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The 7 Churches of Revelation is all Churches controlled by Doctrines of Demons
To the church at Ephesus, Jesus said, “Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place” (Revelation 2:4). Jesus rebukes five of the seven churches and demands repentance from them (Revelation 2:4, 6, 20; 3:3, 15–19). Far from believers being unaccountable for their sin, they must answer to Jesus for their disobedience (see also 2 Corinthians 5:10).
.” Remove your lamp-stand from its place ” Meaning = Removing the Holy Spirit from these Churches.
Through the apostle John in Revelation 2—3, Jesus addressed seven letters to seven churches in Asia Minor. They were individualized letters of instruction, rebuke, and encouragement to the local congregations. To the last church, the lukewarm church in Laodicea, Jesus made this urgent plea: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me” (Revelation 3:20).
The idea of Jesus standing at a door and knocking is often used as an illustration of Jesus’ offer of salvation to individuals: if you would only “open your heart’s door” and let Jesus into your life, all will be well. But in Revelation 3:20, Jesus is not pleading with an individual to be saved; He’s seeking admittance to a church! It’s alarming to think of Jesus standing outside of the church and knocking, but that’s the position He was in. The Laodicean church had shut the door on the Head of the church; they were smug in their prosperity, but Jesus was left standing in the cold. He was an outsider to the hearts of the entire congregation.
Most of the seven letters contained a compliment, a complaint or criticism, a command, and a commitment from Jesus. But the church of Laodicea, like their spiritually dead sister church in Sardis, merited no words of approval from Jesus. The Laodiceans were guilty of self-reliance, self-righteousness, and spiritual indifference. Even worse, the church was unaware of their wretched condition.
To the congregation at Laodicea, Jesus issued this scathing criticism: “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked’” (Revelation 3:15–17).
In their proud, self-satisfied, and spiritually blind state, the church of Laodicea was useless in God’s kingdom. Using figurative language, Jesus issued His command, beckoning the members of the church to exchange their counterfeit righteousness for genuine righteousness (Revelation 3:18). He called the church to be zealous and repent (verse 19).
Christ’s appeal was heartfelt and urgent: “Listen! I am standing at the door and knocking! If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come into his home and share a meal with him, and he with me” (Revelation 3:20, NET). The Lord’s plea was also personal. He spoke to individuals using singular words like anyone, his, him, and he. He was inviting everyone in the church to experience intimate fellowship with Him. And even though His desire was for the whole church to respond and open the door to Him, ultimately it was up to the individual to decide.
Jesus knows that not everyone will answer His invitation and open the door to a relationship with Him. Many, like those living in Laodicea, will choose to reject His call. Lukewarm, and with hardened hearts, they will remain blind to the fact that they have accepted a false righteousness (Hebrews 3:7–8). To these Jesus will say, “I never knew you, depart from me” (Matthew 7:21–23). Sadly, they will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
During His ministry on earth, Jesus went to great lengths to demonstrate that righteousness comes to us as a gift through faith alone. Having Christ’s righteousness, by grace through faith, is the only way to enter the kingdom of heaven (Romans 3:24–25; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 2:4–8).
When Jesus said, “I stand at the door and knock,” He was inviting the members of the Laodicean church to recognize their miserable spiritual condition and receive His authentic gift of salvation. Like the apostle Paul, the Laodiceans needed to realize their absolute dependence on Christ: “What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith” (Philippians 3:8–9).
To those who would open the door, Jesus promised a close fellowship, pictured as enjoying a meal together. And He offered this great reward: “To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne” (Revelation 3:21). These words were Christ’s commitment to the Laodicean church.
Today Jesus continues to say, “I stand at the door and knock!” To churches who are filled with nominal Christians, He sends out His earnest invitation for full fellowship. The One who holds the keys to the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 16:19; Revelation 1:18; 3:7) calls us all to hear His voice and open the door so that He can come in and share an intimate union with us. To those who respond, Jesus Christ guarantees the open door of eternal life and the reward of ruling with Him in heaven. Is Jesus knocking at your Hearts door today – Open Up the Door to the 12 Steps to Heaven via this link
BONUS STUDY
The Red Letters in the Book of Revelation – The Red Letters is the Words of Jesus in the Bible – We are Going to read the RED Letters only from the Book of Revelation in today’s study !
Rev 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, Rev 1:11 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. right hand upon me, saying unto me, Rev 1: 19 Fear not; I am the first and the last:
Rev 1:18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
Rev 1:19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;
Rev 1:20 The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. Rev 2:1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
Rev 2:2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:
Rev 2:3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.
Rev 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
Rev 2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Rev 2:6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
Rev 2:7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
Rev 2:8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
Rev 2:9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
Rev 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Rev 2:11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.
Rev 2:12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;
Rev 2:13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
Rev 2:14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
Rev 2:15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
Rev 2:16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
Rev 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
Rev 2:18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
Rev 2:19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.
Rev 2:20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
Rev 2:21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.
Rev 2:22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
Rev 2:23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
Rev 2:24 But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.
Rev 2:25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.
Rev 2:26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
Rev 2:27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
Rev 2:28 And I will give him the morning star.
Rev 2:29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Rev 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
Rev 3:2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
Rev 3:3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
Rev 3:4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
Rev 3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
Rev 3:6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Rev 3:7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
Rev 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
Rev 3:9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
Rev 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
Rev 3:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Rev 3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
Rev 3:13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Rev 3:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
Rev 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
Rev 3:16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
Rev 3:17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
Rev 3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
Rev 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Rev 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Rev 3:21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
Rev 3:22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Rev 16:15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.
95 % of the Words of Jesus in Revelation was against the 7 Churches – Meaning all Plagued with Doctrines of Demons.
Rev 21:5 Behold, I make all things new. Write: for these words are true and faithful.
Rev 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Rev 21:7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
Rev 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. Rev 22:7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. Rev 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
Rev 22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Rev 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Rev 22:20 Surely I come quickly.
Specific demonic strongholds that can be found at church. Let’s take a look at these spirits.
Spirit of Religion (Revelation 2:4–5, 7)
The church at Ephesus had “left their first love” (Rev. 2:4). They were doctrinally sound and had everything in order but they had lost their passion for God. When you turn to Acts 19 to look at “first works” and “first love” you discover an astounding truth.
At the birth of the Ephesian church they were baptizing in water, laying hands on the people for the baptism of the Holy Spirit, magnifying God in tongues, casting out demons, healing with prayer cloths, and being evicted from the old order.
The church at Ephesus had every element of church life in order and they were a hard working congregation. Yet the fire, the passion, the love had gone out of it. We see now that religion had taken over with its dull duty and tired traditionalism. The power of God was missing; demons were no longer leaving, tongues were absent, miracles were simply a memory. A loveless routine of religious works had replaced the power and passion of the Holy Spirit.
Who can deny the present reality of this deadening demon of religion? Many churches like Samson have been shorn of their power by the Delilah’s of religion! Now blind to spiritual things, we grind out our religious activities and traditions with no transforming power. This demon must be exposed and expelled.
Spirit of Intimidation (Revelation 2:10–11)
The church at Smyrna endured persecution, and many members suffered martyrdom. With this threat, Satan tries to strike fear in the hearts of believers by sending intimidation to frighten us away from faithfulness to God and His Word. Remember Simon Peter warming himself by the enemy’s fire on the night of Jesus’ arrest? This faithful disciple was intimidated by his surroundings and the questioning voice of a little servant girl. Today the church is silent and cowed down before the world and its governments. This demon must be cast down!
Spirit of Compromise (Revelation 2:12, 14–17)
Pergamos was the capital city of the province of Asia mentioned in Revelation as one of the seven churches of Asia. It was a celebrated city of Mysia in the Caicus valley, 15 miles from the Aegean Sea about 60 miles north of Smyrna. The river Selinus flowed through it and the river Caicus ran just south of it. This city was rich in historical and literary heritage with a library which boasted well over 200,000 volumes, topped only by the library in Alexandria.
The city had a “pet” god in Asklepion, an idol symbolized by a snake who called himself a savior. They believed that their god incarnated into the area snakes, so serpents were allowed to slither freely around the temple. Those who desired healing spent the night in the darkness of the temple, hoping a snake would crawl over them. The city was an outpost to Greek civilization and was home to the temples of many other deities.
