A MESSAGE FOR MESSIANIC JEWS

BethelMinistires.com FOR SALE

I purchased this domain name on 9/11/1999 (exactly two years before the infamous "9/11") and have published on-line many articles containing profound scriptural truths that are invaluable for end-time Christians and that you haven't heard preached, taught or published by anyone else on this planet, primarily because there are very few true Christians who love Jesus enough to meet the three conditions to become a true learner (disciple) of Jesus and learn these truths directly from Him and His written Word by His Holy Spirit.

To my great sorrow and grief these indispensable truths have, for the overwhelmingly vast majority of hundreds of thousands of Christian visitors from virtually every country on this planet, fallen on deaf ears (notwithstanding the fact that Christian visitors have racked up more than 2,400,000 page views and I have received thousands of emails and letters).

Here's the bottom line: Unless the Lord clearly shows me by motivating only ten Christians on this planet to write to me and tell me they have been blessed by the Lord by reading the articles on this website, the plug will be pulled on this website on 9/11 of 2010.

In other words, I am going to tell my web host to "pull it" just as Mr. Larry Silverstein, a Zionist Jew, suggested to "pull it" regarding the controlled demolition of Building 7 on 9/11 of 2001.

God will soon "pull it" on America, anyway, just as He did with Sodom and Gomorrah. Before that happens, perhaps I can sell my valuable domain name ("Bethel" in Hebrew means "House of God") and my lovely wife and I can take a vacation and get some greatly needed rest from this grievous and (considering the large number of Christian visitors) virtually unfruitful ministry of the past 11 years. As a matter of fact, it has been 11 years since my wife and I have had a vacation.

With nine or less respondents, the domain name BethelMinistries.com (without any articles or content) will be sold to the highest bidder (I reserve the right of refusal) in U.S. dollars before 9/18/2010, and I expect, because of lack of interest by Christians on this planet, this website will be off-line 9/11/2010.

May the Lord richly bless you with spiritual blessings.

In Christ Jesus,
Harry Bethel

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"Welcome to BethelMinistries.com"

Harry Bethel was born and reared in Georgia. Before he was saved he served in the U.S. Navy, worked in Operations-Intelligence Division with a NATO Secret clearance and received an Honorable Discharge. Before he was saved he graduated from the University of Georgia, was a YMCA and PADI certified scuba diver, a FAA licensed airplane pilot and began skydiving, trying to find something to fill that void in his bosom that only Jesus Christ can fill.

(Incidentally, Harry does not believe it is God's perfect will for Christians to attend public schools, including colleges and universities. The same is true with so-called Christian schools, Bible colleges and seminaries because of the great apostasy of these last days. Relatively few Christians have the discernment or wisdom to see the veracity of this.)

He has traveled to more than 20 countries including Sudan, Yemen, Cuba (Guantanamo Bay), Greece, Madagascar, Spain, Italy, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Canada.

Jesus saved Harry and filled him with the Holy Spirit on 10/25/1980.

In 1984 Harry became a disciple of Jesus Christ according to the three conditions set forth in Luke 14 (something that relatively few Christians today have actually done. This is the main reason why there is so much false teaching by true Christians, including pastors, Bible teachers and seminary professors). Becoming a disciple (learner) of Jesus by literally giving up all of one's possessions (Lk. 14:33), is not the same as a "vow of poverty."

After a Christian becomes a disciple of Jesus, the Lord will, in due time, give him or her all that one needs to minister to others (and perhaps more). Harry and his wife live below the average income level of Christians in America.

The Lord has always been faithful to provide enough to buy food and to pay rent, utilities, and expenses to minister to others. Harry has not had any credit cards or borrowed any money for any reason for more than 25 years --- a testimony to the faithfulness of Jesus Christ, who provides for all of those who obey His New Testament commandments (one of which is to "Owe nothing to anyone" Romans 13:8).

Harry has suffered much persecution, including being thrown into jail and prison; something that very few Christians in America have ever experienced. ("Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted" 2 Timothy 3:12.)

Harry is non-denominational. He preaches, teaches and writes concerning the whole counsel of God, without "pet doctrines" and with an emphasis on practical application of the Scriptures.

In 1987 he resigned without retirement from the telephone company by which he was employed, depending on the Lord, and devoted the next three years entirely to the study of the Bible.

He has been a dedicated student of the Bible since he was saved. He had already searched far and wide for a suitable Bible college or seminary to attend, but the Lord made it clear to him the astonishing truth that what Christians needed to learn in these last days of apostasy is not taught in any Bible college or seminary.

Harry has carefully and prayerfully read the entire Bible ten times, or more, and the New Testament more than 20 times in a half-dozen versions in addition to his studying for writing and preaching, and daily devotional reading.

He has had a writing ministry for more than 20 years with readers from more than 200 countries, including Cuba, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Palestinian Territories and the Vatican.

He has written more than 100 articles, booklets, and a book about end-time Christianity. He has been published in Pulpit Helps with more than 100,000 circulation and other publications such as Voice of the Nazarene, Voice In The Wilderness and Last Days Journal. Some of his writings have been translated into German, Portuguese and the Telegu language in India.

The Lord has blessed his website ministry with more than 2,400,000 page views and innumerable letters from all over the world.

On 8/16/1980 the Lord showed him a very clear vision of the earth engulfed in flames and He told him, "The world is coming to an end." (He has only had one vision and no dreams from the Lord.) See 2 Peter 3:10-12 for the biblical account of the vision God showed Harry.

Harry declined an offer from FOX News to participate in a televised debate. The Lord did not call him to debate, but rather to proclaim the truths of God's Word.

On this website Harry's writing is generally in a popular style, rather than scholarly, with an element of profundity so that the reader with average intelligence and the intellectual might seek a closer walk with Jesus.

Harry and his wife Linda live in Virginia.

How To Contact Harry Bethel

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Can you think outside your church-box?

About The Author

Getting Accustomed To The Dark

We are living in the darkest of the spiritual dark ages when there has never been more artificial LIGHT. (And the vast majority of true Christians love it this way.)

The Mark Of The Beast --- 666
THE TRUTH ABOUT 666
A must read! Find out what the Bible says about the Mark.

Big-Time Accountability

Is your pastor teaching you, your wife and your children false doctrines? Read these articles to find out. You will have to account to Jesus Christ on the Day of Judgment for what you allow your pastor to teach you and your family. Yes, really.

Should Christians Keep The Sabbath?
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE SABBATH
A clear refutation of one of the most hotly debated doctrines among Christians.

TODAY'S NEWS???

