)
Please read the 700 Club EXPOSED!
Also, the 700 Club refuses to disclose it's finances to the BBB.
Creflo Dollar
The ministry's income is unavailable, but newspaper accounts say the ministry paid $18 million in cash for his new 8,000-seat World Changers Church International on the southern edge of Atlanta. Creflo Dollar flies to speaking engagements across the nation and Europe in a $5 million private jet and drives a black Rolls-Royce. and travels in a $5 million private jet. Dollar's ministry became a focus of a court case involving boxer Evander Holyfield in 1999. The lawyer for Holyfield's ex-wife estimated that the fighter gave Dollar's ministry $7 million. Dollar refused to testify in the case. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch. STLtoday.com 11/18/2003)
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Mar. 5, 2000 says this:
The Rev. Creflo Dollar Jr. has unabashedly embraced his name by building a religious empire on the message that his brand of piety leads to prosperity. He drives a black Rolls-Royce, flies to speaking engagements across the nation and Europe in a $5 million private jet and lives in a $1 million home behind iron gates in an upscale Atlanta neighborhood... The World Changers campus sits on a slight hill... Inside the church is a lobby befitting a five-star hotel. Chairs are scattered about on baby blue carpet thick enough to muffle the sound of the stadium-size crowd arriving for a Sunday service... There are no visible traditional Christian symbols - no cross, no image of Jesus, no stained-glass windows...Dollar lives in a $1 million home owned by the church in the Guilford Forest subdivision in southwest Atlanta. World Changers purchased another $1 million home on 27 acres in Fayette County in December. The church has amassed a fortune in real estate, mostly in College Park... As World Changers grew, so did Dollar's emphasis on prosperity. Dollar has no degree in theology. Much of his prosperity message, according to church and his family members, is based on the teachings of friend and spiritual mentor Kenneth Copeland... And a frequent criticism - that the church refuses to help nontithers - isn't true either, Lett said. Tithers simply "have priority," she said. People are not allowed to touch Dollar during services, she said, simply because "the anointing is flowing at that point." She said the church purchased a Rolls-Royce for Dollar's use because "he deserves the best."
The word Anointing has become arguably the most overused, overworked, misunderstood, misinterpreted term in the Pentecostal and Charismatic arenas.
Juanita Bynum
The "million-dollar" wedding of Dr. Juanita Bynum, well-known evangelist and author of the best-selling Matters of the Heart, to Bishop Thomas W. Weeks III featured a wedding party of 80, all friends and family, 1,000 guests, a 12-piece orchestra, and a 7.76-carat diamond ring. The black-tie wedding cost "more than a million," the bride said, and included flowers flown in from around the world. "My dress," she says, "took nine months to make. All of the crystals (Swarovski) on the gown were hand-sewn. The headpiece was sterling silver, hand-designed. (www.marriage-planner.com).
On that chilly, overcast spring day, about 900 guests--including relatives, close friends and a quorum of Christian celebrities--shuffled through the revolving doors of the hotel's grand ballroom. What awaited them on the other side resembled Paris in April: gurgling fountains, a 10-piece orchestra, lots of soft candlelight, and the aroma of roses, calla lilies and cymbidium.
n the midst of this fantasyland, the bride appeared--wearing a platinum-colored satin gown designed by Tony Coralle and Peter Abony. The bodice, which was covered in Swarovski crystals, blossomed into a full skirt with floral embroidery trimmed in even more crystals. The 50-foot train, which reversed to a deeper shade of platinum, nearly covered the 200-foot aisle that Bynum walked down arm-in-arm with her father, Thomas Bynum.
As a young girl, I dreamed of having a beautiful wedding," Bynum told Charisma. She got her wish.
"Prophetess Bynum looked like a 21st century princess prepared for a royal coronation," said Joyce Rodgers, an evangelist with the Church of God in Christ, who traveled from Texas to attend the wedding. Other guests included Texas televangelist John Hagee, who assisted with the ceremony, and an eight-member camera crew from the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN).
The wedding party was huge, with more than 80 men, women and children participating. Bynum's bridesmaids lit up the processional wearing shimmering pink dusters with rhinestone buttons. Bynum and her dressmakers created the two-piece ensembles especially for the occasion.
"Juanita's wedding was fit for a queen," one guest from Chicago said. (She Tells It Like It Is By Vanessa Lowe Robinson. Charisma Magazine)
Robert Schuller: The Crystal Cathedral
“In September of 1959, ground-breaking ceremonies were held at the location of the present church property in Garden Grove, California. The Crystal Cathedral was completed in 1980, from which Schuller now tapes his weekly service and later broadcasts on his weekly "Hour of Power" television show (begun in 1970). This cathedral is a vast golden edifice with 10,000 windows, huge video screens, and a 10-foot tall angel hovering from the roof on a rope of gold. He has built up a congregation of over 9,500 members in a church that cost over $20 million.
The "Tower of Power" television ministry makes more than $50 million a year and is beamed to about 20 million viewers in more than 180 countries. Schuller claims to receive between thirty and forty thousand letters a week and has a mailing list of over one million people. He has authored more than 25 books, several of them national best sellers”. (Source: "A Profile of Robert Schuller," by J.P. Gudel, Forward, Spring 1985.)
Made almost entirely of glass (and a spiderweb framework of white steel), the star-shaped "cathedral" is something to behold: over 400 feet long and 200 feet across, rising some 12 stories above the ground, with an angular, mirror-like exterior, its transparent, sun-lit interior features a giant television screen, and an altar of rich marble (bearing a natural image that some think resembles Christ on the cross). The cathedral's pipe organ (with 16,000 pipes, it's among the five largest pipe organs in the world), the 100-plus voices of the Hour of Power Choir, or the electric fountain/stream that runs down the middle of the central aisle. The church seats almost 3,000 worshipers for Sunday services. But giant, sliding glass doors on the side of the church allow even more worshipers to watch the services from their cars in the parking lot.
Boasting over 12,000 panes of glass, and a sparkling, contemporary bell tower, the "cathedral " is an Orange County landmark visible for miles around. The new glass tower was added in 1990, and is a stunning edifice in its own right; at the tower's base you will find a tiny, dome-shaped chapel housing an uncommon, cross-shaped crystal. Instead the usual wooden church pews, the “cathedral.” offers soft, theatre-style, individual seats (each bearing a small plaque with the name of a donor). During Sunday services, the church offers a nursery and childcare services. (www.seeing-stars.com)
Schuller's gospel is the replacement of negative self-concepts with positive ones. To Schuller, sin is merely the lack of self esteem.
Rodney Howard-Browne
He and his wife, Adonica, oversee his $16 million church, which they founded in 1996. The couple live in a six-bedroom, four-bath lakefront home on Cory Lake in northwest Tampa. The home includes a dock, spa, pool and gazebo. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch. STLtoday.com 11/18/2003)
T.D. Jakes
“Jakes, who drives a Mercedes, has moved with his wife and their five children to a luxurious seven-bedroom home with swimming pool in the White Rock Lake area of Dallas.
“Flanked by a row of elegant cedars and surrounded by a tall iron gate, the $2.6 million pink brick house with fluted cream columns and a four-car garage is imposing even in this affluent neighborhood. Next door is the former mansion of oil tycoon H.L. Hunt, once known as the richest man in the world. The Hunt house has been undergoing repairs, and its lawn has withered to beige. These days it almost pales in comparison with its neighbor”. (www.trinityfi.org/press/tdjakes01.html)
‘I do think we need some Christians who are in first class as well as coach,’ Jakes said.” (Jim Jones, “Rising-star evangelist ministers to interracial congregation,” The Fort Worth Star Telegram, Aug.)
The Dallas Observer magazine reports:
“His conferences draw tens of thousands. His television show, broadcast on both the Trinity Broadcasting Network and Black Entertainment Television, reaches hundreds of thousands. He has spawned his own industry, T.D. Jakes Ministries, which sells his books — 10 in all, with five best-sellers — and videotapes, the income from which allowed him to spend nearly $1 million last year on a residence in his hometown of Charleston, West Virginia.”11
The Dallas Observer goes on to report:
“He says he is not embarrassed by this, even though his extravagant lifestyle has caused controversy in his hometown that will likely follow him to Dallas. His suits are tailored. He drives a brand new Mercedes. Both he and his wife Serita are routinely decked out in stunning jewelry. His West Virginia residence — two homes side by side — includes an indoor swimming pool and a bowling alley. These homes particularly caused the ire of the local folks. One paper wrote at length about the purchase and made much of their unusual features. A columnist dubbed Jakes ‘a huckster.’” (Kaylois Henry, “Bishop Jakes Is Ready. Are You?,” The Dallas Observer magazine, June 20-26, 1996, pg. 19 and 22)
Benny Hinn
William Lobdell, a Times staff, wrote about target-rich environment: the unregulated industry of televangelism is estimated to generate at least $1 billion through its roughly 2,000 electronic preachers, including 80 nationally syndicated television pastors. He told of the founder of the Dallas-based Trinity Foundation, Ole E Anthony, whose operatives struck dumpster pay dirt five years ago in south Florida when they found a travel itinerary for Benny Hinn, the Trinity Broadcasting Network's superstar faith healer who has filled sports arenas with ailing believers seeking miracles cures. Hinn's itinerary included first-class tickets on the Concorde from New York to London ($8,850 each) and reservations for presidential suites at pricey European hotels ($2,200 a night). A news story, including footage of Hinn and his associates boarding the jet, ran on CNN's "Impact." In addition, property records and videos supplied by Trinity investigators led to CNN and Dallas Morning News coverage of another Hinn controversy: fund-raising for a $30-million healing center in Dallas that has yet to be built.
According to a June article in The Dallas Morning News, shortly after Hinn announced his move to Texas, he said God had told him to build a "World Healing Center," and Hinn appealed for money. As much as $30 million was collected, but the center was never built. In April 2000, he told Trinity Broadcasting Network's Paul Crouch, "I'm putting all the money we have in the ministry to get out there and preach. The day (to build the healing center) will come. I'm in no hurry; neither is God."
Also about April 2000, Hinn's ministry began building a 58,000 square-foot office building in Irving. A few months after that, in August 2000, a holding company that is a subsidiary of Hinn's ministry began building a "parsonage" -- a $3 million, 7,200-square foot oceanfront home -- in Dana Point, Calif.
“Nor has Hinn publicly acknowledged his salary, though he told CNN in 1997 that his yearly income including book royalties was somewhere between $500,000 and $1 million. A spokesman has said Hinn generates about $60 million a year in donations”. (The Sun Herald. Posted on Fri, May. 17, 2002).
However in a report dated 07/06/2005 the Denton Record Chronicle says this..
(http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/APStories/stories/D8B5M18O0.html)
“According to documents provided to the newspaper by a watchdog group, the inquiry into the ministry began a year ago and the IRS has asked for dozens of detailed answers. The Trinity Foundation has investigated Hinn for more than a decade. Hinn ministry responses to IRS questions and a purported salary list for ministry officials are among documents that Trinity members said they salvaged from trash bins outside Hinn-related offices. The salary document lists Hinn as CEO and his annual earnings as $1.325 million.” (Emphasis Added)
“Since February of 2001, the Hinn Web site has been soliciting donations for a new orphanage to be built in this little town outside Mexico City saying it would be finished “soon.” But when we checked in Mexico, more than a year-and-a-half later, we could find no sign of any construction. But the Hinn web site kept promising that construction would be finished in, “a few short months.” That was news to the local official in charge of construction in the town, who told us the Hinn ministry hadn’t even been issued a building permit yet. What we did find, however, was this sign — curiously not in Spanish, but English — attached to a house the ministry called it’s ‘temporary orphanage,’ which appeared to be empty. The Hinn Web site continued to solicit donations”. (NBC News, Dec. 27, 2002).
“He lives with his wife and three children in a multimillion-dollar oceanfront mansion near the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Dana Point…. In an attempt to clear up his image, Hinn suggests meeting a Times reporter at the Four Seasons hotel in Newport Beach. Accompanied by bodyguards, Hinn arrives in his new Mercedes-Benz G500, an SUV that retails for about $80,000. He is dressed casually in black, from designer sunglasses to leather jacket to shoes… Hinn fiddles with his cell phone, which sports a Mercedes logo….(Hinn drives an $80,000 Mercedes-Benz G500.). First, Hinn declines to divulge his salary. (He told CNN in 1997 that he earns between $500,000 and $1 million annually, including book royalties.) "Look, any amount I make, somebody's going to be mad," he says…. Hinn does reveal that the $89 million taken in by his church in 2002 is a record for his Grapevine, Texas-based ministry, which has experienced double-digit growth during the past three years through direct-mail requests, viewer donations and offerings taken at the Miracle Crusades. By comparison, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Assn. had revenues of $96.6 million in 2001, the last year available.
Many of Hinn's financial practices go against those set forth by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, an organization that gained popularity after the televangelist scandals of the 1980s as Christian groups sought legitimacy in the eyes of donors. The council's standards include maintaining an independent board of directors with at least five members and allowing the public to view its finances” (Extracted from the Los Angeles Times July 27, 2003)
For a Comprehensive List of Articles exposing false prophet Benny Hinn, GO HERE
Paula And Randy White
The Tampa Tribune in an article by Michelle Bearden titled Expensive Walls recently reported: TAMPA - When preachers Randy and Paula White bought the $2.1 million red-brick house on Bayshore Boulevard last month, they were already thinking ahead to November. “We always do a `Table in the Wilderness' Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless,'' says Randy White, senior pastor at Without Walls International Church. “Now that we have the space to do it in our own yard, we'd like to find a way to bus them here for the party.''
The Whites, who came to Tampa 13 years ago, say they sometimes worried they wouldn't have rent money after they started their church in 1991.
Last year, they claimed a combined income of $600,000. Of that, $179,000 is Randy White's annual salary from Without Walls, a church that claims 15,000 members and brings in $10 million yearly in revenues. Co-pastor Paula White, who is gaining international acclaim as a televangelist and speaker, is paid $120,000. They also receive an $80,000 housing allowance from the church. Their ministry owns a jet airplane, a Cadillac Escalade and a Mercedes-Benz sedan.
