End of Year Review 2016: Ever Closer to Rome’s Grand Master Plan
As we draw 2016 to a close, it’s crucial to reflect on the direction in which the evangelical churches are heading. Many have deluded themselves into believing that their efforts are succeeding in converting Catholics to Christ. However, the reality is that these same evangelicals are increasingly integrating themselves into the very systems they once opposed, joining the Roman Catholic Church in its grand rituals, observing its feast days, holy days of obligation, and other long-established Catholic customs and traditions. This is not a minor shift—it signals a far deeper convergence between Protestantism and Rome.
When it comes to religion, tradition often holds more sway than scriptural authority. We see this not only in Catholicism but also in other groups, such as the Black Israelites (also known as the Black Hebrew Israelites), who are no exception to this rule. Their traditions, despite their departure from orthodox Christian doctrine, hold far more power than Scripture itself, leading to practices that elevate tradition over the Gospel.
In 2016, we have witnessed increasing divisions and contentions, particularly over non-essential doctrines such as eschatology. These theological debates, while important, have become so consuming that they have caused many to lose sight of what truly matters. This infighting, particularly within evangelical circles, has led many away from their first love—Christ—and allowed satanic influences to take root within our fellowships. As we bicker and argue over prophecy, we fail to see the broader spiritual battle unfolding around us.
The ongoing debate over the timing of the rapture, for instance, has been weaponized as a distraction, serving to cover up the hypocrisy that pervades many Christian circles. In doing so, we play directly into the hands of Rome, which is inching ever closer to its goal of extinguishing the evangelical church worldwide. Meanwhile, the Jewish people prepare for the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem—a sign, perhaps, that time is running out for all. The questions of doctrine and eschatology that divide us should be put into perspective, as there is an urgent need to return to sound biblical teaching, which many have lost sight of over the years.
It is my belief that God will judge the churches for their rebellion. In the end, He will send a spiritual famine, withdrawing His presence from those who have abandoned His truth. The Scriptures tell us that one of the signs of Christ’s return will be the great apostasy—the global departure from the truth of Scripture. As we read in 2 Thessalonians 2, this apostasy is not only about doctrinal error but about a rejection of God’s commandments in favor of human traditions. Many churches today, rather than focusing on the Gospel, are more concerned with redefining what it means to preach it.
Perhaps most troubling is the widespread celebration of Christmas and Easter among evangelical circles. These holidays, despite their Christian veneer, are deeply rooted in Roman Catholic traditions—traditions that many reformers like the Puritans, Anabaptists, Quakers, and Presbyterians once rejected as idolatrous and incompatible with true Christian faith. Yet today, many evangelicals participate in these holidays without considering their pagan and Catholic origins.
Christmas, for example, is not merely about the birth of Christ as many would like to believe. It has its roots in the Catholic Mass, with its focus on the re-birth of Christ in the elements of bread and wine. The same can be said of Easter, which, at its core, revolves around the sacrificial nature of the Mass. Despite their claims to be about Christ, these holidays cannot be separated from the Catholic liturgical practices that undergird them. It’s akin to someone practicing yoga for its physical benefits while completely ignoring its roots in Hindu spirituality. Can one truly separate the practice from its origins?
The Mass, at the heart of both Christmas and Easter, is a ritual that I believe is inherently pagan in nature. It represents a sacrifice that is antithetical to the biblical gospel, yet millions of Catholics continue to participate in it, relying on it for their salvation. Even worse, many evangelical churches have now begun to participate in these practices or accept them, inadvertently endorsing the Roman Catholic view of salvation that undermines the doctrine of justification by faith alone. This sends a troubling message to Catholics, one that distorts the very essence of the Gospel and Christ’s sacrifice for our sins.
In many ways, Christmas has become a symbol of this theological compromise. While it is marketed as a time to celebrate the birth of Christ, the holiday has become a vehicle for perpetuating the false sacrament of the Mass, which teaches that Christ’s flesh and blood are consumed in a ritualistic reenactment of His sacrifice. Evangelicals who engage in these practices, even with the best of intentions, may fail to recognize that the core teachings of Christmas are incompatible with biblical Christianity.
