What's Wrong with Our Gospel?

I found a blog post from Frank Viola to be very moving. Figured I'd share!

What's Wrong with Our Gospel?

Christians Use Prophecy to Excuse Laziness, by Chuck Baldwin

I just came across this from a message board I frequent. Chuck Baldwin (who just ran for President, even though the media hardly wanted you to know) talks about the current "Christian" state of America amidst all the freedoms we are just letting pass by us. I agree with his position, although when he uses the term "elite" I take it one step further in saying the Vatican and Jesuits. Not sure if he knows the power structure goes that high. Anyway, I will paste the entire article and provide the link!

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Christians Use Prophecy To Excuse Laziness
by Chuck Baldwin
February 3, 2009

In response to my two previous columns regarding the current development of a devilish New World Order, many professing Christians wrote me with comments to the effect that we should not be concerned about whatever global tyranny may be developing, because "it's all a part of God's plan," or "Jesus is coming soon," and similar statements. I, too, believe in the imminent return of Jesus Christ to earth. But, then again, so did Christians from every generation over the last two millennia. In fact, the Apostle Paul was looking for the return of Christ while he lived (Philippians 3:20). But does anticipation of Christ's Second Coming excuse personal neglect, indifference, and downright laziness? Of course not.

Had pastors and Christians of colonial America believed and acted as most Christians believe and act today, this country would still be a Crown colony and we would never have known the freedoms and liberties that our forebears bequeathed to us. Christians of that era, however, believed that it was their duty and obligation to fight for right and do everything within their power to resist tyranny. They also believed that God would honor and bless their efforts, which He certainly did!

It is extremely difficult for me to reconcile the apathy and slave-like mentality that seems to permeate modern Christendom (in America) with both our own heritage and the very Word of God. For example, the Apostle Paul is very clear when he writes that a Christian must never "do evil, that good may come" (Romans 3:8). Yet, that is exactly what many, if not most, Christians are doing today.

When confronted with an obvious evil (a burgeoning tyrannical New World Order, not to mention a number of lesser evils), modern Christians will shrug and glibly say, "It's God's will; we must not oppose it," or words to that effect. This attitude says, "I will tolerate or even condone evil in order to hasten Christ's return."

In the first place, no one knows when Christ will return, no matter how many books or tapes they have produced to say they do. In Acts chapter 1, Jesus was asked by His disciples if He would, at that time, set up His kingdom. The first words out of His mouth were, "It is not for you to know." Oh, we can speculate, surmise, and make educated guesses, but that's the best we can do. It's time we were honest enough to admit it: only God knows when Christ will return. In fact, Jesus said, "But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only" (Matthew 24:36).

In the meantime, millions of Christians across America are trying to play God. They talk as if they know when Christ will come. It's actually worse than that. They have the attitude that they have no personal responsibility to defend freedom and resist despotism. They seem to look at God as some kind of glorified fireman, who is obligated to rush in at the last minute to rescue them from a burning fire--a fire that they helped ignite, or at least, refused to put out themselves when they had the opportunity to do so. It's the old, "God would not let that happen in America" syndrome.

How arrogant can we be? Ask believers from despotic regimes around the world what they think about God letting tribulation come, and they will quickly tell you, "We are already in tribulation." Are Christians in the United States really that arrogant as to believe that God loves them more than He loves believers in other countries? If not, can we not see that if believers around the world have suffered (and still suffer) the heavy hand of tyranny and oppression, it is certainly possible for tyranny and oppression to come to our land? The fact is, the only reason that Christians in America have not (for the most part) suffered tyranny and oppression is because of the hard work and sacrifice of our forefathers. We are simply enjoying the fruit of their labor.

In the second place, how do we know what God would do, if we only had the backbone to do our duty? How do we know that God would not give America "a new birth of freedom" for our children and grandchildren, if we only had the courage and fortitude to oppose the evil being thrust upon us by these would-be tyrants? America is only the "land of the free," because it was the "home of the brave." Take away the latter and we lose the former. And that is exactly what is currently happening.

In the third place, Christians have a moral imperative to resist evil, even if their efforts are fruitless. We are not responsible for outcome, only effort. Believers throughout history acted on principle, leaving the results with God. (Read Hebrews chapter 11.) Some were delivered; some were not. That did not matter. What mattered was doing one's duty. We Christians are to give our bodies as "a living sacrifice" (Romans 12:1). It is God's prerogative to use our sacrifice as He sees fit. Therefore, there is no such thing as a "losing effort," when it comes to doing right. Doing right (resisting evil) is its own reward. The three Hebrew children were not commended because God delivered them from the burning fiery furnace; they were commended because they were willing to go into the burning fiery furnace. So must we be.