Can you see the parallels of the secular plight in America and its churches? Most churches operate in a community or environment that is controlled by Satan rather than God. What can a church do when ministry becomes difficult? Can we allow the snakes of secular humanism to slither through our congregations? Compromise is not the answer. We cannot become comfortable with the sin around us!
The church of Jesus must take active steps to stand strong in our lost and dying world!
We must recognize the conflict. Jesus pointed out that the city was the church’s dwelling place or permanent residence. To flee was not an option. Instead, He advised them to settle into service and draw the battle lines. Paul recognized the need for battle-readiness when he penned Ephesians 6. The armor of God is needed in the middle of war. Most of all, the church must go forward under the name and banner of Jesus, never operating in their own strength, for in the flesh the enemy could find weakness.
We must repent of compromise. The church at Pergamos had some weaknesses to be dealt with. There were doctrinal problems along with problems with some of their deacons and leadership. One in particular is mentioned, Nicholas, who began teaching heresy, and leading others into sin. How sad when a leader goes bad and quits truly serving the Lord! Often times they lead others astray and take others with them. Yet another conflict in the Pergamos church was a discipline problem. They tolerated the mess they were in by overlooking the sin in their own camp. Jesus called them to repentance. Another problem that arose was the spirit of Balaam. To give you some history of this, Balak, the pagan king, literally bought the prophet Balaam’s ministry. Balak eventually sent women to seduce the men of Israel, thus bringing judgment upon them. It was Balaam that sold out the people of God. In keeping the spirit of Balaam, too often today, money has become the goal and prize of many in the church. Popular preaching has replaced prophetic preaching. Image has replaced anointing and the church is reduced to no more than a place where pop psychology tickles the ears of its parishioners on Sundays. The image-makers and the politically correct have dulled the sword of the churches and its men of God.
We must rely on Christ. The Pergamos church needed to rely on their Savior, who provided the weapon of the sword of the Spirit, His own word. This is the weapon we claim as Christians. The popular “Star Wars” phenomenon has had two generations of children captured in imaginative play with light sabers, defending the galaxy as Jedi Knights! The movies show the young Jedi apprentice was carefully taught to use his weapon, to guard it, to perfect its use. In the same way, we must cling to the Word of God as our weapon—it has a power that is supernatural and effective against the onslaughts of Satan. Our weapons are not carnal (2 Cor. 10:4) but mighty in God, and Satan can be defeated by the power of the Word.
Overcomers are promised gifts. Jesus promised this church that those who didn’t succumb to the sins around them—not eating things offered to idols and partaking in sin—these faithful would eat hidden manna, the blessing of Jesus Himself. They are promised the presence of Jesus in the barren wasteland of the world’s wilderness. He also promised this church that He would set a white stone, promising acquittal, acceptance, and acclaim. The new name upon this stone was Jesus!
Spirit of Jezebel (Control) (Revelation 2:18-20, 26)
A war goes on in today’s church, and the battle lines are drawn. One of the most powerful spirits at work in this ongoing battle is the spirit of Jezebel or control. First Kings tells the story of the woman for whom this spirit is named.
Known as the wife of King Ahab and a follower of the false god Baal, the scriptures regarded Ahab’s marriage to this woman as a horrible sin: “He not only considered it trivial to commit the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, but he also married Jezebel daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and began to serve Baal and worship him” (1 Kings 16:31, niv).
Jezebel ordered a “hit” on the innocent man Naboth so that she could obtain his prize vineyard. Not only was this murder, but it broke God’s land covenant with His people. In addition to her disrespect for ordinary people and their property, she hated the prophets of God. Scripture says, “While Jezebel was killing off the Lord’s prophets, Obadiah had taken a hundred prophets and hidden them in two caves, fifty in each, and had supplied them with food and water.” (1 Kings 18:4, NIV)
Later, Jezebel pursued the prophet Elijah following the great contest where God sent fire from heaven and defeated the prophets of Baal. Her relentless pursuit drove the prophet into depression and suicidal thoughts.
Jezebel’s character was wicked, controlling, sexually immoral, murderous, and demonic! It is astounding that the same strong spirit was still operating in Revelation 2:20 and still operates in today’s church. In every congregation we find those who want to control, manipulate, and subvert the men and women of God.
Recognizing the spirit
This spirit is basically the spirit of domination or an unwillingness to cohabit peacefully. This is not about women or liberation, for this spirit can attach itself to a man or a woman. Many may think that this spirit is identified with sexuality, believing that a woman who looks a certain way is a “Jezebel” in her character. But this is not so. A wolf can easily hide in sheep’s clothing.
When you find a spirit of Jezebel operating, you will also find an “Ahab” nearby, or someone in leadership who is allowing the spirit access and control.
The strategy of Jezebel
The tool this spirit uses is manipulation. In 1 Kings 21, we learn that King Ahab would pout when he did not get his own way. He had seen a vineyard that he greatly desired, but the owner would not give up his precious property, even to the king. As King Ahab lay on his bed sulking, Jezebel assured him she would get him what he wanted. This powerful woman had introduced pagan worship into her kingdom, and now she was not below killing to obtain the things she needed to gain more power.
The seat of Jezebel
Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols.
—Revelation 2:20
When the spirit of Jezebel begins to manifest in the church, it seeks a high seat in the church or a place of dominance. Usually it will manifest in someone who wants to teach or lead, usually leading them astray! To find that place of leadership, Jezebel must look and act in a spiritual manner.
One of these spirits operated in Moses and Aaron’s day. Numbers 16 tells us, “Now Korah the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, with Dathan and Abiram the sons of Eliab, and On the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men; and they rose up before Moses with some of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty leaders of the congregation, representatives of the congregation, men of renown. They gathered together against Moses and Aaron, and said to them, ‘You take too much upon yourselves, for all the congregation is holy, every one of them, and the Lord is among them. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the congregation of the Lord?’” (Num. 16:1–3).
Korah was operating in the spirit of Jezebel, with Dathan and Abiram operating as his power core, and 250 other princes as a structure under them. Moses took immediate action—he fell on his face before God and prayed. Following his prayer, he confronted the spirit, saying, “Is it a small thing to you that the God of Israel has separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to Himself, to do the work of the tabernacle of the Lord, and to stand before the congregation to serve them; and that He has brought you near to Himself, you and all your brethren, the sons of Levi, with you? And are you seeking the priesthood also?” (Num. 16:9–10).
Judgment came to this Jezebel spirit—an earthquake came and took the three evil leaders and fire consumed all the rest.
Jezebel’s targets
The controlling spirit wiggles into the church, bent on destroying and undermining the very things that we hold dear as believers. Through manipulation, domination, and control, the spirit begins its battle against the body of Christ.
First, this spirit hates the prophets, the true leaders of God. She cannot control them, and when she tries to win their approval and fails, she will stop at nothing to try and kill them.
In addition, the spirit of Jezebel hates the preaching of the Word. She can’t cope with its message. She will try to either reduce the messenger or the message.
The controlling spirit also hates the praise of the church. During times of true, powerful worship, her carnality is exposed. In 1 Kings when the prophet Elijah prayed fire down from heaven against the prophets of Baal and Jezebel’s schemes, praise broke out (1 Kings 18:39). Jezebel had lost, and the praises of God filled the air.
A Jezebel spirit also hates the preeminence of Christ. There is no way to compete against it. The first time “preeminence” is mentioned is in Colossians 1:18: “And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence” (kjv). However, the second time we find the word, a Jezebel spirit is attempting to control a body of believers. “I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not” (3 John 1:9, kjv).
Banish the spirit
If you sense this spirit is at work in your church, it is important to see the enemy as spiritual, not fleshly. Don’t hate the person being controlled by the spirit of Jezebel, recognize that it is a spiritual power—one that God must fight. Let your prayer be, “O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You” (2 Chron. 20:12).
Spirit of Traditionalism (Revelation 3:1–6)
For centuries the church has been the victim of rumors, hostility, and, what we call in this day and age, negative press. Churches often have to survive this hostile environment; however, outward hostility is not the greatest threat to a local church! Very often the greatest danger comes from within!
The Sardis church lived in a favorable environment with a great reputation. However, in Christ’s letter to this church, He ignored their human reputation and told this church they were listed in the obituary!
