09/21/23 TODAY'S FIFTH COLUMN

09/21/23 TODAY'S FIFTH COLUMN

We are living at a time when "Christians" are more committed to a country, a political party, a theological system, a denomination, an individual, than they are to Jesus Christ and His word.

So, are we supposed to be surprised that society, Americanized "Christianity," "Bible teachers," political parties and politicians, educators, scientists, financiers and jurists are leading America further from God, truth, salvation, morality, and into the deepest chaos we have ever experienced?

09/20/23 RESCUE THE CHILDREN

09/20/23 RESCUE THE CHILDREN
 

Did you ever get to the ferry too late?
I did, in the 1970s. I got to the Cedar Island Dock in time to watch it pull out. If I had caught the ferry I only had a 31 mile drive to my home in Kinnakeet, but now I had to drive 40 miles back to Morehead and another 240 through New Bern, Little Washington, Plymouth, Columbia, Manteo, Nags Head, Rodanthe, Salvo and finally home in Avon.

I am glad there was another way home, but I sure would like to have caught the ferry.

Over 50 years ago there was prayer in school. I remember some wonderful teachers that loved the Lord and led us in morning devotions and prayer.

But that ferry was getting ready to leave the dock, and it wasn't headed the right direction.

Prayer in school was stopped (regardless of the way folks want to explain it). Bible reading was also forbidden. Don't tell me I am wrong, I have the receipts.

Christian pastors and parishioners whined and complained, as they stood by and watched Secular Humanism tighten its grip around the throats of America's youth. Anti-Bible, anti-church, anti-Christian Change-Agents became the custodians and new parents of the children.

AMERICA never recovered. IN FACT, America has been destroyed because of turning from God. I mean thoroughly and irretrievably ruined.

Immediately the presence of Christian input and parental authority was curtailed and finally removed. Immorality and perversion and anti-American Statism rushed in for the Coup-De-Grace. 

America did not lose its freedom, families and faith; America gave it up as a sacrifice to the religion of Statism.

I have never been in favor of putting prayer or Bible back into the hands of the public schools.

Not only have Bible believing teachers been replaced by anti-Bible priests and priestesses, the system has made it illegal to teach, promote and practice Biblical Christianity. Even when Christian teachers are in the classrooms, they are forbidden to actually proclaim Christ and the Bible, while the lies of Humanism are in all of the books and subjects and departments.

Over time we have not only seen Secular Humanism rise to supreme power, we have seen world religions, which hate Christ and His word and hate America, given preferential treatment.

I STILL REJECT THE IDEA OF PUTTING PRAYER AND BIBLE INTO PUBLIC SCHOOL because there would not be anything Christian about it. It would be in the hands of God haters, Bible deniers. Look what government education did to America's children, churches and core values.

In fact, we should not be trying to get the pagans to be in charge of teaching our children about faith, we should be rescuing whatever children are left, from the corruption and destruction of a wicked system.

Look what the system did to American Education, American Exceptionalism, American Values, American Morals, American Common Sense, American Standard of Living, American Stability, American Leadership to the entire world. It already misled millions of American children and youth into eternal darkness. And now you want to give them more power to ruin your children. What is wrong with folks.

That ferry pulled out of the dock long ago, but praise the Lord, we had another way available. Sadly, very few pastors, churches, parents rescued the children from the watery grave of Humanism and Socialism and deviance.

09/19/23 HE IS NOT "A" GOD

09/19/23 HE IS NOT "A" GOD

The false view of The Watch Tower religion is that Jesus is "a god," Which is based on their errant translation of John 1:1. Though the Greek does not include the definite article, the immediate context and the fact that the same sentence and grammar structure is used in many other passages, makes it clear that the phrase, "and the word was God." is referring to the only God, the True and Living God, the God of the Old Testament, the God Who is called Alpha and Omega (First and Last, Beginning and Ending, before Whom there was no God and after Whom there will be no God).

Linguistically, Scripturally, Theologically and Historically our translation which says, "and the word was God" is accurate, and we are correct in saying Jesus was God and is God (which indicates that Jesus is THE GOD), rather than saying that Jesus is, "a god" or "another god," or some exalted creature, or some advanced spiritual being.

09/19/23 THE MESSAGE IS IN THE MESSAGE

09/19/23 THE MESSAGE IS IN THE MESSAGE

Don't scoff at this next statement; it is not "word salad."

The message of the Bible is found in the message of the Bible.

The message of the Bible is not found in selective texts taken out of context. Remember,
"A text out of context is a pretext."

