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People seeking God, hungering for what is missing in their lives – JESUS – is a blessing. Yet wolves who capitalize upon, who exploit, and make merchandise of these people is diabolical~! (Matthew 21:15-17; 2 Peter 2:1-3, etc.).

BREAKING: Like it or not, you’ve been played for the fool…. if you bought this as a revival from God…. more proof. Does the Almighty now condone sodomy? Has He changed?

SICKENING STUPIDITY: Delusionally, you still have gullible prey, God-less rebels saying things like “But it’s real, God is in Asbury.”

Fake, staged “revivals” are a reality. Asbury is just the latest. Let us learn to discern (1 Thessalonians 5:21; 1 John 4:1).

Should this “abomination” of “effeminate” men be accepted or exposed?

REPLY: He’s everywhere in HIS universe….but that doesn’t means He’s blessing sin, which He will not coexist with and condemns (Psalms 5:4; Habakkuk 1:13). Flashpoint: God is “Holy, holy, holy.” (Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 4:8) Explain this video below … Openly sodomite at Asbury – *IF YOU STILL BELIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT IS LEADING YOU TO DEFEND THIS DELUSION, YOU DEFINITELY NEED TO REPENT BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE. [youtube video of Elijah Drake, openly sodomite, approved and not rebuke at asbury] 

“There is a big difference in ‘all HAVE sinned’ and those who continue to practice sin while claiming to be a preacher or evangelist! Seriously, I am so sick of that mantra being used (by wolf defenders) anytime a watchman does their job and warns!” Gloria Marshall Sykes

When there is sin in the camp, and no repentance nor call to repent, such a place, an assembly, an organization, a people, cannot possibly have the blessing of God who is Holy. Instead of having God’s blessing, they are “accursed.”

“And ye, in any wise keep yourselves from the accursed thing, lest ye make yourselves accursed, when ye take of the accursed thing, and make the camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it.” Joshua 6:18

Romans 1 details the final stages of apostasy of any nation and how the acceptance of homosexuality is the sign of a people who’ve been sent “strong delusion”, who’ve been turned over by God for having “pleasure in them that do them” (the sin, the sodomy), instead of naming it as sin and calling them to repent (Romans 1:32).

“A true Holy Spirit revival does not bring false religions and movements together in unity; neither does it make people who are living a sinful lifestyle feel comfortable and at peace without full Biblical repentance. If it does, it’s a counterfeit. … We are ripe for the greatest deception of all as the one world church is developing preparing for the arrival of the anti-Christ! We will soon witness a deeper display of power; but it will be a counterfeit! The true Christ is coming sooner than you think!” Steven Harmantas

More clear evidence that Asbury is not of God:

“Is the emphasis coming out of Asbury Jesus or the Holy Spirit? Are people talking more about the Holy Spirit or Jesus? The role of the Holy Spirit is to point people to Jesus. From the personal videos and interviews I’ve seen so far it’s all about the Holy Spirit. This concerns me.” Hodos Living

Exactly… IF the Holy Spirit were truly working there, and He’s not, JESUS would be being glorified. See John 16:13-14. WHO did Jesus say the Holy Spirit, when He’s truly working, is exalting?

“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:” John 15:26

“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.” John 16:13-14

“I felt several months ago the Lord was telling me to warn of a counterfeit “revival” that would center upon the Holy Spirit rather than Christ. I have stated this publicly many times on my live Bible studies I do here on Facebook. I did not think it would come this soon! Any true revival will be centered upon Christ and His Finished Work…it will be a call to the church to come back to her Foundation!” Karen Hartnett

Many focus on the gifts of the Spirit and yet, the fruit of the Spirit roves there’s an actual salvation relationship between Jesus and the person in whose life those fruits are being produced, manifested.

Jesus commanded His people to know/discern people and leaders “by their fruits.” (Matthew 7:16, 20)

The current fake “revival” has nothing to do with the Holy Spirit…. same thing we see in the NAR and WOF cults right? It’s 100% self-serving and not about seeking, knowing, loving, worshipping, and obeying Jesus Christ. They are not abiding in Christ and therefore the fruit of the Spirit is not being produced in them. Read John 15 and Galatians 5:22-23.

“Philippians 2:3-11 is true revival. Who should be exalted: JESUS – that is the will of God. (Vv. 9-11) I am of the opinion now that most theological seminaries are in actuality white-washed cemeteries from the shear lack of Biblical knowledge and understanding of the ways of the God they proclaim to serve.” Jon Crane

The current fake “revival” has nothing to do with the Holy Spirit…. same thing we see in the NAR and WOF cults right? It’s 100% self-serving and not about seeking, knowing, loving, worshipping, and obeying Jesus Christ. They are not abiding in Christ and therefore the fruit of the Spirit is not being produced in them, Read John 15 and Galatians 5:22-23.

The NAR and WOF cults are not in Christ at all…. if they were the fruit of the Spirit would confirm such.

MESSAGE RECEIVED:

“Why can’t you all just be excited that people are coming together to praise the Lord.”

REPLY:

Well WHO is being worshipped???? God’s Word is no where to be found and openly being violated…. so how can it be the LORD who is being glorified?

Asbury is a false “revival” and every Bible believer sees it. Notice when the young people speak of Asbury, they never mention the WORD of God and love to use God’s name in vain by saying it’s an “experience with the Holy Spirit” while it contradicts the WORD of God. There is no teaching or preaching of God’s Word at asbury which alone reveals it’s false.

“True revival begins with attention to Scripture. Examples are Nehemiah, Uriah, the Day of Pentecost, etc. It is the application of God’s Word to our lives that leads to revival.” Cliff Denney

You cannot get rid of the darkness of sin in your life unless you hear and obey the Word of God which begins with the necessity, the divine command to “REPENT.”

“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.” Psalms 119:130

Concerning how these staged fake “revivals” attempt to make celebrities out of their prey, instead of servants of Christ, Khrista Nelson writes:

“When the Holy Spirit is present, it causes one to preach Gods word with BOLDNESS! I don’t see any fluff after people were filled with the Spirit in the Bible. It’s interesting that the preaching the Holy Spirit caused in the Bible caused those men to be imprisoned and killed!!! Today, a documentary gets created and it’s all over the news station. Everyone LOVES it! Even those hearing it that are under a false gospel. What does that tell you?”

THAT WAS FAST hmmmmmm…. They created a video promoting the Asbury “revival” using a bunch of empty, gullible students. So that’s fast ….like as in, this is all scripted, planned, staged to deceive. Beware! … Now the promotional videos are coming out. Remember these are just gullible kids…. and any of us who have been to Bible college know fully well that it just doesn’t get any more shallow than Bible college students who are open to anything that comes in the name of the LORD. They speak of “more of God’s Spirit”, again NO mention of the written Word much less astute attention given to it.

The promoting of this “revival” should make us wonder why a revival God is doing needs to be promoted so vastly. And it was being promoted immediately after it started. hmmmm Of this, sister Khrista Nelson writes:

“What was also fast is the labeling it a revival the day some students decided to hang back and extend a chapel service. Like within hours it was out that there was a revival happening. Weird! Also, WHY has nobody (that I have seen) from Asbury or in any of these testimonies mentioned anything about the upcoming planned collegiated day of prayer that was planned and to be hosted AT Asbury about REVIVAL! Like, isn’t that relevant? It’s like nobody wants to mention it… Except the people who are skeptical.”

In my estimation this is a completely planned, contrived, staged, fake “revival” and those who hung back were very likely paid to do so.

Could it be that fake “revivals” are for lazy people who refuse to study God’s Word for themselves and walk with Him?

The written Word of God reigns supreme in Christ’s kingdom. Anyone not stringently studying, meditating upon, and walking out the words of God, the Bible, is not a disciple of Jesus. With the psalmist, the true follower of Jesus declared:

“Thy WORD is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalms 119:105

It doesn’t matter who YOU think God is, SINNER. He can only be known by WHO HE says HE is in HIS Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live (have eternal life) by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4

Let me pause here to say what a blessing it is to see so many of Christ’s authentic disciples boldly rise up with HIS Word and “earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” (Jude 3)

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” 3 John 4

God’s Wrath on Unrighteousness

Romans 1

18  For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 

19  Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 

20  For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 

21  Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 

22  Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 

23  And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 

24  Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 

25  Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. 

26  For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 

27  And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. 

28  And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 

29  Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, 

30  Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 

31  Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 

32  Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

We see all around us today professing Christians who “have pleasure” (accept, tolerate) in those things which God calls sin. In doing this, in not speaking the truth which when obeyed, makes men free, they have sided with evil and against the God they falsey claim to serve. In Joshua 6 and 7 we see the story of Israel being defeated at a town named Ai due to the sin of one man, Achan. Until that sin was dealt with, God’s people were going to suffer defeat. See also 1 Corinthians 5 for the importance of keeping all sin out of the campt – and that means not accepting anything that God calls sin in His Word, such as sodomy, homosexuality, fornication.

Lawrence Brown writes: “When I brought this guy (Asbury student Elijah Drake pictured above) up to Michael Brown, he said he spoke to leadership at Asbury and said the homosexuals at Asbury are celibate who admit that it is sinful. He’s clearly NOT calling it sinful. What lies. Michael Brown said I was slanderous and in sin. Yes and there’s many effeminates around today.”

MY REPLY TO LAWRENCE:

Yes brother even “effeminate” men are going to hell 1 Corinthians 6:9-10. It’s a perversion of HIs creation, creative design and order.

The unchanging God will not bless any people, any camp that retains, and in this case, celebrates that which He calls sin – His wrath is revealed from heaven against them! (Romans 1:18)

“Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff. 12 Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies, but turned their backs before their enemies, because they were accursed: neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from among you.” Joshua 7:11-12 

Jesus makes it clear that anything with a cursed root cannot possibly bear good fruit.

“Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.” Matthew 12:33

These facts seem to make it even more obvious that this “revival” is staged by evil doers who are the architechs of the prophesied one world religion.

ASBURY IS THE OCCASION THAT IS CAUSING US TO SEE WHO IS THE LORD’S AND WHO THE COUNTFEITS ARE. WE are seeing in living color, the separation of the wheat and the tares, the disciples true to Christ and the rebels. Those who adhere to the Word of God are His – and all others are rebels and as sure for hell as if they were already there (John 8:47; Proverbs 13:13; Isaiah 5:24).

Let me add that it’s shocking to see the moral coward men who are fighting fiercely to defend sin and satan, all while claiming to be saved and telling you they’re going to pray for you. Talk about delusional! God has turned them over to “strong delusion” and that’s why they believe the lies instead of the truth, Damnation is coming. See 2 Thessalonians 2.

What is the difference between the true and the false Christians? WHO is “of God” and WHO is “NOT of God”? Jesus told us, did He not? Read this carefully:

“He that is OF GOD heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are NOT OF GOD.” John 8:47

Stacy Strother writes:

“Yessir—the time will come, soon to AMERICA, as we see, and seems to have been happening in other countries for years, that men will not “endure/put up with sound doctrine,” they will become nauseated from the true preacher of the holy Word of God. They will then offer us up to the town leaders to be jailed and worse, possibly executed.

This persecution will come much from out of the “Christian,” community!

Let there be no mistake about it, our pulpits are filled with shallow minded, ecumenical preachers who have bought into the lie of Universalism.

There will be no mercy for the true preachers.
However, God will be with us!
Our heavenly reward will be worth it!
Blessings!”

“Prove (test) all things; hold fast that which is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21

Every true born again, abiding believer desires more of God in their life. John the Baptist cried out:

“He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30

The LORD died to forgive, to save all sinners – On that cross where He shed His precious blood, Jesus paid the full and only price for all sins (John 19:30; 1 Timothy 1:15; 2:4-6; 1 John 2:1-2, etc.). Yet He requires that the sinner repent. There is no alternative. There is no shortcut and anyone claiming to be serving Christ and not preaching repentance is 100% preaching “another gospel” and is “accursed” and absolutely a diabolical wolf (Galatians 1:6-9). You must you admit you have sinned against God, are 100% guilty, and fall upon His saving mercy at the cross of the LORD Jesus Christ and He will wash away all your sins in the precious blood of Jesus. | TIMES OF REFRESHING FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD!

Real REVIVING, in contrast with Satan’s counterfeits, brings the resurrection life of Christ! (2 Corinthians 4:10-12) The daily cross, the death and burial of the disciple guarantees the divine resurrection, the raising up of God! Reviving only happens when we repent afresh – re-turn to the LORD – lay down our lives, deny/die to self, take up the cross, and follow Jesus (not men or their staged “revivals”).

“I can’t even stand the word ‘revival’. It’s so fake and man-made , they slap a label on it ‘revival’ and nowadays they have social media to spread the news about their ‘revival ‘ instead of only banners with revival on it.” Jeannette

The word does not even appear in the Word, the notion of “revival” has been grossly misused for fleshly agendas for at least decades if not more.

“Revive” appears 7 times in the Bible. The word “revival” appears no where in God’s Word and it seems to be a concept sinful men in ministry have utilized to exploit people. That is, such as when they plan a “revival meeting.” Yet the cross is “daily” and Jesus promises to raise up anyone who dies to the self-life so He reigns in their life (Luke 9:23-24; John 12:23-25; 2 Corinthians 4:10-12; Galatians 2:20; 5:24; Colossians 3:3, etc.).

“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” Psalms 85:6

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.” Psalms 138:7

“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” Isaiah 57:15

THE POWER OF JESUS THAT WORKETH IN US: RAISED UP IN THE POWER OF CHRIST

Ask Him and when you do, know that God is able to do far above anything you ask of Him!

“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,” Ephesians 3:20

Seems to me that the lukewarm (who shall be spued) love endless, mind numbing “praise and worship” sessions and yet don’t even study the Word of God daily, the King James Bible. Do they roll up their sleeves, evangelize, feed the poor, minister to others?

Is Asbury from God ?

“As much as you want to believe this revival is read, Todd Tomasella is correct. Unlike Todd I AM unwilling to be engaged in a debate but I do urge you to simply look at the origin of this faux ‘revival’ (Lucifer is their father figure).” Tye

Firstly, let it be soundly established in our minds and hearts, that a revival is not coming – a falling away is already here. This was prophetically foretold to us.

Note the words of Holy Scripture closely…. “A Falling Away First”, not a revival, will precede the Return of Christ.

“Let no man deceive you by any means (including by means of fake “revivals”): for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away FIRST, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition…” 2 Thessalonians 2:3

More on this in a moment.

Asbury is NOT a revival of God – It’s the beginning of the final culmination of apostasy, a manifestation of a “FAMINE” induced by generations of false leadership! For false the epidemic of leadership, see Isaiah 9:16; Jeremiah 12:10; 23; Ezekiel 34; Matthew 23; 2 Peter 2; Jude.

“Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:” Amos 8:11

Destruction follows:

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law (Word) of thy God, I will also forget thy children.” Hosea 4:6

WHERE and WHEN there’s no intense and diligent studying of God’s written Word, it’s 100% of the time apostasy with no exception!

“At Asbury, there’s no talk of hell, repentance, sin, dying to self, and taking up your cross daily. There is no mention of ‘Ye must be born again’, nor is there any communication of separation, and not loving the world… just a sugar coated ear-tickling hippie false gospel being preached that the world loves.” C.T.

“They have no discernment. They have fear in their hearts and lack faith in Jesus, so they jump on whatever Christian bandwagon comes next. To me its a sign of desperation.” Kat

“The truth is what they do not like. They have itching ears. They are offended at the Word of God. Jesus said through Paul that they will not endure sound doctrine. They believe the lie, rather than the truth. It is Jesus they hate that is in you. Jesus said my doctrine is not of this world.” Darlene

“Unfortunately, too many people, Christians are guided by their emotions instead of the Word of God. Very few people actually read and take time to study the Word!” Angeli

FLAMING MESSAGE RECEIVED:

“Sickening. Not the revival but religious folks mad at college kids praying and not clubbing. Get a life. Do something for Jesus instead of talking about people.”

REPLY:

Sounds like some demons manifesting here….. How does what you said here change the reality of this “revival” – what it is and what it is not? …. how does it prove biblically that this Asbury “revival” is authentically from God? So, you are saying that switching from one delusion (bar hopping) to spiritual delusionment/fornication is a good thing? Are you genuinely born again? The burden of proof is upon you to demonstrate that God’s Word is at the forefront and HE is being honored by those who believe and preach and teach HIS Word. Otherwise, the truth is that this is a fake, a false “revival.”

The following response was given to a man who was insisting that a sister in Christ “blasphemed the Holy Ghost” by discerning and exposing the Asbury delusion.

“With no fruit to prove it’s authentic and much fruit to prove it’s false, you conflate asbury with the Holy Spirit which means you’ve taken the name of the LORD your God in vain by putting His holy name on a ploy of satan. This is just how delusional you are. You’ve unfortunately not been a man of truth and so God has turned you over to “strong delusion” so that you will believe the lie, and you do… and you will be damned if you don’t repent.”

