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... Eventually she left the ministry to return to college. She called me a few years later. She had begun to find herself, she said. Her search had led her beyond the familiar voices that had provided "pat answers" to her spiritual questions. The biblical God no longer seemed relevant or benevolent. A college teacher had been especially helpful in her journey toward self-discovery. This teacher-counselor called herself a witch-- one who believes in the power of magic formulas and rituals to invoke power from spiritual forces. Some years ... peace and love. Peggy's struggles seemed endless. She wanted to be close to God, but she rarely felt His presence. She wanted her teenage son to love Him, but the occult posters in his room became daily reminders of unanswered prayer. She joined a Christian ministry, but satisfying fellowship with God kept eluding her. Eventually she left the ministry to return to college. She called me a few years later. She had begun to find herself, she said. Her search had led her beyond the familiar voices that ...

... Sermons& Devotional Messages Excerpts from The Strategy of Satan By Pastor Ray C. Stedman We will never understand and comprehend what is going on in our world for these many centuries until we accept the biblical diagnosis of life. Paul puts this diagnosis very plainly in Ephesians 6: "For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places. Therefore take the whole armor of God, ... (i.e., those who believe, for Scripture always addresses itself to belief), are set free to live in the freedom and liberty of the children of God. But they are not set free to live unto themselves. That is a common misconception of Christianity. Many believe that Christ has come into their lives by means of the cross, and the things which have bound them and blasted them and ruined them have been stricken away, and they have been set free. All too frequently they feel they have been ...

... world economy and a one world government, humanity will never be truly united until there is a single global religion. Unfortunately, this one world religion that they are seeking to establish is diametrically opposed to the Christianity that we find in the Bible. By throwing out Biblical truth for the sake of" friendship between men and women of different religious traditions ", is Pope Francis fundamentally betraying the faith that he claims to represent? If there is going to be a one world religion, there will have to be a bond formed ... ecumenical outreach a top priority. He has spoken of his" determination to continue on the path of ecumenical dialogue ", and he has already held a number of very high profile ecumenical meetings. Not only has he worked hard to reach out to leaders from various Christian traditions, he has also made it a point to try to acknowledge the mutual bonds that he feels with all other religions. For example, in one recent address he made it a point to say that he believes that Muslims worship and pray to the " ...

... 1:20-23? Those who see Aslan as Jesus may also see Genesis 1 through the filter of C.S. Lewis' creation myth. Not only did Aslan give birth to Narnia, he created a myriad of other "worlds" as well. Stretching far beyond any Biblical parallel, that creation story is told in The Magician's Nephew, the book that precedes The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in the seven-set Chronicles of Narnia. Ponder its view of the "creator" and his universe. Would these images be right ( ... Narnia- Part 2 A Four-legged Creator of Many Worlds by Berit Kjos- December 2005 See also The Abolition of Man| Mere Christianity| LILITH Warnings- How mysticism& the occult are changing the Church Emphasis in bold letters added throughout Narnia Part 1 Part 3 Part 4 Part 4 Home Articles I am the Lord your God.. You shall have no other gods ??before Me. You shall not make for yourself a carved image — any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath.. you ...

... transformation. It seeks unity between nations, between cultures, between the school and the community, and between people and nature. No wonder students pledge their loyalty to a spiritualized Earth, sing anthems to a coming New Age of peace, and- in stark opposition to Biblical truth- celebrate a oneness that denies all religious barriers. This oneness is central to the international education system. Chapter 2 showed that America's education goals match those of the World Conference on Education for All (WCEFA). They also match the goals of the United ... "Animal spirits" and "barcode children" followed.[24] Celebrating Winter Solstice with "dance around the Solstice tree" is one of the Anti-Bias Curriculum's suggested alternatives to Christmas.[25] 9. HUMAN SACRIFICE: Because of the quieting influence of Christianity, all ritual human sacrifice around the world apparently ended- for a season. But human nature hasn't changed. As God withdraws His protection from His lands- as He said He would when people turn from Him to other gods[26]- the type of ...

... ... the Governor issued a proclamation supporting the day's event." See God's Warnings for our Times Bullying: The Left's Trojan Horse:" .. one of the reasons that groups on the left come out so hard against individuals or organizations that stand up for such biblical truths is in part because they don't like it when the behavior that they are advocating is referred to as'sin. They want it to be accepted as'normal. They want it legitimized and taught to our children as an acceptable option. But this is not ... promote and protect the human rights of LGBT persons. Specifically, I direct the following actions..: .. Combating Criminalization of LGBT Status or Conduct Abroad.. Protecting Vulnerable LGBT Refugees and Asylum Seekers.." Note: Of course, such generous global protections don't apply to persecuted Christians! Government agencies easily take children from their parents and .. expose them to pedophiles: "FoxNews has just reported:'A new California state audit found that over 1,000 sex offenders are living in homes licensed to provide foster and child care services. ...

