For every follower of Christ who waits upon his second coming!
After the 1901 General Conference Session, Ellen White had a vision in which she saw church leaders reconciling their differences, and confessing their sins against each other. When she awoke from the vision, Mrs. White realized that what she had witnessed was not a reality. Pride and hardened hearts prevented God's people from being united. Deeply grieved, she understood that the Lord could have come in their lifetime, but His people did not surrender their thoughts and opinions to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
You are invited to join the world church in 100 Days of Prayer (March 25-July 11) for the presence and power of the Holy Spirit to be fully experienced by our church leaders during the General Conference Session July 2-11, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas. To learn more, visit www.100DaysOfPrayer.org
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The Pilgrim's Progress is an allegory of a Christian's journey (here
represented by a character called 'Christian') from the "City of
Destruction" to the "Celestial City". Along the way he visits such
locations as the Slough of Despond, Vanity Fair, the Doubting Castle,
and the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Bunyan, the author, had very
little formal education and a humble background. Nonetheless Pilgrim's
Progress is considered one of the masterpieces of English literature,
and is required reading for Christians who are on the spiritual path in a
world of temptations.
In dem neuen Hollywood-Blockbuster Noah wird der
Schöpfer als böser, gemeingefährlicher Irrer dargestellt, der die
Menschheit abgrundtief hasst. Die Schlange dagegen ist im Besitz des
Geheimnisses, das der Menschheit den »göttlichen Funken« zurückgeben
kann. Die meisten Christen – selbst diejenigen, die schlechte Kritiken
über den Film schrieben – haben leider völlig die Aspekte der
luziferischen Gnosis übersehen, die ganz offen in diesem Film propagiert
werden.
The new release of the major Hollywood film Noah has created a deluge of reactions both inside and outside the Christian community. Some notable religious leaders have praised the $160 million biblical epic, while others have misgivings about the aggressive pushing of radical environmentalism featured throughout the film.
However, the thing that might be most controversial about this movie is its attempt to radically redefine the character of God and the events that led to the destruction of earth.
We've been paying close attention to the reviews of this film from both Christian and non-Christian critics alike. There are indeed some very twisted elements in Noah that we felt we should bring to your attention:
Satan's fallen angels protect Noah while he builds the ark
To stop the earth from being repopulated, Noah tries to kill his son's pregnant wife
Noah is portrayed as an uncaring, coarse man reluctant to follow God's instructions
Methuselah is characterized as some sort of witch doctor who guides Noah spiritually!
Russell Crowe, who plays Noah, says himself that this is not a "Sunday school story" and will challenge viewers understanding of the Bible. The film has actually been banned in some Islamic countries because it portrays a prophet. [1]
So does writer and director Darren Aronofsky's efforts to "fill the gaps" in the story so violate the biblical event that the true message is flooded with too much creative expression and speculation?
We make two recommendations about this new film. First, read the Bible story for yourself in Genesis chapters 6--8. Do not trust film producers to accurately portray Scripture; it's likely the filmmakers believe Genesis is a mere fable and seek to change your perceptions about God and the Bible.
Moreover, the Word of God was not given for entertainment, but "to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 3:15). To find life-changing truth, we cannot substitute watching creative visual effects about the Bible with personally digging into Scripture with the help of the Holy Spirit. The story of the flood is not simply meant to be dramatic, energizing, surprising, or confounding. It is deeply spiritual (1 Corinthians 2:14).
Second, the release of this film will potentially generate lots of opportunities to discuss the Bible story with people who know little about Scripture. Aside from the incredible visual renderings and despite the distorted elements, it is a story still relevant to our day, for Christ said, "As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man" (Luke 17:26). Just as there was a call to come into the ark, so Jesus patiently invites people to come to Him. But there will finally come a moment when probation is closed. Signs indicate it is very soon (Matthew 24:38).
Noah's real experience is more than a tale. The world was once destroyed by a flood. It will someday be destroyed by fire (Malachi 4:1, 3). Will you be ready?
We're now featuring a great new book that's perfect for sharing with friends and family who have seen the movie or have questions about this powerful story. It's called Noah: Another Storm Is Coming—check it out by clicking the image below:
We also took this opportunity to go into our archives and find these classic presentations from Pastor Doug on the topic of Noah and the flood. We hope you are blessed by this timely message and, please, share it with others so they can understand the message of Noah without all the Hollywood distortions ...
"The BLUEPRINT" - Earth's Final Movie by Pastor Ivor Myers
Die komplette Botschaft der Bibel im Licht der ganzen Weltgeschichte bis hin zum Ende in einem Vortrag von fast 3 Stunden. Die Reine Wahrheit so kurz und deutlich wie möglich, präsentiert wie nie zuvor.