"In the last days difficult times will come... men... will be lovers of money" (2 Timothy 3:1-2).

"The borrower is slave to the lender" (Proverbs 22:7). "Owe no man anything" (Romans 13:8).

The Great Enslavement
THE TRUTH ABOUT SLAVERY
One of the most profound articles you will ever read.

If the Holy Spirit would open your spiritual eyes to "see" all, or even most, of the truths presented on this website, your understanding of God and His ways and your purpose in life would forever be changed by an immeasurable amount, for your eternal benefit.

The Holocaust
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST
Finally, the gut-wrenching truth is revealed. Because of the greatest cover-up in history you won't find this truth anywhere else.

"Another kind of religious leader must arise among us. He must be of the old prophet type, a man who has seen visions of God and has heard a voice from the Throne. When he comes (and I pray God there will be not one but many) he will stand in flat contradiction to everything our smirking, smooth civilization holds dear. He will contradict, denounce and protest in the name of God and will earn the hatred and opposition of a large segment of Christendom." (A.W. Tozer)

The Deceitfulness Of Riches
THE TRUTH ABOUT MONEY AND WEALTH
Many people, including Christians, are deceived about money. Are you?

Mushroom Clouds For The USA ???

"And the kings of the earth...will...see the smoke of her burning...For in one hour your judgment has come...in one hour she has been laid waste" (Revelation 18:9-19).

Democracy---A Scriptural Perspective
THE TRUTH ABOUT DEMOCRACY
Were the founders of the good ole 'US of A' Christians? What does God think about Democracy?

Non-Essential Priorities

Did you pray and read your Bible this morning before beginning your day? Why not?

This website is for spiritual prime-rib eaters, not spiritual vegetarians.
All Christians enter at your own risk.
(If you don't know what we mean, you'll soon find out.)

"No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God" (Luke 9:62).

Should Christians Tithe?
THE TRUTH ABOUT TITHING
How much should Christians give? Is tithing required by God under the New Covenant? Read this and find out how your "pa$tor" has bee deceiving you.

Beloved Christian, you can learn more relevant, important, scriptural truths reading all the articles on this website than you could learn by attending any church, seminary or Bible college on this planet. The problem is, more than 99% of all Christians cannot handle most of the scriptural truths presented herein (especially so-called pastors, seminary professors and Bible teachers). YES, REALLY.

The Loneliness Of The Christian By A.W. Tozer
A very encouraging article for those who are seeking real Christian fellowship.

Confounding Contradictions

To have a correct concept of God it must include the following: God is in absolute control of all His creation. He is absolutely perfect in all that He says and does. Anything that you believe that contradicts this is false.

It's Time To Come Out Of The Churches
The truth about worship and fellowship in the churches.

Elusive Vapors

You are probably going to die within a relatively few years, then what are you going to do?

How To Contact Us

Only Qualified Men Should Apply

In the first century twelve disciples of Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, turned the world upside down. Now, in the end-time apostasy of true Christians, we need a dozen men who are disciples of Jesus and who have been filled with the Holy Spirit to turn Christianity right side up; but apparently there aren't twelve men who meet these qualifications. Come, Lord Jesus.

God's Ultimate Warning To Christians
"Well-written and the TRUTH."
"This is the best read I have ever read!!!!"
"Very powerful and profound."
"Amen. Absolutely true."

Do $ Signs Blur Your Vision?

Which part of "the borrower is slave to the lender" and "owe no man anything" do you not understand? (Proverbs 22:7; Romans 13:8).

The So-Called Great Commission
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE GREAT COMMISSION
Did you know that the entire world was evangelized in the first century? That is what God said in His Word. Do you believe God's Word?

"A scoffer does not listen to rebuke" (Proverbs 13:1).

The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Hoax
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE RAPTURE
What the Bible really says about the rapture and related events. Most Christians don't really want to know the truth about this.

Worthless Sacrifices

Praying is no substitute for obeying. To obey is better than sacrifice.

The Pre-Flood Days
Did some people really live more than 900 years? Read this to find out.

Encouraging Words From Our Visitors

"Sir, your teachings are so profound, so Spirit-led, and so scriptural that I almost weep at reading them."

Questions And Answers
Very interesting questions with very interesting, but brief answers.

Gluttons For Punishment

Beloved Christian, are ALL of your trials, tribulations and heartaches working together for your good? If you truly love God they are. Otherwise, they aren't. Read Romans 8:28.

The Pastor Phenomenon
Many Christians agree that God did not send any woman to be a pastor. What most Christians don't realize is that God did not send any man on this planet to be a pastor, either. If any man says that God sent him to be a pastor he is lying, deceived, deluded, or all three. The truths presented in this profound article irrefutably prove this. After reading these truths it would be irrational for anyone to think that his or her pastor was sent by God to be a pastor. Now, what are YOU going to do?

A Loving Kick

An example of genuine love is a prophet who disturbs comfortable Christians, like the giraffe who kicks her newborn baby so that it will get up out of its comfort zone and avoid being devoured by the enemy.

The Truth About Zionism

Zionism, supported by Christ-rejecting, unsaved Jews and deluded Christians, will be used by God as a platform from which the Jewish Antichrist will arise.

A Message For Roman Catholics
THE TRUTH ABOUT CATHOLICISM
Is Catholicism true Christianity?

Horrific Horizon

"A quart of wheat for a day's wages" (Revelation 6:6). Sound prophetic? Are you spiritually ready for what's on the horizon? Read these articles and find out!

Get out of your deplorable spiritual rut.
Read these articles and apply the truths to your life.
The choice is yours.

Five Unforgivable Sins

Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Lk. 12:10)
Not repenting unto salvation (Lk. 13:3)
Forfeiting one's salvation (Heb. 6:4-6)
Taking the Mark of the Beast (Rev. 14:11)
Unforgiveness (Mt. 6:15)

The Art Of Almost Saying Something
Most "pastors" today have this gift. Very enlightening article.

A Word To The Wise

Conventional wisdom is usually foolishness to God. This website presents unconventional wisdom of God. Sorry to say, the vast majority of true Christians prefer the ear-tickling conventional wisdom of all the end-time charlatans.

Can A Christian Have A Demon?
In light of the worsening conditions, you really do need to know this truth.

"We desperately need seers who can see through the mist---Christian leaders with prophetic vision. Unless they come soon it will be too late for this generation. And if they do come we will no doubt crucify a few of them in the name of our worldly orthodoxy." (A.W. Tozer)

Truth AND Consequences

The more scriptural truth you teach and apply to your life the fewer Christian friends and supporters you will have. Don't believe it? Try it and see.

