Romans 1:11-12
King James Version
11 For I long to see you,
that I may impart unto you
some spiritual gift,
to the end ye may be established;
12 That is, that I may be comforted
together with you
by the mutual faith
both of you and me.
Many churches are "off".
They teach different doctrines.
Not of Christ.
Not like Christ.
Not as Christ.
Not by Christ.
Not for Christ.
That's a true danger in these most challenging times.
They don't talk about sin.
They talk about self.
They don't talk about the Rapture.
They talk about false revivals.
They don't talk about repentance.
They talk about reinventing.
They've taken GOD out of His church.
They've put self in His church.
Worse, they've unknowingly invited Satan in.
From CHRIST, to compromise, and chaos.
They've replaced the Bible with entertainment.
As if GOD's WORD doesn't suffice.
As if hip stuff would bring in the people.
And it does, but not the people GOD wants.
"The elect never truly fit in with the crowd."
-- Voddie Baucham
Many souls are in danger of perishing.
All because they want the easy way.
The non-accountable way.
The popular way.
The trend-setting way.
The new normal way.
Such are modern churches today.
They have creativity, but not CHRIST.
They have entertainment, but not edification.
They have fun, but not fear of GOD.
They think they are "cool", but in fact, they are "cold".
How can churches like that bring your soul to JESUS?
How can they bring you to salvation?
They are sure paths to destruction.
Count me out of such a church.
Truth be told, I haven't found one yet.
One that is totally centered on CHRIST.
One that doesn't need decor, strobes, and bands.
One that doesn't need to entertain, to gather people.
One that doesn't blatantly raise funds, for pastor "projects".
Remember what JESUS warned, regarding the 7 churches.
I look to how JESUS taught.
In all truth, power, and simplicity.
Matthew 7:28-29
King James Version
28 And it came to pass,
when Jesus had ended these sayings,
the people were astonished at his doctrine:
29 For he taught them as one having authority,
and not as the scribes.
JESUS never made a show of it.
He never called attention to self.
He called attention to GOD.
That we glorify GOD alone.
John 17:3
King James Version
3 And this is life eternal,
that they might know thee the only true God,
and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
He especially called us to repent.
Mark 1:15
King James Version
15 And saying,
The time is fulfilled,
and the kingdom of God is at hand:
repent ye,
and believe the gospel.
And to sin no more.
John 8:9-11
King James Version
9 And they which heard it,
being convicted by their own conscience,
went out one by one,
beginning at the eldest,
even unto the last:
and Jesus was left alone,
and the woman standing in the midst.
10 When Jesus had lifted up himself,
and saw none but the woman, he said unto her,
Woman, where are those thine accusers?
hath no man condemned thee?
11 She said, No man, Lord.
And Jesus said unto her,
Neither do I condemn thee:
go, and sin no more.
Satan is quick to distance you from the CROSS, the RESURRECTION, and from the BLOOD of the LAMB.
But those are the things that saved us from sin.
These are the parts that Satan wants out of CHRIST's churches -- the VERY gospel of JESUS CHRIST:
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
King James Version
15 Moreover, brethren,
I declare unto you the gospel
which I preached unto you,
which also ye have received,
and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved,
if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you,
unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all
that which I also received,
how that Christ died for our sins
according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried,
and that he rose again the third day
according to the scriptures:
CHRIST's enemy has infiltrated churches.
And they've succumbed.
But there is an elect.
And we can't be fooled.
If we stay true to CHRIST.
And if we remain in His WORD.
In all its glorious truth, holiness, and simplicity.
Acts 2:44-47
King James Version
44 And all that believed were together,
and had all things common;
45 And sold their possessions and goods,
and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
46 And they, continuing daily
with one accord in the temple,
and breaking bread from house to house,
did eat their meat with gladness
and singleness of heart,
47 Praising God,
and having favour with all the people.
And the Lord added to the church daily
such as should be saved.
Lastly, I urge you to listen, and savor this fact-filled, 31-minute video.
Don't look at the supporting images.
Just close your eyes, and listen closely.
It reveals to you the state of churches today.
This is probably the BEST video on it, and I thank the HOLY SPIRIT for leading me to it today.
I take great responsibility, as born again watchman, to deliver truth-filled material to you each day.
All through GOD's GRACE, as always.
And in JESUS' Name -- Amen.
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