PREPARE ME A HOLY PEOPLE
Vision / Mission
We believe in letting the scriptures speak for themselves. Where they lead us we must follow. Many models have been set up by man, squeezing the scriptures into their models. Examples of this would be: Limited Atonement; Unconditional eternal security; Hyper Dispensationalism; Pre-Trib. Rapture; Hyper Grace; Church replaces Israel, etc.
It is my hope through sound doctrinal teaching to bring many things to light. The present-day church is doctrinally divided, morally compromised, and lacking in spiritual power. Gifts of the Spirit have ceased in some churches, or insanity prevails in many Charismatic circles. The greatest compromise is in the church's dedication. Holiness is not optional. Our separation from worldliness as saints is our testimony that we are a peculiar people, destined for glory.
To the faithful in Christ Jesus, please take the time to watch this video; it will be well worth it. I first heard this man's testimony in the 1990s. This is truly a wake-up call to saints in America.
Apostasy
What are the main ingredients in apostasy?
I think that it is a frame of mind; a DOCTRINAL STRONGHOLD. The Apostle Paul knew about this. After his conversion in Acts 9, he had some life-changing decisions to make. Under house arrest in Rome, Paul was offered his own TV show on the Jewish Circumcision Hour! A book tour was set up to tour the Roman Empire, and a reality show called "The Prisoner of Jesus" where Paul appears chained to a Roman soldier in the luxury of Caesar's Palace.
As Paul meditated, prayed, and fasted on all these offers, the Holy Ghost took Paul to an underground location. Here, the Apostle saw multitudes of saints living in the catacombs under the city of Rome. Paul asked one of the saints, "What is this place? Why are you living here"? The persecution against us is great. We cannot live above ground; if caught, we will be forced to deny our Lord Jesus Christ. We only go above to get food, supplies, and preach the gospel. Many of us have suffered torture and martyrdom. Here we can worship freely and disciple our new brothers and sisters in Christ. Then we go up to the city to be witnesses for our Lord.
The Apostle Paul was shocked. "But I was offered many great shows and money. You can't preach without money. Everything costs". Then one of the saints approached Paul, "Dear brother, I perceive you are in great danger. A DOCTRINAL STRONGHOLD HAS TAKEN HOLD OF YOUR MIND. Who did you study under"? "I studied under the greatest doctor of the Law; Pharisee Moneyberger".
This was the problem. The Apostle was deceived by one of the leading schools of Phariseeical thought! Even though he was a leader in the church, he never denounced the old doctrine: if you're blessed by God, you are supposed to be rich.
Then the Holy Ghost reminded Paul of how he was saved on the road to Damascus. How the Lord Jesus sent Ananias to him and said,
Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. Acts9:15,16
Then the Holy Ghost showed him all the suffering, struggles, persecutions he had already endured:....in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in death's oft. Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. Thrice was I beaten with rods, once I was stoned, thrice I suffered a shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; In journeyings often, in perils of water, in perils of robbers, in perils of by my own country men, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea , in perils among false brethren ; In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fasting often, in cold and nakedness. Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. 2Cor.11:23-28.
Also, the Holy Ghost brought back to his memory all his letters to the churches, admonishing them to look always to God and not to money. How the Lord always provided everything for him and his companions. Paul saw many a saint destroy their lives through covetousness. Then he remembered the sweet fellowship with the Lord Jesus in all his sufferings.
Paul then fell on his face before God and the saints, crying with a loud voice, " Forgive me, Lord, in a moment of weakness I was deceived." Confessing his sin before God and men, he was instantly cleansed and given back a sound mind. The Apostle refused the TV shows and book tours. Shortly thereafter, he was beheaded.