Environment of death
The city of Sardis was a city of wealth. History tells us that in 550 b.c., King Croesus found gold in the city’s river and issued the first gold coins in history! Even in New Testament times, gold could be found all along its rivers.
In addition to its wealth, the city was known for its paganism. The favored idol was Cybele, and worshippers of this pagan god participated in wild, frenzied worship that included sexual immorality.
Remarkably, the community was at peace, for the inhabitants were comfortable in their self-sufficiency. This peaceful self-sufficiency had also invaded the church in Sardis; it became the peace of death. A peaceful coexistence with the city and its wickedness had settled into the church and all they had left was their reputation.
Evidence of a church’s death
Viewers of our television broadcast often write and ask, “How can I find a good church in my area? How can I tell if a church is alive and healthy?” A dead church has some basic characteristics that are spotted easily.
Ignores the Holy Spirit. When the complete work of God’s Spirit isn’t embraced in a church, that body is already headed for the grave. Jesus told the church at Sardis that they had a spirit of religion and didn’t have the Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit will not be managed or controlled by religious tradition or preferences! John 3:8 says, “The wind blows where it wills…so is every one who is born of the Spirit” (John 3:8).
Lack of godly leadership. The “seven stars” mentioned in Revelation 3 stands for the messengers or pastors of the seven churches addressed in the letters. What the church in Sardis needed was a leader who was called by God and served Him whole-heartedly. Too many churches today fail to get God’s man. Several times a month our church offices receive requests from pastor-less churches that have been searching for a replacement. If these churches choose a pastor by his reputation, resume, physical appearance, or even recommendation, they may find later that they’ve made a big mistake. As important as background information is, the fruit issued in a pastor’s life and his walk with the Spirit of God is what should be investigated. The superficial doesn’t matter as much as the supernatural. Hiring solely on superficial facts may result in a short-tenured, flash in the pan, or morally bankrupt leader.
Reputation over reality. Sardis was a busy, working church with a good name—but it had death upon it. They were an organization, but not a living organism. Sadly, they were so caught up in their reputation they didn’t even realize that they had died. One winter night I noticed our house becoming colder and colder, even though I had turned our heat on full power. I called upon our faithful church grounds supervisor to take a look at the gas-heating unit, and he discovered the pilot light had gone out. The blower was blowing, but the fire was out. Going to church is good, if you meet God. Worship is good if it brings on God’s presence. Giving is good if we have first given ourselves. Prayer is good, but “if we regard iniquity in our hearts, the Lord will not hear us.” Form without force is death to a church. It is like a store window containing lots of fluff and finery, but hiding an empty stockroom.
Growth in numbers without growth in people. The letter to Sardis indicated that even Christians who had life in the Sardis church were dying in the cold environment. Churches must offer ministry that encourages its members to grow in the Lord.
Ministry and work incomplete. Beginning a new program or outreach is easy; seeing it to completion is much more difficult! A dead church is a graveyard of partially fulfilled goals and half-baked programs. These skeletons are evidence that they went “partway” with the Lord and then backed up and sat down. A church that goes backward is doomed to death.
Escape from death! To eliminate the spirit of religion from your church, the leadership should gather and repent of religious death. Together they should acknowledge that Jesus’ kingdom is coming, and there will be an accounting for what they accomplish in His name. In almost any dead church, there are a handful of believers who do live in triumph and desire to be alive in God. This team of people should be lifted up and encouraged. Stay with the winning crowd! Finally, rebuke the religious pride that strangles your church. Reject the love of religion and its rules and reputation, and fall in love with Jesus. Determine to listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit in all decision-making regarding the church, and let His Word edify, rule, and reign from the pulpit.
Spirit of Inferiority (Revelation 3:7–8, 12)
Many times a pastor will contact me about a speaking engagement at a church, and he will begin by saying almost apologetically, “We are just a small church…” His tone implied a sense of weakness or inability. But there is nothing “little” or “insignificant” in the kingdom of God!
At the other end of the spectrum is the church that thinks they have all the answers, who loves to proclaim their statistics and numbers but are satisfied with mediocre efforts as long as they bring the church notoriety and recognition.
God deals strongly with the church in Revelation 3: “Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name” (Rev. 3:10–12).
Too many churches and individuals use their supposed weakness as an excuse for failing to advance the cause of Christ. Such notions and statements are foreign to the New Testament portrait of the church. I am convinced that such an attitude is not only false and hurtful but also demonic in its origin. There is a stronghold of inferiority, self-pity, and weakness. The enemy deceives those manifesting this spirit by making them think their attitudes are actually meekness and humility. This counterfeit humility is debilitating to the kingdom of God, crippling the advance of the gospel, and it insults the Holy Spirit.
The church at Philadelphia was at risk to be overtaken by such a spirit. If they were ever to become a “pillar” in the kingdom, they would have to overcome the spirit.
The scripture sets forth the church as a victorious company. Matthew 16:18 declares, “The gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” In his great prayer for the church in Ephesians 3:14–21, Paul ends with this benediction, “Now to Him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages” (Eph. 3:20–21).
It is “in the church” that Jesus looses His divine ability, energy, and glory. The answer to our inferiority is His superiority! It is not in trying harder, but in trusting wholly that His work is accomplished.
The church at Philadelphia had “a little strength” (Rev. 3:8). Greek culture, international commerce, and religious diversity dominated them. The pagan goddess Dionysus was worshiped. This ancient Greek god of wine was credited with inspiring ritual madness and ecstasy. Worship of Dionysus was thought to bring an end to care and worry. The city was also a center of orthodox Jewish worship.
This small church could have surrendered to the pressures around them. Yet they did not! They received the wonderful encouragement in Revelation, and history tells us that for nearly 1400 years, this city stood as a Christian city in the face of Muslim pressure. It was only after centuries of courageous resistance that the city was overthrown by an unholy military alliance of Byzantine and Muslim forces.
How did this church overcome inferiority and have a ministry that would last for 1400 years? They came to know the Lord of Opportunity (Rev. 3:7–8). Obedience always leads to opportunity! God promised this church the “key of David.” With God’s favor and their dependence upon His superiority, nothing could stop this body of believers!
Spirit of Pride (Revelation 3:14–17, 21)
Revelation 3 also issues a charge to the church at Laodicea. This city was a wealthy and prosperous one. So vast was their wealth that when an earthquake destroyed the city, they required no outside help to recover! Tacitus, the Roman historian, recorded, “Laodicea arose from the ruins by the strength of its own resources.”
The city was famous for the dark, black wool they produced and was known as the center for fine wool in the ancient world. Laodicea also boasted a famous medical school, having produced two of the most popular medicines for treatment of eye and ear maladies. In short, this city was pompous and full of pride.
But here in Revelation 3, years have passed and now the church in Laodicea has fallen into a rut of mediocrity. The Lord Jesus Himself renders the verdict on this church. What was His appraisal? This lukewarm church was nauseating Him! What had happened to this church to make it slide into a state of mediocrity?
Lost fervency
Sadly, this church reflects the state of many American churches today. Not too cold…not too hot. Not too bad…not too good. Not too faithful…not too unfaithful. The Laodicea church was an ordinary church that had warmth but no fire. If asked about their work, they would say, “We are holding our own.”
Jesus is sickened by the mediocre. He would rather a church be as cold as the Arctic or as hot as the Sahara. In God’s work, there should be no place for “just getting by.”
Elijah recognized this need for commitment when he challenged Israel at the contest of the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18. He shouted to the congregation, “If Baal be God, serve him, but if the Lord be God, serve Him!” Standing in the middle was not an option.
A complacent church is a disappointment to Jesus! Laodicea had lost the fire of love for Jesus and for lost souls. The altar fires of prayer were in need of rekindling. It was business as usual week after week. They needed to pray!
Lost faith
The Laodicean church had tried to become self-sufficient. They boasted of wealth, increase of goods, and that they needed nothing, not even the Lord. They were cursed by their wealth.
When the great Thomas Aquinas visited the Vatican, the Pope escorted him through the vast corridors and vaults adorned with jewels and gold. The Pope commented, “No longer do we say, ‘Silver and gold have I none.” Aquinas replied, “Neither do you say, ‘In the name of Jesus, Rise and walk!’”