Nachdem man Ashley (V. Emmons) bei einem Ladendiebstahl erwischt hat, beschließt sie sich aufzuraffen und ein neues Leben zu beginnen. Deshalb zieht sie zu ihrer Tante Diane (M. McCabe-Habrat) aufs Land, wo sie jedoch schon bald die triste Einöde satthat. Bei einem Streifzug durch die Gegend entdeckt sie auf einem heruntergekommenen Grundstück ein einsames Pferd. Sie nimmt das Tier zu sich und bringt es wieder auf die Beine und spürt dabei, wie wichtig für sie ihr Glauben an Gott geworden ist. Doch wird dies ausreichen, auch die Schatten der Vergangenheit von ihr fern zu halten?
Die Spannende Biografie eines heroischen Kämpfers, der für seine Vision, die Bibel allen Menschen Englands zugänglich zu machen, viele innere und äußere Kämpfe auf sich nahm und damit einen wesentlichen Beitrag zur geistlichen Entwicklung des Landes leistete.
THIS FILM IS FREE AT http://www.realdiscoveries.org/
Summary
A
real life adventure and journey to the most barren territories on this
planet. Join us as we consult Scientists, Geologists, Archaeologists and
Mineral experts. DON'T
CONDEMN IT. BELIEVE IT.
WHY are there so many Christians who are like Doubting Thomas?
Who
will refuse to believe something without direct, physical evidence when
presented with archaeological evidence confirming the Biblical stories
that we read? When archaeological finds confirm historical facts that
confirm Biblical history it all adds weight to being able to prove to
the world the accuracy of the Bible.
Even if Bible discoveries
can't be fully explained why would any believer want to disprove it just
because he can't prove it? or does not believe it.
As Christians
we know that our mission is to intercept those who are sadly heading
for the Gates of Hell and each one of us need to be aware of the urgency
of the hour in saving our 'neighbour'.
Bible Discoveries with
evidence of the accuracy of the Bible provide us with great tools when
we are witnessing to our 'neighbour'.
Bible Discoveries are
important as they challenge the concept of evolution that is being
presented as factual in our schools and accepted by many as
scientifically backed up by evidence. Evolution leads to atheism.
The
Apostle Paul writes 'Prove all things' and this involves being open
minded to new discoveries that provide wide ranging evidence of the
accuracy of Gods Word.
EXAMPLE
If The Shroud of Turin
wasn't that important then why would the Lord preserve the most
important event in the world on two cloths?
Why would Barry
Schwartz, a Jew, turn from his own faith to prove to the world that this
cloth was indeed the cloth that was wrapped around a tortured,
crucified man, clearly visible to our eyes today?
Is that why
God chose one of his own people a Jew, Barry Schwartz, to become the
greatest expert on The Shroud of Turin and prove not just to the world,
but his own people the Jews, that this cloth with a 3D Image of a man
was not created by any artistic means currently known to mankind. And
that it is impossible to create this 3D Image, showing that Jesus was
indeed crucified and resurrected. It supports and confirms the four
Gospels of the Bible and even with today's technology still cannot be
disproved.
Why would leading scientist, Ray Rogers, a director
of the Shroud of Turin Research Project (STRP) conclude that the 14ft
long linen cloth was a fake. He was a spokesman against the authenticity
of the Turin Shroud and concluded the wrap was a medieval hoax.
Interestingly he has now concluded it could be the burial gown of
Jesus!!
From beyond the grave he has admitted the shroud is far
older than results suggested — and could be the genuine article as many
Christians claim.
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Jesus taught us to love our neighbour as we love ourselves. (LUKE 10:27)
Are
we using every tool the Lord has given us to prove to the unbeliever
that Gods word is true? No I don't believe so. Is scepticism of new
discoveries that act as Gods tools in proving the Bible actually
standing in the way, which in return is condemning our neighbour and
widening the path to HELL?
Clearly we have been given these tools as believers, by the Lord to prove:
We
also have to ask ourselves why would Jesus warn us that believers in
the last days would turn from their faith. 'At that time, many will turn
away from the faith and will betray and hate each other'. Matthew 24:10
I personally believe that one very good reason for believers turning away from the faith is because of weak faith.
Weak faith comes from weak or non-existent foundations.
Bible
Discoveries strengthens the believer as Archaeology proves the Bible,
helping to provide evidence which in turn shores up faith. There we have
another good reason why the Lord preserves Bible Discoveries.
The
more the believer believes, the less doubt he will have and then the
stronger he will be. But, if a believer is deceived into thinking
certain discoveries are false scepticism can weaken his faith. I find
the more discoveries I believe in the stronger I become. In fact, I find
Bible Discoveries are positive tools and resources that we as believers
can present particularly to those wanting evidence before they make a
step of faith.