The Whites did not reveal whether they had borrowed funds from their ministry to purchase their home . (Comparing Financial Accountability Among Evangelists. Cephas Ministries)
James MacDonald
“The former U.S. senator Peter Fitzgerald has sold his house in Inverness, severing his lifelong ties with that northwest suburb.... Fitzgerald says that when he and his wife decided to sell the house last year, they did not state an asking price. Instead, their agent, Sheila Morgan of ReMax Unlimited Northwest, showed the property to five prospective buyers. James MacDonald, who is the senior pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel in Rolling Meadows and who also delivers a weekly sermon on a Christian radio broadcast, offered $1.9 million—“My minimum,” says Fitzgerald—and the deal closed this past October. “It’s a very exciting house,” says the Rev. MacDonald, “and it’s even better in the backyard.”” (Emphasis Added). (www.chicagomag.com - February 2006)
Oral Roberts
"Roberts' two California homes, partly for security reasons, were not much discussed by the ministry. Oral also remained sensitive about press criticism of his lifestyle. His house in Palm Springs, purchased for $285,000 and financed by a Tulsa bank, was his only privately owned home. In 1982 ORU endowment funds were used to purchase a $2,400,000 house in a high-security development in Beverly Hills. Considered a potentially profitable investment, the house served as Oral's West Coast office and residence." (p. 355)
"Oral's homes in California inevitably kept alive the old questions about his personal wealth and lifestyle. While probably not as probing as the press had been fifteen years earlier, reporters still took a keen interest in Oral's financial affairs. In 1981, the Associated Press published Roberts' personal income figures for the preceding five years--ranging from $70,000 in 1976 to $178,000 in 1978.
"Here is a portrait of the real Oral Roberts, the man not too many of his admirers know. He dresses in Brioni suits that cost $500 to $1000; walks in $100 shoes; lives in a $250,000 house in Tulsa and has a million dollar home in Palm Springs; wears diamond rings and solid gold bracelets employees `airbrush' out of his publicity photos; drives $25,000 automobiles which are replaced every 6 months; flies around the country in a $2 million fanjet falcon; has membership, as does his son Richard, in `the most prestigious and elite country club in Tulsa,' the Southern Hills (the membership fee alone was $18,000 for each, with $130 monthly dues) and in `the ultra-posh Thunderbird Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California' (both father and son joined when memberships were $20,000 each--they are now $25,000); and plays games of financial hanky-panky that have made him and his family members independently wealthy (millionaires) for life. (When his daughter and son-in-law were killed, they left a $10 million estate!)" (Evangelist R.L. Sumner's review of Give Me that Prime- time Religion by Jerry Sholes)
"In addition to his healthy income, derived mostly from book royalties, Oral continued to enjoy generous expense accounts: `The Robertses wear expensive clothes and jewelry and travel in a company-owned eight-passenger fanjet.' Oral Roberts: An American Life", by David Edwin Harrell, Jr., Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press 47405.
Jim and Tammy Bakker
The Bakkers bought mansions and luxury cars and the doghouse was air-conditioned. (The New Straits Times, 6th October 1989 The New Paper,6th October 1989). “Jim Bakker, who was convicted of wire fraud and served five years in prison, said he plans to start another TV ministry, this time in Branson, Mo”. (Knight Ridder Newspapers, Sep. 19, 2002)
Mike Murdock
President and director of the Mike Murdock Evangelistic Association, has had several luxury vehicles at his disposal. Some belong to him, and some are owned by the ministry. The BMW, work at least $69,000, was a gift, Murdock says, while the ministry bought the Jaguar. He says he got an idea that allowed him to buy the Cessna Citation 500, worth $300,000 to $500,000. Federal Aviation Administration documents show that the jet belongs to the ministry.
Murdock likes to describe himself as a "Wal-Mart guy." But a $25,000 Rolex adorns his wrist. And he can shoot hoops on the "NBA-style" basketball court at his estate or take notes with a $4,500 fountain pen.
Details of Murdock's lifestyle were pieced together from documents obtained by the Trinity Foundation, a televangelist watchdog group in Dallas; Denton County property-appraisal records; a report of a burglary at his home; interviews; and excerpts from his broadcasts and books. They show a man living a Hollywood lifestyle.
Murdock says he drives a BMW 745, which typically sells for $69,000 to $75,000. He used to prefer driving a Porsche to the ministry. He has had at his disposal a ministry Corvette, Jaguar and Mercedes, Lincoln Continentals and, since August, a corporate jet valued at $300,000 to $500,000.
Murdock lives in a Spanish-style, 3,177-square-foot adobe house that he calls Hacienda de Paz – or "House of Peace." He, not the ministry, owns it. Also on the grounds is a 1,660-square-foot building whose use is unclear. The 6.8-acre estate, east of Argyle, was valued at $482,027 by the Denton Central Appraisal District in 2002, documents show.
Few get a good view of the estate. It is protected by a black wrought-iron fence. The gates are monogrammed with two M's – his initials. On the well-kept grounds, a path winds near a tennis court and two of at least four gazebos on the property. At various times, Murdock has had a camel, an antelope, a donkey, ducks, geese, a lion and dogs. Near one edge of his property, he once kept llamas in a paddock. He has also had koi and catfish at the estate. He had 24 speakers wired in trees so he could hear gospel music everywhere on the grounds, he said during a 1998 broadcast.
Inside his home, Murdock has had several fish tanks, including a large saltwater aquarium. In the gym, Murdock can work out with his personal trainer. He can relax in front of his home theater or in a Jacuzzi. And he can enjoy the fountains in his pool and living room.
Murdock once kept coin and jewelry collections valued at $125,000. He reported the information to the Denton County Sheriff's Department after a theft. Sheriff's spokesman Kevin Patton said investigators dropped the case because Murdock would not list what had been stolen.
Murdock has a second Rolex watch, besides the $25,000 one he often wears, he said during an appearance Oct. 19 in Grapevine. He didn't state its value.
Murdock has said he was given the watches, expensive suits, several Chevrolet Corvettes, the BMW and a rare Vetta Ventura sports car – one of 19 made.
From 1993 to 2000, IRS records show his compensation package averaged $241,685 a year, or about 9 percent of the $21,040,299 the ministry took in during that period.
Rev. James Eugene Ewing
The Rev. James Eugene Ewing built a direct-mail empire from his mansion in Los Angeles that brings millions of dollars flowing into a Tulsa post office box. The approach reaped Ewing and his organization more than $100 million since 1993, including $26 million in 1999, the last year Saint Matthew's made its tax records public.
Ewing's computerized mailing operation, Saint Matthew's Churches, mails more than 1 million letters per month, many to poor, uneducated people, while Ewing lives in a mansion and drives luxury cars.
The letters contain an alluring promise of "seed faith": send Saint Matthew's your money and God will reward you with cash, a cure to your illness, a new home and other blessings. They often contain items such as prayer cloths, a "Jesus eyes handkerchief," golden coins, communion wafers and "sackcloth billfolds." Recipients are often warned to open the letters in private and not discuss them with others.
The approach reaped Ewing and his organization a gross income of more than $100 million since 1993, including $26 million in 1999, the last year Saint Matthew's made its tax records public. And while much of the money is spent on postage and salaries, Ewing's company receives nonprofit status and pays no federal taxes.
Though Ewing claims it is a church, Saint Matthew's Churches, once called St. Matthew Publishing Inc., has no address other than a Tulsa post office box. It has two listed phone numbers in Tulsa and both are answered by a recorded religious message.
"He capitalizes on the isolation of the loneliest and poorest members of our society, promising them magical answers to their fears and needs if only they will demonstrate their faith by sending him money," Anthony said. (Ole Anthony, founder of the Trinity Foundation. a nonprofit religious watchdog group)
"He is, quite literally, the father of the modern-day 'seed-faith' concept that fuels the multibillion-dollar Christian industry known as the 'health-and-wealth gospel.' "The only ones becoming rich are the men like Ewing." (Ole Anthony, founder of the Trinity Foundation. a nonprofit religious watchdog group). Ewing's flair for effective, dramatic direct-mail appeals won him jobs writing for evangelists including Tilton, Rex Humbard and "Rev. Ike." In many cases, the letters are identical but contain different signatures.
The Trinity Foundation, which obtained copies of the identical letters, has dubbed Ewing "God's Ghostwriter."
"We had nine different televangelists essentially sending out the same letter," Anthony said. "He (Ewing) makes most of his money by selling these packages to televangelists." Anthony said one Ewing letter, written for Humbard, brought in $64 for each copy mailed. Another mailing by Humbard contains a "sackcloth billfold" and asks recipients to mail a "seed offering" of $19 to a Boca Raton, Fla., post office box.
A similar letter from Tilton also contained a "sackcloth billfold" but encouraged recipients to return a "seed of faith" of at least $709.00. Joyce said Ewing has written for many other evangelists.
1997: St. Matthew Publishing Inc., incorporated at Joyce's Tulsa law office, files documents with the Internal Revenue Service reporting $15.6 million in revenue. Ewing reports receiving $307,187 in salary and benefits while McElrath reports $277,000 in salary and benefits.
1999: St. Matthew Publishing Inc. reports $26.8 million in revenue. Of that, the organization spent $4 million on salaries, $989,140 on legal fees, $817,000 for housing and rent and $649,000 on travel. (From the Tulsa World . 4/27/2003).
One of Ewing's letters, written for evangelist Rex Humbard, reportedly brought in as much as $64 per mailing. In 1968, Ewing, an eighth-grade dropout, doubled Oral Roberts' cash flow almost overnight with another mail campaign, sources say. Roberts rewarded him with an airplane, according to former Roberts aide Wayne Robinson.
SOURCE: http://www.dallasobserver.com/issues/1997-11-06/feature2.html/page1.html
Robert Tilton
“At his peak he purchased 5,000 hours of air time per month and appeared in all 235 U.S. television markets. His daily Success-N-Life show reached nearly every television set in North America. Tilton's mass-market ministry pulled in an estimated $80 million per year, and his church drew as many as 5,000 worshippers to Sunday service.
Tilton gleaned the donations by pitching a narrow, well-oiled version of the Pentecostal "prosperity gospel." In exchange for $1,000 "vows" from followers, Tilton promised to lobby God for miraculous improvements in their health and finances. According to one survey, he spent 68 percent of his air time asking for money. "If Jesus Christ were alive today and walking around, he wouldn't want his people driving Volkswagens and living in apartments," explained Tilton, who favored a Jaguar or Mercedes-Benz and lived a lavish private life in mansions in San Diego and Dallas.
Then came November 21, 1991. On that evening, ABC's PrimeTime Live aired the findings of a six-month investigation into the ministries of Tilton and two other local TV preachers, W.V. Grant and Larry Lea.
The segment on Tilton was by far the most damning. At its heart was the accusation that Tilton never saw the vast majority of prayer requests and personal correspondence sent to him by faithful viewers. On the air, Tilton promised to pray over each miracle-request. But on the ground, ABC said it found thousands of those requests and viewers' letters dumped in garbage bins in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Checks, money orders, and in some cases cash, food stamps, and even wedding rings sent by followers had been removed for deposit at a nearby bank.
Lawsuits from outraged followers quickly followed, along with further media exposes concerning dumped prayer requests. (Tilton claimed the trashed prayer requests were part of a plot against the church.) State Attorney General Dan Morales launched a fraud investigation of Tilton's ministry, and the FBI and U.S. Postal Service subpoenaed the church's records the day after the ABC broadcast” ….
“The problem is that mailing lists grow stale when the TV screen stays dark too long. Now, though, it's bright once more. Tilton's toll-free prayer line is up and running, and his Tulsa, Oklahoma, post office box awaits a hoped-for onslaught from the faithful. Every weekday between 11 a.m. and noon Eastern Standard Time, a fiberoptic telephone line carries the voice and image of Robert Tilton out of a small TV studio in Miami Beach. The signal runs under city streets and across Biscayne Bay until it reaches WPBT-Channel 2, a public television station in North Miami. A for-profit affiliate of the station called Comtel beams Tilton's brand-new Success-N-Life show up through the heavens to a satellite transponder.
What hasn't changed is Tilton's repetitious message. He quotes a bit of Scripture and speaks in tongues, but mostly he pushes emotional buttons: Cancer. Emphysema. Alcoholism. Credit card addiction. Job layoffs. These ailments can be cured through faith. But faith requires proof, a "vow." To make a vow, preferably $1,000, call the 800 number on the screen. (When a reporter called the hotline to seek solace regarding credit card addiction, a telemarketer took less than a minute recording his name, phone number, address, date of birth, and type of ailment, promising to pass on the information to Pastor Bob.)
Corporate records show that Tilton registered his nonprofit Word of Faith World Outreach Center Church Inc. in Florida more than a decade ago, but the registration is inactive. There are a few titillating hints in the Broward County court files: a trio of traffic tickets handed out over the years (one for doing 93 in a 55 m.p.h. zone on Christmas Eve, another for "failure to use due care," and a third this April for driving without registration documents.) Computer research reveals 12 addresses used by Tilton in the last decade, three of them in Fort Lauderdale. But two of those are commercial mail drops, and the last, a $500,000 waterfront vacation home in the Rio Vista, Florida, neighborhood, was sold last year as part of Tilton's divorce settlement with his first wife; ditto for his 38-foot fishing boat.