A church’s reach must exceed its grasp. An ever-enlarging vision must be forged. The challenges we take should be beyond our resources, so that our reliance and faith remains upon God. Our dreams and our plans should be God-sized.
When God blesses financially, the church should give more to missions, build a needed building, add another staff member, and have the faith to stretch those resources to their limit.
Unfortunately, the Laodicean church did not really see their true condition. God said they were “wretched, poor, blind, naked”—they were pitiful in the sight of God. They were without riches and spiritually blind in God’s eyes. He looked at them and saw them as they really were: spiritually bankrupt.
Lost fear
This church no longer trembled in the presence of a righteous God. There was no remorse recorded for their failures. Jesus warns them by giving three motives to repent: His love, His rebuke, and His chastening rod. These three things could provide the motivation to set this church on the right track.
Lost fellowship
Jesus was standing and knocking outside the door of this church. At one point, He had been shut out; He was no longer the center of things. The church had no basis for fellowship with other churches because Jesus Christ was the only common ground among the fellowship of churches. Without Him, a church can have a “get together” without really being together in unity! “That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ” (1 John 1:3). “But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7).
The presence of Jesus Christ is the ground of all true fellowship, but too many churches have shut Him out.
God’s Promise and Plea
Jesus keeps on knocking, hoping that someone in the church will open the door. When that happens, it sets the stage for revival and fellowship can be restored. A seat at the Lord’s table is promised when we welcome Him at ours. We can share in His glorious reign! So, let us blaze and burn for Him until He comes in the blaze of His glory.
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98% van Kerke wêreldwyd het een of meer Leerstellings van Demone wat vanaf die Kansel verkondig word! – Pastoor Dirk: TruLight Ministries International:
Die 7 Kerke van Openbaring is alle Kerke wat deur Leerstellings van Demone beheer word.
Vir die kerk in Efese het Jesus gesê: “Aanskou hoe ver jy geval het! Bekeer jou en doen die dinge wat jy aan die begin gedoen het. As jy jou nie bekeer nie, sal Ek na jou toe kom en jou kandelaar van sy plek verwyder” (Openbaring 2:4). Jesus bestraf vyf van die sewe kerke en eis bekering van hulle (Openbaring 2:4, 6, 20; 3:3, 15–19). Verreweg daarvan dat gelowiges onverantwoordelik is vir hul sonde, moet hulle aan Jesus verantwoording doen vir hul ongehoorsaamheid (sien ook 2 Korintiërs 5:10).
“Verwyder jou kandelaar van sy plek” Betekenis = Verwyder die Heilige Gees uit hierdie Kerke.
Deur die apostel Johannes in Openbaring 2-3 het Jesus sewe briewe aan sewe kerke in Klein-Asië gerig. Dit was geïndividualiseerde briewe van instruksie, teregwysing en bemoediging aan die plaaslike gemeentes. Aan die laaste kerk, die louwarm kerk in Laodisea, het Jesus hierdie dringende pleidooi gerig: “Hier is Ek! Ek staan by die deur en klop. As iemand my stem hoor en die deur oopmaak, sal Ek ingaan en saam met hom eet, en hulle met My” (Openbaring 3:20).
Die idee van Jesus wat by ‘n deur staan en klop, word dikwels gebruik as ‘n illustrasie van Jesus se aanbod van verlossing aan individue: as jy net “die deur van jou hart oopmaak” en Jesus in jou lewe toelaat, sal alles goed gaan. Maar in Openbaring 3:20 pleit Jesus nie by ‘n individu om gered te word nie; Hy soek toegang tot ‘n kerk! Dit is kommerwekkend om te dink aan Jesus wat buite die kerk staan en klop, maar dit is die posisie waarin Hy was. Die Laodisea-kerk het die deur vir die Hoof van die kerk toegemaak; Hulle was selfvoldaan in hul voorspoed, maar Jesus is in die koue gelaat. Hy was ‘n buitestaander vir die harte van die hele gemeente.
Die meeste van die sewe briewe het ‘n kompliment, ‘n klagte of kritiek, ‘n bevel en ‘n verbintenis van Jesus bevat. Maar die kerk van Laodisea, soos hul geestelik dooie susterkerk in Sardis, het geen woorde van goedkeuring van Jesus verdien nie. Die Laodisense was skuldig aan selfstandigheid, eiegeregtigheid en geestelike onverskilligheid. Nog erger, die kerk was onbewus van hul ellendige toestand.
Aan die gemeente in Laodisea het Jesus hierdie skerp kritiek gerig: “Ek ken jou dade, dat jy nie koud of warm is nie. Was jy maar net die een of die ander! Omdat jy lou is – nie warm of koud nie – gaan Ek jou uit my mond spoeg. Jy sê: ‘Ek is ryk; ek het rykdom verwerf en het niks nodig nie.’ Maar jy weet nie dat jy ellendig en bejammerenswaardig en arm, blind en naak is nie’” (Openbaring 3:15–17).
In hul trotse, selfvoldane en geestelik blinde toestand was die kerk van Laodisea nutteloos in God se koninkryk. Deur middel van figuurlike taal het Jesus Sy bevel gegee en die lede van die kerk gewink om hul nagemaakte geregtigheid vir ware geregtigheid te verruil (Openbaring 3:18). Hy het die kerk opgeroep om ywerig te wees en hulle te bekeer (vers 19).
Christus se pleidooi was hartlik en dringend: “Luister! Ek staan by die deur en Ek klop. As iemand my stem hoor en die deur oopmaak, sal Ek in sy huis ingaan en met hom saam eet, en hy met My” (Openbaring 3:20). Die Here se pleidooi was ook persoonlik. Hy het met individue gepraat deur enkelvoudige woorde soos enigiemand, syne, hom en hy te gebruik. Hy het almal in die kerk genooi om intieme gemeenskap met Hom te ervaar. En al was Sy begeerte dat die hele kerk moes reageer en die deur vir Hom moes oopmaak, was dit uiteindelik aan die individu om te besluit.
Jesus weet dat nie almal op Sy uitnodiging sal antwoord en die deur na ‘n verhouding met Hom sal oopmaak nie. Baie, soos diegene wat in Laodisea woon, sal kies om Sy roepstem te verwerp. Louwarm, en met verharde harte, sal hulle blind bly vir die feit dat hulle ‘n valse geregtigheid aanvaar het (Hebreërs 3:7–8). Vir hulle sal Jesus sê: “Ek het julle nooit geken nie, gaan weg van My” (Matteus 7:21–23). Ongelukkig sal hulle nie die koninkryk van die hemele binnegaan nie.
Tydens Sy bediening op aarde het Jesus groot moeite gedoen om te demonstreer dat geregtigheid na ons toe kom as ‘n geskenk deur geloof alleen. Om Christus se geregtigheid te hê, deur genade deur geloof, is die enigste manier om die koninkryk van die hemele binne te gaan (Romeine 3:24–25; 2 Korintiërs 5:21; Efesiërs 2:4–8).
Toe Jesus gesê het: “Ek staan by die deur en klop,” het Hy die lede van die Laodisea-kerk genooi om hul ellendige geestelike toestand te erken en Sy outentieke geskenk van verlossing te ontvang. Soos die apostel Paulus, moes die Laodicense hulle absolute afhanklikheid van Christus besef: “Wat meer is, ek beskou alles as verlies, om die uitnemendheid van die kennis van Christus Jesus, my Here, ter wille van wie ek alles verloor het. Ek beskou dit as drek om Christus as wins te verkry en in Hom gevind te word, nie met my eie geregtigheid wat uit die wet kom nie, maar met dié wat deur die geloof in Christus is, die geregtigheid wat van God is op grond van die geloof” (Filippense 3:8–9).
Aan diegene wat die deur wou oopmaak, het Jesus ‘n hegte gemeenskap belowe, uitgebeeld as om saam ‘n maaltyd te geniet. En Hy het hierdie groot beloning aangebied: “Aan hom wat oorwin, sal Ek gee om saam met My op my troon te sit, net soos Ek oorwin het en saam met my Vader op sy troon gaan sit het” (Openbaring 3:21). Hierdie woorde was Christus se verbintenis tot die Laodicense kerk.