As we read in Mark 7:6-13, Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for holding human traditions above the commandments of God. His words ring true today: many churches, in their efforts to keep traditions alive, have forsaken the clear teachings of Scripture. We are not to honor God with our lips while our hearts are far from Him. Yet, this is what many evangelicals are doing when they embrace practices that are rooted in Catholicism and reject the Gospel message in favor of human traditions.
I often find myself in debate with fellow evangelicals who argue that as long as Christmas and Easter are celebrated with a focus on Christ, they are acceptable. However, this logic is flawed. By the same reasoning, one could argue that Mormonism, Islam, or even Neo-Nazism can all be celebrated as long as they mention Christ. Where, then, do we draw the line?
What is most tragic is that billions of Catholics around the world will participate in the Mass, placing their faith not in Christ alone, but in the authority of the Pope. The Catholic Church teaches that salvation is found through submission to the Church’s authority rather than through faith in Christ alone. This false doctrine has led countless souls astray, and yet many evangelicals refuse to reach out to Catholics with the truth of the Gospel.
It is important to ask ourselves: why did the Puritans, Anabaptists, Quakers, and Presbyterians reject the celebration of Christmas? These early reformers saw through the superficial layers of tradition and recognized the underlying idolatry that these holidays perpetuated. They understood that true worship of Christ requires a rejection of the traditions of Rome, not an accommodation of them.
In the broader context, 2 Thessalonians 2:3 warns us that before Christ’s return, there will be a great falling away, a widespread rejection of truth. We are witnessing this today, as many churches depart from the faith, embracing worldly practices and doctrines that are contrary to the Word of God. The rise of liberal Christianity, which seeks to reconcile Scripture with modern culture and science, is another sign of this apostasy. The idea that love for humanity should supersede doctrinal truth is a dangerous distortion of the Gospel.
As liberal theologians push for a “tolerant” Christianity, they abandon the authority of Scripture and promote a version of Christianity that is so diluted it bears little resemblance to the faith once delivered to the saints. This is the theology of the postmodern church, a church that values humanistic ideals over the timeless truths of Scripture.
For many, this compromise is so deeply ingrained that they fail to recognize the apostasy that is unfolding before their eyes. They have traded the fear of God for a misguided notion of love—a love that tolerates error and promotes unity at the expense of truth. This is the essence of the social gospel, which prioritizes human relationships over biblical fidelity.
As we look ahead to the future, we must recognize that the time of the Gentiles is nearly over. God is preparing to turn His focus back to Israel, fulfilling His promises to His people and bringing about the salvation of Israel in the last days. As believers, we must be vigilant and prepared for the imminent return of Christ.
We do not need to look far to see the influence of Satan in the world. From the blatant evils of Hollywood to the subtle infiltration of false teachings in the church, the enemy is at work. But the most dangerous manifestation of his influence is in the church itself, where doctrines of demons are masquerading as the truth.
The year 2016 may be remembered as the year when the church was further lulled into complacency, distracted by endless debates over prophecy and eschatology, while the true battle for truth rages on. The false predictions of a global economic collapse and other sensationalist claims have only served to distract us from the real issues at hand. We must remain focused on the Gospel and on the return of our Lord, for time is short and the day of His coming is drawing near.
As we conclude this review, let us not forget the words of Christ in Revelation, where He warns the churches to repent and return to their first love. The days are growing darker, and we must be ready for the coming of the Bridegroom.
An increase of wickedness of the pagan and satanic mystery religions has increased over the years in the UK for example as seen at Beltane Fire Festival as a cultural event, this event is also practiced across europe, warning these videos below are not suitable for children or those who are sensitive.
As spiritual darkness sweeps in like a flood, those who are faithful must raise a standard against it.
Some of these pagan practices have become mainstream in the evangelical church, such as the labyrinths used at Beltane. The UK as a whole has entered an increasing state of rebellion against God, and the flaunting of sin, demonstrated in our streets across the UK, has erupted into violence—not just in the UK but around the world. This confirms the truth of Scripture, as stated in Matthew 24:37–39: “But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.”
