Posted on 10/14/2015 8:11:46 AM PDT by xzins
Apostasy is rising in the body of Christ. Indeed, wheat and the tares are growing up together and it's becoming more apparent which are which. As I've said several times over the past few years, the great falling away is underway.
The latest denomination to fall at Jezebel's hand is the Dutch Reformed Church. In a landmark vote, the church has decided to recognize same-sex relationships. Jesus warned the church not to tolerate the spirit of Jezebel, which teaches and seduces God's servants to commit sexual immorality and engage in idolatry (Rev. 2:20).
The Dutch Reformed Church didn't even put up much of a fight against the depths of Satan (see Rev. 2:24). Sixty-four percent of the church voted in favor of this strong delusion, which also opens the door for ordaining gay ministers without the call to celibacy.
"It is historical because with this decision we actually are at a point where there can be no doubt that the Dutch Reformed Church is serious about human dignity," Dutch Reformed Church moderator Nelis Janse vanRensburg said. "And you know that we are living in this country where we have so many problems with the dignity of people."
The Dutch Reformed Church is a South African denomination that traces its beginnings to the Reformed tradition of the first white settlers who came to South Africa from the Netherlands in the mid-17th century, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. The church claims nearly 1.3 million members in more than 1,200 congregations.
This sad trend is not new. In 2014, four denominations in less than a week defied God's Word. I expect more denominations to fall by the wayside, or break off from their mainline denominations as they embrace doctrines of demons that encourage them to start their own sects of postmodern Christianity that is really not Christianity at all.
Postmodern, or progressive Christianity has a strong focus on social justice and environmentalism. Progressive Christianity focuses on concepts like "collective salvation"—where entire cultures and societies, rather than just individuals with faith in Christ, are redeemed—and bends toward a Marxist economic philosophy. And Progressive Christianity does not subscribe to the biblical doctrine of the inerrancy of Scripture.
Saints, we're seeing 1 Timothy 4:1 playing out right before our very eyes. It's called the Great Apostasy, and it's well-underway. By the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Paul wrote: "Now the Spirit clearly says that in the last times some will depart from the faith and pay attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils."
Back in 2012, I wrote an article titled, "Is the Great Falling Away Already Underway?" In it, I explained that some have indeed departed from the faith because they have engaged with deceiving spirits and embraced doctrines of devils. We've witnessed more than one man of God with a major ministry platform bow a knee to doctrines like universalism, deceiving and being deceived with this deadly heresy. Despite many in the church lifting their voices against heretical teachings, these deceived ministers hold fast to their demonic doctrine.
That's why I am praying for a third Great Awakening. I am committed to crying out to God to see a cultural transformation—a spiritual revolution.
Although the Great Falling Away is going to happen because it's prophesied in Scripture, I am contending for a revival—a Great Awakening—that will sweep through the nation and cause people to turn back to God. I will not give up. The arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear (Is. 59:1).
Before each of the last Great Awakenings, people of God thought it was hopeless—and they didn't see the half of what we're seeing. But I am convinced God wants to turn this around—and I am convinced God can turn this around. Nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37).
The Great Falling Away is underway and will continue—you can't pray away end-time prophecy—but that doesn't mean we should not contend to the end. Great Awakening is our only hope for this nation and could ultimately save hundreds of thousands from the clutches of eternal death. Will you join me in praying for another Great Awakening?
Personally, I think the Revelation parallel is right on the money.
>> Personally, I think the Revelation parallel is right on the money.
Agree. I am thankful for that insight and plan to make use of it going forward.
How big can the Dutch Reformed Church be?
A few dozen leftists infiltrating a small body can sure sway its makeup.
Amen.
Praying for a Great Awakening, but it may come to us BECAUSE of persecution, not in spite of it.
Does this include the Reformed Church in America, or simply the church in the Netherlands?
Leviticus 18:22
“Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.”
Pretty simple isn’t it?
The “Great falling away” (2 Thessalonians 2:3) is also a cleansing and a promise.
Per Wikipedia:
The Dutch Reformed Church (Afrikaans: Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk, abbreviated NGK) is a Reformed Christian denomination in South Africa. It also has a presence in neighboring countries, such as Namibia, Swaziland, and parts of Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia.[1] It claims 1.1 million members and 1,602 ordained ministers in 1,158 congregations.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_Reformed_Church_in_South_Africa_%28NGK%29
No, and no.
"The Dutch Reformed Church is a South African denomination"
I don’t know. I googled and cannot find an answer.
They currently believe 99% of what I believe. But if the parent organization ever goes south, I will not be a part of that.
According to the prewrath rapture position, the compromising church will have to go through the tribulation during the end times, but will be spared the wrath of the Day of the Lord.
Those that are spiritually dead will suffer both.
Could someone point to the scriptures where the general members of the church decide what the doctrine of the church is?
This is funny. Charisma Magazine reporting on apostasy in the Dutch Reformed Church is like the NCAA accusing a Pee Wee football team of cheating. Charisma is the biggest purveyor of apostasy and false teaching in the western world.
I know they also have a presence in the more rural communities of Iowa and elsewhere in the Midwest.
Perhaps the American brand is the only one being sullied?
Hezekiah 47:1454 “Thou shalt write thine own scripture and ignore those thou findest inconvenient.”
Mohammed knew this could be a future problem, and came up with a means of combating it: Death.
On the other hand, there have been eras when some Christian sects were violently intolerant of heresies--for example the Cathars.
Speaking strictly as an observer of social groups, group survival seems to require some negative reinforcement of exit, hopefully psychological.
I usually hesitate before quoting from the book of Hezekiah, as it is generally considered to be a disputed source from the deuterocanonical apocryphal pseudoepigraphia recently unearthed at the Gnostic ruins of Nag Hamadi. However, the quote fits!
/s (just in case)
:-)
source: http://www.christianpost.com/news/dutch-reformed-church-vote-lifts-ban-on-gay-marriage-openly-gay-ministers-in-controversial-decision-147554/
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