The Lake Of Fire
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE LAKE OF FIRE
What is the Lake of Fire and eternal damnation really like? Turn on your speakers and find out.

Multitudes of Mortal Enemies

Have I become your enemy because I tell you the truth? (Galatians 4:16).

A Message For Messianic Jews
THE TRUTH ABOUT MESSIANIC JEWS
Exposing the heresy of this diabolical movement. (This article has been read and hated by more than 30,000 people.)

All Options Are Off The Table

God does not have a Plan B. He knows what He is doing. Always has.

This website is a clear and present danger to Satan's cause.
Are you aiding and abetting Satan by rejecting
any of the truths presented on this website?

Encouraging Words From Our Visitors

"Prophets have ALWAYS been known to stretch EVERYONE. And, so much of what you write needs to be said. It truly does."

Unity Of The Spirit Or The spirit Of Unity?
Which do you prefer?

Do you have the highest level of honesty, integrity and dependability of any person you know? Why not?

Counting The Cost
Have you really counted the cost of following Jesus?

Convincing Liars

Would you be lying if you told God that you love Him with all your heart, soul, mind and strength?

Should Christians Buy Insurance?
The truth about insurance.

Decisions, Decisions

The closer an unmarried Christian walks with the Lord, the fewer suitable Christian marriage partners there are on this planet. However, a single person seeking a marriage partner should let the Lord make the choice, if any.

An Important Read

Beloved Visitor,

If you are a "pastor" or "elder" or "deacon" or "evangelist" some of the scriptural truths revealed in this website will GREATLY interfere with your "ministry."

Quotes From A.W. Tozer
Tozer had a way with words---few and powerful. Most Christians couldn't handle his sermons a generation ago, and even more cannot handle them today!

Are You Foolish?

All atheists and agnostics know there is a God (Rom. 1:18-20; Jn. 1:9), but they will not admit it, and lie about what they know to be the truth. Therefore, it is the ultimate absurdity to debate the existence of God.

"The fool says in his heart there is no God" (Psalm 14:1).

The Great Omission---The Last Word on The KJV Debate
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE KING JAMES VERSION
This is the ultimate mouth-stopper for the KJV-Only crowd!

Darker Than Dark

Scientists say there is a phenomenon in outer space called "dark matter" that does not emit or reflect any light. Sad to say, today, there is a lot of dark matter in most Bible teachers. "If the 'light' that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!" (Matthew 6:23).

The Ten Commandments Are Not For Christians
We have a higher calling than the O.T. saints.

Incomparable Entertainment

Inside the church-box is smoke and mirrors and noise. Outside you can see and hear if you have "eyes" and "ears."

Compromising Christians
THE TRUTH ABOUT COMPROMISING
Find out what the ultimate compromise is!

Encouraging Words From Our Visitors

"Your website has literally blown me away."

Apostasy? What Apostasy?

If the vast majority of true Christians are not apostate then the return of Jesus is NOT near. "With regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him...Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first" (2 Thessalonians 2:1 & 3).

40 Of Hell's Best-Kept Secrets Concerning Money And Wealth
If you don't embrace a biblical understanding of money, you don't have a right relationship with God and you are worshipping a figment of your imagination. You CANNOT serve God and money.

Does "Gay" Sound Better To God Than "Homo" or "Sodomite"?

Regardless of what any group or society or government says about homosexuality, it is an abominable sin in the sight of God. All practicing homosexuals are demonized and should repent and be saved from their sins. God's judgment is coming upon America for this and many other perversions and sins.

10 Things Your Pastor Does Not Want You To Know
Look at this. Very revealing!

"Christianity is so entangled with the world that millions never guess how radically they have missed the New Testament pattern. Compromise is everywhere." (A.W. Tozer)

Eternal Rewards---Receiving And Losing
THE TRUTH ABOUT REWARDS
Did you know that many true Christians will lose rewards for all eternity? Are you going to be one of them?

"Please, Lord, just one last retreat before you return."

It's time to forsake all the Christian retreats and make some advancements for the glory of Christ.

Whadaya Mean?

Pastors don't want to understand the scriptural truths on this website when their salary depends on NOT understanding them.

Apparently, God gives all His true prophets a sense of humor. This helps them to keep their sanity while trying to reach the overwhelming multitude of backslidden, lukewarm saints who are merely playing church. God will get the last laugh.

A Letter From Russia
What Russian Christians think about Rock Music!

The Three-God Straw Man

For the Jesus-Only crowd: There is only ONE God, not three. However, the Oneness Doctrine is unscriptural. The Trinitarian Doctrine IS scriptural. Trinity = 1 X 1 X 1 = 1, NOT 1 + 1 + 1 = 3.

If you aren't ready to die for Jesus, you aren't ready to live for Him.

An Article On Amusements By Charles Finney (1792-1875)
THE TRUTH ABOUT SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND AMUSEMENTS
A biblical look at what God thinks about Christians who think they are on a playground instead of a battleground.

The World's Oldest Cover-up

Adam and Eve "sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves." (Genesis 3:7)

Should Christians Watch TV?
THE TRUTH ABOUT WATCHING TV
TV is probably Satan's best tool---just ahead of the Internet!

Asking All The Wrong Questions

A question to ask is not whether God loves everyone, but do you love God---with all your heart, soul, mind and strength---and if not, why?

The Menace Of The Religious Movie
By A.W. Tozer. Find out how God feels about "Christian" drama "ministries" and "Christian" actors. You will be enlightened!

Electric Blankets

Most preachers create a lot of HEAT, but not much light.

The Church Is Losing Discernment
Do you have any discernment? Most Christians don't.

In 2003 and on 10/6/2007 President George W. Bush said, "...I believe in an Almighty God, and I believe that all the world, whether they be Muslim, Christian, or any other religion, prays to the same God. That's what I believe."

This is explicitly contrary to the Bible. "He who does not honor the Son [Jesus Christ] does not honor [God] the Father, who sent Him" (John 5:23). "God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in TRUTH" (John 4:24). Jesus said, "I am THE way and the TRUTH and the life. NO ONE comes to [God] the Father except through Me" (John 14:6).

Pre-Tribulation Rapture---Fact or Fable?
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE PRE-TRIBULATION RAPTURE TEACHING
Will Christians be raptured before the Great Tribulation? Read this to know for sure.

Difficult Question With An Easy Answer

Beloved pastor or Bible teacher, in light of the dire warning of James 3:1, why do you teach so many false doctrines?

Beloved Christian, please don't take your rejection of these scriptural truths more seriously than you should. After all, it will only affect what you do for all eternity, and no longer.