In the book of Genesis, it says that the people in Noah’s day were excessively violent (Genesis 6:13). In my lifetime, I have seen violence steadily increase. Though it was always present in the background, in recent years, the scale of violence has become blatant. From the butchery and genocide committed in the name of Islam to ordinary people committing acts of brutality and murder, we have also witnessed a rise in drunkenness in city streets. This issue continues unabated.
In my end-of-year report, I do not feel we are in a position to celebrate or be joyful; rather, the churches should be in a state of repentance and lamentation. What we find, however, is the opposite. Churches are inviting the goats of the world into their congregations, failing to recognise that Scripture is clear: we should not be in fellowship with unbelievers. As believers, instead of inviting the unsaved to our meetings, we should be taking the gospel to them. This is another sign that the churches are apostate, spiritual tombs, desolate and morally sold out to the world. In just two years, churches have not only accepted occult, Gnostic, mystical, and pagan practices, but they are now also encouraging and justifying same-sex marriage. The churches are spiralling rapidly into complete corruption, decadent and in a state of sin. They have committed gross harlotry by sleeping with the enemies of the cross.
Churches are displaying Catholic images to the extent that they are in fellowship with the Church of Rome. The Vatican buildings, full of pagan and satanic symbols, have been mixed with religion. Even Prince Charles stated in his recent Christmas message, “Whichever religious path we follow, the destination is the same: to value and respect the other person; accepting their right to live out their peaceful response to the love of God.” (Source: The Daily Telegraph)
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Prince Charles is openly consulting with Jesuits, Islamic leaders, the Pope, and other religious leaders to spread his message that peace can only be achieved if all religions come together. He seems to believe that the God of the Bible is the same as the gods of other religions and that all paths lead to the same destination. However, the Bible does not acknowledge any respect for other religions. According to 1 John 2:22, Prince Charles would be categorised as a liar, for he does not believe that Jesus is the only Saviour and the sole way to heaven. His actions deny and reject Christ’s scriptural authority.
The Bible teaches that there is only one way to salvation, through Jesus Christ, not through other religions (Acts 4:12).
In the UK, there is a lack of people who will stand up and contend for the faith. Very few actually engage in witnessing, and many Christians attending meetings are so caught up with everyday concerns that witnessing is at the bottom of their priorities. Many sit in conferences and meetings, growing fat on knowledge, while many on the city streets are dying. These rough sleepers often have time to listen to the gospel. Roman Catholics, who attend Mass every Friday, are in bondage to their religion, lacking assurance of salvation. In my experience of witnessing to Catholics outside their churches, many are open to sharing and discussing their faith, providing an opportunity to show them the errors of Roman Catholicism and lead them to the truth of Christ, with the hope of winning them out of the RCC.
2016 was a year in which even the Jehovah’s Witnesses put many churches to shame, as they were out every day in cities and town centres, faithfully witnessing for Jehovah’s organisation (the Watch Tower and Bible Tract Society). The Mormons were equally dedicated in this regard. Evangelicals have been duped into thinking Mormons are saved, unaware that Mormons are polytheists.
The few groups who do proselytise are not focused on the gospel. They demonstrate their rejection of Romans 1:16 and Mark 16:15.
The Bible teaches that, in the end times, the flock will be scattered because of false pastors. The Church has been warned about God’s judgments upon believers, which are necessary to purify the body of Christ. Could it be that in the coming year this might unfold? Only God knows. We must be prepared to stand firm and trust in Him amidst the storms of life as we endure.
