Freedom Journey


This blog was created on Saturday March 22, 2014, and is geared to folks whose steadfast aim is freedom through learning, teaching and DOING truth. Incorrect beliefs can prevent constructive forward motions. We cannot afford to allow ignorance, pride and stubbornness to keep us deceived.

Refuse to be prisoners of your perceptions. Cast away nonsense traditions. Freedom resides in authentic and proven truths.

REAL truth is freedom!

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Only GOD is perfect. It's vital to seek the Lord to expose errors. Please ask Him to expose any areas of darkness and for what is necessary to DO to dispossess what's NOT of truth.

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Monday, June 30, 2014

Truth Walkers Shall Not Be Silenced

Hi -

Christ-dwelling Christians -- Dunamis Michaels is our brother in Christ and co-laborer in sharing the gospel of the kingdom of GOD.  Yesterday I became aware that so-called pastor Derrick Parker disparaged Dunamis’ godly name.  He FALSELY accused Dunamis of being a coward and expressed that he had evil intents.  Further, Derrick FALSELY accused Dunamis of slandering him.  He defined Dunamis’ recent YouTube video as funny but sad -- which is yet another LIE put forth by Derrick.  In the comment section on his Facebook page, Derrick FALSELY defined Dunamis as a  "bonifide (he misspelled bonafide) demon possessed anti-Christ."  Previously, Derrick LIED and called Dunamis a warlock.

The Lord does NOT lightly esteem when false teachings are spread.  There are unsaved folks and vulnerable baby Christians who are affected by what is posted online and shared elsewhere.  Many of them are digesting that which isn’t sound doctrine.  The false teachers are delivering what isn’t representative of GOD.  They aim to silence Christ-dwelling Christians who deliver truths -- with evidence that we get from the content of the Holy Bible and from our communion with the Holy Spirit.  

The false teachers use, out of context, the scripture that says, “Touch not my anointed.”  It’s their go-to scripture to cloak their decisions to continue in spreading false doctrine.  They justify their online presence but disparage our choices to use that same platform to report about truths.

Some have made private attempts to correct the erroneous teachings of Derrick, Lionel, Shawn, etc.  The result has been that all three of them have made conscious choices not to man up.  Rather they chose to block GOD’s anointed vessels of honor.  Their unwise choices set in motion for public exposure of their false teachings.  I give a side eye to anyone who won’t accept godly correction, repent and alter their ungodly postures.  Further, I go so far as to question whether they are even saved.  GOD knows . . .

Where in the Bible does GOD approve of covering sins?  NOWHERE. 

Proverbs 28:13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

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We all need to be corrected and we all need to engage in correction.  The Holy Bible certainly teaches that in an assortment of accounts.  A few examples from the King James Bible:

Romans 15:14
. . . able to admonish one another.

1 Corinthians 2:15
But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, . . .

Proverbs 31:9
. . . judge righteously, . . .

Isaiah 59:15
 . . . and the Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment.

1 Timothy 5:20
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

Colossians 3:25
But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

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The other day, I saw a video clip of Creflo Dollar speaking against those folks who, particularly via Facebook and Twitter . . . , correct those in authority. What he said about Facebook curse . . . is a bunch of crock. Relative to a separate Creflo Dollar video on Youtube, here’s an excerpt of what he said about non-tithers:

“. . . line ‘em up in the front and pass out Uzi’s by the ushers.  We’d point our Uzi’s right at all those non-tithing members . . . and at the count of three Jesus’, we’d shoot ‘em all dead.”


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REALLY!  Creflo expects truth walkers NOT to refute such utter nonsense. He and others can present online and elsewhere false teachings about tithes and other erroneous doctrine yet oppose Christ-dwelling folks for correcting deceptions, and the commandments and traditions of men. Bunches of false teachers use pulpits, as well as social media.  Many Christ-dwelling folks don’t have the use of pulpits.  Well, social media is our "pulpit."  GOD assigns us to use that forum for His glory and to further the gospel of His kingdom.  Full gospel is just what it says -- FULL GOSPEL.  The Lord doesn’t limit us to sharing about the warm and comforting aspects of Him.  Our roles are to ALSO share about the false teachings, correcting that which isn’t scriptural and/or aligned with the ways of GOD, expressing about the consequences of sin and rebellion, etc.  GOD is no respecter of persons and neither are His true worshipers who worship Him in spirit and in truth.     

