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EVEN SATAN CLAIMS TO BE A CHRISTIAN “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.” 2nd Corinthians 11:14 The Devil himself professes to be a Christian in order to deceive his victims. Satan never appears in his true form, lest he would be exposed for the evil person he is (John 8:44) Revelation 2:12,13 tells us that Satan dwells in the Church, “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos… where Satan dwelleth.” Satan works relentlessly to CORRUPT the church, the Word of God, and our young people‒to kill, steal, and destroy (John 10:10) The ecumenical movement is one of Satan’s major influences today upon the world. Ecumenism is the doctrine of the ecumenical movement which promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations; aimed at universal Christian unity. Of course, ecumenism is also Satan’s attempt to corrupt the church by unequally yoking Christians with unbelievers (2nd Corinthians 6:14-17) How can there be UNITY, when the Word of God commands us to SEPARATE? Romans 16:17 states, “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.“ The True Light verses Counterfeit light 2nd Corinthians 11:14 warns us that Satan himself appears as a good guy...as a divine messenger of truth. We hear much talk from the heathen world about “the light“, such as in the Poltergeist movies, and from psychics like Char Margolis. However, the “light” which the Bible warns of is a counterfeit of the true Light. What is the Light? The Word of God is the Light, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105) The Gospel is the Light, “In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.” (2nd Corinthians 4:4) Jesus is the Light, “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12) John 9:5 states, “As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” Christians shine with the Light of Jesus, “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid” (Matthew 5:14) John 1:4 sums it all up with the statement “In him (Jesus Christ) was life; and the life was the light of men.” The Light is the Truth, and Jesus is “the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me ” John 14:6 Transforming verses Submitting Satan tries to imitate the Light, and is a master counterfeiter. Satan’s spirit works in the unsaved (Ephesians 2:2) and some of them even become Satan’s ministers, “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.” Oh! but they’re NOT of Christ, they are demonic, sold out to the Devil. These are the followers of Lucifer, the prince of darkness. Carefully notice the phrase “transforming themselves“. The Greek word for “transforming” is “metaschematizo“, which means, “to change self“. Hence, there are many ministers today who have never been changed by the saving power of the Gospel; rather, they have only changed themselves to look like genuine men of God This is very interesting, and a powerful Biblical truth to teach others. MOST religious people today have only changed themselves, in their own self-righteousness. They have never submitted to the righteousness of God found only in Christ Jesus. There can be NO salvation apart from the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which absolutely forbids any self-righteousness whatsoever! “Ye must be born-again“!!! Many ministers and priests today are IMPOSTERS! Roman and Orthodox Catholic priests are ALL liars and imposters, because they are going about to establish their OWN righteousness, instead of the righteousness which is of God “For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. (my note...also SDA,JW,LDS) For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.” Here we see the opposite response of changing ourselves‒SUBMITTING OURSELVES. Do you see the difference? The foolish person tries to change their OWN SELF to please God, going about to establish their OWN righteousness (Isaiah 64:6). However, the wise person submits in obedience to the Gospel 2nd Thessalonians 1:8 by coming to Jesus Christ as a sinner under the condemnation of God’s Law Romans 3:10,19 deserving of Hellfire 2nd Thessalonians 1:8 trusting upon the finished work of redemption (i.e. the shed blood of Jesus Christ) to take away their sins (1st Peter 1:18-19). “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” -Romans 10:13. Have you submitted to the righteousness of God, which is Christ Jesus? Things are Not as They Appear to Be Thus, having laid a Biblical foundation, it should be obvious to you by now that Satan’s ministers aren’t what they APPEAR to be. They have “transformed themselves” to look exactly like the ministers of Christ. The Pope looks like a righteous man to the naive, and talks like righteous man to the ignorant; BUT when compared to the inspired WORD OF GOD, the Pope is quickly revealed as a man of sin, a liar, and an Antichrist. “Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the ” 1st John 2:22 But you say, “Doesn’t the Pope believe that Jesus is the Christ” the Saviour? No, he doesn’t. What? Catholics DO believe that Jesus died on the cross BUT, they are taught that THE CATHOLIC CHURCH is the vehicle through which they must ride if they want to go to Heaven. Catholics are deceitfully taught that the CHURCH is the way to Christ, who is the way to Heaven. Nothing could be further from the truth of God’s Word. The Vatican has perverted the cross of Jesus Christ to mean that God’s Salvation is found THROUGH the Catholic Church, and not directly through Jesus Christ as 1st Timothy 2:5 states “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” The Bible couldn’t be any plainer. Satan’s ministers deceitfully come to us as ministers of righteousness. Matthew 7:15, “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” Did you read that: “BUT INWARDLY“! False prophets APPEAR to be of God on the outside, like Benny Hinn and Pat Robertson, but INWARDLY they are ravening wolves.