Encouraging Words From Our Visitors

"I trust and pray that your wonderful website is touching thousands with the much needed truth in the current apostasy so prevalent in today's body of believers."

Unsaved In The Church
Are you a "church member" on your way to Hell?

Living On Borrowed Time

The general acceptance of, or indifference toward, homosexuality is enough to warrant God's immediate, total destruction of America.

All The New Testament Commandments
Do you love Jesus? He said if you love Him, keep His commandments. (He DID NOT say to keep the Mosaic Law, if you are a Christian.) "The one who says, "I have come to know Him [Jesus], and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him" (1 Jn. 2:4).

Your earthly net worth eventually won't amount to a hill of beans. What is your eternal net worth? READ THESE ARTICLES AND GET A VERY CLOSE ESTIMATE.

About The Author

Thank Satan For Fig Leaves

Most Christians today are wearing fig leaves rather than the whole armor of God. Ponder this.

Divorce and Remarriage --- What Does The Bible Really Say?
Finally, the truth is revealed about this all-important and hotly debated topic.

Maximizing Prophets

A false "profit" is one who tries to make you think that you will profit by sending your money to him.

How To Contact Us

"Men who have been used of God in any generation from Calvary down to this hour have not invented and preached new truths. They have simply had the anointed vision to discover truths that had been obscured by the overemphasis of certain other truths." (A.W. Tozer)

"Truth consists not merely in correct doctrine but in correct doctrine to which is added the inward enlightenment of the Holy Spirit...John the Baptist said, "A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven" (John 3:27). He was not referring to men's gifts. He was speaking of spiritual truth." (A.W. Tozer)

The Great Postponement
Do you want to know why Jesus has not come back yet?

Futile Figments

Everyone, who is not born again, including Jews and everyone else no matter how "religious" they are, does not worship the one and only true God, they only worship a figment of their imagination. Jesus said, "He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him" (Jn. 5:24) and "God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in TRUTH" (Jn. 4:24).

The Chastening Of The Lord
THE TRUTH ABOUT CHASTENING
A very important message for the "Name-It-And-Claim-It" crowd (and all other Christians).

Decisions, Decisions

Rejecting LIGHT results in greater DARKNESS. Are you rejecting any of the LIGHT presented in this website?

What's in A Name, Anyway?

In these last days of apostasy Fundamentalists are not very fundamental, Evangelicals are not very evangelistic, Literalists don't interpret the Bible literally, Conservatives are not very conservative, Protestants don't protest (Catholicism), Separatists are not very separated, Charismatics don't have much charisma, Pentecostals are not filled with the Holy Spirit, and Holiness Christians are not very holy.

Do You Love To Quote Scripture?

Christians like to quote John 3:16 but they refuse to quote what Jesus said to Christians in Revelation 3:16---"Because you are lukewarm...I will vomit you out..."

Should Christians Borrow Money?
THE TRUTH ABOUT INDEBTEDNESS
Most Christians are deceived about this important teaching from the Bible. Are you?

Never confuse boldness with pride.
Never confuse righteous indignation with arrogance.
Elijah taunted the priests ("pastors") of Baal and Jesus cleansed the temple with a whip.

Encouraging Words From Our Visitors

"Mr. Bethel---Thank you for your absolutely beautiful response to my letter about wives in submission and its abuse. I was thoroughly overwhelmed by your intelligence and eloquence...Your insight and profound language were icing on the cake!!!"

What Is Faith?
Most Christians don't know!
THE TRUTH ABOUT FAITH

Are You Afraid To Die?

"Perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love" (1 John 4:18).

What Is Grace?
Most Christians don't know!
THE TRUTH ABOUT GRACE

An Inconvenient Truth

There are serial killers all around us. Just go to the nearest abortion clinic and you will find them every day. (Some of them are called medical doctors, some are called nurses, and some are called expectant mothers.)

Messy Movements

There is a significant survivalist, suffering-avoidance movement that is growing today, even among true Christians. Those wannabe hero-leaders and their followers would be better off if they planted tulips.

"Whoever wishes to save his life will lose it" (Mat. 16:25). "Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell" (Mat. 10:28). "The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world" (2 Cor. 10:4). "Do not worry about you life, as to what you will eat; nor for your body, as to what you will put on...Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they have no storeroom nor barn, and yet God feeds them; how much more valuable you are than the birds!" (Lk. 12:22-24), et al.

Do these truths interfere with your Movement?

The Deep Things of Satan
"Outstanding article...it's about time someone wrote about this subject...God bless you for writing this!"
"Amen and amen."
"Thank you...very eye opening."

A Doughnut A Day Keeps.....Well, You Know.

Christians are being fed by their "pastors" spiritual box-lunches that are full of junk food and harmful additives---and they gobble it up.

Have You Counted The Cost?

Rejection of biblical truth is in direct proportion to the cost involved (monetary, position, friends, family, church, other Christians, etc.).

Smokescreens
Why do so many true Christians hate this article?

Encouraging Words From Our Visitors

"Well done!!!! Finally someone who is listening to God, and not the teachings of man."

"Love is patient, love is kind...Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the TRUTH" (1 Corinthians 13:4-6).

Mother Teresa's Teaching vs. The Bible
THE TRUTH ABOUT MOTHER TERESA
Brief quotations that expose her false teaching.

5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD READ ALL THE ARTICLES ON THIS WEBSITE:

1. Because there are many very important scriptural truths herein that aren't taught in any Bible college or seminary, nor by any pastors or Bible teachers.

2. Because the truth will set you free.

3. By reading, comprehending and applying these truths to your life, you will benefit for all eternity more than you would otherwise.

4. Embracing truth makes you spiritually powerful. If you embrace anything that isn't true, then to that extent your spiritual power is diminished. "If that 'light' within you is darkness [false teaching], how great is that darkness."

5. Being set free from doctrinal error not only empowers you, but brings more glory to Jesus Christ who is the Truth personified.

There comes a time in the life of all Christians when they admit that they embraced much false teaching, for various reasons---it was easier than embracing the truth, the cost was too high, self-deceived, ad nauseam. Sad to say, for many Christians, that time will be on the Day of Judgment.

Very Provocative Thoughts
MUST READ

Busy About Whose Business?

God does not send a man to do very much for Him until he has met the three conditions to be a disciple and has been filled with the Holy Spirit. If this is true, and it is, then the vast majority of Christians are doing things that God did not send them to do.

Irrelevant Truths

If a church has a huge membership, or if a book (except the Bible) sells millions of copies, you can be sure of this: the truths that need to be heard by Christians are not being presented, or we are not living in the last days of apostasy and the Lord's return is not near. Think about it.

