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I know from my own experience, I have had to forgive people of some things that were very difficult.
As far as what you or I may speculate about hating our brother or sister in Christ, the scripture says this.
- no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. 1 John 3:15
JLB
This is one I just found that I don't remember hearing so thought I would post it. It's not the one I was referring. Will post that next.
Over the past few weeks as I've traveled and ministered in the nation of Australia I have repeatedly seen the number 22. During a day the number would pop up from the boarding gate of my flight to the very seat I sat in on the plane, it would appear even on the ordering number of a coffee I would be waiting on. The number seemed to pop up throughout the day at least 7 to 8 times without fail. If this happens once or twice one could pass it off as a random occurrence, but when the number is coming so repeatedly throughout a day you have to ask the question, "God are you trying to tell me something?" I took a day to do just that, to enquirer of the Lord what He was saying. While taking a walk along the Adelaide seafront I began to ask the Lord about this number 22. Suddenly I saw within my spirit a golden leaf come out of heaven, attached to the leaf was a white perl. I heard the Lord say, "I am releasing a double portion of Healing and Harvest upon the nation of Australia and I will make my people to eat of the golden leaves from Revelation 22." The Lord went on to tell me there will be two signs of this double portion blessing being released. First there will be a discovery of "golden leaves," gold in leaves! They will find this gold in leaves in unexpected places around the country. This will cause a incline in the price of gold and will lead to a second gold rush for the country. The economy will change and the recession will vanish. The Lord decrees over Australia, healing leaves for the nation's currency and economic healing for the markets of trade and commerce. The Lord says, "My people will eat the good of the land!" This will be the sign that the Lord has released a double portion of healing upon the nation. Second there will be a great influx of pearls harvested from the Indian Ocean and water spouts spotted in South Australia. This will will be a sign of a double portion of the harvest of souls coming to the land.
Prophet Charlie Shamp
I hope you all didn't think I meant scriptures.
Video to come. Just need to figure out how to post.
Also, it's kind of odd that I mentioned looking at leaves from the tree of life in Greek here to a poster. Honest...is a coincidence...or maybe not.
Over the past few weeks as I've traveled and ministered in the nation of Australia I have repeatedly seen the number 22. During a day the number would pop up from the boarding gate of my flight to the very seat I sat in on the plane, it would appear even on the ordering number of a coffee I would be waiting on. The number seemed to pop up throughout the day at least 7 to 8 times without fail. If this happens once or twice one could pass it off as a random occurrence, but when the number is coming so repeatedly throughout a day you have to ask the question, "God are you trying to tell me something?" I took a day to do just that, to enquirer of the Lord what He was saying. While taking a walk along the Adelaide seafront I began to ask the Lord about this number 22. Suddenly I saw within my spirit a golden leaf come out of heaven, attached to the leaf was a white perl. I heard the Lord say, "I am releasing a double portion of Healing and Harvest upon the nation of Australia and I will make my people to eat of the golden leaves from Revelation 22." The Lord went on to tell me there will be two signs of this double portion blessing being released. First there will be a discovery of "golden leaves," gold in leaves! They will find this gold in leaves in unexpected places around the country. This will cause a incline in the price of gold and will lead to a second gold rush for the country. The economy will change and the recession will vanish. The Lord decrees over Australia, healing leaves for the nation's currency and economic healing for the markets of trade and commerce. The Lord says, "My people will eat the good of the land!" This will be the sign that the Lord has released a double portion of healing upon the nation. Second there will be a great influx of pearls harvested from the Indian Ocean and water spouts spotted in South Australia. This will will be a sign of a double portion of the harvest of souls coming to the land.
Prophet Charlie Shamp
I hope you all didn't think I meant scriptures.
Video to come. Just need to figure out how to post.
Also, it's kind of odd that I mentioned looking at leaves from the tree of life in Greek here to a poster. Honest...is a coincidence...or maybe not.
