ANGELS OR DEMONS?

ANGELS OR DEMONS?

By Berit Kjos

July 6, 2008

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“I went into a trance-like state and I saw… the angel of finance…. In that trance I experienced one of heaven’s realities and then that experience became a reality here on earth…. I found myself in a treasure room in heaven. The only item in this room was gold coins, and I began stuffing those coins into my pockets until they were falling out.”[1] Todd Bentley

“… my spirit guides, Jesus and Mamacita, where with me, teaching me to overcome the lower spiritual entities. Now, during the many hours spent in meditation waves of light and peace would flow over me….”[2,p.85] Joanna Michaelson, The Beautiful Side of Evil

“… false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. But take heed….” Mark 13:22-23

What’s driving Todd Bentley? Why do thousands of people flock to his revival meetings?

Some reasons are obvious. Many seek healing, financial success, spiritual experiences and sensual thrills. After all, Bentley puts on quite a show! Known for his heavenly visions, angelic “partners,” mystical tattoos, and irreverent “teaching,” he makes them laugh. One of his many Youtube performances includes this outrageous dialogue with an unbiblical “God”:

“The woman was standing in the back of the room when the faith of God hit the meeting, and her tumor exploded out of her right leg, slid down her leg onto the floor! … [God] said, ‘…I want you to grab that lady’s crippled legs and bang them up-and-down on the platform like a baseball bat.’ [loud laughter] … I grabbed her legs, and I started going, BAM! BAM! …banging them…. She got healed!…

“And there is this older lady worshipping right in front of the platform. And the Holy Spirit spoke to me; the gift of faith came on me. He said, ‘Kick her in the face with your biker-boot..’… I went like this [kicks and shouts] BAM! And just as my boot made contact with her nose, she fell under the power of God.”[3] [laughter]

“You will know them by their fruit,” said Jesus. (Mt 7:16) But the genuine “fruit of the Spirit” (God’s love, goodness, gentleness…) was missing from this brutal show. God’s warnings are becoming increasingly relevant:

“The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own power; and My people love to have it so!” Jer 5:30-31

COUNTERFEIT ANGELS AND DEMONIC VISIONS

God is NOT the Father of all Humans!!! Aug 11

August 11 BIBLE MEDITATION: “…that we may be partakers of the divine nature…” 2 Peter 1:4 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Have you heard the phrase, “The universal fatherhood of God and the universal brotherhood of men”? It sounds warm and fuzzy, but it is cold and barren of truth. God is not the Father of all people; God is the Father of those who are born into His family. But you say, “But, Pastor, didn’t God create all human beings?” Yes. “And if God created all human beings, wouldn’t that make God the Father of all human beings?” No, it makes God the Creator of all human beings. There’s a difference between fatherhood and creation. God created rats, roaches, buzzards, and rattlesnakes. He’s not their father. God becomes our Father not by creation but by conception when we’re born into His family. ACTION POINT: Read the story of creation in Genesis — making the distinction between the creations of God and the Creator called God. Go on a nature walk and thank God that He rules over creation causing the sun to shine, the rain to water the earth, and for you to have your next breath. share devotional with a friend visit lwf.org

Bondage

Bondage is not a healthy thing for any of us to be in. No matter how a person has been hurt one thing remains the same and that is PAIN. We all can identify with it, for it carries the same characteristics. But we have to be able to move forward in life, But many can’t because they have allowed this bondage thing to keep them a prisoner! It’s like a bird being in a cage if no one opens the door to the cage the bird will remain a prisoner. From what I see we can’t control how people treat us because we have no control over that person. But what we can do is learn from the pain and forgive that person and move on.

Yet so many of us find it hard to move on in life, and that is because you haven’t forgiven that person and ourselves. Yes when we forgive someone it sets us free from them, but then there is another step and that step is for us to forgive ourselves! We are hard on ourselves at times and it’s okay if we lose it every now and then or if we don’t get it right all the time. That’s just life; we learn as we go.

Now you may ask what do you do when it’s been years since the cause of the pain? Well it really doesn’t matter if it’s been recent or years ago, same thing applies, forgive and move on. And until you can do this you will always remain a prisoner and you will never be able to have healthy relationships in life because you won’t allow yourself to be set free. What I have seen is that we become so accustomed to pain and hurt that we begin to act as though it does not exist, We pretend we are okay we make excuses for it. But deep down inside that issue is still there and one day it will show it’s ugly head. And you have to decide do you want to always be a prisoner feeling unloved unhappy, not satisfied with life, miserable all the time, wishing you could be like others? Of course not you are human but who’s the blame? No one but you, only you can control this..

Let today be the beginning of a brand new start that you will no longer be a prisoner to anyone or anything. Happiness is a choice that only you can decided. Think of it like this! Do you think that the person who hurt you is losing sleep over this? He or she is going on with their life and shouldn’t you be doing the same?

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Virtuous1

Greg Messina will share his Testimony & Incredible ministry to Satanist’s.