2 Thess 2
3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;  …
9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
2Th 2:10  And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
2Th 2:11  And for this cause God shall send them STRONG DELUSION, that they should believe a lie:
2Th 2:12  That they all might be DAMNED who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

No Bible No God – If it doesn’t honor His Word, it doesn’t honor Him!

“I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.” Psalms 138:2

God’s written Word is God’s truth and God’s grace or love never ever negates His truth! HOW could anyone at Asbury possibly be repenting, being saved, born again, and sanctified when the Word of God is not even being presented?

“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” John 17:17

Read those words of Jesus again. If the truth, God’s Word, is being intentionally hidden from the people at Asbury, and it is, HOW could there possibly be true repentance and sanctification transpiring? Impossible!

“Absolutely and I wonder if there are actually curses being placed on people or a Kundalini spirit being unleashed. People could be worse off for attending. Nothing would surprise me.” Jennifer Leigh

“FOX NEWS interviewed some of the students who had attended. They only spoke of feeling peace and love and kept referring to the “God of unity”…” Melissa

“This (Asbury ‘revival’) is worse than shallow emotionalism. There is a powerful spirit present and it is not the Holy Spirit. These people are being deceived into submitting to an antichrist spirit – Paving the way for the forthcoming one world religion of love, peace and unity (not grounded upon and centered around Scripture or the Jesus Christ of the Bible).” Renee Courtland

“Way too many believers take the words of men and let their emotions and personal wishes take precedent over what God’s word says these days. Discernment is not desired, sought out or prayed for either.” Barbara

Lynne Parker writes:

“The ‘church’ has been primed for years to fall into this trap. Dominion theology rode into the church like a Trojan horse. The teaching of a great end time revival (which is opposite of the Word in which there will be a great falling away) coupled with a growing ecumenical ‘love fest.’ As well the Word has been oh so subtly downplayed for years. But Without the preaching of God’s Word what Jesus are we worshipping? individuals that are holding back or expressing concerns as they obey God’s Word to try ‘scrutinize’ the spirit behind it are met with angry scowls and outright disgust. Perhaps God is just pealing the onion so to speak. This is what happens when you do not have a love for the truth. I’m not professing myself to know it all – I’m sure I could use correction in interpretations on certain things but I’m close enough to God to know He is not playing a game. And yes, any professing Christian wants young people to come to Christ – but the right one of Scripture not ‘another Jesus’.”

I agree with both of our sisters:

“Most will probably go home and when the honeymoon is soon over (the emotional experience) they’ll forget the whole thing. Must have the Word of God, at least, if nothing else, hand out Bibles and provide Scriptural discipleship, follow ups etc. They need discipleship after conversion. Personally I doubt there’s true repentance going on at Asbury, in my opinion.” Teri J Willis

MESSAGE RECEIVED:

“I wish the old fire and brimstone Preachers would come back! I could listen to them all day!!!” Gina

REPLY:

GREAT point…. please let’s pause, right now, in Jesus’ name and pray for those fire and brimstone preachers to be raised up!

REVIVAL MESSAGE FROM TERRY R. GREEN:

“In 1999, I was at a conference with Bro. Don Brankel and we spent much time fellowshipping. After the service we were eating and talking and he told me about preaching at a large church that had been involved in certain “ revivals.” At the altar time he said there was all kinds of stuff going on. At one point while standing by the pastor in the Altar area, a man was crawling by them on all fours barking like a dog. The pastor exclaimed to Bro. Brankel, “ Wow! I wonder what he’s got?”

Classic Bro. Brankel reply..” I think he got some puppy chow in his Cheerios this morning!” …
And some blamed such nonsense on the Holy Spirit! pt🙄

REPLY:

All these contrived “revivals” are false and people are starting to see it for what it is…. yet many also still love their darkness rather than getting honest and loving the light of truth (John 3:19-21; 2 Thessalonians 2).

“Isn’t it funny how this coincides with the one world religion opening the other day? …. Stay strong my brother we were going to witness a lot of this in the end of days.” R.

Since when does the world and known false ministries, the enemies of God, promote the Gospel? They don’t. What does that tell us of the Asbury “revival” which is being promoted by numerous ungodly outlets and known false prophets? (Fox Nes CBN, etc.) Consider these words of Jesus:

“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive ...” John 14:17

“If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.” John 15:19

The world is the opposing kingdom of satan and as such hates the true children and work of God.

“I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.” John 17:14

In light of this truth, the love being showed by the world for this Asbury “revival”, should raise the eyebrow of the discerning.

Speaking of Discernment…. the people who’ve attached their emotions to something, usually react violently when that something is questioned or exposed. Have you noticed?

CAN YOU HELP ME FIGURE THS OUT?

IF Jesus didn’t want His people to “know” (Gr. discern) people, namely “false prophets”… “by their fruits”, WHY O WHY did He say this:

“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16 Ye shall KNOW (discern) them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? … 20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.” Matthew 7:15-16,20

Many reading these words are victims of the fleshly revival schemes of the past. There are many involved, especially the young people, who simply want more of God in their lives, who are innocent. They are being misled by their handlers, those on the ground in Asbury, and those who operated from afar. Many are taken in by this fanfare of these staged “revival” who don’t yet know these are false and that they are being played. The evil ones are satan’s minions who planned and are perpetrating this fraud on the people which has an evil agenda behind it. God is going to judge every one of these animals – their “DAMNATION (in hell) slumbereth not.” (2 Peter 2) It’s more than abundantly clear that the elders at Asbury are apostate, antichrist wolves who have deliberately refused to establish sound doctrine and biblical order (Acts 15; 20; 1 Timothy; 2 Timothy; Titus, etc.).

“For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:” Titus 1:5

Those being misled have no idea that those which have perpetrated this, who are putting God’s name on it, are using them to an evil end, for their own self-serving agenda. And it’s Satan who is controlling those handlers. The enemy’s kingdom is one with great organizational structure with the agenda “to steal, to kill, and to destroy.” (Ephesians 6:10-18; John 10:10)

Let us be nourished up in the words of our God beloved saints. Our KING – JESUS – is coming (John 5:39-40; 1 Timothy 4:6; 2 Timothy 2:15, etc.). Beloved of God, let us get into God’s Word as if our life, our eternal souls depend on it – because they do! | Philippians Narrated

FACT: In every city in America there is praise and worship gatherings weekly. WHAT makes Asbury special? Nothing, other than the contrived fanfair surrounding it – which is all planned and many a biblically-illiterate dupe bought the package. Make no mistake: There’s an evil agenda behind it – whether you know what that agenda is or not.

There has to be a nefarious agenda behind Asbury because persecution comes from the world when there’s true revival, not praise. Remember all the persecution of the apostles and early church in Acts when God moved and saved souls and did miracles?

“The world loves it’s own. It only goes after those not following its counterfeit agenda.” Rozy

“Some assume that the last days deception will be blood and gory stuff, simple to recognize, it won’t. It will be subtle, cunning, and ‘almost’ of God! See Matthew 24:24.” Stacy Strother

“This ‘revival’ was spoken of by Francis Chan months beforehand, and there was a plan to send heretic Rick Warren to hijack the emotionalism for Rome.” Alan Ray

Anyone who thinks Asbury is an authentic “revival” is biblically illiterate or disobedient and in need of shutting out the noise and getting lost in true repentance, in the King James Bible, and holy prayer communion with the LORD – before it’s too late (Proverbs 18:1; Isaiah 66:2; Matthew 6:6; 2 Timothy 2:15).

Many of us have been to Bible colleges. The susceptibility abounds, The vulnerability of the young seeking souls is beyond legit. It’s an open target for Satan who breathes his evil, “strange fire” into the very dwelling place which is supposed to be the place of the worship of the LORD (Leviticus 10:1-2; Psalms 74:4-7, etc.).

Asbury is not a true revival. It appeals to the flesh, to the feelings, the emotions of the gullible instead of the hearts of men via the Word of God.

“I believe Christian’s have greatly underestimated the power of Satans deception. He can mimic or counterfeit the Holy Spirit. Our only defense as these last days grow more intense is the Word of God. Regretfully the church overall has been conditioned to expect a feeling of God’s nearness or expect some manifestation of God – it has become subjective instead of objective truth of God’s Word. This condition prepares people to accept lying signs and wonders. It is a dangerous thing to lean upon one’s own understanding and discern by how they feel.” Lynne Parker

Start, orchestrate something, nearly anything, and put God’s name on it by calling it a “revival”, promoting it, and bam it explodes – because it costs men nothing of themselves, it does not call them to come and to die, to lay down their lives and follow Jesus. This gullibility is due largely to youth, who are being exploited by the evil powers under Satan’s control (Ephesians 2:1-3). It is all planned, all to usher in the antichrist, the one world religion (Revelation 13-14).

The resume of godless people professing to be serving the LORD listed in detail in 2 Timothy 3 has never come to life like we’re seeing it manifest now.

“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2  For men shall be lovers of their own selves, … 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;” 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Lynne Parker writes:

“Let us dear saints remember that absolutely the only defense we have to discern this revival is God’s Word. The psalmist writes that he hates every evil way and since the Holy Spirit is defined as the Spirit of Truth he will only anoint truth and lead into truth. We cannot go by our feelings or subjective experiences but only the Word of God – even though many people are involved, no matter how many ministers are going that direction. Certainly we desire individuals to repent from the works of darkness so let’s be clear: it is right to worship, right to pray, but all is founded upon Gods Word. Even the great psalmist of Israel, king David, at one point tried to carry the ark of the covenant on a new cart and it cost somebody their soul.  we cannot approach God, except only on his terms, and that is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ out of an obedient heart.  consider please, and these facts can be proven. If you search them out, this school teaches aberrant theology they teach contemplative prayer practice, the lecto divina and do the Eucharist. All of these things are of the darkness. Now it seems to me that if this revival was indeed Holy Spirit led, the first thing up would be repentance of these practices and these abherant teachings would be repudiated publicly. Wow that would be great. Then revival would truly break out because it would be founded upon the blood of Jesus Christ alone consider as well that there are warnings of “another” Jesus. Christian unity can only be found on correct Christology, which is Calvary’s cross. We cannot worship in spirit and in truth with so much a mixture. This cannot be God as wonderful as it seems, and it is good that people have spiritual hunger, but they need the preaching of the cross. That we all be on the same page of one mind and one spirit in the unity of the faith. This is a huge deception to base whether or not this is of the leading of the Holy Spirit by our feelings or how many people are there. As well there are warnings in the Bible that there will be, a great falling away from the faith. This does not mean people will stop being religious or going to church. It means they will go after every wind of doctrine and leave Calvary. Please consider these sayings it’s Bible and it’s very frightening to watch happen. Let me say it again, true Christian unity is only through individuals who believe in the doctrine of the cross. This is why it’s through the foolishness of preaching that men are saved . awake and be sober. It’s almost over.”

To the righteous, this is merely a wake up call. The reality of Revelation 12:12 is at hand. Satan is coming down with great wrath, great deception in that which he is using the name of the LORD to promulgate. It’s all in vain, having a mere outward “form of godliness,” being led and filled with those who love self, who worship the god of self and therefore their emotions, pleasure,, just as did and does their father the devil (Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:13-19; Luke 10:18; Revelation 12:7-19).

“Those who do not receive the truth, the warning about Satan’s work via these ‘revivals’, have an antichrist spirit. No love for the truth.” Jeannette

​ALL who do not receive the love of the truth of God are being sent by Him “strong delusion” so that they receive the lies, are deceived, and will be damned.

“Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition … 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.” 2 Thessalonians 2

Read 2 Thessalonians 2 each morning this week. Pray. 2 Thessalonians 2.

At Asbury, God’s Word is not being honored. Instead the false leaders are appealing to the emotions of their prey. It’s not based on divine truth. Bibles aren’t even being opened because God’s Word is not even being opened and communicated from the platform! On this point alone, we know this is all false. “The sword of the Spirit” is THE WORD OF GOD and so just WHAT spirit is active when God’s Word is not center stage? DEMONS! (Ephesians 6:17) WHERE the original Gospel of Christ on recrord, the Bible, the written Word, is not honored, it’s “another gospel”, and “another Jesus”, and “another spirit” (demons). See 2 Corinthians 11:2-5; 13-15; Galatians 1:6-9).

WHEN God is being glorified, HIS written Word is center stage. Otherwise He is not being glorified. Asbury seldom if ever even opens God’s Word, much less reading it, and when they do, it’s a fake “bible.” Apostasy!

If you are truly born again, please be exhorted to repent afresh and begin obeying the Word of God instead of worshipping at the altar of self.

“But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.” Matthew 16:23

So many whiners defending Asbury, insisting that all of us who are asking simple questions are just cessationist, pharisees, and/or jealous. Interestingly though, I’ve personally asked dozens of them to produce the plain, clear evidence that the Word of God is being preached as Asbury. Not one of them has even attempted to present proof. Interesting. What does Proverbs 18:13 tell us?

The Plain Biblical Pattern for the Gathering of God’s People is Anchored in His Written Word.

So when we see a gathering where the Bible is not opening and being read from, extensively, we know that that gather is run by false prophets – with NO exception, ever!

“And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose … So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.” Nehemiah 8:4, 8

“And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live (have divine life) by bread alone, but by every word of God. … And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read (WHAT did Jesus open and read?). 17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.” Luke 4:4; 16-19

“And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures … And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. 12 Therefore many of them believed …” Acts 17:2; 10-11

FYI: The concern of many is what agenda is behind this “revival”. Thanking God for any of the good things God may be doing and yet we KNOW, as in many things, the Roman Catholic cult is the rat behind it. They are serving their murder-Jesus-again, blood-drinking cannibalistic Eucharist every day at Asbury. Also, wherever God is honored in reality, not in lip service, His WORD is front and center, not set aside, not ignored. Praise and worship in never seen as the dominant element of New Testament assembly worship. In fact, of the 4 elements of worship listed in Acts 2:42, it’s not mentioned as one of them. hmmmmm  The Holy Scriptures have always been the grounding element in worshipping the LORD when His people met. In comparison, can anyone find a bunch of praise and worship sessions in the gatherings of the saints on record in Scripture? Not there.

When men speak for God, they speak HIS oracles, His words, the words of Holy Writ we have recorded in the Bible, the most important, power, and infuential book, ever, forever. When elders do not upholdy God’s written Word they demonstrate openly not to be HIS but rather in rebellion against Him!

“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles (written words) of God…” 1 Peter 4:10

Notice how when God’s Word is center stage, Christ is magnified and people get saved?

“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine (the WORD) and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” Acts 2:42

Does God’s Word inform us that “praise and worship”, singing songs, OR the WORD of God accomplish His will?

“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11

Alan Ray writes:

“I looked into Asbury. They’re going to bring in Rick Warren on Feb 23rd. I saw a video having WOF heretic Francis Chan all excited about Warren going to Asbury. It could have been suspected that this ‘experience’ would be directed by heretics, and likely by NAR and WOF in particular, because they like to lean on ‘supernatural’ charlatans. This Methodist church, (according to what I read) celebrates the ‘Eucharist’ daily. I went to a UMC a few years back, and found the pastor saying he was “very ecumenical”. He confessed having gone to Rome, and openly fellowships in that hogpen. So I’m not at all surprised Asbury is joining together with ecumenical mega-heretic Rick Warren and Francis Chan.”

JESUS’ WARNING: “Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.” Revelation 3:11

TYPICAL MESSAGE RECEIVED BY PEOPLE WHO DO NOT LIKE WHAT GOD’S WORD SAYS:

“But you’re sowing discord among the brothers and God hates that!”

REPLY:

So please explain how simply communicating GOD’s Word itself equals sowing discord among the brethren Waiting. What does the LORD command His people to do in Romans 16:!7-18 and Jude 3?

Was the apostle Paul sowing discord among the brethren when he openly, publicly rebuked the apostle Peter for his error in Galatians 2? Or, was Paul obeying God by defending the faith of the Gospel against those who would pervert it? (Romans 16:17-18; Ephesians 5:11; Galatians 1:6-9; Jude 3-4)

HAVE you noticed all the people coming out of the woodworks, by the droves, to defend something they emotionally attached themselves to (instead of living by biblical truth)? Yet, you never ever heard from them when for years many of us have discussed, posted, communicated BIBLE truth. Why? Simple: the have no desire for the Word of God, to truly know the LORD. They don’t seek HIs face, otherwise they’d be doctrinally astute, full of the WORD of God.

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly (abundantly) in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16

ALL who are not daily, diligently in God’s Word have already backslidden (2 Timothy 2:15).

“As newborn babes, desire the sincere (pure) milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:” 1 Peter 2:2

When we get into God’s Word daily, it gets into us and it circumcizes our hearts – cutting away the sensual, the emotional – and grounds us on the bedrock of divine truth! It’s the “sword of the Spirit” … “quick (alive), and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit.” (Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12)

“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 

ANY person defending or supporting the enemy of Christ will be judged into hell with that false prophet/movement/ministry (2 John 10-11). You’ve been warned. It’s best to shut the mouth till there deep knowledge from the Word (Proverbs 18:13). | The Danger of Bidding Godspeed to the Wicked [podcast]

It’s quite interesting how people who do not like the truth will judge you WHILE they are condemning you for supposedly wrongly judging. They could easily agree to disagree but they choose rather to attack. Doesn’t both me, just saying. Yet they get highly offended that you don’t buy into the delusion they are ensnared by (Provers 23:23).

