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Beware of the Coping Cons

The world offers all kinds of symptom-masking band aids to mankind’s problems. Sin is the core dilemma of man and only Christ can bring the root-level solution.

Most “ministry” today is all about helping people make sense of their own life in this fleeting world. It’s completely surface level, self-focused and therefore futility (Philippians 3:18-19; 2 Timothy 4:2-4, etc.). Regrettably, we nearly never hear the original Gospel message of Christ with its cardinal doctrines, of losing your life in this world, denying self and dying to self so Jesus can reign, the danger and reality of eternal damnation in hell, judgment to come, repentance and bearing good fruit, the return of Jesus, or the essential of personal holiness in light of the return of Christ, etc. It’s a cross-less, counterfeit false gospel saints which we are commanded to “earnestly contend” against (Jude 3-4).

We hear: “I need peace.”

No, you need Christ, more of Him who is the Prince of peace and revealed in His Word (Psalms 119:165; Isaiah 9:6-7). His peace will follow seeking, knowing, worshipping, trusting, obeying Him (John 14-15).

We hear: “I need to overcome sin.”

Yes, yet it’s in Christ, the cross, the crucified life, that victory over sin happens, and no other way (Luke 9:23-24; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 3:3; 2 Corinthians 4:10-12, etc.).

ALL cults, heretical systems, and false prophets have a common denominator: Jesus Christ is not elevated as God, Creator of all that is, the only Savior, the Almighty, the supreme HEAD of His one church, and worthy to be obeyed. Colossians 1-2 is paramount to our walk with Heaven’s coming KING.

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IF YOU WILL BE PLANTED DEEP INTO CHRIST, YOUR CHRISTOLOGY, YOUR STUDY OF, YOUR PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST MUST BE EVER-DEEPENING, NOT SHALLOW (COLOSSIANS 2:6-10).

The modern church is too busy to study Christ Himself because they’re too busy trying to use Him to get what they want. Let that soak in as you remember how long it’s been since you’ve heard a message specifically about Heaven’s King. Most modern “pastors” probably don’t even know what the word Christology means.

Christology = the study of Christ.

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The world uses “treatments,” they have “treatment centers” which don’t treat MAN’S CORE DILEMMA – SIN. Only Jesus can change a life! (2 Corinthians 5:17-18)

The divine solution is always in God’s Word.

“According as his divine power hath given unto us ALL things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises (in the Holy Scriptures specifically): that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” 2 Peter 1:3-4

In God’s Word, the “exceeding great and precious promises” of our great God provide the answers for God’s people in “all things that pertain unto life and godliness.” Any person looking outside of God’s Word for God’s wisdom is seeking some other way and is wayward from the LORD.

The healing, deliverance, and solution is always going to be found found in God’s Word – so if you aren’t daily in God’s Word, you can forget walking in His blessings – you’ve already backslidden:

“He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” Psalms 107:20

Yet today’s wolves offer band aids. Nothing has changed – “There’s no new thing under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9). If you want to see what false leaders are doing today, you must study what God says about them in His Word and peer into what the LORD’s prophets and holy apostles said of them. Today’s priesthood of wolves are no different than those of Jeremiah’s day. Catch this:

“They (the false leaders) have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly (band aids), saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.” Jeremiah 6:14

“For they (the false leaders) have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.” Jeremiah 8:11

Have you noticed that the messages from today’s false priesthood always seem to deal with surface issues, merely coping as they deceitfully psychologize the faith of the original Gospel?

Today, we often hear a lot about the biblical doctrines of grace, faith, and mercy and yet seldom hear of the biblical doctrines of the cross of Christ, the crucified life God calls us to, repentance, abiding in Christ, enduring to the end to be saved, bringing forth good fruit, holiness, and being ready for Christ’s return.

“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

Jason Lohse writes: “90% of what passes as Christian these days, is just a mix of tickling ears and political correctness. No one can take being offended, and that’s the beginning of the gospel. It coincides with the fear of the Lord, fearing Him offends the self in us and forces us into the crucified life.”

Get it? The wolf is known in that he entertains goats and doesn’t feed sheep. There’s the counterfeit “church” attender who’s just wading through life, attempting to just coast. Not. Hell awaits the lukewarm (Revelation 3:15-16). Then, there’s the few who truly repented, are laying down their lives daily, walking in an abiding fellowship with Jesus, and are fruitful in relationship and doing Gospel ministry (John 15). Today’s pastors love and use the counterfeits by simply crafting their half-truth messages to coddle the tares in their self-serving, sinful, self-idolatrous lifestyle. The lake of fire awaits.

When someone speaks biblical truth, they are offended as Scripture foretold (2 Timothy 4:2-4).