... inevitably linked to the question "Where should we worship?" Once we know what pleases God in worship, we need to be where such worship occurs. How much do I know about what the Bible says about worship? Who can help me learn more about Biblical worship? Do I want above all to draw near to God in worship? Do I want to please God rather than myself in worship? Do I ;understand my responsibility to worship God with his people regularly? Will I seek God's will in worship while ... improved" worship services. We may be small in number, but we WILL be sitting in the pew every Sunday. .. if it were me that I would have to evaluate my being a part of such a church. What are the true marks of the Christian church? I have been taught that they are: 1. The preaching of the Word 2. The administering of the sacraments 3. Discipline Dr. Godfrey has written an excellent pamphlet entitled: Pleasing God In Our Worship. He discusses- worship wars, the ...

... write a new] social contract." That social contract would require a new way of thinking that would replace-- and obliterate-- traditional beliefs and values. Aware of that fact back in 1945, UNESCO's first Director-General, Julian Huxley had little tolerance for Biblical absolutes. A Fabian Socialist like his brother Aldous, he wrote: "We must eschew [shun] dogma- whether it be theological dogma or Marxist dogma.. East and West will not agree on a basis of the future if they merely hurl at each other ... a more universal view of the Bible: "Muslims honor Abraham as the first monotheist, worshipper of the one true God they call Allah.. Draft a resolution in covenant language that you think would resolve the conflict."[53] 3. Undermines the heart of Christianity: "Jesus was also seen as an example of self sacrifice that can be imitated." .. "On your own, try to find examples of such Christ figures in literature, film or even music." [276] 4. Ridicules Biblical warnings ...

... they both do have a role playing aspect, they are Collectable Card Games (CCG's) to be technically correct (Really, I have not seen any role playing focus of Redemption- just simply the game playing focus and our personal desire to learn more about the Biblical reference on each card). Anyways, Redemption has become pretty popular and has grown into something that begins to rival the popular secular CCG's out there. It has an official tournament structure and claims to be the #1 selling Christian game. Every time I ... Cabbage Patch Dolls| Crazy Bones| Teletubby| Alternatives See also Anime& MAGIC: The Gathering Home~ Index Question: My friends are currently playing some games called Silkroad and Flyff (Fly for Fun). I tried to find some information regarding these games as Christian or not on your website. I couldn't find any so I wondered if these games are good for my spiritual health. I tried to find some information on Wikipedia, but it wasn't much help either. Please help me decide whether these games are good or ...

... the mistaken old ways of our elders if that is possible. If it cannot be done gently, it may have to be done roughly or even violently. 4 Those "poisonous certainties" include all the unchanging truths and values that can't be compromised. That's why Biblical Christianity was-- and continues to be-- incompatible with the world's standards for mental health. Many who refuse to conform to the evolving guidelines for tolerance, inclusiveness, group dialogue and adaptability to the UN plan for "continual change" are facing severe ... . 5 [See" Ban truth, reap tyranny "] A WHO (World Health Organization) agency named "Nations for Mental Health" was established to guide the national branches of this global network founded by Dr. Chisholm. Its website tells us that "Governments will be assisted to formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate mental health policies.." These "policies should enable all individuals whose mental health is disturbed or whose psychological balance may be compromised to obtain services adapted to their needs, and to promote the optimal development of ...

... on a new form of democracy," .. there was no trace of the futile debate about what is better, capitalism or socialism ... We should seek a synthesis of ideas and values that have proven their viability.."[7] That synthesis abolishes all Biblical absolutes. Again and again, the Communist leader and his hand-picked "council of the wise" or "global brain trust" told the assembly of more than 1000 guests and participants that a new set of inclusive universal values must replace the Judeo-Christian world view. ... gown set the spiritual tone with a prayer to her universal god: "O faithful One.. O helping one.. Source of all being.." The music was her own, she said-- given by the unknowable, compassionate god of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and other spiritual avatars throughout time. Her prayer-song fit the conference theme. As Mikhail Gorbachev observed during a dialogue on a new form of democracy," .. there was no trace of the futile debate about what is better, capitalism or socialism ... ...

... now they are hidden from your eyes." Luke 19:42 The Compromising Church Today, almost 2000 years later, the world's religious leaders still lead the anti-Jesus crusade. Many have accepted the UN consensus on spirituality: all religions are equally good-- except Biblical Christianity. The planned" Culture of Peace" can't accommodate God's "divisive" Biblical values. Since His Word can't be conformed to the world's amoral standards for human life and m ental health, it threatens their dream of global solidarity. Near the forefront of ... 1 John 3:13 Never mind that He created the universe and has each future day written in His Book. Or that He alone can fulfill our longing for genuine peace and lasting joy. His guidelines still enrage the world-- including many who call themselves Christians. His call for holiness disturbs their comfort zone. Watching our complacency, our Lord may be sad, but He is never surprised.( John 2:24) Long ago, He stood in Jerusalem watching a world too blinded by sin and Satan- ...

... have said,'With our tongue we will prevail; Our lips are our own; Who is lord over us? '" Eros, Ecstasy and Creation. The title of Grace Cathedral's 1995 conference on "Christian spirituality" promised lots of fleshly delights but little biblical wisdom. Waiting in line, once again, outside San Francisco's massive Episcopal cathedral, I read the conference program: "The Renaissance of Christian Spirituality restores the original splendor of Christ's vision: the Divine Eros linking the soul with God.. Restoring this original passion is ... Barbara Marx Hubbard Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter10 Home "To return to worship the goddess as sacred female is to reconnect with our own deep powers." [1] Rosemary Reuther, The Renaissance of Christian Spirituality "You live in an abundant universe, in which you can co-create resources by the power of thought.. Your thought will utterly control the vibrations of the light waves which are your body." [2] Barbara Marx Hubbard, Revelation "When a woman ...