When our time of testing arrives, we must earnestly seek to remain faithful. I am not referring to being ready for the great tribulation, as tribulation already exists in the world. Many have lost their lives for their faith in the past 25 years. In the face of trials and despair, we are encouraged to do one thing: “And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” (Luke 21:28)
We can have confidence knowing that Christ has conquered death and sin: “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Cor 15:55-57)
Miguel Hayworth
Stranger things can happen
The strange and treacherous world of politics and religion
As we look forward to a new year, 2017, we also look back to it being 16 years after Y2K, one of the greatest examples of “fake news.” Or the Fake news that our own government took down the twin towers in NY instead of Islamic terrorists. It is 15 years after 911 and the predictions of doom have not stopped. Many are fearful of the world we now live in, some are justified and some are not.
Clearly the world is at a dangerous place at the moment, numerous unstable leaders and dictators threaten the freedom of others, some things stay the same and some things change (Venezuela, Cuba). At the top of our concerns is a religion that says they are for peace have leaders threaten and kill others. Iran continues to threaten Israel and the West. Especially now that we have a new president who will not give them billions of dollars and continue to endorse a façade of a peace treaty. Education centers have brought mass confusion taking the youth captive by ideologies and philosophies that are contrary to America’s traditions and freedom and what is actually true. Our education process has become politicized. Our education systems have become populated with rebels against America and her traditions (religious and freedom).
Teachers are authoritarian figures to our children, but they are rarely questioned as being wrong. Parents are questioned more than they are. We must take the time to educate our children to reverse what they hear at school even if it is 15 minutes a day around the dinner table (apparently another outdated tradition)
But fear is not to be the reaction of any Christian, we instead have been given power, love and a sound mind. Sound minds are not what we see in abundance today, insanity has become the new norm. If only people’s noses grew like Pinocchio’s when they lie, we could see the truth immediately. Still, some would blame it on a disorder or purposely ignore their lying. Because they already live by lies and feast on them. The collective population lives by lies from the news on politics and religion[s].
Strange things happen when you purposely blind yourself to the truth. When truth is not the center of one’s life and being, logic and reality is pushed to the wayside. To see this we only have to look at our education, schools and universities that teach rebellion more than learning.
Flowers were symbolic of the new revolutionary movement in America in the 60’s, This longing to bring a communal utopia is still alive. Songs like when you come to San Francisco wear a flower in your hair has endured. This goal has not died, in fact, many of these people became Aquarian conspirators and joined our universities or became eco warriors, many want a global government. They joined the system to have it implode from within (like Alinsky taught) … And they nearly got their way.
The dominating news over the last several months and even now is the election. Our newsletter states we cover events that affect us, this includes outside faith and religion.
The debates in the United States are over, the people have spoken by voting. Even from space, U.S. astronaut Shane Kimbrough, a member of the main crew to the International Space Station (ISS) filed his ballot from the International Space Station. That’s a first.
In a reaction to a nearly everything the new progressives artificially imposed on America, the people responded. Of course the news media and many involved cannot understand how this reversal happened. Over 70% of the country did not like the direction we were going in but they could not hear them in their bubble. It was always there, it just did not have the ability for action until this November
We used to put our shoe on the left foot first, now it will be the right foot first. Nevertheless, there is far too much anger and resentment mostly from emotional infants reacting; who did not get their way. They are more than distraught; they are apoplectic! Life has crashed in on some of these students who thought their liberal global social citizenry would be realized.
This paradigm shift is called an election. One side wins the other side loses. I know this competition is not conducive to the schools these days, where everyone gets a trophy for showing up and trying, but this is the way it is in real life. Not everything goes the way we want in life.
For several years we have been watching a severing of the country from its constitution. The same has been happening in the church – we are being severed from the Bible. We have the liberal progressives ruling in government and the same attitude is in the church. You can identify them, as they teach Christianity without the Bible. Jesus said we are sanctified by the word, without it we join the world and get conformed to its ways, trapped and useless.
Jesus speaks to the Ephesian church about returning to their first love, that his presence would be among them collectively (not as individuals).The church has already been half muzzled by silencing our speech where one cannot exercise judgment on false teaching from inside the church. Those who do are banned, removed. Jesus also spoke to individuals in the Laodicean church because the Church itself would not let him in. Watch out for those that want to silence the voices that discern and pursue the truth, we have a right to defend the Scripture and protect our brothers and sisters from lies.