Jeremiah Johnson
South Africa And Australia: The Pure Ones
God says, “In 2018, I am releasing a prophetic reformation in South Africa and Australia. I’m calling forth My pure one’s even now, those who have not been defiled by the craving for fame and fortune. There is a firebrand generation in South Africa and Australia that I have reserved for such a time as this. They are the seven thousand that have not bowed their knees to Baal. There is much Baal worship taking place in South Africa and Australia. Men and women worshipping themselves and the gifting that I have given them. Many large churches building their own kingdoms and claiming to do it in My name. There is a sleeping and slumbering spirit spreading in South Africa and Australia. My pure ones the prophets are about to sound the alarm and call My Bride to awake and make herself ready.
I say to some of you, “You are not to leave South Africa and Australia for the United States. You are to stay in the place you were born in and dig the pure wells I have called you to dig. The desire to move to America has become a source of selfish ambition and carnal desires. I say to some of you in South Africa and Australia, “Stay home! My plans and purposes will be manifested in the days ahead and you must not grow weary now. I’m raising up companies of prophets, My pure One’s who will give My word without the fear of man. Do not grow discouraged because of the seeker friendly spirit that has overtaken the body in South Africa and Australia.
There is a coming divine connection between South Africa and Australia in the days ahead. Look for My pure ones, the prophets to rise and give language to the ache and cry of the South African’s and Australian’s. A revival of holiness is coming. The true gospel of My Son Jesus will be preached in the days ahead. A strong and mighty remnant will lift up a cry for the return of My Son in South Africa and Australia. The forerunner messengers are coming. They are those gripped with the oil of intimacy and the urgency of the hour. Now is the time” says God.
There are others.
South Africa And Australia: The Pure Ones
God says, “In 2018, I am releasing a prophetic reformation in South Africa and Australia. I’m calling forth My pure one’s even now, those who have not been defiled by the craving for fame and fortune. There is a firebrand generation in South Africa and Australia that I have reserved for such a time as this. They are the seven thousand that have not bowed their knees to Baal. There is much Baal worship taking place in South Africa and Australia. Men and women worshipping themselves and the gifting that I have given them. Many large churches building their own kingdoms and claiming to do it in My name. There is a sleeping and slumbering spirit spreading in South Africa and Australia. My pure ones the prophets are about to sound the alarm and call My Bride to awake and make herself ready.
I say to some of you, “You are not to leave South Africa and Australia for the United States. You are to stay in the place you were born in and dig the pure wells I have called you to dig. The desire to move to America has become a source of selfish ambition and carnal desires. I say to some of you in South Africa and Australia, “Stay home! My plans and purposes will be manifested in the days ahead and you must not grow weary now. I’m raising up companies of prophets, My pure One’s who will give My word without the fear of man. Do not grow discouraged because of the seeker friendly spirit that has overtaken the body in South Africa and Australia.
There is a coming divine connection between South Africa and Australia in the days ahead. Look for My pure ones, the prophets to rise and give language to the ache and cry of the South African’s and Australian’s. A revival of holiness is coming. The true gospel of My Son Jesus will be preached in the days ahead. A strong and mighty remnant will lift up a cry for the return of My Son in South Africa and Australia. The forerunner messengers are coming. They are those gripped with the oil of intimacy and the urgency of the hour. Now is the time” says God.
There are others.
LOL! So true.
If God is actually telling them these things, those revelations are as authoritative as scripture. Problem is, most of these "prophecies" contradict the Bible and also contradict other "prophecies" from different modern day "prophets".
We have the Bible. It's all we need. No further "revelation" is required.
If God is actually telling them these things, those revelations are as authoritative as scripture. Problem is, most of these "prophecies" contradict the Bible and also contradict other "prophecies" from different modern day "prophets".
We have the Bible. It's all we need. No further "revelation" is required.
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Hi stonesoffire, where you will have a problem with "the awakening" that is posted above are the word's "SAY'S GOD." The book of Revelation say's, if you add to or take away from this prophecy God will add to him the plagues described in this book.
The bible is complete you cannot add or take away from God's holy word, if you do you are cursed. The history of the Church has had 3 "Great Awakenings", in America, the first was led by great preachers of Gods word as Jonathan Edwards and many turned away from a life of sin to serve God. But they preached God's word and did not add or take away from the word of God.
