THE PRESSURE COOKER ! of faith, Spirit led
WE ALL NEED TO LEARN THAT WHAT BELOW IS ALL ABOUT BLESSINGS
If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference!
If the Holy Spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95 percent of what they did would stop, and everybody would know the difference!
Foreword
for Stephen Crosby’s How
‘New’ Is the New Covenant? still lost???
It is safe to say that the root of most errors in believers’ minds is a failure to appreciate the reality and finality of Christ in the New Covenant. Too many are trying to function with a mixture of law and grace, letter and Spirit and type/shadow versus substance. So much practice in the history of the visible
church has taken its cue from the Old Covenant and not the New.
Take
tithing as a glaring example. For centuries the mainstream church has relied on the members giving their tithe in order to finance the institution’s needs. The proof-texts for enforcing tithing were primarily drawn from the Old Testament.
There were many instances of and statements about giving in the New Testament, but tithing was never mentioned as a benchmark.
In fact, here a whole new way of looking at giving is found -- a way that has nothing to do with percentage
points, a way that has to do with Christ’s example of self-sacrifice, and a way that simply says,
“Give, each according to their ability.”
But most church peoples’ consciences are weighed down with a percentage-driven method of giving that has nothing to do with the revelation found in the New Covenant.
Hence, there is a crying need for Christ’s people to see that they are living in Christ, not under Moses; that they are to walk in the Spirit, not follow the letter of the law; that they are married to Jesus, not the Torah.
They must understand that the better New Covenant is in force, not the obsolete Old Covenant. Stephen Crosby’s How ‘New’ Is the New Covenant? Provides a deep breath of Christ-centered air in our law-choked religious
atmosphere.
The
author’s chapters and appendices on the New Covenant and the Torah are must
reading for today’s believers. They cut through eons of misunderstandings, and
shed needed light on why the New Covenant sealed and inaugurated by Christ’s
blood is so vital for understanding where we stand as the New Creation and the
New Humanity. Those who read How
‘New’ Is the New Covenant?
should see law-rooted scales fall from their eyes, resulting in a clearer view
of Jesus’ glory.
--
Jon Zens, author of ‘This
Is My Beloved Son, Hear Him’: The Foundation of New Covenant Ethics and
Ecclesiology,
and editor of Searching
Together
since 1978
Addressinsg the witch craft Paul refereed to in the book of Galatians
By "witchcraft" Mark does not have in view wiccans gathering in
the woods. Rather, he is concerned "to show how the church has allowed certain
people to gain prominence within its ranks who do not belong there, and the
terrible cost that is being paid because of it."
Thus, the author sees
witchcraft as connected to the desire for Power and Control, which is then
expressed through Rebellion. "Witchcraft," he says, "is the attempted usurpation
of God's power and control over nature, over circumstances, and over people." At
the heart of witchcraft, then, "is the acquisition and use of
power." Galatians in the Neb really nails that box shut thanks...as does the kj3 young literal.
Clement, most
famous of the Alexandrian college faculty and a teacher of Origen, boasted that
he would not teach Christianity unless it were mixed with pagan philosophy
(Wilkinson BG. Truth Triumphant, ca. 1890. Reprint: Teach Services, Brushton
(NY) 1994, p. 47).
interesting
they used that so openly..here.
I developed a great deal of respect for the Quakers in their honesty ,George fox was a real truth seeker, in many ways he did not gobble the bad koolaid of his day. I deeply respected those who stood for the truth did not lay them selves inb silence I have great deal of respect for those doing so today
As stated in
the beginning of this article, Christianity is the dynamic spiritual life of the
risen Lord Jesus indwelling the spirit of man so as to create functional
behavior unto the glory of God.
it;s life long struggle to be undone and remade a process the arrogance of legalism laid waste to real faith in many cases . it;s created systems rules and added so much it will take God a few more minutes to figure what they thought he said,, verses what he did say, in his people day to day a real missing link to this day 2 Corinthians helps us to see in the new ways exorbitance in truth over the ole dogmatized system, that no one could keep, it;s own demise came into being for it ...
There are three features which seem to be basic to all forms of man-made religion. Religion involves absolutism, authoritarianism and activism.
Now there is nothing wrong with absolutes, authority or activity. God is absolute, authoritative and active. But when any man or group of men attempts to establish themselves as the arbiters or regulators of God's absoluteness, authority or activity, they then begin to "play god," and religion is the result as they impose their perspective of absolute, authority and activity on others.
Most men cannot accept that the Infinite God is bigger than their finite ability to understand. So we set about to reduce God to fit within our rationalistic and intellectual reasonings.
We reduce God to fit within our mental "box," then we nail it shut, construct our creed, and absolutely affirm that we have God figured out. scary
We have reduced God to no bigger than our cranial cavity!!!.