... was presented as the living embodiment of these ethical ideals, there would be no motivating power for Christians to struggle for the realization of the kingdom of God in the national life. Without adhering to basic Scriptural concepts, therefore, the Council's social appeals were couched in biblical terminology. Although mentioning the sin problem frequently, it was usually in the context of sins against society rather than sins against God. Regeneration was masterfully redefined as a new social awareness. The substitutionary atonement of Christ upon the cross was deemed insignificant and was rarely ... egotism could only be offset, he asserted, by superseding it with'some sentiment more dominant and gripping which would contain it the elements of universality as against particularity.’ No other organization would be as uniquely qualified to accomplish this task as the Church…. Dulles idealized the Christian Church as an exemplary community which had demonstrated the ability to transcend the limitations of the nation state…. (p. 84-85) "By using the ecumenical movement as the preferred vehicle to express his opinions, Dulles chose, as his primary target group, the ...

... enjoyed his killing spree. Had he no conscience? If not, he exemplifies an unsettling process of planned social change that is shifting America's values from its Christian roots toward an amoral global consciousness. It involves three main steps: Confuse and eradicate America's "intolerant" Biblical values. Introduce a new set of pluralistic beliefs and values. Train everyone to think collectively, follow their feelings instead of facts, and please the group rather than traditional authorities. Each step involves cognitive dissonance, a form of moral confusion that blurs traditional standards ... those clues explain Andy's hidden rage or lack of restraint. But his smiling face and unrepentant attitude suggest that he enjoyed his killing spree. Had he no conscience? If not, he exemplifies an unsettling process of planned social change that is shifting America's values from its Christian roots toward an amoral global consciousness. It involves three main steps: Confuse and eradicate America's "intolerant" Biblical values. Introduce a new set of pluralistic beliefs and values. Train everyone to think collectively, follow their feelings instead of facts, and please the ...

... by globalist leaders. To them, anything less than social solidarity in every community could stir conflict and incite violence. In this context, dissenters become foes; facts or beliefs that clash with its vision of unity become threats to peace; and the uncompromising truths of biblical Christianity become intolerable, even dangerous to public safety. These "human rights" restrictions are already filtering into American culture with the consent of a nation persuaded that we indeed face a crisis in values. But the government solution doesn't fix the problem; it only ... the problem to manipulate public opinion. For example, any Christian website that promotes biblical standards for right and wrong could be targeted for censorship by Cyber Patrol, the world's most powerful Internet thought police. Owned by The Learning Company, America's "premier developer of educational software," it has formed some powerful" partners" around the world. These include AOL, AT&T, Bell Atlantic, CompuServe, IBM, Microsoft, Netscape, Scholastic Network, and others. Its website shows the categories in its CyberNOT Block List ...

... his Baptist roots on every point. The evidence is in his 1992 book, Earth in the Balance- Ecology and the Human Spirit. It calls for a "panreligious perspective" that would conform Christianity to the UN vision of social and religious solidarity. The old biblical absolutes simply don ? t fit the new global spirituality needed as a foundation for a new earth-centered ethic. Whether Buddhist, Baha'i, Native American, or "Christian" (the words sound Biblical but the cross is missing), each model for this blended ... NASA now says six of the 10 warmest years were in the 1930s and 1940s, and that was before the bulk of industrial CO2 emissions were released into the atmosphere." Not So Hot" Vice President Gore ? s "faith-friendly" campaign hides beliefs that oppose Christianity and his Baptist roots on every point. The evidence is in his 1992 book, Earth in the Balance- Ecology and the Human Spirit. It calls for a "panreligious perspective" that would conform Christianity to the UN vision of social and religious solidarity. ...

... across North America, naivety to the true intent of deep ecology and its message of global transformation is undercutting Christian based values – right in the church itself. Does this mean that Christians shouldn't be concerned about the environment? Not at all. However, a healthy Biblical approach is needed – one that recognizes the rightful place of Man in tending, managing, and using the Earth; not one in which Man is servant to a planetary master made in the image of the United Nations or some other globally inspired environmental agency. ... are unaware, thinking it's a family-oriented way to engage in environmental conservation (much good is done during Earth Day, such as cleaning up stream beds or planting trees – but that's not the issue). Motivated by good intentions, scores of individuals (including professing Christians), participate without ever considering what Earth Day is actually about or the philosophies that underpin the movement.. Earth Day is Born The idea for Earth Day goes back to 1962 and Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. Convinced that environmental issues needed greater exposure, Nelson suggested ...