Vandag sê Jesus steeds: “Ek staan by die deur en klop!” Aan kerke wat gevul is met nominale Christene, stuur Hy sy ernstige uitnodiging vir volle gemeenskap uit. Die Een wat die sleutels van die koninkryk van die hemele hou (Matteus 16:19; Openbaring 1:18; 3:7) roep ons almal om Sy stem te hoor en die deur oop te maak sodat Hy kan inkom en ‘n intieme ervaring kan deel.
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Bible Verse and Prayer for Today
Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters.
—Romans 14:1
Our life in Christ is such a blessing! We want to welcome new disciples into our fellowship to share the blessings that Jesus has given us. We don’t bring them in to scrutinize their past failures or the current struggles, but to bring them into the love of God’s acceptance as part of his eternal family. They will make mistakes and stumble, just as we did when we were new believers. Yet God welcomed us patiently, graciously, and compassionately. Let’s do the same with new believers as they learn to live for Jesus. As Paul commanded the Romans:
Prayer
Father, please make me more understanding and patient with my brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those who are new to the faith. Give me insight and empathy so I can encourage them, build them up, and help them feel accepted into your family as your beloved children. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen and Amen
Bybel Vers en Gebed vir Vandag
Aanvaar hom wie se geloof swak is, sonder om te oordeel oor betwiste sake. —Romeine 14:1 Ons lewe in Christus is so ‘n seën! Ons wil nuwe dissipels in ons gemeenskap verwelkom om die seëninge wat Jesus ons gegee het, te deel. Ons bring hulle nie in om hul vorige mislukkings of die huidige stryd te ondersoek nie, maar om hulle in die liefde van God se aanvaarding as deel van sy ewige familie te bring. Hulle sal foute maak en struikel, net soos ons gedoen het toe ons nuwe gelowiges was. Tog het God ons geduldig, genadig en medelydend verwelkom. Laat ons dieselfde doen met nuwe gelowiges terwyl hulle leer om vir Jesus te leef. Soos Paulus die Romeine beveel het:
Gebed
Vader, maak my asseblief meer begripvol en geduldig met my broers en susters in Christus, veral diegene wat nuut is in die geloof. Gee my insig en empatie sodat ek hulle kan aanmoedig, opbou en help om aanvaar te voel in u familie as u geliefde kinders. In Jesus se naam, bid ek. Amen en Amen
Bible Teaching of the Day
Doctrine is “a set of ideas or beliefs that are taught or believed to be true.” Biblical doctrine refers to teachings that align with the revealed Word of God, the Bible. False doctrine is any idea that adds to, takes away from, contradicts, or nullifies the doctrine given in God’s Word. For example, any teaching about Jesus that denies His virgin birth is a false doctrine, because it contradicts the clear teaching of Scripture (Matthew 1:18).
As early as the first century AD, false doctrine was already infiltrating the church, and many of the letters in the New Testament were written to address those errors (Galatians 1:6–9; Colossians 2:20–23; Titus 1:10–11). Paul exhorted his protégé Timothy to guard against those who were peddling heresies and confusing the flock: “If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, he is conceited and understands nothing” (1 Timothy 6:3–4).
As followers of Christ, we have no excuse for remaining ignorant of theology because we have the “whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27) available to us—the Bible is complete. As we “study to show ourselves approved unto God” (2 Timothy 2:15), we are less likely to be taken in by smooth talkers and false prophets. When we know God’s Word, “we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming” (Ephesians 4:14).
It is important to point out the difference between false doctrine and denominational disagreements. Different congregational groups see secondary issues in Scripture differently. These differences are not always due to false doctrine on anyone’s part. Church policies, governmental decisions, style of worship, etc., are all open for discussion, since they are not directly addressed in Scripture. Even those issues that are addressed in Scripture are often debated by equally sincere disciples of Christ. Differences in interpretation or practice do not necessarily qualify as false doctrine, nor should they divide the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 1:10).
False doctrine is that which opposes some fundamental truth or that which is necessary for salvation. The following are some examples of false doctrine:
- The erasing of hell. The Bible describes hell as a real place of eternal torment, the destination for every unregenerate soul (Revelation 20:15; 2 Thessalonians 1:8). A denial of hell directly contradicts Jesus’ own words (Matthew 10:28; 25:46) and is therefore a false doctrine.
- The idea that there are “many paths to God.” This philosophy has become popular recently under the guise of tolerance. This false doctrine claims that, since God is love, He will accept any religious effort as long as the practitioner is sincere. Such relativism flies in the face of the entire Bible and effectively eliminates any need for the Son of God to take on flesh and be crucified for us (Jeremiah 12:17; John 3:15–18). It also contradicts Jesus’ direct words that He is the only way to God (John 14:6).
- Any teaching that redefines the person of Jesus Christ. Doctrine that denies the deity of Christ, the virgin birth, His sinless nature, His actual death, or His physical resurrection is false doctrine. A group’s errant Christology readily identifies it as a sect or cult that may claim to be Christian but is actually teaching false doctrine. Even many mainline denominations have begun the rapid slide into apostasy by declaring that they no longer hold to a literal interpretation of Scripture or the deity of Christ. First John 4:1–3 makes it clear that a denial of biblical Christology is “anti-Christ.” Jesus described false teachers within the church as “wolves in sheep’s clothing” (Matthew 7:15).
- Teaching that adds human religious works to Christ’s finished work on the cross as necessary ingredients for salvation. This teaching may pay lip service to salvation by faith alone but insists that a religious ritual (such as water baptism) is salvific. Some groups even legislate hairstyles, clothing options, and food consumption. Romans 11:6 warns against attempts to mix grace with works. Ephesians 2:8–9 says we are saved by the grace of God, through faith, and nothing we do can add to or take away from it. Galatians 1:6–9 pronounces a curse on anyone who changes the good news of salvation by grace.
- The teaching that presents grace as a license to sin. Sometimes called “easy-believism,” this false doctrine implies that all one must do for right standing with God is to believe the facts about Jesus, pray a prayer at some point, and then resume control of one’s life with the assurance of heaven at the end. Paul dealt with this thinking in Romans 6. In Matthew 7:21–23, Jesus warned those who adopt this doctrine that they did not know Him at all. Second Corinthians 5:17 states that those who are “in Christ” become “new creatures.” That transformation, in response to a believer’s faith in Christ, changes the outward behaviors. To know and love Christ is to obey Him (Luke 6:46).
- Satan has been confusing and perverting the Word of God since the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1–4; Matthew 4:6). False teachers, the servants of Satan, try to appear as “servants of righteousness” (2 Corinthians 11:15), but they will be known by their fruits (Matthew 7:16). A charlatan promoting false doctrine will show signs of pride, greed, and rebellion (see Jude 1:11) and will often promote or engage in sexual immorality (2 Peter 2:14; Revelation 2:20).
- We are wise to recognize how vulnerable we are to heresy and make it our habit to do as the Bereans did in Acts 17:11: “They . . . examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” When we make it our goal to follow the lead of the first church, we will go far in avoiding the pitfalls of false doctrine. Acts 2:42 says, “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Such devotion will protect us and ensure that we are on the path Jesus set for us.
Bybel Lering vir die Dag
Leerstelling is “‘n stel idees of oortuigings wat geleer of geglo word waar te wees.” Bybelse leerstelling verwys na leringe wat ooreenstem met die geopenbaarde Woord van God, die Bybel. Valse leerstelling is enige idee wat byvoeg tot, wegneem van, weerspreek of die leerstelling in God se Woord nietig verklaar. Byvoorbeeld, enige leerstelling oor Jesus wat Sy maagdelike geboorte ontken, is ‘n valse leerstelling, want dit weerspreek die duidelike leerstelling van die Skrif (Matteus 1:18).
Reeds in die eerste eeu n.C. het valse leerstelling reeds die kerk binnegedring, en baie van die briewe in die Nuwe Testament is geskryf om daardie foute aan te spreek (Galasiërs 1:6–9; Kolossense 2:20–23; Titus 1:10–11). Paulus het sy protégé Timoteus aangespoor om te waak teen diegene wat ketterye verkondig en die kudde verwar het: “As iemand ‘n ander leer verkondig en nie saamstem met die gesonde woorde van onse Here Jesus Christus en met die leer wat by godsvrug ooreenstem nie, is hy verwaand en verstaan niks nie” (1 Timoteus 6:3–4).