Religion advocates the absolutism of a particular belief-system. We formulate our doctrine, our theology, and demand that others affirm it absolutely as we do no variation; no freedom of thought or opinion; no doubt (for doubt would indicate that one does not believe it absolutely.)
Such absolutism is the basis of "fundamentalism."
Fundamentalism is a religious idolatry that tends to worship a particular formulation of fixed fundamentals of faith. These fundamentals usually include both the detailed doctrines of a belief-system, as well as the meticulously prescribed behavior patterns of an ethical-system. and often more emotionalism than truth ..
this holds true in all the fantasy based faith even the stretched twisted Christian versions where extreme legalism is employed instead of assisting in the conflict destroy one another , thanks
Such religious authoritarianism creates a "fantasy-bond" of the people toward their so-called "priests." There is a projected idealization of the authorities as being especially close to God -- almost "gods" themselves.
The religious authorities then exploit the people, utilizing superstition and fear to control people's thinking and behavior by shame, guilt and threatened loss of identity or eternal destiny.
Religious authorities must create a sense of direction and momentum for the people; a sense of doing something and going somewhere.
There must be a program of activity that will keep people "involved," feeling that they are meaningfully expending their lives and energy for God's "cause." This is also fueled by the self-serving purpose of financing and perpetuating the religious system.
Religion is the man-made aberration that
attempts to impose absolutism, authoritarianism and activism upon other men. JF
It is the propensity of man
to formulate religion to take that which is of the invisible God and attempt
to make it visible, tangible and controllable. Man-made religion! The apostle
Paul refers to it as "self-made religion" (Colossians 2:23), and goes on to
indicate that it is of no value against fleshly indulgence. In essence, Paul is
saying that "religion is of no value against man's sinfulness." In fact,
religion is a co-dependent enabler of the sins of mankind. It is itself an
addiction.
Religion is essentially idolatry.
Men worship their man-made formations and structures their ideological idols formed in the concrete of inflexible minds. When the apostle Paul came to Athens (Acts 17:22), he observed their idols and exclaimed, "Men of Athens, I observe that you are very religious in all respects." The Greek word that Paul used for "religious" literally means "to have great respect for demons." that inldes allthe stuff mixed match through the alchemicl world processing that goes on often unabated.
To document that God hates religion, note the following passages of Scripture:
These passages bear out the fact that God hates religion, and all of its procedures and programs; rituals and regulations.
Religion is inevitably
the result of man taking that which is of God and forming it, formulating it, in
such a way that men end up "playing God." Men can form idols out of wood or
stone in an attempt to represent God, or they can formulate ideological idols
(belief-systems, doctrinal definitions, theological theses). The men who thus
form and formulate become the "chief priests" of the new religion because they
are regarded as knowing the most about what God is like, and well they should
for they formed "it."Religion is essentially idolatry.
Men worship their man-made formations and structures their ideological idols formed in the concrete of inflexible minds. When the apostle Paul came to Athens (Acts 17:22), he observed their idols and exclaimed, "Men of Athens, I observe that you are very religious in all respects." The Greek word that Paul used for "religious" literally means "to have great respect for demons." that inldes allthe stuff mixed match through the alchemicl world processing that goes on often unabated.
To document that God hates religion, note the following passages of Scripture:
"...every abominable act which the Lord hates they have done for their gods, for they even burn their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods." (Deuteronomy 12:31)
"I have had enough of burnt offerings...Bring your worthless offerings no longer...I hate your new moon festivals and your appointed feasts; they have become a burden to Me... So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you... I will not listen..." (Isaiah 1:10-15)
"I hate, I reject your festivals; nor do I delight in your solemn assemblies...take away from Me the noise of your songs; I will not even listen to the sound of your harps." (Amos 5:21-24)
These passages bear out the fact that God hates religion, and all of its procedures and programs; rituals and regulations.
There are three features which seem to be basic to all forms of man-made religion. Religion involves absolutism, authoritarianism and activism.
Now there is nothing wrong with absolutes, authority or activity. God is absolute, authoritative and active. But when any man or group of men attempts to establish themselves as the arbiters or regulators of God's absoluteness, authority or activity, they then begin to "play god," and religion is the result as they impose their perspective of absolute, authority and activity on others.
Most men cannot accept that the Infinite God is bigger than their finite ability to understand. So we set about to reduce God to fit within our rationalistic and intellectual reasonings.
We reduce God to fit within our mental "box," then we nail it shut, construct our creed, and absolutely affirm that we have God figured out. scary
We have reduced God to no bigger than our cranial cavity!!!.
Religion advocates the absolutism of a particular belief-system. We formulate our doctrine, our theology, and demand that others affirm it absolutely as we do no variation; no freedom of thought or opinion; no doubt (for doubt would indicate that one does not believe it absolutely.)