I believe the real reason why so many professing Christians are so apathetic and indifferent to what is happening has nothing to do with the teachings of Scripture, Bible doctrine, eschatology, or anything of the like. It has everything to do with old-fashioned laziness. Today's average Christian just flat does not want to be bothered. He has a comfortable house, an easy chair, television, and a set of golf clubs in the closet. He takes two or three weeks' vacation every year, goes to church on Sunday (a church that does not intrude on his comfort zone, of course), pays taxes, and votes for his favorite "pro-life" Republican candidate every two years, and assumes that he is a "good" Christian and "patriotic" American. He is neither!

A real Christian patriot would never allow his country to be taken over by a gaggle of elitist goons bent on stealing his liberties--including his religious liberties--without doing everything in his power to prevent it. A real Christian patriot is active, alert, engaged, zealous, and committed to preserving liberty.

What if Jesus doesn't come for another 100 years? Another 200 years? What are we going to say to our grandchildren when they ask us what we were doing when our freedoms and liberties were being stolen? What will we say to our Christian forebears when we meet them in eternity? They sacrificed everything so that we could live in peace and freedom. What will we say to them? What will we say to God, who handed this land of liberty to us on a silver (albeit blood-soaked) platter?

Tell me again that "there is nothing we can do about it," or "it's God's will," or "Jesus is coming soon." Better yet, tell it again to the suffering Christians around the world; tell it again to our Christian forebears; tell it again to your children and grandchildren who are going to inherit a land of tyranny and oppression, all because you were too lazy to resist.

I know unbelievers who have more character and determination about preserving liberty than many who call themselves Christians. And I have a ton more respect for them, too. Our Lord told us, "For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required" (Luke 12:48). Yes, Christians in America have been given the best of both worlds, and many do not even appreciate it enough to see to it that their own children--their own flesh and blood--will live to enjoy the same blessings. They are pathetic!

So, the next time you hear some piety-draped Christian talking about how he won't engage the enemy and fight for liberty, because of prophecy, or some other spiritually-sounding platitude, just remember, it has nothing to do with prophecy, or anything of the sort: it has everything to do with old-fashioned laziness. My feeling toward him is the same as that of Sam Adams (a fellow Christian) toward the Tories of old: "If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animating contest for freedom--go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen!" Amen!

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The King James Bible (and others translated from the Textus Receptus) is the infallible Word of God

Amidst controversy and risking some unpopularity, I will boldly state that the King James Bible is the Word of God. Being hated or unpopular has never been a setback for me, all I want to do is proclaim the truth. So here's some more of it! The King James Bible (from the Textus Receptus) is the inspired Word of God. Any new translation from other manuscripts are fraudulent (most coming from the Alexandria manuscripts from EGYPT, or the Latin Vulgate from the Vatican, self explanatory). I'm going to provide plenty of resources for you to check this out, before you just dismiss me. I believe it is your obligation as a Christian to test this for yourself. Don't just believe me if this is a new topic for you, and don't dismiss me out of ignorance. Satan has been attacking God's Word since the Garden, and he has kicked it into high gear. The Jesuits work hard at confusing Christians and taking away from God's Word. So with all that said, if you haven't closed this window yet, I'll provide you with some links to research. I strongly encourage you to do so.

"The Answer Book," Dr. Samuel C. Gipp
An excellent defense of the King James Bible being the Word of God, answering and debunking many questions and "problems" with the KJV. It even shows how the KJV's one instance of Easter in the New Testament is absolutely correct! A must read!

http://www.1611kingjamesbible.com/
An excellent site written by Ty Bollinger in an honest, plain way. Another must read!

The Attack, by Jack Chick
An excellent comic book version depicting the story of the KJV and the corrupt manuscripts! A fun way to learn about this!

The KJV vs. Modern Bibles
Jeff Johnson allowed this work to be published: "I spent 3 years researching and writing a manuscript which defends the King James. I studied 44 sources, & went thru 3,100 pages of research. (Not to mention reading the texts of these new versions)."

Jesus Is Lord
Amazing, amazing website full of Christian inspiration and information that can keep you busy for weeks on end. About a third of the way down, the site gets into a huuuuuuuge defense of the KJV that shouldn't go unnoticed!

This is enough information on the King James vs. The Rest debate to keep you busy for a long time. I can't stress this enough - you owe it to yourself and the Lord Jesus Christ to look into this matter. Wouldn't you want to know the history behind what you think is God's Word? As a believer in Christ, don't you want to savor His every word in full confidence? Don't you want the full power that comes with God's infallible Word? Or do you want a watered down impostor version that Satan loves for us to read?!