... President Bush would call for prayer, the television station would shift to commentators. To our leading media guides, God has become irrelevant. In spite of the well-spoken prayers and heart-felt sentiments, Americans have learned to see war and terrorism from a secular rather than a Biblical perspective. [See Charts] "What else can we do?" you might ask. "After all, we live in a pluralistic world. Our laws and policies don't permit us to value Christian beliefs above other religions." [See America's Spiritual ... and Isaiah 19:2-12] That's true. As a nation, we are set on a course based on humanist values and a blend of religious expressions that may occasionally sound Christian but are designed to please everyone. As a nation, we trust government solutions rather than the God who established this great nation. And as a nation, we stand at the threshold of a new global government determined to manage and monitor humans everywhere-- and ready to use every crisis to win our consent for policies certain to destroy the freedoms ...

... self-esteem fueled by natural quest for success and prestige. But a decade of educational efforts to inflate self-esteem has done little to tame the raging fires of the heart. In spite of the loving witness of missionaries like Amy Carmichael, a growing number of angry atheists blame Biblical Christianity for the ills of the world. A Wall Street Journal article (1-5-07) shows the kind of passion that drives the changing tides of rage: "To a lot of atheists, the fate of civilization and of mankind depends on their ability to cool ... - or better, simply to ban-- the fevered fancies of the God-intoxicated among us. Naturally, the atheists focus their peevishness not on Muslim extremists.. but on the old-time Christian religion...In any case, they conclude: God is not necessary, God is impossible and God is not permissible if our society-- or even our species-- is to survive. "What is new about the new atheists? .. It's their tone that is novel. Belief, in their eyes, is not just misguided but contemptible.. For ...

... by God. There is a third possibility: search the Scriptures like the Bereans of Acts 17 to determine whether Hagin's message is true. I read Hagin's book less than a year after I became a Christian.. Even as a new Christian, who had scarcely begun my Biblical studies, I knew something was wrong with a Jesus who told Kenneth Hagin that He would make all Christians wealthy if they just followed an "inward witness" that was supposedly the voice of God! The Jesus of the Bible taught "Blessed are you who ... revelations of this prophet or be killed by God. There is a third possibility: search the Scriptures like the Bereans of Acts 17 to determine whether Hagin's message is true. I read Hagin's book less than a year after I became a Christian.. Even as a new Christian, who had scarcely begun my Biblical studies, I knew something was wrong with a Jesus who told Kenneth Hagin that He would make all Christians wealthy if they just followed an "inward witness" that was supposedly the voice of God! The Jesus of the ...

... the realm of the demonic. While God is far greater, we need a sober awareness of the enemy forces and of the warfare that is raging around us. That spiritual war is intensifying as the church compromises God's truth and as the world becomes increasingly hostile to Biblical Christianity. While Hollywood and popular books are laughing at demons and desensitizing the world to the occult, Christians need to recognize and abhor this evil. This is no time to be entertained by demons or to love the creatures of darkness. See The Nature and ... of Satan Please pray before continuing. If you are a Christian, remember, "Greater is in He who is in you [Jesus Christ], than he who is in the world." 1 John 4:4. Whitely Strieber [author of bestsellers about UFO encounters such as Communion and Transformation as well as obviously occult books such as Night Church and Black Magic]: "I became entirely given over to extreme dread. The fear was so powerful that it seemed to make my personality completely evaporate.. Whitley' ceased ...

... found this judging error. However, if you review the whole tape, it was found that the judges also incorrectly deducted points from Hamm's routine that would have given Hamm extra points. In every way, shape, and form, the medal should stand from a Biblical perspective. The real story here, from a Christian perspective, is that laws or standards are disregarded, in order to achieve a politically correct or majority pleasing outcome. We can't be taken in by antinomian worldviews (rules or laws don't count, it's the ... outcome that matters that is pleasing to most or seems reasonable). The ideas of standards that need to be followed is really what is under attack here, not poor Paul Hamm and a supposedly "moral" decision he should have to make!! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5833098/ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5812580/ Former gymnast Peter Vidmar's video interview on how gymnastics judging is properly handled and that if you review a tape, the entire tape has to be reviewed for other "errors ...

... and told that if she wanted to continue on with her graduate program, she would have to submit to a'remediation' program so that she could see'the error of her ways. She refused to be forced into a re-education program designed to convert her from biblical faith, and as a result, she was kicked out of school... "Does it scare you that the people overseeing her program weren't content with the fact that she acted properly and with integrity? Does it scare you that they wanted her to change not ... Room for God: Reviving the'Science' of'Re-education' Brainwashing in America No Room for God Reviving the'Science' of'Re-education' By Berit Kjos- May 18, 2009 Background: Steps toward Global Mind Control& Purging the Memory of Our Christian Roots Home Emphasis added throughout" .. the subject which will be of most importance politically is Mass Psychology.. The populace will not be allowed to know how its convictions were generated.. As yet there is only one country which has succeeded in creating this politician's paradise." ...

... to the safety of the enchanting world of the occult. "Whether impulsive or planned, each magical spell is an expression and extension of Harry's will," said Peter, a former occultist. "That's a foundational occult reality, and it clashes head on with Biblical truth." God calls His children to trust and submit to Him and His will, not their own. "Not My will, but Thine, be done," prayed Jesus. "?I can of Myself do nothing," He told His disciples ... " [1] Harry Potter's wizardly world is becoming strangely familiar to today's youth. No longer do mystical incantations, transforming potions, dark omens or "the noble art of divination" (as Harry's divination teacher called it) shock or alarm those who call themselves Christians. Popular magic-- real or imagined-- has become a normal part of our postmodern culture. So have rebellion, rudeness, and the kind of feel-good revenge that Harry Potter demonstrates in the latest Warner-Brothers movie: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ...