What will become of us when we have very few teachers of the word that are willing to stand up for the word and resist the tide of unbiblical change[s] that has come to our doors?
We have some lessons to learn from what just happened in America, for it is unprecedented. Lets grasp this teachable moment. Can the church do the same reversal that happened in politics?
I don’t think many of us realize how far gone the church is with the prophetic movements influence, the kingdomizers, the “everyone is like Jesus movement” (heal and do miracles), or the word faith speak and receive that has made itself welcome in so many churches. Or the most hideous of all, interfaith (Emergent), synthesizing what is foreign to Christ’s teachings and practices.
Like mystics and Gnostics, so many are taught by experience, while the Scripture tells us to learn by doctrine. Live out what we learn through the Holy Spirit to see God change other lives by the GOSPEL and discipleship. Remember Jesus’ words before He left (Mt.28), teach, disciple, baptize.
To enforce a Christian government on people by apostles and prophets makes them politicians not servants, the government is upon Jesus’ shoulders not the church. Dominionists want authority to rule, because of their post millennial view that have made a huge error- that they will put things in order and hand everything over to Jesus when He comes. The Bible says no such thing.
The big no no’s
Two things you do not openly talk about; politics and religion – especially at thanksgiving. At risk of igniting more controversy, let’s talk about both. Politics affects everyone’s daily life, Religion (faith) affects only a few. You can be wrong in politics but you can’t be wrong in religion (faith), it can cost you your soul.
Americas dedication in faith has waned and been replaced by politics, “in the party we trust.” Especially on the Democrat side, who are the least religious of both parties, attracts the communists, Marxists and Leninists whom all oppose God.
The world is controlled by politics through various governments. The church, individuals are supposed to be controlled by God, Jesus Christ through under shepherds, the pastors who are to care for the sheep. In our day there’s a political machine and there is a religious machine. There are those in politics who genuinely want to make life better for people and those who enslave them by the system. It is the same in the church, and we were warned by Jesus about those who make disciples after themselves, who will use and abuse you.
The day the Pope grieved.
Having a title or a position does not make one a leader, it may in politics but not in the true faith. I have seen enough pastors fail in their duties in small churches. Pope Francis who apparently is the sole representative of Christ on earth according to his church (not God’s) who was voted in as an apostolic successor, said the death of Cuba’s revolutionary leader Fidel Castro was “sad news” and that he was grieving and praying for his repos. Castro who was baptized a Roman Catholic and was educated by the same Jesuit order Francis belongs to. Castro was a devout atheist and his regime seized property, nationalized homes and businesses declaring Cuba an atheist/communist state when he rose to power in 1959.
Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/26/pope-francis-grieves-over-the-death-ofexcommunicated-atheist-dictator-fidel-castro/#ixzz4T80GrF8Z
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/pope-Vatican-Fidel-Castro-Cuba/2016/11/26/id/760712/ https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2016/11/30/semper-fidel-2/
Castro, a communist dictator who hated Christ kept people from worship of the true God dies and this so called representative of Jesus calls him a deceased dignitary, offering prayers to the Lord for his rest calling on the maternal intercession of our Lady of the Charity of El Cobre, patroness of that country.
The media remorsed along with the Pope calling Castro an aging grandfather, they maximized their comments to make him into a hero. The fact is he was a modern day dictator and oppressor of his people. And the church should not forgot, Benny Hinn prophesied his death for the year 2000. 16 years later Hinn is proven wrong as time is the enemy of all false prophets.
Both religion and politics can tear a nation apart or bring it together
The Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone he wishes” (Dan. 4:17). Politics is one of many ways God can use to accomplish His will. Evil men can abuse their political power, just like a pastor or leader can abuse his position; and they will all answer for it. Many of the pastors have also, in fact many Pastors act more like politicians or CEO’s than shepherds. Wake up church, they have left their post and calling, or were never called in the first place. It’s not always that hard to tell between a shepherd and a hireling. One cares, they protect and feed the sheep. To their pastors shame so many go to church to get fed, only to go home hungry. We are in a time of spiritual starvation.