What you are teaching to this forum about an "Awakening" sounds more like "further revelation." from God." There is no further revelation from God and as Budman clearly and rightly say's;
Quote Budman; "We have the Bible. It's all we need. No further "revelation" is required.
"No further revelation is required." Preach the word YES! Add further revelation to God's word absolutely NO!
Revelation 22:18-20
18) I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. 19) And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. 20) He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!…
The bible is complete you cannot add or take away from God's holy word, if you do you are cursed. The history of the Church has had 3 "Great Awakenings", in America, the first was led by great preachers of Gods word as Jonathan Edwards and many turned away from a life of sin to serve God. But they preached God's word and did not add or take away from the word of God.
What you are teaching to this forum about an "Awakening" sounds more like "further revelation." from God." There is no further revelation from God and as Budman clearly and rightly say's;
Quote Budman; "We have the Bible. It's all we need. No further "revelation" is required.
"No further revelation is required." Preach the word YES! Add further revelation to God's word absolutely NO!
Revelation 22:18-20
18) I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. 19) And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. 20) He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!…
My predictions are way superior to the charismatic charlatans' watch this:
I predict an increasing level of charismatic chaos, particularly in areas to which the word of faith falseteaching has infiltrated heavily through TV and media, such as Asia and Africa.
I also predict further biblical illiteracy, you can take these to the bank Its not a prophecy its an EDUCATED estimation. Isnt it amazing how people got PhD.s ThD.s all kinds of titles and education and iPhone applications and a world of knowledge on their finger-tips, but just cant figure out simple things in plain english from the Bible? (Or rather, CAN but REFUSE to accept them)
Its like that soft looking heretic from Hellsong NYC on Oprah. When he was asked if only Christians can have a relationship with God? This snake-oil salesman used his cunning to deceive the ignorant viewers. He quoted Jesus saying "i am the way the truth and the life" and then STOPPED QUOTING, didnt quote the part where Jesus says NO MAN comes to the Father but BY ME! Heretic!
He then continued on rambling some vain philosophy and empty swelling words of emptiness about Jesus showing redlights and signs to people and encouraging them to make a right turn (or left) and God loves everyone[unconditionally] (contradicting John 3:36, Romans 1:18, psalm 5:5). LIAR! Notice he dodged teh original question which was: can only Christians have relationship with God? Oprah was smiling to the answer, that deceiver opened the door for ALL religions by dodging and ducking the question.
Remember guys, if someone is on OPRAH's tv show. They are FOR SURE deceivers and/or occultists. No exceptions. Oprah would NEVER invite a real man of God in there. The occultists got oujia boards, now (fake)christians have "angel boards" where they communicate with angels(we know which angels those would be).
These are perilous times, hold on guys. Its breaking my heart watching this occur, why wont they stop EMBARRASING christianity.
I predict an increasing level of charismatic chaos, particularly in areas to which the word of faith falseteaching has infiltrated heavily through TV and media, such as Asia and Africa.
I also predict further biblical illiteracy, you can take these to the bank Its not a prophecy its an EDUCATED estimation. Isnt it amazing how people got PhD.s ThD.s all kinds of titles and education and iPhone applications and a world of knowledge on their finger-tips, but just cant figure out simple things in plain english from the Bible? (Or rather, CAN but REFUSE to accept them)
Its like that soft looking heretic from Hellsong NYC on Oprah. When he was asked if only Christians can have a relationship with God? This snake-oil salesman used his cunning to deceive the ignorant viewers. He quoted Jesus saying "i am the way the truth and the life" and then STOPPED QUOTING, didnt quote the part where Jesus says NO MAN comes to the Father but BY ME! Heretic!
He then continued on rambling some vain philosophy and empty swelling words of emptiness about Jesus showing redlights and signs to people and encouraging them to make a right turn (or left) and God loves everyone[unconditionally] (contradicting John 3:36, Romans 1:18, psalm 5:5). LIAR! Notice he dodged teh original question which was: can only Christians have relationship with God? Oprah was smiling to the answer, that deceiver opened the door for ALL religions by dodging and ducking the question.