Federal records show that Tilton bought a 50-foot Carver motor yacht last year in Fort Lauderdale for $500,000. In July 1996, he told a judge in Dallas that he was living aboard and making $4,000 monthly payments on the boat, which he named the Liberty Leigh. (He is presently building a two-story home on a $1.39 million oceanfront lot on an island in Biscayne Bay off Miami Beach, and his ministry owns a 50-foot yacht. His ministry takes in about $24 million a year)
Cross examination of Leigh Valentine, September 4, 1996, court testimony:
"Bob's mail ministry is a lie and a total deception. He does not write those letters. He did not even proofread them during our marriage. He makes it sound like [he's] writing to you right now, this is what God spoke to me for your life, Jesus will appear to you tonight; if you sleep with this little red cord under your pillow, you will prosper. He doesn't even know what's going out to those people, and he doesn't care, as long as they send their money in. One time he said in one of the letters that was sent, I will be taking these to the East Coast to pray for you by the ocean where Jesus prayed for his people. So we flew to Fort Lauderdale and we checked into a four- or five-star hotel on the beach and got a nice penthouse view... That is stealing from people. Most of those people are on welfare. They're little Hispanics and blacks. And he even said, what I do is I look at a map and we go after the ghettoes, we go after those on welfare, we go after those that don't read, those that are lower socioeconomic backgrounds. That's who we send our letters to..."
SOURCE: http://www.dallasobserver.com/issues/1997-11-06/feature2.html/page1.html
Other CEO Salaries
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Paul Crouch’s compensation package stands at $419,000.
As near as we can tell he is only out salaried by
Peter Popoff, president of Peter Popoff Ministries... $550,096
And of course John Hagee (Above)
Other salaries include:
Bob Larson, President of Bob Larson Ministries... $142,242
Jack Van Impe, President of Jack Van Impe Ministries International.. $150,012
Ravi Zacharias, President of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries... $179,918.
Hank Hanegraaff, President of the Christian Research Institute ... $233,759.
While Both CRI and Hank Hanegraaff (The Bible Answer Man Show) provide invaluable contributions to Christian Apologetics, sadly much controversy has swirled around Hank’s finances. See Greed: Case Study in Bad: CRI by Bernie Dehler, Executive Director of FreeGoodNews.com.
They're Leavin' On a Jet Plane
by Pete Evans & Todd Bates ( www.wittenburgdoor.com)
ENTRY-LEVEL, STARTER JETS
Up-and-coming Tilton impersonator Paula White owns a Hawker-Siddeley "Jet Dragon" – aptly named for the trail of smoke it would leave IF it could fly or IF she could get parts for this 1965-vintage relic. Truly a vanity purchase, it's been grounded since she bought it, just so she can SAY she has a jet.
THE CESSNA CITATION CLUB
· Copeland proteges Jesse Duplantis and Jerry Savelle, plus Florida upstart Mark Bishop, each fly their own Cessna Citation 500. They cruise at 400 mph with a range of 1,400 miles and carry a price tag of about $1.25 million each.
THE GRUMMAN GULFSTREAM GUYS
· Fred Price, Creflo Dollar and Brother Benny Hinn all have their own Grumman Gulfstream II's. With a two-man crew and 19 passengers, these babies cruise at 581 mph with a range of 4,275 miles. Used, they're worth about $4.5 million each.
THE BIG-BUCK BOYS, THE CHALLENGER 600s
· Paul Crouch owns the current Queen of the Flying-Televangelist Fleet – a Bombardier Challenger 604. Carrying a crew of two plus 19 passengers, she cruises at 529 mph with a range of 3,860 miles. She's valued at $16.5 million, not including Paul's "special interior remodeling."
· The late Ken Hagin's Challenger 601, about 10 years older than Paul's, is "only" worth about $9.6 million.· Recently exposed uberspender Joyce Meyer has her own Challenger 600. A full 18 years older than Paul's, this one's only worth a paltry $4.5 million. Let's hear it for Joyce's frugal stewardship!
KENNY COPELAND – UNDISPUTED KING OF THE FLYING COWBOYS
· His Cessna Citation 550 Bravo (valued at $3.4 million), PLUS his Grumman Gulfstream II (worth $4.5 million) AND his Cessna Golden Eagle AND his Beech E-55 AND his assorted lesser aircraft AND his own airport all add up to untold millions of poor folks' dollars. But Kenny's masterstroke is the fact that he's now telling the faithful that God wants him and wife Gloria to EACH have their own Cessna Citation Ten super-jets. Flying just below the speed of sound, these state-of-the-art flying palaces carry a base sticker price of $20 million! That means when "God" has his way, the widows and orphans will have "invested" just about $50-60 million in Kenny's Heavenly Air Force.
UPDATE: “Over the past several years Kenneth and Gloria Copeland have been believing God for a Cessna Citation X jet—a plane they would be able to use in fulfilling their God-appointed assignment and the calling on Kenneth Copeland Ministries to take the Word of God to the world—from the top to the bottom and all the way around. At 2 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2005, we made the initial deposit and signed the order for Citation X #240. We will take delivery on the plane the first week of March 2006”! (http://elitecxteam.org/update.php)
Conclusion
“There are bound to be some people who will read this article and say to themselves, "So the leadership live in nice houses or nice areas, so what? This is God's way of blessing them. They deserve this for leading God's people." I wonder if these people ever really stop to think about what they are saying? Do they really believe that God would bless those in leadership with lifestyles that totally contradict everything that Jesus taught. He and the men who led the first century church led by example. They were servant leaders. Ask yourself if any of the apostles would've chosen pricey homes or affluent areas for themselves. More to the point, would Jesus have done so? Ask yourself if the apostles would have used the contributions and tithes of the people in order to have done so? More to the point, would Jesus have done so?” (Leadership Lifestyles of the International Churches of Christ. Timothy Greeson)
(Apparently the International Churches of Christ also has problems with extravagant lifestyles of some of the leadership. READ ARTICLE)
The Meyer Family Compound
Photo by Robert Cohen, St Louis Post Dispatch
Joyce Meyer Ministries bought these 5 homes for Meyer and her family. The Ministry pays all expenses, including landscaping and lawn care, property taxes and rehab work. Meyer, her husband and each of their four married children live in the homes, free of charge.
JM-Home-Aerial
1.
Residence of: Joyce and Dave Meyer
Bought: April 27th, 1999
Purchase Price: About $795,000
Square Footage: 10,000
Cost of Improvements: $1.1 Million
Features: 6 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Gold Putting Green, Swimming pool, 8 Car Heated and Cooled Garage, Guest House with 2 more bedrooms, Gazebo.
2.
Residence of: Daughter, Sandra McCollom and her husband Steve
Bought: February 12, 2002
Purchase Price: $400,000
Square Footage: About 5,000
Cost of Improvements: About $250,000
Features: 4 Bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half Bathrooms, All-Seasons room, Prayer Room, Media Center and a Home Office.
3.
Residence of: Son, David Meyer and his wife Joy Meyer.
Bought: June 18, 2001
Purchase Price: $725,000
Square Footage: 4,000
Cost of Improvements: Unknown
Features: 2 Story Colonial, 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Bathrooms, 2 Garages and a Utility Shed
4.
Residence of: Daughter, Laura Holtzmann and her husband Doug
Bought: March 7, 2001
Purchase Price: $350,000
Square Footage: 2,358
Cost of Improvements: $3,000
Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms with a Fireplace.
5.
Residence of: Son, Dan Meyer and his wife Charity
Bought: Mar 13, 2000
Purchase Price: About 200,000
Square Footage: About 2,000
Cost of Improvements: $33,000
Features: Brick Ranch With Full Finished Basement
L. Ron Hubbard (Founder of Scientology) once said "Writing for a penny a word is ridiculous. If a man really wanted to make a million dollars, the best way would be to start his own religion."
While our modern day evangelists have not started their own religion, they have unquestionably improved on Hubbard’s idea. Capitalizing on Christianity has proved to be far more lucrative than starting a new religion.
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WARNING About the 700 Club!
By David J. Stewart| January 2007
The 700 Club Refuses to Meet 4 BBB Requirements!
Please don't get ripped off by giving any money to the 700 Club! The 700 Club took in $462,597,261 in 2005, and refuses to disclose where the money went. The following is a Better business Report on the the 700 Club, and reveals that they are not being upfront about where the donations are going:
SOURCE OF REPORT
Christian Broadcasting Network / 700 Club
Christian Broadcasting Network / 700 Club April 2006
977 Centerville Turnpike
Virginia Beach, VA 23463
757-226-7000
www.cbn.com Expiration Date: April 2008
Year, State Incorporated: 1959, Virginia
Affiliates: Christian Broadcasting Associates; CFP Properties, Inc; Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corp. (OB); Founders Village; CBN Christian Broadcasting Network Limited; United States Media Corporation and Subsidiaries; CBN Travel, Inc.; Asia Pacific Media Corporation and Subsidiary; Christianity.com; CBN Worldreach; American Center for Law and Justice; Regent Center for Missions; Regent University; CBN Africa; CBN Asia; CBN China; CBN Europe; CBN India; CBN Latinoamerica; CBN Siam
Stated Purpose: "to prepare the United States of America and the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ and the establishment of the Kingdom of God on Earth."
Evaluation Conclusions
Christian Broadcasting Network / 700 Club (CBN) does not meet the following 4 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 4 : Compensated Board Members - Not more than one or 10% (whichever is greater) directly or indirectly compensated person(s) serving as voting member(s) of the board. Compensated members shall not serve as the board's chair or treasurer.
CBN does not meet this Standard because according to its IRS Form 990 for the organization's fiscal year ended March 31, 2004, five (or 42%) of the twelve board members received compensation that ranged from $5,000 to $294,071.
Standard 12 : Detailed Functional Breakdown of Expenses - Include in the financial statements a breakdown of expenses (e.g., salaries, travel, postage, etc.) that shows what portion of these expenses was allocated to program, fund raising, and administrative activities. If the charity has more than one major program category, the schedule should provide a breakdown for each category.
CBN does not meet this Standard because its combined audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, do not contain a detailed schedule of expenses by natural classification (e.g., salaries, employee benefits, occupancy, postage, etc.) for each of its major programs, fund raising, and administrative activities.
Standard 16 : Annual Report - Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
CBN does not meet this Standard because CBN has not responded to a request from the Alliance for a copy of a current annual report.
Standard 17 : Web Site Disclosures - Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.
CBN does not meet this Standard because its website, www.cbn.com, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit contributions. Specifically, it does not include a roster of the members on the CBN board of directors, and does not provide electronic access to the most recent IRS Form 990.
In addition, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information on CBN's governance and oversight, effectiveness measures, finances, donor privacy policies, and fundraising disclosures and is unable to verify compliance with the following 10 Standards for Charity Accountability: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 18, 19, and 20.
The 700 Club are Wolves in Sheep's Clothing!
"And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not." -2nd Peter 2:3
God hates the 700 Club, because they're exploiting Christianity to make money (and lots of it). I was recently watching the 700 Club. I became angry and wanted to go vomit as I watched their marketing scam, and how they deceive so many people. What they do is show some poor child in a poor country, that they helped, and I'm sure they did. But how much of that $462,597,261 goes into their POCKETS? Why the refusal to disclose employee benefits, compensations, and salaries? I think the reason is very obvious. Why are people so dumb to give money to these shysters? It's because people don't do their homework, and become emotionally caught up in seeing poor children suffering. It's a tactic that many money-hungry "ministries" are using today. To no surprise, James Robison (Life for Today) also refuses to tell the BBB where the money is going.
The 700 Club shows its viewers a person who was at the brink of bankruptcy, but gave their last $20 to the 700 Club, and all of a sudden they received a $100,000 a year job, and bought a brand new big house, and oh life is so great now! What the 700 Club is doing is exact what 2nd Peter 2:3 warns against... "through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you..." The 700 Club appeals through COVETOUSNESS to the greed of it's listeners. In other words, give to get! Of course, they also show you photos of the new house you're going to get, and that wonderful job--all guaranteed if you'll just send them YOUR MONEY. What a bunch of charlatans!
The 700 Club would lead people to believe that they can fornicate, practice homosexuality, murder their children through abortion, be an idolater, live horribly in sin, and yet be guaranteed financial gain if they'll just send in that donation. Folks, this is deception in the worst form. Thank God for the last part of 2nd Peter 2:3, "...whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not." Oh listen friend, their day of judgment is coming. Jesus said that men will give account for EVERY idle word spoken in the day of judgment (Matthew 12:36). You can rest assure that these greedy "ministries" that keep back large portions of the donations for themselves will give account for EVERY PENNY RECEIVED. Romans 14:12 states that each individual will GIVE ACCOUNT to God on judgment day.
No doubt, the 700 Club spends millions to help the poor; but, how many millions are being spent on themselves as well? If this is not the case, then why the refusal to disclose where the money is going? I'll remove any doubt in your mind with an investigative report by British journalist Greg Palast. Also, please read, The 700 Club EXPOSED! The fact is that Pat Robertson's personal worth is estimated at well over $200,000,000. This is where much you're money is going.
Please don't give any money to this woeful group of clairvoyant con-artists...
In Jesus' name,
David J. Stewart
The 700 Club EXPOSED!
Beware of James Robison's Ministry
by David J. Stewart | April 2006
Perhaps you've seen James and Betty Robison begging for money for the poor, showing children searching in Cambodian garbage dumps for anything to make their life better. The show is Life Today, as seen on TBN. The appeal is heart-wrenching, and the needs are real; BUT, where does all those contributions, fifty million a year, go?
Well, James Robison doesn't think it's any of your business, so he refuses to disclose complete financial information to the Better business Bureau. Hypocritically, Robison claims on his website, "LIFE Outreach International maintains a high standard of financial responsibility and accountability." To the contrary, LIFE Outreach International Association of Churches (LOI) FAILS to meet three of the BBB's Standards for Charity Accountability.
I did not write this article to be unkind in any way, but to WARN people that they should never give money to any "non-profit" organization which refuses to completely disclose where the contributions are being spent. The following information is provided by the Better Business Bureau (BBB: Wise Giving Alliance)...
LIFE Outreach International Association of Churches March 2006
also known as: Life Outreach International
also known as: Life Today
formerly known as: James Robison Evangelistic Association
1801 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, TX 76040
817-267-4211
817-267-0040
www.lifetoday.org Expiration Date: March 2008
Year, State Incorporated: 1963, Texas
Affiliates: Life for Children, Zoe Aviation and Charter Service.
Stated Purpose: "to share the life and love of Jesus Christ with hurting people worldwide by means of personal ministry, media outreach and humanitarian mission relief."