Some of you may remember the television program, Dragnet.  One of the officers used this phrase, “Just the facts . . .” Well, we reporters for Jesus aim to share just the truths.  I once subscribed to Charisma Magazine; they publish about the various goings on in Christian communities.  Do they only report about the good conduct?  No, that wouldn’t be BALANCED reporting.  They ALSO report about the Christian scandals, sexual abuse in churches, thefts from church coffers and other “Christian” misdeeds.   Pick up any newspaper and they report the good and the bad news.  And MOST IMPORTANTLY, we read in the Holy Bible about the good, the bad and the ugly.  So for the false teachers who desire to limit our reporting -- that’s cockamamie nonsense.  We shall NOT be silenced. The ONLY one who has the power to shut us up is the Lord.  And presently, that ain’t how He’s leading.

1 Peter 4:17
For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

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Christ-dwelling Christians are assigned and appointed by GOD to plant and to water relative to His truths; He gives the increases.  To our enemies:

Acts 5:39
But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.


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For false teachers and whosoever the shoe fits, I end with words from Michael Jackson, “Man in the mirror, make that change.”   

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Note:  Here's a link that provides clarity on the "Touch not mine anointed" scripture.
http://www.missioneagles.blogspot.com/2014/06/what-does-touch-not-mine-anointed-mean.html

Note: Here's a link that provides a link to a YouTube video where a pastor tells the truth about tithing.
http://www.missioneagles.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-pastor-tells-truth-about-tithing.html
 

Consequences of Plagiarism

Hi -

Below is the link to an article that reports on Pastor Mark Driscoll.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/06/30/megachurch-star-mark-driscoll-s-publishing-downfall.html

Sunday, June 29, 2014

False Teaching Exposed

Hi -

The link below is from YouTube relative to a brief video by Dunamis Michaels relative to false teachings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrUk74eE-Po&feature=youtu.be

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Saturday, June 28, 2014

A Pastor Tells the Truth about Tithing

Hi -

The popular, long taught teaching about tithing is false.  In the brief YouTube video (link below), a pastor tells the truth about the tithing practice.  The video is less than ten minutes long.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67wiZovdpl0


Here's a link to more in depth information about the tithing matter http://www.missioneagles.blogspot.com/2014/03/tithes-for-stranger-fatherless-and-widow.html

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My Blog Talk Radio Announcement -- Witness of GOD Is Greater

Hi -

Sometime ago, I opened a Blog Talk Radio account.  Well, I decided against adding to that one.  Instead, today a new account was created titled, Witness of GOD Is Greater.

1 John 5:9 - KJV
If we receive the witness of men, the witness of GOD is greater: . . .


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My episodes are typically 30 minutes or less in length.  If you're inclined to listen to the introductory episode, the link is below.  Also, you may decide to join me for future episodes.

Thank you for your consideration.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/witnessofgodisgreater

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Friday, June 27, 2014

Black Church, Inc. Documentary Is Now Available

Hi -

Black Church, Inc. documentary is now available.  Here's the link to the site for availability information


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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Marriage License - No Government Required -- Hmm?

Hi -

The subject topic was "discussed" in a Facebook group.

The link is below.  I don't know how long Facebook keeps posts in their system.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204489385663259&set=gm.780376068651028&type=1&theater

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Former Elder Was Removed from T. D. Jakes' Potter's House Satellite Church

Hi -

This is an interview that was done today, Monday June 23, 2014.  David Lee was the guest.  He is a former member/elder of T.D. Jakes' ministry from the days when Jakes was in West Virginia.  David shares, with solid credibility, of how he was stripped of his ministerial license and removed from membership.
Why?  Because he dared to reveal that he was writing a book . . .

Here's the link to the interview that reveals details. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/churchfolkrevolution/2014/06/23/sunday-morning-stickup-fmr-potters-house-elder-speaks-out-against-tithing 

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Should Women Be Silent? . . .

Hi -

What Did the Apostle Paul Mean By,
Let your women keep silence in the churches”?


The link below leads to helpful information and insight about the subject matter.

http://www.thingstocome.org/silence.htm

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Saturday, June 21, 2014

Sign Seeking


Hi -

Scriptures are from the King James Holy Bible.

When I was in the Pentecostal and Charismatic “movements,” I was somewhat of a sign seeker.  Back then the gold dust, feathers, and so-called holy laughter wasn’t in the mix. I was heavy, though, into seeking prophetic words -- with a lust to read them, to hear them spoken over me, etc. 