REPLY:

So let me get this straight, YOU are pretending to be godly here (as you claim I was) and judging me… and of course, that’s ok, right? all while judging me for defending the faith which is the command of God? Jude 3 hmmmm

“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” Jude 3

Let’s stick to the topic. Do you realize that in Matthew 7:1-5 Jesus is talking about hypocritical judgment and not all judgment? “JUDGE righteous judgment” says the LORD John 7:24…

So please give us all the Bible verses that instruct Christ’s true disciples to sit back and let other of His sheep, bought by His precious blood, be deceived by the “many false prophets” He so often warned us about…. waiting. Any person who doesn’t now see the evil of their way, the hatred they are displaying before the very Savior they claim saved them, is in deep darkness and in need of repentance before it’s too late.

If you are going to judge and defend, please tell and/or show us all about the cardinal Biblical doctrines of the Christian faith being preached at Asbury please. We’re all waiting because none of those who are foolishly defending this delusion have produced an iota of evidence for what they are falsely claiming. All due to not loving the truth of God and attaching their emotions to something instead of being true disciples who love God’s truth. God is sending them “strong delusion” and they will be “deceived” and “damned” to hell (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12).

“Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.” Revelation 3:11

GOD’S WORD FORETELLS A GREAT FALLING AWAY AND NOT A GREAT REVIVAL IN THE LAST DAYS. READ 2 THESSALONIANS 2; 1 TIMOTHY 4:1-2; 2 TIMOTHY 3:12-13; MATTHEW 24:10-14, ETC.

When Jesus warns His followers about “MANY false prophets” who will “deceive MANY,” is the Son of God just being jealous?

“And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.” Matthew 24:11

“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1

Asbury was a scam

MESSAGE RECEIVED:

“Again I strongly warn you not to call that which is of God from the Devil….These students are not REPROBATES…”

REPLY:

I strongly warn you to prove it’s from God, which you can’t because it violates His Word. Show us all where the cardinal doctrines of the Christian faith are being taught at Asbury and if you can’t, that your clue to repent and cease defenders the very “enemies of the cross of Christ.” (Philippians 3:18-19) They are prey, pawns and you also….ANY person defending or supporting the enemy of Christ will be judged into hell with that false prophet/movement/ministry (2 John 10-11). You’ve been warned. It’s best to shut the mouth till there deep knowledge from the Word (Proverbs 18:13). |
The Danger of Bidding Godspeed to the Wicked [podcast]

“I am set for the defence of the gospel.” Philippians 1:17 

HAVE you noticed how many people are so diligent to defend mere sinners, mere men and women and movements they like? This they do in the face of God’s Word, rejecting Christ for mere men/women. The divine mandate is to earnestly contend for the faith once delivered to the saints and “MARK” deceivers (Romans 16:17-18; Jude 3). They seem not to truly love Jesus and therefore are more interested in defending mere men than defending the faith of Christ for His glory and the protection of His sheep for whom Jesus died (Philippians 1:17) These flesh defenders seem to have no concern for the millions of people their “Christian” heros are misleading.

“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” Jude 3

WARNING: Those who bid Godspeed to false leaders will be judged with them! 2 John 10-11. Are you an accessory to the fact? Are you aiding and abetting the enemies of Christ? If so you will be damned with them. Repent now and get into the King James Bible.

“Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.” Proverbs 9:6

This fake “revival” has drawn many an older, ministerial counterfeit out into the open. Many of these men once walked with God and yet didn’t keep under their body and shall soon and foreever, irrevocably be “castaway” from the LORD into the fires of eternal damnation for forsaking the Son of God (1 Corinthians 9:27; 2 Peter 2, etc.). These are the apostates Scripture so often speaks of (2 Peter 2; Jude, etc.). Several men I’ve personally known for many years, who’ve been in ministry for decades, are coming out in defense of this delusion, manifesting their apostasy, their darkness. As the younger prophet fatally found out, never follow anyone except the LORD Himself. He was eaten by a lion which represents the “roaring lion” who is Satan (1 Kings 13; 1 Peter 5:8). Never follow any mere man – namely elders who have departed from the Word itself and Himself! Read Proverbs 3 and 4. Beware.

“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. 9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes (leaders).” Psalms 18:8-9

Any person defending this delusion is living and judging things by their carnal senses and not the Word which proves they are apostate. They did not “endure to the end” and are fallen away (Matthew 10:22; 24:13; Luke 8:13; Hebrews 3:6, 12-15; 10:26-39; Revelation 2-3, etc.).

“Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. 25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.” James 1:21-25

SMH: We continue to hear delusionals declare that we can’t judge asbury because we are not there in person, present. Is this true or false?… Absolutely false. #1 DOCTRINE must be judged AND it’s all on record that they are not preaching, teaching the Bible. Boom. Case closed. Time to wake up. NO NEED to patronize this delusion by going there. They are on full display. Sorry, but have you ever heard of a video platform called Youtube? “It’s all media”? So you can’t SEE what’s going on video the hundreds of hours of video available? It’s interesting how several people this week who had not themselves gone to KY but yet they swore this was an authentic revival. YET they told me I couldn’t possibly know asbury was true or false unless I went there in person. These people are in deep darkness.

Can’t Discern if Asbury is True or False until Going there in Person? Not.

For those who ingest and obey God’s Word, even our senses can become so attuned and molded by God’s truth, His written Word, that they can “discern good both and evil” by their “senses.” – “even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”

“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” Hebrews 5:14

Those who are Christ’s and mature, seasoned by studying daily, learning, and walking in His Word, are like Paul, able to discern “as absent in body, but present in spirit.” They don’t even have to be present. Read this closely:

“For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,” 1 Corinthians 5:3-4 

The Holy Spirit showed Paul that their was sin in the Corinthian church and that they weren’t dealing with it. Read 1 Corinthians 5.

Those who’ve seen how Satan has used his human agents, wolves in sheep’s clothing, over a long period of years, become accustomed to the devices of Satan to mislead God’s people and that’s why we are told not to be “ignorant of his devices.”

“Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.” 2 Corinthians 2:11 

“Brother Todd… I want to thank you for exposing this fake revival for what it is. God help us to stay vigilant and remain walking with the full armor of God in discernment always so that we don’t fall prey to Satan’s last day antics. He knows he has a short time left so he’s doing things big now like what you see in Asbury to confuse lukewarm Christians and others who don’t die to self or walk in the Spirit as a way of life. We need to pray without ceasing and stay covered in the blood of Jesus to not allow one small crack in our armor. Only those who die to self daily for the one who died for us, will make it to Heaven in these last days. Let’s pray for each other that we stay strong and thank you for preaching TRUTH as alway brother.” Suzanne

We are witnessing on full display, out in the open for all to see, the separation between the wheat and the tares, the sheep and the goats, the remnant from the counterfeits (Matthew 13 and 25). …. Now that the evidence is laid out to clearly prove the Asbury “revival” is a demonic delusion, ALL who still attempt, in any way, to defend or even more deceitfully, seek to insidiously cover for this enemy operation in Asbury, will expose themselves as tares. They will be rejected as heretics according to the command of God.

THIS IS A COMMAND OF GOD TO YOU – “A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition REJECT; 11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.” Titus 3:10-11

THIS IS A COMMAND OF GOD TO YOU – “Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.” Matthew 7:6

Jesus told us it would be this way as His return neared. amen. Read Luke 21; Matthew 24

ALL these men who defended this asbury fraud should humble themselves before God in repentance (Isaiah 58; Ezekiel 18:30-32; Hosea 10:12, etc.). And IF they truly repent they WILL bring forth fruits to prove it – by coming out publicly and admitting they were dead wrong about the asbury delusion and apologize for anyone they misled and for bidding Godspeed to the enemies of Christ (Matthew 3:7-10). IF they do not come forth publicly, they are to be rejected as unrepentant, hell bound heretics, swine, dogs (Matthew 7:6; Titus 3:10-11).

The silence is telling. They leveled a firestorm to defend this demonic collusion in asbury and now, crickets. Does that seem to be evidence of moral cowardess?

ALL who get saved and then do not continue in the doctrine of Christ – Genesis to Revelation – are hell bound lost souls.

Read this carefully and please share – and notice how ALL who condone, defend, “bid Godspeed” to false leaders, will suffer the same eternal judgment which is hell (2 Peter 2:1-3):

1 John 7-11
“For MANY deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. 8 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.” 

Jesus came to call sinners to REPENT – not condone them in the sin He came to die to save them from. – “I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Luke 5:32

It’s interesting that we have people who keep saying things like: “Well, let’s just give it time. I am not there in person so I can’t know for sure.” Nonsense! Here is my reply to one such man:

Can you see a car in a video and know it’s a car or do you have to travel to see that car in person???? Yes or no? YES! Let’s get real…..The point is, there are hundreds of hours of “ministry” at this supposed “revival” and little or no teaching of the Bible…. false revival 100% on that point alone. Period. Let’s stand up like men infused with the holy fear and Word of God…. and stop pandering, stop being spineless, now. It’s 100% FALSE. It’s catholic, it’s pro-homo, pro-sodomite which is pro “abomination” to God (Leviticus 18:22). JUST WHAT more does one need to know it’s false???? Repent and stand up now.

Charismatic, NAR (New Apostolic Reformation), evangelical, Catholic …. apparently it’s all mixed into one actually…. with Rome at the center, Ecumenical one world religion, perfect storm for the antichrist to take his temporary place, but it won’t last because Jesus is going to judge that whore – Revelation 17-18. | The Reign of Christ [podcast] 

“The way people have run after this Asbury counterfeit ‘revival’ makes it clear that it’s going to be incredibly easy for the One World Religion to take effect.” Linda

“KEEP THY WORD CLOSE TO THINE HEART SO THAT I DO NOT SIN AGAINST THEE !!!!! (Psalms 119:9, 11, 133)” Andre

“John 4:24 “God is a Spirit and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and truth.” The foundation of Christian worship must be the truth. What’s happening in Asbury (though many are surely sincere) is that there is a mixture of unscriptural practices. This college teaches contemplative prayer for one thing. I saw an advertisement that they also celebrate the Eucharist. If God the Holy Spirit (the spirit of truth) were leading it the first thing up would be the repentance of these false teachings. There is no doubt they are ‘experiencing’ something but we don’t discern through subjective feelings but rather the Word of God (Hebrews 4:12; 5:14). Anyone who disparages the Word of God – seeing it as unnecessary or not final divine authority – is clearly not of God – for He stated that He exalts His Word even above His name. Psalm 119 and 138:2, carefully studied, reveals the eternal importance of God’s Word itself – and it’s through the foolishness of preaching men are saved (1 Corinthians 1:21). The enemy HATES the Word of God and works through the spirit of religion (the harlot) to offer mankind any other alternative- music/worship (and I love it) but it has become the drawing card – this is idolatry in itself. Pure and simple, if Christ and Him crucified is not the focus, the object our love, worship, and heart affection, you will end up worshipping ‘another Jesus’ which the apostle warns us about (2 Corinthians 11:2-5). Contending for the faith is not for cowards. Picking up the cross and following the LORD Jesus of Scripture will be involving fewer it seems going forward.” Lynne

THE TEXT VERSION OF THIS POST IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND YET WE THOUGHT IT NECESSARY TO LAUNCH THE PODCAST DUE TO THE VITAL NATURE OF EXPOSING THIS WORK OF THE ENEMY. THERE IS MUCH WEALTH IN THE TEXT BELOW AND YET IT’S PRESENTLY RAW AND UNEDITED.

DEAD RINGER. ALL ARGUMENTS TO DEFEND THIS FRAUD ARE OVER.

THE PROPHESIED ONE WORLD RELIGION IN YOUR FACE!
Revelation 17-18. This is 100% proof that anyone who didn’t see this as a fake revival is walking in absolute darkness and in need of truly repenting, going on an extended fast, crying out to God to have mercy upon them, to grant them true repentance, and to break and to strip them (Hosea 10:12; Ezekiel 18:30-32; Jeremiah 17). Beginning In the 1950’s the Jesuits began infiltrating the protestant seminaries and churches under the Vatican’s counter reformation campaign.

Christianity cannot, can never possibly be mixed with the antichrist pagan cult of Roman Catholicism.

“Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of devils.” 1 Corinthians 10:21

Ecumenism: “The Cup of Devils”!

“I have an evangelist friend that was skeptical – he actually called the college (Asbury) and asked if the Word of God was being preached and was told there was no need for it. He told me this personally.” Lynne Parker

David Adamo writes:

“Where are the vans going out to the homeless shelters and the less fortunate to gather with them and help them. Pray for them and feed them. That’s the Church of the Bible. That’s the true revival. Acts ❤️🙏”

“This is a highly dangerous national movement launched at Asbury. They even have a new Hollywood movie to go along with it: Jesus Revolution. Make no mistake this is antichrist and great deception. Yes, the actor that plays Jesus in the apostate show the Chosen. Kelsey Grammer and a number of other Hollywood people. Like The Chosen this is worldly entertainment with a Satanic agenda. Anytime the world supports something supposedly Christian, our radars should go up. We are at the end of days- never was the world more evil and against the true Jesus Christ of the Bible. God’s ways are eternal- they haven’t changed since the beginning of creation. If you don’t hear or don’t recognize the Lord’s voice, that is something to get serious about doing (hit your knees) today. ‘My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and My Father are one.’ John 10:27-30″ Renee Courtland

“Matthew 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.” Linda D. Gill

“This happened in my home town. Supposed revival and not one person that came ever opened a Bible and preached from it. It was soooo sad!” Wendy Bagby

Sharon Wylie Hagglov writes:

“I too have concerns about this ‘revival.’ I too want young men and women to repent.

‘Spiritual Awakening’ brings a connection with NAR (New Apostolic Reformation witchcraft cult) beliefs and mystical practices.

* Asbury Theological Seminary seems to align with
Progressive Christianity (social justice).

Other concerns that can be found :
1. Contemplative prayer
2. Spiritual Formation- they list as FLEX
3. Eucharist
4. Lectio Divina …. Google
5. A quiet garden for meditation with a Labyrinth is Christianity mixed with mysticism.

Is the gospel of Jesus Christ being preached?
Are they praying that men and women will surrender their lives, repent, and obey?”


Sharon Wylie Hagglov writes:

“WOW❗️I’ve read of other accounts where people there have said there is no mention of sin, no mention of repentance, no mention of the cross in one’s life, & no mention of hell….although there is a blue lit cross on the platform …NAR and Progressive Christianity are coming together …for the Day of Prayer 2/23/23 Rick Joyner, Mike Bickle, and the Kansas Prophets are booked to be there. Also Rick Warren, retired pastor Saddleback church. Not sure if this should be called Ecumenical, or Interfaith? I think at this point Ecumenical. Everyday, new News 😥  NAR leakers are coming for the 200th anniversary of the 1st Asbury revival , …not sure if Bethal directly, but IHOP , and others with the NAR, New Apostolic Reformation are going ….including Rick Warren, an Ecumenical leader who headed up a group of NAR to go to meet the Pope. 🌹”“

“This is all leading into a one world church. The antichrist church of lies. People following the crowds. They are following that which feels good to the flesh. Read Matthew 24 KJB.” Darlene

It’s fitting that rebels love anything that does not cost them their own life in this world which God requires that they sacrifice in the daily cross. They want the promise but they’re not willing to meet the condition and so they are sitting ducks to run after anything that claims to be a revival. They will travel for many miles and spend thousands of dollars to go try to get a fix, a quick fix, but they won’t spend one minute praying and fasting and seeking God in the Word, in prayer, and fasting.

IF you don’t love, stand on, and obey the truth of God – HIS written Word – you are a godless hell bound rebel. Repent now sinner.

“IF ye be WILLING and OBEDIENT, ye shall eat the good of the land: 20 But IF ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.” Isaiah 1:19-20

“IF ye be WILLING and OBEDIENT” – Talk is cheap (1 John 3:18). Only those who willingly, obediently repent, and obey God, prove they love and worship Him above all.

What you’ve got is a bunch of gutless quitters who refuse to repent right where they are, deny themselves, take up the cross daily and follow Jesus whereby He will revive and raise them up and propel them into victory. So all you have to do is stage a fake revival and all the gullible come running from far and wide to support and to defend such a catastrophe that is going to bear no fruit for the glory of God. God works by the economy of the cross, which means you die and are buried and He raises you up. That will never change, and anybody walking outside of this cross life is not increased. They have rejected Christ, and that’s why they run to get their fix which only perpetuates them in their delusion.

Defenders of this fraud have provided no biblical proof that this is an authentic revival from God. The earmarks of a biblical revival are not present. When there’s no repentance and the cross there will be no reviving or raising up or resurrection power of God manifesting.