... of evolution, it must happen.." [13] At Columbia, Corliss studied under humanist professor, John Dewey [see Chronology of the NEA]. He received his PhD in 1928. In his thesis he denied the existence of God and tried to disprove both Biblical truth and the validity of hope in eternal life. If his goals sound similar to Communist aims, remember that one aim of brainwashing was to eradicate all Christian hope of eternal life, so that the hope of the masses would be focused on Communist ideology. ... . The task is to help the emergence of a single world culture.." ..at the moment, two opposing philosophies of life confront each other.. You may categorize the two philosophies as two super-nationalisms, or as individualism versus collectivism.. or as capitalism versus communism, or as Christianity versus Marxism. Can these opposites be reconciled, this antithesis be resolved in a higher synthesis? I believe not only that this can happen, but that, through the inexorable dialectic of evolution, it must happen.." [13] At Columbia, Corliss studied ...

... A corollary heresy teaches that nations are entities (beings) that can corporately experience salvation, and a related heresy teaches that the land itself is spiritual and in need of redemption. These heresies can be found in various traditions of pagan mysticism, but they are not biblical.[14] The May Day crowds will be praying to "Invite God back into" our land. And they will be confessing the corporate sins of America. But are these people who will be standing at the Lincoln Memorial that day truly guilty of ... posted here and here.[5] Rick Warren launched his "2nd Reformation" in connection with this GDOP prayer event, and we commented at the time that The Global Day of Prayer appears to be a chief mechanism for launching a "Second Reformation" in Christianity. The GDOP provides a convenient vehicle to transition the church from the old order to a new global order. Rick Warren is quoted as saying at the Global Day of Prayer event, "The first Reformation was about belief; this one's going to be about ...

... Trusting China? Communist China may seem less intimidating than Stalin's bullies, the Muslim Brotherhood or Mexico's murderous Zetas. But don't be deceived by the friendly images of President Hu. China's torturous persecutions, fake "trials," brutal re-learning camps, and enduring hatred for Biblical Christianity should sound the alarm. As America's main moneylender, it is fast gaining footholds across our nation. Remember what God told us long ago. It's so simple and true: "The borrower is servant to the lender." Proverbs 22:7 A ... article by Phyllis Schlafly titled, "Candidates Should Be Talking About China," has raised some red flags that the media tends to ignore. The following concessions reflect the sweeping global agenda of China-- with support from America: • "The only cut Barack Obama is willing to make in federal spending is in our military power, which means he will be ceding our military superiority to China.. • "While Obama is shutting down our U.S. space program, China is going full-speed ahead to achieve space dominance.. • " ...

... corruption. And in spite of Christian support, it has shown little love for its own Christian citizens or supporters. War is horrible! Yet we can neither ignore nor dismiss it. In this particular case, it seems irrational (from a legal-- not Biblical-- standpoint) that U.S. would have the right to defend its territory, while Israel would be forced to accept continual terrorism near its borders. Worse yet, it faces the continuing threats of total annihilation. Therefore I thought Jack Kinsella's logical argument worth ... Source article at http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=6536 Read more about Israel and Gaza at HERE Comments Anonymous: How has the nation of Israel treated God's own? Berit: Not very well! Nor has Hamas! They have destroyed Christian schools, churches, families – everything that opposes their militant ideology. From Bruce: Ron Paul said before congress this week that Hamas was originally funded by the U.S. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =4Z6vMAoFwf4 (see note) I don't ...

... know that I know Him?" How? "Do I obey His Word and seek to walk as Jesus walked?" If that is the direction and focus of your life, then you can know that you know Him. Personal note from Berit: These Biblical guidelines recognize our human weaknesses, faults and failures. Though we long to live in total and consistent obedience to our beloved Lord, we stumble and fall. But all the more, I thank Him for faithfully convicting me of my sins, reminding me of ... Excerpts from "How to know that you KNOW Him" By Pastor Steven J. Cole- December 18, 2005 Read the entire message at www.fcfonline.org/content/1 /sermons/121805M.pdf Flagstaff Christian Fellowship Emphasis added in bold and italicized letters 1. God wants us to know Him. Christianity is not just knowing about God or knowing certain doctrines or following certain moral precepts. It is essentially to know God. Jesus said (John 17:3 ), "This is eternal life, that they may know You ...

... would not be obedient to the voice of the Lord your God." Deuteronomy 8:10-20 As history repeats itself, the civilized world is regressing. Paganism, promiscuity, brutality and violent crime are on the rise, [6] while the growing hatred for Biblical Christianity is fanned by a global entertainment industry that wants nothing more than the death of morality. At such a time, it is good to remember what God has done in the past. It helps us look with hope toward a future in which God will ... The Fall and Rise of Human Violence Why crime plunged in the 17th century but is rising again in the 21st by Berit Kjos- 2003 (Updated in 2011) See Purging the Memory of Our Christian Roots& Ban Truth- Reap Tyranny Home Articles "As we sit glued to Al-Jazeera watching authority crumble in the cultural and political capital of the Arab world, exhilaration can turn quickly to foreboding. This is nothing like the fall of the Berlin Wall. The triumph of secular democracy was hardly in doubt in central Europe. ...