We know that sign seeking folks have increased.  Evidence is on Youtube, in Christian conferences, and in church buildings galore.  Covetousness and lusts have more folks seduced by signs and lying wonders, i.e. gold dust, feathers and other such NON BIBLICAL foolishness. 

Mark 8:11 


And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.

2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Even him, whose coming is after the work of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

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:

That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.


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John 10:29, 30 says:   


“My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; . . .

“ I and my Father are one.”


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Surely, GOD is GREATER THAN ALL.

Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of GOD, and his righteousness; . . .


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Yep, that’s the answer.  We’re to seek the GREATEST -- GOD, the only SOURCE.  All else is resource, provided by GOD.  His name is Jealous -- Exodus 34:14 -- and when we seek signs and wonders ABOVE GOD, the GREATEST, we’re in opposition to His instructions.  And we need to watch and pray because as the scripture shares -- there are LYING wonders.  “. . . after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders.” -- 2 Thessalonians 2:9.


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Ordained

Hi -

We've read in the Holy Bible about GOD ordaining folks and I've, for the most part, associated that with the ordination of righteous people. But what about false teachers also being ordained by GOD?
Also, we've all likely heard (in the church buildings systems) of folks being ordained as pastors, bishops, etc.

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Tomorrow, using the Bible, I'm going to study out the word ordained . . . Tonight I did a bit of reading and was led to 1 Peter 2:8 - KJV. Capital letters mine -- It says about the disobedient, "And a stone of stumbling, and a ROCK OF OFFENCE, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were APPOINTED."

In the Tyndale Bible (1536) it says, " . . .A ROCKE TO OFFENDE THEM . . . THEY WERE SET."

In the Geneva Bible (1560) it says, " . . .A ROCKE OF OFFENCE, . . . THEY WERE EUEN ORDEINED."

Note: Ref: The Tyndale and Geneva Bibles -- Spellings are NOT misspellings. That's how the words appear in those Bibles.

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I looked up ordained in the Zondervan Bible Dictionary. It says:
- to set in order, arrange
- to bring into being
- to decree
- to set apart for an office or duty

I ask, does GOD ordain false teachers as well as righteous ones?

In the above scripture citations, it says that the disobedient are appointed (KJV) -- set (Tyndale) -- ordeined -- Geneva. Hmmm.

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You may be inclined to click on the Facebook link below to read any comments that may appear relative to this topic.  I don't know how long Facebook keeps posts in their system.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/298454986990757/

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Friday, June 20, 2014

Could Some False Teachers Be Sociopaths?

Hi -

Could some of the false teachers be sociopaths?

http://www.naturalnews.com/036112_sociopaths_cults_influence.html#

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Decree and Declare

Hi -

Scriptures are from the King James Bible.


There has long been false teaching about this scripture:

Job 22:28
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: . . .


People have used that scripture to decree and declare things. That isn't correct application of that scripture. Those words were spoken by one of Job's friends, Eliphaz. He spoke wrong. The Lord told him so in Job 42:7. It says: " . . . .the Lord said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, . . ."


James 4:3
Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.


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What is correct:

Luke 11:1
And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

Matthew 6:9, 10
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come.  Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

1 John 5:14
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:


Even Jesus said to Father GOD, "Thy will be done." - Matthew 26:42.




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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

What Does Touch Not Mine Anointed Mean?

Hi -

Below are three separate posts from Facebook in reference to the touch not mine anointed topic.

I don't know how long Facebook keeps posts in their system.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/exit-churchianity/untwisting-touch-not-mine-anointed-do-my-prophets-no-harm/904889776204067

https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritleaddiscussion/permalink/776060255749276/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritleaddiscussion/permalink/776663129022322/

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Note: The link below is to another related post titled, "Judging in Perspective."

http://missioneagles.blogspot.com/2014/03/judging-in-perspective.html

Monday, June 16, 2014

I'm in Detox

Hi -

Recently, Tamara Mills, used a word that strongly struck me. That word is detoxed. Commonly, we know about folks detoxing from drugs and alcohol but less common is the truth that many folks need to detox from churchianity. 

Proverbs 21:16 - KJV
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.


There are false and insufficient truths that we learned in church buildings. I was in them for many years and know of that which I speak. Presently, I'm in detox mode. Likely, I'll be in such a mode for, at least, the rest of this year.