Regrettably, this is just another fake revival that is misleading God’s people by leading them to believe they don’t have to repent and obey God by being daily crucified with Christ (Romans 6). It pretends to give them another way, a shortcut, It doesn’t have the earmarks of being truly of Christ, according to the original Gospel.

The whole covid/death vax scam was a test and as you know, so many gullible people took the bait, hook, line, and sinker. Well Asbury is a test and as you can see by the interaction on my social media pages, many have taken the bait. They are ripe for the antichrist picking. The Vatican is laughing at the stupidity. Beware saints. Be not deceived. Read Revelation afresh this week beloved. Jesus is coming.

Cross-less counterfeits refuse to die – and that’s what this is all about. Counterfeits are easy to play, to deceive. All you have to do is make a false promise to them, to offer them another way, a way around dying to self, right where they are, where God has them. So, they vainly believe they can get a quick fix in some “church” building in another state. And it’s all because wolves are putting a sales job on them to convince them God can’t do His work in their life right where they are on His planet, and so they need to pack up their vehicle and travel to another state. Little do they realize there are no shortcuts to the cross. None. Not one (Galatians 2:20; 5:19-24; Colossians 3:3). You either die the death or you live in sin and die separated from God and go to hell (Romans 6; Hebrews 12:14; Ezekiel 33:12-13). You either truly repent and confess your sins and forsake them or you remain in them, in darkness, in denial of the truth, in denial of Christ, and hell bound (Proverbs 28:13; Luke 14:33; 17:33; 19:27; Mark 9:43-49). The unrepentant love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil and they refuse to repent and let Jesus reign in their daily life. They will spare no money or time to go to the furthest lengths to put a band aid on a gaping wound – their sinful heart. They will do anything except repent and die to self as Christ commanded (Luke 9:23-24).

“And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. :21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.” John 3:19-21 

Cross-less counterfeits will always be perpetuated in their delusions until they truly repent, right where they are, lay down their life in this sinful world, deny self, take up the cross, and follow Jesus daily (Luke 9:23-24; 14:33; 17:33; 19:27; John 12:23-25, etc.). Traveling to another location on the planet changes nothing other than prolonging the misery of sin. God will not deliver anyone until they truly repent before Him – and it’s only then that He forgives their sin and shuts Satan out (James 4:7). There are no shortcuts. God wants to bless you right where you are on His beautiful planet and He sure will – if you will come afresh to Him in repentance and confession of your sins. “Times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the LORD”… a divine promise (Acts 3:19). | Fresh Start with God

MESSAGE RECEIVED:

“Hey Todd,

Here is a testimony from one of my very dear friends that took a trip yesterday to Asbury…

He wrote:

‘Just came from the revival in Asbury. There’s so many detailed reports and photos posted already. I just can’t give language to all I saw and encountered. I had waited over 50 years for this moment to be back where I had attended this school in my youth. To see this with my eyes again! My heart was strangely warmed. God’s sweet presence swept Hughes Auditorium at Asbury University. There was  so much worship, confession and repentance, joyful responses to love him more. And the call to missions. Acts 4:20. It was so good!’“

MY RESPONSE:

Your friend is under a demonic delusion…. same as the Mormons. Your friend is emo… not a man of truth, he’s living by his feelings…take a look at:

Luke 24:32, “our hearts burning within us,” and the Mormon testimony

The “Word of the Holy Spirit” is on record between Genesis and Revelation. No one needs your supposed “Word from the Holy Spirit” because He gave it to us in His Word. Time to get Gospel grounded – Genesis to Revelation. Repent and get over yourself! Primarily, Jesus reveals Himself to His people in His Word, leads His New Testament church by His written Word, led by His Spirit (Luke 24:44-45; John 5:39; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21).

If you have to get into a vehicle and travel somewhere far away to somehow get revived, it can only be for one reason – you are a rebel who refuses to repent and lay down your life in daily crucifixion RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE – and so now you’re running for the fool’s gold, the quick fix, the trinket. Not going to work. Unrepentant rebels are dismal, dark, degenerate, miserable, blind, naked, and ashamed no matter where on God’s green earth their feet tread. Read Romans 6 to see how Christ’s remnant disciples are to live, to walk.

“Literally, the first word that Jesus ever said to the public is ‘Repent’ as recorded in Matthew 4:17….” Brian Joel

“Strangely definition: in an unusual or surprising way. Should not the people of God know their God? (John 8:32; Heb. 8:11; Isa. 52:6) Should not students at a ‘Christian’ university be ‘born again’ believers (John 3:3) and therefore students of the word of God? (Isa. 57:15) Should not repentance do a work beyond human reasoning or feelings? (Rev. 2:5) I’ve watched some of the videos about 4 hours and heard maybe 5 minutes of speech between hours on hours of contemporary Christian music. I like contemporary, but where are the Psalms and hymns we were instructed to sing and make melody in our hearts to the Lord? (Eph. 5:19-21) I am very wary when the prince of the power of the air prophets start covering this on their tele-vision. programming.” Jon Crane

“Many people think it’s knowledge in the world but the Lord is speaking of knowledge in him. This is why so many don’t know the truth because they rather run to everyone else for it other than truth himself…Jesus Christ.” Tina

Numerous people are sending me Fox News links etc. To them I am replying with….

Unless you can show us where the actual preaching of God’s Word is going on in Asbury, I will never believe it is authentic, from God. Those who truly are “of God” honor God and preach, teach, communicate, and ground everything in Him from His Word.

SETTING YOU UP TO DECEIVE YOU

MANY deceivers today misuse the verse below to say that somehow, God is doing something different, something contrary to what He says in His Word. Beware, God is not the author of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33):

“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19

It’s easy to deceive the gullible masses. They are only gullible and being destroyed because they have chosen to chase rainbows instead of diligently devouring God’s Word daily. Their house is built on sinking sand. Hell awaits (Matthew 7:19-29).

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.” Hosea 4:6

First off, let me say that God is moving in the hearts of His true remnant. All others are outside of His kingdom, though many claim, swear they are Christ’s, “Depart from me” is what they are going to hear as the Almighty vanquishes them as rebels into eternal hell, if they don’t repent.

“Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.” Revelation 3:11

God’s Word foretells a great falling away and not a great revival in the last days. Read 2 Thessalonians 2; 1 Timothy 4:1-2; 2 Timothy 3:12-13; Matthew 24:10-14, etc.

MORE CLEAR EVIDENCE OF THE PROPHESIED GREAT FALLING AWAY:

“…because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 5:24

It’s interesting how so many come out of the woodwork on social media to defend a supposed “revival” using no biblical evidence that it’s authentic, and yet these same people do not daily interact with the Word of God on social media. Think about that. And that’s the problem….. all of a sudden THEY are the authority, they come to the rescue to conclude that a fake “revival” is authentic, when there’s no biblical proof, all because of how it makes them feel – because they are not circumcised in heart and so not men of truth, but rather men in the flesh, carnal, not men who are “valiant for the truth,” earnestly contending for the faith of the original Gospel once delivered to the saints (Jeremiah 9:3; Jude 3-4).

ALL who cast away the Word of God will be destroyed by God.

“Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 5:24

“Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.” Proverbs 13:13

The man of God will NEVER bid Godspeed to that which does not align clearly with Holy Scripture. And this Asbury “revival” clearly does not.

IS GOD’S WORD FRONT AND CENTER OR IS IT APOSTASY? It’s one or the other.

Question: If and where God’s Word is not honored, diligently taught and observed, is that place “of God” or “NOT of God”? I am expecting your Yes or No answer. Here’s some help…. What did Jesus say?

WHO is “of God” and WHO is “NOT of God”? Jesus told us, did He not? Read this carefully:

“He that is OF GOD heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are NOT OF GOD.” John 8:47

If you are not a man of the WORD, you are “NOT of God” according to Jesus (John 8:47).

With no exception, those who are “of God” hear and obey and embrace, and hold as the highest divine authority, the written Word of God which is the “MORE sure word of prophecy” (2 Peter 1:12-21). Men of God declare with Christ’s apostle Paul – “Let GOD be true and EVERY man a liar” (Romans 3:4).

Counterfeits are insisting that “God can move anyway He wants to” and in doing so are openly revealing they are “NOT of God” and acting as if God is confused and contradicting Himself. See John 8:47 to see who Jesus says is “Of God” vs who is “NOT of God.” Boom.

“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.” 1 Corinthians 14:33

THIS is why God gave us His Word – to keep us safe from the “MANY deceivers” and false prophets among us (Proverbs 30:5-6).

“For MANY DECEIVERS are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.” 2 John 7

Say it out loud with me…. “God is not confused and is not the author of confusion and anyone contradicting His written Word is a demonic fraud!”

“Thank you Bro Todd Tomasella. We all know when YT or other social media allows a sermon like this to spread, its always preaching another Jesus. Because if its the truth, they will cancel it.” Marcus Crassus

“I listened to the YouTube sermon and it was pathetic. I had heard about this supposed revival and was excited believing God was really moving but based on what I’ve just watched, which I had to put on double speed in order to get through it, this ain’t it!!” John Umlauf

MESSAGE RECEIVED:

“I’m getting some very good reports from Asbury from those I trust…they’re all saying that people are crying out in repentance…the “Cross” is the only thing that can produce that…I would encourage you to take a quick trip out to Asbury just to confirm or otherwise your personal conviction on this move…could be genuine brother!”

REPLY:

That’s totally subjective. Why not trust God instead of mere man? “Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD” (Jeremiah 17:5). “He that trusteth in his own heart (much less another mere man’s) is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered” (Proverbs 28:26).  Before we condone such a “revival,” why not test it against the only One worthy to be trusted – His Word?

WHERE O WHERE is the preaching of the Word of God in Asbury? Not just some lame feminized 30 something-year-old standing up there talking, but rather a crucified with Christ man who is teaching or preaching the BIBLE itself, straight from the Scriptures.

Hundreds of people repenting and being saved at Asbury? hmmmm Any professing Christian wants young people to come to Christ, but is this what is happening at Asbury? What are they repenting of if they aren’t even hearing God’s Word preached and thereby being convicted of their sin? Which they aren’t because the Bible is seldom if ever opened at Asbury. What are the attendees being converted to? God’s unchanging pattern is that His Word be preached and this is how He convicts them of their sin and saves souls (Matthew 28:20; Mark 16:15; 2 Timothy 4:2, etc.). Oh and what are they actually being won into if the Word of God isn’t present? What spirit is present on the wings of the rebellious refusal to communicate God’s Word? – “seducing spirits (demons) and doctrines of devils” are inseparable in the apostasy (1 Timothy 4:1-2).

“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith (apostatize), giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;” 1 Timothy 4:1-2

HOPEFULLY PEOPLE ARE REPENTING EVERYWHERE ON GOD’S GREEN EARTH, IN SPITE OF THE REBELS WHO ARE MISLEADING THEM BY NOT PREACHING THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD’S WORD. See Jeremiah 12:10; Isaiah 9:16; 2 Peter 1:3, etc. That’s not the concern being communicated. We sure do hope so, we hope people are truly repenting, in spite of the overlording agenda of the handlers, we praise God for any and all who will repent there or anywhere, in spite of the WORD not being preached. On that note, WHY is one little gathering in one place getting so much attention? WHAT’s the agenda behind it? Not good I can tell you that. God holds all the false prophets there who refuse to preach His Word personally responsible for their rebellion (Isaiah 5:24). “…because they have cast away the law (Word) of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.” (Isaiah 5:24)

Was there preaching when 3,000 then 5,000 souls were saved after Pentecost? Yes. Acts 2 and 4. Notice when we see the church gather in the days recorded in Nehemiah that the elder read the Bible itself, then helped the people understand it. ALL, everything was grounded in the Word. Anything else is apostasy, period. When shall we learn? Egg on the face is coming, again, if we dare be so gullible, rebellious.

“So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.” Nehemiah 8:8

Dear Asbury defender….. Please tell and/or show us all about the cardinal Biblical doctrines of the Christian faith being preached at Asbury please. We’re all waiting because none of those who are foolishly defending this delusion have produced an iota of evidence for what they are falsely claiming. All due to not loving the truth of God and attaching their emotions to something instead of being true disciples who love God’s truth. God is sending them “strong delusion” and they will be “deceived” and “damned” to hell (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12). 

SAINTS, we are seeing the prophesied great apostasy before our very eyes, where you have biblically-illiterate, don’t-care-what-God-says, professing Christians who have no regard for or fear of the LORD. EVERYTHING goes – just slap the word “Holy Bible” on a butchered content book (fake “bibles”) and they buy it wholesale. Get a big hooray going with good music and stage it as a revival, and they will buy into it wholesale and defend it. They will evade the Word itself, will deny Christ instead of self daily. These same people have no cross or testimony of the precious blood of Jesus, the saving power and grace of Jesus Christ in their personal lives – because they are not in God’s Word as if their life depends on it, they are not taking up the cross – living the crucified life – and following Jesus (Luke 9:23-24; Romans 6; 2 Corinthians 1:9; 4:5, 10-12; Galatians 2:20; 5:34, etc.).

“I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. 5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.” 2 Timothy 4:1-5 

THIS ONE GOT HEATED!

MESSAGES REC’D:

“Pharisees see through religious lenses. The prisoners in china who get jailed and killed for Christ is their life and relationship fake because they can’t read the bible during their worship time in jails and underground churches?”

REPLY: (he repeatedly called me a pharisee due to not agreeing with him – no different than delusionals calling everyone a “r.a-cist” who doesn’t agree with them. He swore that at Asbury they were reading much Scripture and yet when asked, could produce no proof – as in video proof, which there is at least dozens of hours of on youtube) Here’s was one of my responses to him:

So adhering to the written WORD as Jesus said He is the Word and says that we are to search the WORD and the WORD shall never be broken…He’s a pharisee? John 10:35; 5:39-40….do we have Bibles? Yes. The Chinese Christian’s tear pages out of the Bible and pass them around and so they don’t even individually have the whole Bible and yet know it much better than the typical lame American “Christian.” Boom. Christians, everyone in America has Bibles, so no excuse. Case closed. Yet you are bidding Godspeed to those who don’t honor and therefore preach God’s Word. “PREACH the word.” 2 Timothy 4:2. Repent now sinner. Or you will perish with the counterfeits you are defending. 2 John 7-11

WHEN they are saying that signs and wonders are happening, TEST IT as God instructed you to do. Discern against the WORD.

Notice the order here – first comes PREACHING the Word, then the signs and wonders. Hmmmmmm. Is there a rat to smell in Asbury?

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and PREACH the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.” Mark 16:15-20

“I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” Luke 13:3,5

How can sinners be getting saved when repentance is not even being mentioned, much less preached?

“I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Luke 5:32

Repentance is a change of one’s whole life and direction or it’s not real. It’s a falling upon the mercy of God in Christ in total sorrow for sin…. and surrender.

“But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: 9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.” Matthew 3:7-10

True repentance always, with no exception, brings forth a changed life:

“Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 7:19-21

Actually, I hope we are all wrong who believe there is no original Gospel being preached at the Asbury “revival.” What I’ve personally seen so far is not the original Gospel. There’s no repentance in it. So, it’s false. And they are using fake “bibles,” and until you can clearly demonstrate that repentance is being preached, please cease defending this “revival.” Do you know what Acts 17:10-11 and 1 Thess. 5:21 reveal? Fox News is not represented by Bible believing Christians… Bereans who test everything against Holy Scripture.

MESSAGE RECEIVED:

“We allow the Lord to Move. Who made you God and King?”

REPLY:

You say: “We allow the Lord to Move.” So, mere man is in control? Do WE dictate how God moves or does He? Does the LORD move contradictory to His own Word? He’s confused? See 1 Corinthians 14:33. Was there preaching of His Word when 3,000 then 5,000 souls were saved? Yes (Acts 2:41; 4:4). Tell us where there’s the preaching of the Word at this “revival”? God has spoken. Do you have a King James Bible? WHO made you queen? You offer no Scripture which clearly defines that you are biblically illiterate and just going with the flow of the prophesied great falling away. God is calling you to repent and be soundly grounded in His Word.

Some claim that many are repenting. How can people be repenting, for real, if there’s no preaching, especially on the essential of repentance? On the day of Pentecost, when 3,000 and then 5,000 men repented it was at the preaching of the apostles Peter and John (Acts 2:41; 4:4). The very first word, divine command from the mouths of John the Baptist, Jesus, and the apostle Peters was “Repent.” (Matthew 3:2; 4:17; Acts 2:38; 3:19) Has God changed? No. There is no preaching of God’s Word which means there’s no honoring of God Himself at this Asbury “revival.”

“Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.” Proverbs 13:13

“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” Acts 17:11

138 times in God’s Word “preach,” “preached,” and “preaching” appear. Has the Almighty changed? Is He doing things some other way, OR are gullible, biblically illiterate people staging a fraud?

In the Old and New Testaments, the revivals we see are lost people getting right with God and they always involved the preaching of the Word of God. See Jonah and the 8,000 souls who were saved at Pentecost when the church was born (Acts 2 and 4).