Evaluation Conclusions
LIFE Outreach International Association of Churches (LOI) does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Standard 12 : Detailed Functional Breakdown of Expenses - Include in the financial statements a breakdown of expenses (e.g., salaries, travel, postage, etc.) that shows what portion of these expenses was allocated to program, fund raising, and administrative activities. If the charity has more than one major program category, the schedule should provide a breakdown for each category.
* LOI does not meet this Standard because the detailed functional breakdown of expenses within the organization's financial statements did not include a detailed breakdown of expenses for each of its major program activities (i.e. media ministries, missions outreach, and literature and tape distribution).
Standard 16 : Annual Report - Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
* LOI does not meet this Standard because it did not provide a copy of an annual report.
Standard 17 : Web Site Disclosures - Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.
* LOI does not meet this Standard because its website, www.lifetoday.org, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include a board roster or financial information.
In addition, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information on the organization’s governance and oversight, effectiveness measures, finances, solicitation materials, donor privacy, and fundraising disclosures and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following 15 Standards for Charity Accountability: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, and 20.
LIFE Outreach International Association of Churches (LOI) meets the remaining 2 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Governance
Chief Executive : James Robison, President
Compensation*: $
Chair of the Board: Not provided
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Not provided
Board Size:
Paid Staff Size:
*Compensation information was not provided.
SOURCE
Please understand that I don't condemn anyone, for the Bible condemns all of us as guilty, dirty, rotten, hell-deserving sinners. My salvation solely rests in Christ's righteousness, because of the precious blood that He gave for our sins. My intention is not to be unkind; but rather, to expose the greedy televangelists who exploit Christianity to make money.
James Robison Exposed!
Elton John, Bernie Taupin, and Witchcraft
By David J. Stewart
What many people don't realize is that Elton John's music is saturated with witchcraft language. Many of Elton John's top songs weren't written by himself; BUT, rather, by his long-time music partner and lyricist, Bernie Taupin. Not surprisingly, in 1991, Bernie Taupin self-published a book of poems called The Devil at High Noon.
According to J. C. Cooper, author of, Fairy Tales-Allegories of the Inner Life... fairy tales are linked to the occult. Cooper said that the fairy tale practice of kissing frogs, is a pagan ritual that dates back to prehistoric days. In the story of Hansel and Gretel, the two children encountered a witch. When the wicked witch offered the apple to Snow White, it is based on Satan offering the fruit to Eve.
It is evident that Elton John's music is saturated with witchcraft language, and that Bernie Taupin is a Satanist. Bernie Taupin has collaborated with Elton John for over 38 years, writing most of his lyrics. Taupin has stated that Elton John’s “home is laden with trinkets and books relating to Satanism and witchcraft” (US, July 22, 1980, p. 42). Taupin admits that he decorates his walls with “satanic art” and has further declared that, “the occult fascinates me” (People, June 23, 1980). Many artists, like Elton John and Bernie Taupin, recognize the Devil's hand in their success, and realize that their fans do not have a clue that they are being deceived by demons. Elton John has admitted that he is deceiving his fans, “Its all a big con,” and adds, “But as long as the public laps it up, I’m quite happy to go on giving it to them.” (Rolling Stone, July 15, 1976, p. 30).
"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"
Music by Elton John | Lyrics by Bernie Taupin...
Back to the howling old owl in the woods,
Hunting the horny back toad,
Oh, I finally decided my future lies
Beyond the Yellow Brick Road.
The "owl" is notorious in Satanism, representative of the pagan god Lilith, and is worshipped at the occult Bohemian Grove ceremony held every year, just north of San Francisco, California. Lilith appears as a succubus in Aleister Crowley's De Arte Magica. Lilith was also one of the middle names of Crowley’s first child, Ma Ahathoor Hecate Sappho Jezebel Lilith Crowley (b. 1904, d.1906). She is sometimes identified with Babylon in Thelemic writings. You can read much more about Lilith on the Bohemian Grove Exposed page. Owl's are an important symbol to witches and occultists. Lest you think it a stretch of the imagination to label Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" as occultic, consider the lyrics to another one of his songs...
"I've Seen The Saucers"
Music by Elton John | Lyrics by Bernie Taupin...
Tune in, wouldn't it be something
Rumours spreading into panic
I've seen movements in the clearing
Someone sent you something satanic
Here's another song by Elton John and Bernie Taupin...
"Saint"
Music by Elton John | Lyrics by Bernie Taupin...
To sweeten up the witch's brew
You had a better way of working magic
A little mystery in your eyes
Instead of rolling over you remained the same
You took the whole world by surprise
In Elton John's song, Tiny Dancer, he makes the following derogatory statement towards Christians...
"Jesus freaks, out in the street, handing tickets out to God..."
The "tickets" Elton John mentions are Gospel tracts. It does not surprise me that an unrepentant homosexual, who is legally married to another man, would refer to Christians as "Jesus freaks."
The underlying power to all occult practices, is Satanism, i.e., the worship of Satan (or Lucifer) in opposition to the worship of God. It is the worship of Satan which has been the driving force behind the handful of men who have perpetuated the Illuminati conspiracy. Through its various incarnations, the spread of the occult has enabled the Illuminati to create a social climate that has welcomed the advent of the New World Order, and the one-world government that accompanies it.
Elton John's Real Problem is with God!
Rock Music and Witchcraft
Anton LaVey: Man of Satan
"In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ." —2nd Thessalonians 1:8
The year 1966 was a banner year for the Prince of Darkness. Approaching the dog days of summer in that momentous year, Anton LaVey, a decadent, ex-circus entertainer, also a Jew, formally founded the Church of Satan in San Francisco. The date: June 6, 1966, or 6-6-66.
The following information is from WIKIPEDIA.COM...
Anton Szandor LaVey (11 April 1930 – 29 October 1997) was the founder and High Priest of the Church of Satan as well as a writer, occultist, musician, and actor. LaVey was born in Chicago, Illinois to a liquor distributor. His family soon relocated to California where he spent most of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the author of The Satanic Bible and the founder of Satanism, a synthesized system of his understanding of human nature and the insights of philosophers who advocated materialism and individualism, for which he claimed no "supernatural inspiration”. LaVey viewed "Satan" not as a literal deity or entity, but as an historic and literary figure symbolic of Earthly values. —SOURCE
Just as with most Satanists, Anton LaVey denied the literal existence of Satan. Ozzy Osbourne, known for his Satanism, has also often denied being a Satanist — You judge for yourself.
Surely Marilyn Manson, an ordained high-priest of Anton LaVey's Church of Satan, will admit to worshipping Satan! Says Manson...
Satanism is not about ritual sacrifices, digging up graves and worshiping the devil. The devil doesn't exist. Satanism is about worshiping yourself, because you are responsible for your own good and evil.
Nevertheless, Manson calls himself a "Satanist," when he could call himself a "Selfist." Marilyn Manson, AKA Brian Warner, is easily one of the most evil music performers of the decade. Senator Joseph Lieberman said this of the man and his band: "... perhaps the sickest group ever promoted by a mainstream record company." Read this if you don't believe it!
Wiccan witches also deny the existence of a literal Satan. How is it that witches and Satanists are denying their god? Something smells rotten ... because it is! It's a big smokescreen that demon possessed people use to deceive others. Anton LaVey worshipped and lived for the Devil, a very real and literal Devil. Much of LaVey's writings were influenced by other renowned Satanists, such as Aleister Crowley (more). If ever there was a God-hating degenerate, it was Aleister Crowley ...
33° Mason, Aleister Crowley would definitely get some votes in the "most wicked man who ever lived contest" and is the clear cut favorite for the title of "The Father of Modern Satanism". Crowley's wicked life and his intimate association with Freemasonry are both well known.
Crowley himself was terribly decadent. A happily heroin-addicted, bisexual Satan worshiper, he asked people to call him "The Beast 666." Crowley believed that he was literally the antimessiah of the apocalypse.
During the first World War, Crowley transferred his activities to America. The press proclaimed him "the wickedest man in the world." He also spent time in Italy, but was expelled because Italian authorities accused his disciples of sacrificing human infants in occult rituals. According to one source, Crowley resided in the Abbey of Thelema near Cefalu Sicily, and revived ancient Dionysian ceremonies. During a 1921 ritual, he induced a he-goat to copulate with his mistress, then slit the animal's throat at the moment of orgasm. —SOURCE
Anton LaVey was an admirer of Aleister Crowley, and actually felt that Crowley's disciples weren't wicked enough:
"A few years earlier LaVey had explored the writings of Aleister Crowley, and in 1951 he met some of the Berkeley Thelemites. He was unimpressed, as they were more spiritual and less “wicked” than he supposed they should be for disciples of Crowley’s libertine creed." —SOURCE (The Church of Satan website, "Anton Szandor LaVey: A Biographical Sketch")
Aleister Crowley — Initiated to the highest levels of Freemasonry and high priest of the Golden Dawn, said ...
"A white male child of perfect innocence and intelligence makes the most suitable victim."
Birds of a feather flock together, and Anton LaVey relied heavily upon Aleister Crowley's philosophies...
The Satanic Bible relied heavily on many writers of a philosophical nature, most notably Ayn Rand, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Aleister Crowley. -SOURCE
Why would anyone glorify such an immoral, God-hating, bisexual, drug-addicted, Satan worshipping, degenerate individual as Aleister Crowley? Anton LaVey was of the Devil, just as was Crowley.
Ritual abuse
Ritual abuse is an extreme sadistic form of abuse of children and non-consenting adults. It is methodical, systematic sexual, physical, emotional and spiritual abuse, which often includes mind control, torture, and highly illegal and immoral activities such as murder, child pornography and prostitution. The abuse is justified by a religious or political ideology. Many books are written by the Satanists themselves concerning methods of ritual abuse, which is irrefutable evidence against these monsters.
To understand the New World Order you must see its manifestations in mind-control, Satanic ritual abuse, pornography, prostitution, and politics. Most telling is the treatment of children, the use of children for sex, prostitution, pornography, torture, sacrifice and murder. You must examine its base in the Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion as the Zionists, the Illuminati and their agents establish the Illuminist agenda in the New World Order. Please read, Child Sexual Abuse Epidemic!
Child Sexual Abuse and the Shadow World of Freemasonry, Satanism, Illuminati, and Jesuits!
The Truth About Satanic Cults
One of the delusions that we will clear up at the outset of this expose is the lie that leading Satanist’s do not believe in or truly worship the devil. First of all it should be understood that Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan viewed Satan as a true entity that he truly worshipped before his death. Anton LaVey deceived a lot of people who joined the Church of Satan by claiming that Satan only represented the repressed forces of nature but was not a real entity.
In my interviews with former Charles Manson family member Susan Atkins, who is still in prison after being convicted of eight murders, Atkins blew the lid off of Anton’s lie. As a former associate of Anton LaVey’s, who danced for him and spent personal time with him before joining the Manson family, Atkins was privy to conversations with LaVey before he became popular.
Atkins told me repeatedly that while LaVey promotes a watered down, palatable form of Satanism to the ignorant masses which he is deceiving, he acknowledged the exact opposite to her and to his inner core of Satanist in the church of Satan. Susan Atkins told me that LaVey told her emphatically while she was in his home that they truly worshipped Satan as a real entity and as the one who began the initial rebellion against God. Atkins also stated:
“Anton told me that as a Satanist he does believe in the God of the bible but he refused to worship him and made a conscious decision to worship Satan instead.” (Personal interview with Susan Atkins) -SOURCE
Anton LaVey's Bizarre Life
Anton LaVey — Profile of a trauma-based mind-control programmer
When someone coined the phrase "dynamite comes in small packages" the phrase was an apt description of Anton LaVey. (Released photographs of LaVey prevent people from realizing how short his is.) In a personal letter which Anton LaVey wrote, "With my swastika, I’m strong. My Satanic amulets give me power. I’m not a misfit anymore, with pimples and a heart murmur and flat feet."
Anton LaVey is famous for having started the Church of Satan. He chose Walpurgisnacht, April 30, 1966 to start the Church of Satan in San Francisco. Previously he had began holding midnight magic seminars in 1960. He and his occult friends held Magic Circle meetings until he founded the Church. His Church of Satan is officially recognized by the U.S. government and the military.
He turned an old Victorian House, at 6114 California St., San Francisco into what has been called "the Black Castle". It was for years indeed black on the outside, and LaVey would drive a hearse. Anton LaVey kept a full grown 400 lb. Nubian lion named Togare from Ethiopia at his house (which was allowed both inside & outside) that scared the neighbours when it roared. He also has kept a black leopard.
LaVey loves to play his Hammond organ music in his black castle as if his house were a stereotypical horror house. Inside the house are rooms used for rituals, occult books including books on cannibalism, coffins, a maze of secret passageways, and LaVey’s private saloon called the Den of Iniquity. He called his satanic covens "Grottos."
This author is aware that the Church of Satan got Grottos going in the following cities: Amsterdam (Magistralis Grotto, Neth.), Boston, Chicago, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Edmonton (Can), Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, London (Eng.), Los Angeles, Louisville, New York, Paris (Fr.), Phoenix, Portland (OR), St. Petersburg, Seattle, Silverton (OR), and Vancouver (Can).
Undoubtedly, there are other groups, as well as a scattered following of individuals. The Church of Satan has had many Ph.D.’s. The church has had a high percentage of professionals such as: doctors, lawyers, teachers, former FBI agents, IBM executives. Cult underground film maker Kenneth Anger was a member of the Church of Satan. An ex-high priest of the Church of Satan told this author how he was recruited for the position of high priest. He was promised anything he wanted in life, any woman, any money etc.--and they made good on much of that promise. As high priest, he micromanaged everyone’s lives in his grotto. His people came to him for permission and advice and orders for everything. It wasn’t just mind-control, it was total control of their lives. But giving orders and micromanaging the lives of many people became a drag.