P.S. Very few of all the Bibles purchased today are actually being read.

Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?
THE TRUTH ABOUT CHRISTMAS
Jesus said to remember His death---not His birth---until He comes. Satan perverts everything and Christians eagerly embrace his perversions. (More than 30,000 people have read this article.)

Loving The Darkness

Most Christians, instead of walking in the bright center of the path where Jesus is walking, are on the perilous periphery where the shadows fade into darkness.

"When the children of God accept the world's values it is time some Christians spoke up. Babylon may have her gods, her own way of life and moral standards. It is when Israel [the Church] begins to adopt them that the prophet of God becomes responsible to rise and cry out against them." (A.W. Tozer)

Trimming Calvin's TULIP
THE TRUTH ABOUT CALVINISM
No honest, rational Calvinist can carefully read this article and continue to embrace some of Calvin's teachings. Period.

Here A Friend, There A Friend, Everywhere A Friend

The closer you walk with Jesus the fewer Christian friends you will have. Did you read that correctly? The closer you walk with Jesus the fewer Christian friends you will have.

Have you ever told God that you don't care what the truth is, you just want to know what it is so you can obey---and meant it with all your heart? Why not?

Who Do You Think Is Lying?
Can you figure out who it is that is lying in this brief article?

Encouraging Words From Our Visitors

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Obscure Christians

If all of Luther's and Calvin's teachings had been scriptural, no one today would know who they were. Ponder this.

Bishops, Elders, and Deacons
THE TRUTH ABOUT CHURCH GOVERNMENT
Find out how the early churches were organized.

Don't Fret

There is no one in Hell who does not deserve to be there, and there is no one in Heaven who is not supposed to be there. God knows what He is doing.

The Subjection And Silence of Women
THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN SUBMITTING TO THEIR HUSBANDS
One reason why there is so much trouble in American homes---including homes of Christians. Have you fallen for the devil's tricks?

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is LOVE" (1 Corinthians 13:13).

Humility
Are you proud of your humility?

The Last Day
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE END TIME
This article will help you to understand the Revelation better than any other you have ever read. Really.

Remarkable End-time Leadership

Most mothers will not control their children, which is God-ordained, but they control or try to control their husbands, which is not God-ordained.

A "blind leap of faith" is not faith, it is stupidity.

Pornography
Addressing a serious problem among Christians, including so-called church leaders. Did you know that reportedly 25% of so-called "pastors" are addicted to pornography?

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"I cannot express with words the encouragement and joy I received when I read [your articles]."

This website will wow you or woe you or make you yawn.
A lot of sleepy, lukewarm Christians leave this website. Enjoy your nap.

What Does It Profit A Man to Gain The Whole World?

Did you give up everything to become a learner of Truth (Jesus) according to Luke 14:33 so you could be set free from all the false teaching you embraced? Why not?

Smokin' or Non-Smokin'?

After the Judgment are you going to the Smoking or to the Non-Smoking section?

"The smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever" (Rev. 14:11).

A Message For America

Problems, Problems

You may not like some of the truths presented on this website --- you may even hate them. None of them can be refuted by the Bible because all of them are true. Your real problem is not with the the author of these articles; your problem is with God.

"LOVE your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44).

A Pitiful Sight
Most Christians don't even suspect what is really happening. This accurately sums up the condition of most Christians today. How about you?

Who Do You Believe?

If a heretic is someone who professes false doctrine, then the vast majority of Christians today are heretics, and they all consider a man a heretic whose teachings are ALL TRUE. Think about it.

Eve is in Heaven, Adam is Hell
Yes, really.

Beloved Christian, are you rejecting any of the scriptural truths presented on this website? If so, God has only one thing to say to you: REPENT!

Yes, really.

Who Wants To Die?

There would be much less deception in the lives of Christians if they were dead to self.

Table Of Denominational Doctrines
Some representative endtime denominations and their doctrines.

Encouraging Words From Our Visitors

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Progress

A civilized, Christian nation is one in which the legislators and/or courts allow people to kill their unborn children, publish and distribute pornography, commit sodomy, and has a 50% divorce rate, has more than two million people in jail or prison, and a majority of the high school students are fornicators. A primitive, pagan society is one that has not yet progressed to this level.

A Message For Your "Pastor"

Join The Crowd

The vast, vast majority of true Christians are merely "playing church." If you don't believe this you are one of them.

There's A New Heaven Coming
THE TRUTH ABOUT HEAVEN
Did you know the present heaven will soon burn up?

Out of The Abundance of The Heart The Mouth Speaketh

Did you tell Jesus today that you love Him with all your heart, soul, mind and strength? Why not?

Unforgiveness
THE TRUTH ABOUT UNFORGIVENESS
Why do so many Christian readers ABSOLUTELY HATE this article? According to our website statistics most Christians are harboring unforgiveness in their heart. In the last days "the love of most [Christians] will grow cold" (Mt. 24:12).

Are You An Atheistic Fool, Or Just A Fool?

An atheist is someone who thinks he is hurting God by denying His existence. God says that man or woman is a fool. ("A fool says in his heart there is no God.")

Underground Church?
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE UNDERGROUND CHURCH
Jesus said whoever wants to save his life will lose it. Jesus also said the fearful will have their part in the Lake of Fire. Many Christians today are sending their money to support those who are going to burn for all eternity. Think about it. Read this article.

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"Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us" (Ephesians 5:2).

What is The Church?

You Must Be Born Again. Once.

Some people who believe in reincarnation believe they have been born many times. Their problem is, they never have been born again.

Aiding And Abetting
Extremely important.

A Real Shocker!

Beloved Christian, if you think you're not going to be judged at the Great White Throne Judgment, you are in for the biggest shock of your life!

Read this.

"The radical element in testimony and life that once made Christians hated by the world is missing from present-day evangelicalism." (A.W. Tozer)

About The Author

God Says You Can't, You Say You Can. Who Can We Believe?

The last word to the Christian Prosperity Name-It-And-Claim-It crowd: You cannot serve God and money.

Repentance---A Forgotten Doctrine
THE TRUTH ABOUT REPENTANCE
The word "repent" is not used in most evangelistic messages or tracts today, as it was in years past. Why not?

Beloved Christian,

If you embrace and apply to your life the scriptural truths presented on this website, on the Day of Judgment you will be VERY glad you did. Yes, really.

This website is cutting-edge Christianity using the sharpest double-edge sword--- God's Word.
(Be careful not to cut yourself.)

Is God's Love UNconditional?