Satan's Puppet Masters of the World: The Jesuit Heirarchy

I'm done holding back from speaking out on this. I trust the Lord will be my strength, and will be my shield. If you want to know who is behind all the wars, all the "terrorism," American politics, the Presidency, JFK and Lincoln's assassinations, almost every significant event in history, here it is. The Society of Jesus, aka the Jesuits. An EXTREMELY evil militarized organization hellbent on ruling the world, with the White Pope ultimately declaring himself god in the rebuilt Temple of Solomon. The Black Pope (aka Father-General) is the ruler of the world, second to Satan of course. I have a feeling I'll lose some of my lurker population on this one, but it is of the utmost importance. They hate Protestants like you and me, and want us dead. We have to know our enemy! I strongly urge to to hear what I have to say on this, as well as the brave men that risk their lives daily to expose this order, namely Eric Jon Phelps and Thomas Richards. They both have excellent websites, both are on the left column of my blog, Vatican Assassins and Spiritually Smart. Now, I don't agree with everything these men say doctrinally, but their research is invaluable.

Here is an explanation of how the Jesuit Order is set up, taken from Phelps' book "Vatican Assassins 3," ultimately taken from Luigi Desanctis:

“The Jesuit government is eminently monarchial, one is their chief, who is called the General; he can do what he likes; he is chosen for life, and need not give a reason to any one, so long as he acts according to the spirit of the institution, that is, to direct all the orders for the greater glory of God. Should he depart from this aim, he may be deposed by the assistants, who convoke a general Congregation to elect another. But this case never happens. See [observe] how the Father-General has in his hand the governance of the whole Roman Catholic [and now the whole] world.

Every Jesuit is obliged to yield blind obedience to his Superior, so that, according to the expressions of their rule, a Jesuit ought to be in the hands of his Superior, that which the dead body is in the hands of the surgeon who dissects it. The Jesuit when he acts from obedience is never responsible for his actions; the Jesuit has no longer a conscience, he has given it over to his Superior for the greater glory of God [“ad majorem Dei gloriam”]; he must blindly obey and look upon the Superior as if he were Jesus Christ Himself, as if the voice of the Superior were the voice of God. It is said in their rules, that if the Superior commands a thing that is manifestly sinful, he ought not to be obeyed, but such exception is illusory. First, because admitting that the voice of the Superior is the voice of God, it is impossible that God should command a sin; secondly, because in the doctrine of the Jesuits, it is difficult to find a sin. As for the Jesuits, the world is their kingdom, and the different nations are only provinces of that kingdom of the Father-General. For example, England, Ireland and Scotland are simply a Jesuit province [there is the province of Ireland today which includes Australia]; all Italy is only a province, France is another province, the whole of Switzerland proper has not even the honour of being considered a province, but French Switzerland is united to the province of France, and German Switzerland is to the province of Germany; and so of other kingdoms. Every one of the provinces maintains in Rome near to the General a representative with the title of Father-Assistant, and such Father-Assistants assist and counsel the Father-General, simply giving their opinion, only as in consultation, when it is asked by him. Every individual belonging to the Society must every day relate what he has seen, thought, or felt, whether of his companions or of strangers, and this relation must be made either to a Jesuit appointed for that purpose, who is called the Spiritual Father, or directly to the Superior [thereby maintaining an international system of spying and espionage]. The Superiors must make extracts from all the relations, collecting what in them may be of interest, and sending their report every week to the Provincial Father. The Provincials in their turn make their report every week, sending it to the Father-General, who in his turn gives the summary every Thursday in the private audience, which he has with the Pope, referring to and consulting with His Holiness.

