Being thankful

Well more than likely most pastors around the U.S. have probably preached a sermon about being thankful. I don't think there is anything wrong with preaching about thankfulness. I guess the issue I have is that why do we have to wait till thanksgiving to actually be provoked to think about things we are thankful for? We have all heard someone say that they love these holidays for the atmosphere or the air of joy, thankfulness, and gifts. But once again my question seems to beg a response from us as individuals the other 363 days of the year. Obviously I am not making a blanket statement about every person in the world, but in America, especially for the Christian shouldn't an outward/inward thankfulness be evident year round?




1. Thanksgiving should be continuous despite your circumstances:

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18:
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus"
This passage is one of the landmark Christian passages dealing with thanksgiving. Not only does it imply through language (the Greek indicates a this phrase to be a present active imperative--meaning it is a continuous, command) but also the occasion to give thanks (in all circumstances). This is a lesson that I myself am learning on a daily basis. Our society has ingrained in us a notion that when we are happy things go well, when we are sad then its all terrible. With that comes the idea of giving less thanks when things are difficult or bad, and to give more attention to thankfulness when success, and ease of life comes. I will put this in bold, nowhere does Scripture indicate this thought process. In fact, Scripture tells us that suffering, pain are for our benefit! (read Philippians, Romans 5:3-4, 2 Tim. 3:12) That pain and suffering are part of the Christian walk! (2 Tim. 3:12) and that we will see it in our lives. Once again using this verse, Paul does not indicate that circumstances should dictate our thankfulness or our prayer life, or our joy! (Read back a couple blogs on my entry on joy for a deeper analysis.) Give thanks----always.

2. Thanksgiving is a part of Kingdom living: (Eph. 5:1-4)
What most of us forget (in application not always intellectually), is that thanksgiving is an integral part of our Christian walk! Not only have we been transformed by the blood of Christ, given new life, adopted into a new family, given a Father of perfect love, who never abandons us but its part of our sanctification, part of our newly transformed character!

Ephesians 5:-4
Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.

Once again Paul is writing to the Ephesians about the kind of new life (4:23) they should be living. They were to put off the old self (4:22), put off falsehood (4:25), anger (4:26), and not to let the devil have a foothold in their lives (4:27).
Remember the old Michael Jordan commercials by Gatorade in the early 90's? If not here is one VIDEO (I know I'm dating myself) but the video basically has Jordan doing moves and people desperately trying to imitate him. Paul is using similar language in this passage. He encourages them to "be like Christ", imitate him, look like him, since you are new children of Christ. The old self does all this stuff....you shouldnt, your new, instead you should give thanks! Paul makes it a point for the Ephesian to understand that thanksigiving is part of the new Kingdom life! It will be in the Kingdom, it was part of Christ, and it should be part of our daily life since we are new creations!!!

Unlike our society that tries to hurry up the wonderful aspect of Thanksgiving, to get to Christmas, take some time now to be thankful for some things. Instead of thinking of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Super sales, buy, buy, buy---why not make a list of things your thankful for. But my point is this, being thankful, thanksgiving is NOT a holiday for the Christian! Its a lifestyle or at-least should be.

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Lights, Camera,........ Jesus?

Okay this the time of the year where many churches will celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Now please believe me when I say that I do not condemn plays, nor do I hate plays, or think that it is un-Christian and the bearing of people's salvation rests in this, but I do question where we have gone with celebrating by putting on X-Mas plays specifically on Sunday mornings. (Note I know all churches don't do this)
Couldn't we celebrate the birth of Christ through our lifestyle, or by hearing preaching of His own Word? I know many churches put on plays, mine is included. But I sat thinking to myself the other day about why we do them. The answers were less than convincing: we feel a need to do them because of culture , not from a biblical perspective. We have them because we have always had them, or because that's what Christians do during Christmas and Easter. Now I know some people auotmatically would say, Hey wait, the play illustrates the gospel and it is a remembrance of the birth of God and it provides people an outlet to use their gifts and talents! All those things are true, but are they true because Scripture says so or because we think so? What I am getting at is this: I think that the holidays become more about the play than the message. That people want to be entertained, rather than hear the Word proclaimed, that these plays become more about the production with a thanks to Jesus afterwards. I was part of 3 different Easter plays. All in our huge orchestra. We are talking big budget Michael Bay type plays here. We had 150 actors and actresses, dancers, live animals, a 20 man tech grew, closed circuit TV, dvd sales, the same Jesus for 6 years straight (I tell you its hard to find a dude who looks like Jesus when you have had the same guy do it that long) and David Hassolhoff as Judas. Okay maybe not the last part but you get the hint. The question I would ask is do we really need plays? Do we need the production to truly appreciate X-mas or the impact of Easter? Or better phrased have we gotten out of hand with the holiday rituals and taken less focus off the mission?

I will use Acts as a basis for the simplicity the church can have during the X-mas, Easter season.