As volgelinge van Christus het ons geen verskoning om onkundig oor teologie te bly nie, want ons het die “hele raad van God” (Handelinge 20:27) tot ons beskikking – die Bybel is volledig. Soos ons “leer om onsself goedgekeur voor God te stel” (2 Timoteus 2:15), is ons minder geneig om deur gladde praatters en valse profete verlei te word. Wanneer ons God se Woord ken, “is ons nie meer kinders wat deur golwe geslinger en heen en weer gedryf word deur elke wind van lering, deur die bedrieëry van die mense, deur sluheid om listiglik dwaling te beplan nie” (Efesiërs 4:14).
Dit is belangrik om die verskil tussen valse leerstellings en denominasionele meningsverskille uit te wys. Verskillende gemeentegroepe sien sekondêre kwessies in die Skrif verskillend. Hierdie verskille is nie altyd te wyte aan valse leerstellings van enigiemand se kant nie. Kerkbeleide, regeringsbesluite, styl van aanbidding, ens., is alles oop vir bespreking, aangesien dit nie direk in die Skrif aangespreek word nie. Selfs die kwessies wat in die Skrif aangespreek word, word dikwels deur ewe opregte dissipels van Christus gedebatteer. Verskille in interpretasie of praktyk kwalifiseer nie noodwendig as valse leerstellings nie, en dit behoort ook nie die Liggaam van Christus te verdeel nie (1 Korintiërs 1:10).
Valse leerstellings is dit wat ‘n fundamentele waarheid of dit wat nodig is vir verlossing teenstaan. Die volgende is ‘n paar voorbeelde van valse leerstellings:
- Die uitwissing van die hel. Die Bybel beskryf die hel as ‘n werklike plek van ewige pyniging, die bestemming vir elke onwedergebore siel (Openbaring 20:15; 2 Tessalonisense 1:8). ‘n Ontkenning van die hel weerspreek direk Jesus se eie woorde (Matteus 10:28; 25:46) en is dus ‘n valse leerstelling.
- Die idee dat daar “baie paaie na God” is. Hierdie filosofie het onlangs gewild geword onder die dekmantel van verdraagsaamheid. Hierdie valse leerstelling beweer dat, aangesien God liefde is, Hy enige godsdienstige poging sal aanvaar solank die praktisyn opreg is. Sulke relativisme dwarsboom die hele Bybel en elimineer effektief enige behoefte vir die Seun van God om vlees aan te neem en vir ons gekruisig te word (Jeremia 12:17; Johannes 3:15–18). Dit weerspreek ook Jesus se direkte woorde dat Hy die enigste weg na God is (Johannes 14:6).
- Enige leerstelling wat die persoon van Jesus Christus herdefinieer. Leerstellings wat die goddelikheid van Christus, die maagdelike geboorte, Sy sondelose natuur, Sy werklike dood of Sy fisiese opstanding ontken, is valse leerstellings. ‘n Groep se dwalende Christologie identifiseer dit geredelik as ‘n sekte of kultus wat dalk beweer dat hulle Christelik is, maar eintlik valse leerstellings verkondig. Selfs baie hoofstroomdenominasies het die vinnige gly na afvalligheid begin deur te verklaar dat hulle nie meer aan ‘n letterlike interpretasie van die Skrif of die goddelikheid van Christus vashou nie. Eerste Johannes 4:1–3 maak dit duidelik dat ‘n ontkenning van Bybelse Christologie “anti-Christus” is. Jesus het valse leraars binne die kerk beskryf as “wolwe in skaapsklere” (Matteus 7:15).
- Leer wat menslike godsdienstige werke by Christus se voltooide werk aan die kruis voeg as noodsaaklike bestanddele vir verlossing. Hierdie leer mag lippediens bewys aan verlossing deur geloof alleen, maar dring daarop aan dat ‘n godsdienstige ritueel (soos waterdoop) verlossend is. Sommige groepe wettig selfs haarstyle, kleredragkeuses en voedselverbruik. Romeine 11:6 waarsku teen pogings om genade met werke te meng. Efesiërs 2:8–9 sê ons word gered deur die genade van God, deur geloof, en niks wat ons doen kan daarby voeg of daarvan wegneem nie. Galasiërs 1:6–9 spreek ‘n vloek uit oor enigiemand wat die goeie nuus van verlossing deur genade verander.
- Die leerstelling wat genade as ‘n lisensie om te sondig aanbied. Soms word dit “maklike geloof” genoem, en hierdie valse leerstelling impliseer dat al wat ‘n mens moet doen vir ‘n goeie verhouding met God, is om die feite oor Jesus te glo, op ‘n stadium ‘n gebed te bid en dan beheer oor jou lewe terug te neem met die versekering van die hemel aan die einde. Paulus het hierdie denke in Romeine 6 behandel. In Matteus 7:21–23 het Jesus diegene wat hierdie leerstelling aanneem, gewaarsku dat hulle Hom glad nie ken nie. Tweede Korintiërs 5:17 verklaar dat diegene wat “in Christus” is, “nuwe skepsels” word. Daardie transformasie, in reaksie op ‘n gelowige se geloof in Christus, verander die uiterlike gedrag. Om Christus te ken en lief te hê, is om Hom te gehoorsaam (Lukas 6:46).
- Satan verwar en verdraai die Woord van God sedert die Tuin van Eden (Genesis 3:1–4; Matteus 4:6). Valse leraars, die dienaars van Satan, probeer om as “dienaars van geregtigheid” voor te kom (2 Korintiërs 11:15), maar hulle sal aan hul vrugte geken word (Matteus 7:16). ’n Bedrieër wat valse leerstellings bevorder, sal tekens van trots, gierigheid en rebellie toon (sien Judas 1:11) en sal dikwels seksuele immoraliteit bevorder of daaraan deelneem (2 Petrus 2:14; Openbaring 2:20).
- Ons is wys om te erken hoe kwesbaar ons vir kettery is en dit ons gewoonte te maak om te doen soos die Bereane in Handelinge 17:11 gedoen het: “Hulle het … elke dag die Skrifte ondersoek om te sien of wat Paulus gesê het, waar was.” Wanneer ons dit ons doelwit maak om die leiding van die eerste kerk te volg, sal ons ver gaan om die slaggate van valse leerstellings te vermy. Handelinge 2:42 sê: “Hulle het hulle toewyding aan die leer van die apostels en aan die gemeenskap, aan die breking van brood en aan gebed.” Sulke toewyding sal ons beskerm en verseker dat ons op die pad is wat Jesus vir ons gestel het.
Today’s Devotional
Jesus warned us that “false Christs and false prophets” will come and will attempt to deceive even God’s elect (Matthew 24:23–27; see also 2 Peter 3:3 and Jude 1:17–18). To guard against falsehood and false teachers, it’s important to know the truth and know the characteristics of the counterfeit. Any believer who “correctly handles the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15) and who makes a careful study of the Bible can identify false doctrine.
Jesus said, “A tree is recognized by its fruit” (Matthew 12:33). So, believers are to be fruit inspectors. Knowing the look, texture, and taste of a healthy apple is important. So is knowing the look, texture, and taste—and smell—of a rotten one. Here are three specific tests to apply to any teacher to determine the accuracy of his or her teaching:
1) What does this teacher say about Jesus? In Matthew 16:15-16, Jesus asks, “Who do you say I am?” Peter answers, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,” and for this answer Peter is called “blessed.” In 2 John 9, we read, “Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.” In other words, Jesus Christ and His work of redemption is of utmost importance; beware of anyone who denies that Jesus is equal with God, who downplays Jesus’ sacrificial death, or who rejects Jesus’ humanity. First John 2:22 says, “Who is the liar? It is the man who denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a man is the antichrist—he denies the Father and the Son.”
2) Does this teacher preach the gospel? The gospel is defined as the good news concerning Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection, according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). As nice as they sound, the statements “God loves you,” “God wants us to feed the hungry,” and “God wants you to be wealthy” are not the complete message of the gospel. As Paul warns in Galatians 1:7, “Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ.” No one, not even a great preacher, has the right to change the message that God gave us. “If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let him be eternally condemned!” (Galatians 1:9).
