From Jan:
All the angels mentioned in the
Bible are----male in name and nature!!!!!
From Tove Dahl, Norway:
[Note:
Tove sent this vertically compressed
picture of Todd Bentley wearing a T-shirt with a horrible
picture. The comment below explains the reason for the
distortion.-- the result of trying to print from one of
the many videos of his performance.]
I have studied
"God" channel's videos from Lakeland for some weeks. Started
hoping for a God-sent revival, but found something else. Your
articles about Lakeland corresponds very much with what I have
found myself. It is very false -- and very dangerous. It
is astonishing how naive and without knowledge about non-christian
supernatural phenomenas Christians are, believing all
supernatural experiences being sent from God.
However: I have discovered something about Todd which I have not
seen commented, neither in Crossword or elsewhere: On a video
from either the 28th or 29th of april, Todd exposed himself with
a
T-shirt with a big picture on
front: A picture of the BEAST!
( It is unbelievable--a real "show-down"!) I did not believe
my own eyes, but I had to!
It was a sort of face -- a
mixture of animal and man, with fangs (hoggtenner på
norsk), and a scornfull mouth. And from this face there
went coulored and shining white streams. I guess these are "the
FIRE"-streams that works the miracles. I believe the devil MUST
put his fingermark on what is going on! (He is craving for being
higher and better than God--and certainly he now gets much more
praise and admiration among people in Lakeland than what God
gets.)
One would think that Todds "mentors" would see to that he
dropped this T-shirt, but he put it on again some 3 weeks later.
I hope you will be able to seek up this video and print out this
picture as it is. And publish it, to open the eyes of seduced
christians, (if possible).
I tried myself to print it out - -stopped the video and printed.
But the result was not good: It was sort of compressed,
and without colours (I have only a black/white printer). But I
send you a scan of the print, and hope you get an impression of
what it is all about, although it is far from accurate.
From June J:
Thank you for your review of "The
Shack". Your article was an answer to prayer!
I picked up the book in the Christian book section of WalMart.
At first I thought it was going to be a real thriller. As I read
further, I kept feeling more and more uncomfortable at the
things I was reading, but I did finish the book. Then I went
straight to the garbage can and threw it away. I didn't want
anyone else to read it and get deceived.
Our local Christian book store is really promoting it.
One of my friends forgot I hold told her about the book and the
book store talked her in to buying it. When I explained the lies
in it, she checked through it, took it back to the book store
and got her money back. She told them that was not a book they
should be selling.
Now, I am learning that several people, whom I believe to
truly love God and His Word, have read it and are saying what a
wonderful book it is. So far, I've been able to convince
several people that it is not a "Christian" book, but I did not
realize that it was based on New Age beliefs. I just felt God
prompting me that something was not right.
I am giving copies of your article to others in hopes I can stop
the spread of the lies of this book.
From Dennis:
[RE:
The Freemasons] I came
across your web page during a search regarding "freemasons" and
read the article by "a concerned Christian researcher who
prefers to remain anonymous" I have always found this type of
article by an unknown author somewhat amusing. The reason for
this is if you believe in something why does one have to hide
their identity. I am always open minded when it comes to others
and the way they worship.
Some have good reasons
for remaining anonymous when they share something publicly,
Dennis.
What amazes me is how Christians and especially the Catholic
church are so closed minded and walk through life with blinders
on. 99 % of the world believes in God and the creator of the
universe. Freemasons open there doors to all men that believe in
a creator of the universe. The masons are always ridiculed for
the "secret symbols" and the "secret cult society" I am always
amazed at how the catholic church was formed and all the things
that must go on behind closed doors regarding priests.
Man was on this earth a long time before Jesus and had there own
beliefs. I have many close Jewish freinds, and not being Jewish
find their point of view very interesting. Their belif does not
make me like them any less. Thanks for letting me respond.
Do you have a statistical
source for the 99%, Dennis?
Keep in mind
that neither Communists nor Buddhist or others who believe
in an impersonal "force" believe in "God." Animists and
other polytheists believe in gods, not God. And a large
percentage of those who believe a single God, do not see him
as their creator. Finally, only a minority believe who would
agree that God is the Creator know and trust the God of the
Bible. This chart may be helpful:
Charts:
Five Types of Religious Expressions
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Question:
"As 1 Peter 5:8-9 tells us, our adversary is like a "lion
waiting to devour." If I, as a Christian could feel such
palpable evil and dread, I shudder to think what awaits those
who do not turn to Christ! How real our adversary is, and how
true it is that we do not battle against flesh and blood! How
much we might rather that it
was flesh and blood
rather than the sinister cloud of evil that it is. How ever do
you do it? How ever do you actually hold a book from the
occult in your hands?