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... medieval to many. That's okay. But I can't be silent about the things that I love (or that concern me) just because the words sound old-fashioned. Some of my favorite words have been forgotten by today's culture. Modern words just don't carry the same Biblical meaning. From Dmitri: You're probably the most ignorant people on the entire planet. A friend of mine sent me a link to a Q&A from your site about NeoPets. Yes, maybe their are some guilds on their that have links to wiccan ... a very painful message to bear, but when Israel wanted a king, although they were told about the hardships they would experience under his rule, they rejected God as their King and settled for a man. In my own country, I have tried to warn Christians about Mr. Obama's radical, unbiblical agenda, but they have shut their ears to the truth. They simply don't want to hear. This truly demonstrates the state of our hearts before a holy and righteous God. Where in the Scriptures has our holy and ...

... so seductive that even the very elect would .. wonder if it is of God, it would have to have all the earmarks of a true work of God. That means it would come in the name of Jesus, it would have a great deal of solid biblical truth, it would affirm the Gospel, and it would be a "good work." .. Those who might recognize and expose the deception would be looked upon as divisive, hateful and deceived themselves. See Ban truth- Reap Tyranny December 2016 Report Reveals ... there is a power somewhere so organized, so subtle, so watchful, so interlocked, so complete, so pervasive, that they had better not speak above their breath when they speak in condemnation of it." President Woodrow Wilson, 1913 January 2016 The World Christian Movement: For a deception to be so seductive that even the very elect would .. wonder if it is of God, it would have to have all the earmarks of a true work of God. That means it would come in the name of Jesus, ...

... , with' Hermetic' societies such as the Freemasons and the Rosicrucians" and embraced their symbolic systems of sacred circles, mystical triangles and astrological signs. 5 See excerpts from the book pictured. Considering Hegel's occult connections, it's not surprising that his teachings would undermine Biblical faith and all opposing facts. Nor is it strange that the postmodern generation has been largely immunized against genuine Christianity. After all, Hegel's revolutionary dialectic process was the center-piece of Soviet brainwashing. It effectively purged God's unchanging truths and filled the vacuum with evolving " ... " and enticing dreams. While Communist leaders embraced Hegel's process, they ignored his occult beliefs. In contrast, the Western world began to restore those pagan roots long before revolutionary baby-boomers began shouting their demands for sensual freedom and earth-centered spirituality. [See Saving the Earth] In other words, the sixties didn't initiate this radical change; the turmoil of the sixties was the result of the psycho-social program of "re-learning" which had begun to transform America decades earlier. As the old moral and spiritual boundaries were torn down, the ...

... that her philosophy/literature teachers were the coolest people she had met. Her mom works for the school system in Florida in some capacity but I doubt she knows about the things in your book. I have never sat in on M's classes but I imagine that Biblical views are discouraged and positive reinforcements are directed at ideas that conform to the PC values of the teachers. Without convincing support from her family and Church she hasn't had the Holy Spirit's help in guiding her to the truth. The philosophy of today is so masterfully ... old. She is part of a program called the Bachaloreians program, a program for gifted students. She has about a 140 IQ, she's in an English program, and has had marathon classes in mythology, philosophy and literature as well as the basics. Supposed Christian parents raised her in a Presbyterian home. I met her about 3months ago and was immediately drawn to her kindness and wit. I was born of the Spirit about 4 months ago and have been trying to share the truth with anyone that will listen. M ...

... context twisted everything into spiritual lies and half-truths. Just as the serpent did to Eve back in the garden, I thought. A small Unity publication on "Transformation" caught my eye, and I pondered its interesting interpretation of Romans 12:2. While the Biblical translation tells us,"?do not be conformed to this world, but ?be transformed by the renewing of your mind," the Unity version changes the meaning: ?"To not be conformed to the world is to have the courage to trust our own ... with God, the first book in the popular series by Neale Donald Walsch, I had to ask, "Are you familiar with that book?" "A friend told me I should read it," she answered. She then told me she was a Christian. "But it's not about Christianity," I warned her. "It may sound good and use a lot of Christian words, but its message turns God's truth upside down." She thanked me and put the book back. My thoughts drifted back ...

... spreading agenda, please read our series on Reinventing the World. It shows the three main elements of the Communitarian structure: Part 1: The Seamless Communitarian S YSTEM-- Conforming schools, communities, corporations, nations and churches to the global agenda that rules out Biblical truth and Christian lifestyles.[2] Part 2: The Mind-Changing Dialectic PROCESS-- Training the masses to think collectively and to serve a Greater Whole. Part 3: The Rising Wall of Global STANDARDS-- Managing the masses through Global Standards and Continual ... . Those standards are already outlined in major UN treaties, initiatives and declarations. To understand their restrictions on freedom, read these four articles: Trading U.S. Rights for UN Rules The UN Seizure of Parental Rights Local Agenda 21: The U.N. Plan for Your Community The U.N. Plan For Global Control: The Habitat II Agenda The tentacles of this controlling web are spreading around the world. The corrupt United Nations with its regional branches (European Union, African Union, etc.) provides the governing framework. Like a ...

