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July 2, 2016 • 06:00 0

Ala Carte Christianity: The Churches’ End Times Menu of Perdition

"I'll take no Bible study, abortion, a little rebellion, some same sex marriage, a little pride of life and an extra order of women pastors on the side, please."

THE AMERICAN CHURCH MENU: “I’ll take no Bible study, abortion, a little rebellion, some same sex marriage,
a little pride of life and an extra order of women pastors on the side, please.”

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”
–2Timothy 4:3-4

Americans are very accustomed to “have it your way.” This habit of picking the parts we like and ignoring what we find inconvenient has spread to the American churches. But is Christianity a menu from which to order what one likes?

Christianity and Same Sex Marriage – This piece starts out: “I am a Christian.”

I have no problem with telling people that, when they ask. I have no problem with other religions be they Christian, Jehovah’s Witness, or whomever, telling me. Faith is important to me, and if it is so important to someone else that they profess it, more power to them.

This was EXACTLY the stance of this writer–when he was a heathen. There was no pretensions of being a “Christian.” He knew exactly what he was–and a “follower of Christ” wasn’t on the menu.

We live in a country where A GREAT MANY claim to be Christians, yet do not adhere to the tenets of Christianity. In fact, disobedience is a boldly-announced part of this ethos.

Such people place God’s Word in the “Options I have looked at but have declined to follow” list. IF one is a Christian, one follows the commands of God’s Word.

It’s that simple.

“If you love me, keep my commandments.”
—John 14:15

“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.”
—Matthew 5:17-18

The linked piece then goes on to inform readers that the author is a Christian who’s okay with same sex marriage.

And what did the Law have to say about homosexuality?

“Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.”
—Leviticus 18:22

“If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.”
—Leviticus 20:13

Lest anyone think that homosexuality was only a sin in the Old Testament, the apostle Paul wrote about it several times and in very easy-to-understand sentences.

“Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality,”
—1 Corinthians 6:9

The two Greek words translated in this phrase refer to the active and passive partners in a homosexual relationship.

Pretty clear, huh?

Now CHRISTIANS–as opposed to the churches–are not to condemn homosexuals–or anyone. CHRISTIANS are to offer them a way out of their enslavement to sin–just as Christians are to offer any who are lost a way out.

CHRISTIANS are to give homosexuals the gospel.

BUT only 2 percent of American church-goers share their faith.

(Actually, only 2 percent of American church-goers CLAIM to share their faith–which is something different from actually sharing it. And “sharing one’s faith” is NOT necessarily preaching/sharing the gospel. So a good deal LESS than 2 percent is closer to the mark.)

Which means that AT LEAST 98 percent of the people who sit in churches and call themselves “Christian” in America ARE NO SUCH THING: they’re pretenders, counterfeits, tares; just as lost as the homosexuals which so dismay them.

The End Times Church of the Tares

These church-goers are not godless: they all have their own little gods they’ve created.

But their little gods are not God Almighty–and those who worship such little gods are not Christians.

They are idol worshipers.

Homosexuals and Apostate Christians: The Symbiotic Relationship

Pagan Anti-Homosexual Church Cults

IF one does not follow God’s Word, one is something other than a Christian–and the god that person is following is an idol erected to receive the worship the God of the Bible deserves. But America is a land of idols. This is confirmed by the many times one hears the phrase “My god wouldn’t (or would) do so-and-so.”

One can be a Christian.

Or, one be a same sex marriage supporter.

But one cannot be both. It’s really very simple.

EXCEPT in apostate America which specializes in turning sin into virtue. Americans think they can “have it all.” Well, they can’t. Not on this topic anyway.

However, church-goers can choose to be deceived and believe they can “have it their way.”

Christianity is not an arena for debate and discussion. One doesn’t get to have an opinion on something about which God has already spoken. While Americans are used to proclaiming “I think” and “I feel,” these have no place in true Christianity. Christianity is not a menu. One either follows God’s commandments and is a Christian.

OR one picks and chooses and is not. One can go to a church, own a Bible, and boldly proclaim that he is a Christian–but that doesn’t mean anything when it’s all said and done.

Jesus was quite clear on the matter.

“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”
—Matthew 7:21-23

When one picks and chooses which of God’s commandments he will obey, one is REALLY choosing eternal death and destruction.