3) Does this teacher exhibit character qualities that glorify the Lord? Speaking of false teachers, Jude 11 says, “They have taken the way of Cain; they have rushed for profit into Balaam’s error; they have been destroyed in Korah’s rebellion.” In other words, a false teacher can be known by his pride (Cain’s rejection of God’s plan), greed (Balaam’s prophesying for money), and rebellion (Korah’s promotion of himself over Moses). Jesus said to beware of such people and that we would know them by their fruits (Matthew 7:15-20).
For further study, review those books of the Bible that were written specifically to combat false teaching within the church: Galatians, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, and Jude. It is often difficult to spot a false teacher/false prophet. Satan masquerades as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14), and his ministers masquerade as servants of righteousness (2 Corinthians 11:15). Only by being thoroughly familiar with the truth will we be able to recognize a counterfeit.
Vandag se Bemoediging
Jesus het ons gewaarsku dat “valse Christusse en valse profete” sal kom en sal probeer om selfs God se uitverkorenes te mislei (Matteus 24:23–27; sien ook 2 Petrus 3:3 en Judas 1:17–18). Om teen valsheid en valse leraars te waak, is dit belangrik om die waarheid te ken en die eienskappe van die namaaksel te ken. Enige gelowige wat “die woord van die waarheid reg hanteer” (2 Timoteus 2:15) en wat ‘n noukeurige studie van die Bybel maak, kan valse leerstellings identifiseer.
Jesus het gesê: “’n Boom word aan sy vrugte geken” (Matteus 12:33). Gelowiges moet dus vrugte-inspekteurs wees. Om die voorkoms, tekstuur en smaak van ‘n gesonde appel te ken, is belangrik. Net so is dit belangrik om die voorkoms, tekstuur en smaak – en reuk – van ‘n vrot appel te ken. Hier is drie spesifieke toetse om op enige onderwyser toe te pas om die akkuraatheid van sy of haar lering te bepaal:
1) Wat sê hierdie onderwyser oor Jesus? In Matteus 16:15-16 vra Jesus: “Wie sê julle is Ek?” Petrus antwoord: “U is die Christus, die Seun van die lewende God,” en vir hierdie antwoord word Petrus “geseënd” genoem. In 2 Johannes 9 lees ons: “Elkeen wat vooruit hardloop en nie volhard in die leer van Christus nie, het God nie; elkeen wat volhard in die leer, het beide die Vader en die Seun.” Met ander woorde, Jesus Christus en Sy verlossingswerk is van die allergrootste belang; pasop vir enigiemand wat ontken dat Jesus gelyk is aan God, wat Jesus se offerdood afmaak, of wat Jesus se menslikheid verwerp. 1 Johannes 2:22 sê: “Wie is die leuenaar? Dit is die mens wat ontken dat Jesus die Christus is. So iemand is die antichris – hy ontken die Vader en die Seun.”
2) Verkondig hierdie leraar die evangelie? Die evangelie word gedefinieer as die goeie nuus aangaande Jesus se dood, begrafnis en opstanding, volgens die Skrif (1 Korintiërs 15:1-4). So mooi as wat dit klink, is die stellings “God is lief vir jou”, “God wil hê ons moet die hongeriges voed” en “God wil hê jy moet ryk wees” nie die volledige boodskap van die evangelie nie. Soos Paulus in Galasiërs 1:7 waarsku: “Klaarblyklik bring sommige mense julle in verwarring en probeer hulle die evangelie van Christus verdraai.” Niemand, nie eens ‘n groot prediker nie, het die reg om die boodskap wat God vir ons gegee het, te verander nie. “As iemand aan julle ‘n ander evangelie verkondig as wat julle aangeneem het, laat hom vir ewig veroordeel word!” (Galasiërs 1:9).
3) Toon hierdie onderwyser karaktereienskappe wat die Here verheerlik? Van valse onderwysers praat Judas 11: “Hulle het die weg van Kain gevolg; hulle het vir wins in Bileam se dwaling gehardloop; hulle is vernietig in Korag se rebellie.” Met ander woorde, ‘n valse onderwyser kan geken word aan sy trots (Kain se verwerping van God se plan), gierigheid (Bileam se profesie vir geld) en rebellie (Korag se bevordering van homself bo Moses). Jesus het gesê dat ons vir sulke mense moet oppas en dat ons hulle aan hulle vrugte sal ken (Matteus 7:15-20).
Vir verdere studie, hersien daardie boeke van die Bybel wat spesifiek geskryf is om valse leringe binne die kerk te bestry: Galasiërs, 2 Petrus, 1 Johannes, 2 Johannes en Judas. Dit is dikwels moeilik om ‘n valse leraar/valse profeet raak te sien. Satan vermom hom as ‘n engel van die lig (2 Korintiërs 11:14), en sy dienaars vermom hom as dienaars van geregtigheid (2 Korintiërs 11:15). Slegs deur deeglik vertroud te wees met die waarheid sal ons ‘n namaaksel kan herken.
The Collectors of Manna – Women of the Word // Gaarders van Manna – Vroue van die woord
Dilize Light has Managed a TruLight Ladies Group on Telegram for the Past 6 Years and from Today . she will be Sharing her Manna with the Ladies in The TruLight Daily Manna Platform . Dilize is the only Daughter of Pastor Dirk and has been part of the Ministry since the age of 11 . Dilize is also the Radio Host for the Popular TruLight Top 10 that airs on TruLight Radio XM saturdays at 17h00′
Dilize Light bestuur die afgelope 6 jaar ‘n TruLight Damesgroep op Telegram en van vandag af sal sy haar Manna met die Dames deel op die TruLight Daaglikse Manna-platform. Dilize is die enigste dogter van Pastoor Dirk en is deel van die bediening sedert die ouderdom van 11. Dilize is ook die radio-aanbieder vir die gewilde TruLight Top 10 wat Saterdae om 17:00 op TruLight Radio XM uitgesaai word.
Om God In Die Duisternis te Vind:
Toe ek en my broer as kinders wegkruipertjie gespeel het, sou ek in ‘n donker kas wegkruip sodat my broer my nooit sou vind nie, maar hy het my gevind, omdat hy my hoor lag het. Ek het myself eintlik weg gegee, en dan het hy gesê: Ek het jou gevind ! Net so is ons gemaak om God te soek. Soos Paulus dit so duidelik gestel het (Handelinge 17:27). Maar hier is die goeie nuus: Hy is glad nie moeilik om te vind nie, want Hy is nie ver van elkeen van ons af nie. Hy begeer om Homself bekend te maak. Daar is ‘n eienskap in God van dors en verlange. Hy het ‘n verlange om ons te hê. Voordat ons Christus leer ken, tas ons na God in die duisternis. Maar as ons ernstig na Hom soek, sal Hy Homself bekend maak, want Hy beloon diegene wat Hom ywerig soek (Heb 11:6). Hy sal ons saggies roep: Hier is Ek. En Hy wag op ons antwoord: Ek het jou gevind !
Soek die Here terwyl Hy nog te vinde is, roep Hom aan terwyl Hy naby is.
Finding God In The Darkness:
When my brother and I played hide-and-seek as children, I would hide in a dark closet so that my brother would never find me, but he found me because he heard me laugh. I was basically giving myself away, and then he said, I have found you! That is how we were made to seek God. As Paul so clearly stated (Acts 17:27). But here is the good news: He is not at all difficult to find, for He is not far from each one of us. He desires to make Himself known. There is a quality in God of thirst and longing. He has a longing to have us. Before we come to know Christ, we grope for God in the darkness. But if we earnestly seek Him, He will make Himself known, for He is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Heb. 11:6). He will call to us softly, Here I am. And He is waiting for our answer, I have found you!
Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near.
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BONUS TEACHING BY PASTOR DIRK // BONUS LEERING DEUR PASTOOR DIRK
Pastor Dirk teaches about the Power of the Holy Spirit and the Secret of Spiritual Warfare.
Secret of Spiritual Warfare.
satan is afraid of Heat and Flame and Light, satan is afraid of Hell which is basically the Holy Spirit Fire.
Satan and demons are Afraid of 3 Things, Afraid of the Blood of Jesus, Afraid of God’s Almighty and especially Afraid of the Fire of the Holy Spirit, because Hell is going to be driven by the Holy Spirit, Yes the Holy Spirit is going to be Hell after His role changes from Comforter just before the reveal of the Antichrist, the 5th Trumpet sounds and the Great White Throne Judgment.