All these things cause the Father-General to be feared by the Pope and the sovereigns; because he only, through the consciences of all his subjects, which he alone has in his power, knows all the ramifications of Roman Catholic society as a whole. The Father-Assistants are the most sagacious men of their province, men sent to Rome in order that they may better inform and advise the Father-General, who concerts with his Assistants according to the notices he receives from the Provincials, or from the Associated Society of St. Vincent [de Paul] (called the Paolotti); if it is seen, for example, that it would be for the greater glory of God to organize a revolution in a kingdom, the Father-General concerts with the Father- Assistant of that country, who, by his knowledge of the places, of the persons, of the national character, can suggest good advice; then he gives orders to the Provincial of that kingdom, and this latter sends the word of command to his subjects and associates [American Roman Hierarchy, CFR, CIA, FBI, NSA, Military Intelligence, Mafia, Opus Dei, Knights of Columbus, select 33rd Degree Freemasons, State Governors controlling State and Local Police Agencies, Nation of Islam, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, etc.], who, obedient as dead bodies, act for the most part without knowing the aim [as stated by Eugene Sue in his The Wandering Jew]; they work in the pulpits [now talk radio and all the major media outlets], in the confessionals, in the schools, as the wheels of a machine skillfully impelled, which moves without knowing what will be the result [as in the Kennedy Assassination]. In this manner the Father-General who is in Rome can, if he believe it be to the greater glory of God, predict, or cause to be predicted an event [like the death of a Pope], months, and even years, before it occurs, without fear of being belied. This is why the Jesuits are protected by sovereigns and governors. A sovereign who is not their friend will sooner or later experience their vengeance. . . . The Jesuits, my dear friend, are not always dressed in the habit of Don Basilio* (Don Quixote, Second Part, Chapter xxi), nor do they always live in convents; in those countries where they cannot legally live, they exist in other ways; indeed, I can tell you that in those countries the influence of the Father-General is greater. The Jesuits exist in all Protestant countries under the name of missionaries, with the habit of priest, and also with the habit of layman, they exist there under other names.” {12} [Emphasis added]

Luigi Desanctis, 1852
Official Censor of the Inquisition
Protestant Reformed Pastor
Popery, Puseyism and Jesuitism

30th and current Father-General of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), aka the BLACK POPE, Adolfo Nicolas

A Warning to Those Conspiring Against the Lord

PSALM 2

Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed ye judges of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

At this very hour the kings of the earth set themselves against God and His people. They have been for centuries. I would like to get more into this topic, but I will wait on the Lord for the best way to present it, because it's massive. However, I can tell you that the leaders of this world conspire against Him day and night, and things aren't what they seem on the surface - yes, even in America. Especially in America actually. He knows all about it, and He's in full control.

Outraged! The corrupt NIV "Bible"

I've known for a while that the NIV deletes verses and waters down Scripture to hold less meaning. If you're an NIV reader, please, I plead with you to look into this! This "Bible" is straight from the pits of hell. I'm going to expound on Bibles in the near future (I have too many blog ideas to keep up with!), but for now, I just stumbled upon yet another discrepancy between translations! I can't believe this!

Revelation 1:11

King James Version: Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

New International Version: which said: "Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea."

Umm, excuse me?!?! The NIV blatantly deletes the part of Scripture that shows Jesus' absolute Sovereignty and Authority!!!!! This is absolute blasphemy and a disgrace. As I've said, I've known about the perversions of this ungodly translation, but this to me is the worst! How can translators omit this key piece of Scripture? I know how: they seek to undermine Jesus' authority, and water it down to take power away from God's true Word!

Hey NIV translators, here's one ya paraphrased correctly!

Revelation 22:18-19 (King James Version)
[18] For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
[19] And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

You WILL be held accountable!

Real Prayer Has Meaning

"First of all, real prayer is far better than mere ritual because there is meaning in it. When grace is absent, there is no meaning in ritual. It is as senseless as a fool's game.

Did you ever stand in a Roman Catholic cathedral and watch the daily service, especially if it happened to be on a holiday? With the boys in white, and the men in violet, pink, red, or black, there are enough performers to entertain a city. There are those who carry candlesticks, those who carry crosses, those who carry cushions and books, those who ring bells, those who sprinkle water, those who bob their heads, and those who bow their knees. The whole scene is very strange to look at - very amazing, very amusing, very childish. One wonders, when he sees it, what it is all about, and what kind of people are really made better by it. One wonders also what an idea Roman Catholics must have of God if they imagine that He is pleased with such performances. Do you not wonder how the Lord endures it? What must His glorious mind think of it all?

The glorious God cares nothing for pomp and show. But when you call upon Him in the day of trouble and ask Him to deliver you, there is meaning in your groan of anguish. This is no empty formality. There is heart in it, is there not? There is meaning in the sorrowful appeal. Therefore, God prefers the prayer of a broken heart to the finest service that was ever performed by priests and choirs."

-Charles Spurgeon, "Praying Successfully"

Psalm 50:15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

Psalm 51:15-17
[15] O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.
[16] For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
[17] The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

I'm currently reading "Praying Successfully" by Charles Spurgeon, and felt prompted to put that quote out there on my blog. I have a very strong feeling that 2009 will be a trying year for America and the world, and I urge everyone to draw near to the Lord!