Posted on 01/01/2015 2:07:17 PM PST by Vision
Today's Scripture
“Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.” (I Chronicles 28:20, ESV)
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
Fear not. That is the message David had for his son, Solomon. For many years, David wanted to build a temple for the Lord. But God told Him that specific job belonged to his son, Solomon. Solomon was young and inexperienced, and even though he knew he had a mandate from God, he was intimidated by the prospect of building a great house of worship, one that would be a dwelling place for the Most High. You can probably understand his apprehension.
But his father David had some good advice for him. He told his son, “Forget your fear. God is bigger than your problems. He is bigger than the temple you are going to build. He is bigger than any adversity that you might face. So just get busy and do your part and God will do the rest.”
Perhaps as this new year approaches, you have some changes that need to be made. Maybe you need a renovation in your marriage, finances, health, or emotions. Whatever your individual needs may be, notice the words of David, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Fear not, be not dismayed, for the Lord God, my God, is with you.”
A Prayer for Today
God, I’m excited to see what You have planned for me this year. Whatever I face, I will not be intimidated. I will begin this year by seeing myself as You do — happy, healthy, and prosperous. Thank you for the gift of another year. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Neither are PROTECTED.
Mormons used to think THEY were, though.
Think?
I know!!!
Need to judge?
We are CALLED to judge!
Seen the videos?
I predict that they will soon appear on this thread.
“I don’t know” was used a LOT by the previous Living Prophet® of Mormonism.
It doesn’t matter to the simple minded and easily fooled osteen sheep. Just like osteen calling obama “A Christian” or that obama “Is doing a good job”. That does not matter to them either. When asked to defend those comments osteen’s sheep will not and cannot. He is a 100% fraud. his entire ‘operation’ is designed for one thing and one thing only......To generate revenue for he and his wife to continue their opulent lifestyle. (He is good at it also, I will give him that.) It is flat out pathetic he is able to easily fool the sheep that follow him. Baker and Swagerrt would be proud.
How does the New Testament define "false teaching"?
I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
If it is not the grace of Christ, it is not the gospel and is doubly cursed. Joel preaches grace and hope. You, however, preach the condemnation of the law which Scripture calls "ministry of death" (2 Cor 3:7-8).
There was only one group of people Jesus rebuked and condemned: the self-righteous, condemning, and accusing Pharisees. Better take another look at who Scripture commends and who is teaching false doctrine.
Have you a recommendation where to look?
I DO?
Could you please show us WHERE?
What I've already referenced to you is a good starting point.
PapaNew, may I ask you a couple of questions?
If someone directly asked you whether Jesus is the only way to God, would your response be prompt and sure? Or would you have a problem answering...would you stutter and equivocate for fear of offending?
Also, would you ever attend a homosexual wedding “out of respect”?
I haven't, but I'd like to.
Those are personal, subjective questions. They are not doctrinal questions. When I bother to take the time to actually take you folks down to what you are really saying, you’re speaking of personal preference not doctrine. Same as the Pharisees of old against Jesus.
Joel Osteen and his Lakewood Church absolutely stand for Jesus Christ being the only way to God. But he and other grace preachers preach the way Jesus did to the common people: focusing on the salvation that Jesus brings, not threatening them with hell if they don’t. That is Joel’s ministry - the John 4 ministry of a friend to sinners.
The only group Jesus threatened with hell were the legalistic, self-righteous Pharisees who condemned Jesus as a Friend of sinners.
There is no calling in Scripture to do what it is he does. He schtick is about self gratification and greed. His is an anti-Christ. He is leading people to hell, but making them feel good about it.
No, they have quite a lot to do with doctrine. The Christian stances on homosexuality and salvation by Jesus alone are pretty basic doctrine.
Now, then...will you answer them?
" When I bother to take the time to actually take you folks down to what you are really saying, you’re speaking of personal preference not doctrine. Same as the Pharisees of old against Jesus."
So it's you, Joel, and Jesus, huh?
"Joel Osteen and his Lakewood Church absolutely stand for Jesus Christ being the only way to God."
Then why did he stutter and equivocate? Why couldn't he say it?
" But he and other grace preachers preach the way Jesus did to the common people: focusing on the salvation that Jesus brings, not threatening them with hell if they don’t. That is Joel’s ministry - the John 4 ministry of a friend to sinners."
Jesus taught more about hell than he taught about heaven. Why does Joel think he knows a better way?
Jesus's manner of preaching certainly did not include equivocation or hesitation for fear of offending someone. Good grief, Osteen won't even call people sinners. Are you going to claim Jesus did that, too?
I ask you again to please answer the questions I have politely put to you.
The stuff in #227?
I've read that and have NO idea what you are talking about.
You infer 'more' by using 'starting point'.
Again; just WHERE is this false teaching proclaimed?
Jesus taught his disciples about hell but it wasn’t a condemning type of message to them. And his preaching to the common people, like the woman at the well in John 4, as distinguished from his teaching to his disciples, was absent any threats of hell.
As I said, the only group Jesus condemned were the legalistic, self-righteous Pharisees.
Please do...
John 3:18
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