Because satan is afraid of flame, heat and fire he builds his Strongholds in Cold Places. satan’s headquarters in Switzerland and He has more power in Cold places like Canada etc .
satan is also afraid of Heated Conversations about the word, and if you get angry as a Child of God for him and his demons, He cannot handle heated opposition to him! That’s why Jesus says, resist the Devil and he will flee!
demons and satan flee from a Spirit filled Child of God because he is afraid of the Flame fire of the Holy Spirit in that person! the flame and fire of the Holy Spirit make him and his servants run!
That is why Jesus said. that generation (Demons and satan) does not go out of a person without Fasting and prayer. the Power of the Holy Spirit in us when we Fast and Pray becomes stronger and they flee. Yes they also flee from the Blood of Jesus but are especially afraid of the fire of the Holy Spirit
That is why Jesus also said do not cast out demons if you cannot ensure that you can lead that person to the Holy Spirit baptism within 7 days. otherwise that demon brings 7 others with him to live in the person. All that keeps those demons from possessing the person again is to anoint the person with the Blood of Jesus every 7 days until the person is baptized with the Holy Spirit, because the flame of the Holy Spirit in the person resists the demons.
Hell as the Bible refers to it, does not exist now, it will only be ready after the Great White Throne Judgment, because the Holy Spirit’s role will only change just before the Antichrist appears on the scene. Then the Power of the Holy Spirit changes to a destructive force that then observes the vengeance of God to destroy the earth badly. Remember God used the Holy Spirit as Creator Spirit in the Making of the Universe and the Earth and may only be destroyed again with the power of the Holy Spirit. Just as your and my breath was breathed into us by the Holy Spirit at our birth, just as the Holy Spirit completes our soul and spirit at the Baptism of the Holy Spirit after re-birth, baptism in water and sanctification! When the wrath of God begins as the 7 Plagues…
The baptism of the Holy Spirit or Refilling of the Spirit is of upmost importance for the end times, because you and I will not make it through the wrath of God period if we do not receive the Refilling of the Holy Spirit which is to be called, sealed for eternal life, or Seal of God! Only if you have the Seal of God on your forehead can you enter into Angelic Protection Ps 91 before the wrath of God Rev 16 begins. The Holy Spirit Baptism is your salvation from and against the wrath of God which is the Holy Spirit, if the Flame is not within you the flame will burn you during the wrath of God 7 Plagues outpouring.
Likewise, the Holy Spirit Baptism is of upmost important requirement for the rapture after the Second Coming, Paul makes this clear in Rom 8. that if Jesus was not baptized by the Holy Spirit after His water baptism, Jesus could not have risen from the dead! The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is necessary so that your Spirit can change or rise at the return of Jesus. or you have to wait in spirit until the second Resurrection at the Great White Throne Judgment, one 1000 Years Later.
Therefore, Jesus and John say, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is one of 3 requirements for our Heavenly Citizenship. Jesus in John 3 v 5-6 and John in 1 John say that there must be three witnesses on earth and 3 witnesses in Heaven. the Blood of Jesus, the water of the Baptism bath and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Hell is not the Headquarters’ of satan were he send his demons to do evil as the church teached all the years, no , satan is extremely scared of Hell because it is the Ultimate Role of the Holy Spirit for eternity.
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Pastoor Dirk leer oor die Krag van die Heilige Gees en die Geheim van Geestelike Oorlogvoering.
Geheim van Geestelike Oorlogvoering.
Satan is bang vir Hitte en Vlam en Lig, Satan is bang vir die Hel, wat basies die Heilige Gees se Vuur is.
Satan en demone is bang vir 3 Dinge: Bang vir die Bloed van Jesus, Bang vir God se Almagtige en veral Bang vir die Vuur van die Heilige Gees, want die Hel gaan deur die Heilige Gees gedryf word. Ja, die Heilige Gees gaan Hel wees nadat Sy rol van Trooster verander net voor die openbaring van die antichris, die 5de Basuinklanke en die Groot Wit Troon Oordeel.
Omdat Satan bang is vir vlamme, hitte en vuur, bou hy sy Vestings in Koue Plekke. Satan se hoofkwartier is in Switserland en Hy het meer mag in Koue plekke soos Kanada, ens.
Satan is ook bang vir hittige warm Gesprekke oor die woord, en as jy as Kind van God kwaad word vir Hom en sy demone, kan Hy nie hittige teenstand teen Hom hanteer nie! Daarom sê Jesus, weerstaan die Duiwel en hy sal vlug!
demone en satan vlug van ‘n Geesvervulde Kind van God, want hy is bang vir die Vlamvuur van die Heilige Gees in daardie persoon! Die vlam en vuur van die Heilige Gees laat hom en sy dienaars vlug!
Daarom het Jesus gesê: Daardie geslag (demone en satan) gaan nie uit ‘n persoon sonder Vas en gebed nie. Die Krag van die Heilige Gees in ons wanneer ons Vas en Bid word sterker en hulle vlug. Ja, hulle vlug ook van die Bloed van Jesus, maar is veral bang vir die vuur van die Heilige Gees.
Daarom het Jesus ook gesê: Moenie demone uitdryf as jy nie kan verseker dat jy daardie persoon binne 7 dae na die Heilige Gees-doop kan lei nie. Anders bring daardie demoon 7 ander saam met hom om in die persoon te woon. Al wat daardie demone verhoed om die persoon weer te beset, is om die persoon elke 7 dae met die Bloed van Jesus te salf totdat die persoon met die Heilige Gees gedoop is, want die vlam van die Heilige Gees in die persoon weerstaan die demone.
Die hel, soos die Bybel daarna verwys, bestaan nie nou nie, dit sal eers gereed wees na die Groot Wit Troon Oordeel, want die Heilige Gees se rol sal eers verander net voor die Antichris op die toneel verskyn. Dan verander die Krag van die Heilige Gees na ‘n vernietigende krag wat dan die wraak van God waarneem om die aarde sleg te vernietig. Onthou God het die Heilige Gees as Skeppergees gebruik in die Maak van die Heelal en die Aarde en mag dalk eers weer vernietig word met die krag van die Heilige Gees. Net soos jou en my asem deur die Heilige Gees in ons ingeblaas is by ons geboorte, net soos die Heilige Gees ons siel en gees voltooi by die Doop van die Heilige Gees na wedergeboorte, doop in water en heiligmaking! Wanneer die toorn van God begin as die 7 Plae…
Die doop van die Heilige Gees of Hervulling van die Gees is van die allergrootste belang vir die eindtye, want jy en ek sal dit nie deur die toorn van God maak nie, punt, as ons nie die Hervulling van die Heilige Gees ontvang wat genoem sal word, verseël vir die ewige lewe, of Seël van God nie! Slegs as jy die Seël van God op jou voorkop het, kan jy in Engelagtige beskerming kom (Ps 91) voordat die toorn van God begin (Openb 16). Die Heilige Gees Doop is jou verlossing van en teen die toorn van God, wat die Heilige Gees is. As die Vlam nie binne-in jou is nie, sal die vlam jou brand tydens die uitstorting van die toorn van God se 7 Plae.
Net so is die Heilige Gees Doop ‘n uiters belangrike vereiste vir die wegraping na die Wederkoms. Paulus maak dit duidelik in Rom 8: dat as Jesus nie deur die Heilige Gees gedoop is na Sy waterdoop nie, Jesus nie uit die dood kon opstaan nie! Die Doop van die Heilige Gees is nodig sodat jou Gees kan verander of opstaan met die wederkoms van Jesus. Of jy moet in die gees wag tot die tweede Opstanding by die Groot Wit Troon Oordeel, een 1000 Jaar Later.
Daarom sê Jesus en Johannes: die Doop van die Heilige Gees is een van 3 vereistes vir ons Hemelse Burgerskap. Jesus in Johannes 3:5-6 en Johannes in 1 Johannes sê dat daar drie getuies op aarde en drie getuies in die Hemel moet wees. Die Bloed van Jesus, die water van die Doopbad en die Doop van die Heilige Gees.
Die Hel is nie die hoofkwartier van Satan waar hy sy demone gestuur het om kwaad te doen soos die kerk al die jare geleer het nie. Nee . Satan is uitermate bang vir die Hel, want dit is die uiteindelike rol van die Heilige Gees vir ewigheid.
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