Remember guys, if someone is on OPRAH's tv show. They are FOR SURE deceivers and/or occultists. No exceptions. Oprah would NEVER invite a real man of God in there. The occultists got oujia boards, now (fake)christians have "angel boards" where they communicate with angels(we know which angels those would be).
These are perilous times, hold on guys. Its breaking my heart watching this occur, why wont they stop EMBARRASING christianity.
Hi Forum, many people in the Church today are not aware of "NAR", The "New Apostolic Reformation." NAR claims that the office of "Apostleship" continues on today which according to the bible cannot be. For this reason I have posted a brief article on the subject, I hope some are not offended.
Article by John MacArthur: "The New Apostolic Reformation"
Quote: "It is not new, it is not apostolic, and it is not a reformation."
The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a movement pioneered by C. Peter Wagner. This is what charismatic and continuationist doctrine looks like when taken to its logical conclusion. The NAR claims that not only the gifts, but also the office of apostleship still continues today. And as apostles, they pretend to speak for God and wield His divine authority—but it is all merely a pretense.
What is the rationale behind this movement? According to Wagner, God’s people can only ever return to pure Christianity, as seen in the early church, if they “recognize, accept, receive, and minister in all the spiritual gifts, including the gift of apostle.” [1](David Cannistraci Apostles and the Emerging Apostolic Movement (Ventura, CA: Renew Books, 1996], p. 12.).
Why do we suggest their apostleship is a sham? According to the New Testament, an apostle had to be:
Article by John MacArthur: "The New Apostolic Reformation"
Quote: "It is not new, it is not apostolic, and it is not a reformation."
The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a movement pioneered by C. Peter Wagner. This is what charismatic and continuationist doctrine looks like when taken to its logical conclusion. The NAR claims that not only the gifts, but also the office of apostleship still continues today. And as apostles, they pretend to speak for God and wield His divine authority—but it is all merely a pretense.
What is the rationale behind this movement? According to Wagner, God’s people can only ever return to pure Christianity, as seen in the early church, if they “recognize, accept, receive, and minister in all the spiritual gifts, including the gift of apostle.” [1](David Cannistraci Apostles and the Emerging Apostolic Movement (Ventura, CA: Renew Books, 1996], p. 12.).
Why do we suggest their apostleship is a sham? According to the New Testament, an apostle had to be:
- A physical eyewitness of the resurrected Christ (Acts 1:22; 1 Corinthians 9:1; 15:7–8).
- Appointed by the Lord (Mark 3:14; Luke 6:13; Acts 1:2; 10:41; Galatians 1:1).
- Able to authenticate his apostleship with miraculous signs (Matthew 10:1; Acts 2:43; 5:12; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Hebrews 2:3–4).
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Hi Hevosmies, I agree with your views that there will be an; "increasing level of charismatic chaos", and false teaching. If the problem of false teaching as you see it is caused by, "biblical illiteracy.", then the cure would be "biblical education." On the other hand as you also say; some may understand what the bible say's but refuse to accept the truth.
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There is no doubt about the great falling away mentioned by Paul and John. We have homosexuals as pastors, they are removing scripture to allow sin to be accepted, there are seeker friendly churches who are not preaching anything that causes the soul to be concerned about salvation, we see even the Pope merging with religions like the Muslim and others, some bigger churches appear more like a theme park with worldly music than a true House of God, there has been and it's grown even more this dancing with ribbons and flags that have no anointing to it at all.
The representation of God in many churches are nothing but a mockery.
But, the scripture does tell us that there will be an "awakening" before the Tribulation begins, to prepare the Elect. And if what you have copied/pasted is following that sentiment, then it is not actually adding to scripture, but rather confirming that scripture is about to be fulfilled" Which is a big difference than adding.
But nevertheless, I feel it still is something worthy to keep a close eye on. Partially due to the fact, scripture has to be fulfilled, and we definitely are in the last days!!
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