Has the reader been pretending?

Not sure?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL

“Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. ”
–1 Corinthians 15:1-8

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

“But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:”
—2 Corinthians 4:3

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: July 1, 2016 and End Times Prophecy Headlines: July 1, 2014.]

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by Jeremiah Jameson
–with Mondo Frazier

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Filed under: Biblical Teachings, END TIMES PREPARATION, The Apostate American Church, ala carte Christians, Church of the Tares, tares

July 2, 2016 • 02:00 0

Gospel Preaching in All the World: When Does This Take Place?

WHEN IS THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM PREACHED?

There is much written about preaching the gospel to all the world.

Jesus said that before the end, the gospel of the kingdom will be preached. When does this take place?

“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.”
–Matthew 24:14

The Bible tells us when this takes place.

“And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people”
–Revelation 14:6

This takes place immediately before Jesus returns.

Some have said that Jesus cannot return until MAN preaches the gospel to all the world. This is not what the Bible says.

Men have nothing to do with it.

As usual, man has an inflated sense of his own self-importance.

THE GOSPEL

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

“But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:”
—2 Corinthians 4:3

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: July 1, 2016.]

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by Jeremiah Jameson
–with Mondo Frazier

image: ETPR/pd

Link Disclaimer: inclusion of links to other blogs/websites is not necessarily an endorsement of all content posted in those blogs/websites.

Filed under: Biblical Teachings, END TIMES PREPARATION, gospel of Jesus Christ, gospel of the kingdom, Preach the gospel

July 2, 2016 • 01:10 0

End Times Prophecy Headlines: July 2-3, 2016

Bible prophecy in Today’s news headlines

End Times Prophecy Report
HEADLINES
July 2, 2016

And OPINION

“And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.”
—Matthew 24:4

This weekend is the time of the year when the US of A celebrates rebellion, revolt and revolution–long as it is not directed against the USA itself. Hopefully everyone will exercise maximum caution during the next three days.

===INTERNATIONAL

TAIWAN: Taiwan ‘mistakenly’ fires supersonic missile towards China, kills 1 fisherman

RUSSIA: Draconian Law Rammed Through Russian Parliament

Outrageous Provisions to Curb Speech, Privacy, Freedom of Conscience

ISLAMIC STATE: One-armed ISIS commander eyed as mastermind of Istanbul massacre – Now they’re lifting narratives from the plots of 1960’s TV dramas.

BRAZIL: Brazil’s Olympic Catastrophe

BRAZIL: Severe water pollution clouds the Olympic games in Rio

BANGLADESH: Bangladesh plagued by grisly terror attacks for 3 years

EASTERN EUROPE: Poland and Hungary lead angry rebellion against the old guard

World War 3 Watch: June 27, 2016

World War 3 Watch: June 20, 2016

Ukraine, World War 3: What does the Bible Say?

USA War against the Muslims: Almost Time

Nuclear Holocaust: The End of the World According to Satan

CLIMATE CHANGE: The End of the World According to Satan

===NATIONAL

15 days until Republican National Convention

22 days until Democratic National Convention

127 days until Election Day 2016

201 days until Inauguration Day 2017

SATAN’S MOUTHPIECE: The Corporate Media

Bernie Sanders is itching for a convention fight

Clinton Spending Roughly $500,000 a Day on TV Ads, Trump Zero

In Nevada, for example, Clinton has run just three spots during the past two weeks in Las Vegas, as compared to the 502 spots the campaign has aired in the cheaper market of Reno. The heavy lifting in Las Vegas has been left to Priorities USA, which has run 380 spots.

POLL: 13 Percent Pick Giant Meteor Strike Over Trump or Clinton

“Our two presidential candidates are still Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. A lot of people are finding it hard to get excited for these two candidates, and nothing proves that more than this actual new poll: Hillary Clinton got 43 percent, Donald Trump 38 percent, and — this was an actual choice — a giant meteor hitting the Earth got 13 percent.”
–Stephen Colbert

Unpredictability Is Hallmark of Convention to Crown Donald Trump

Originally, the campaign had hoped to keep Mr. Trump’s vice-presidential choice a secret until the convention, announcing it in Cleveland as a big reveal. But now, an aide said, the thinking has changed, and the team expects to announce Mr. Trump’s running mate before the convention.