Answer: I believe God gives
each of us different assignments,
and when His individual assignment deals specifically
with spiritual warfare, He gives us
strength and insight for that particular battle.
In our section on The Names of God (under
Victory) you can find
My
Shepherd. It describes two events He used to train me for
spiritual warfare and prepare me for His specific assignments. |
From
Lynn Stuter:
[RE:
“The
Secret”--Christianity or New Age] I watched “The
Secret.” First impressions are always important and what I saw
first and heard first reminded me very much of the dirges or
chants of the Druids that permeated pagan England and Ireland.
I visited the Druid grounds that surround Blarney Castle when I
was in Ireland. I have never felt the presence of such evil in
my entire life.
Next, I noted
not the light of joy or the colors of inspiration but rather the
colors of darkness, of secretiveness, of mysticism, throughout
the movie. When you want to inspire you don’t use black or red
as was used in “The Secret”, you use pastels.
My first
impression was then reinforced by the music which was also dark,
occult, ritualistic; very much the dirge of Satanism; the chant
of Druidism. Accompanying this was the visuals that were very
much occult.
All of this
overpowered any positive message intended. I’m not sure how
anyone could watch that and not come away with an overwhelming
sense of Satanism. This movie was made in the shadow of Satan
whose hand and presence were very evident to me.
Lynn's Website:
http://www.learn-usa.com/
From
Kim N. Stager:
[
New
Mask for an Ancient Secret] Thanks again for another
great article on the coming -- rather now present -- apostate
church. The only thing left is the rapture of the true believers
for this church to take its place in prophesy in the ushering in
of the Antichrist by its False Prophet and Mark of the Beast.
As usual, as time draws nigh, we can see how the Devil, within
God's providence of course, is accomplishing prophesy. Just a
few short years ago--nay, months ago--I still wondered how all
God's prophesy was going to come about in terms of its
specifics. But as these last few months--maybe as long ago as
9/11--I have been seeing Matthew 24 in more full technicolor
view.
Though I fully expected to see the false church arise these last
few months or years. And as this process has accelerated at an
accelerating rate. The idea America could become full blown
pagan, though I was watching for it, was still a wonder. But as
time has passed, paganism has come to fruition before our very
eyes. With Americans--even professing Christians--mostly unaware
of this transformation. Most even denying this is taking place.
And mocking those who say so to them. Clearly, only
Spiritual-Biblical answers to this transformation are valid and
revealing.
And as we are clearly seeing--the first subtle, now in your face
pagan--false Christanity is sweeping America and the world these
last few years. As the true pagan is shedding light for all to
see who will that the professing Christian church is just as
pagan. Thougth by its very sinister nature it is more
efficacious at deceiving the whole world. Even the elect if it
were possible. Praise God it is not. But what a shame for the
deceived!
God's gospel in Christ Jesus by the Holy Spirit is the only Way.
From Gloria C.:
Did Akiane see God?
John 1:18 "No man has seen God
at any time."
Exodus 33:20 "Thou can't see my face: for there shall be no
man see me and live."
The Holy Scripture contradicts Akiane's vision in
which she claimed to go to heaven and see God. I will choose
God's word over her experience. Beware of false prophets. I
studied guided visualization, a type of demon inspired, Eastern
religious experience and , that is what Akiane is describing
below. Pray for her. She is using automatic writings from a
demon, in my opinion. I don't rely on experiences, I rely on
God's word. Also, if so many secular humanists, such as Oprah
are promoting her, that is a real red flag to me.
I agree what she has produced is exceptional, but I have to use
God's word, to show this is NOT from God. See the quote below
from
http://newconnexion.net/article/03-06/Akiane_Kramarik.html
"I was with God again, and He told
me to pray continually. He showed me where He lived. I was
climbing transparent stairs; underneath I saw gushing
waterfalls, and as I was approaching Him, His body was pure and
intense light. What impressed me the most was His hands
-- they were gigantic! I saw no bones, or veins, no skin or
blood, but maps and events. Then He told me to memorize
thousands upon thousands of wisdom words on a scroll that did
not look like paper, but more like intense light. And in
a few seconds I got somehow filled up. From now on I will get up
early to paint. I hope one day I'd be able to paint what I was
shown."
That link certainly
leads to a revealing New Age website, Gloria. And the quote
sounds very similar to other New Age visions that focus on
strange and intense light. No wonder Satan is called
Lucifer. From the beginning of her fame, Akiane's poems and
paintings have suggested a counterfeit god and a New Age
spirituality.