WHEN 3,000 souls were saved and then 5,000, was there preaching? Yes, in both cases. Read Acts 2 and 4. “Preach the word” (2 Timothy 4:2). Peter, anointed by the Holy Ghost, preached. God moves in conjunction with the preaching of His Word. So, when there’s news of a supposed “revival,” look for the preaching of the WORD, not some lukewarm pansy standing there talking and musing about life on his own terms. Look for a man who is crucified with Christ, with Holy Spirit fire in his eyes, consumed by the Holy Ghost. Or, a man who is simply teaching the Bible itself – which is a lost art in God’s Word and is making way for the prophesied great apostasy (2 Thessalonians 2). Jesus is coming saints. Cling to HIM – to His words. Pour over the Word daily, memorize, and meditate upon it.

God ordained the preaching of His Word, of the Word of the cross. Here’s a mere sampling:

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and PREACH (proclaim, declare) the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15

“For the PREACHING of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18

“PREACH the word…” 2 Timothy 4:2

“Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live…. My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. 22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. 23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:1-4, 20-23 

MESSAGE RECEIVED:

“Yeah clearly a bunch are jealous and looking for reasons to dog other Christians and I really don’t have to entertain your rhetoric and spreading of discord among the brethren but What a sad state of mind you all must live in if you don’t worship God for your salvation and praise the Lord every day life I clearly said “AS A RESULT OF” In other words afterwards and since they have been converted Since they believed since they repented Idk how it went you people but when I got saved there was no stopping the praise and worship

If you can’t worship God in real life You all have bigger problems than a Facebook post.”

REPLY:

Apparently, you are not a man of the Word of God, a man of truth, by your own admission (Matthew 12:34). Where do we see all this public praise and worship in the New Testament church, among the earliest believers? You’ve made an idol of it apparently. If you have so much grace, as you seem to infer, WHERE is it in your words here? WHERE is the Holy Scripture? Apparently, you are being led around by the nose by the great apostasy that was foretold and it’s all because you aren’t grounded in the Word for yourself (2 Timothy 2:15).

Paul instructed Timothy (and us) to “Study” the Word (2 Timothy 2:15). Did Paul ever instruct anyone to “praise and worship” as we know it today? Nope. What does the biblically-stated imperative of the written Word vs the gross lack of emphasis on “praise and worship” say? Did God forget to tell us something we needed to know, or have sinful men, misusing His holy name, over emphasized it?

Acts 16:25-26 record how Paul and Silas sang praises in jail and God caused an earthquake. This was amazing and yet, in the gatherings of the saints, do we see an elaborate praise and worship session or set up anywhere in the New Testament canon? No.

So, instead of offering Bible truth they stand on, gutless cowards lash out emotionally, having no substance to offer when their apple carts are flipped, and begin to attack the mere messengers of the Word of God. They call you “jealous” since they have no substance to offer. The true remnant disciple declares with David that “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalms 119:105).

One of the utterly lame defenses of false revivals is “Oh, but you’re just jealous.” Was Jesus jealous when He rebuked the false leaders and their falsehoods in His day? Matt 23, etc…. How about the apostle Paul? Was he just being jealous when he rebuked false doctrine such as in Galatia?

When Jesus warns His followers about “MANY false prophets” who will “deceive MANY,” is the Son of God just being jealous?

“And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.” Matthew 24:11 

“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1

“the enemies of the cross of Christ”

“Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision… (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)” Philippians 3:2, 18-19

BEWARE OF THE “ENEMIES OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST” – THOSE WHO REFUSE TO DIE, TO DENY SELF, TAKE UP THE CROSS DAILY – LIVE THE CRUCIFIED LIFE – AND YET THEY RUN AROUND DEFENDING THINGS THAT HAVE NO BIBLICAL RECONCILIATION.

Isn’t it time to get into God’s Word and stop defending the enemies of Christ? Bidding God speed to them will land you in hell with them according to 2 John 7-11.

“Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision… (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)” Philippians 3:2, 18-19

God will never raise up that which is still alive under it’s own power, but only that which is dead and buried “with Christ” (Romans 6).

“Any first responder will tell you. You can only revive what is dead or dying. Been saying this for years. Want revival then die to self/ the flesh. Be born again. You were first born a living soul. We are born again a living spirit. If you’re full of The Holy Spirit and dead to self, walking circumspectly, seated in heavenly places in Spirit ~ then you’re truly alive and there is no need for revival – because you need no reviving, you are being raised up.” Todd McAdams

Had a guy insist that I could not discern whether Asbury was false until I literally went there in person. Is that true or false? Let’s examine together…. Here’s my response to him before blocking him per the command of Matthew 7:6 and Titus 3:9-11:

You have provided no proof that Asbury is a God revival. It’s not. Delusional. Yet you have not been there and insist it’s authentic while telling me I can’t insist that it’s fake since I also haven’t been there. Neither of us have been there. No need to go there. You have no video proof with hundreds of hours of video available, to demonstrate that God’s Word is being preached at Asbury. You are dead wrong. Think about it….So, here you are right now, via a social media platform, making conclusions about me while simultaneously insisting that I can’t make determinations about something that has mountains more information available than you have on me, and it’s on video. Think about your convoluted delusion here…. In reality, you simply do not want to die to the self life. You want to believe there can be a quick fix, a magic pill to undo all your rebellion, your refusal to lay down your life in this fleeting world and die the death, truly, practically, daily be crucified with Christ, for real. Romans 6. God is calling you to freshly repent and return to Him, before it’s too late (Hosea 10:12; 14:1-2).

MESSAGE RECEIVED:

“Have you been there, Todd? I’ve heard totally different versions then what you’re espousing. So with that being said, hearsay from a 3rd party isn’t sufficient enough for you to make critiquing posts. Maybe you should go check it out for yourself and then come back with your subjective opinion.”

REPLY:

Have you watched the videos? Where is the preaching of the Word, the Gospel, the cross, sin, hell, repentance? Those are all cardinal doctrines of the original Gospel and every true disciple, Bible student, knows such. Please demonstrate where the Word is actually being preached, especially under the power of the Holy Spirit. The burden of proof is on you – to demonstrate, to test, to weigh in the balance this supposed “revival” against Holy Scripture. Do you understand what Acts 17:10-11 teaches?

Jealous? How about discerning as we are commanded to do in earnestly contending for for the faith once delivered to the saints, and marking those who teach falsely, leading others astray? See Jude 3; Romans 16:17-18…
Can you demonstrate, with actual video or text that repentance is being preached at Asbury? Please post where repentance is being preached at Asbury…. if not, it’s false.
Lame defense. Where’s the substance? WHERE are they preaching sin and repentance, the cross, hell, holiness, judgment to come – the cardinal doctrines of the original Gospel – in Asbury? Produce the proof please.

Are they preaching that “ALL have sinned” and repentance? If not, it’s false, period. we must discern what they are preaching.

Acts 17:10-11

2 Timothy 3:10

Look at the doctrine, not the fanfare. If sin and repentance, are not being preached it’s “another gospel” 100% (2 Corinthians 11:2-5; Galatians 1:6-9). What are they preaching?

MESSAGE RECEIVED:

One lady claimed God was showing her that “screaming repent” is wrong and that those exposing this false revival were acting grossly immoral.

MY REPLY:

So obeying God by preaching the Word, reproving, rebuking, and exhorting, as He expressly commanded (2 Tim 4:2) is being immoral and showing gross behavior? Were the prophets of God, John the Baptist, Jesus, Peter, Paul, John “screaming” repent? No. But they preached it and commanded that HIS people preach it – “And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem” (Luke 24:47).

“God … commandeth ALL men every where to repent” (Acts 17:30). No one gets restored, refreshed until they repent (Acts 3:19). The burden of proof is on you to reveal where sin and repentance are being preached at this Asbury “revival.” Until you can do that, not only is your doctrine in error, but you are out of order. What you are claiming God is showing you is subjective, not the Word, and it contradicts His Word. You are not speaking the truth of God’s Word but rather going by your emotions, your own feelings. I suggest you evaluate what spirit is driving you. God doesn’t contradict His own Word. He’s not the Author of confusion (1 Cor 14:33). Was Christ’s apostle Paul being evil, behaving grossly toward others when he openly rebuked the apostle Peter for assimilating with false doctrine and wolves at Galatia? See Gal. 2.

It’s beyond dangerous to attach the name of the LORD to something that He could not have told you because it contradicts His own Word.

“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.” Jeremiah 23:16 

“How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart;” Jeremiah 23:26

“Likewise, thou son of man, set thy face against the daughters of thy people, which prophesy out of their own heart; and prophesy thou against them,” Ezekiel 13:17

To defend a false revival commandeered by those in error is to bid God speed to the enemies of God (2 John 7-11).

Those who “mark” false prophets and heresy are obeying God by earnestly contending for the faith once delivered to the saints – in obedience to the LORD and so His saints can be protected in His truth (Proverbs 30:5-6). So, they are acting justly.

“He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.” Proverbs 17:15

MESSAGE RECEIVED:

“Are we under the period of law or grace? We should be righteousness conscious, not sin conscious as its the law that strengthen sin.”

REPLY:

WERE the New Testament saints on Pentecost under grace or law? Did they gather and soak, or “praise and worship” around the clock with no one preaching the Gospel, the Word? No. Can you show us such in Acts or anywhere in the New Testament canon? You can’t, and the bigger problem would be if such doesn’t even matter to you. With no exception, every true disciple of Jesus lives by the final divine authority of His written Word (John 8:47; 10:35; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:16-17, etc.).
Jesus says: “the scripture cannot be broken” (John 10:35).
I want to encourage you to study the Word, thoroughly. Grace did not change God’s definition of sin.

Perhaps the best thing about these supposed and staged “revivals” is singing old hymns. But who needs to travel across the country for that? Isn’t it time to go back to the early church model of simple, organic gatherings of just two or more saints where Jesus promises to be present and bless? Bam. Read and live Acts 2:42-47 beloved of God.

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20

MESSAGE RECEIVED:

“Here we go again, churches are starting to split over this issue. Why can’t people repent and ask God’s forgiveness for the sin of procrastination to make oneself knowledgeable, laziness of studying His word – the KJV, and prayerlessness?

We have shallow dwellers leading our churches, leading our praise teams, leading our Bible studies and because they are shallow, there is little to no discernment of spirits. Those demons have a field day masquerading as the real thing. Let’s go to the creek bank with His word in our coffers, to find Jesus, y’all!” Stacy Strother

MESSAGE RECEIVED:

“500+ ppl have come to Christ at the revival. Why are Christ followers so judgy about other Christians? Judgment belongs to the LORD and salvation is a choice. You can’t thump ppl on the head about sin and expect them to listen.”

REPLY:

Please prove 500 people got saved? If so it is in spite of the lack of preaching of repentance. Show us in God’s Word where it says: “You can’t thump ppl on the head about sin and expect them to listen.”  heretic…..  Waiting.

In your definition, John the Baptist, Jesus, and His holy apostles were false – because “REPENT” was the first command of the original Gospel (Matthew 3:2; 4:17; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30; 20:21, etc.).

“And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent.” Acts 17:30

“I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” Luke 13:3, 5

“Then Peter said unto them, REPENT, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Acts 2:38

LAME. FEMINIZED. FAKE “bible.” NO REPENTANCE. NO CROSS: Any message of “love” being preached which isn’t coming from the cross, beginning with repentance, is false love. Please demonstrate how THIS is a “revival”? If you are pushing or defending this Asbury “revival”…. this will embarrass you if you have any conviction in your heart for God, truly.  

No cross being preached at Asbury – Christ’s cross and the one He commanded that His followers take up daily (Luke 9:23-24).

John the Baptist, Jesus, and His holy apostles preached repentance.  Anyone not preaching sin and repentance is preaching “another gospel” and is an “accursed” antichrist (Galatians 1:6-9).

“And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” Luke 24:47 

“And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now COMMANDETH ALL MEN EVERY WHERE TO REPENT.” Acts 17:30

MANY JUST WAIT AROUND FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO START A SO-CALLED “REVIVAL” BECAUSE THEY ARE TOO MUCH OF A COWARD TO TRULY, PERSONALLY REPENT, LAY DOWN THEIR LIFE IN THIS WORLD, DIE TO SELF, TAKE UP THE CROSS AND FOLLOW JESUS FOR REAL.

If they aren’t preaching repentance, it doesn’t matter what else is happening – IT’S FALSE.

Repent now and buck up to the original Gospel – which begins with the command to repent – and that doesn’t take getting in a vehicle or flying to another state! God’s presence is everywhere in HIS earth – ready to save if we repent, right? Isaiah 59:1-2. For the essential doctrine of repentance, see Matthew 3:2; 4:17; Luke 13:3; 24:47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 20:21, etc..

“But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;” (Romans 10:8)

Andre writes:

“Concerning the Asbury ‘revival’, I haven’t heard anyone preaching repentance or sound doctrine.. just 24/7 worship.”

“I heard this….. some Bethel and Hillsong music and Todd Bentley was showing up to ‘soak’.” J.

One man looking into, reporting on the Asbury “revival” noted:

“Not A Good Sign At Asbury: When Todd Bentley And Queer Students Like Your Revival”

Do we really see 24/7 worship in the NT church in God’s Word? I don’t think so….. Jesus prayed all night to select His 12 that’s the only thing we have on it…  “And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God” (Luke 6:12).

MESSAGE RECEIVED:

“You don’t preach ‘repentance’ btw. Repentance is something that takes place after the GOOD NEWS IS PREACHED.”

REPLY:

One apostate man just told me: “you don’t preach REPENTance”. Wow. Totally biblcally illiterate.

The words “repent” and “repentance” appear 72 times in God’s Word – the King James Bible.

WHO preached REPENTANCE?

John the Baptist

“And saying, REPENT ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 3:2

Jesus

“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, REPENT: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17

Peter

“Then Peter said unto them, REPENT, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Acts 2:38

“REPENT ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;” Acts 3:19

Christ’s Apostle Paul

“And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to REPENT:” Acts 17:30

No one will be saved without REPENTing (Luke 13:3, 5, etc.). AFFIRMATION without salvation, regeneration, is rampant in today’s apostate modern church world. Beware.

One is hard pressed to hear any modern pastor use the word and essential divine command to “REPENT.” This was foretold for these final days in which we live. Any man not preaching the essential biblical doctrine of REPENTance, not using the Bible word “REPENT,” is preaching “another gospel” and is an “accursed” wolf with no exception! (See Galatians 1:6-9.) Run. If you sit under, if you patronize any preacher who isn’t regularly using the divine essential command to “REPENT,” you are as deceived and hell bound as this vile antichrist you are bidding Godspeed to (2 John 10-11).

GOD NEITHER FORGIVES NOR BLESSES ANY MAN WHO DOESN’T FIRST REPENT.

“I use to see (as I’m not on YouTube much anymore) so many people/teachers talking up a ‘billion soul harvest.’ It didn’t matter that that flies in the face of Jesus’ own words:…”narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” Matt. 7:13-14″ Jon Crane

What does it say for those who run to get a quick fix in a supposed “revival”? It seems to indicate that the LORD is not important enough to them to seek, to worship and to walk with, to love, in their daily life and so now they’re going to run to the staged “revival”.

Asbury Revival?

WHY would anyone take a trip to Asbury when the You tube evidence shows no preaching of God’s Word? What did Jesus tell the woman at the well concerning limiting God to a physical location? Read John 4.

For many reasons, I’m always leery when a “revival breaks out.” Historically, in our day especially, there have been so many “revivals” that were 100% staged by wolves to get the masses of the gullible to flock there…and give their money and draw attention to a certain ministry. Beware. God is present right where we are on HIS planet. “Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save” (Is 59:1).

History will show those who ran to some location to try to participate in some “revival” did not retain such. In other words, there lives were not bettered when they returned – in the biblical sense.

We’ve all heard about the suction technology that instantly removes the fat around the patient’s belly. But is this the best solution for their life? No. Yet, people will pay big money to undo their own irresponsibility. What have they learned? Nothing. Do we not realize that when a person loses weight by working out and eating correctly, that they learn something in that journey. It forges in them the desires to keep that fat off their body, right? Quick fixes are not always gold, even though they tempt people with the glittering prospect of quickly undoing something wrong they did over a long period of time. Seems wise to learn something so that one doesn’t have to repeat the error.

Jesus teaches us that real change and the “manifest” presence of the LORD only come to those who embrace His Word, who love, worship, and obey Christ (John 8:47; 14:21-23). These blessings don’t come from praising and worshipping the LORD. There is no magic bullet in Christ’s kingdom but there is a cross to be born, “daily” (Luke 9:23-24). Time to get into the trenches and stop buying Satan’s lies. The cross, the trench equals your own death and burial and guarantees the resurrection of Christ – raising you in His glory, His grace, His power, and His victory! (2 Corinthians 4:10-12)

God only touches people who repent, trust Him, and obey Him… Read John 14:21-23 to see who Jesus and the Father camp out with and bless. Too many shallow, counterfeits seeking for a quick fix, chasing rainbows at false “revivals.” They want God to undo all the wages of their sin in one quick shot so they can just go out and live in sin again. But this won’t happen – God will not bless, will not save any person who does not truly repent. Period.