Chris Christie IS being vetted as Trump running mate and is already leading Trump’s shadow transition planning – An authoritarian and a bully?

Why not?

“Donald Trump is upset today because so many of his former Republican rivals have not endorsed him. He says he feels like he is running against two parties because none of the guys have jumped in to lend their support. Which makes no sense at all. Donald Trump has been nothing but nice to them.”
–Jimmy Kimmel

Palin calls anti-Trump Republicans ‘RATs’

“We’re talking about the direction of our country, our children’s future, the direction of the Supreme Court. All of this hinging on the next election, and at such a time as this, you cannot be lukewarm,” she said. “We’re going to take our country back, and you’re either with us, or you’re against us.”

“Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.”
—P.J. O’Rourke

QUOTES: A Few Thoughts on Voting

2016 Elections: Another Scheme of Man

2016 Election and the Revelation 13 Beast System

Each 2016 presidential candidate’s current delegates

“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
—John 20:31

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

THE GOSPEL

“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”
-—1 Corinthians 1:18-19

The Gospel is Hidden to Those who are Lost

===MISCELLANEOUS

FOURTH OF JULY 2014 QUOTES: 20 Quotes to Celebrate Independence Day

FALSE HOLY SPIRIT: A Sign Your Church is an End Times Church of the Dragon

PRAY ALWAYS WITHOUT CEASING

Pentagon Spending Tax Dollars On Zombie Training

House GOP plans vote next week on Cornyn gun measure

House Republican leaders are planning a vote next week on an “anti-terrorism” legislative package that includes a gun-related measure based on a bill by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), GOP sources told POLITICO. The proposal – already rejected by the Senate – would require the Justice Department to go to court to prove “probable cause” that a person is involved in terrorism before he or she is barred from purchasing a firearm. Law enforcement agencies would have 72 hours to try and stop the gun sale. Democrats largely oppose the proposal.

U.S. Reveals Death Toll From Airstrikes Outside War Zones

The official civilian death count is far lower than estimates compiled by independent organizations that try to track what the government calls targeted killings in chaotic places like tribal Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia and Libya. Most of the strikes have been carried out by drones, though a small number have involved traditional aircraft or cruise missiles.

Dhaka hostage standoff: At least 2 dead; Islamic State claims responsibility

WHY WRITE ABOUT DECEPTION WHEN THE DECEIVED OFTEN APPEAR HOPELESSLY SO?

“But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.”
–2Timothy 3:13

The end times are a time of overwhelming deception–and nowhere is that deception more heavily layered and ubiquitous than in the United States of America.

During a recent discussion, a few questions on the topic of deception were posed.

1- How can one fight against spiritual deception?

The only biblical way to fight is through constant prayer to a merciful God.

MORE: SPIRITUAL WARFARE: The Explosive Power of the Believer’s Prayers

2- If only God can awaken a spiritually deceived person, why write about deception? The deceived will disbelieve and ignore what you write.

One never knows what God will use to awaken someone who one feels has been hopelessly deceived. Perhaps the person will never open a Bible and God will use another way to crack open the dark recesses of some lost soul’s heart.

Besides, even though there is NO good time for disobedience, the end times are a particularly bad time to disobey the LORD God Almighty.

“he that winneth souls is wise.”
–Proverbs 11:30

MORE: The Nature of Spiritual Deception

3- If only God can awaken a spiritually deceived person, why not just pray instead of sharing the gospel?

Again, one never knows when God will open a person’s understanding and by what means.

Prayer, in conjunction with the gospel, is a powerful combination against deception.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the way expressly chosen by God for salvation.

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth;”
–Romans 1:16

MORE: Gospel of Jesus Christ: Power of Eternal Life

4TH OF JULY WEEKEND SPECIAL

Checking our archives for articles on the topic of America, we found 60+ articles. We’ve listed the 25 most popular ones below. There’s also a link to the rest at the end of the list.

Presented in no particular order:

LIST of all ETPR “America” articles

ONE YEAR AGO

WORDS, MORE USELESS WORDS

Texas, other states resist complying with homosexual marriage edict – We’ll see.

As a psychiatrist, I diagnose mental illness. And, sometimes, demonic possession. – As a psychiatrist, the author is determined to substitute the truth of the Bible for the fables of his fellow shamen.