Jesus said, "IF [conditional] you obey My commands [there are approx. 180 N.T. commandments], you will remain in My love" (John 15:10).

"Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated" (Romans 9:13).

Jesus said to Christians who were in Him, "Because you are lukewarm [toward Me]...I will vomit you out" (Rev. 3:16).

Sorry if the above scriptural truths interfere with your pastor's theology.

Who is Your Accountant?

There are many Christian charlatans out there who believe God is an asset to their ministry.

Persecution And Martyrdom---The New Testament Norm
THE TRUTH ABOUT SUFFERING
A sobering truth in a day when Christians are being taught suffering-avoidance, entertainment and fun.

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Jesus said He was about to vomit out lukewarm Christians in Laodecia. Are you part of God's vomit and don't know it? Find out here.

Nuff Said

A fool has no wisdom. A wise man knows he needs more wisdom.

Suitable Employment For Christians
Is what you do to earn a living pleasing to God? Do you really want to know? Read this to find out.

When Probability Approaches Zero

Trying to get a lukewarm Christian to become a hot Christian is like trying to change a glow worm into a torch. Trying to get a hot Christian to become a true disciple of Jesus is like trying to change a torch into the sun.

"We are making converts to an effete type of Christianity that bears little resemblance to that of the New Testament. The average so-called Bible Christian in our times is but a wretched parody on true sainthood. Yet we put millions of dollars behind movements to perpetuate this degenerate form of religion and attack the man who dares to challenge the wisdom of it." (A.W. Tozer)

It's A Man's World
THE TRUTH ABOUT A MAN'S ROLE
See what God has to say about Women's Lib and the feminist movement. ALL feminists (and MANY Christian women) HATE this article with a passion.

Christians Can Choose Their Destiny; Everyone Else Can't

The centuries-old debate on free will versus no free will is finally settled---Man has the freewill to choose anything except God. If God chooses a man, then the man can choose God. The problem is, the chosen man then has the ability to reject God (and His truths). Beloved, are you rejecting any of God's truths presented in this website?

Unlimited Atonement
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ATONEMENT
A clear refutation of the Limited Atonement doctrine.

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Profound Loneliness

Jesus Christ was the loneliest person who ever walked on this planet.

Everyone who is cast into the Lake of Fire will experience greater loneliness than Jesus did.

How To Know The Truth
THE TRUTH ABOUT HOW TO KNOW THE TRUTH
The truth will set you free, not only from sin, but from the deception of false teaching. Did you know that most Christians really do not want to know the truth? Are you one of the majority?

If your pastor teaches that Christians will not be judged at the Great White Throne Judgment, either he or God is not telling the truth. Who do you think is lying?

"When the Son of Man comes...He will sit on His glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before Him; and He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats; and He will put the sheep [Christians] on His right, and the goats [unsaved] on His left" (Mat. 25:31-33).

"We will all stand before the judgment seat of God...So then each one of us [Christians] will give an account of himself to God" (Rom. 14:10, 12). "For we [Christians] must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad" (2 Cor. 5:10). "God will judge both the righteous man and the wicked man" (Ecc. 3:17). "For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil" (Ecc. 12:14).

Christ "is ready to judge the living [Christians] and the dead [unsaved]" (1 Peter 4:5).

"Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment" (James 3:1).

The Divorce Solution

Husband, why don't you love your wife as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for it? Wife, why don't you submit to your husband in everything?

How To Know The Will Of God
THE TRUTH ABOUT HOW TO KNOW THE WILL OF GOD
Why do so many true Christians hate this article?

A Refutation Of Preterism
THE TRUTH ABOUT PRETERISM
Preterism is the false belief that all end-time prophecy was fulfilled in 70 A.D.

Spineless Wimps

In a marriage the one who control$ the money u$ually control$ everything el$e, al$o.

Ambassadors For Christ
THE TRUTH ABOUT AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST
Hardly any Christians are ambassadors for Christ.

The Blind Leading The Blind

There are many scriptural truths revealed in this website that your pastor will not teach you, for two reasons. First, he does not know about these truths, and second, he would not tell you if he did.

Wait Upon The Lord

If you are in God's will you are going to spend a great deal of time waiting on Him. Do you have p-a-t-i-e-n-c-e?

A Letter From Bolivia
Very interesting, with some very helpful insights.

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The Woman's Head Covering
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE HEAD COVERING
Who should wear one?

Is Ritualistic Foot Washing Scriptural?
THE TRUTH ABOUT FOOT WASHING
Read this to find out the true biblical teaching about this.

"The man who preaches truth and applies it to the lives of his hearers will feel the nails and the thorns. He will lead a hard life, but a glorious one. May God raise up many such prophets. The church needs them badly." (A.W. Tozer)

Spiritual Warfare
THE TRUTH ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE
Most Christians today think they are on a playground instead of a battleground. They are sadly deceived.

"Don't Tell Me What To Do!"

The way in which a wife treats her husband is the way in which she treats God.

The Lord's Supper

Free, Then Costly

Salvation is free upon genuine repentance. Becoming a disciple (learner) of Jesus will literally cost you everything you have.

Water Baptism

"My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner [a Christian who has strayed from the truth] from the error of his way will save his soul from death [separation from God] and will cover a multitude of sins" (James 5:19-20).

Responses From Readers
Some very interesting comments, to say the least!

Encouraging Words From Our Visitors

"Thank You! I have been searching a long time to find another conservative who believes the Bible still means what it says."

Prophets
Some interesting facts about true prophets.

Estimating Return On Investment

Beloved Christian, why are you willing to forfeit eternal rewards by rejecting one or more scriptural truths presented on this website?

Will You Be One of The Few Christians Who Are Raptured?
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE RAPTURE
This article will cause you to rise up and take notice!

Whose Voice Do You Hear?

We are living in a time when even the so-called voices crying in the wilderness come from true Christian men who refuse to become a learner (disciple) of Jesus (The Truth), who are not obedient enough to be filled with the Holy Spirit (God fills those who obey), and who do not even know what grace and faith are. (These are only a few of the disqualifiers). Whose voice do you hear?

Irrefutable Proof The Jews Are No Longer God's Chosen People
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE JEWS
Revealing scriptural truth exposing a taboo sacred cow.

"He who is receiving a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive a prophet's reward" (Matthew 10:41 YLT).

Non-Resistance
THE TRUTH ABOUT HARMING OR KILLING OTHER HUMANS
Non-resistance is not pacifism, but most Christians reject the truths in this article. Christians who break Jesus' commandments concerning non-resistance will be called least in the kingdom of Heaven.

