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Prophet or Psychic?.
Endtime Prophecies are Being Fulfilled
The different Denominational Churches will seek to unify
Bridging the gap between Protestants and Catholics
Compromising Doctrine for Unity
Churches will influence the State to pass laws
Breaking down wall between Church and State
Spiritualism to invade churches
Drums and confusion of noise to become part of worship
Prophet or Psychic
Accusation:
Where are the fulfilled predictions of Mrs. White during her seventy-one years of prophesying? What definite events did she foretell to occur at definite times and to definite cites? Where are these prophecies? At first she did venture to foretell a few things definitely, but they all failed.
Today people look to “psychics” to forecast events. However Ellen White is not a psychic, she is a prophet. A prophet has a MESSAGE, which is all about being in right relationship with God and includes preparation for meeting the future on God’s terms. It is not a matter of being a fortune teller conjuring up specific localized happenings in the future to satisfy people’s curiosity. A prophet's main function is to lead people to the Bible and to God. Thus of course her books “are devoted almost wholly to personal matters of right standing with God, expositions of the Bible, and to practical subjects regarding Christian conduct and duty.”
Moreover, she also wrote extensively about the prophecies concerning the ENDTIME DECEPTIONS and events of the world, placing them in the broader picture of the great controversy between Christ and Satan. This is a totally a different realm from then that of the “fortune tellers”. People should not confuse the role of a prophet, or messenger of God, with a fortune teller.
Her outline of prophetic happenings in this world are so accurate it amazes me that people aren't sitting up and taking note, but would rather twist things to make it appear she is a false prophet.
Endtime Prophecies are Being Fulfilled
1. EGW: The different Denominational Churches will seek to unify:
The idea is exactly what EGW predicted:
The 25-page document, originated by Chuck Colson and Catholic social critic Richard John Neuhaus, was signed by 40 noted evangelical and Catholic leaders including Pat Robertson, heads of the Home Mission Board and Christian Life Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, Bill Bright - founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, Mark Noll of Wheaton University, Os Guinness, Jesse Miranda (Assemblies of God), Richard Mauw (President , Fuller Seminary), J.I. Packer and Herbert Schlossberg.
The above declarations and cooperations signal the undoing of the Reformation and the healing of Rev. 13's beast. So now, ecumenical minded people, instead of recognizing the prophetic accuracy, do not want to hear that prophecy.
86. The Constitution Lumen Gentium, in a fundamental affirmation echoed by the Decree Unitatis Redintegratio, states that the one Church of Christ subsists in the Catholic Church. The Decree on Ecumenism emphasizes the presence in her of the fullness (plenitudo) of the means of salvation. Full unity will come about when all share in the fullness of the means of salvation entrusted by Christ to his Church
2000-FEB-29: European series of meetings: According to ENI:
"One of the most basic concepts of the history of Christianity - that of the 16th-century reformation which split the Western Church - is being radically revised thanks to a series of meetings aimed at bringing Protestant denominations closer together. Theologians and officials representing a range of Protestant denominations have been meeting since 1986 to examine the nature of Protestantism. (Ecumenical News International (ENI) has a web-site at www.eni.ch
There is the "Churches Uniting in Christ" organization. They say: "Years of discussion lead to the realization that there would not be an organizational merger based on uniformity of structure, belief and practice, but rather a living relationship focusing on a union of purpose." So they advocate coming together for social, mission activities, retreats, and common causes, to break down the differences.
Ecumenical News
Setting aside theological differences, we can help each other in the things we all agree upon. That effort is commonly referred to as "ecumenism," which is defined as "the organized attempt to bring about the cooperation and unity of all believers in Christ."
On March 29, 1994, leading evangelicals and Catholics signed a joint declaration, "Evangelicals and Catholics Together: The Christian Mission in the 3rd. Millennium." Contained within the document, which attempts to bring ecumenical unity, are some seriously compromising agreements regarding proselytizing and doctrinal distinctions.