I'm sort of starting from the beginning -- unlearning the wrong stuff and deeply communing more with the Holy Spirit to do replacement of that which is false and insufficient -- to that which is pure, holy and full truth.
As we journey, we live, learn and, ideally, amend as led by the Holy Ghost. GOD desires that we press on in Him going from faith to faith and from glory to glory -- firm unto the end.

The Lord has led me to various resources and people to gain more awareness about the plans and purposes of GOD. Of course, only GOD is the SOURCE -- all else is resource -- provided by GOD, the SOURCE.

It's vital to keep GOD as FIRST love, but to be open to be taught by the resources that He provides.

Days ago, I was led to an excellent resource. You may be inclined to visit the subject site. The link is below.
Is anyone else in detox mode?

http://www.voiceofonecrying.com/Read.htm

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Sunday, June 15, 2014

Are You Sure You Got Saved?

Hi -

Are you sure you got saved? Does GOD know that we're Christians?

Many folks answered altar calls but who drew them to the altars? Was it GOD, man, family, friends -- guilt -- but NOT godly sorrow? Truly, all who responded to altar calls aren't saved.

2 Corinthians 7:10 - KJV
For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.


Jesus said these words in John 6:44 - KJV,
No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: . . .


2 Timothy 2:19 - KJV
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his, And Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.


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Do you understand the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ and that He rose again -- in the flesh?

I remember when I went to GOD and, in earnest, asked Him to reveal truths to me that I didn't know. I asked Him to expose areas of error and areas of darkness and to reveal MORE truths to me and to others. I asked GOD those things in sincerity and in truth. He assured me that I am His child -- that yes, He drew me . . . He has honored my sincere prayers and since then my love for the Lord has grown deeper, richer and more fulfilling.

Steadfastly living for GOD means transformation, and progressively -- having the mind of Christ -- being conformed to His image. If transformation isn't in formation . . . then folks aren't authentically born again -- or they’ve made choices to displease GOD by NOT steadfastly obeying Him. Certainly, such choices don’t bode well for those who engage in rebellion against the will and ways of GOD because His longsuffering does have expiration dates that ONLY He knows -- and after that -- GOD’s judgments. If you have doubts as to whether you're authentically born again - ask GOD -- in sincerity and in truth, and He'll answer . . .

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Note:
Rick Young submitted comments that struck me so profoundly that I decided to move his comment from the comment section to here. I inserted paragraph breaks for easier reading.

From Rick:

....Aside from the reality that it is merely a modern version of Finney's "anxious bench," it is also depicted in scripture as the 2nd of 4 seeds that are sown in the "Parable of the Sower" in Luke 8:5-8. In this parable the first two seeds never reach true salvation, the second two do.

The FIRST is sown by the wayside. Jesus describes this one as "the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved." (verse 12) This represents all of those who allow themselves to be distracted from the truths that God is trying to reveal to them through the "Light of Creation" (Psalms 19:1-3), the "Light of Conscience" (Psalms 8:3-4), and finally, the "Light of Christ" (John 1:1-13). God's wrath is against those who continue to reject what He is trying to show them through this revelation of "Progressive Light," (Romans 1:18-20).

The SECOND is sown on the rock. Jesus describes this one as "those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away," (verse 13). This represents those who make emotional decisions without accepting and/or understanding either their deficiency or the solution for it.

Christianity is the only religion (for lack of a better word) that requires that you make a decision based upon understanding your need, (Romans 3:19-22). Proverbs 2:1-11 exhaustively explains that we are to seek knowledge, wisdom and understanding when making decisions, not emotions.

Emotions can and often are fickle and can never validate truth, and it is truth that makes us free, (John 8:31-32). Because "these" made an emotional decision, they were never rooted and grounded in this truth. Thus when facing "temptations" (Greek "peirazo"- trials) for the Word's sake they "fall away." These, (I see) as exemplified in your modern altar call respondents, some driven by the guilt of Saturday night, Some believing it is only right to tithe this moment to God to make up for the previous week of excluding him in their lives, all of whom are skillfully brought to the apex of an emotional state by the masterful application of an "A Selection" offered by the praise team with a view towards setting the mood so that when the anxious bench call is made, many, blindly driven by emotion with little to no understanding of need, will receive the word "with joy." This is why we often see the same people "getting saved and/or delivered" week after week.

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Note: Below is a link to a Facebook post in a group there.  There are some comments posted there relative to this topic.