One of Cathy O’Brien’s abusers was LaVey’s High Priest Merle Kilgore, father of Steve Kilgore. LaVey (bn. April 11, 1930) comes from a Rumanian bloodline from Translyvania. As he grew up he love the story of Frankenstein. As a teenager he loved the occult. He dropped out of high school to be part of the Clyde Beatty circus.
LaVey likes to work from dusk to dawn. Like his ex-right hand man Michael Aquino, another mind-control programmer, both LaVey and Aquino are fascinated with the Nazis. (Michael Aquino’s wife Lillith Sinclair was formerly the head of the Church of Satan’s NY Lillith Grotto.) LaVey sports a Van Dyke beard, and a head shaved in the same fashion of executioners during the middle ages. Most of his followers never see him. Although LaVey has gotten wide press coverage, thanks to William Randolph Hearst’s newspapers and his publishing companies like Avon, LaVey is a very secretive person and very rarely shows himself to even his high priests, or even talks to them.
His Church is a collection of self-sustaining dictators. He exaggerates the numbers of his church, apparently by claiming people who come in contact with his church. Before we discuss more about his organization and their rituals, let’s touch on his role as a trauma-based mind-control programmer. Anton LaVey has openly advocated the creation of android humans. Even more startling is a music video shown on TV in which Anton LaVey personally gives a graphic description of how Anton LaVey intends to make the listener into his "mind-controlled sex slave". The audacity of this is mind-boggling. But then LaVey has tended to be more frank than other occult figures. The approach seems to be "I’ll shock you so boldly, that you will not believe what I am saying, but will think its an act."
Taking inspiration from Orwell’s 1984 LaVey wrote, "Up is down, pleasure is pain, darkness is light, slavery is freedom, madness is sanity..." This is actually the language that is used at times in the mind-control programming! Anton LaVey has been the mind-control handler/programmer of a number of Hollywood actors & actresses, including Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe, who both serviced him as sexual slaves. Jayne Mansfield, who was a High Priestess in the Church of Satan, shocked people when on a USO tour in Vietnam she asked for a satanic religious service. Sam Brody, one of Mansfield’s handlers, had a bitter struggle over who would control Jayne, and one of LaVey’s followers claimed to have tampered with Brody’s car. Anton LaVey has also been the programmer of his daughters such as Karla and Zeena and his son. An ex-member of a satanic cult in the Ozarks said, "If LaVey says jump, you jump." Some of his followers call him ‘‘Uncle Anton" as if they were programmed by him. LaVey’s cover is that he is simply a showman, a buffoon. His cover has fooled many people, the truth is the man is not to be trusted and has a lot more evil power than people have realized.
LaVey has always had what some describe as a "warm relationship" with police. In fact, he was on the police force in the 1950’s as a photographer. The police were reluctant to question LaVey about the death of Jayne Mansfield (4/19/33-6/28/67) who was one of LaVey’s high priestesses and slaves in his Church of Satan. Her color was pink. Anton LaVey has been seen going onto military programming bases, and was at the NORAD area in Colorado for a while.
Dick Russell interviewed Anton LaVey with his approval. Russell wrote up the interview in "The Satanist Who Wants To Rule the World", (Argosy, June 1975, p. 41) that the Anton LaVey believes that he and an elite force of Satanists will rule the world. LaVey took an obscure occult tract from the 30’s and some thoughts from HG. Well’s book The Island of Dr. Moreau for a ritual. From this, he came up with a ritual which includes these stanzas:
"Man is God. We are men. We are gods. God is man."
When the reader is done reading this book, he will see how this ritual can fit in perfectly with trauma-based total mind-control. In fact, when people attend the Church of Satan’s secret rituals, once people enter the ritual room two hooded guards prevent people from exiting prematurely through the closed doors. The rituals have been reported as being very disgusting. It well publicized that LaVey uses naked human altars for rituals, after photos were published of his satanic baptism of his 3 year old-daughter Zeena in May 1967. Does the Church of Satan involve summoning demons and worshipping Satan. Yes, most definitively. For instance, here are the some of the words of an important invocation used by his satanic rituals:
In nomine Dei nostri Satanas Luciferi excelsi! In the name of Satan, the Ruler of the earth, the King of the world, I command the forces of darkness to bestow their Infernal power upon me!...By all the Gods of the Pit, I command that these things of which I speak shall come to pass! Come forth and answer your names by manifesting my desires! Hail Satan!"
LaVey’s book The Compleat Witch (NY Dodd, Mead, 1971) p. 266 advocates that one achieve self-understanding and "embrace and cherish the demon within him." In LaVey’s book The Satanic Witch (LA: Feral House, 1969) he states that a witch to be successful must make a pact with the devil. His church loves to chant "Hail Satan". They like Crowley’s law, Do What thou Wilt. LaVey & some of his members teach that at the core of each person is a demon waiting to be released.
LaVey loves Black Masses and desecrating anything sacred to Christians. LaVey urges people in his books and talks to bring out their "darkest" urging. He hints at human sacrifice in his Satanic Bible, by having a section on it, but is careful not to go too far out on a limb publicly. He always publicly denies that Satanists should do human sacrifices. One of the doctors of the San Francisco Church of Satan is said to have brought LaVey’s church a severed human leg from the hospital he worked at, which was basted in Triple Sec and eaten by LaVey and his group. Most of the rituals are done in secret, there are no way to confirm rumours that they eat human flesh, but knowing the mentality of some of his church members, they would do it just to check it out as a new experience.
Illuminatus William Randolph Hearst gave Anton LaVey some big help. His Avon Publishing published his Satanic Bible in 1969 (it was first released in Dec. ‘69). Since then it has reportedly gone through over 30 printings. LaVey’s next book The Satanic Rituals also was published by Hearst Avon in 1972. It talks about the power that blood sacrifices give the magician. Hearst’s papers also gave him publicity.
LaVey is always thinking of ways of promoting his theology. Years ago, he had a topless witches Sabbath on San Francisco’s North Beach. In 1990, the Church of Satan went into the Heavy Metal music business. The Church of Satan puts out a monthly magazine The Cloven Hoof which for most members is their main indirect communication from Magus LaVey. -SOURCE
On June 6th, 1966 (6-6-66)--Anton LaVey Founded the Church of Satan!
Yes, '66 was a classic year for the old Devil. That was also the year that Beatle John Lennon assured the world that Christianity was on the way out:
“Christianity will go. It will vanish and shrink... I'm right and I will be proved right. We're more popular than Jesus now.”
Lennon, McCartney, and the other Beatles promptly went over to India to worship Hindu gurus, and they introduced their gurus and other vestiges of Eastern mysticism to western culture. All done in a haze of marijuana, LSD, and cocaine.
The Illuminati-supervised CIA helped things along. The U.S. intelligence agency put Satanist Jerry Garcia and his Grateful Dead band (Al Gore's favorite rock group, says Rolling Stone magazine) on its payroll. The CIA, according to Gerald Heard and SRI International, distributed tons of LSD to a spaced-out youth generation. This was a mind control experiment of the Illuminati elite.
The 60s saw Hollywood's satanic sex classic, Rosemary's Baby, hit theaters, a movie for which Church of Satan High Priest Anton LaVey acted as a consultant. Actor John Cassavettes, who played Rosemary's Satan-worshipping husband in the movie, also played in a role in the movie, The Dirty Dozen.
By the end of the indulgent decade of the 60s, America had borne witness to blood murder, sexual kinkiness, and other Satanic mayhem on a truly epic scale, culminating in 1969's Manson Family murders. Satanist Charles Manson was inspired by Anton LaVey.
Others, too, were inspired by LaVey. Famous black actor/singer Sammy Davis, Jr., became both a religious Jew and a practicing Satanist, joining LaVey's macabre congregation of devil cultists. Blonde bombshell Jayne Mansfield also joined the cult, as did scores of other Hollywood and Las Vegas types. -SOURCE (Pastor Texe Marrs)
As far as Satan was concerned, '66 was a very good year. Anton LaVey, a Christ-hating Jew, shown here performing a ritual with disciple, actress Jayne Mansfield, founded the Church of Satan in '66. Meanwhile, John Kerry (Yale, Class of '66) was enjoying the benefits of residence at The Tomb, headquarters of the Order of Skull & Bones.
Jack Parsons, L. Ron Hubbard, Anton LaVey and the Nazi Connection
The following excerpt was taken from an article by David McGowan, "There's Something About Henry", June 2000
"The Process Church, which set up shop in San Francisco, was itself an offshoot of the Church of Scientology, which was the brainchild of L. Ron Hubbard - an agent of the Office of Naval Intelligence and the son of a U.S. Navy Commander. Before being inspired to create his own church, Hubbard was a close associate and follower of Jack Parsons, rocket fuel scientist and avid follower of the occult, who helped found the prestigious Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.
Parsons was at the time the head of the American chapter of the OTO (Ordo Templi Orientis), a title bestowed on him by mentor Aleister Crowley, a flamboyant occultist, British and American intelligence asset, and avid Nazi sympathizer and propagandist both before and during World War II.
Crowley had assumed the leadership of the OTO in 1922 when founder Theodor Reuss - a German occultist and intelligence asset - had stepped down. The OTO then - along with the various organizations spawned from it - is in a direct line of descent from the German occult-based secret societies that gave rise to the Third Reich, a fact made evident by the ideology and symbolism of the Process Church, whose logo is a modified swastika.
Back in the Bay area, Anton Szandor LaVey and Crowley-enthusiast Kenneth Anger would set about busily organizing the Church of Satan in San Francisco, where LaVey would become something of a celebrity - the clown prince of Satanism. From this church would spring forth both the Temple of Set - led by U.S. intelligence asset and psychological warfare specialist Lt. Col. Michael Aquino - and the Werewolf Order, founded by LaVey's daughter Zeena and Manson-admirer Nikolas Schreck
Both of these off-shoots embraced an unabashedly fascist ideology. The Werewolf Order was patterned directly after the Nazi-front Werewolf Corps created in post-war Germany to thwart any attempts at denazification. Zeena LaVey and Nikolas Schreck are also notable for holding a public gathering on August 8, 1988 to celebrate the anniversary of the slaughter of Sharon Tate by the Manson Family. "
Anton LaVey, Aleister Crowley, and Demonic Rock-n-Roll
The common denominator between rock-n-roll, Aleister Crowley, and Anton LaVey, is demonic Satanism. These are God-haters who despise Christianity and all those who profess the name of Christ. As Christians, we must stand uncompromisingly against such evils and menaces to society. The Church of Satan is a disgrace to America, founded by Anton LaVey (a demonically possessed individual, who is now burning in the fires of Hell for rejecting Christ). His influence upon modern music is clearly evidenced.
The cover of Sgt. Pepper's showed the Beatles with a background of, according to Ringo Starr, people "we like and admire" (Hit Parade, Oct. 1976, p.14). Paul McCartney said of Sgt. Pepper's cover, ". . . we were going to have photos on the wall of all our HEROES . . ." (Musician, Special Collectors Edition, - Beatles and Rolling Stones, 1988, p.12). One of the Beatle's heroes included on the cover of Sgt. Pepper's was — the infamous Satanist, Aleister Crowley! Most people, especially in 1967, did not even know who Crowley was — but the Beatles certainly did.
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". . . we were going to have photos on the wall of all our HEROES . . ."
"Hero" Aleister Crowley is second from left on the top row:
The Beatles apparently took Crowley's teaching very serious — Beatle John Lennon, in an interview, says the "whole idea of the Beatles" was — Crowley's infamous "do what thou wilt":
"The whole Beatle idea was to do what you want, right? To take your own responsibility, do what you want and try not to harm other people, right? DO WHAT THOU WILST, as long as it doesn't hurt somebody. . ." ("The Playboy Interviews with John Lennon and Yoko Ono", by David Sheff and G. Barry Golson, p. 61)
One of the top songs of the 70's was "Hotel California" by the Eagles. Most people have no idea the song refers to the Church of Satan, which happens to be located in a converted HOTEL on CALIFORNIA street! On the inside of the album cover, looking down on the festivities, is Anton LaVey (pictured to left), the founder of the Church of Satan and author of the Satanic Bible!
People say, the Eagles aren't serious, they're just selling records. That's what you think! The Eagles manager, Larry Salter, admitted in the Waco Tribune-Herald, (Feb. 28, 1982) that the Eagles were involved with the Church of Satan! Not surprisingly, one of the Eagle's songs is titled "Have A Good Day in Hell."
As you can see, Crowley and LaVey have both had a profound influence upon the rock-n-roll culture. It's just solid proof that rock-n-roll is of the Devil.
Kurt Donald Cobain (1967-1994), was the leader of the super popular rock band Nirvana. Cobain commit suicide on April 5th, 1994. Cobain was "obsessed with Anton LaVey" (Mojo Magazine, Sept. 1999, p. 86). Anton LaVey was the founder of the Church of Satan and the author of the Satanic Bible.
So obsessed was Cobain with Satanist Anton LaVey that he sought to enlist LaVey by having him play cello on Nirvana's Nevermind album! Cobain’s involvement in witchcraft and Satanism is a fitting explanation as to the source of his inspiration and the uncanny ability he had for coming up with alluring and seductive hooks that so frantically enticed Nirvana’s fans. Cobain is described as “stumbling on melodies by means he himself didn’t fully understand.” (op. cit. Sanders, p. 70).
In the occult, this is referred to as automatic writing is a process wherein a demonic being channels poetry or lyrics through a human being in an effort to negatively effect society. This is surely what took place through Cobain, the willing and twisted medium for satanic forces. Even the legendary guitarist Chuck Berry would exclaim, “he had a touch most guitarists would kill for” (Ibid., p. 71). While “kill for” might be a stretch, sell one’s soul for is far more fitting. -READ MORE about Kurt Cobain
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Aleister Crowley - Initiated to the highest levels of Freemasonry and high priest of the Golden Dawn, said: "A white male child of perfect innocence and intelligence makes the most suitable victim."
In the US each year 400,000 children are reported missing.
In the UK,98,000 children are reported missing.