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Christ and Mammon
The above article may be amusing, but deadly serious. Today's church is in the same danger and must cry out to the Lord in repentance. Is it possible to serve both money and God? It is amazing to see so much deception in the minds of God's people. Everywhere we go, there are machines, stores, and people who are trying to separate us from our earnings. I see many scratching their lottery tickets, hoping to hit it big. Even the saints are playing. One church in Chicago I visited was told to buy lottery tickets. This way if anyone won, their tithes would increase. The rationale was " why should the unbelievers be the only ones getting rich!" This is a very sad affair in the church. It is carnal, worldly, of the flesh. It is a stink in God's nostrils. This is an affront and shame in the church of God. While the church in many parts of the world is persecuted for its witness, we are playing God's heavenly lottery. All you have to do is sow a seed and soon you will be rich! Sowing means to plant your money into some ministry, and God will bless it, multiply, and sanctify it! Years ago, I watched as reverend IKE expounded on this great mystery: "Give us this day our daily bread, you all know what BREAD is, it's money." I also saw him on a TV show glittering with gold. When confronted about his lifestyle when many of his sowers were on welfare, he said, "it supposed to be that way." He was a true pioneer, a trailblazer in today's modern scam: how to fleece the sheep!
Dear saints, I know this sounds a bit hard, but it is very necessary. If this ruffles your feathers, good. I pray it will bring many to their senses; HOLY GHOST COMMON SENSE. The name it, claim it, prosperity club is about to hit the skids. The Lord loves his saints too much to let them continue in this fantasy of mammon, luxury, and ease. This may be a shock to some, but God's main purpose in salvation is to be conformed into the image of Christ. When the prosperity club saints make mammon, easy living, and as little suffering as possible the main theme of their salvation, they are also taking on an image: the BEAST. This is the spirit of anti-Christ. The spirit of LAWLESSNESS. The purpose of the enemy is to destroy the church. He has successfully infiltrated the church. It is my hope and prayer that the church would grasp: That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him : The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints. Eph.1:16-18
The literal meaning of "the riches of His glory" is "His glorious wealth". This glorious wealth is in US, for we are his inheritance! The apostle prays that we would understand this great truth. So beloveth, what do we have that our Lord has an inheritance in us? Do you really believe that when we die God inherits our MAMMON!? The inheritance the Lord has in us is:
According to the eternal purpose which He purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: Eph.3:11 God has securely deposited in His saints a great treasure. This treasure cannot be measured in worldly riches, for it is an eternal treasure. In the parables of the kingdom of God, we can clearly see this concept:
He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundred fold, some sixty, some thirty. Matt.13:22,23
Here is the key to understanding: the WORD OF GOD IS THE SEED SOWN. The purpose of giving money to a ministry is to sow the word of God, not to make you rich in mammon, but in good works. The main focus of our salvation must be to carry out God's eternal purpose in the earth.
Having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to the good pleasure which He purposed in Himself: That in the dispensation of the fulness of times ( eternity future ) He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and in earth; even in Him: In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of Him who worketh all things after the council of His will: That we should be to the praise of His glory, who first trusted in Christ. Eph.1:9-12
We have a great inheritance in Christ. We work it out in fear and trembling before a holy God. Then we give Him back the inheritance He gave us. How much you give back to God depends on how much you yield yourself to Him to be conformed to his very image. Sow little, reap little; sow much, reap much.
Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh....For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction which but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Cor.4:10-18
The Lord Jesus put it this way: And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
Matt. 10:38,39
The cross of our Savior was not made of ease and luxury, but of grief and sorrow. How in the world do you get a lifestyle of mammon from our Lord's life or any sincere followers? It takes a lot of wrangling and twisting of scripture, mixed with some filthy lucre and much covetousness. The worst part is that many saints buy into this deception. By taking scripture out of context of God's purpose for us under grace, the prosperity crowd makes it look like worldly riches are a given.The whole focus is on what's in it for me. If I sow more , I'll get more . Somehow we got the idea that God wants us 1st class. Along with this kind of thinking comes how do I fulfill my destiny, God's plan for my life? My brothers and sisters in Christ, do you not see the self-centered mindset in all this? Yes, the Lord has a plan for your life, your destiny.
But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect (mature), throughly furnished ( matured) unto all good works. 2Tim.3:14-17
Please note the words mature and matured. Saints, a three-year-old thinks it's all about them! The apostle Paul shows us how to follow Christ.
And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first ( foremost ) Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering , for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on Him to life everlasting. 1Tim.1:14-17
Paul makes it clear that the way the Lord Jesus is to be followed is the pattern set down in the apostle Paul's life and doctrine.
