My words dont even enter one ear, much less leave the other. Peter said to Jesus, we have left all and have followed You.. Can we have a true and objective definition? There is no place in the congregation of the Lord, which has the true worship of God, for setting up an altar to the Bible and bowing down to it as though godly power and abilities reside in it, or, more to the point, in the one handling it. Paul the apostle said this about his former life and religious background, which led him to persecute the Lord and His Church: But no, rather, I also count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for Whose sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them to be dung, so that I may win Christ (Philippians 3:8). in the News (Gary Stearman and Bob Ulrich), Raiders News Linda Courtney Published on 31 Mar 2019 ALERT! He that receives you, He said to His disciples, receives Me, and he that receives Me receives Him that sent Me.. Mysticism and Masonry, (2010) Since salvation comes exclusively from the teachings of the group, in many cults members spend much of their time working for their organization. They went to see if they could talk to Him. The wicked flee when no man pursues; but the righteous are bold as a lion (Proverbs 28:1 MKJV). They never did, and never would or could. The It should be, and is, perfectly plain that the Catholic Church is not the Church of Jesus Christ, never was, and never will be. Im Hank Hanegraaff. One can read The Restitution of All Things section on our site regarding this matter. Cults almost invariably are very easy to join. If that were the case, how are we to decide between the interpretations given of the Bible by the many religious groups in the world? NewsWithViews.com. They will not be approved by mens religious systems, as John the Baptist was not in his day. I have been in travels often; in dangers from waters; in dangers from robbers; in dangers from my race; in dangers from the heathen; in dangers in the city; in dangers in the wilderness; in dangers on the sea; in dangers among false brothers. One dresses and glorifies the old nature. He was a well-known Christian personality especially amongst avid students of Bible prophecy. www.nowtheendbegins.com/nteb-prophecy-news-podcast-the-largest-ever-gathering-of-satanists-will-meet-this-weekend-for-sold-out-satancon-2023-in-boston/, Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10_15_6) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/15.5 Safari/605.1.15. Would He have indulged comfortably and habitually in junk foods? And upon what is their emphasis? Her specific net worth and property information have not been publicly reported to any outlets, but some sources calculate to be around $2 million. They are lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God. glad you did! Again, in church they were still high-profile Christians. Jesus said that the work of God was to believe on HIM, to fear God, and to keep His commandments, by a new birth. going on out there. Let us give a valid definition to the word cult. Firstly, while there are cults of many social and religious persuasions, let us limit our scope, for the intent and purpose of this discussion, and address only those within the context of nominal Christendom. Paul: Then according to the author, who typifies what many have to say in these matters, the Lord Jesus Christ and His Church are exhibit A of cults, by virtue of the profound way in which they meet all the criteria. While the Bible is inspired by God, the Bible is not God. Dad passed away in 2011 and mom has continued to carry on their lifetime work of telling others about the salvation of Jesus Christ. He said that those born of the Spirit are as the wind. We need to reach students on campus, said another, and we have Campus Crusade for Christ and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. Yes, students need to hear the gospel. Paul: If ever a statement were in the eye of the beholder, would this not be the one? . He IS THE Creator. God bless you! Since salvation comes exclusively from the teachings of the group, in many cults members spend much of their time working for their organization. or You must use the proper name for God (YHWH) if you are to be in favor with God? Church (Prophecy in the News) followed by Noah Hutchings (Southwest Radio Ministries) Dr. Chuck Missler (Konionia House) and several other dear friends, we took note how so many of the prophecy experts of the past were growing old and wondered what theologically well-equipped people would rise up to take their place. The first mark of a cult is its manipulation of Scripture. In this way the teaching you pass on to others cancels out the word of God. So they reunited and remarried again, but soon afterward they separated. And they recognized them, that they had been with Jesus (Acts 4:13). And he forbids those who would, and casts them out of the church. Try to point these things out to Catholics and you are promptly shut down and condemned. (21) in Whom every building having been fitly framed together, grows into a holy sanctuary in the Lord; Can anyone in truth conceive of Christians registering for the right to do these things? This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Everyone can (and many do) say that they acknowledge the authority of Scripture, and that they teach only what is in the Bible. teams had done. Here we have another true mark of that which is a cult in the sight of God. You know the work of J.R. and Linda Church at Prophecy in the News. And not content with these, neither does he himself receive the brothers. 