“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.” -Ephesians 5:11
“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” -2 Corinthians 6:14
L. Ron Hubbard (founder of Scientology) calls Crowley, "My very good friend."
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Aleister Crowley EXPOSED!
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The Rolling Stones and Satanism
Compiled and Edited by David J. Stewart
Photo to Right: The original 1973 album cover of the Rolling Stones album titled, Goat's Head Soup. The goat and ram head are greatly revered in Satanism and witchcraft.
Few people realize (or care to realize) that the Rolling Stones are of the Devil. Rock-n-roll music is absolutely saturated with Satanism and the occult. The song "Sympathy for the Devil" by the Rolling Stones, is the official anthem for the Church of Satan. In it, Lucifer speaks in the first person and asks sympathy for all who meet him. Lead singer, Mick Jagger claims that Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan and author of the Satanic Bible, helped inspire their music! Their album titled, "Their Satanic Majesties Request," leaves no doubt to their allegiance!
Here's some more information on the subject...
Goat of Mendes -Origin of the Satanic Hand Sign?
"The Goat of Mendez is the god of the witches. (Mendez is another spelling of Mendes, a city of ancient Egypt where fertility worship - Baal worship -- was practiced). Masons admit readily that Baphomet is a pagan fertility god and, more importantly, that Freemasonry is a fertility cult religion. At any rate, this mockery of Jesus is a satanic symbol and figures prominently in Satan worship."-Kerr Cuhulain (Occult author, police investigator, and friend of witches)
baphomet pentagram
Did you know that the ram and the goat are synonymous with witchcraft and Satan worship? The Baphomet or Satanic pentagram is pointed downward to accommodate the outline of a goat's head.
Dancing with Mr. Devil
It is clear from the following song lyrics (and in lieu of the Satanic goat's head on the album cover), that Mick Jagger (lead singer of the Rolling Stones) is praising Satan in this song, "Dancin' with Mr. D."...
(Mick Jagger/Keith Richards)
Down in the graveyard where we have our tryst
The air smells sweet, the air smells sick
He never smiles, his mouth merely twists
The breath in my lungs feels clinging and thick
But I know his name, he's called Mr.. d.
And one of these days he's gonna set you free
Human skulls is hangin' right 'round his neck
The palms of my hands is clammy and wet
Lord, I was dancin', dancin', dancin' so free
Dancin', dancin', dancin' so free
Dancin', Lord, keep your hand off me
Dancin' with Mr. D., with Mr. D., with Mr. D.
Will it be poison put in my glass
Will it be slow or will it be fast?
The bite of a snake, the sting of a spider
A drink of belladonna on a Toussaint night
Hiding in a corner in New York city
Lookin' down a forty-four in West Virginia
I was dancin', dancin', dancin' so free
Dancin', dancin', dancin' so free
Dancin', Lord, keep your hand off me
Dancin' with Mr. D., with Mr. D., with Mr. D.
One night I was dancin' with a lady in black
Wearin' black silk gloves and a black silk hat
She looked at me longin' with black velvet eyes
She gazed at me strange all cunning and wise
Then I saw the flesh just fall off her bones
The eyes in her skull was burning like coals
Lord, have mercy, fire and brimstone
I was dancin' with Mrs. D.
Lord, I was dancin', dancin', dancin' so free
I was dancin', dancin', dancin' so free
Dancin', dancin', dancin' so free
Dancin', dancin'
"Dancin', Lord, keep your hand off me." No doubt, this is a reference to the Lord Jesus Christ, and Mick Jagger's willing rejection of Christ as Savior. Mick Jagger wants nothing to do with God. The Word of God states in Romans 3:18, "There is NO FEAR OF GOD before their eyes." Mick Jagger is just another God-hater (as were the Beatles, Cheap Trick, Van Halen, Boston, Jefferson Starship, Manfred Mann, and thousands of other rock-n-roll bands). The above phrase, "Lord, have mercy, fire and brimstone," makes it abundantly clear that this song is a complete mockery of God and His Word. Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones are children of the Devil, and the allusive "Mr. D" of this song is none other than Mr. Devil himself.
“We receive our songs by inspiration, like at a séance” (Keith Richards of the ROLLING STONES, Rolling Stone, May 5, 1977, p. 55).
Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley was without any doubt, one of the most notorious Satanists of his time. Crowley has had a great influence on rock & roll. The International Times voted Crowley “the unsung hero of the hippies.” One man who helped popularized Crowley’s work among rockers is avant-garde film artist Kenneth Anger. He claimed that his films were inspired by Crowley’s philosophy and called them “visual incantations” and “moving spells.” Anger considered Crowley a unique genius. Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin both scored soundtracks for Anger’s films about Crowley.
Crowley was a sexual deviate, pedophile, drug-addict, Satanist, and hater of God...
"That religion they call Christianity; the devil they honor they call God. I accept these definitions, as a poet must do, if he is to be at all intelligible to his age, and it is their God and their religion that I HATE and will DESTROY." (Aleister Crowley, The World's Tragedy, p. XXXI)
"I simply went over to Satan’s side; and to this hour I cannot tell why. But I found myself passionately eager to serve my new master. . . I was not content to believe in a personal devil and serve him, in the ordinary sense of the word. I wanted to get hold of him personally and become his chief of staff." (Aleister Crowley, The Confessions of Aleister Crowley, p. 67)
"For the highest spiritual working one must according choose that victim which contains the greatest and purest force [ed. such as a child]. A male child of perfect innocence and high intelligence is the most satisfactory and suitable victim. . . But the bloody sacrifice, though more dangerous, is more efficacious: and for nearly all purposes human sacrifice is the best". (Aleister Crowley, Magick: Liber ABA, book four, parts I-IV, part Three-Magick in Theory and Practice, 1994 Ordo Templi Orientis edition, pp. 207, 208)
And the Beatles honor Aleister Crowley by including his face on their Sgt. Pepper's album (as seen below). Crowley is on the top row, 2nd from the left.
False Honor
Photo to Right: The Rolling Stones' "Tongue and Lip Design" logo.
In June of 2002, Mick Jagger, the Rolling Stone who has long corrupted the world with his immoral lifestyle and despicable stage acts, received one of the highest honors Queen Elizabeth II can bestow: the knighthood. It is hard to believe. How could “His Satanic Majesty” (as Mick Jagger titled himself on one of his albums), receive any honor?
Mick Jagger not only violates all the principles of chivalry, but blatantly mocks even the laws of basic decency. Allan Bloom singled out Jagger in The Closing of the American Mind as the sine qua non of everything that was diseased in youth culture. In 1965, Paul McCartney and the other Beatles were honored by Queen Elizabeth with an MBE (Member of British Empire) medal. Afterward, laughing, they boasted that they had smoked marijuana in the Buckingham Palace bathroom before the ceremony. An act of frontal offense to the honor they would so shortly receive. The British people responded with shock and protest. Some former recipients of the honor even returned their medals to the Queen, saying they did not want to be in the same company with these shameful rock stars, icons of rebellion and drugs. The Beatles had already released their album glorifying psychedelic drugs, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” dedicated to known Satanist Aleister Crowley. One month after the album’s release, they once again shocked the world by announcing publicly that they were taking L.S.D.
Thirty years later, in 1996, the Queen knighted Beatle Paul McCartney for his “contributions to British music and society.” No apologies had been made or were offered then for the past life and actions of McCartney and the Beatles. Thus he was implicitly presented as a model to be followed. The glory of the chivalry of old was dragged into the mud. But more was to come. One year later, British society received a new model to be followed: homosexuality. This took place in 1997 with the knighthood of homosexual “pop rocker” Elton John, who had once romped in a cemetery for an album cover and scandalized the world with his homosexual confessions.
Now, in June 2002, coming on the heels of a pop concert at Buckingham Palace celebrating the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, the knighthood was bestowed on Mick Jagger, who takes credit for the origination of today's blatantly Satanic “heavy metal.” Some of his fans expected Jagger to reject the honor from the “establishment” he was supposed to revile. Instead, he accepted with pleasure, responding that it “reflects really wonderfully on all the achievements of the Rolling Stones over the last 40 years.”
What would such “achievements” be? A list of his personal “achievements,” in a certain way, epitomizes the whole counter-culture:
* Having fathered seven children by four different women, he was also rumored to have had a “fling” with fellow rocker David Bowie.
* Jailed for drug use and vandalism, he revels in pushing the limits of human excess and degradation in onstage acts too vulgar to mention.
* The catalog of songs he has authored is famous for demeaning women and glorifying violence and Satan.
Yes, Satan. In 1967, the Rolling Stones released their first rock album openly celebrating the Devil, titled “Their Satanic Majesties Request.” His song “Sympathy for the Devil” presented the devil as a man of wealth and taste, a role the singer embraced. The very name of his successful 1994 album “Voodoo Lounge” praises black magic and the devil. Jagger has admitted dabbling in black arts and actively encouraged others to do the same: “It’s something everybody ought to explore. There are possibilities...”
The Satanic links to both the Rolling Stones and the Beatles have been well documented. Up and Down with the Rolling Stones, a book written by a personal friend of the Rolling Stones band Tony Sanchez, connects Mick Jagger and others to the practice of black magic. In The Ultimate Evil, Maury Terry describes how the openly Satanic “Process Church” recruited the Stones and the Beatles. Michael Matt’s Gods of Wasteland (Remnant Press, 2000) also clearly shows the Satanic roots of rock and demonstrates why a Christian cannot take a “middle road” on this topic.
Rock music and drugs, sexual promiscuity and homosexuality, the occult and Satanism. With these knighthoods, Queen Elizabeth II implicitly gives citizenship to these themes. What a disgrace! The bestowing of knighthood to a degenerate individual like Mick Jagger exposes a tactic of the Revolution employed in both the spiritual and temporal orders. That is, when the Revolution cannot do away with a noble or aristocratic institution, it tries to debase it. In the case of the nobility, the title comes to mean less when it is shared with those who are not truly worthy of the honor. In fact, the word “honor” (from the Latin honor: excellence of character, high moral worth) completely loses its meaning when applied to persons of poor character and bad morals. You can't go much lower in bad morals than the Rolling Stones.
Their Satanic Majesties Request
In 1967, the Rolling Stones produced an album titled, Their Satanic Majesties Request. How much clearer could it be that Rock-n-roll music is of the Devil? Yet, I get letters regularly from Christian rock fans, defending Satan's music. Here is the album cover for Their Satanic Majesties Request...
It is abundantly clear that these men are working for Satan. Their allegiance is to the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2). Notice the sorcerer's hat which Mick Jagger is wearing. The Rolling Stones have been performing for over 40 years, and have recorded dozens of albums; but, what will it all matter when they're dead and stand in judgment before God? Rock-n-roll is a religion of immoral sex, substance abuse, and Satanism...a sure road to Hell. The only escape is through the shed blood of the precious Lord Jesus Christ.
Sympathy for the Devil
Here are the lyrics to the Rolling Stones blasphemous song, Sympathy for the Devil...
Please allow me to introduce myself
I’m a man of wealth and taste
I’ve been around for a long, long year
Stole many a man’s soul and faith
And I was ’round when Jesus Christ
Had his moment of doubt and pain
Made damn sure that Pilate
Washed his hands and sealed his fate
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name
But what’s puzzling you
Is the nature of my game
I stuck around St. Petersburg
When I saw it was a time for a change
Killed the czar and his ministers
Anastasia screamed in vain
I rode a tank
Held a general’s rank
When the blitzkrieg raged
And the bodies stank
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name, oh yeah
Ah, what’s puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, oh yeah
I watched with glee
While your kings and queens
Fought for ten decades
For the gods they made
I shouted out,
Who killed the kennedys?
When after all
It was you and me
Let me please introduce myself
I’m a man of wealth and taste
And I laid traps for troubadours
Who get killed before they reached Bombay
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah
But what’s puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, oh yeah, get down, baby
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah
But what’s confusing you
Is just the nature of my game
Just as every cop is a criminal
And all the sinners saints
As heads is tails
Just call me Lucifer
’cause I’m in need of some restraint
So if you meet me
Have some courtesy
Have some sympathy, and some taste
Use all your well-learned politesse
Or I’ll lay your soul to waste, um yeah
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, um yeah
But what’s puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, um mean it, get down
Woo, who
Oh yeah, get on down
Oh yeah
Oh yeah!
Tell me baby, what’s my name
Tell me honey, can Ya guess my name
Tell me baby, what’s my name
I tell you one time, you’re to blame
Ooo, who
Ooo, who
Ooo, who
Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who
Oh, yeah
What’s me name
Tell me, baby, what’s my name
Tell me, sweetie, what’s my name
Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who
Oh, yeah
Do you think God will be mocked? Galatians 6:7 proclaims that God will not be mocked, "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." The Rolling Stones have influenced hundreds-of-millions of people for Satan. Their damnable song, "Sympathy for the Devil" is played all over America and Europe, and is more popular than ever. So many people don't even realize what they're listening to, and others don't care. The Rolling Stones are evil to the core, and in desperate need of God. Unfortunately for them, they've sold their souls to Satan. I simply wrote this article to further EXPOSE the Satanic roots of rock-n-roll. It's not just innocent music, but a lure for young people to serve Satan. All that's going to matter 100 years from now is whether you died in the Lord; or in your sins.
Americans Get What We Deserve!
The Devil's Music
God's Simple Plan
by Terry Watkins
According to the book The Emerging Generation, the average teenager consumes 6 hours a day of rock music! It is their most devoted companion. It's their teacher, preacher, and guiding light! It dictates every detail of their life — from what they wear . . . to what they believe! Dr. Alan Bloom, in the The Closing of the American Mind, writes:
"It is their passion; nothing else excites them as it does; they cannot take seriously anything alien to music." (The Closing of the American Mind, p.68)
Rock music is more than just music — IT'S THEIR LIFE!
I want to take you on a tour through today's rock music. And if think rock is still — "I Want to Hold Your Hand" — you're in for the shock of your life!