... 34 of his 40 months in captivity, he was kept in solitary confinement. His pilot.. and engineer-gunner.. were killed by firing squad. But DeShazer survived the war, was liberated after V-J Day in August 1945, and went on to get a degree in Biblical literature from Seattle Pacific College.. In 1948, he returned as a Christian missionary .. and he would continue his ministry in Japan for 30 years." Trusting God's guidance. The Minnesota Teen Challenge program is thanking God on several fronts for His awesome protection during the ... said. Alleged armed robber hands bullet to store clerk after she prays with him. The man, Gregory L. Smith of Indianapolis, turned himself in to police a few hours after he allegedly held up the Advance America check cashing store Monday." 2. Christian Woman Stops Robbery With Faith: "Held up at gunpoint, a store clerk invoked her faith to turn the desperate thief into a repentant gunman. A store clerk's mention of her religion leads to a robber's change of heart. "When a man tried to ...

... Church states that if "Christians mobilize to confront the five'global giants' of spiritual emptiness, egocentric leadership, poverty, disease, and lack of education, it could spark a second Reformation." Believers during the First Reformation were persecuted and martyred for holding biblical beliefs such as sola scriptura, the priesthood of all believers and justification by faith. These core doctrines can be found in the great writings of godly Christian men the past 500 years – men such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, Matthew Henry, John Wesley ... May 18th, it was reported that 182 communities from 38 states and 1 overseas location held the event. It is said that 149 countries participated. A Second Reformation The Global Day of Prayer appears to be a chief mechanism for launching a "Second Reformation" in Christianity. The GDOP provides a convenient vehicle to transition the church from the old order to a new global order. Rick Warren is quoted as saying at the Global Day of Prayer event, "The first Reformation was about belief; this one's going to be about ...

... Independence, it reflects his philosophy. Unlike most of our founders, he claimed to be a Deist, not a Christian. He mentioned the Enlightenment's impersonal "Creator"-- "Nature's God" and the "Laws of Nature"-- but ignored the Biblical God who led the pilgrims to this continent. Francis Schaeffer explains the difference in his 1976 book, How Then Shall We Live? "The utopian dream of the Enlightenment can be summed up by five words: reason, nature, happiness, progress, and ... nations committed to unity through" dialogue." Who Said They Were "Unalienable"? Since Thomas Jefferson penned the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, it reflects his philosophy. Unlike most of our founders, he claimed to be a Deist, not a Christian. He mentioned the Enlightenment's impersonal "Creator"-- "Nature's God" and the "Laws of Nature"-- but ignored the Biblical God who led the pilgrims to this continent. Francis Schaeffer explains the difference in his 1976 book, How Then ...

... 9-11 the developing policies of war and massive unbridled debt the patriot act and the resulting soft dictatorship that is being birthed the UN's global migration policies with its guaranteed "rights" to illegal immigrants (cross-border migrations, full social benefits, etc.) the erosion of Biblical values, moral boundaries, any form of "stigma" toward homosexuality or immorality the global free trade treaties designed to erode small business and control all financial transactions the shift to regional governance (starting with EU and North American Union) under the guidance of the ... the world now we have "the West" English-speaking; China; India; Indonesia just waking up; Islam, all with weapons of (mass and personal) destruction undreamed of. The only force that could tend to a bearable world that I can see Is Christianity, but they are closing churches, demolishing to build flats, and building mosques (with planning permission…) 800 mosques here in Britain already. Alex Pope wrote: "All heedless of their fate the little victims play". George: [RE: U.S ...

... About half of the events we do each year are co-sponsored by Purpose Driven Ministries. Transitioning: The central question is this: "There are plenty of dreams.. What we need is a process for leading change. We teach a process for leading change that is: Biblical- based on the book of Nehemiah Proven- 100,000 plus church leaders have been trained Universal- events held in different nations Practical- eight simple steps of transition To justify today's church "transitions," Dan Southerland uses the Book of Nehemiah. He ... God's Word in order to equate his Christian critics with the enemies that opposed Nehemiah and the faithful exiles that had returned with him to Jerusalem. For a glimpse of their work of rebuilding the city wall in the midst of enemy assaults, let's look at the Biblical version of Nehemiah 4. Notice that Sanballat is not part of the Jewish people. Like other foreigners who had taken over the land during the long exile, he despised God and the restorative work of His faithful people: "But it so happened, ??when Sanballat ...

... past few years I have noted with horror the increase of psychopolitical warfare upon the American public." [4] Kenneth Goff, member of the U.S. Communist Party from 1936 to 1939. Brainwashing is not, as some anti-Christian educators and students contend, the Biblical process of training our children to love and follow God. The word" brainwashing" refers to a planned, step-by-step attempt to "wash" family-taught beliefs from the minds of those who oppose government ideology. In America, it would mean replacing the old Biblical ... tend to be hedonistic.." [3] Behavioral Science Teacher Education Program (B-STEP), Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 1969. "We were trained in all phases of warfare, both psychological and physical for the destruction of the Capitalistic society and Christian civilization. In one portion of our studies we went thoroughly into the matter of psychopolitics. This was the art of capturing the minds of a nation through brainwashing and fake mental health.. During the past few years I have noted with horror the increase of psychopolitical ...