1) News of the events that will lead to the fulfillment of Ezekiel 38-39, in which a coalition of countries led by Russia will wage war on Israel. In the days of His flesh, Jesus did not entrust Himself to any person, inside or out. From What are the techniques? I know that today, I could join almost any cult I chose, of which there are thousands. In summary, J. R. Church was a Bible scholar who truly loved the Lord. Since the spill, the 59 years old meteorologist living a single happy life without any dating rumors. For you are like whitewashed tombs, which indeed appear beautiful outside, but inside they are full of dead mens bones, and of all uncleanness. They did not erect their own buildings as places of sacred worship. When the disciples came to Jesus, remarking on the greatness of the Temple architecture, Jesus prophesied its destruction, emphasizing that faith, truth and godliness are not about the external but the internal. Even if they are exposed, those hiding behind the Bible claim immunity from prosecution, as with the Catholic priests who molested children. But I also believe in everything written in the Law of Moses and the books of the prophets (Acts 24:14). Facebook; Youtube; Twitter; Instagram; 1-833-563-6063. Tell me, anyone, where in the Bible it says that hearing the Voice of God apart from the Bible is not for today. Provide your email if you would like to receive periodic correspondence from us. Earlier, on August 16, 1958, he married the former Linda Clarice Jordan in Lubbock. These are liars and hypocrites, whose damnation does not linger but which is just. In the broadcast, he shares ancient prophecies of the Bible with his friends all over the world. Prophecy in the News - Interview with Linda Church. Truly, the Pharisees were doing some of those things that were required of God, but also had many other laws not required by Him. Read More Share To varying degrees, they have an emphasis on The Name or HaShem, the Hebrew Name for the Creator, using Hebrew for key Biblical words, names, titles, religious terms and observances, feasts, and have a penchant for Jewish traditions and ceremonies. gobsmacked at how they, on a daily basis and with such great consistency, You will see where the shoe fits and who is wearing it. Therefore, let us agree that a cult is: That is the way the word is commonly used in our society, is it not? (22) in Whom you also are built together for a dwelling place of God through the Spirit. And, yet, somehow with all the work he had to do Paul also managed to I hereby present a practical and truthful definition, and name the primary true marks of a cult as it commonly exists, not according to opinion, tradition, religious bias, philosophy or any other thing, but according to Jesus Christ/Yahshuah HaMashiach and Holy Scripture. Those kinds of legalists were His greatest vexation and enemies. Jesus Christ said that in the last days many false prophets would arise and deceive many (Matt. While the religious were many, powerful, and socially accepted, Jesus and His followers were few, weak in terms of this worlds strengths, and hated by the religious authorities. a true measure of an individuals faith and amount of truth that While God prohibits making or having images in a context of worship, cults, as those who do their own thing outside of Him, often make or have them. We would like to take what Christians say at face value, but unfortunately, most Christians are still strongly influenced by Self and many are not always too far along the path of sanctification. So, for all of you who couldnt While the Bible is a detailed testimony of the Son of God, and has a perfectly reputable and verifiable history record, with records of specific prophecies that have come to pass, the Book of Mormon has nothing, yet they give it more credibility and respect than they do the Bible. They want to encourage people to support them. Never miss a big news story again. It is no use for them to worship me, because they teach human rules as though they were my laws! You put aside Gods command and obey human teachings. And Jesus continued, You have a clever way of rejecting Gods law in order to uphold your own teaching. How is it that people can not only remain comfortable in these churches while the ministers or priests conduct services and preach, but be committed and involved as well, while being ashamed of the Lord Jesus? Cults say them. Speaking of mind control and worship of man, try the pope. Yes, the retired beautiful broadcaster was previously married to the same man not once but twice. For 25 years, Gary Stearman, the founder of Prophecy Watchers, worked beside Dr. J.R. Church at Prophecy in the News. Therefore every tree which does not bring forth good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire (Luke 3:7-9). Only those in Christ can know and accept reality. But in later years when I became a pastor in the city, she joined my congregation. There is hypocrisy in cults in many respects, not the least being that there is a horrid lack of reason and practicality. Jeremiah Johnson, a 33-year-old self-described prophet, was one of the few evangelical Christians who took Donald J. Trump's political future seriously back in 2015. Insights Into News & Prophecy Long Remember the