God's revelation to and through the prophets was clear and accurate. God's enlightenment of believers by the Holy Spirit is truth. Still, the enemy of our soul seeks to darken the human mind to God's provision and offer of salvation. This is why we must search the Scriptures. 

Though God clearly, accurately, truthfully communicated His salvation through words, God also demonstrated His revelation through His relationships, His actions, His works and through His Son.

When God's Words are understood in the context of His Nature, His Character and His Actions, then His message is clear.
He explained His word (Logos), through the incarnation and the atonement.
Of course, the only way to have a clear understanding of God is to have the mind of of Christ, which comes from faith and total submission to His Spirit and His word.

There are people who falsely explain God by systematically rearranging His words to fit a warped narrative rather than fit His actual Being and His revelation.

Those who use God's own words against Him are lazy, dishonest and the doing the work of the devil.

God's words are to be understood in the light of His nature, His consistent character, His relationships and His actions. If our view of God and His word does not conform us to the image of God and does not produce holiness of heart and life, then we have a skewed view of God.

Years ago I read that an evil person is dangerous, whether he wields a gun or a Bible.

Let God be His own interpreter.

09/19/23 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED

09/19/23 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED

Considering all of the provisions, all of the commands, all of the invitations, all of the examples, all of the warnings, which we find in the Bible concerning repentance, faith (and the obedience which faith produces) and confession, do not be fooled into thinking you have no part or no choice in your salvation. Such a belief system is a man made theology rather than God's revelation.

If the devil deceives you into believing that God does not give you a choice, then your failure to receive the gospel and believe on Christ is your choice to reject the Savior.

We are not saved by default or by presumption.
We are saved by grace through faith. It is the faith we exercise, not God's faith in Himself.
We are not saved by unilateral, unconditional election.
We are saved because we see our need and we hear God's call and we choose whom we will serve.

This is NOT the same as saying we save ourselves or that we design our own salvation. God created us and provided Christ for us, in order for us to turn from sin, turn to God and be saved from sin and sinning.

09/11/23 PRAY FOR ME WHILE I DENY JESUS

09/11/23 PRAY FOR ME WHILE I DENY JESUS

Recently I saw a video of a church service in a community where a young person had committed suicide because he had been bullied by other kids in his school.

After the pastor addressed the sad and tragic issue for a while, one of the parishioners stood up and spoke to the situation. She was a school teacher in the Public School System and indicated how heart broken she was and how sad to know that she had the answer, but she IS NOT ALLOWED TO TALK ABOUT JESUS. Then she had the audacity to ask the church to pray for her and other Christians working in the PS System.

DO WHAT? Was she even conscious when she made such an insane prayer request? A Christian cannot say that they are not allowed to talk about Jesus or offer Jesus or give a witness for Jesus. Yes, you might be fired, but you cannot say how sad you are while you are hiding the truth form the most needy people.

I know some of you don't agree with me, but then again, you are probably wrong about other things as well.

But, as bad as it was for her to stand there and admit that she denies Jesus, I looked at others in the congregation and what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a family of people who know the truth about the State and the truth about PS Education and the truth about the cost of discipleship.

I admit, I don't know what those people did after the service. But I do know that the video did not indicate that anyone, including the pastor, stood up and offered the truth about standing for Jesus, whatever the cost may be.

I know there were at least three people present in that sanctuary who had been taught that such silence was complicity, but they did not speak up (at least at that time). However, such a scenario is not that unusual. Very few pastors teach their people to raise their children for God. Very few churches provide spiritual solace, training, sanctuary, support for people to resist and reject Secular Humanism and Statist religion.

Until people start to love God as they ought and to hate sin as they ought then Jesus will not be Lord of those churches, and the children will continue to be sacrificed on the altars of Molech.

09/16/23 TIME TO GET SERIOUS

09/16/23 TIME TO GET SERIOUS

When leadership is not subject to legitimate rule, tyranny reigns.
When a nation is not answerable to legitimate law, the nation suffers.
When a church does not follow Biblical authority, the church and community suffers.

"Freedom" without accountability is anarchy, whether social or spiritual.

There comes a time when God calls people to accountability. When that happens there will be great losses, for time and eternity.

Christians have a responsibility to submit to legitimate authority in national and church issues.

When tyranny reigns, blood flows in the streets.
When good men do nothing, blood flows in the streets.
When anarchy runs rampant, blood flows in the streets.

Christians do not spill the blood of their enemies.
The enemies of Christ spill the blood of Christians, as if they are doing God's will.

