Saturday, July 1, 2017

DOES THE BIBLE SPEAK OF OUR CHURCHES TODAY? DO WE EVEN NEED PASTORS?

The early church did not have it. None of the apostles ever held the job. In fact, it appears nowhere in the New Testament.
Now, author Jon Zens states what undoubtedly has occurred to many Christians: The role of the “pastor” needs to be reconsidered.
In his new book, “The Pastor Has No Clothes! Moving from Clergy-Centered Church to Christ Centered Ekklesia, Zens asserts that the unbiblical office of pastor has grown via tradition into a hindrance both to church congregations and the pastors themselves.
It surely is not what our Lord had in mind, he contends.
Most church-goers are well aware that only a minority of members are active beyond attending weekly services. Almost universally, the modern institution is a “spectator church.”
But when Jesus said he would build his “church” he used the secular word ekklesia to refer to the body of believers, which Zens explains was similar to our concept of a town meeting.
“Ekklesia was used about 100 times in the Greek translation of the New Testament to translate the Hebrew word qualal, which referred to the Israelite ‘assembly.'”
The body of Christ, he says, “is to be a Spirit-led setting where kingdom business can be acted upon.”
“In light of what ekklesia really entails, popular conceptions of ‘church’ are dangerously limited to coming to a building, singing, putting some money in a plate, hearing a sermon, and going home.”

Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2011/08/332965/#p7fT4gyMUwYzoY4D.99

TIP ON HOW TO RIGHTLY DIVIDE THE WORD OF GOD


I just read a great article on how to rightly divide the Word of God and wanted to pass along a tip or two.  The Bible is divided into the Old and New Testaments.  The Old Testament refers to the covenant that YHWY made with them before the birth of Jesus Christ.  Remember that they were blinded, in part, for our sakes so if anyone believes that God has forsaken His Chosen People, they are mistaken.  However, this is something I knew knew.  I thought the New Testament was the covenant that YHWH made with the Gentiles but knew He would never break His promises to Israel.  So, to rightfully divide His Word you must divide it in 3 ways...the OT, the NT and the NT or New Covenant that YHWH made with Israel.  It's not just the Gentile or book for the Christians.  It's also a new promise to Israel.  He has great plans for His People.  God bless and Shabbot Shalom.

FORMER CATHOLICS, NUNS AND PRIESTS WHO HAVE LEFT FOR BIBLE-TEACHING CHURCHES

I have been hearing that there's a great division in the Roman Catholic Church lately, especially since Pope Francis has taken over.  Many are calling him an anti-pope.  I pray for the catholics all the time.  They are oppressed and indoctrinated so bad.  I am seeing great signs that the Holy Spirit is drenching us.  The Body of Christ needs to unify.


GOD BLESS AND PRAY FOR OUR CATHOLIC BROTHERS AND SISTERS!

1400 YEARS OF ISLAM - WHY THEY REALLY HATE JEWS AND CHRISTIANS

This is a must-watch video.  You need to understand why Judaism, Christianity and Islam are so similar but yet so different.  When the Jews refused to accept his prophecy, he started hating us and it is not a RELIGION AT ALL.  It is only a political ideology and 77% of ALL Muslims (what we call moderates) want Sharia Law and an Islamic caliphate.  It is okay to swear on the "holy" book and lie because they will be forgiven for furthering Islam.  Must watch if you really want to know the truth (it sets you free) and WHY the Crusades happened.  You're going to have to face some difficulties though if you have issues with being taught lies by our own history books.  God YHWH keep and bless you.  Shabbot Shalom!


NOT FAKE NEWS...DESTROYING THE LIES!

MUCH LOVE AND DO YOURSELF AND OTHERS A GREAT FAVOR TODAY AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR ME (7/1/Nonya, lol) AND LOVE EVERYONE ELSE IN RETURN IN CHRIST JESUS.  SHARE THE GOSPEL AND BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT AND IF MOCKED, REJOICE TO BE COUNTED WORTHY OF BEING PERSECUTED FOR JESUS CHRIST'S NAME.  PROOF YOU'RE DOING IT RIGHT!