Virtuous1 has had an emergency and cannot be on the show tonight. PLEASE keep her and her family in your prayers. She should be joining us on Sunday night instead so come by the show and listen to her testimony.

With that said we have a special guest that called in and surprised the fire out of me I must admit. Thankfully, he has “Saved the Day” and I am very happy to have him on the show tonight at 10:30PM Central time.

We will be welcoming, Greg Messin on tonights show at:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stations/HeadingRight/Total-Deliverance

If
you have never heard Greg’s testimony you will NOT want to miss this. As an
Ex-satanist and other things, Greg now helps people see the truth behind all
these things. From the lies of satanism to the truths of UFO’s. So come join us
for this incredibly awesome show. Virtuous1 Could not be on tonight, she will be
on Sunday hopefully.

Here is a quick over view of their profile on Curs-ed Net Radio Check it out:

Curs-ed Net Breakthrough Radio

The UFO & ALIEN ABDUCTION
PHENOMENON is THE FAÇADE used by “THE BEAST”
(symbolized as a poisonous scorpion,) reflected in the holy writings
of both St. Jude & Enoch. The “wandering stars” ARE the
Fallen Angels angling for their prey – US! Curs-ed Net Breakthrough
Radio will be your source for truth within the UFO phenomenon
glorifying Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God the Father.

You can catch Greg’s show at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/CursedNet

Exposing False Teachers

August 6, 2008
Exposing False Teachers
Matthew 7:15-20

New Testament writers warned about false teachings that sounded good but defied truth (2 Tim. 4:3; 1 John 4:1). Believers today must still heed these warnings! Ungodly leaders subtly twist truth with such conviction that unprepared Christians can be charmed by their lies. That’s why the Bible instructs us to evaluate the message of whoever desires to lead us (Matt. 7:20).

The false teacher is deceptive. Verse 15 of today’s passage describes him as a wolf in sheep’s clothing. He appears to want people to know the “real” truth about God, but his interpretation of Scripture may contain outright lies or a distorted mix of fact and error. Since wise believers study God’s Word, they can detect a “sheepskin” starting to slip. The wolf is further exposed by his personal life, which won’t be consistent with righteousness (Matt. 7:16). A close study of his decisions, actions, and words will reveal that he does not follow the Lord’s will or biblical principles.

The false teacher’s life and message are self-indulgent. His enticing ideas appeal to his listeners’ fleshly nature. In fact, he’ll often permit activities prohibited in Scripture. Some deceivers describe God’s grace as a license to live without restraint (Jude 4). Paul clearly denounces this lie, teaching that believers have died to sin and shouldn’t live in it (Rom. 6:2).

The body of Christ is expected to use Scripture as the standard against which to measure a leader’s lifestyle and words. When we seek divine truth, we are given the discernment to know a holy message from a misleading one.

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A Church Full of Failures

A Church Full of Failures

By Jedd Medefind

Discouraged by the “imperfect” within the Body of Christ? Consider
this perspective on those who fall from grace.

The conversation with our guests was as rich as the succulent kabobs and
summer fruit we shared. But like unsightly road kill along a scenic highway, the
discussion repeatedly came across accounts of dismal failure in the Church: a
pastor who’d stepped down because he couldn’t shake an addiction to pornography;
a vibrant evangelist whose life collapsed inward when the ministry overextended
itself financially; a respected mentor and his wife who’d recently decided
divorce was their only option…

I shook my head as my wife and I cleared the dishes, “It’d be enough to make
me lose my faith.” After all, wouldn’t the Bible’s talk of new creation and
transformed hearts lead us to expect better? Of course, there’s much in the
failure-riddled record of the Church that can appropriately be explained away.
Tares among wheat. False brothers. Fakers. The Church shouldn’t be judged by the
fact that many on its membership rolls simply are not committed to Christ.

But what about those who are committed—not perfectly, of course, but
as genuinely as we seek to be? What about the once-earnest brother or the
gracious sister who now leaves us shaking our heads over the dinner dishes? What
about the less shocking but still troubling pettiness, quarrels, and selfishness
we all too often find slithering among the pews? For that matter, what about
ourselves?

It’d be enough to make me lose my faith. That is, if it weren’t for the
people I meet in the Bible. Consider just a few of the “heroes.”

A Real Enemy

A Real Enemy

READ | 1 Peter 5:8-9

One of the most damaging, erroneous images in our

popular culture is the cartoonish picture of a little devil.

He’s dressed in a red body suit with a pointy tail and

holding a pitchfork. Sadly, that’s the image many people

have of their spiritual enemy. But this cute little

caricature couldn’t be farther from the truth.

If we want to be victorious in our Christian lives, then

we must clearly identify our enemy. And Scripture is

clear the enemy isn’t a single little demon but an entire

union of evil spirits.

Jesus cast out demons many times in the Gospels. Over

and over again, we read about Him and His disciples

speaking with authority over multiple evil spirits.

Why do we read these accounts and praise God for His

demonstrations of power, but forget those demonic

forces are still active today?