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The State of the Church
All around me I see and hear people who are called "pastor", "bishop", or "minister" speak from the pulpit of a church espousing the same words that a few years ago were what motivational speakers and psychologists said. Now it is the fodder of these religionists who claim to be men and women of God.
What ever happened to preaching the Word of God and using the Holy BIble as a reference?
What ever happened to calling sin what it is and declaring righteousness and righteous behavior/lifestyles instead of endorsing a permissive lifestyle?
If you listen to radio and television you will hear everything except what we heard a generation ago. The very same messages that Bro. Vince and I preached years ago are still true today....the message has not changed. Then why are these individuals who proclaim to be ministers of the Lord no longer (or not) preaching the Gospel?
Let me hear your thoughts.
Has the Gospel of Jesus Christ changed, or have we allowed a sin-filled world to change our proclaiming of the Gospel?
What ever happened to preaching the Word of God and using the Holy BIble as a reference?
What ever happened to calling sin what it is and declaring righteousness and righteous behavior/lifestyles instead of endorsing a permissive lifestyle?
If you listen to radio and television you will hear everything except what we heard a generation ago. The very same messages that Bro. Vince and I preached years ago are still true today....the message has not changed. Then why are these individuals who proclaim to be ministers of the Lord no longer (or not) preaching the Gospel?
Let me hear your thoughts.
Has the Gospel of Jesus Christ changed, or have we allowed a sin-filled world to change our proclaiming of the Gospel?
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Permalink Reply by Larnette Salley on -
Jezebel taught the church of Thyratira to commit fornication and to eat meat offered to idols so they would not have the power of God in their lives. The church of Pergamos also had people present in its congregation who were holding the Doctrine of Balaam who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before Israel. These people in the church,Christ testified were seducing the people of God to fornicate, sin, eat meat offered to idols and break the commandments of God. Just as Balaam knew that fornication and breaking the commandments of God would render the people of God powerless before their enemy and told BaIac how to defeat the Children of Israel. Men crept in the Church teaching the doctrines of devils, operating under the spirit of witchcraft, divination, and other abominations. Caused the people in the church to be in trouble with God. Jesus sent his angel to tell them that he knew what was going on and admonished those who had detoured from the path of righteousness to repent. God knows who, and God knows how. Many are beholding the work of Satan ( the dragon who gave his power to the beast) in the church. They have entered into the controversy about the State of the Church. But God has been over a thousand years aware of the move of Satan at this time. And his people clothed in white has the power of God to withstand being wept away with the tide. I thank God that I know the power in keeping the commandments of God. . " Power to live above sin, power to lay hands on the sick, power to cast out devils, power to bind up the broken hearted and let the oppressed go free, to break every yoke. God has given power to do what He has commissioned us to do. I have had witches to attack me on my job, in my home, across my computer screen. But God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power. Whatsoever I bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatsoever is bound in heaven is bound on earth. I was sent a message by God one morning as I was being attacked and harrassed by the spirits of witchcraft. He said "I will make myself a name!" He said Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob knew me as GOD ALMIGHTY. He said "But Pharoah don't know who I am. Pharoah had surrounded himself by witches (sorcers, magicians) observers of time, diviners, He may have called them his wise men. He wanted to know "who is the Lord that I should obey him." The witches showed their power, but God showed them how it is done, He made himself a name. By signs and wonders. He has commissioned me to teach the word of God with signs and wonders following. The Lord of host is His name ( defined-He that does things in grand style). He said I will harden Pharoah's heart. Pharoah couldn't use common sense. For those who exalth themselves in the craft. God said I will make myself a name. The antiChrist will exalt himself in the craft (see Zacariah) Showing great power, working miracles. But God said he will be thrown into the Lake of Fire ALIVE. Give Glory to God. All glory belongs to Him who liveth forever and ever. For every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that HE IS LORD. Amen. Amen
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Permalink Reply by Frank Nelson on
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"How great is His name..." and "Bless you in Jusus name!"...
The problem is, that's not the truth: Jesus is not, nor was it ever the name of the messiah.
There's only one name given unto salvation, according to Peter who was filled with the Holy Spirit when he said it in Acts 4:12. ONLY ONE NAME GIVEN - and that name was Yahshua, which means YAHWEH IS SALVATION.
'Jesus' is an inacurate Greek form and there's no salvation in it.
Just thought you might like to know what His true name is....
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Permalink Reply by Larnette Salley on
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I have accepted the terminology that I find in the KJV of the Bible. I find that the demons and spirits of witchcraft can't stand certain terminology. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, and praise and adoration to God Pulls down strong holds. God has sent me many angels to help me in this fight. He has made known His will to me. At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess. I noted that you spelled His name Jusus. And another person recently sent me a message spelling his name Jusus. Error?
A word that God sent me today was. That He shall fight against them with the sword of His mouth.! Who shall withstand the Lord in the Day of His Wrath. God has declared I will make myself a name over mine enemies! Every knee shall bow, even them that crucified Him. Amen.