“They hate him that rebuketh in the gate (the mere messenger), and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.” Amos 5:10

The apostle Paul asks this rhetorical question:

“Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?” Galatians 4:16

The declaring of biblical truth in a bold, non-apologetic fashion only sounds rude to those who are cold, dead, backslidden, unrepentant, and lukewarm. They have fallen away, they have died spiritually due to not being in God’s Word daily for themselves. They are not right with God but rather in darkness and in utter need of truly repenting before it’s too late (John 3:19-21). The remnant of Christ’s few, His elect, daily feed on and thrive in His truth – they are keeping themselves in the love of God and therefore “Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth” (1 Corinthians 13:6).

“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18

Jesus told us that “the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” – that is, the gates of hell will not prevail against the attack of the true body of Christ whom Jesus is working in and through (Matthew 16:18). Think: Gates simply sit idle and so obviously the frontal attack of Christ’s servants is obvious – as they preach the light of divine truth which is piercing the darkness of hell’s kingdom and in the hearts of men!

“And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.” Matthew 11:12

Read and heed the context of Scripture, the Bible stories, etc. which is in DOING THE GOSPEL, preaching, ministering, and never just attending “church,” coping with self serving issues in lukewarmness, warming a pew, in a self-serving, consumerism lifestyle of a mere “form of godliness … Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth” (2 Timothy 3:5, 7). Read the book of Acts. Also, see Luke 10:19; Acts 16, Revelation 12:11, etc.

SIN is the issue and not some mental disorder. Many apply mere band aids. People only have mental instability etc., due to the root of their sin. Jesus alone can get to the root and deliver, redeem, and forgive all sin – but only when there is true repentance.

Medical Doctors, Medicine, and the Messiah

God’s Word is our medicine, especially for the spirit, soul, and mind (Proverbs 4:20-23; Jeremiah 15:16, etc.).

“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Psalms 1:1-3

SIN is the root of most mental disorders. The LORD gives His children – those who truly repent and live in obedience to Him – a “sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). Jesus alone can get to the root and deliver, redeem, forgive all sin, and make whole. Repenting as often as needed is essential. Refreshing will follow (Acts 3:19).

God created the human spirit, soul, and body and is the final Authority over it (1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 6:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:23).

King Asa trusted in the doctors instead of the LORD:

“And Asa in the thirty and ninth year of his reign was diseased in his feet, until his disease was exceeding great: yet in his disease he sought not to the LORD, but to the physicians. 13 And Asa slept with his fathers, and died in the one and fortieth year of his reign.” 2 Chronicles 16:12-13 

Like Asa, many today trust the counsel of mere men, such as doctors and not God. This doesn’t mean going to a doctor is a sin and yet, the true disciple will primarily trust and obey and be led of the LORD, not men.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6

What’s at the Root of the Refusal to Preach the Whole Counsel of God’s Word?

Self-idolatry.

They are building a church busine$$ on the backs of counterfeits who refuse to study and discern by God’s Word (Acts 17:10-11).

“(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 [carnal appetites], and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)” Philippians 3:18-19

WE cannot and will not possibly preach a cross we’re not personally taking up! (Galatians 2:20)

There are “MANY false Prophets” Among Us!

“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 Modern Day frauds many call “pastors” are simply not teaching people to read the Bible. Wasn’t this foretold for these final days before Christ’s return? People are being “destroyed for lack of knowledge” of God’s Word which we all have full access to.

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: …” Hosea 4:6

Modern hirelings are not teaching the Bible. Nor, or they encouraging the people to study God’s Word, much less to do so daily, diligently, and thoroughly – and with the real Bible, the King James Bible. If on a rare occasion, you see a minister today seeking to get people in God’s Word for themselves, he’s usually reading from and encouraging others to read one of Satan’s false “bibles” instead of the King James Bible. This is in fulfillment of the prophecy of the LORD’s prophet Amos, we see a great hunger ….

“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

The lies of this fallen world which bombard believers daily, is reinforced by the intentional refusal of today’s pastors to simply “preach the word” (2 Timothy 4:2-4). Hell awaits these vile wolves and all who follow them instead of Christ – we have God’s Word on it (2 Peter 2:1-3; 2 John 9-11).

As a result of this prophesied “famine” for God’s Word ….

“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

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Abiding

Going Directly to the Source [podcast]


IF you desire to truly hear from GOD, read His own Word for yourself. King James Bible.

“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

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

“Nourished Up” – like a wise virgin Heaven bound saint.

“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

On this biblical topic of fervency, of being “fervent in spirit”, one commentary offers the following:

“Nourished up in the words of faith” is a biblical phrase from 1 Timothy 4:6, meaning to be continually fed, strengthened, and built up by scripture, sound Christian teaching, and doctrine, much like food sustains the body, these spiritual words sustain and grow the soul, leading to spiritual maturity and a deeper walk with God. It signifies a deliberate, ongoing intake of God’s truth, which fosters growth, guards against false teachings, and fuels a believer’s life.” (Source?)