Christians bear the "sword of the Spirit," not the sword of steel.

Bibles, ballots and bullets are the three ways that people choose national rule.
When the Bible is removed, the ballot will also be removed, leaving only bullets.

Jesus spilled His own blood for His enemies.
Christians also spill their own blood for the good fight of faith and the winning of the lost.

We (Christians) wrestle (fight) not against flesh and blood (other humans), but against spiritual powers.
The weapons of our (Christian) warfare are not carnal (material) but spiritual, for the pulling down of strongholds.
When the armor of God is not our armor, we are already losers, regardless of our finances, politics, education, social status.
When the "sword of the Spirit," is exchanged for the sword of steel, we have already lost to the enemy.

American Christians did not lose the battle in the Schoolhouse or the Courthouse or the Statehouse; American Christians lost the battle in their own houses when then failed to faithfully follow Jesus in their everyday lives, in the raising of their children and in their family affairs.

There comes a time for personal and national accountability. Whether a nation or an individual, it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the Living God.

After declaring His judgment against those who disobeyed the Law of Moses, God tells believers that those who have known Him and turned from Him will face a much worse punishment.
Hebrews 10:30-31
30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

09/16/23 THE BAPTISM THAT PURIFIES THE HEART

09/16/23 THE BAPTISM THAT PURIFIES THE HEART

The primary work of God brought about by the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is a pure heart (Acts 15:9).
The evidence of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is perfect love from a pure heart.
The fulfilling of the law is love from a pure heart.
Jesus died to purify us, even as He is pure.
God conforms us to the image of His Son, Who loved us with a perfect love.

Yes, salvation includes forgiveness, justification, regeneration, cleansing from a guilty conscience as well as cleansing and deliverance from a life of sin, but it also includes the purifying of the heart.

The Bible tells us that God cleanses our hands and purifies our hearts. These are two parts of salvation

Jesus commissioned the Church to evangelize the whole word, but He stipulated that the work of the Church should be carried out by believers who were filled with the Holy Spirit; which filling would cleanse them from the Old Man, the Carnal Mind.

The initial work of salvation comes to the sinner by grace through faith.
Likewise, the fullness of salvation comes to the believer by grace through faith. 

Initial Sanctification comes when sinners ask God for salvation, at the time of our Justification.
Entire Sanctification comes when believers ask God for deliverance from the Double Mind, when we are filled with the Holy Spirit.
Progressive Sanctification is the daily growth in the grace that comes to those who have entered into Justification and those who have entered into the Fullness of the Holy Spirit.

We do not grow into salvation and we do not grow into heart purity.
We do grow in the salvation that we have received and we grow in the purity of heart that we have received.

God's word says,
James 4:8
8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

God's word says,
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

God's word says,
Matthew 5:6, 8
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

The purity of heart and holiness of life are distinctives which are not preached or practiced by many local churches. However, the Bible says,
Hebrews 12:14
14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness (the sanctification), without which no man shall see the Lord:

09/15/23 LET IT SHOW

09/15/23 LET IT SHOW

Here is a thought for you Christians who look like you just ate a persimmon. Why not allow the joy of the Lord to visit your face" When you are out and about, why not let others see the joy of Jesus on your face. And don't lose your joy just because you run into a joy robber. Your joy should be greater than the misery that someone wants to dump on you.

I greet a lot of people when I am walking in public areas or walking through stores or walking along the shore or fishing. I greet them with a smile and a friendly word. Most of the people I greet return the kindness. Sometimes the scowl on their face disappears because of the warm and kind greeting I share. (Yes, occasionally there are folks who maintain an aloofness or angry countenance). 

When I greet them (with some hope of sharing Biblical truth) I want them to think, "Somebody must have just given him $500," rather than think, "Somebody must have just beaten him up and stolen $500." Then, when we talk they find out my joy is in the Lord and not in the things of this world.

I am not talking about simply, "putting on a face." I am talking about letting the joy of the Lord give you joy in your heart and a smile on your face. Even if you don't get to lead someone to the Lord, at least they will encounter someone who has been made alive and joyful because of a right relationship with Jesus. Let's face it, they probably already know some "miserable Christians."

09/15/23 TWO PROBLEMS

09/15/23 TWO PROBLEMS

Here are two main problems for the person who will not submit to Biblical doctrine, counsel, correction, reproof and instruction in righteousness.

1. God commands and requires this submission.

2. The person who does not submit will not only continue in their error and sin, they will go deeper into darkness, moving further from God and spreading poison to others instead of life.