In America we are a republic. It is the peoples will and if people want evil or corruption they can choose it, God can allow it, or by his mercy He can intervene.
The United States of America is a Republic
The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States is an expression of allegiance to the Flag of the United States and the republic of the United States of America, originally composed by Colonel George Balch in 1887,[3][4][5] later revised by Francis Bellamy in 1892 and formally adopted by Congress as the pledge in 1942.[6] The official name of The Pledge of Allegiance was adopted in 1945. The last change in language came on Flag Day 1954 when the words “under God” were added.[7]
I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” first version 1892. With various adjustments we now have the 1954 version “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
What makes this so important is the capturing of a sense of united patriotism for a country that acknowledges God and is a Republic, not a democracy (nor are we a theocracy). Putting ones hand over the heart and repeating this is NOT like the Nazis who put their hands upward toward the fuhrer, or the Romans who hailed Caesar. For children, citizens, those who serve it is to be a reminder of who we are, who we are supposed to be. Some want both republic and God to be removed. Today, those who dislike anything we do burn the flag which is a symbol of Americas freedom and ways.
Maybe the church needs to take the Scripture just as seriously to confess Christ, though we are not a nation, but his body, we could use some reminders of who we are and what we are supposed to be. Good or bad, this was basically the creeds intention in the early church. To have the church know and adhere to our doctrinal distinctive for spiritual unity
As a theocracy Israel had the Sh’ma, Deut.6:4, only they were a nation God controlled. And we will have no perfect government until Jesus our Messiah returns, so we can do the best with what we have.
The difference between Republic and a theocracy is that in the Republic the Government rules according to the laws set up by men. A Theocracy lives under the Law of God. Though we say “One nation under God” we allow pluralism of religions and it is only a cliché for most people today. America has elements of a democracy in our Republic. But we are not a democracy but a representative Republic, giving the states sovereignty.
A looming Crises?
The forming of the electoral college. Since there are more populated states, Small states were worried that states with large populations would have more sway. This is why there must be electorals to be fair, otherwise one can campaign in 4-6 states to win and the rest of the country has no voice.
The Electoral College is how we officially determine who our president is. We are a union of 50 states, called the United States of America. By early morning Nov.9 2016 the total Electoral votes number were 306 for Trump, Clinton 232, according to The Wall Street Journal. Both candidates had the goal (and agreed) to win the electoral votes of each state, 270 electoral votes to win. Winning the popular votes per state are the only popular votes that count, which are the electoral’s under our constitutional system. Only those who win the electoral college serve as president. You don’t change the rules after the fact. Trump received 60 percent of all states. http://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/president.
What we have just witnessed is as close to miracle that most will ever see. All the naysayers of the news said he had no way to win; they gave enough false reports to make sure of this. But he found an alternate way. This was a total uphill climb for the Republican (no matter who it was) since it was already stacked with assurances for the democrats. Hillary basically got the states that always vote democratic, except for a few upsets.
The left has become so discombobulated, they fear America may return to its traditional values of yesteryear before globalism was introduced. Or Biblical values that please God instead of sinful man.
First came the effort to do a recount by those in disbelief, and it came up empty. Why are they not also checking the votes in states where Hillary win was close? Maybe trump has votes to gain there as well?
Now we have one Democratic member of Congress has called to delay the vote for president while an investigation of Russian involvement in the election is underway. One Republican has joined with 79 Democratic electors in calling for an intelligence briefing.
Let’s be clear, no one broke into any voting machine to alter our vote counting, the DNC (and Hillary’s server) were hacked months before and according to wiki leaks it was not the Russians. And furthermore no email has been rejected as false.
An email leaked between Clinton and Podesta indicated that: “Western intelligence, US intelligence and sources in the region” to accuse Qatar and Saudi Arabia of “providing clandestine financial and logistic support to ISIS and other radical Sunni groups in the region. What we find is that Hillary received a tremendous amount of funds from these same states, Saudi Arabia $10 million to $25 million; United Arab Emirates $1 milllion to $5 million; Qatar $1 million to 5 million, along with numerous other Arab states contributions. Many would consider this collusion at the highest level.