... , the OAS has based its human rights agenda on UN treaties. The net has been cast. The uninformed masses will surely be caught in this web-- a tangled network of globalist managers that would regulate child-raising and squeeze family values into the new mold. Biblical Christianity won't fit. A visit to the United Nations House in Belize (formerly British Honduras) shows the UN influence over this little country south of Mexico. Its United Nations Development Programme works with the OAS, and its UNICEF office provides the latest information and ... " .. this positive agenda should go hand in hand with effective preventive policies.. An important goal of child policies is to break the inter-generational cycle of social exclusion.." (25-26). (Social exclusion refers to the sin of separatism. See Clinton's War on Hate Bans Christian Values) Gather more personal information for regional databanks: Ministers noted that much research into questions concerning families and children does not have adequate data …" Promote "coherent and integrated family and child policies," including "local and national knowledge and information centers which ...

... from the Hebrew root QBL, meaning'to receive,' and refers to the passing down of secret knowledge through an oral transmission." Kabbalah-- which can be spelled with a C or Q-- is an ancient form of Jewish mysticism. Turning Biblical truth and imagery into occult myths and suggestions, it has evolved through the centuries-- usually behind closed doors and in secret societies. But these hidden mysteries are now communicated openly through the Internet, popular books and celebrities such as Madona. Highlighted at Gorbachev's ... State of the World Forum, it has drawn followers among the world's elite as well as the stars of Hollywood. We offer you this information, not to build interest in occult arts, but to alert Christians to a deception likely to be promoted in today's thrill-seeking, open-minded, pluralistic atmosphere. So- "Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ." Colossians 2:8-9 "TREE OF ...

... inscription is this?' They said to him,'Caesar's.'Jesus said to them,'Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's' And they marveled at him. (Mark 12:16-17) The Biblical context shows Jesus' theological opponents wanting to catch him in a teaching that they could use against him before the government. There are three aspect of this verse I want to point out: 1. There are things that belong to Caesar, (or the ... of the slogans we had to shout had an unreserved religious overtones: "Eternal glory to the Bulgarian Communist Party!", "Forever Unbreakable friendship with the USSR!" and many others. They were evoking eternity!? The communists were supposedly banning religion and Christianity as the "opium for the people", but were engaging in worship of the state and Marx, Lenin and other communist leaders. If one thinks that socialist utopia is far behind us, in the annals of history, they are mistaken. Today, ...

... think and relate. The contrary suggestions will gradually "free" minds from the old absolute truths and values of the Bible. After a while, people will no longer react negatively to the evils that God abhors. Their consciences is desensitized. Everything becomes tolerable except Biblical truth, which exposes sin and draws a politically incorrect dividing line between what God calls good and evil. Human nature naturally delights in occult or violent entertainment! In ancient Rome, the thrill-seeking masses flocked into the huge Coliseum to be energized by gory gladiators and ... Marketing the Occult Harry's impact on "Christian" values By Berit Kjos, November 2005 For background information, see Twelve reasons not to see Harry Potter movies Index to all our Harry Potter articles Home Articles "Weak-kneed muggles may recoil from'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Dubbed'Scary Potter' in the British press, the latest screen adaptation of J.K. Rowling's increasingly dark books is the first in the franchise to be slapped with a PG-13 rating." [1] "Spiritual transformation.. is mediated through a ...

... to your Community Silencing Truth through "Hate Crimes Prevention" "Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit.. according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ." Colossians 2:6-9 See Why hate crimes laws would ban Biblical Christianity and The UN Plan for Your Mental Health Home Articles Articles: Why hate crimes laws would ban Biblical Christianity- 2007 Marching toward Global Solidarity- 2006 Ban Truth- Reap Tyranny- 2003 Clinton's War on Hate Bans Christian Value- 1988 Trading U.S. Rights ... UN Rules- 1988 The UN Plan for your Mental Health- 1989 Excerpts: Hate Crimes- Criminal Law& Identity Politics- 2005 European Union (EU) illustrates the global pressure to conform European Parliament Passes Resolution Vowing to Take'Homophobic' Countries to Court: "Members of the European Parliament from France, the Netherlands and Italy, among others, vilified Poland as'hateful' and'repulsive' for refusing to allow promotion of homosexuality in schools. A vote was held today to approve an EP resolution chastising Poland for ...

... were compiled by our friend and fellow-researcher Tamara Hartzell and explained in her insightful report: "Are you'Being led away with Error of the Wicked' to the New Age Ark of Oneness?" The endnotes are numbered as they appear in her report. Beliefs Biblical Christianity Transition See Emerging, Kingdom and PEACE New Spirituality See The Shack, The Secret, Theosophy TRUTH Timeless or relative? God's eternal, unchanging Word! Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to ... , and sharing where everyone can be free to worship his own inner (immanent)'God' of his own understanding in his own way. "The call for this New Age'kingdom of God' is now being so widely heeded, even in today's Christianity, that the building of humanity's Ark of Oneness is suddenly nearing completion." Tamara Hartzell "The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception.." 2 ...