Jesus teaches us that real change and the “manifest” presence of the LORD only come to those who embrace His Word, who love, worship, and obey Christ (John 8:47; 14:21-23). These blessings don’t come from going to a supposed “revival” and praising and worshipping the LORD endlessly. There is no magic bullet in Christ’s kingdom but there is a cross to be born, “daily” (Luke 9:23-24). Out of that abiding relationship with Christ, practically walking with Him daily, will be the progression of  “fruit… more fruit, much fruit” produced in our lives (John 15). Time to get into the trenches and stop buying Satan’s lies. The cross, the trench equals your own death and burial and guarantees the resurrection of Christ – raising you in His glory, His grace, His power, and His victory! (2 Corinthians 4:10-12)

Even if it were true that people could run to some location, to flood some church building, and truly get revived, that would NOT change the non-negotiable need for the daily cross – for dying to self daily so Jesus is raising your upward, reviving you with His resurrection power (Luke 9:23-24; 2 Corinthians 4:10-12; Galatians 2:20; 5:24). God only revives those who are dead and buried with Christ, truly. No supposed “revival” changes God’s Word because nothing does. There is no shortcut or replacement for a crucified life.

A HISTORY OF FAKE “REVIVALS”

“Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: 2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.” Isaiah 59:1-2

God’s people were in need of true repentance, not offering vain worship.

Is the LORD calling, leading anyone to travel to find “revival”? No. God is calling us to travel to our knees (figuratively at least) in repentance. It’s then that His mighty arm, His strength will be manifested to conquer all our enemies.

Have you noticed that most people will do ANYTHING except truly repent? They are willing to try any principle, prescription, or gimmick, as long as it doesn’t require their own crucifixion. These are whom Jesus says “loved darkness rather than light” (John 3:19-21). Like Israel, they will render fake repentance (Psalms 34:18; 51:17; Isaiah 66:1-2). Remember, true repentance always, 100% of the time, results in a changed life – a life that pleases God, that is sanctified, set apart, and fruitful to His eternal glory (Matthew 3:7-10; John 14-15, etc.).

Many want revival but not repentance. They want the crown but not the cross. They want the prize but not death to the self life. Beware (2 Timothy 4:2-4).

The only thing that stands between you and true divine resurrection grace is your own repentance, laying down your life, dying and being buried. It’s then that He will raise you up – revive your life! No need to travel to try to find the “presence of God.” Beware of the constant gimmicks.

The principle is no different than the click bait videos, or throwing things up on social media in order to get likes, clicks, etc. This is the same thing certain ministries will due to attract traffic, attention, dollars.

Most people refuse to repent and will do anything except truly repent. Yet they want to simply drive somewhere where there’s supposedly a “revival” transpiring. The last time people had to be in one specific place to “receive power from on high” was on the Day of Pentecost when the church was born (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; 2:1-42). Christ Himself organized that one!

“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9

To the woman at the well, Jesus seems to make it clear that He is our Salvation, our Source, and that goes for anywhere we are on HIS earth… He’s looking for His people to repent and trust Him and not travel to attempt to find Him. He’s not hiding – He simply isn’t revealing Himself to the casual seeker and requires that we repent right where we are. Refreshing and revival will follow (Acts 3:19). Does Christ not openly dispel this false notion that worship happens due to a certain location? Yes. Not even in Jerusalem.

“Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. 23  But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24  God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. 25  The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. 26  Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.” Jn 4:22-26

God’s glory fills the whole earth! Here are some examples of How the LORD tells us that His earth is His handiwork and is full of His goodness, His riches, and His glory:

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” Psalms 19:1

“He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.” Psalms 33:5

“O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.” Psalms 104:24

“And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.” Isaiah 6:3

Nigh thee – just obey

Does God instruct people to search out, to find, to travel to get in a “revival” as if He’s specially touching a certain group or place? What New Testament example of such do we have? Chasing “revival” or Jesus?

Repent, trust God, and flourish with fellow disciples right where you are.


The LORD is calling His remnant to get H.O.T. Check this out saints.

God is training you up all by Himself and with other of His true remnant. HOT Bible Study is key …. Honest. Organic. Thorough.

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H.O.T. BIBLE STUDY [podcast]

The Essential Doctrine of Repentance

If it’s Not Daily, it’s Not at All!

“Bay of the Holy Spirit” – Another False Revival

Ecumenism: “The Cup of Devils”!

Fresh Start with God

His Wife Hath Made Herself Ready [podcast]

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Nourished Up and Enduring to the End [podcast]


Recently a dear brother in Christ related this testimony to me of our LORD’s work in his life:

“I had a ‘back to Jesus’ moment after the election. As I was horribly disappointed in our country and the dividing of even my own friends, I was praying: ‘I’ve lost faith in my country, I’ve lost faith in my friends…’ then it hit me… I had put my faith in the wrong things. It’s so easy to depend on others. But now I am trusting only in my Lord and Savior.”

“For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” Hebrews 11:10

“For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.” Hebrews 13:14

Satan seeks to seduce God’s people with counterfeit causes – causes outside of that which is clearly defined by Holy Scripture as Christ’s Gospel cause! A moral cause is not necessarily the work of the Messiah. Loving the LORD with all of our being and doing His work, the work of the Gospel is His will as we are “new creature(s)” in Christ and His “ambassadors,” sent forth by Him to teach His Word (Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Corinthians 5:20).

HAVE WE EXALTED FREEDOM ABOVE CHRIST – THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN GIVE IT? “Thou shalt have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3-5) and “No man can serve two masters” right? (Matthew 6:24)

Do we love Jesus more than freedom? Do we love His Great Commission more than the cause of getting our country back?

In fact we have no freedom if we are not born again and presently walking with and abiding in Jesus on HIS stated terms (John 8:31-32; 15:1-16). Jesus came to save, heal, and grant freedom in the Spirit, from Satan, and freedom from sin to those who are His (Matthew 1:21; Luke 4:18; John 1:29; Acts 26:18; Titus 2:11-14; 1 John 3:1-10, etc.). Here, listen to the Son of God ….

“As he spake these words, many believed on him. 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, IF ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:30-32

The LORD makes free those whom He saves, those who continue in an abiding relationship with Him (John 15).

You must “desire the sincere milk of the word” and feed your spirit the Word of God daily or you will grow weak very quickly and fall away (1 Peter 2:2). Jesus calls us to be “Nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine” (1 Timothy 4:6).

A Good Servant of Christ Jesus

Jesus is KING and kingdom living is all about exalting KING Jesus – not mere men or organizations or ministries! It’s only then that His divine “nourishment” is going to flow down into His beloved body!

“Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.” Colossians 2:18-19

Heaven’s “nourishment” only transpires when KING Jesus is truly exalted.

“I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.” Isaiah 42:8

Modern church pawns want you to become enamored with THEM, not CHRIST. It’s a sales job! Beware. Read Colossians 2:18-19 closely.

“If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.” 1 Timothy 4:6 

Feed. Feast. Fuel. Those who choose not to feast upon and fuel their hearts and minds with God’s Word daily, are not going to make it. They will walk weak, empty, and malnourished, just as the 5 foolish virgins did and were shut out of the kingdom (Matthew 25:1-13). They have freely chosen not to be “nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine” (1 Timothy 4:6).

“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:” 1 Peter 2:2

Daily drinking the healing oil of God’s Word assures divine nourishment and wholeness in your spirit. God’s Word gets in us only when we get into it – and seek Him in it daily. Memorize Jeremiah 15:16 now.

“Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.” Jeremiah 15:16

JUST as none of us understand but know the blessing of food nourishing our physical bodies, so the Word of God nourishes our spirit man, our hearts. It’s a daily must. Feeding and being nourished by the words of God is an imperative (Job 12:23; Jeremiah 15:16; Hebrews 5:11-14; 1 Peter 2:2, etc.). His Word cannot get into us and nourish us until we get into it! Let the nourishment begin!

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly (abundantly)…” Colossians 3:16

Note here in the above passage, we see Christ instructing those who believed upon Him to “continue in my word.” This was Jesus’ perfect opportunity to tell these new believers that they were “eternally secure” but He didn’t because He’s the Son of God and not a false prophet!

Jesus says that it’s only “IF ye continue in my word” that you will know the truth, be made free and walk in the liberty, the freedom He alone can grant from sin! See John 8:31-32, 36. YOU GOT SAVED? GOOD – NOW STAY SAVED!

“Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.” Hosea 10:12

You must turn your heart to the LORD – in true worship – in order to walk in the liberty that He alone can give!

“Nevertheless when it (your heart) shall turn to the Lord, the vail (that blinds) shall be taken away. 17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 3:16-17

Fake “bibles” such as the NIV teach that “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1). Read that again. In the context of the whole of Scripture, we must ask: Did Jesus come to set us free for freedom’s sake or to be set free from sin in order to serve Him as new creatures? (2 Corinthians 5:17-18). Any student of God’s Word knows that this NIV rendering of Galatians 5:1 is a contradiction, a lie. | Fake “bibles” Exposed!

“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13

“As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.” 1 Peter 2:16

As was foretold, we are seeing that some are departing from the faith, listening to devils and their doctrines from the fake “bibles” and false prophets of today, instead of being daily nourished up in the pure words of God and helping feed Christ’s flock. Get a King James Bible.

“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; … 6 If thou put the brethren in  remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. … 16  Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” 1 Timothy 4:1-2, 6, 16 

Any person who is teaching that it’s impossible to “depart from the faith” (to leave Christ) after being saved, is a false teacher (Luke 8:13).

“Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. 13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; 15 While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.” Hebrews 3:12-15

“For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance. 35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. 37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. 38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.” Hebrews 10:34-39

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9

Be not deceived: You cannot sustain a life with Christ without daily fellowship with Him!

“In your patience possess ye your souls.” Luke 21:19

“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.” Matthew 10:22

So many today who claim Christ view salvation as something they did in the past and not a present relationship with Christ on His stated terms (John 15; Titus 1:16).

Okay so think about the last time you heard this passage read in a “church” gathering. Well, have you ever heard it read? These are the warning words of the very and soon coming LORD and Savior.

“All these are the beginning of sorrows. 9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake. 10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” Matthew 24:10-13

“And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; 17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended. 18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, 19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. 20 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.” Mark 4:15-19

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Scoping, Identifying, and Taking Aim at Deceivers

Knowing How and When to Mark

(A Must-Read for all who desire more discernment to escape the evil one in this late hour. This is an excerpt from the book titled Deceivers False Prophets Among Us which is available on this site)

THE witches and warlocks parading their witchcraft as they pretend to be Christ’s ministers vainly believe they are not going to be exposed by Christ’s true disciples! NOTTTTT!!!!!! Both barrels blazing!!!!! Unleashing the power of God on these devils!!!

“Mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.” Romans 16:17

Identifying and marking “them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine” of the LORD, is to be a regular part of the Christian life. In an hour when the proliferation of false teaching is mutating at an increasingly exponential rate, those who love the LORD must examine and test everything against the final authority of the recorded oracles of God (Acts 17:11).

Note: There’s a difference between Satan accusing God’s people and God’s people identifying and marking wolves in sheep’s clothing among us. Be careful not to mix things up: Note that Satan is the “accuser of our BRETHREN” (Revelation 12:10)… and the “brethren” are NOT the wolves the “brethren” are commanded to “MARK” and “earnestly contend” AGAINST (Romans 16:17-18; Jude 3). Read that again. God commands His disciples to “MARK” which means to make known, to identify those wolves so God’s people can be protected. Beware of those who are misusing Scripture. Stop it now. You cannot “rightly” divide the Word of truth until you are daily, diligently studying and walking with other of His saints in the revelation that is the written Word of God (2 Timothy 2:15).

The following warning enlightens us to understand this:

“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Colossians 2:8

Would the all-knowing God have put such a warning in His Word if being spoiled were not possible? People can be spoiled (derailed, made shipwreck of) through false doctrines and philosophies, which, without fail, elevate men and demote Christ (Col. 2:8-9; 18-19).

These derailment elements are designed to steal glory from Christ. If we love Him, we are to “hear God’s words” and “hate every false way.” (Jn. 8:47; Ps. 119:104, 128; Amos 5:14-15)

GOD told you to “mark them” and not support them! (Romans 16:17-18)

SO WHY aren’t you exposing Christ’s enemies? Is it because 1. you are a moral coward who refuses to lay down your life in this world?, or is it 2. because you do not truly know Him who “is love” and therefore could care less about the protection of others?

IF you aren’t warning, you aren’t walking in God’s love. Repent now! Obey!

Let’s break this extremely important Bible text down:

“Mark them” – Beloved, we are mandated to simply and truly hearken to this divinely given instruction, to personally own this truth and walk in it, to be possessed with the protective love of our holy and “Great Shepherd of the sheep.” (Heb. 13:20) One of the ways the “Great Shepherd” protects the sheep of His pasture, is by His other sheep, scoping out and marking the wolves whose venomous lies would devour.

The clear instruction of the Word is to “mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine.” All human sentiments, reasonings, and excuses must be crucified.

“Mark them” – the Greek word here for “mark” is skopeo, which means “to scope out; to take aim at, consider, watch.”

Believers are here mandated to wisely scope out closely, observe and scrutinize all teachings and spiritual leaders under the lamp of God’s holy Word. We are to closely discern between true and false doctrines and leaders and sound the alarm on that which is found to be inconsistent with holy Writ. This is to be done especially when dealing with foundational, essential truths (which are a salvation issue).

Did Jesus ever instruct His people to debate the wolves? No. Yet He did command us through His apostle Paul to “rebuke them sharply” and to “mark them.” (Titus 1:13; Romans 16:17-18)

“Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.” Psalms 119:128

Looking closely at leaders from a Bible perspective is a mandate. Such only becomes a negative when done out of a critical spirit instead of out of love and obedience to the LORD and for the keeping of the way of the LORD in ourselves and others (1 Tim. 4:6, 16). Disciples are to examine every teaching, philosophy, and notion encountered in the light of His holy oracles. In such, the disciple is to identify deceivers, false teachings and practices and “mark them,” that is, watch out for and take aim at them, while warning others. The Holy Spirit also says we are to “avoid them.” (Rom. 16:17)

Concerning this text in Romans 16, Donald Stamps, in the Life In the Spirit Study Bible, writes:

“At the end of his letter, Paul gives a strong warning to the church in Rome to be alert to all those who do inestimable damage to the church by corrupting and extorting the ‘doctrine’ (teaching) of Paul and the other apostles. They are to ‘mark’ the proponents of false doctrine and ‘avoid them’ and their ministry. Those marked may have been antinomians (i.e., against the law), who taught that because salvation is by grace, saving faith does not necessarily include obedience to Christ Jesus (cf. 6:1-2; 2 Cor. 4:2; 11:3; Eph. 4:14; Rev. 2:4-5).”

They believed that a person could live in sin and reject God’s moral law, and yet possess eternal salvation. These false teachers were eloquent orators, speaking with comforting words and flattering speeches (cf. Jude 16), but deceiving simple Christians.” (p. 1759)

This commentator denotes a specific teaching, all too alive and well in the modern church, that is to be marked and avoided along with those who propagate it.

William MacDonald states:

“It is an ungodly tolerance that has allowed so many pulpits in America to be filled with ‘false apostles and deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ’. Detecting a resemblance to conditions in Elijah’s day, J Sidlow Baxter writes ‘Such are the people who today, with sickly kindness, will tolerate teachers of errors in our pulpits because they are such smooth-mannered and amiable gentlemen. They would rather allow error to be preached and souls to be deceived than hurt the preacher’s feelings. Let Baal be worshipped rather than drought come! Let the cancer kill its victim rather than the cruel surgeon use the knife!…The best thing that could happen to some so-called Christian ministers of today is that they should be denounced in God’s name by their hearers.’

It is a sinful tolerance [1] that refuses to castigate a false church system that leads millions to eternal destruction with its perverted gospel. [2] That honours its head as a great evangelist at the same time that he is condemning evangelicals as wolves. [3] That labels God’s prophets as divisive when they denounce its idolatry, its mariolatry and its other heresies. [4] That sends converts back into its deadening clutches.

What has happened to the church of the martyrs?

We have an enormous craving for popularity. This is the stuff of which false prophets are made. We have a desire to avoid unpleasantness at all cost. A desire like this keeps us from confronting, from intervening when we should.

We have a distaste for being different. We find it easier to move along with the crowd, to drift with the tide. It is all too easy to remain silent when we are in an adverse theological climate. We are ‘slaves who dare not to be right with two or three’.

We have lost the capacity for being angry. We are not easily enough disturbed. We are in the sorry state of having no capacity for indignation. We are experts at putting off decisiveness simply because we don’t want to act.