This effort to stall is spearheaded by California Democratic elector Christine Pelosi — daughter of reelected House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. It was rebuffed Friday (dec.16) by Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. This is politics in raw corrupted form. By Monday we will know where we stand as the electorals gather to vote
What we have now is a demoralizing of our country to have people have no confidence in his administration as well as foreign governments. “The Left” do not want to accept anyone who will run things that thinks differently than they do, especially Hollywood elites. Several main things are involved, global warming and Israel.
If this was reversed what do you think Hillary would say? Even with the recounts the electoral amounts stay the same (so far Trump has gained more from the recount). It’s time for everyone to accept this election as they have done before and hope that this change of policy turns out well for everyone.
As far as influencing an election, what of the current Administration we have going to Israel to influence their election on our dollars and trying to Stop Netanyahu from being elected. I don’t think they have anything to say to whomever hacked them when they tried to influence Israel’s election. http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/obama-israel-election-benjamin-netanyahu/2016/07/12/id/738318/
This has given us a reprieve from the leftist amoral policies that have been implemented for years that has taken us away from our founding of this nation. There is no one side that is pure these days, both have been corrupted but now we have a chance to deal with it.
Can the church do the same? We need a reprieve from the onslaught of false teachings
It would be good and beneficial to do a reset and go back to what we had before all the word faith prophets and apostle wanna be’s came along. Peter Wagner, Kim Clement are gone from the earth. No longer able to convince people of their teachings, prophecies and revivals. William Branham was just as convinced as he passed his enthusiasm to others, convincing them the angel of the Lord stood next to him doing the miracles. Even producing a fractured picture of a light to prove it. So began the Latter Rain movement that these men and so many others accepted.
The prophets called people to turn from sin to God, to repent. Back to the word of God from the prophets words. Today the prophets” shmooze, they speak good things, peace, prosperity, no wonder the people love them and do not notice they have taken them away from God and His word by their words, their ears are inflamed.
We have seen many people wake up about politics, can the church wake up to the faith delivered to us all or will we slip into a coma?
When one is in a cult or has a cult mentality they refuse to see the facts, they make their own way to their own conclusion. They reject the facts from the Scripture no matter how softly or strong you present it to them. This attitude can also be outside faith where reason and logic are to be the common of life.
Those who have faith understand the world and its condition. It can only make sense when one has an eternal perspective. Those without God try to make sense of the world but can’t. They can become angry, bitter at the world, the way it is and want control. Some want to create a utopia that befits their imagination. So politics, the party becomes their religion and God, it is called an ideology.
The unbeliever’s, can’t explain why the world is the way it is, its condition can only be understood by the bible which says it is fallen, corrupted. The world is in a fallen state, it is not conducive to peace and harmony, you must work at it to maintain it. Everything must be maintained or it falls apart. That includes government and the church.
There thinking process is deficient and can never come to the conclusion that conforms to reality. This does not mean they are all evil (though some are) but that their minds are darkened from sin and they need light. It is only when one refuses the light over and over again that they become evil.
The believer in Christ sees the world in a very different manner than those who do not believe. Their decision making is not the same and they understand morality becomes more minimized when sin is practiced. This is because we are made in Gods image, a moral likeness. Morality has memory, it comes by training (just as sin does). The Bible standards we practice produce ethics and are intrinsic to a godly life.
No matter who is our president as believers we will have to deal with the same corruption spreading to mankind. The Bible says this will increase in the end, yet we hold the answer.
2 Tim 3:12-14 “And all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 13 But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them”
As we begin a new year may we all have a renewed sense of service from the Lord being present with us in our relationships and work as we co-laborers with Him to those who are saved and the unsaved under all governments and spiritual belief’s.
The apostles of our Lord did not have it easy, but they are our examples (1 Cor. 4:11-13), but we can rejoice with them,
“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Cor. 15:57-58)
May you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Mike Oppenheimer