It’s one thing to have a mere human giving you encouragement and yet another thing to get your encouragement, your spiritual nourishment from God—directly. King James Bible.

Psalms 73

“Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.

2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.

3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.

5 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.

6 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.

7 Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.

8 They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.

9 They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.

10 Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.

11 And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?

12 Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.

13 Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.

14 For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.

15 If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.

16 When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;

17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.

18 Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.

19 How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.

20 As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.

21 Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.

22 So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.

23 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.

24 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

25 Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.

26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.

28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.”

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“Fervent in Spirit” [podcast]


“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;” Romans 12:11

Concerning being “fervent in spirit,” one commentator notes that this means to:

“Maintain zeal to the boiling point.” Dake

“Fervent” – A primary verb; to be hot (boil, of liquids; or glow, of solids), that is, (figuratively) be fervid (earnest): – be fervent.

“Do nothing at any time but what is to the glory of God, and do every thing as unto him; and in every thing let your hearts be engaged.” Adam Clarke

“Never let your zeal flag (lag, drop, tank), maintain the spiritual glow, serve the Lord.” Here we are reminded of the words of Jeremiah 48:10: ‘Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully,'” Believer’s Bible Commentary

Apollos was “fervent in the spirit.”

“This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being FERVENT in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.” Acts 18:25 

In all things Christ’s saints are to be “fervent in spirit”:

“Not slothful in business; FERVENT in spirit; serving the Lord;” Romans 12:11

Disciples of Jesus are to have a “fervent mind” toward all saints and ministers of His blessed Gospel:

“And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your FERVENT mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.” 2 Corinthians 7:7 

“Fervent prayer” is to be offered to God for other of His saints:

“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual FERVENT prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James_5:16

Jesus’ people are to have “fervent charity among” ourselves:

“And above all things have FERVENT charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8

“Fervent heat” will soon consume the wicked who refused the salvation that comes from Christ alone:

“But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with FERVENT heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.” 2 Peter 3:10 

“Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with FERVENT heat.” 2 Peter 3:12 

On this biblical topic of fervency, of being “fervent in spirit”, one commentary offers the following:

“2 Peter 3:

To be ‘fervent in spirit’ means to have intense, burning passion, zeal, and enthusiasm for spiritual matters, often linked to serving God, rather than being lukewarm or apathetic. It implies being ‘boiled’ with spiritual energy, actively engaged, and diligent in faith, as described in Romans 12:11, (‘not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord’). It’s a passionate, fiery commitment, distinct from fanaticism, involving earnest application and a deep love for God. 

Key aspects:

  • Intensity: A deep, glowing, or boiling heat of emotion and dedication. 
  • Diligence: Not being lazy or half-hearted, but actively applying oneself to spiritual duties. 
  • Spiritual Zeal: A strong desire and excitement for God’s will, the Gospel, and spiritual growth. 
  • Source: Often described as being moved by the Holy Spirit, a fire within. 
  • Biblical Example: Apollos was described as ‘fervent in the spirit’ as he taught diligently about the Lord (Acts 18:25). 
How it’s expressed:
  • Passionate prayer
  • Diligent study of God’s Word
  • Active, loving service to others
  • Bold witnessing for faith
  • Being ‘on fire’ for God, not lukewarm” 

Jesus says that those in His church who are “lukewarm” will be spued or rejected (Revelation 3:15-16). What’s the opposite of being “lukewarm”? – being “fervent in spirit.”

“Amen! Don’t let your fire die as the church in Laodicea did! They were neither cold nor hot. They were lukewarm. Comfortable! Indifferent! Their fire for the Lord had gone out. God’s not looking for people who play it safe but people who burn with fire for Him!!!” Karen Cochran

YOUR PRAYER: LORD, make me Yours. Please keep me close to You, NO MATTER what it takes. Break me dear LORD. Let the holy light of Your presence permeate and shine through my inner man. I am Your temple Jesus. Shine Your light on all darkness. I love You my LORD. In Jesus’ name.

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It’s not all Going to be Pretty [podcast]


“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” 2 Timothy 2:3

One of Paul’s resumes of the sufferings he endured as an apostle of Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 6:3-10

“3 Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:

4  But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

5  In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;

6  By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,

7  By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

8  By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;

9  As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

10  As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.”

You are His. Cling to Him. The LORD Jesus is going to bring you through, not matter what you face (Deuteronomy 13:4).

“But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. 2  When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” Isaiah 43:1-2

“Hated”

“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

“Ye shall Laugh”

“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. 21  Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. 22  Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.” Luke 6:20-22

“Through  much Tribulation”

“Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.” Acts 14:22

Eternity with Christ, “with Joy”

“For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12

“To Make them White”

“And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. 33  And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days. 34  Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries. 35  And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed.” Daniel 11:32-35

“Made white … the wise shall understand”

“Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.” Daniel 12:10

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