Which is a shame; particularly because the USA is a land where a great many of the population are demonically enslaved, oppressed and/or deceived.

MORE: Demons USA: Demons in Everyday Life

Product Placement, False Reality, Sin and Slavery

POLL: New Low of 52% “Extremely Proud” to Be Americans

MORE: PRIDE, AMERICA and SIN: A Proud People, A Proud Country

Ashamed to be an American? Towns crack down on American pride

MORE: AMERICAN PRIDE: What Does the Bible Say?

Experience: I inject myself with snake venom

MORE: Demons, the Demonic: Cover Stories for Demons and Demonic Power

TWO YEARS AGO

EXORCISM AS PERFORMANCE ART

EXORCISM as a man-made ritual which de-emphasizes the sufficiency the believer has in Jesus Christ.

Vatican endorses exorcists’ association – Why wouldn’t the Vatican endorse this? Exorcism as a ritual takes the focus off of Jesus and puts it squarely on man, the efforts of man and the priest. Exorcism as portrayed/practiced by the Catholic Church makes a mockery of the sufficiency of Christ.

“Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
—Hebrews 4:14-16

“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
—2 Corinthians 12:9

“I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”
—Philippians 4:13

MORE: EXORCISM: 10 Observations on Casting Out Demons

Living with anxiety in the age of nonstop bad news

Summer Solstice: Pagan Sun Celebrations in Field and Church

Poor Kids Need Summer Jobs. Rich Kids Get Them.

THREE YEARS AGO

ANOTHER STAGED ABORTION FIGHT

Texas: where abortion never changes, but the players do!

TEXAS: Get ready for another pretend abortion fight! Abortion never changes in Texas, but the faux fighting over it is entertaining!

Texas Lawmakers brace for battle over abortion in special session – Why lawmakers would “brace” for a pretend “battle” is anyone’s guess. It does make for good TV.

Will anything get accomplished against abortion?

It hasn’t in the last 40 years–regardless of how many so-called “pro-life” lawmakers are present. Will it this time? What does it matter to the “pro-Life” fundraisers?

It makes good TV…

Brexit: the British rebellion

Rebellion Spreads in Mexico After a Police Massacre

It is our right, it is our duty, to throw off such government

MORE: American Rebel or Child of God: Make Your Choice

THREE YEARS AGO: Allen West: Time to teach Obama ‘lesson our forefathers taught King George III’ – Another appeal to rebellion.

Who will spark the Republican delegate revolt against Donand Trump?

MORE: Brexit, Trump: Revolt and Rebellion Are in the Air

Alienation, Anarchy and Rebellion in the End Times

===EARTHQUAKES/WEATHER/PESTILENCE

(VIDEO) Tornado Watch: Major Northeast Cities in Storms’ Path

West Virginia flood wrecked 1,500 homes; $36M in road damage

2 Florida Counties Added to Algae Bloom Emergency; Government Reducing Water Releases From Lake Okeechobee

Lake Jackson man the latest ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria victim

Climate Change or Word of God: Make Your Choice

Coming Water Shortage: Drinking Water Vanishing from the Planet?

Global Warming: What does the Bible Say?

Ebola in America: What does the Bible Say?

End Times Survival, End Times Preparation

MEDIA NARRATIVES ALERT

“How can the reader know when the Corporate Media is lying to him (never mind the fact that the media is Satan’s Mouthpiece and Satan is the father of lies)? One easy way to tell is the use of “Why” and “How” in the headlines of an article. When the reader sees “Why?” or “How?” in the headline–occasionally “What” is used–that which follows will be a fairy tale, a narrative, a bedtime story spun by the media for the benefit of the media’s master. “Why” usually denotes an on-going narrative; “How” signifies a story line which explains past events. Not all narratives begin with “How” or “Why.” However, the most in-your-face, over-the-top ones usually do. ALL political “news” is narrative.

The Corporate Media

What is Media Mush?

Puppet Masters of Public Opinion: The Corporate Media

REBRANDING EVIL: The Corporate Media is Satan’s Mouthpiece

Corporate Media: Satan’s Mouthpiece is the Author of Confusion

“Things are never quite what they seem. Events are seldom close to how the media and history portray them.”

‘Mini-Moons’ May Zip Around Earth

Do insects have consciousness?

War, on Drugs

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