I don't know how long Facebook keeps posts in their system.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritleaddiscussion/permalink/774889085866393/

Also, here's a link that leads to content relative to two VERY brief YouTube videos that I recorded, titled, "Are You Sure You're Saved?"  http://www.missioneagles.blogspot.com/2014/07/are-you-sure-youre-saved.html


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T. D. Jakes' Potter's House Is Being Sued by a Former Elder There

Hi - 

Scriptures are from the King James Bible.

After thirty years with T. D. Jakes, David Lee is suing the Potter's House.  Here's the link -- 

David Lee shares truths about the errors relative to the popular teaching about tithing.  There is NOTHING in the Holy Bible that mandates tithing MONEY.  There is biblical mention of tithing OTHER THAN MONEY. 

There is frequent mention of Malachi 3:10 about bringing tithes into the storehouse. It's incorrect teaching that that means bringing tithe money to church buildings.  Really, how can church buildings be storehouses?  What are they storing?  It is error that has long been taught.

Malachi 3:10
Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there
shall not be room enough to receive it.


I emphasize, " . . .that there shall not be room enough to receive it."

My question is if that is true, then why are so many Christian tithers living paycheck to paycheck . . .? 

Some who teach errors about monetary tithing  are sincere, but sincerely wrong; others who teach it in error do so -- DELIBERATELY -- to continue to fatten their pockets and to further their flesh agendas.  This is notice -- ON THE RECORD -- that GOD SHALL judge those who continue to DELIBERATELY teach false doctrine about tithing or anything else that is contrary to sound doctrine. Such people have provoked GOD to anger.

Isaiah 1:4
Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children that are corrupters: they have forsaken the Lord, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel unto anger, they are gone away backward.


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The truth is that the Bible commands that we give.

2 Corinthian 9:7
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 8:13
For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:


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No, it's NOT wrong to give a tithe of MONEY.  What is wrong is to teach that GOD mandates such to be done.  Man -- NOT GOD has made it MAN--DATORY.  Some folks VOLUNTARILY tithe money.  Some give more and some give less.  The Holy Spirit is to govern how Christ-dwelling folks give.

If you're inclined to more in depth information about the subject matter, here's a link http://www.missioneagles.blogspot.com/2014/03/tithes-for-stranger-fatherless-and-widow.html
that has additional truths, as well as content that shares how to get a free pdf book that comprehensively -- WITH SCRIPTURAL EVIDENCE -- proves that the popular teaching about tithing is in error.   

Note: Of course, I don't expect you to take my word for what I've expressed here. I've planted a seed with hope that you'll seek the Lord, research, and examine to learn whether these things are truth. 

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Friday, June 13, 2014

The New Testament in Chronological Order

Hi -

Below is a link to excellent content about the chronological order of the New Testament.  It isn't the popular layout in modern Bibles today.

http://www.voiceofonecrying.com/chronology_of_the_new_testament.htm  

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Monday, June 9, 2014

Grateful to Have Learned about the Tyndale, Geneva and Hebrew/Greek Interlinear Bibles

Hi -

For years, 1 Timothy 6:10 - KJV gave me pause. It says, "For the love of money is the root of all evil . . ."

It gave me pause because I thought that the love of other things could be a root of evil, as well. So how could love of money be the root of ALL evil, I wondered?

Well, recently I did some research and found that the first* Bible (about 1534) that was translated from the original Hebrew and Greek into English was NOT the King James Bible but the Tyndale Bible. William Tyndale was martyred for his faith and was able to complete the translation of the entire New Testament but only a portion of the Old Testament.*

I also discovered that the Geneva Bible (1560) was published before the King James Bible.

Now, my preference is to use the Tyndale and Geneva Bibles. The English in them is even older than what is shown in the King James Bible so I keep the KJV nearby in case I need help understanding the older English. The older English doesn't hinder me. I enjoy those two Bibles more . . . I'm NOT at all inclined to the newer translations.

Anyhow, back to 1 Timothy 6:10 - KJV
For the love of money is the root of all evil . . ."

Well, in the Tyndale Bible it says, "For coveteousnes is the rote of all evyll . . . "
( I didn't misspell the words. That is how they appear in that older version of English.)

THAT makes more sense to me -- the word "coveteousness." So in modern English -- it says, "For covetousness is the root of all evil." That makes more sense to me than that "the love of money is the root of all evil . . ." That ONE word made a difference. I'm glad to have learned that translation, as well as others that I've noted from reading the Tyndale and Geneva Bibles.