It called for Catholic and evangelical cooperation on social and cultural issues where both traditions share common goals,
There is an increasing indifference concerning the doctrines that separate the reformed churches from the papal hierarchy; the opinion is gaining ground that, after all, we do not differ so widely upon vital points as has been supposed, and that a little concession on our part will bring us into a better understanding with Rome.
BE.1887-02-01
"18. Taking up an idea expressed by Pope John XXIII at the opening of the Council, the Decree on Ecumenism mentions the way of formulating doctrine as one of the elements of a continuing reform. Here it is not a question of altering the deposit of faith, changing the meaning of dogmas, eliminating essential words from them, accommodating truth to the preferences of a particular age, or suppressing certain articles of the Creed under the false pretext that they are no longer understood today. The unity willed by God can be attained only by the adherence of all to the content of revealed faith in its entirety. In matters of faith, compromise is in contradiction with God who is Truth. In the Body of Christ, "the way, and the truth, and the life" (Jn 14:6), who could consider legitimate a reconciliation brought about at the expense of the truth? The Council's Declaration on Religious Freedom Dignitatis Humanae attributes to human dignity the quest for truth, "especially in what concerns God and his Church",[33] and adherence to truth's demands. A "being together" which betrayed the truth would thus be opposed both to the nature of God who offers his communion and to the need for truth found in the depths of every human heart."--
This we hear all the time now, it is responsible for much of the inter-denominationalism and non-denominationalism of this generation. According to modern thinking, to be "unsectarian" is to become an angel among devils! Preachers and union revivalists have founded their whole movements upon the premise that all Christians are in "the true church." They say Christians should drop their "petty differences" and work together to advance the "cause of Christ."
Protestantism is compromising her doctrines, and seeking the favor of Rome, just like predicted.
When the churches of our land, uniting upon such points of faith as are held by them in common, shall influence the State to enforce their decrees and sustain their institutions, then will Protestant America have formed an image of the Roman hierarchy.
The "glue" of the ecumenical movement is to encourage Christians to unite on issues and seek to influence the laws of the land. According to "TIME" May 15, 1995 "The Christian Coalition is one of the most powerful grassroots organizations in American politics..." Now the US has a republican President and the question has been raised:
Since the election, the White House and the Republican National Committee have tried to solidify and increase support among churchgoing Catholics. Steps have included meetings by the president with Catholic leaders —including the Pope — and presidential speaking engagements at Notre Dame University and the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington. Conservative Catholics are regularly consulted by the White House on policy questions.
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The evidence is strong-- many Christians are lobbying to "flush the separation of church and state down the toilet". Some call separation of church and state: "This vile, doctrine of demons". The problem is that they site instances where STATE is restricting the church as proof the separation of church and state is evil. Yet, what they site is only more evidence that the wall is crumbling, being hammered from the other side---
Will they unite with the papacy?
President and Pope
GC.557.002
It is true that spiritualism is now changing its form and, veiling some of its more objectionable features, is assuming a Christian guise. While it formerly denounced Christ and the Bible, it now professes to accept both. But the Bible is interpreted in a manner that is pleasing to the unrenewed heart, while its solemn and vital truths are made of no effect. Love is dwelt upon as the chief attribute of God, but it is degraded to a weak sentimentalism, making little distinction between good and evil.
How could an outright spiritualistic, occult based movie receive blessings from Catholic church? Yet that has happened:
Yes, the Catholic Church promotes "communication with the dead".
ROME – One of the most authoritative spokesmen of the Roman Catholic Church has raised eyebrows among the faithful by declaring that the Church believes in the feasibility of communication with the dead. The Rev. Gino Concetti, chief theological commentator for the Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, denied he was signaling any change in approach. But he agreed that his remarks might come as a jolt to many believers. He said the Church remained opposed to the raising of spirits, but added: "Communication is possible between those who live on this earth and those who live in a state of eternal repose, in heaven or purgatory. It may even be that God lets our loved ones send us messages to guide us at certain moments in our life. "His comments were first made in support of an American theologian, the Rev. John Neuhaus. Neuhaus had described how a friend had seen a ghost. He said there were various explanations, but "the important thing is not to deny such things a priority." Concetti said the key to the Church’s attitude was the Roman Catholic belief in a "Communion of Saints," which included Christians on earth as well as those in the after-life. "Where there is communion, there is communication," he said. Concetti suggested dead relatives could be responsible for prompting impulses and triggering inspiration - and even for "sensory manifestations," such as appearances in dreams. Concetti said the new Catholic catechism specifically endorsed the view that the dead could intercede on earth and quotes the dying St. Dominic telling his brothers: "Do not weep, for I shall be more useful to you after my death and I shall help you then more effectively than during my life."
