Unholy Trinity

[Guest]

Two scriptures come to mind:

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

And regarding the masses who watch such deception:

And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

That's why the way is narrow. I believe more people will be saved during the millennium than now. Those saved now are the select few that will rule and reign with Christ. Many are called, few are chosen.

Jesus Saves

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25

[BlindSeeker]

23 years ago I was on a beach board walk in Hollywood Fl not far from TBN's main station holding up a sign crying out against TBN for promoting doctrines of devils . . . . it was amazing how hostile their supporters could get.

[Fez]

I agree with the OP, and it makes me sad to see the promises made. Also the sets and the costumes and hairdo's of the presenters.

I watched Hinn fly into a gathering in Nigeria in a chopper, and then be transported in a caravan of silver Hummer's to the "revival".

I then watch people in the audience (no congregation this), ready themselves so that when he waved his hands, everyone fell down and started having some sort of fit on the ground.

This damages the church in oh so many ways.

What can we, as believers do? We can't have the same platform has they do, they are too big.

We can pray against this abomination. And we need to be careful of directing new believers away from the worst and toward the best.

Angus Buchan for instance. He preaches in a field, with his farmers hat on and his bible clutched under his arm. And he preaches pure (sometimes it stings...) gospel. And asks for nothing except that one follows Jesus.

Wish there were more like him.

[terter]

This thread reminds me of Luke "God, I thank thee, that I am not as other ..."

[Guest]

This thread reminds me of Luke "God, I thank thee, that I am not as other ..."

I don't see what the issue is about pointing out when an organization is preaching "another" gospel, as Paul said. Heresy is heresy.

[BlindSeeker]

This thread reminds me of Luke "God, I thank thee, that I am not as other ..."

How about these, do they remind you of that too?

Ro 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren,

mark them

which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned

; and avoid them.

Ac 13:8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation)

[marked by name]

withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,

7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.

9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.

Ga 2:11 But when Peter

[openly rebuked and mentioned/marked by name]

was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.

2Ti 4:14 Alexander the coppersmith

[marked by name]

did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:

15 Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

[josephine tomczuk]

This thread reminds me of Luke "God, I thank thee, that I am not as other ..."

i'd agree with you.. if they were actually living and preaching the gospel, instead of this disgusting deceit they indulge in.

[nebula]

So . . . is anyone actually being edified by this conversation?

Is it building up anyone's faith?

Spurring anyone towards love and good fruit?

Anything excellent or praiseworthy to "think on" with this?

If not, how would we make it this way?

[josephine tomczuk]

I agree with the OP, and it makes me sad to see the promises made. Also the sets and the costumes and hairdo's of the presenters.

I watched Hinn fly into a gathering in Nigeria in a chopper, and then be transported in a caravan of silver Hummer's to the "revival".

I then watch people in the audience (no congregation this), ready themselves so that when he waved his hands, everyone fell down and started having some sort of fit on the ground.

This damages the church in oh so many ways.

What can we, as believers do? We can't have the same platform has they do, they are too big.

We can pray against this abomination. And we need to be careful of directing new believers away from the worst and toward the best.

Angus Buchan for instance. He preaches in a field, with his farmers hat on and his bible clutched under his arm. And he preaches pure (sometimes it stings...) gospel. And asks for nothing except that one follows Jesus.

Wish there were more like him.

there are some wonderful examples of people publishing the true gospel, but sadly are overlooked. i find comfort that the Lord knows those who are His. we can't change things, but He can. it's good that we can pray.

[OneLight]

So . . . is anyone actually being edified by this conversation?

Is it building up anyone's faith?

Spurring anyone towards love and good fruit?

Anything excellent or praiseworthy to "think on" with this?

If not, how would we make it this way?

I am being encouraged not to follow false teachings which edifies His truth in me. Where would the love for our brothers and sisters in us be if we did not warn them of what to watch out for and to stay away from? Being silent when truth should be spoken is not showing love or bearing good fruit.

John 4:24

"God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.