Queen: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II by Isaac Khalil and Erik Jones - September 8, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II dedicated her life to service. (with Doug and Joe Hagmann), Radio Liberty (Dr. Stan Monteith), Prophecy For I have come to set a man against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. I know He is none other than, Jim Dolan, who is a news reporter who has been associated with WABC-TV 's Eyewitness News in New York City since 1986. He often said, It is written and explained the intent, meaning, and fulfillment of the Word of God. Illuminati is Fulfilling Bible Prophecy (2010) No, our purpose here is to identify the subtler, more prominent, deceptive, and therefore the more dangerous and damaging, culprits. In the professing Christian world, many attempt to provide identifying marks of a cult. (Satanic Ritual Abuse), D.I.D. We show how these characteristics often dont apply to us, but when they do, its in godliness. She lived on the corner of 33rd and Ave. P., just two short blocks from my houseshort blocks, but a long walk for a seven-year-old. Imminency Do men gather grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles? To them all was one, under God. help us fight the good fight. Some have bake sales, some bingo games, some sell books and tapes (so-called Christian literature, music and paraphernalia), selling their doctrines, religious philosophy and practice in the name of Jesus Christ and Christian ministry. WATCH: After Resigning 'Prophecy in the News,' Stearman Launches 'Prophecy Watchers'. from my perspective, I can understand why so many folks have been lauding They are thieves and liars. Your donation is protected by the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee. Here are some true marks of a cult that the reader will not be able to identify with Jesus Christ, the apostle Paul and true Christian disciples and believers anywhere at any time, simply because Jesus and His disciples were true, did not have these marks, and furthermore, their lifestyles were contrary to these marks. The NTEB PROPHECY NEWS PODCAST Hour. I def recommend it , he has some good interviews in relation to prophecy stuff and grey areas of the bible .I also love his intro before each episode , that seals it for me AHAHAHAH. In this example you will see that their marks attributed to a cult can apply to, and most aptly describe, the Lord Jesus Christ and His apostles. For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light, lest his deeds should be exposed. And you have much of the Pentecostal and Charismatic world eating out of your hand! Stearman is joined by long-time friend and partner in ministry, Bob Ulrich. (For the Pharisees, as well as the rest of the Jews, follow the teaching they received from their ancestors: they do not eat unless they wash their hands in the proper way; nor do they eat anything that comes from the market unless they wash it first. How foolish to think that we can know from the Bible alone, or what men interpret it to say! CRI: What are some ways we can know that a certain group is in fact a cult? John Chrysostom authored eight sermons that promoted antisemitism and were used by Nazis in their persecution of Jews. But later Linda and her ex-husband, Jim dedicated to ending their marital relationship after being together for several years. And it is true that those who take it upon themselves to define a cult, as they see it from their own religious perspective, are guilty of slander, defamation of character, potential harm to saints of God, and blasphemy against God. Your place for prophecy news updates. Category: This is pure anti (instead of) Christ. The devil always hides behind a mask; and he seldom carries an ID card. The apostles were not educated guardians of the orthodox teachings of religion, but were seen as untaught and uneducated men. Their learning and understanding is attributed to the fact that they were with Jesus. And: And I, John, saw and heard these things. They spoke everywhere and addressed all issues of our existence. two men of God remind me of what the Apostles had gone through as they It is plain, however, that some on this list were not men of God at all, like Augustine. Thanks for watching, and Keep Looking UP!The History of Prophecy in the News (Vol. And on top of their usual Linda was born June 12, 1960, in Los Angeles, California, United States. After 40 years in ministry, on July 21, 2000, Immanuel Baptist Theological Seminary in Sharpsburg, Georgia, presented Pastor Church with a Doctor of Divinity degree. Indeed, when their missionaries have come to our door and into our houses, they are only there to pitch their organization and its teachings, but never to hear and consider what the Bible actually says. But, it doesnt end there! It says what Jesus said of them: Therefore whoever shall be ashamed of Me and of My Words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man shall also be ashamed of him when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels (Mark 8:38). and telephone calls from many, many individuals proclaiming how much of Home; Watch. The reason Jesus family was not proud of Him, but concerned for His mental health, was because His was a work of the Spirit. In the first half of this writing, Victor will give the true definition of a cult, by which you will be able to identify who really is a cult, without doubt or reliance on subjective guessing and labeling. The apostle Paul had this and much more to say about names: For you are yet carnal. 