(my note: Rick Warren, Billy Graham,Todd Bentley, Kenneth Copeleand, Robert Shuller,Joyce Myers,Fred Price,and many more) Pat Robertson’s Deception According to Pat Robertson, Pope John Paul II was a man of “deep spirituality“. “Pat Robertson Comments on Pope John Paul II’s Passing ‒ VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., April 02, 2005 – I am deeply grieved as a great man passes from this world to his much deserved eternal reward. John Paul II has been the most beloved religious leader of our age ‒ far surpassing in popular admiration the leader of any faith.He has been a man of great warmth, profound understanding, deep spirituality, and indefatigable vigor. It was my great honor to meet with him at the residence of my good friend, Cardinal O’Connor, in New York, and to sit in the Consistory during the mass he conducted in Central Park. I told him at the time how much the American people loved him, and he merely smiled. That love was shared not only in America but by millions all over the globe. He has been a steady bridge in the transition of Eastern Europe from communism to freedom. His personal magnetism brought together all Christians in new bonds of understanding.I pray for the Cardinals of the Catholic Church that they might have God-given wisdom in selecting the successor to this great man. Their task will not be easy, but with God all things are possible.” You’ve got to be kidding Mr. Robertson. And you call yourself a “Christian”? The Pope is the leader of the biggest false religion in the world, Catholicism! For Robertson to speak such gleaming words of praise towards such a Satanic imposter as the Pope, reveals that Robertson is in league with the Devil himself. No born again Christian who loves the Lord would ever praise the Pope, who is leading one billion people straight into Hell. Pat Robertson praises the Pope because he’d be off TV very fast if he criticized the Pope, and because Mr. Robertson is a leader in the demonic ecumenical movement. Satan uses man’s love of money to control the world. Mr. Robertson is exploiting the Gospel for personal gain, and to promote ecumenism. Pat Robertson has sold out to Satan! Clearly, Pat Robertson is not what he appears to be. So many false prophets are hiding behind a shallow Gospel nowadays. I looked over CBN and couldn’t find a Gospel presentation anywhere. Although they give a basic Gospel presentation on their show, they fail to explain what it really means biblically. Every unsaved Catholic believes the good news (Gospel) that Jesus died, was buried, and rose again three days later. Obviously a person is not saved just because they claim to believe the Gospel. If this were true, then EVERY Catholic, Jehovah’s Witness, Christian Scientist, Mormon, and Seventh-Day Adventist is saved. The truth is that none of them are saved The truth is that the Biblical Gospel EXCLUDES all self-righteousness, works, forsaking of sins, commitments, sacraments, church membership, praying a prayer, making Jesus your Lord, walking down a church isle, giving your all to Christ, living for God, baptism, etc. The Only way to be saved is by faith ALONE if Jesus Christ. We do good works BECAUSE we are already saved, not to get saved (Romans 3:20; 4:3-5). Satan’s True Nature, and the Sinister Ministers Who Serve Him Satan does not appear as a sinister demon, with horns, and a pitch fork. Such imagery originated from the pagan god, Pan, centuries ago. Although this certainly would fit the character of Satan, it does not represent his appearance. Ezekiel 28:13-19 clearly makes reference to Lucifer “Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God … Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. … Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty.” Though some Bible critics today claim that these Scriptures don’t concern Lucifer, verse 13 CLEARLY proves that they DO “Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God…” Other than the Lord God, there are only 3 beings ever mentioned as having been in the Garden of Eden: Adam, Eve, and the serpent (Satan). Ezekiel 28:12 reveals that Lucifer was "full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty.” Lucifer was created upright; but sin corrupted him as with all God’s creation. Man was created upright. Ecclesiastes 7:29 reads, “God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.” God never created the Devil, demons, or fallen man. Sin is the culprit! More ugly and sinister than any artist’s rendition of Satan, is the true nature of Lucifer. If you want to see demonic horror, then you need only consider the mind of Satan, which many earthly men posses today. 1st Timothy 4:1, “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.” Just as a beautiful young whorish woman, who is as a whitened coffin filled with rotting dead men’s bones‒so does Satan appear as an angel of light, deceiving the masses of earth. 