If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; He is proud knowing nothing...Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. 1Tim.6:3-5
Can anything be plainer? The apostle did not make this hard or mysterious. Plainly stated, mammon is not godliness. The apostle Paul taught the same doctrine that our Lord taught on godliness. If Christians would follow God's command to withdraw thyself from those who preach this mammon gospel, many churches would close down! The false profits who make $ merchandise of their flock would be out of business. That's a good thing. Let us take a look at some wholesome words of our Lord. Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come take up the cross and follow me. Mark 10:21 The cross is the crucifixion of our flesh. Without this, there can be no resurrected life. We must die to self before we can live to God in the Spirit. I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I but Christ liveth in me: and the life I live now in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Gal.2:20 The lifestyle of the rich and famous is not for serious believers. In the mammon gospel preachers thrive on the ignorance and carnality of the Saints. Their doctrine is a mixture of truth and lies. This is exactly what the devil did in the Garden of Eden. Was not Abraham rich, Job, and many others rich? Do we not inherit the blessings of Abraham, which include financial wealth ?
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. For to their power, I bear record,yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; Praying us with much entreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave them their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. 2Cor. 8:3-5
There was a famine in Jerusalem. Paul sought to bring relief from the churches. Here he commends the churches in Macedonia that in their great financial poverty that they sacrificed what little they had for others. Here is the lesson: Love little, give little. Love much, give much.
And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, ... And He called unto his disciples, and saith unto them, .... that this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want ( lack ) did cast in all that she had, even all her living. Mark13:42-44
The
truth of the matter, poor people (in general) give much more than those
not in want. The rich gave large sums, percentage-wise; however, it was
very little . If a millionaire gives fifty thousand dollars, this is a small part of his wealth and he feels no pain, because there is no sacrificial giving. The poor saint gives away much of his living to help others. His
lifestyle is one of sacrifice. Our Lord gives us His wisdom in this
story. This is why many cannot be trusted with riches until they first
give themselves and their lives unto the Lord. After
giving oneself unto the Lord, we learn that the true riches are to help
others. Mammon then appears for what it is: a cheap cover-up to keep
oneself MAMMONIZED! Those who deceive, deceive themselves. The Lord did
not save us to live it up in this wicked world. 1Jn.5:19
So what will it be, saints? His riches, which cannot be calculated in money, or the mammonized gospel of greed, deception, and death. Will you die in your sins proclaiming this lie? I pray not. Those who are born rich and others who have made their fortune can be a blessing from God. The curse comes when we are in Love with Money
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred (seduced) from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But thou , O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold of eternal life.... Charge them that are rich in this world, That they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches,... That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute(voluntarily), willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life . 1Tim.6:9-19
The Rich Young Ruler could not give up his possessions and follow the Lord,
because he was very rich. His mammonized lifestyle was too much to part with. He wanted to know what he lacked in his walk with God. He kept the commandments from his youth up, but sensed something was missing. The Lord Jesus loved him and told him what to do. Alas, it was just to much to give it all up, pick up the cross and follow Jesus. One day we will stand before the Lord. What will your foundation be? You can comfort yourself with mammon in this world or give it up for a good foundation in eternity. May the LORD help all of us to seek His Kingdom that you may lay hold of eternal life, and trust Him to supply our everyday needs. He is worthy of honour, respect, and obedience.
Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am therewith to be content. I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound : every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strenghtheneth me.... Not that I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.... But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
His servant, Chaplain Peter
To my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus,
What is the main theme of scripture? Is it to get rich? I want you to think on something; The riches of His glorious wealth.
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;...
Eph.1:7 It is in this glorious wealth that we must set our gaze upon. For the measuring rod of His wealth is not, nor can be measured in temporal life. If the Lord should bless us, either by healing, deliverance from evil vices, or financial blessings, it must be viewed from the eternal blessings. Eph.1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. Eph.1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
Dear saints, let us keep the main thing the main thing, Lest we bind ourselves to a curse. Temporary riches of this world are fleeting. Please remember your true inheritance :
Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;
26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
29 Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
GODSPEED, His servant ,Peter