Reading those older Bibles along with the Hebrew and Greek Interlinear Bibles has helped considerably in my Bible studies. I highly recommend doing that.

Amazon has e-Book versions of the Tyndale and Geneva Bibles for less than $10.00 each. The Hebrew and Greek Interlinear Bibles are free online at www.scripture4all.org.


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Sunday, June 8, 2014

Seats in Church

Hi -

Today I noticed two quotes that struck me.  One is from Frank Coleman.  It says:

"If you come across something that is true and you're doing something that is false, you've come to a crossroads in your life as to whether or not you're going to continue in your falsehood or if you're going to embrace the truth and if not embrace it fully, but at least consider it so that you can study it out -- say, 'Is what I've been doing all these years really what GOD wants of His people.'"

The other quote is from Rick Young.  It says:


 "When a person who is HONESTLY MISTAKEN encounters TRUTH, one of two things certainly will happen.  Either they will cease being MISTAKEN or they will cease being HONEST!"
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Okay, let's view the church buildings from spiritual and business aspects.  What a waste of real estate.  Why?  Most church buildings are only open for services/study/prayer 2-3 days a week for a total of a few hours.  How many other buildings/businesses are only open 2-3 times a week for just a few hours? How many other buildings fit such a profile? Not many.

How is such being good stewards of finances?  So what are tithes and offerings REALLY paying for? Here's a link about the popular false teaching about tithing http://www.missioneagles.blogspot.com/2014/03/tithes-for-stranger-fatherless-and-widow.html

And being that church buildings are typically ONLY open for services 2-3 times a week for a few short hours, what do folks do when they need a "touch from GOD" off hours? -- wait for the church doors to open back up? Some folks may be major stressed out, suicidal, despondent or even dead by then . . .

How can pouring money into such establishments reasonably be justified from spiritual and financial standpoints?  Why sit bodies in buildings that largely teach false and insufficient doctrine, as well as the traditions and commandments of men?  The Holy Bible says go -- NOT sit.  Go to teach, to give, to share, to learn, to effect change, to impact for the glorious kingdom of GOD and His good pleasure. Mark 16:15 - KJV, ". . . Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."  It says to go ye into ALL THE WORLD -- not church buildings . . .  Christ dwellers are to share about the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the beloved Son of GOD who rose from the dead -- in the flesh.  GOD doesn't command that we park ourselves in church buildings . . .  Such caters to man and the flesh -- NOT GOD . . .          

We read in scripture how Jesus and His apostles and followers ministered.  Examples are that Jesus ministered in boats, in the garden, at the well, in houses, on mountains, as he fed folks bread and fish -- and yes we do read that He did minister in temples, too.  My MAIN point is that Jesus and His followers didn't park themselves in buildings . . . They were out and about.  And His disciples ministered in jail and the prisoners heard them. These days we have telephones and the Internet; much ministering is going on from those  resources.

GOD is 24/7 -- Jesus is 24/7 -- the Holy Ghost is 24/7 -- the Bible is available 24/7. Why put dependence on a joint that has closing hours? Why put dependence on resources when the SOURCE and faithful Creator is ALWAYS in SERVICE?

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Note: I'm NOT urging folks to leave church building attendance.  What I am urging is that folks, in earnest, seek truths.  If GOD isn't calling you out of  church building attendance then of course, you need to stay.  Increasingly, GOD IS calling His people out of church building attendance.  Search the scriptures and understand how Jesus and His followers did when He was here in the flesh and when He returned to be seated with Father GOD. How much in the scriptures uphold the practice of church building attendance?  You may be surprised to learn that it is NOT much in scripture.

Also, a good idea is to gain understanding through the use of Hebrew and Greek Interlinear Bibles.  They are available online as free resources.  The ones that I use are found on the website www.scripture4all.org. 
Learning the Hebrew and Greek translations helps considerably for better understanding of scripture content.

Here's a link to an excellent article about Bibles that were issued before the 1611 King James Bible. http://www.awildernessvoice.com/GEC.html

Here's a link to an excellent article that helps in understanding the scripture in 2 Timothy 3:16 - KJV, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"   http://awildernessvoice.com/Scriptures2Christ.html

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Who Is Lucifer?

Hi -

Below is a link to a Facebook Group discussion relative to Lucifer.

I don't know how long Facebook keeps posts in their system.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritleaddiscussion/permalink/769401129748522/