Such absolutism is the basis of "fundamentalism."
Fundamentalism is a religious idolatry that tends to worship a particular formulation of fixed fundamentals of faith. These fundamentals usually include both the detailed doctrines of a belief-system, as well as the meticulously prescribed behavior patterns of an ethical-system. and often more emotionalism than truth ..
this holds true in all the fantasy based faith even the stretched twisted Christian versions where extreme legalism is employed instead of assisting in the conflict destroy one another , thanks
Such religious authoritarianism creates a "fantasy-bond" of the people toward their so-called "priests." There is a projected idealization of the authorities as being especially close to God -- almost "gods" themselves.
The religious authorities then exploit the people, utilizing superstition and fear to control people's thinking and behavior by shame, guilt and threatened loss of identity or eternal destiny.
Religious authorities must create a sense of direction and momentum for the people; a sense of doing something and going somewhere.
There must be a program of activity that will keep people "involved," feeling that they are meaningfully expending their lives and energy for God's "cause." This is also fueled by the self-serving purpose of financing and perpetuating the religious system.
"Clergy" and
"Laity"
In the New
Testament, the Greek word kleros can mean "lot" (as in "casting lots") or
"that which is assigned by lot, portion, share."8 Paul wrote that God
has enabled Christians "to share in the inheritance (klerou) of the
saints in the light" (Col. 1:12, NRSV). Christians are "heirs (kleronomoi)
according to the promise" (Gal. 3:29, NRSV). In this sense, all Christians
constitute "the clergy."9
The Greek word
laos means "people." All Christians collectively make up the laos
or people of God;10 it is a title of honor. In this sense, all
Christians constitute "the laity." Thus, in earliest Christianity we do not find
a distinction between "clergy" and "laity." According to the New Testament, all
Christians are the people of God, heirs of salvation.
The Greek word
for "laity" is laikos, from the term laos. The New Testament never
uses this term. Remarkably, we find it only once in all the Christian literature
prior to the third century.11 In the fortieth chapter of his letter
to the Corinthians, Clement of Rome (writing at the tail end of the first
century) illustrates the need for church order by appealing to Old Covenant
protocol. God's "peculiar services," he writes, "are assigned to the high
priest, and their own proper place is prescribed to the priests, and their own
special ministrations devolve on the Levites. The layman is bound by the laws
that pertain to laymen" (1 Cl. 40:5). Although he used the term "laity"
or "laymen" in describing the Old Covenant system, however, he did not use it in
reference to Christians. Nor did he conceive of a class of Christians who are
not actively involved in ministry (1 Cl. 41:1). The existence of a
Christian "laity" was unknown to Clement.
Where else could one find a model of church government which exalted a
priesthood over the rest of the people? In practical terms, this meant a
resounding denial of the priesthood of all believers and the exaltation of Old
Covenant principles in clear opposition to the New Covenant. Is it any wonder
that so many churches deny the grace of God at so many points?
By the latter half of the second century,
then, the seeds of the hierarchy had been planted. Until then, the job of
running a congregation had been a purely part-time job; the elders, deacons and
even early bishops all had other professions, aside from their ecclesiastical
positions. There was no such thing as “clergy,” as a profession. they were servants of love and seniors the word Tyndale uses and would be killed over,,...
I added a map of the post modern Sardis by adding this write, it;s deeply informative it provides the mirror image of both realities as hand maidens!!!!
From bacon to dee, and forward etc the secret societies are one . within sir ... have ruled down through centuries often in impunity
sardis is great read and will help you s se out side the programmed mind like fox I se each person as his temple, and able to perhaps wonders through the power of the holy spirit, remember we now become the new testament book our lives are to be spirit led 2 Corinthians 3 tells ti is the people of spirit now, the love is fulfilled in Christ we may fight many battles inside and out withe great loust etc he has for given us we do not have nail Christ up daily anymore or torch people because they tell the truth or not sin as we sin ahahaha amazing just got to go Jesus for forgiveness endeavor walk away and live by the spirit though faith ..
Getting out of the sardis alive to live for Christ !!!
Getting out of the sardis alive to live for Christ !!!
https://books.google.com/books?id=E4sd0BfAW1IC&pg=PA95&lpg=PA95&dq=the+five+secret+societies+that+escaped+sardis&source=bl&ots=sAchGvdQKj&sig=bbyxWLAxk4YNqxQEFm3QXnR3xEI&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi4gLnx-vTMAhUCez4KHaVVBscQ6AEIKDAC#v=onepage&q=the%20five%20secret%20societies%20that%20escaped%20sardis&f=false
"I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth!" Revelation 3:15-16
"I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth!" Revelation 3:15-16
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