Homosexual rock star, David Bowie in Rolling Stone magazine (Feb. 12, 1976), stunned the music world, when he stated:
"Rock has always been THE DEVIL'S MUSIC . . . I believe rock and roll is dangerous . . . I feel we're only heralding SOMETHING EVEN DARKER THAN OURSELVES." (Rolling Stone, Feb. 12, 1976)
And something dark and evil is slithering under the ROCK!
In the song "The Conjuring" by Megadeth, the REAL mission of rock is clearly heard:
"I AM THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE
A SALESMAN, if you will . . .
Come join me in my INFERNAL DEPTHS . . .
I've got your soul!"
At the end of the song — they chant "OBEY"!
Rocker Frank Zappa (who discovered the awful truth December 4, 1993 the second he died) proudly boasted:
"I'm the devil's advocate. We have our own worshippers who are called 'groupies.' Girls will give their bodies to musicians as you would give a sacrifice to a god." (Peters Brothers, What About Christian Rock, p. 17)
The super group, Metallica, in the song "Jump In the Fire", commands young people to jump into hell:
"Follow me now my child . . .
DO JUST AS I SAY . . .
Jump by your will or be taken by force
I'll get you either way . . .
So reach down grab my hand walk with me through the land
COME HOME WHERE YOU BELONG
So come on JUMP IN THE FIRE."
In the cover song, "The Prince", Metallica openly sing:
"Angel from below . . .
I WISH TO SELL MY SOUL . . .
DEVIL TAKE MY SOUL
with diamonds you repay
I don't care for heaven
so don't you look for me to cry
AND I WILL BURN IN HELL
from the day I die."
Rock star, Marilyn Manson, proudly boasts:
"Hopefully, I’ll be remembered as the person who brought an end to Christianity." (Spin, August 1996, p. 34)
Manson, an ordained "reverend" in the Church of Satan, mutilates himself on stage (1 Kings 18:28), rips-up the Holy Bible, and spews "blasphemies" against the Lord Jesus Christ. Manson’s T-Shirts declare, "KILL YOUR PARENTS" & "I ¤ SATAN". Manson claims his album Antichrist Superstar came via "supernatural-inspiration":
"I heard this album as finished, I heard it in dreams . . . It was like the revelations of John the Baptist or something." (huH, Oct. 1996, p.34)
Manson’s "hope" for Antichrist Superstar,:
"I think every time people listen to this new album maybe God will be destroyed in their heads. . ." (huH, Oct. 1996, p.37)
Manson’s "blasphemy" is not just an act. Manson readily admitts there's more to the show than meets the eye:
I don’t know if anyone has really understood what we’re trying to do. This isn’t just about shock value . . . that’s just there to lure the people in. Once we’ve got ‘em we can give ‘em our MESSAGE. (Hit Parader, Oct. 1996, p.28)
Manson admits his childhood longing for Satan:
My mom used to tell me when I was a kid, ‘If you curse at nighttime, the devil’s going to come to you when you’re sleeping.’ I used to get excited because I really wanted it to happen . . . I wanted it. I wanted it more than anything . . .(Rolling Stone, January, 23, 1997 p.52)
Twisted Sister sings, "Burn in Hell":
"Welcome to the abandoned land
COME ON IN CHILD, TAKE MY HAND
Here there's no work or play
Only one bill to pay
There's just five words to say
As you go down, down, down
YOU'RE GONNA BURN IN HELL!"
Bon Jovi sings in "Homebound Train":
"When I was just a boy
THE DEVIL TOOK MY HAND
Took me from my home
He made me a man . . .
I'm going DOWN, DOWN, DOWN, DOWN, DOWN
On the homebound train."
In Smash Hits magazine, Bon Jovi says:
" . . . I'd kill my mother for rock and roll. I WOULD SELL MY SOUL."
So would Tommy Sullivan of New Jersey — AND TOMMY DID!
Tommy, your typical, all-American, fourteen-year-old, one Saturday night, slit his own mother's throat, and then gouged her eyes out. Tommy then slashed his wrists and cut his throat from ear-to-ear, with an intensity that nearly decapitated him. Mayor Fran Slayton said, "There's just something that's bothering me about this situation. It bothers me that a good kid like that can go in two weeks." Tommy's father said, all week his son had been singing a ROCK SONG, "about blood and killing your mother."
Dr. Paul King, medical director of the adolescent program at Charter Lakeside Hospital, in Memphis Tennessee, says more than 80 percent of his patients are there because of rock music. He says, "the lyrics become a philosophy of life, a RELIGION."
One of the most popular groups in rock history is Slayer. Slayer sing of themselves, as: "Warriors from the gates of hell . . .
In lord Satan we trust." Slayer's albums sell in the millions! And song after song — IS PRAISE TO SATAN! Their song "Hell Awaits" says:
"Jesus knows your soul cannot be saved
CRUCIFY THE SO CALLED LORD
He soon shall fall to me
Your souls are damned
Your God has fell to slave for me eternally
Hell awaits."
The beginning of their song "Hell Awaits" contains an obvious backwards message. When played forward, nothing but garbled noise is heard, but when played backwards — you hear the real message — "JOIN US, JOIN US, JOIN US" — over and over!
Does this music effect young people?
A Slayer fan writes in Spin magazine (May 1989):
"I hate your God, Jesus Christ. SATAN IS MY LORD. I sacrifice animals for him. My god is Slayer. Its THE WORDS of their music I BELIEVE IN."
The group Acheron, has an album titled, "The Rites of the Black Mass". On the album Peter Gilmore, of the Church of Satan, actually reads the rites of a Black Mass, as the group Acheron, in hellish growls, sings such lyrics as:
"Glory to thee almighty Satan . . .
We praise thee, we bless thee,
WE ADORE THEE . . .
THOU ART LORD, THOU ALONE,
OH MIGHTY SATAN."
The group Manowar, sings in "The Bridge of Death":
"Dark Lord, I summon thee
Demanding the sacred right to burn in hell . . .
Take My lustful soul
Drink my blood as I drink yours . . .
LUCIFER IS KING
PRAISE SATAN!"
The group Morbid Angel, sings in "Vengeance in Mine":
"Mote it be
Satan's sword I have become . . .
I burn with hate
TO RID THE WORLD OF THE NAZARENE!"
And to commit the ultimate blasphemy — they sing in the song "Blasphemy":
"Chant the blasphemy
Mockery of the Messiah
WE CURSE THE HOLY GHOST . . .
Blaspheme the Ghost
BLASPHEMY OF THE HOLY GHOST."
Trey Azagthoh of Morbid Angel claims to be a REAL vampire, and while playing onstage — he actually bites himself and then drinks his own blood!
The song "Stairway to Heaven" by the group Led Zeppelin is the most popular song in rock history. One line of the song, says, "you know sometimes words have TWO MEANINGS." They should know — the song is drenched in satanic backmasking! One part when played forward, says: "Yes, their are two paths you can go by, but in the long run there's still time to change the road you're on." But when played backwards, you clearly hear: "IT'S MY SWEET SATAN . . . Oh I will sing because I live with Satan." This is the number one song in rock history! Just a coincidence — not hardly! Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin is a devout follower of satanist, Aliester Crowley. One of Crowley's satanic teachings, learn to cast unsuspecting spells on people by saying them backwards! Zeppelin's song "Houses of the Holy", they sing, "Let the music be YOUR MASTER/ Will you heed the master's call/ Oh, Satan . . ."
One of the top songs of the 70's was "Hotel California" by the Eagles. Most people have no idea the song refers to the Church of Satan, which happens to be located in a converted HOTEL on CALIFORNIA street! On the inside of the album cover, looking down on the festivities, is Anton Lavey, the founder of the Church of Satan and author of the Satanic Bible! People say, the Eagles aren't serious, they're just selling records. That's what you think! The Eagles manager, Larry Salter, admitted in the Waco Tribune-Herald, (Feb. 28, 1982) that the Eagles were involved with the Church of Satan! Not surprisingly, one of the Eagles's songs is titled "Have A Good Day in Hell."
The group Kiss leaped on stage as rock'n roll demons — puking blood, breathing fire and screaming — "God of rock'n roll, we'll steal your virgin soul."
In their song "God of Thunder", they command young people to kneel before Satan:
"I'm lord of the wasteland, a modern day man of steel
I gather darkness to please me
and I COMMAND YOU TO KNEEL
Before, The God of thunder, the god of rock'n roll
I'LL STEAL YOUR VIRGIN SOUL!"
Female rocker, Kat sings in the Simon-Says parody called, "Satan Says":
"Hi, boys and girls!
We're going to play a game called Satan says! . . .
We're going to do everything that Satan says, Right?
. . . Satan says, Follow me!
SATAN SAYS, GO TO HELL!"
The group Bow Wow Wow, in their song "Prince of Darkness", openly give an invitation to receive Satan, as they sing:
"So open the door and LET SATAN IN, The Prince of Darkness."
The group Sad Iron, proudly sing their praise to the devil:
"We all praise the devil
He is so fine
We all praise the devil
Till the day we'll die!"
The group W.A.S.P., who proudly admit W.A.S.P. stands for We Are Sex Perverts, sing in "Sleeping in the Fire":
"Taste the LOVE,
THE LUCIFER'S MAGIC
That makes you numb
You feel what it does and you're drunk on love
YOU'RE SLEEPING IN THE FIRE!"
During their concerts, WASP would throw hunks of raw meat out in the audience and young people in a demonic frenzy, would actually eat the raw meat like a wild animal! On the back of their album reads:
"The gods you worship are steel,
AT THE ALTAR OF ROCK AND ROLL YOU KNEEL."
Motley Crue sings in "Wild Side":
"I carry my crucifix, under my deathlist
Forward my mail to me in hell . . .
OUR FATHER, WHO AIN'T IN HEAVEN
Be thy name on the wild side."
The group Black Sabbath have actually given invitations during their concerts for young people to receive Satan. One of their albums, is truthfully titled, "We Sold Our Soul for Rock'n Roll". Their song N.I.B. (Nativity In Black) is one of the most openly satanic songs ever recorded. It is a love-song from Lucifer, in which Lucifer invites the listener to "please take my hand", the lyrics:
"Some people say MY LOVE cannot be true
Please believe me, MY LOVE, and I'll show you
I will give you those things you thought unreal . . .
YOUR LOVE FOR ME has just got to be real . . .
Look into my eyes, you will see who I am
MY NAME IS LUCIFER, PLEASE TAKE MY HAND!"
One of the most popular groups in rock is AC/DC. In the song, "Hells Bells", they sing:
"I got my bell
I'm gonna take you to hell
I'm gonna get ya
SATAN GET YA"
Their song "Highway to Hell" rhey sing:
"Ain't nothing I would rather do
GOIN' DOWN, PARTY TIME
My friends are gonna be there too . . .
Hey Satan, paid my dues . . .
I'm on the way to the promised land
I'm on the HIGHWAY TO HELL."
The satanist, Richard Ramirez, known as the "Night Stalker", who terrorized California, claims AC/DC's song "Night Prowler" compelled him to murder and sacrifice at least 14 people to Satan!
The group Suicidal Tendencies, whose songs glorify suicide and have been linked to teen suicides, reveal a frightening truth in the song "Possessed":
"I'M A PRISONER OF A DEMON . . .
It stays with me wherever I go
I can't break away from its hold
This must be my punishment
FOR SELLING MY SOUL!"
The group Unleashed, in the song "Crush the Skull", blatantly sing of their hatred of Jesus Christ:
"I gaze into his glassy eyes
And pluck him by the beard
I uplift a broadaxe
And split open HIS WORM EATEN SKULL
Crush the skull — Sacrifice
Crush the skull — DIE CHRIST!"
Where did they get such disgusting lyrics? Straight out of the Satanic Bible — Book of Satan 1:10!
Pink Floyd sings, in the song "Sheep",
"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want . . .
With bright knives he RELEASETH MY SOUL
He maketh me to hang on hooks in high places . . .
For lo, he hath great power and GREAT HUNGER."
Their song, "Lucifer Sam", they sing:
"LUCIFER Sam . . . Always sitting by your side
Always by your side."
The group Possessed, in the suicide song, "No Will To Live" sing: "Drink the blood from my chalice
Come to hell and my palace . . .
Take you to the evil land . . .
You can only live by death
WORSHIP SATAN WITH THE REST!" In their song "Tribulation", they proclaim their love for Satan as they sing:
"IN LOVE WITH SATAN."
The song, "The Oath" by Mercyful Fate, is the actual oath a satanist takes during a Black Mass ritual! some of the lyrics:
"I DENY JESUS CHRIST, THE DECEIVER
And I abjure the Christian faith
Holding in contempt all of it's works . . .
In this world I swear to give my full allegiance, to it's lawful master
TO WORSHIP HIM, OUR LORD SATAN, AND NO OTHER!"
The song "Sympathy for the Devil" by the Rolling Stones, is the official anthem for the Church of Satan. In it, Lucifer speaks in the first person and asks sympathy for all who meet him. Lead singer, Mick Jagger claims that Anton Lavey, the founder of the Church of Satan and author of the Satanic Bible, help inspire their music! Their album titled, "Their Satanic Majesties Request", leaves no doubt to their allegiance!
The group Venom reveal the real reason for their music, as they sing:
"We're not here to entertain you . . .
I PREACH THE WAYS OF SATAN
Answer to his calls!"
Their song "Possessed", they sing:
"I am possessed by all that is evil
The death of your God, I demand . . . AND SIT AT LORD SATAN'S LEFT HAND!"
These are some of the most popular groups in the world! And these are not isolated cases! These are just a drop in the bucket! This is dangerous and serious satanic worship — and rock music is filled with it!
When you consider, the average young person ingests 6 hours a day of this
What do you think this music is doing?
According to the book, Satanism in America, which is endorsed by the National Criminal Justice Task Force on Occult Related Ritualistic Crimes, hard-core Satanism is, "the fastest-growing subculture among America's TEENS."
Studies taken by the Georgia Police Academy revealed — 90% of those involved in satanism are TEENAGERS!
Television personality, Geraldo Rivera, who explored the terrifying rise of Satanism said, "It exists AND IT'S FLOURISHING. IT IS TEENAGERS who are most likely to fall under the spell of satanism."