2nd Corinthians 11:13-15 states, “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness[/COLOR” Why is it that so many people today don’t comprehend these warnings from the Scriptures? It is because they don’t place any value or authority upon the Bible as God’s Word. They are following men‒priests and ministers‒instead of God but “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man” Psalm 118:8 Jesus stated in Mark 7:9, “Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.” More than any other group of unbelievers, people are going to burn in Hell because they followed men instead of God’s Word. Satan claims to be a Christian, and his demonic servants have changed THEMSELVES into ministers of righteousness. They are of the Devil, liars, who will take you to Hell with them if you’re foolish enough to follow. Please don’t follow them! Please be aware of false religions. Also, beware of false Christs, and false prophets. Make the Word of God, the King James Bible, your Final Authority! One Book stands, and it’s the precious Word of God! Satan is a great deceiver, and is deceiving billions today through false religions and ecumenism. Ecumenists say, “God is Love. So let us lay aside our doctrinal differences, and focus on loving and helping one another, as Jesus taught. Let us show the world that love is the answer.” (my note: love does not save people. The word of God saves people. Thats real love!) Tragically, the Gospel is perverted in ecumenism and people are only converted over to religion instead of the Lord Jesus Christ. Nothing could be more offensive to God. Although God is certainly a God of love, it is never an excuse for sinful compromise with unbelievers. 2nd Corinthians 6:17 states, “Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.” “Unclean” refers to anything which is against Biblical teaching. Christians are to SEPARATE from the ungodly, and from those who falsely claim to follow the teachings of the Bible, but do not. Satan and his ministers only APPEAR as being good; but they are evil When you don’t know what you believe, it makes it all that much easier for the Devil to deceive you. Thus, every believer should study the Word of God, learning the truth about various doctrines. The truth is not just for pastors or Bible teachers, it is for every born-again believer. So keep in mind as you see differing faiths heading towards a one-world religious system, that even Satan claims to be a Christian! Behind all the talk of love and diversity, a diabolic agenda exists‒the Beast system is being prepared to receive the Antichrist 2nd Thessalonians 2:9-10 The best way to expose Satan’s darkness is to shine the Light of God’s Word upon it. “In whom the god of this world [Satan] hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.” 2nd Corinthians 4:4 David J. Stewart  Isaiah 42:8 " I am the Lord; that is my name! 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4/23/2009 5:56 am |
Sweethoney, Quoting YOU: Jesus stated in Mark 7:9, “Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.” More than any other group of unbelievers, people are going to burn in Hell because they followed men instead of God’s Word. Feeling free to change the Sabbath to Sunday? That would be the rest of the Protestant World, NOT SDAs. Secondly, Quoting YOU again: “For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. (my note...also SDA,JW,LDS) YOU claim that SDAs do that, when you have no real true concept of what SDAs teach and believe. On the one hand, you quote about Jesus warning against people keeping their own traditions instead of the Commandments OF GOD... which is what YOU DO, not us. Then you falsely claim that SDAs go about to establish their own righteousness, which is FAR from the truth. This is what you do ON A CONTINUAL BASIS. You twist the truth, you post Bible verses OFTEN that would point out the falseness of what YOUR YOURSELF TEACH... Its nearly amazing. But not really surprising. You HAVE to do that since you have no real biblical support for your ideas. As I have stated time and time again, SDAs believe in keeping the Commandments OF GOD by faith, out of love for God and love for man. Its a simple concept. Too bad you cant understand and accept that. Its sad. You have no REAL HONEST AND TRUE bible arguement against SDAs so you have to go around making up stuff. You have done this for a long time now. Many times I sit here just rolling my eyes about what you type. But I guess alot of people will just accept whatever you say as the Gospel Truth. THIS IS CLAUDIA, TELLING IT LIKE IT IS.
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The new testament says old testament Jewish laws that represented things to come( ex. Jesus is the Sabbath rest,) in the new testament are done away with in Christ. Obedience to God is something that a true born again person does out of a natural ability because they are saved and filled with the holy Spirit, the same Spirit that raised Jesus Christ from the dead. A phony christian keeps laws to try to save them. They have no assurance of salvation because they have no salvation. Jesus Christ is the fullfillment of the law. Galatians 3 foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise. Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one. Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. 26For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise Isaiah 42:8 " I am the Lord; that is my name! And My glory I will not give to another, nor My praise to graven images."
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SDA believe one must keep Sabbath to be saved. SDA dont tell people this up front so who is really being dishonest? Isaiah 42:8 " I am the Lord; that is my name! And My glory I will not give to another, nor My praise to graven images."
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4/23/2009 11:07 am |
GREAT POST Sweethoney, there is something about the TRUTHS of GOD that makes my SPIRIT just jump! thanks again, you are and YOU have been a blessing to me... Rom. 5:8 while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us
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Welcome Pricilla.... Isaiah 42:8 " I am the Lord; that is my name! And My glory I will not give to another, nor My praise to graven images."
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