09/15/23 NO DIFFERENCE

09/15/23 NO DIFFERENCE

Q. Concisely and correctly stated, what is a Messianic Jew?

A. A believer in Christ as Savior, which means a true follower of Christ and the New Testament.

There is no difference in salvation for Jew and Gentile. If a Jew observes cultural events, that is one thing, when anyone adds to the New Testament revelation of what salvation is (including Old Testament specific practices for Jews), then they are corrupting the gospel; that is not salvation.

09/15/23 SIN IS THE PATH TO ETERNAL DEATH

09/15/23 SIN IS THE PATH TO ETERNAL DEATH

I watch in horror as people turn loose of eternal treasure, reaching for infernal pleasure.

Death (separation from God) is the last enemy and sin is the path to the gallows.

09/14/23 OBEDIENT TO GOD

09/14/23 OBEDIENT TO GOD

Jesus endorsed legitimate taxation, He did not endorse State robbery, oppression, corruption, child abuse, family disintegration, attacks against His word or His Church or His salvation.
God requires Christians to submit to legitimate human authority, but must never disobey God's revealed word.

God commands Christians to obey God rather than man, when man's rule opposes God's commands.

Being faithful to God is not always easy, but it is always required.

09/13/23 THE GOOD NEWS AND THE BAD

09/13/23 THE GOOD NEWS AND THE BAD

Don't judge me too quickly. OK, are you ready? If you start reading this, you really need to read all of it. It isn't long.

So, what is the good side of the worldwide hysteria of Covid19?

It led to the shutting down of Government Schools (which schools led to the destroying of America over the past several decades).

OK, that is not the best part.

It meant parents could see what was being taught to their children during those hours when Amerika's children were being brainwashed to hate America, the Bible, family, Christ, each other, freedom, work, responsibility (and the list goes on), giving them an opportunity to rescue their children from Molech and to rescue their country from godless Socialism.

OK, that is not the best part.

God gave parents the opportunity to pull their children from the dark halls of abuse and deception and prejudice and perversion, with the real option of giving them Home Schooling, Christian Schooling. This would actually improve the educational and learning experience of the children and youth, and it would save them from the predators in the school busses, in the halls and the classrooms.

OK, that is not the best part.

Some parents did finally see the writing on the wall and the planned destruction of their children and their homes, and those parents did rescue their children from a God hating State.

But, of course, there is also bad news.

Most parents, even those who have a Christian heritage and attend conservative churches did not take advantage of the opportunity. They could not wait to send their children back to the altars of sacrifice and the clutches of Humanistic Change Agents.

Pastors had the opportunity to stand for truth, but silently sat by while children were being sold into slavery. At least Esau got a mess of beans.

No one who has sent their children to be taught by any Priest of Secular Humanism has a complaint about the disintegration of their families, the corrupting and damning of their children or the loss of America.

09/13/23 STILL WORRIED ABOUT THE PICTURES ON THE WALL

09/13/23 STILL WORRIED ABOUT THE PICTURES ON THE WALL

I understand the connection between "masking," "medical care," and State control.

I raised the actual control question concerning the root and the main concern for decades (relating to oppression, persecution, legal action, family disintegration, child abuse, social and political reprisals for Christians, and I was ignored or scorned. SO BE IT.

However, I still see very, very few Christians (interpreted this means "almost no Christians") lifting up their voices (from the pulpit or the pew) against the perversions promoted in the government school systems (attacks on Biblical faith and family unity and social morality and pagan intrusion and overthrow of the family).

We, as a Christian society (referring to those who claim a salvific relationship with God through Christ) have kept silent (for fear of social reprisals or for the love of social and financial success), while perversions of every kind have been accepted and paid for with so-called tax money, (children have been groomed into perversion and hatred for Christ and rejection of salvation and separation from family structure and Biblical values), America has been overthrown by the Fifth Column, (often within our own Christian community).

People cry about a mask while their family, their faith and their future is being surrendered and sacrificed daily to government schools, court rooms, State Houses, mammon, Baal. Now America's boys and girls are gender confused, perversion runs rampant, babies are murdered with approval from Government and Churches and individuals who profess faith in Christ. AND THE BEAT GOES ON.

But at least we are being warned about the dangers of wearing a mask. I am not refuting the problem with State control through the "mask" and injections, (in the guise of Health and Safety). I am pointing out that straightening the picture on the wall when the house is a blazing inferno makes you an accessory to the actual crime.