But My Words Will Never Pass Away - Part 1581

"And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved .... and for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie." (II Thessalonians 2:10-11)

What we are seeing in the religious community today is a proliferation of dogma that does not align with the teachings outlined in the Bible, and as a consequence, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." (Hosea 4:6) This is why Jesus instructs us to come out from among them in these last days.

"Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you ... And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters," saith the Lord Almighty." (II Corinthians 6:17-18; Revelation 18:4)

Indeed, what we are seeing emerge in many main line organizations is a contradiction of the truths contained in the written (and confirmed) Word of God. Moreover, these like to assert that they are the vine of the body of Christ church, whilst all others are branches springing out from them. Really? Such nonsense. It is no wonder that the scriptures declare that many shall follow their pernicious ways resulting in the way of truth being evilly spoken of.

But truth never bows its knee to error. God-fearing persons would never endeavour to willingly misrepresent the written Word of God because therein is life. Jesus (the Word made flesh) said, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No man comes to the Father but by Me." (John 14:6) In that same passage, Jesus goes on to tell Philip that if ye have seen Me, ye have seen the Father -- yet another truth hid from the hearts of many within congregations.

Still, as Jesus also proclaimed, "heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away." (Luke 21:33)

However, there is one who, from the very get-go has challenged God’s Word even though he also is aware of what is written. Reviewing scripture from the New Testament, we know this because of the example of the temptation of JESUS in the wilderness, whereby satan’s presentation at the time was the opposite of what God actually said. Repeatedly, Jesus corrected satan’s misrepresentation of the written Word of God saying, "It is written ...”

This is why the Word stands as truth, as a light in a world full of darkness, because God’s Word is quick and powerful and much sharper than any two-edged sword.

Remember, JESUS on the cross said “It is finished” before ascending into Heaven. There, as recorded in the scriptures, He sat down. The illustration of sitting down indicates that the work of obtainable redemption was free to all. Why? Because JESUS sacrificed Himself. In the days and months that followed, the early apostles and believers went everywhere preaching the message of JESUS. This message? That no other foundation can any man lay. And that there is no other name under Heaven whereby anyone can be saved -- other than the Name of Jesus. (Acts 4:12)

This is why the scriptures state that if anyone should preach any other message to you other than what the holy Spirit of JESUS spoke through the mouths of His chosen and appointed witnesses (e.g. the apostles), let them be accursed. Repeated yet again so that we do not miss the truth herein -- if any delivers a contrary message to mankind other than what is written, whether he is angelic, or of Adam’s race, let them be accursed.

"For if he that comes preaches another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or [if] ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with [him]." (II Corinthians 11:4)

So, the question is this. At which point in time did the head of these false and erroneous religious teachings begin to appear? Certainly, both Jesus and the apostles warned us of what was to come -- false teachers who would willingly lead men astray. From an historical perspective, we know that it took about 300 to 400 years for the current religious distortions to surface and the Word of God to be subsequently shelved.

Thus, once again, satan has asserted his own twisted message -- through this/these falsely named Christian church(es) -- to the point wherein congregations of people have (sadly!) attributed to religious leaders the ability to be the only ones capable of interpreting the scriptures. As we also recognize from the historical records, that at this point darkness once again began to cover the earth. Intense blindness in this period known as the dark ages began to cover the people.

Thankfully, we also recognize that at the time of the reformation the veil of darkness was partially removed. At the same time, some of those false and erroneous teachings that the so called church fathers had sought to establish were now being partially exposed to the glorious light of the New Testament. As a consequence, the Roman teachings were dealt a devastating blow. Indeed, such a blow that no one thought they would recover from it.

Unfortunately, the blow was not fatal. Going forward, these same religious institutions have revived somewhat and returned to their previous practice of advancing assertions that they are "the" Church, and as such, have an inside interpretation to the scriptures. And sadly, we are seeing a host of self proclaiming evangelists and religious organizations lining up with this one church as a new world order. But as we know from the scriptures, these do not know the truth, having denied the power of God.

"For God hath put in their hearts to fulfill His will and to agree and give their kingdom unto the beast until the words of God shall be fulfilled. and the woman which thou saw is that great city, which reigns over the kings of the earth." (Revelation 17:17-18)

But the Lord has a message for us who believe -- whose hearts yearn for the truth of His Word and the preaching of His Name.  The precious Name of JESUS - for He shall save His people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21-23)

According to the scriptures, the Church of God started on the day of Pentecost in Jerusalem and at the time, Christian believers continued steadfastly in the Apostles doctrine. (Acts 2:1-47) This is important. It is also why I beseech you to save yourself from there false and erroneous teachings. In other words, let God be true and every man a liar.

Stand in the offering plate.