This article was published by the London Observer Service and was written by John Hooper.
More than one in three Americans, mainly younger adults, believe that it is possible to communicate with people who have died and are living in the Spirit World.
This comes from the Barna Research Group, a marketing research company in California that analyzes cultural trends and the Christian Church.
More than one-third of the public (35%) also believes that it is "possible to communicate with others after they die." This perspective is related to a person's age: half of all adults under age 38 endorse this view, compared to one-third of the Boomers (mid-thirties to mid-fifties) and just one out of seven older adults. Three out of ten non-evangelical born again Christians believe in communication with the dead. Once again, Catholics were more likely than Protestants to embrace this view (45% of Catholics, 26% of Protestants).
7. Drums and Confusion will Become part of Worship
The Lord has shown me what would take place just before the close of probation. Every uncouth thing will be demonstrated. There will be shouting, with drums, music, and dancing. The senses of rational beings will become so confused that they cannot be trusted to make right decisions.
Thus we see that Ellen White's predications ARE COMING TO PASS.
America has the Christian Coalition lobbying for this.
"The mission of the Christian Coalition is simple," says Pat Robertson, the organization's president and founder. It is "to mobilize Christians -- one precinct at a time, one community at a time -- until once again we are the head and not the tail, and at the top rather than the bottom of our political system." Robertson predicted that "the Christian Coalition will be the most powerful political force in America by the end of this decade." And, "We have enough votes to run this country...and when the people say, 'We've had enough,' we're going to take over!"
Has Bush breached the wall between church and state-- and if so--
what will stop the Sunday campaigns that we see gathering strength by the groups who Bush is "courting".
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When it is down, these Christians are determined to use the state to enforce their religion, just as EGW predicated.
meet together behind "closed doors" for 30 minutes
on a Monday before
July 24, 2001
That was a year ago--
The article states:
As Mr. Bush said goodbye to John Paul, the pope was heard to say "God bless America."
President Bush said. "I'm also going to mention the fact that I appreciate the Pope's leadership."
4SP.372.002
The very name of witchcraft is now held in contempt. The claim that men can hold intercourse with evil spirits is regarded as a fable of the Dark Ages. But Spiritualism, which numbers its converts by hundreds of thousands, yea, by millions, which has made its way into scientific circles, which has invaded churches, and has found favor in legislative bodies, and even in the courts of kings--this mammoth deception is but a revival in a new disguise of the witchcraft condemned and prohibited of old.
Satan beguiles men now, as he beguiled Eve in Eden, by exciting a desire to obtain forbidden knowledge. "Ye shall be as gods,"
Just read this preversion of truth, while yet using the Bible.
Church officials said the character, devised by author J.K Rowling, was good for children and helped them understand the difference between good and bad.
The news comes just one month after it was announced Russian officials were to investigate claims that the books discredit Christianity.
The inquiry was launched after a complaint that Harry Potter (a young wizard) and the Chamber of Secrets promotes witchcraft and discredits the Orthodox faith.
By John Hooper, London Observer Service
A bedlam of noise shocks the senses and perverts that which if conducted aright might be a blessing. The powers of satanic agencies blend with the din and noise to have a carnival, and this is termed the Holy Spirit's working.
The Holy Spirit has nothing to do with such a confusion of noise and multitude of sounds...Satan will make music a snare by the way in which it is conducted....Those participating in the supposed revival receive impressions which lead them adrift. They cannot tell what they formerly knew regarding Bible principles.
No encouragement should be given to this kind of worship. 2SM 37, Mar 234
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