Amazing Sight (The Blind Leading The Blind)

"Was blind, but now I see." What do you see, beloved? Church softball teams and basketball teams? Pizza parties? Clowns? Puppets? Karate shows? Christmas plays? 'Christian' rock bands? Easter eggs? Passion plays? Pajama parties? Retreats? Luxury-liner tours to Israel?

Singing lies to God is still lying to God. Can you really see? Can you even hear?

"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."

What The Bible Says About Spanking Children
THE TRUTH ABOUT SPANKING CHILDREN

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Playing, Praying, and Obeying

Most Christians would rather play than pray, but they would much rather pray than obey. (Read that again.)

Jesus said, "If you love Me you will obey what I command [about 180 N.T. commandments]."

"And the people [of God] sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play" (Exodus 32:6).

Birth Control

The Underground Church

"He who hides today lives to hide another day." --- Harry Bethel

"Whenever they persecute you in this city, flee to the other [so that you can proclaim Christ there]" (Mt. 10:23).

"He who loves his life loses it" (Jn. 12:25).

"Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell" (Mt. 10:28).

"The cowardly...their part will be in the lake that burns with fire" (Rev. 21:8).

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(Yes, Harry Bethel gave up everything and has been thrown into jail and prison following Jesus.)

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A SCRIPTURAL VIEW OF MESSIANIC JUDAISM
Exposing the heresy of the Messianic Jew movement

Harry Bethel
BethelMinistries.com

(This article has been read by more than 40,000 people.)

Please read these enlightening scripture verses before reading the following main article:

1. The apostle Paul, a Jew said, "I MYSELF AM NOT UNDER THE LAW" (1 Cor. 9:20).

2. "ALL WHO RELY ON OBSERVING THE LAW ARE UNDER A CURSE" (Gal. 3:10).

3. "CHRIST REDEEMED US FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW" (Gal. 3:13).

4. "NOW THAT FAITH HAS COME, WE ARE NO LONGER UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE LAW" (Gal. 3:25).

5. "YOU HAVE BEEN SEVERED FROM CHRIST, YOU WHO ARE SEEKING TO BE JUSTIFIED BY LAW; YOU HAVE FALLEN FROM GRACE" (Gal. 5:4).

6. "IF YOU ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT YOU ARE NOT UNDER THE LAW" (Gal. 5:18).

7. "WHATEVER THE LAW SAYS, IT SPEAKS TO THOSE WHO ARE UNDER THE LAW (Jews who are not born again)" (Rom. 3:19).

8. "THOSE WHO ARE CIRCUMCISED [JEWS] DO NOT EVEN KEEP THE LAW THEMSELVES" (Gal. 6:11).

9. "IF RIGHTEOUSNESS COULD BE GAINED THROUGH [KEEPING] THE LAW, CHRIST DIED FOR NOTHING!" (Gal. 2:21).

10. "GENTLES...DO NOT HAVE THE LAW...THEY DO NOT HAVE THE LAW" (Rom. 2:14) (Gentiles never have and never will have the Law.)

11. "NO ONE WILL BE DECLARED RIGHTEOUS IN HIS [GOD'S] SIGHT BY OBSERVING THE LAW" (Rom. 3:20).

12. "SIN SHALL NOT BE YOUR MASTER, BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT UNDER LAW, BUT UNDER GRACE [Grace is the God-given desire and power to do His will]" (Rom. 6:14).

13. "WE HAVE BEEN RELEASED FROM THE LAW SO THAT WE SERVE IN THE NEW WAY OF THE SPIRIT, AND NOT IN THE OLD WAY OF THE WRITTEN CODE" (Rom. 7:6).

14. "CHRIST IS THE END OF THE LAW ... FOR EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES" (Rom. 10:4).

15. THE LAW IS "THE MINISTRY OF DEATH...[AND] CONDEMNATION" (2 Cor. 3:7 & 9).

I love Jews. I am a descendent of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob (Galatians 3:29; 4:28-31). My surname is a Hebrew name and means "house of God." By God's grace I love all my enemies, which we are commanded by Jesus Christ to do.

Frequently I receive letters or literature from Messianic Jews and other Christians of similar persuasion trying to get me to keep the Law of Moses. They are sincere, but misled. All false doctrine is the doctrine of demons and to put it bluntly, the spirit is demonic that is influencing these dear brothers and sisters in Christ regarding trying to keep Moses' Law.

I have written on this subject before, but in this article I will be brief and to the point with a simple question-and-answer format straight from the Word of God. But first it should be made clear that because Christians are not under the Law but under Grace, this is in no way a license to sin. Indeed, there is an almost total lack of understanding concerning what grace is.

Grace is not mercy. Grace is not overlooking our sins or failures or mistakes. Grace is not merely unmerited favor. Grace is not compassion. So what is grace? Grace is the God-given power and desire to do God's will. Philippians 2:13 says, "It is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure." This is what grace is.

Grace is given to the humble, not the proud (James 4:6). If you are trying to be justified by the Law you have been severed from Christ and fallen from grace (Gal. 5:4 NASB)!!!

Christians under the New Covenant have a much higher calling to holiness than did the Old Testament saints under the Law of Moses. Does this sound as though grace is a license to sin? That concept is a perverted straw man that Messianic Jews and others have constructed having been deceived by demonic spirits. One purpose of this demonic deception is to subvert souls saying that you must keep the Law (Acts 15:24 KJV).

Again, we have a higher calling to holiness under the Covenant of Grace. Instead of committing the physical act of adultery to be guilty of that sin under the Law, under the Covenant of Grace you are guilty of adultery if you even look at a woman to lust after her (Mt. 5:28).

Instead of having to physically kill someone to be guilty of murder under the Law, now if you even hate your brother you are guilty of murder (1 Jn. 3:15). Instead of having to bow down to an idol to be guilty of idolatry, now, if you are covetous you are guilty of idolatry (Col. 3:5). More could be cited regarding this, but the point has been made for those with ears to hear.

Under the Old Covenant God's people were given laws that they could not keep because of the sinful nature. They were not given the power to keep the Law, that is, they were not given grace as Christians have under the New Covenant.

The persuasion for Christians to keep the Law does not come from God (Gal. 5:8).

Did Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and pre-Law Moses, live by the Law or by faith? By faith (Heb. 11:4-30).

Why was the Law given later by Moses and what was the purpose of the Law? "It was added because of transgressions" (Gal. 3:19); "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" (Gal. 3:24-25).