Sometimes we are too blinded by friendship to stand against wrong. When a Christian spoke out against E. J. Carnell’s book ‘The Case For Orthodoxy’ because it argued against the inspiration of the Scriptures, a friend of the author said ‘Well you do not know him personally as I do. He is a gracious gentleman, a godly man’.

Jay Adams was right when he said ‘In some circles, the fear of controversy is so great that preachers and congregations following after them will settle for peace at any cost – even the cost of the truth – God’s truth. The idea is that peace is all- important. Peace is a biblical ideal…but so is purity. The peace of the church may never be bought at the price of the purity of the church. The price is too dear’.

Ecumenism and catholicity are two great buzzwords today. Let’s all get together. Don’t do or say anything to rock the boat. Doctrine divides, they say. What we need is unity.

What we really need is to contend earnestly for the faith in a day when it is being attacked, diluted and denied. We will be tolerant in matters of indifference but intolerant of departure from the truth of God. With Luther, ‘Here we stand. We can do no other’.”

Disciples of Christ are held accountable for progressively learning and proclaiming the whole will and counsel of God, which includes warning others of false teachings and those responsible for them (see also Isa. 58:1; Ezek. 33:7-9; 34:1-10; Acts 20:26-32; Gal. 1:6-9; 2 Tim. 2:17-18).

Christ’s true representatives are known by their purity of character and doctrine (Tit. 1:5-9; 2:6-8).

Friend of Christ, are you beginning to see this truth and understand the reason our LORD instituted such?

“Mark (scope out, take aim at and watch) them which cause divisions and offences contrary (against; opposed) to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.” Romans 16:17

Christians are held accountable for proclaiming the whole counsel of God and warning others of false teachings and those responsible for them.

Dark Works are to be Exposed

“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove (EXPOSE) them.” Ephesians 5:11

When false teaching is discovered, it is to be exposed. At times, when a false prophet or teacher is detected, if unrepentant, they are also to be exposed.

Discernment Hint: If someone continues to teach false doctrine, they simply have not repented and are to be exposed and marked for their rebellion. God counts heretics to be rebels whom He told us to “reject.” (Tit. 3:10).

Sinning elders are to be openly rebuked in order that all may learn and more fervently fear God:

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

It is a sin to condone and not expose deadly falsehoods propagated by leaders “who privily (secretly) shall bring in damnable heresies.” (2 Pet. 2:1) The divine purpose here is to identify and announce those who are marked for destruction so they don’t bring others with them.

Here in 2 Peter, the Holy Spirit speaks of “false teachers” and “false prophets” who teach “damnable heresies” –which means lies that damn their listeners to hell (2 Pet. 2:1-3).

The LORD has identified those who teach falsehoods as Satan’s ministers – “such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.” (2 Cor. 11:12-15) In this passage, we are told that Satan’s “ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.”

Let us no more deny Christ the LORD by hiding Satan’s prophets and teachers. Why would any child of God want to jeopardize the souls of those around them? How can we so misunderstand the LORD by thinking that silence in this matter is loving? At times, silence can be hatred instead of love.

“If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?” Proverbs 24:10-12

For the sake of the offending party and those under his influence, there are instances where open rebuke is called for instead of love that is hidden and withheld.

“Open rebuke is better than secret love.” Proverbs 27:5

Who is to be marked?

“I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.” Galatians 1:6-9

Those who teach “any other gospel” are “accursed” of God and to be marked. The term “ANY other gospel” is incriminating, and cuts closer into the core of Christian leadership than many may want to acknowledge. Yet, any other gospel than that given by Christ and His apostles is false and identifies the one who espouses and teaches it as a deceiver.

On a personal note: Throughout my walk with the LORD, I have seen several people fall away who once served Him. Several of these who have fallen away have been derailed due to false teachings they bought into. One particular long-time friend was diverted from Christ by beginning to make Saturday his new “savior.” Jesus no longer remained as his Rest, but rather the idolatry of a certain day that Christ made. Paul warned strongly against this and other pagan idolatrous emphases which are designed to rob glory from Christ. It is fine to gather on Saturday or any day, but when the day becomes the focus instead of Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church, the leaven of idolatry is present (Col. 2:14-19).

The convincing cult was successful in alluring and snaring this man with their false emphasis and diabolically diversionary tactics. What might have been the outcome if someone would have preemptively taught this man biblical truth and warned him against the cult that snared him?

Beware of “Fair Speeches”

“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.” Romans 16:17-18

The apostle Paul tells people here to “mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine” of the LORD which is found in the Holy Scriptures.

Carefully note the phrase “fair speeches” which is defined as “fine style of utterance, giving the appearance of reasonableness.” So, the Scripture here informs us that such beguilers will “deceive the hearts of the simple” by “fair speeches.” This is the very way so many are being led astray in this late hour. The message and manner of these men have the appearance of godliness, and might even include a few tears, but their hidden motives center around their own agenda and not the LORD’s. This alone makes one a false prophet.

Does anyone you know come to mind when you hear these words of holy Writ?

While attending a local fellowship for some time, I had observed the sentiments of the senior pastor month after month, year after year. There was an arrogant spirit, which was like a perfume, sensed more than seen. I witnessed the tears and emotions of this pastor and his wife (as they stood with their thousand dollar outfits – seldom, if ever, worn twice). I tried to be patient but there never seemed to be a difference in the way they lived. There was seemingly no reduction in the high-mindedness. Pride and self-service seemed to fill their lives and therefore exuded from their ministry. So, after ample time had expired, it was time to move on to be with the humble in heart (Prov. 16:19). O how refreshing!

The stylish, persuasive reasonings of this pastor, even his use of Scripture, were compelling. His “fair speeches” were commanding and emotionally and intellectually stimulating. They gave the appearance of reasonableness and godliness. In the final analysis, many of those eloquent of speech and rich with persuasive words, are found to be empty hearted, void of the life of Jesus due to serving self instead of the Savior – “whose god is their belly.” (Phil. 3:19) Paul purposely avoided becoming an eloquent orator in order to establish God’s people in the LORD Himself and not in the wisdom of mere men (1 Cor. 2:1-5).

“And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Saints, the LORD promised us that He was going to shake all things in these last days. As he shakes the foundations of our lives – that is, tests with fire the actual materials our faith is based upon, what shall we do? Shall we be willingly broken before His holiness, letting Him have His way in us?

“…but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven. And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: For our God is a consuming fire.” Hebrews 12:26-29

We have all unduly espoused the teachings and personalities of certain men and women in ministry. He is calling us to repent of our spiritual adulteries, where we have alienated our heart affections from Him and placed them in mere men.

Beloved, let us see the big picture of eternity in this. – “Wherefore we receiving a kingdom (forever with Jesus) which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: For our God is a consuming fire.” May He grant us His “grace” with “godly fear” and bring upon our lives His “consuming fire” to burn away all spiritual adultery, that we might soundly worship Him alone in spirit and in truth.

A tell-tale sign: If we can peacefully receive the expose’ of one of these ministers we have grown to like, we know that the LORD has delivered us from spiritual adultery. Perhaps if we get upset and come to the defense of these mere men while excusing their deadly errors, we have not yet laid down our idolatry of these men.

Like Paul, the apostle of Christ, true disciples of Jesus who serve in leadership go through painstaking measures to root and ground their audiences in Christ alone and not themselves – “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified…That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.” (1 Cor. 2:1-5)

The Savior is calling His remnant to relinquish all idols of the heart and place our affections upon Him alone who is our life and salvation.

In the ultimate end, many who tickle ears and move hearts and have spent lots of God’s monies to establish themselves, are discovered to be those who bellow out empty words from hollow hearts, void of the fruit of authentic Christ-likeness. These men are what Jude identified as “clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots.” (Jude 12) All this is being perpetrated while these people are drowning in the wealth they reap from God’s people, most of whom have no clue as to the disingenuous nature of this type of deceiver. These men, multitudes of whom operate in our midst, “by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.” (Rom.16:18)

Doesn’t it seem like those who have no guile or malice in their hearts are most vulnerable to deception? Could this be due to the fact that it may seldom if ever enter such a pure mind that anyone would be operating according to an insidious, selfish, malicious agenda? The harmless heart many times cannot imagine someone could operate this way since such motives are not within themselves.

Is Silence Really Golden?

Refusing to sound the alarm by speaking out and warning others of Satan’s lies is paramount to being in league with the evil one! In such a case, does not Satan say, “Silence is Golden”?

Such unjust silence endangers the souls of others and will be brought to light in the Judgment.

On numerous occasions, Jesus audibly verbalized His righteous anger toward the Pharisees of His day and so are we called to do at times.

We should ask ourselves: Are we reasoning or seeking to simply obey what God told us to do? Who are we trying to please?

Those who expose false teaching and ministers do the work of God.

    “Behavior unchallenged is behavior condoned.” Unknown

Love that emanates from the LORD speaks the truth (Prov. 12:17; 16:6; Eph. 4:15).

The defense of the New Testament, apostolic faith, once given to the saints, will bring division and persecutions (2 Cor. 11:12-15; Gal. 1:9; Phil. 1:15-17). The enemy does not like his strongholds being plundered by the cannons of divine truth spoken by the LORD’s saints.

Jesus commanded HIS people to “JUDGE righteous judgment.” (John 7:24) And, He commanded us to know/discern others “BY THEIR FRUITS” and that’s exactly what we’re doing under the command of KING JESUS (Matthew 7:16, 20). Dare you interfere with HIS work and become His enemy? You are bidding Godspeed to evil doers, satan’s wolves in sheep’s clothing, and you will be judged with those enemies of Christ if you don’t repent (2 John 10-11).

When discernment and separation are enacted, a sharp sword of division seems to unfailingly separate the remnant from the tares (those who do not love the truth). The tares are those who live to gratify the fleshly lusts in the guise of being a real Christian (Rom. 6).

“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.” Matthew 5:10-12

The returning LORD Himself is our reward, comfort, and consolation (Rev. 22:12; 2 Cor. 1:3-7).

The LORD dislikes when men are not strong in His truth and don’t stand for it and defend it:

“They are not valiant for the truth upon the earth.” Jeremiah 9:3

“…if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.” Hebrews 10:38

He actually equips and anoints men to preach and defend His truth – and sometimes this is in a violent fashion.

“But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.” Micah 3:8

“Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings… I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass; And forgettest the LORD thy maker…” Isaiah 51:7, 12-13

Gospel workers are to be ever ready to “…reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine” with “the Word.” (2 Tim. 4:2)

Naming Names? Is that Biblical?

Have you ever personally counted the people the apostle Paul marked by name in the book of 2 Timothy? Try it. Read 2 Timothy (4 chapters) and keep a count of the deceivers Paul identifies and names. You will find 8 men named by name as deceivers in 2 Timothy alone.

“Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly (selfish interests), and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.” Philippians 3:17-21

Saints, are we so naive as to believe that in our day there are no “enemies of the cross of Christ”? Not only are there Christ’s enemies in our day, the Bible foretold that just before the return of our LORD there would come a great falling away at the hands of these end-time predators who operate in the church world, many who are very famous ministers (2 Thess. 2:3; 1 Tim. 4; 2 Tim. 3-4; 1 Jn. 4:1-6).

There are some essential truths embedded and revealed here in this Bible text that are very important to know concerning these “enemies of the cross of Christ.” Let’s look at some:

  • They are many (plentiful) not a few – “For many walk…”
  • Paul repeatedly warned of deceivers – “I have told you often…”
  • Paul warned with tears – “…now tell you even weeping…”
  • These men pose as His servants but are actually His enemies – “they are the enemies of the cross of Christ”
  • These men are going to hell unless they repent – “Whose end is destruction…”
  • They serve themselves in ministry while supposedly representing Christ – “whose God is their belly (selfish interests)…”
  • They revel in things they should be ashamed of – “whose glory is in their shame…”
  • They speak affectionately of movies and other secular interests and tend to things of this fleeting world – “who mind earthly things…”
  • These “ENEMIES of the cross of Christ” must be marked by the LORD’s remnant no matter what the cost (Rom. 16:17-18). We are mandated to “mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine” of Christ in order to protect the sheep of the LORD’s pasture.

Have you ever personally counted the people the apostle Paul marked in the book of 2 Timothy? Try it. Read 2 Timothy (4 chapters) and keep a count of the deceivers Paul identifies by name.  You will find several men named by name as deceivers in 2 Timothy alone.  When the Holy Spirit moved upon Paul to foretell that “evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived,” he also led him to name some of those “enemies of the cross” in his and previous days (Phil. 3:17-20). The naming of these men is for an eternal memorial of the just wrath of the Almighty upon those who defame His holy name through deception and false teaching (2 Pet. 2, 3; Jude). When reading the Old Testament especially, we see a Redeemer who will destroy the enemies of His people – because He loves His people (Isa. 49:25; 54:17, etc.). This is the protective love of the LORD.

SETTING THE BIBLICAL RECORD STRAIGHT

Here is the list of the 8 evil doers the great apostle was divinely inspired to justifiably identify by name in 2 Timothy – in order to protect God’s people:

  • 1) Phygellus 1:15
  • 2) Hermogenes 1:15
  • 3) Hymenaeus 2:17
  • 4) Philetus 2:17
  • 5) Jannes 3:8
  • 6) Jambres 3:8
  • 7) Demas 4:10 (apostate)
  • 8) Alexander the coppersmith 4:14

Note that Philetus was a false teacher who was teaching cancerous lies – false doctrines – and Paul said that the “word” Philetus was teaching will eat up the faith of believers like a cancer. – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.” (2 Timothy 2:15-18)

It is interesting to observe here that in the same letter Paul names these names of beguilers, he also states:

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8

We readily gather here that naming names is an integral part of real New Testament ministry and those who obey can like this apostle of Jesus, be confident that they have completely fulfilled the will of God – “I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown.” In this text, the Holy Ghost says that the LORD is a “righteous judge.” I believe that those who mark deceivers in obedience to divine mandate, are going to be rewarded eternally for such obedience.

We see clearly here that fighting the good fight and finishing our course involves and includes marking deceivers.

Men of God today are mandated to do the same, yet only by the revelation of the Word of God. Marking people is commanded in the Bible (Rom. 16:17-18). If a public leader is teaching people falsehood, he is to be confronted and exposed. The fruit of truly repenting of teaching something that contradicts God’s Word is that the leader will publicly amend his way and doctrine.

Naming names must never be done recklessly or out of a personal vendetta, but only according to the Word and in the Spirit for the glory of God and protection of His beloved people.

We are instructed to rightly divide the Word of truth (2 Tim. 2:15). When Jesus’ disciples sought to call down fire from Heaven to destroy those who would not receive the Messiah into their town, the LORD rebuked them, and said, “Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.” (Lk. 9:55-56) Jesus instructed us to “judge righteous judgment” and in this case He obviously counted the judgment of His disciples to be unrighteous instead of righteous (Jn. 7:24). Though sin also, unbelief of a group of lost people is obviously different than wolves who operate in disguise among His people in sheep’s clothing and deceive the sheep of His pasture. Of these the Word tells us that they have “crept in unawares” and “privily (secretly) shall bring in damnable heresies.” (2 Pet. 2:1; Jude 4) The “Great shepherd of the sheep” broods jealously over His beloved people and will smite the wolves who seek to devour His precious sheep (Ps. 23; 91; Matt. 23:37; Heb. 13:20; James 5:5-7). The same LORD who corrected His disciples for having a wrong spirit in trying to call down fire upon unbelievers also instructed those who serve Him to “mark” those who mislead His people and to “earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” against the “certain men” who are “crept in unawares.” He told us that those men who would mislead His people “were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Jude 3-4) Concerning those who would mislead any one of His precious children, Jesus says that “it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.” (Matt. 18:6)

WHAT IS SATAN’S FAVORITE VERSE TO TWIST AND MISUSE? ! ATTN Whining “judge not” Scripture twisters: Jesus was speaking of HYPOCRITICAL JUDGING in Matthew 7:1-5 and not all judging. READ the passage. Jesus commands His people to “JUDGE righteous judgment.” (John 7:24) – YOU need to get into the Word. You are a novice and are judging others for judging and therefore hypocritically breaking the very thing you are judging others for. Now, it’s time to repent, to get into and obey God’s Word which mandates that all false teachers and false teaching be exposed. You must die, to lay down your life and when you do, Jesus will embolden you to obey Him. If calling out, naming, and exposing false teachers is wrong judgment, Jesus and His apostles were sinning by often doing so. The LORD would have us to repent and “judge righteous judgment.” (John 7:24).

Those leaders who refuse to expose lies clearly reveal that they are operating in ministry for themselves and not the LORD. They are not protecting God’s sheep and are thereby disobeying the LORD. Identifying falsehoods and at times the people teaching them, is a protective measure to keep God’s people from being spoiled/deceived (Col. 1:27-2:8). By the way, this Bible topic like all others, does not hinge upon what you or I think should be done – BUT UPON WHAT THE LORD HAS CLEARLY TOLD US. So it is time to die to the self-life and all of its emotional affinities and sentiments and just DO the Word.

