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Young Life: Ecumenical? (2/27/99)

"Young Life, an ecumenical Christian outreach ministry to youth, will be starting soon in North Kitsap." This was an announcement in the February 27, 1999 Bremerton Sun.

I've known a number of people who came to the Lord through Young Life, which I praise God for. There are several people who I greatly respect who are involved with Young Life.

But is "ecumenical" a term that a follower of Jesus should want to use in these last days? Within the broad scope of Christendom, "Ecumenical" means a movement towards increasing ecclesiastical unity, where religious denominations negotiate mergers, until eventually all protestant denominations can unite with Roman Catholicism. The "vision" of ecumenicalism doesn't stop there.

As the term and concept of "ecumenicalism" has infested evangelicalism, its meaning has been blurred. Many use it to mean, not organizational unity, but just a unity that crosses denominational boundaries. This sounds good on the surface, but it nearly always represents a unity at the expense of the truth; at the expense of sound doctrine (God's Word).

It's possible that the Young Life workers, who submitted the announcement to the Sun, simply meant that their organization was "non-denominational". If that's all they meant, then that is what they should say. To use the term "ecumenical" either shows an organization's true colors, or, at the very least, serves to blur the distinctions in these perilous last days. (See Four Ways Christians are Being Deceived)

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Impeachment of President Clinton (1/30/99)

It is obvious that President Clinton is an adulterer, dishonest, and generally immoral. According to God's Word we should continue to respect him as a leader, pray for him, and trust in the sovereignty of God (Romans 13:1-7, Titus 3:1-2, 1 Peter 2:13-20, 1 Timothy 2:1-2).

Those who defend him and support him as a leader are promoting an ungodly ruler who is in rebellion against God. If you want to begin to understand President Clinton's true "vision" for his country and the World System, check out a copy of Tragedy and Hope (1966) by Carroll Quigley, from your local library system.

Carroll Quigley was President Clinton's professor at Georgetown University. Clinton said, in his first nomination acceptance speech, that Mr. Quigley clarified his "vision", naming him by name. (See Nation ID Numbers.)

It is important to realize, however, that those who are campaigning for President Clinton's ouster are not necessarily the "Good Guys". This is yet another case in which Satan is working both sides of a worldly conflict. There are enemies of God on both sides. Realize that if you are not a child of God  you are an enemy of God (Be Reconciled with God).

Often times you hear religious leaders refer to John the Baptist in justifying the crusades against immoral political leaders. But it is one thing to rebuke a leader for immorality (Mark 6:17-28), and  quite another thing to yoke with worldly political agendas to oust a political leader. There is no indication that John the Baptist ever became a political activist to try to get a new Tetrarch. (See Crusades for "Morality", Political Action, Social Activism)

Followers of Jesus in these last days must step out of these worldly polarizations. We must realize that this World System is under the control of the evil one (1 John 5:19); that the rulers of this world are in rebellion against God (Psalm 2:2). We must realize that our hope is not in a "moral" political leader. "Moral" conservative Republicans will continue to lead us into the New World Order system of the Counterfeit Christ just as assuredly as a licentious liberal democrat. We ought to look to the New Testament for our calling and our purpose, realizing that our citizenship is in heaven (John 18:36, Philippians 3:20), not in this pagan World System.

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Amy Grant and Gary Chapman Separating (1/6/99)

Amy Grant and her husband are separating after 16 years of marriage, according to the Bremerton Sun news services. "The contemporary Christian music performers asked for prayers "during this sad time," they said in a statement issued by their representatives." (CURRENT NEWS SUMMARY for January 4th, 1999, by the Editors at ReligionToday.com)

It's been years since I was able to endorse Amy Grant's ministry/message/career, but I am grieved anytime I hear of marriages breaking up... ESPECIALLY when it is people who profess to belong to Jesus.

I pray for their reconciliation. A sure way to restore their marriage, by the grace of God,  is for both of them to die to themselves... die to their own agendas... pick up their crosses and follow the Lord Jesus.

John Glenn - Freemason (11/3/98)

The Evangelical media has been spotlighting John Glenn's comments about belief in God and his Church involvement. And yet John Glenn is a Freemason.

"John Glenn's return to space has reinvigorated his faith. The experiences of seeing the Earth from the vantage point of 340 miles up "only strengthens my beliefs," he said during a news conference from the space capsule. The 77-year-old Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) elder said he prays every day and believes that "everybody should."  (CURRENT NEWS SUMMARY for November 2nd, 1998, by the Editors at ReligionToday.com)

It is of great concern to me that the media of the Evangelical subculture lacks discernment... or worse. We can expect to hear important people speak increasingly about "God" as we move closer to the rule of the Counterfeit Christ. And yet, if they do not profess the Jesus of the Bible in terms of the Gospel of the Bible, they are speaking deception.

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CBD Promotes Paganism (10/10/98)

The Christian Book Distributors (CBD) 1998 "Christmas Catalogue" offers videos and books from the "Touched by an Angel" TV program. An accompanying description reads, "Of all TV programs today, 'Touched by an Angel' is high above the rest in promoting sound Christian values."

However, the concept of "Christian values" has become a smoke screen for false gospels in these last days. The message of this TV program has nothing to do with Jesus Christ and him crucified; nothing to do with Jesus' words, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

Followers of Jesus must come to realize that any system of morals or ethics or values that either ignores Jesus Christ or rejects Jesus Christ is just another pagan religion. Even a system of  "Christian" morals or values, without Jesus, is just another pagan religion.

That fact that the CEO and board of directors of CBD claim by their corporation's title to be "Christian" Book Distributors, is yet another example of the corrupt nature of the Evangelical subculture. At best, it shows incredible lack of discernment to include materials from "Touched by an Angel". At worst, it represents the trend in the last days towards a false unity, based on false gospels, driven by a love of money.

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Foursquare and Apostolics ??? (8/29/98)

"Abundant Life Foursquare Church in Bremerton is conducting a revival Friday and Saturday featuring special music by More Than Milk, a Christian rap group from Emmanuel Apostolic Church in Bremerton," according to a news item in the August 27th, 1998 Bremerton Sun.

What do Bible believing Evangelical Christians have in common with such a religious group? People who go to Foursquare fellowships are generally people who profess a relationship with the God of the Bible. But Emmanuel Apostolic is a member organization of the denomination called the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. They teach that you are not saved unless you are baptized in "Jesus' name" only. That you must speak in tongues as an evidence of salvation. They do not believe in the Trinity, but teach that there is "Jesus only".

This is not the God of the Bible. These are not the teachings of God's Word.

There is great pressure in these last days to blur the distinctions and unequally yoke with unbiblical groups in the name of "community"; in the name of "unity".

But it is a matter of integrity to stand for the uncompromised truth of the Word of God.

"Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables."

2 Timothy 4:2-4

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