From Kim:
[RE:
Conversations With Satan]
As the time grows shorter for the return of Christ, we will see
apostasy increasing at an increasing rate and social breakdown
of all manner and variety as the Bible reveals. And the
ascendance of in-your-face Satanic manifestation in all areas of
life. Simple paganism writ large in the world, without apology
of any kind. Just pure promotion with pride. What a shame!
Though I agree with the exposing of such apostasy, I would carry
the arguments of "Discernment Group" further on the one hand and
less on the other. On the one hand, then, we need to keep in
mind God's word speaks clearly on the subject of deception,
idolatry, throughout Scripture because He does not want us to
be ignorant of the wiles of the Devil and his minions in
both the spiritual and the material realms. And since God
clearly tells us there is no Truth in Satan, then there is no
Truth in him. None! He does not even use Truth.
I agree with
you. The Bible warns us that Satan will deceptivey quote
Scriptures, but his distortions and unbiblical contexts
always twists the truth into a tempting lie.
For the only Truth in us is the result of the work of the
indwelling Spirit of God. And so Satan and all unbelievers are
none of His. So we must preach the gospel of God to the world
that whosoever will might be Saved. Humans only, of course. Not
demons, Satan, or so-called hybrid demon-humans of pagan myth.
As well, just because
Satan can accurately quote portions of Scripture, such is
not the same as Truth of
God's word by
the
Holy Spirit.
Certainly all false religions have this type of so called truth
whether they use similar words or the same words as biblical
Scripture. Or even if they use a similar meaning or the same
meaning when speaking or writing.
But, again, God's Truth is
only known
to born again believers by the Holy Spirit as we know and
consider the whole council of God. Not just snippets here and
there for the purposes of dialectic. For God's word is perfectly
interwoven, non-superfluous Truth. If even one deception is
introduced to Scripture, then all of Scripture is deceived if
such one deception remains accepted as Truth when it is a lie.
Just as the Bible tells us. Are not all cults manifested in this
way? The Truth about deception in Scripture is apart of this
interwoven, non-superfluous Truth of God's word and does not
contradict what I said about the nature of God's word. For there
is either Truth about God's Truth, or Truth about deception. For
any free will not submitted to God's results in deception of
God's Truth. There is no other option to God's absolute Truth.
So let us not be led astray in the midst of the growing apostasy
all around us. Let us not let the apostates set our agenda or
our speaking the Truth in love God's way. We also need not
partake of their dialectics. Instead, we need to, by the Holy
Spirit--like Jesus when He was tempted by the Devil--approach
any response to deceptive argumentation from the point of
discernment of the intent of Satan, and not give legitimacy to
his objective statements. For this is his method to entrap us
and make us ineffectual. By getting us to pursue rabbit trails
with him. The Socratic method, if you will. See the books of
Timothy, etc.
Let us be holy as God is holy. So let us not mix our fleshly
worldly intellectual thinking with Godly reasoning and logic of
God. For they are not the same and do not mix. Truth in the
world has allot to do with factual accuracy, reasonable human
reason and logic so-called, and the so-called scientific method
of testing the material world for effects we postulate. Be they
social or natural effects. Though we might, by God's permissive
will and providence, be able to manipulate the material world to
our purposes--we think--such is not the same as Truth.
As an example, the notion that the universe is constrained by
so-called immutable laws of physics is not Truth. Science may
test such laws but they also know they are not immutable.
Science also knows these
laws were not in existence before or during the so-called Big
Bang. Etc.
Besides, the Bible clearly tells us Jesus the Christ holds all
things together. And that
He created
the material universe we know from nothing. So neither is
so-called science Truth, nor is it accurate factually in
totality. Only in part for our manipulation for our purposes.
However, then, such is no Truth at all. It is not even factually
accurate in totality. Nor often in part either. That is why when
we manipulate the world, we cause so-called unintended effects.
That is why even medicines are not really effective. Only for a
time is all. Let us not be deceived by worldly knowledge or its
derived truths or accurate facts so-called. Etc. For we are to
be in the world but not of it.
God's word reveals God and His offered Salvation in His Son by
the Holy Spirit. So we must see from
God's perspective as
to what Truth is. For idolatry, deception, makes God a lie and
the lie--idols with demons back of them--gods or god in the case
of Satan. Instead, we need always contextualize all worldly
knowledge within the Bible. Not the other way around. For the
other way around is deception. For we are called to be not
conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the power of
the Holy Spirit. Praise God!
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