“For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar…” Romans 3:3-4

Note “Let God be true, but every man (including ourselves) a liar… ”

What makes people get upset when names of deceivers are mentioned? It’s biblical, so what are they stirred about? Are the scalded dogs barking? Are those who have made idols of these mere sinful men covering for them? What’s at stake?

Saints, naming names is a divine mandate. Naming names has its place in God’s economy. If one has a problem with that, let him argue with Him. It’s time to catch up with truth and begin to walk in it – seasoned with the protective love of Christ.

Taking offense because certain ministries name the false doctrine in the church world or even the names of false leaders just may be a matter of the heart. Perhaps we need to look within and beg the LORD to search us out and lead us in His way everlasting (Ps 139:23-24).

What does God say about this?

Who are we truly worshipping? Whom do we fear? Who do we seek to please? Upon whom are our affections set? If a person gets upset because their favorite limelight leader or pet pastor or prophet is identified by name as false, perhaps that person has an unnatural soul tie to that leader and his ministry. Is this not idolatry of the heart?

“Woe to the idol shepherd…” Zechariah 11:17

Friend, God’s kingdom is all about Jesus Christ and His eternal, unchanging Word, not any mere man or group of men (Mk. 13:31).

“I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.” Isaiah 42:8

Why Some Don’t Want to Expose

Could it be self-preservation? What is it that is behind the refusal of some to dispense God’s truth after He has clearly instructed us to do such? And on top of that, why is it that some who fear men and therefore refuse to identify and expose the false, exude an air of spiritual pride as if they are being “loving” by allowing people to remain under the dark shadow of false teaching while hiding the doctors of deception who espouse these falsehoods? How perverse a picture is this and how very absurd for some to believe they are being “loving” by hiding this soul-saving information!

Could it be that these are cloaking pride and self-preservation behind a pseudo “love”?  God’s pure love rejoices in and speaks the truth – (Prov. 12:17; 1 Cor. 13:6; Eph. 4:15). When God’s love is truly made perfect in us, we will speak His truth in His love.

“He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.” Proverbs 12:17

Is it not personal and evil pride that is at the foundation of such thinking and inaction, cloaking itself in a false “love” that is not according to the constitution (Word, Counsel) of the One who is love?

Jesus told us He is the “truth” and the Word tells us that “God is love.” (Jn. 14:6; 1 Jn. 4:8, 16) These two attributes are equally a part of the divine character and an imbalance is the result of His people not acknowledging both. God’s method is to get to the root of our iniquities and purge them with His “mercy and truth.” Study Jeremiah 1:10 and Proverbs 16:6.

Do we realize what is at stake here?

“For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.” 2 John 7-11

In case you were still wondering if what a person believes is important to their eternal destination, wonder no more. Let these sobering words of Holy Scripture grip your soul deeply:

“Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth (remains) not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God.” 2 John 9

“Let that therefore abide (remain) in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.” 1 John 2:24

Weakness, Disobedience, Self-love Masking Itself as Tolerance

“Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.” Leviticus 19:17

Here the LORD equates hating one’s brother to the neglect of rebuking and allowing sin to prosper in his life. The Bible tells us that “the wages of sin is death” and so to allow sin to prosper in our brethren is to hate them (Rom. 6:23). “Open rebuke is better than secret love” right? (Prov. 27:5-6) We should admonish, correct, and at times even rebuke each other for espousing unbiblical teachings and/or living in sin.

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16

In Colossians 3:16 we are told to:

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly”

Handle the Word of God

  • “in all wisdom”
  • “teach and admonish one another”
  • “singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord”

Hatred withholds truth that would otherwise set someone free as only the truth can do when communicated and adhered to (Jn. 8:31-32, 36). This applies not only to sin but also to loving our neighbor enough to wisely and lovingly attempt to guard him with truth from being deceived and drawn away from pure devotion to the One who died to save us.

Some of us act as if it is a Christian virtue to tolerate any and everything that comes down the pike – “every wind of doctrine” (Eph. 4:14). We mask our selfish preservation and self-idolatry behind a false “love” that has no reconciliation with Bible truth.

In his book Man to Man, Richard Halverson wrote:

“There are times when tolerance is not a virtue, but weakness. There is certainly no virtue in being tolerant if one holds no convictions, and it is not uncommon for the man who believes nothing, who speaks themost of tolerance, to be the most intolerant of one who really believes something. Jesus’ absolute intolerance of sin and error was in no way inconsistent with His love for men, even the sinner or the liar.” (p. 59)

Martin Luther said:

“I was born to fight devils and factions. It is my business to remove obstructions, to cut down thorns, to fill up quagmires, and to open and make straight paths. But if I must have some failing, let me rather speak the truth with too great severity than once to act the hypocrite and conceal the truth.”

When teachings that flood the church world would bring God’s people into spiritual deception, are speared and exposed, God will bless.

“Real valor consists not in being insensible to danger, but in being prompt to confront and disarm it.” ~ Sir Walter Scott

God rewards those who vigilantly expose His enemies, especially when He leads them to do so – and He certainly will lead His people to do so (Romans 16:16-18; Ephesians 5:11; Jude 3). The LORD can only use us inasmuch as we have His Word in our hearts. Thank God for the modern-day Jaels (Judges 5:24). Thank God for the valiant Phinehas’ of today who spear the sin of false doctrine. These are the resolute defenders of God’s glory who decisively deal with the evil corruption of the divine image in the minds and hearts of His people.

When lies are exposed with divine truth, God will bless (Num. 25; Judges 5:24-31).

When God’s love is truly made perfect in us, we will speak His truth with boldness and kindness (Eph. 4:15).

There is a “Difference”

Matthew 18:15-17 ….This passage is often misapplied. DOES Matthew 18:15-17 apply to wolves? No. Notice how He begins – “Moreover if thy brother (not a lost soul or wolf) shall trespass against thee…” What Jesus was teaching us in Matthew 18:15-17 is for the members of His body exclusively. Wolves are Satan’s plants to deceive His body and not members His body but rather ministers of Satan (2 Corinthians 11:12-15).

“Moreover if thy brother (not a lost soul or wolf) shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. 17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.” Matthew 18:15-17

As we discern we are then responsible to expose our findings to others (1 Tim. 4:6, 16).

“And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean. And in controversy they shall stand in judgment; and they shall judge it according to my judgments: and they shall keep my laws and my statutes in all mine assemblies; and they shall hallow my sabbaths.” Ezekiel 44:23-24

Discernment is not condemnation. Discernment is simply the ability and act of distinguishing between holy and unholy, true and false.

Jesus Christ condemned hypocritical judgment, and commanded “righteous judgment.” (Matt.7:1-5; Jn. 7:24)

Speaking of those who follow Him, the LORD tells us here in Ezekiel 44:23 that “They shall teach my people the difference” – to discern between “holy and profane” and “unclean and clean.” The love of God which abides in true under-shepherds, is protective and trains others to discern and be guarded from the mischief intended upon them by the evil one who works through deceivers disguised in sheep’s clothing and their teachings.

Naivety is not a virtue in God’s kingdom, it is a curse.

Our LORD instructed us to pray for and obtain discernment and 1 John tells us to test every spirit and to not blindly receive and believe every person who comes in the name of Jesus because “many (not a few) false prophets are gone out among you.” (Rev. 3:18; 1 Jn. 4:1; Matt. 24:11)

The Bible speaks of the overseer as one who must “Take care of the church of God.” (1 Tim. 3:5) According to Proverbs 27:23, the overseer of the sheep of God’s pasture must be diligent to know the state of his flocks and to look well (oversee closely with the jealous love of God) to his herds.

“Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.” Proverbs 27:23

He should diligently look out over the horizon for wolves coming in to devour the LORD’s sheep with their deadly lies. All doctrinal error must be met with the full force of divine truth by those who love Him. Divine truth is the safety of the believer in abiding in Christ to the end (Prov. 30:5).

Discernment is simply the dividing of truth from error, relying fully upon God’s Word, which is the final authority for all matters concerning the faith once delivered to the saints (Mk. 13:31; Jn. 10:35; 2 Tim. 3:16; Jude 3-4). When the believer studies to show himself approved unto God, he will then be able to “rightly” divide “the word of truth” from error (2 Tim. 2:15).

In the Scriptures, the Holy Ghost divides between “the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.” One of the earmarks of the “spirit of antichrist” and the foretold “many false prophets” is that “the world heareth them.” Those under the “spirit of antichrist” do not endure sound doctrine, they cannot hear it – instead they rebel. These love darkness rather than light. See John 3:19-21; 8:47; 2 Timothy 4:2-4; 1 John 4:1-6. These are those leaders and followers who purposely affirm instead of rebuking their sinful nature (2 Tim. 4:2-4). We must discern those deceivers who affirm people in their sins by not declaring God’s holiness, the biblical definition of sin, and the essential nature of repentance.

When Solomon became king, he was asked what he desired from the LORD.

“In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee…(Solomon answered) Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.” 1 Kings 3:5, 9-10

Solomon wisely chose to covet from the LORD the ability to “discern between good and bad.” The Bible records that this request “pleased the Lord.”

Shouldn’t discernment be what we covet from our LORD in this late hour where we have been told to watch closely for deceivers? – “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy…” (1 Tim. 4:1-2)

Discernment is sought out and then taught to others by leaders who are true to the LORD (Ezek. 44:23). They are ever diligent to feed and guard “the flock of God” from the spiritual rabies of the promised wolves who “lie in wait to deceive.” (1 Pet. 5; Eph. 4: 14)

Check out the state of the people of God in Isaiah’s day, when wolf packs had hijacked the positions of authority, designed to be occupied by men who authentically feared God.

“The Lord GOD which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are gathered unto him. All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest. His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.” Isaiah 56:8-10

Do we think that our day is altogether different from Isaiah’s when the leaders of the people were self-serving, “blind… ignorant…dumb dogs…sleeping, lying down” and “loving to slumber”?

At the helm, insidiously guiding the Church into deep darkness, are men who have only an outward form or formula of godliness, yet are not submitted under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

“Wolves” and “beasts of the field” must be marked so that “his people, and the sheep of his pasture” can be warned, be wise to them and able to stay out of harm’s way (Matt. 7:15; Ps. 100:3).

“Warn Them from Me”

“So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.” Ezekiel 33:7

God told Israel that its leaders “are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.” (Isa. 56:10)

A watchdog instinctively sounds the alarm by barking. What should be instinctive is now asleep in the hearts of those in leadership who have slipped away from their first love. Because of this, they do not warn the people of God of the many dangers that are lurking and being openly taught in the church world.

The Ancient of Days told His prophet Jeremiah:

“I have set thee for a tower and a fortress among my people, that thou mayest know and try (test) their way.” Jeremiah 6:27

“Like People, Like Priest”

“And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings.” Hosea 4:9

It appears that the influence of priest and people works both ways. Although the leaders will bear the greatest responsibility, the influence seems to work in both directions. Leaders and non-leaders within the realm of professing Christendom will be rewarded according to their adherence to the clear will of God (Hos. 4:9-11; Matt. 15:14; Prov. 29:12; Isa. 9:16, 24:1-11).

To the one who has never heard a balanced diet of God’s Word, including love, judgment, discernment and correction, the person who exposes may automatically be viewed as judgmental. Someone who exposes is seen by regular churchgoers, who have been conditioned under a soft and incomplete false gospel, as judgmental, divisive, etc. This is only because their pastors are doing NOTHING to protect them from the MANY deceptions that abound in the church world. This is sad. Who is really at fault?

According to the biblical record, the defense of the faith should be a regular part of New Testament Christianity. Paul stated:

“I am set for the defence of the gospel.” Philippians 1:17

Or, perhaps they have heard some who “expose” and realize that they themselves (the exposers) are needing to expose their own self-righteous, pride-filled Pharisaical hearts before seeking to get the speck out of another’s eye (Matt. 7:1-6). Nonetheless, the defense of the faith is a biblical, essential, and regular part of New Testament Christianity, which all believers should be as actively engaged in as Paul was.

Due to his ceaseless intercessory praying for the LORD’s people, James, the brother of our LORD and human author of the book of James, was called “The Just” and “The safeguard of the people.” As a martyr, James died at the hands of antichrist religious zealots, but not before he set the example of diligently seeking to protect God’s flock as every servant-leader is called to do – to be “set for the defence of the gospel.” (Phil. 1:17)

Paul Marked Alexander the Coppersmith

“Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works: Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words. At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.” 2 Timothy 4:14-16

Paul told the brethren to “be thou ware” of “Alexander the coppersmith” who “did me much evil.” Note here that the apostle Paul warned these believers to beware of someone he named and who had done him “much evil.” Today when someone dares to do as Paul did in this instance, they are accused of being “judgmental.” Instead, we tolerate what God never intended us to. Paul marked several men by name in his two letters to Timothy alone.

The apostle warned the believers of those who worked against the true work of the Gospel.

Beloved, you may be being tempted in your thinking to pander to the sinful nature of men, instead of leading them to the Fountain of Living Waters by showing them, by divine strength, grace and Word, their need to understand what He stated. Now is the time to submit all to the LORD and to accept that we are called to suffer as He did (Phil. 1:29; 1 Pet. 4:1, 2, 12). We are not our own, but bought with the very price of His blood and should be willing to say with Christ, “Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.” (Lk. 22:42)

Our own will must be laid down and His given total reign. This is what He has called us to beloved.

    “It is not a difficult matter to learn what it means to delight ourselves in the LORD. It is to live so as to please Him, to honor everything we find in His Word, to do everything the way He would like to have it done, and for Him.” ~ S. Maxwell Coder

Defending the faith is a standard and vital part of the Christian life. The faith must be defended by its adherents. We must die to self-isms and obey the One we claim to serve.

Friend, when you create your own Universe, you can then decide what the rules are, but until then, those who claim to know Christ are to submit our lives to Him fully and simply follow His clear directions.

We must mature and realize that exposing false teaching and teachers has always been and will always be an integral, essential and regular occupation of New Testament Christianity and the responsibility of Christ’s disciples of all ages.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, please strengthen my heart with the might of Your Holy Spirit. LORD Jesus You must increase in my life and I decrease. Please break me and make me LORD and cause me to wisely discern while walking in the Spirit. May I be dead to the self life and reputation and fully obedient to walk in Your eternal truth, including being ready to answer your call to expose those doctrines which are contrary to Your holy Word. Lead me my LORD Jesus and allow this to be done in Your love. Please protect Your people Jesus and turn men’s hearts back to Yourself. Bless Your body to see and live in Your Spirit and holy, eternal truth. I love You Jesus. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Paul’s Prophetic Vision of Heretical Wolves Flooding the Church World During the Whole New Testament Era [podcast]


“And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, … 25 And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. 26 Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. … 27 For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. 28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. 29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. 31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. 32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.” Acts 20:20-32

Seems clear that the Holy Spirit in Paul foresaw the vile heretical wolves that were going to invade the professing church world for the whole era of the New Testament leading up to when Jesus returned. So, the Holy Spirit quickened in Paul to commend us to the Word of God (Acts 20:32).

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15

So, we see here that “rightly dividing the word of truth” is only possible by studying the Scriptures and not some man’s charts and system.

By the Holy Spirit, the LORD’s apostle Paul is instructing Timothy and us, to study the Word of God itself and not man’s system or charts.

BEWARE of those who arrogantly believe they they can dismiss certain biblical truths because in their own puny minds, they don’t understand how it all fits together. Be not deceived, these are pride-filled wolves and there are many among us! They go to seed on one truth to the exclusion of the whole of Scripture. Rebuke and run! (2 Peter 2:1-3)

“For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.” 2 Corinthians 2:17

The unchanging Word of God, the Bible itself, and the Holy Spirit are the divine Source and Teachers of truth – and not mere men or sinful man’s concocted theological systems and/or charts! Beware saints. See Psalms 119:105, 130; Mark 13:31; John 14:26; 16:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17, etc.

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalms 119:105

“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.” Psalms 119:130

“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” John 14:26

“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.” John 16:13-14

“Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.” Revelation 3:11

“… Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” Ephesians 5:25-27

Is your favorite minister warning you to be ready for Christ to return?

Here’s why you must study God’s Word – the whole of it – for yourself:

Perhaps the most insidious, dangerous thing false teachers do is that they over emphasize the minors while evading or under emphasizing or never mentioning the majors – the doctrinal majors of God’s Word.

“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. 24 Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel. 25 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.” Matthew 23:23-25

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False Leaders are Know by their Refusal to Warn as did Paul

God’s men are to call out and not cover the sins of His people.

“Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.” Isaiah 58:1

The LORD cites the false teachers among us in that they specifically do not tell the people what God says is sin – They refuse to lift up their voice and “shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.”

Very important truth here. False leaders refuse to show God’s people what GOD calls sin which is the only way people in sin (includes any of us) can be made free. Take note and make record of this verse:

“Thy prophets (leaders) have seen vain and foolish things for thee: and they have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity; but have seen for thee false burdens and causes of banishment.” Lamentations 2:14

“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.” Proverbs 8:13

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