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Permalink Reply by Larnette Salley on
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Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus.
In this communication you wrote Bless you in "Jusus" name. Who is Jusus? I had a spirit of witchcraft speak the name of "Jusus" to me before I sent him to burn in HELL. Who is Jusus?
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Permalink Reply by Larnette Salley on
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Greetings in the Name of the Lord,
In the above communication you said Bless you in "Jusus" name. Who is Jusus? I had a spirit of witchcraft speak the name Jusus to me before I sent him to burn in HELL. Who is Jusus?
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Permalink Reply by Frank Nelson on
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No, The messiah's names are NOT many according to scripture. He was given one name in Math. 1:21 and that name was originally Yahshua. He has many descriptions, such as Wonderful, Councelor, Prince of Peace, etc. but only one name - according to scripture.
The more people buck up against the truth of that name and what it means, the more they tell on themselves - that they are not of the truth or followers thereof. And if a nobody like me can see that, then what about our Creator and Savior? Do you really believe He'll give or has given His glory to another name, in direct contradiction of the scriptures He Himself moved men to write? Peter FILLED with the Holy Spirit said plainly that there is ONE name given unto salvation - not many - ONE, and that name was YAHSHUA, which means YAHWEH IS SALVATION. Now that's either the truth or it isn't.
The Creator said He would not give His glory to another name. Now that's either the truth or it isn't.
Now you all can try all you want to to justify yourselves, and verbally jump all over me and damn me to hell and whatnot; but you will not be able to stand before your creator and be able to truthfully state that nobody took the time to tell you the truth about His name. It's been told to you and it's verifiable information.
The ball is in your court. If you want to argue against the truth, that's on you, not me. All you're doing is telling on yourselves and showing what's really in you - and so far it ain't lookin very good....
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Permalink Reply by Bobby Joe Beeman on -
If there is just one name then who is this other fellow Yahweh I think I'd rather have this guy Yahweh he has salvation? Now his name is either Yahew or Yahshua? HUm I see two names?
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Permalink Reply by Larnette Salley on
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Greetings to you in the Name of Jesus. I was about to sign off after listening to some of the videos when I noted your question. I am instructed in the word of God to avoid certain questions and discussions that do not administer grace unto the hearer. However I have in time past done research on the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I was guided to the topic of translation. It is said that the New testament was written in Greek. The KJV of the Bible notes the English translation of His name as Jesus. The interlinear KJV-NIV Parallel NT in Greek and English translates His name as Jesus. I noted that the KJV in exegeses pronounced His name as Yah Shua. I Also noted that the name of the prophets and others were pronounced differently than the English. EX. John = Yahn, and Peter = Petros etc. I have accepted the KJV rendering of His name as Jesus. In close II Timothy 2:23-26 NIV says: Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will. In Christ, AMen
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Permalink Reply by Frank Nelson on
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Wow! What a wonderful cop-out! If you can't address it, or legitimately justify a contrary position with evidence and witnesses that will stand up to scrutiny, then escape it by avoiding it.
That's all well and good....but it ain't gonna help you none. You won't get away with it in the eyesight of the Creator of the Universe. He knows what you're doing, and there's no place to hide.
see ya!
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Permalink Reply by Larnette Salley on
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My hiding place is in Him. I find joy in giving unto every man the reason for the hope I have within me. I thank God that He has lead me to study to show myself approved of God. I thought the answer I gave last was a turning point for you!! However if you have further questions I will first seek the Lord for an answer for you. For all wisdom, knowledge, and understanding belongs to Him that liveth for ever and ever. Amen.God is able to give you an answer to all your questions. But He will not answer you according to your own devices. He will answer, but it will be what He wants to say to you. If you want a word from the Lord, and desire to hear what He is saying then come again and I will tell you what thus saith the Lord Amen.
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Permalink Reply by Frank Nelson on
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What's the big deal about 2 names, when Christians got 'Lord' , 'God', 'Jesus', 'Jehovah'; and then we have the descriptive of Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit....
What's your point about 2 names?
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Permalink Reply by Frank Nelson on
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Of course it looks like two names, if all you're looking at is the surface presentation in letters. You have to look at the reality of what the names(s) mean:
Yahweh means - to be; or existence; breath, spirit, or he who is existence /causes to exist.
Yahshua means - Yahweh is salvation; or He who is and causes to exist is salvation.
It is one name in reality because it is one "God" who does all. John 1: 1-3 + 14 pretty well sums that up.
To understand it better we have a perfect example in the creation that illustrates the unity> it is H2O. H2O is one thing that exists in 3 states - a gas, a liquid and a solid, but regardless of what state it is in, even when it is in all 3 states simultaneously, it is still H2O. It is a perfect illustration of the unity of the godhead, and therefore the oneness of what appears to be more than one name. Water vapor, liquid water in a glass, and ice have the appearance of being 3 separate and distinct things, but they are one in reality.
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