How serious are they? At the 1992 MTV Awards, the group Red Hot Chili Peppers, upon receiving their award and giving thanks, said:
"FIRST OF ALL we want to thank Satan . . ."
These groups know perfectly well who they're serving and they are totally dedicated to their god! In Hit Parader magazine, Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, says:
"We can play with CONVICTION every night, because we TOTALLY BELIEVE in the music we're performing."
Like Iron Maiden's, song "The Number of the Beast", in which they direct young people to take the Mark of the Beast:
"666 the Number of the Beast
666 THE ONE FOR YOU AND ME!"
The group Deicide, whose name means "death of God", sing of their devotion in the song "In Hell I Burn":
"In Hell I burn, no questions remain
In hell I burn for Satan."
Their song, "Oblivious To Evil" describes a satanic human sacrifice. It begins with an invitation to "join us&q a p:
"Join us . . .
Sacrifice of the unborn child
Enter the kingdom of darkness
Sodomized for the ritual . . .
Infernal majesty, take this dead offering."
Deicide Vocalist Glen Benton, displaying his complete devotion to Satan, has an upside down cross actually branded into his forehead!
The group Coven, sings in "Burn the Cross":
"Son of God repent your sins
And pledge your soul to hell
Pray that Satan will forgive
Once your God has failed . . .
YOUR GOD IS DEAD and now you die
SATAN RULES AT LAST!"
To show their burning hatred of Jesus Christ, and blaspheme His death on the cross, they sing "Christsycle":
"If you're looking for a Saviour
Then I've got the trick
Christsycle
SALVATION ON A STICK."
The popular group, Danzig in their song, "Snakes of Christ", declare their hatred for Jesus Christ, as they sing:
"SERPENT JESUS, SNAKES OF CHRIST
Gonna build you a world of lies."
Inside the album is Glenn Danzig, wearing the satanic upside-down cross, above him is proudly quoted, John 8:44, "Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do." One of their logos is a demon strangling Jesus Christ with blood gushing from His eyes! Johnny Cash, has included on his latest album — a song written by satanist Glenn Danzig! And Johnny Cash has the audacity to call himself a Christian!
Friend, the facts speak loud and clear! Satan is alive and well!
To think for one second, this music is accident or trivial, is ridiculous! From the attack on Jesus Christ, to glorification of hell and Satan — there is a evil and guiding hand! There is no logical or rational explanation for such lyrics — besides the obvious influence of Satan!
And one clear message is heard — over and over —
SATAN WANTS YOU TO BURN IN HELL!
Jesus says in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, BUT BY ME."
Friend, there is only ONE WAY out of hell —
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST!
Friend, as sure as you live and breathe — if you die without Jesus Christ — that instant, YOU WILL BE IN HELL!
in flames. . . (Luke 16:24) in torment . . . (Luke 16:24 ) for ever. . . (Matt. 25:41)
Friend, I want to ask you the most important question in your life:
Is there a time and place in your life, when you trusted in Jesus Christ, and Him alone, as your personal Savior?
Maybe you don't listen to rock music. You may be the best person in your neighborhood. You may even be a faithful church member.
But, the Bible is very clear.
Jesus Christ says in Matthew 12:30, "He that is not with me is AGAINST ME . . ."
When you say no to Jesus — you say yes to Satan! Yes, Satan, I'll see you in hell!
And friend, that's a very, very serious thing to do!
Jesus Christ loved you so much that He died on an old, rugged cross nearly 2,000 years ago — He did that for YOU!
And now, friend — the next move is YOURS.
Jesus or Satan. Heaven or Hell.
THE CHOICE IS YOURS
You can be saved this minute.
Pray this prayer and mean it with all your heart.
Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and unless you save me I am lost forever. I believe you died on the cross for me. I come to you now, the best way I know how, and ask you to save me. I now receive you as my Savior. In Jesus Christ Name. Amen.
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Proof that Christian Rock is of the Devil
By David J. Stewart
One FACT cannot be denied by Christian rockers... before there was CCM there was Rock-N-Roll. CCM (i.e., Contemporary Christian Music) is of the world. Before the first Christian Rock recording appeared on the market, Rock-N-Roll had already infested America like a disease. The following information appears on WIKIPEDIA.COM...
Rock n roll music was not viewed favorably by most fundamentalist Christians when it attained popularity with young people beginning in the 1950s...
Possibly the very first documented appearance of a rock band playing in church is Mind Garage in 1967, whose Electric Liturgy, finally recorded on RCA in 1970, gives them credibility as a cornerstone in the creation of the Christian Rock genre. In the 1970s, Larry Norman was a popular Christian rock musician who challenged a view held by some conservative Christians (predominantly fundamentalists) that rock music was anti-Christian. One of his songs, "Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music?", summarized his attitude and his quest to pioneer Christian rock music.
Still, Christian rock was often viewed as a marginal part of the nascent Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) and contemporary gospel industry in the 1970s and '80s, though Christian folk rock artists like Phil Keaggy and Bruce Cockburn had some success and Christian-identifying hard rock acts such as Stryper gained some fame during the 1980s. U2, a band composed mostly of Christians but which existed outside the Christian rock industry, became one of the most popular bands in the world by the late 1980s. -SOURCE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_rock
This is incontrovertible PROOF that Christian Rock is of the Devil. CCM didn't begin in the Church; but rather, in the sinful world. Larry Norman's own words condemn himself, when he says... "Why should the Devil have all the good music?" Mr. Norman admits that Rock Music is of the Devil. Larry Norman also called the Devil's music... GOOD MUSIC! That's what he said... "Why should the Devil have all the GOOD MUSIC." The Word of God has nothing "good" to say about the Devil's music Mr. Norman. If Mr. Norman considers the Devil's Music "good music" (which he does), then he needs to get right with God. Satan's music may be appealing to the carnal flesh, but it is an abomination to the Lord.
Rock-N-Roll came to America in the 1950's--CCM didn't show up until decades later--which is PROOF, that Christian Rock and Holy Hip Hop are of the Devil. In fact, Christian Rock didn't become mainstream in America until the 1990's. Today's rockish music, that has infiltrated our churches, DIDN'T originate in Bible-believing, Christ-honoring, soulwinning, churches; but rather, from the pits of Hell, where the Beatles and all the other God-hating fornicators will spend eternity. Christian Rock and Hip Hop have their origins in the sinful world; and not from Christianity. Nearly all of today's Christian rockers testify that they've been influenced by worldly musicians.
For example: Kevin Young of the Christian Rock band DISCIPLE states...
I grew up in the late 80's listening to bands like Petra and Whitecross. I attended many of their concerts in my earlier days, and they made such an impact on my life spiritually... I was influenced by the Christian Rock of the time period like Petra, Whitecross, Bride, Guardian, and of course Stryper.
SOURCE: http://65.61.12.97/disciple_interview.html
STRYPER? For those of you who don't know, STRYPER is a bunch of cross-dressing homosexuals...
Do you see, Kevin Young admits that his influences came from the sinful world, and not from a Bible-believing church that loves and honors the Lord Jesus Christ. Do you think the Christian Rock band Stryper (pictured above) honors Jesus Christ. If you do, then you have serious issues my friend. I didn't write this article to be unkind to anyone, but to PROVE, once and for all, that Christian Rock is of the Devil. The fact of the matter is that Rock-N-Roll came to America a long time before Christian Rock ever reared it's ugly head. History proves what I am saying, and the testimonies of the CCM artists themselves prove what I am saying... so-called Christian Rock music is of the Devil, and originated with the Devil's crowd.
IS AMERICA EVIL? WE ASK THE CHURCH OF SATAN.
By Eric Gillin
02.18.03
America's war against Iraq, which is coming any day now, come hell or high water, has upset the entire globe. Iraq is understandably pissed, but even NATO -- an organization dedicated around the idea that an armed attack against a member is considered an armed attack on all its members -- can't seem to figure out what to do about America.
Who better to ask than the Church of Satan?
But before we dive right in, there are some things you should know about these Satanists. They don't worship goats or do anything special with virgins. They don't believe in gods or devils or the afterlife. And there is no such thing as absolute good or absolute evil. It's all kinda relative, depending on your personal interests.
So it follows that in this kind of Satanism, political philosophy is an individual's choice. And while this means there's no Satanic Right or Satanic Left on the horizon, their views are remarkably patriotic. What they essentially believe, is that life should be lived in the pursuit of pleasures, and we only get one chance to do it.
Sounds like America to us. [No, really.] Let's see what Peter H. Gilmore, high priest of the Church of Satan, has to say:
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BT: Let's get right into it. America thinks Iraq is evil. Iraq thinks America is evil. Which side is the Church rooting for?
PG: Most Church of Satan members would support victory for the United States, since its secular form of government, as well as its culture, promotes individualism and freedom. This secularism is seen as "Satanic" by fanatical Muslims and rightly so -- from their perspective. The architects of the U.S. Government were Freemasons and they held many Satanic values, so we feel that Americans should embrace the role they give to us as "The Great Satan."
Should a fundamentalist Islamic regime come to power, they would obviously treat Satanists as enemies of the state. To support that outcome would not be a wise choice for Satanists.
Does the Church support wanton violence and destruction?
Violence must be seen in context in order to determine whether it is an offense or a boon to the observer. As an American, should our nation be at war, the violence inherent in the destruction of enemy targets would be seen as positive, whereas violence done against the country would be viewed as a negative -- though necessary -- consequence of war.
Okay, with that in mind, how did the events of September 11 effect the Church of Satan? What did you tell Satanists?
Satanists view the terrorist attacks by Islamic fundamentalist fanatics as more evidence that pairing spiritual doctrines with governments that are capable of wielding force is dangerous. If a government concerns itself with the secular -- not enshrining or enforcing a particular religious position -- then it can be a sane structure that promotes freedom of choice.
This danger of those who feel they are the "one true way," has long been noted by Satanists. The past couple of millennia have shown how dangerous Christianity has been. Particularly when it has been supported by the state, Christians have spilled oceans of blood in struggles between not only their religion and other religions, but in internal denominational differences of opinion.
The recent acts by terrorists have powerfully confirmed our position, and provided the world with ample evidence to recognize the validity of our point of view.
Saddam Hussein has gassed his own people with chemical weapons and committed innumerable atrocities. As you've said earlier, the Church believes that might makes right. So, Hussein's okay, right?
Rights are privileges doled-out by governments. Ultimately, Hussein will have to suffer the consequences of his actions. If his people willingly submit to his rule of violence, then he can get away with continued atrocities against them. However, he is but one man -- he could be deposed if a sufficient number of his subjects reject his actions. Whoever finally wins will write the history books and justify their actions.
C'mon, tell us. Who is more Satanic -- America or Iraq?
THE 11 SATANIC RULES OF THE EARTH
--Anton Szandor LaVey ©1967
1.
Do not give opinions or advice unless you are asked.
2.
Do not tell your troubles to others unless you are sure they want to hear them.
3.
When in another's lair, show him respect or else do not go there.
4.
If a guest in your lair annoys you, treat him cruelly and without mercy.
5.
Do not make sexual advances unless you are given the mating signal.
6.
Do not take that which does not belong to you unless it is a burden to the other person and he cries out to be relieved.
7.
Acknowledge the power of magic if you have employed it successfully to obtain your desires. If you deny the power of magic after having called upon it with success, you will lose all you have obtained.
8.
Do not complain about anything to which you need not subject yourself.
9.
Do not harm little children.
10.
Do not kill non-human animals unless you are attacked or for your food.
11.
When walking in open territory, bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask him to stop. If he does not stop, destroy him.
Source: The Church of Satan
America is absolutely a Satanic nation, by our definition. Iraq is yet another spiritually oriented nation that is ruled by a despot -- business-as-usual considering the history of the governments on this world. We see the U.S. as being very unique in history, the world's first Satanic republic, and so it is important to many Satanists.
America is preparing to go to war without France and Germany and Russia onboard. Cats and dogs are living together. Mass hysteria in the streets. What does the Church of Satan think about our diplomatic stance?
The Church itself has nothing dogmatic to say. Satanism is a philosophy of pragmatism, and embraces the concept that the ends justify the means. Unfortunately, Satanists don't have access to enough data to accurately predict the consequences of this conflict, so we cannot presently say what would be a better mode of action.
I was hoping you guys had the inside track. Can't America just talk this thing out?
Would diplomacy work? Perhaps not. The terrorists -- and the governments that support them -- are apparently not rational, basing their decisions on idealistic spiritual principles. They are fanatics who cannot come to terms with practical solutions that allow for a diverse global society. To them, life is cheap. They believe in afterlife rewards. Satanists cherish their lives, and don't want to waste them, so we support the government that we trust will allow for our joys to be attained.
Perhaps it would have been wiser for the U.S. to have engineered Hussein's assassination and installed a government through covert means that would have rounded-up and destroyed those who wish to commit acts of terrorism against the U.S. government and its citizens. Machiavellian approaches often work better than the bald, "moralistic" confrontations of war.
Terrorists have that whole "might is right" philosophy down pat. Aren't they equally justified?
To be precise, their philosophy is that Allah is right, and they are justified in using any means at their disposal to bring the world under the dominion of their religious perspective. But like everyone else, they must suffer the consequences of their actions. If they rile-up a nation capable of rallying enough force to destroy them -- and such force may destroy many of their associates and families as well -- then that is what has been conjured.
The survivors may then see that it was Might, not Allah, who was the victor. I see this as a battle between a Western secular society and an eastern fanatical despotic religious society. I trust that the West's technology and passion for freedom will vanquish those who use force to bring others under the yoke of their religious doctrines.
Peace activists say war is evil. How do you feel about war?
War is only evil to you if you suffer from its consequences. At times, even people on the losing side have benefited from its aftermath, particularly when the "conqueror" pumps in all manner of aid to rebuild the conquered nation.
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Thanks for the links to the free audio sermons. I'll have to bookmark those pages and download the sermons, I love spending my Saturday mornings listening to something uplifting.
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