2. 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We talked about Isaiah 26:10, a verse that Michael Lash red earlier this week, and I quote, Amen, Terri! You say, But that was Jesus, the Son of God, Whom we serve! Everything April 30, 2023. There are only two churches in this world, the false one and the True One. They only demonstrate that they savor the things of men. Water baptism! How would one know or recognize that Paul had authority to say these things? Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit orphans and widows in their afflictions, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world (James 1:27). They were joined to no formal organization. In closing of these true marks of a cult, here are some Scriptures for those who desire to worship God in spirit and in truth: And what agreement does a temple of God have with idols? In this program Brother Dan Goodwin interviews Linda Church, as we remember J.R. Church's legacy over the years. For you are the temple of the living God, as God has said, I will dwell in them and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. Therefore come out from among them and be separated, says the Lord, and do not touch the unclean thing. Some of the people Moses and Aaron led out of Egypt said to Moses: Is it a small thing that you have brought us up out of a land flowing with milk and honey, to kill us in the wilderness, but you must needs make yourself also a prince over us? (Numbers 16:13). Ministers and religious authorities of cults will be hired, fired and retired. Until now, I have yet to see a definition that does not have the characteristics just mentioned. What about CRI? Because Jesus and His disciples spoke the truth, testified against the world, and did not fit into the many doctrinal molds that cults manufacture to make God in their own image for their selfish purposes. How easy is it, however, to join the Body of Jesus Christ, the true church? He now devotes his life to traveling There were those in the Lords day on earth who majored on minors and minored on majors. To them, Jesus said: Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! The response was positively overwhelming. Prophecy in the News What WLC covers in the news and why: 1) News of the events that will lead to the fulfillment of Ezekiel 38-39, in which a coalition of countries led by Russia will wage war on Israel. Shes been in heaven for several years now, but still laying up spiritual treasures through the more than 40 ministers and missionaries who came out of her weekly Bible class. be blessed in Florida, try and be blessed in Colorado. Magick, Marquis How demonic! var shared_object=SHARETHIS.addEntry({title:document.title,url:document.location.href});shared_object.attachButton(document.getElementById("ck_sharethis"));shared_object.attachChicklet("email",document.getElementById("ck_email"));shared_object.attachChicklet("facebook",document.getElementById("ck_facebook"));shared_object.attachChicklet("twitter",document.getElementById("ck_twitter")); Click All of life was a concern, the entire world was the focus, and that included all ages, races, both sexes, and all walks of life, rich and poor, slave or free, sick or well. Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Church who debut her career as a weather anchor at the WCJB-TV in Gainesville, Florida announced her retirement on January 20, 2017. As it is written: And as He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, at the feast, many believed in His name when they saw the miracles which He did. Reality is gradually displaced by religion, which parades as true worship. Some today who profess to believe in Christ accuse him yet. Here For Mass E-mailing. How well did Jesus do at His first sermon? A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruits, nor can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. It is rather about doctrine and religious, formal conduct. And they recognized them, that they were with Jesus (Acts 4:13). 7. Jesus did not warn about these things in vain. All the references at the end of the chapter are to "the beast," not "the beasts.". When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed (Acts 20:9-11). This is the one who claims to be the sole representative of the Healer of all mankind! Other Everyone abandoned me. had done. Confronted by GOD's Word and love, he opened his END TIMES #10: Daniel's 70 Weeks Prophecy - The Key to the End Times. He forgives his would-be assassin on public television. Those same opposers to Christ, after hearing the apostles answers, made the following observations: But beholding the boldness of Peter and John, and having perceived that they are untaught and uneducated men, they marveled. Jesus Christ is the power of God, and it is He that informs us of all truth, not orthodox religious education. Cults, however, often indulge in persecution of the righteous. [1] All need the gospel preached to them, but there is a difference between the works of men in Gods Name and the work of God by men. They tend to have an exclusive us them mentality in which society and old associates are all out to get them. Please open it and confirm your subscription. How many have you heard proudly claim that they teach error? Often there are many members within cults, and the greatest cults have the greatest numbers of members.