How long was the Law in effect for God's people who are born-again? "Til the Seed [Jesus] should come to Whom the promise was made" (Gal. 3:19); "Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to every one that believeth" (Rm. 10:4); "The Law and the prophets were until John [the Baptizer]" (Lk. 16:16a); "The Law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ" (Jn. 1:17).

Are those who are under the works of the Law under a blessing or a curse? "For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse" (Gal. 3:10).

Are Jewish Christians under the curse of the Law? No. "Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the Law" (Gal. 3:13).

Is anyone justified by trying to keep the Law? No. "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" (Gal. 3:11-12).

Jesus said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments" (John 14:15). Jesus said to keep His commandments, NOT keep the Mosaic Law. There are approximately 180 New Testament commandments. We are commanded to obey God in these things that are clearly written in the New Testament. If we do not obey these commandments it is irrefutable proof that we do not love Jesus Christ.

Concerning salvation under the New Covenant is there any significance or distinction in being a Jew? No. "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" (Gal. 3:28).

If a person is a Christian is he of Moses' seed or Abraham's seed? "If ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise" (Gal. 3:29).

Should we observe feast days, etc. according to the Law? No. "After that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. I am afraid [for] you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain" (Gal. 4:10-11).

"Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by ceremonial foods, which are of no value to those who eat them" (Heb.13:9).

What is the standing of those Christians, including Messianic Jews, who are trying to keep the Law? "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are [trying to be] justified by the Law; ye are fallen from grace" (Gal. 5:4).

What is a person's obligation to God if he tries to keep the rituals of the Law such as circumcision (not for health reasons, but to keep the Law)? "If ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. For I testify again to every man that is circumcised [trying to keep the Law], that he is a debtor to do the whole law" (which no one could ever keep, except Christ, and if you break the Law at one point you are guilty of breaking the whole Law) (Gal. 5:2-3; Jam. 2:10; cf. Rm. 2:25-27).

If we are led by the Holy Spirit are we under the Law? No. "If ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the Law" (Gal. 5:18).

Was the Old Covenant faultless compared to the New Covenant? No. "If that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second" (Heb. 8:7).

Is the New Covenant a better covenant? Yes. Jesus "is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises" (Heb. 8:6).

The apostle Paul, a Jew who was of the tribe of Benjamin, a Pharisee and the son of a Pharisee, said he was not under the Law (1 Cor. 9:20 NIV, NASB), so why do you believe that you are under the Law, if you have been born again?

Paul wrote, "We [Jews who have been born again] have been released from the Law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code" (Rom. 7:6).

Because Christians are not under the Law, does that mean we can do whatever we want to? No. "Sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the [Old Covenant] Law, but under Grace. What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the Law, but under Grace? God forbid" (Rm. 6:14-15).

If we are not to keep the Law, which includes what is commonly referred to as the Ten Commandments, then what did Jesus mean when He said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments?" We are not under the Old Covenant law, but there are approximately 180 New Testament commandments. Jesus did not say if you love me, keep the Law, but rather, if you love me, keep my commandments.

Why do so many Christians, including Messianic Jews, persist in trying to keep the Law, including the Sabbath and the feast days in spite of the clear teachings of the New Testament? Some of the reasons are:

Pride because of a false perception of superiority in being Jewish. Deception by adhering to the false teaching of those who do not understand what grace is. Ignoring the clear teaching concerning the Law, especially in the book of Galatians, chapters three through five. Because of declining spirituality: (when true spirituality declines ritualism increases). And last but not least, because of Christians being demonized by religious demons who want to pervert the truths of God's Word including the truth that Christians have a higher calling under the New Covenant.

If you try to keep part of the Law you are required to keep it all (Gal. 5:3).

QUOTE FROM IGNATIUS, SECOND OR THIRD BISHOP OF ANTIOCH, 117 A.D. (NOTE: This Ignatius was a student of the Apostle John and is not to be confused with those who came later with the same name) :

"...To profess Jesus Christ while continuing to follow Jewish customs is an absurdity. The Christian faith does not look to Judaism, but Judaism looks to Christianity..."

Following is an email that I received from a Christian Jew who was delivered from the demonic Messianic Jew movement:

Thank you for your website.

I want to tell the entire world what I have gone through the past three years.... to warn people of the occult calling themselves Messianic.

I am Jewish (by birth, not by faith), but a born again believer. I was ensnared into the Messianic movement about three years ago, because I didn't think there were any Jews in the world that had been 'saved' (had never met one, nor heard of any, until then). During these three years, I was under such bondage (following the dietary laws, the Feasts, the Sabbath), that 'His' yoke was not light, but became very heavy. I became trapped into legalism.

Thank God Almighty, that He showed me mercy and love and opened my eyes to what I now know (the messy in the Messianic) religion is false religion and occultism. I could go on and on about the 'rest of the details' and of what I had to endure with the loss of blessings, no longer being under 'His' hand, that is, His protection, which meant being separated from the Almighty God, and being blinded by false teachings. This went on for three years! Curse after curse, I endured - believing I was in the right - how could the elect (the Christian) be fooled???

I am not sure you will ever read my email, but I thank you, nevertheless, for your website. If only now, I could show it to my friends that are still in the Messianic movement.....they won't believe, though, because no one ever believes me and they will remain, where I had been.

It may take me a while, to un-learn and undo the false doctrine that has been penetrated into my mind (I would go so far as to say an attempt was made to try to make me accept the mark of the beast), so I do ask for your prayers (and also for my friends that are still involved in this 'new age movement'), that I (and my friends) can break free from the harm and robbing of our lives that have taken place and will take place.

In love and forever grateful.

---End of email from someone delivered from Messianic Jew movement---

Following is another email from someone who came out of a Messianic Congregation:

Praising the Messiah and thanking Him.

I just want to let you know you are on target all the way. I agree with you and just wanted to let you know this. I don't know why people, whether Messianic or Gentiles get caught up in the Law when we are under grace, the promise given to Abraham, we are heirs of the seed who is Christ Jesus.

More people need to study Galatians---the whole book. I feast in the book of Galatians and that is where I rest in love of Jesus the Messiah. He is the only way. Enjoyed your article so much.

I just came out of a Messianic Congregation; I was only going three months, but there was so much that went against my spirit that was not according to Scripture.

The Holy Spirit told me to get into Galatians and study it. These were things that I knew and I also knew that is why my soul was not rested at this congregation. They are trying to mix, by following the Law and living under grace for which I never saw any signs of. I felt under bondage, it took my joy and I was crying all the time. I am sure glad I am out of there and out of their practices that lead away from Jesus.

I live by faith, as promised to Abraham the Seed who is Jesus. Praise the Lord.

----End of email from someone who came out of a Messianic congregation----

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