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Welcome to a site devoted to the Gospel of Jesus
Christ. It's my desire that the Lord would use these pages to proclaim His Gospel, to invite
people to put their trust in Him, to build His Ekklesia, and to warn of false gospels, false messiahs, and
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Our calling, as followers of Jesus, is to
proclaim the Truth
to whoever will listen and leave the results in God's hands.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is an
invitation, not a debate.
If we love people we will
warn them about that which draws them away from
a pure devotion to Jesus Christ.
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If you are an agnostic or atheist, nominal church-goer, or follower of
any of the world's religions, I invite you to surrender your life to
Jesus Christ and I encourage you to consider some of the articles in my section called, "New
Life in Jesus Christ".
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If you are a born-again follower of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, but have
never taken the time to re-evaluate the Evangelical sub-culture, I encourage you to consider
articles in the sections, "Counterfeit
Christianity" and "New Testament
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Relationship, not Religion
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The Word, not Traditions |
| This website was first posted in May of 1998. Much of the
material on this site is based on a presentation I was giving to groups
and individuals from about thirteen years ago until about six years ago. (May 2001) |
| "That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even
Christ..." Ephesians 4:14-15 |
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See information about the
current and two previous discussion boards.
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Pay No Attention
To Anything I Say
You have nothing to fear from me. I have no constituency;
no following. Even my closest friends don't take me seriously! I have no
power, so there's no need to pay any attention to what I say. Unless, of
course... I say something that happens to be Biblical. Then I encourage
you to agree and respond to it, not because I said it, but because it's
Biblical! The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.
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At a time when the whole
world is being united in a "Tower of Babel" vision of Global
Unity based on a false peace and a disregard for the truth, it is tragic
indeed that many of our most respected Evangelical celebrities are taking
part in leading their followers in this same direction.
Counterfeit
Christianity
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Surrounded by Apostasy
The Prayer of Jehoshaphat
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People like me, who see unbiblical philosophies and
want to call attention to them, must be careful not to imply
"heretic" every time we disagree with someone.
Other people, who are not accustomed to reasoning
about truth, have a tendency to see my disagreement with them as
"negative" or "divisive" or
"rebellious".
Our Lord will give us wisdom and grace to speak the Truth
in Love.
The Freedom to Disagree
Three Choices for Truth
Contend for the Faith
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Sometimes we're called to work towards the way
things should be.
Sometimes we're called to simply function in the
midst of the way things are.
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I'm reevaluating
...how I attempt to speak the truth in love.
As followers of Jesus we have got to be able to discuss controversial topics. Our unity in
the Spirit cannot be based on ignoring our differences. We have got to be able to warn
others about things that are false. We need to be able to discuss the teachings of popular
leaders and authors and speakers, naming their names. But, of course, we ought to be
motivated by love. And we ought not treat brothers we disagree with as if they were the
enemy. Warning of someone, by name, as being a false teacher or false prophet should be
based on clear cut evidence and a last resort. If you have opinions on this then let
me know. I'm open to rewriting my articles. I'm open to examining how to discuss truth
vs. error in the most effective and edifying way.
8/9/03
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Glorious Wars or
Heavenly Priorities?
Where do wars come from?
If we are protected, who should get the glory?
Who are our heroes?
Who or what should we trust in?
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Our
Calling
Our
Lord Jesus wants us to love Muslims, Jewish people, Hindus, Buddhists, Catholics, Freemasons,
Pagans, pagans, Apostate Evangelicals and everyone else.
"For
we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against
the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil
day, and having done all, to stand." Ephesians 6:12-13
In
the midst of all that is going on, followers of Jesus ought to try to be good citizens
without worshipping what our fellow citizens worship. We ought to pray for the leaders of the
world while understanding their true nature. Our calling is the same whether society is in the
midst of peace and prosperity or cataclysm and disaster. The whole world is being prepared for
a counterfeit Christ. We ought not be caught up in the manipulation of the masses, but we
ought to stand for our Lord Jesus, desiring to rescue individuals out of the corrupt world
system with its false christs and false gospels.
The September 11th Turning Point
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| My name is Jim
Baumgaertel. I live in Port Orchard, Washington
State with my wife, Kim, and four children. I work as an engineer who teaches people about power
plants. My family and I have been a part of assemblies that meet in homes.
We continue to fellowship with believers in homes and also we are part of a fellowship that
meets in a rented building. For more of my testimony please see my "Introduction"
or "The Summer of 76". For more insight into my
understanding of scripture please see my "Statement of Faith".
The Statement of Faith is subject to change as I pray that I would continue to be "transformed by the renewing of"
my mind (Romans 12:2) as I trust in Jesus, by the work of the Holy Spirit, according to God's Word,
the Bible. I want the Bible to be the standard of Truth, not mine or anyone's "Statement of
Faith"!
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| "Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our
Savior Jesus Christ;
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works."
Titus 2:12-14 |
| Some people may be concerned
that I criticize various individuals, organizations, movements, etc. But we are called
to Love the Truth and to Contend
for the Faith. Everything I've put on my website deals with something I consider to be very
serious as to "Who is Jesus Christ?" and "What is the Gospel?".
I have not tried to say who is a Christian and who is not. I've simply tried
to point out the many ways that Christians are being deceived.
When I became a Christian about 25 years ago, I was taught basic truths of
God's Word as to who Jesus is and what is the gospel. Over the years I've
been amazed at how there has been a continual perverting of these truths
within Evangelical Christianity. (May 2001) |
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might criticize someone else for, I have been guilty of sometime in my life to some degree. |
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"... Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice."
Philippians 1:18 |
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Questions to Ask Ourselves
Do we really belong to Jesus? Do we really believe his
death and resurrection is sufficient? That his grace is
sufficient? That the "fruit of the Spirit" can
come only by the work of the Holy Spirit? That only Jesus
can change the evil human heart? That only Jesus will
bring peace to the earth? Do we really believe that God
is sovereign?
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Just like when I became a Christian, I had to face the fact of the wickedness and hopelessness
of my own heart before I could recognize my need for a Savior. Similarly, we as Christians must
face the fact of the total wickedness and hopelessness of this World System before we can be set
free from our idolatrous attachments to it and be set free to truly put our hope in being with
the Lord Jesus in eternity.
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Any system of morals and ethics and values that either ignores or rejects Jesus Christ is just
another pagan religion. Even a system of Christian morals, without Jesus, is just another pagan
religion.
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| Self Esteem,
Sorcery, & Visions of Global Unity |
| Idolatry
vs. a pure devotion to Jesus Christ |
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FOUR WAYS CHRISTIANS ARE BEING DECEIVED
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Lucifer, The Garden of Eden, & The Tower of Babel |
The True Nature of the World System
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"Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God."
2 Corinthians 5:20 |
| Most
of the articles on this site are written by me. There are
several reviews of other peoples' books or articles, written by me, both critical and supportive.
I've tried to make it clear when articles I've posted are written by
someone else. |
Feel free to distribute any of my articles electronically or
in printed form, whether you agree with me or are wanting to refute me. Either way I would like to
hear from you about your use of my articles. You may link to this site or post any of my articles on
your site. Please email me and let me know. Another website that posts my articles or links to my
website is not necessarily endorsed by me. |
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"But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will."
2 Timothy 2:23-26 |
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Email address:
jimbaum@procinwarn.com
Web address: http://procinwarn.com |