1. Think about the early church
The early church is a great example, not because they were great people, but because they had so much simplicity. Read the book of Acts, it has so much contained in it that teaches us about the power of the Holy Spirit and an available and willing heart.
Acts 2-Holy Spirit comes at Pentacost

Acts 2:14-41-Peter preaches the gospel

Acts 2:42-47-Early church has fellowship: apostles teaching, breaking bread, prayer

Acts 3:12-4:1-22: Peter preaches to the people (after a healing) and preaches to the Sanhedrin the gospel.

Acts 4:32-36-Believers share all things, take care of each other

The list is endless, I didn't even get into the numerous Paul sermons on the gospel.

Just look at what the early church leaders had:
1. They used the power of the Holy Spirit: Peter before he preached 2:4; before the Sanhedrin-4:8; believers were filled with the Holy Spirit which helped them preach the Word of God boldly-4:31,and so on.

2. Preached the gospel: Peter, and Paul dominate the speeches in Acts (Stephens is the longest) and each time they simply preached the gospel: the death and resurrection of Christ. That was the early churches soteriology (soteria-Greek for salvation/ logos=study--study of salvation). That was the powerful message, they proclaimed it where ever they went--that was their focus. (Acts 2:23-24,32; 3:15-16; 4:10; and read any Paul book)

3. They lived it out: Notice in the passages above I show that there are many instances of reactions to the preaching, and Spirit. People lived out the glory of God: Acts 2:42-46; 4:32-37.


Imagine if we [the church]...lived like that today. So much of ministry and evangelism is tends to get caught up in techniques, and what other books say, or how, when, why, where??!!! We need committees, meetings, and approval by the Supreme Court sometimes to do things. These guys just were empowered by the Spirit, preached the gospel, and lived it out.

Also just imagine if we told Paul, Peter or any of the 12 to put on a X-mas play during worship. How silly would that sound to them? Paul may punch you, Peter might yell, Philip was supposedly small so he wouldn't do much. It would be silly. They would say: Keep Focus on the mission (Christ) through preaching and serving.

I just feel like we have gone a little overboard, thats all. You can disagree, that's what is great about a blog and the internet. You can stare and this and be like "Hmm well this dude is a satanist and hates people with talent." Maybe I am, but my goal is get you to think biblically, not culturally. Plays are a part of culture, and entertainment. Those are the qualities we look for and it is no different with X-mas or Easter. Are they fun, yes. Are they exciting, sure. Do they stir our emotions, sometimes, but we need to hear the Word preached, proclaimed from His Word. We can take time, money, and effort to create an elaborate production to make a picture of the gospel. Why not use the money for those less fortunate, use the time for missions, and use the effort in preaching the gospel, empowered by the HOly Spirit, and then living it out everyday like it was X-mas or Easter.......its just a thought.

Be Blessed.

We are Cowards!

Just admit it. We are cowards! Your probably asking what in the world is he talking about. Or how DARE you call me a coward! So I am not trying to insult you (well maybe a little) rather just trying to get you to see that in a way we are all cowards. Have you ever had a problem with someone, or something someone did? Whether it was to you or to someone else? Ever get irritated with someone, annoyed or angered? Well I definitely have and some of them have come from within the church. Yes I said it, INSIDE the church (I do not speak of the building I work in but the overall body of Christ). There are stories perusing my mind now of situations I could have handled much better if I had just approached that person in love. Instead the natural human tendency is to tell someone else. Saying how they hurt you or mistreated you or just flat out stink as a human being. Though all those things can be true of that person, is this the most biblical way to treat someone? Well frankly no! Let's see what the bible says,

1. No matter what the problem is, or what they did to you, you MUST forgive them.

This is the one people tend to cringe on during sermons and talks. Everyone loves to be forgiven and sometimes its a lot easier but to forgive someone that has wronged you takes some serious gut check.
Matthew 6:12-" Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors..."

Ouch the assumption here is a present tense, "forgive us God", as in the past tense "we have also forigven those who hurt us, wrong us, made us angry." Watch a documentary called As We Forgive. It will make your petty arguments and silly differences seem so small. If people can forgive those in Christ for murdering their families, and yet you hold a grudge cause of an argument??

How can we ask for forgiveness from a loving God, yet not illustrate that same characteristic back to His people? Here's where it really hurts:
Matthew 6:14-15:
"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Double ouch! I think this verse is self-explanatory! (Also read Matthew 18:21-35)

2. We are called to love them regardless of what the situation is.
Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was. Obviously it was to trick him, and get him to basically sound like a Pharisee. Instead He said, Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. Then he said to , Love your neighbor." He didn't say (and sometimes I wish he did), Love your neighbor, but only when they love you back. Not when they act stupid, or say something behind your back. You can get angry with them, and say anything about them as long as its justified by your own bias and skewed logic!
Yeah sounds funny but this is how we think....we are called to love despite the falleness of people. (this goes for unbelievers to!!)

3. We must be willing to approach, be truthful and if possible let them go.
(Matthew 18:15-20)
The one thing that I think is most irritating for both parties is the unwillingness to approach each other. We either wait till the other person approaches us, or we wait FOREVER to approach the other person. Well you say I am not ready. I believe that, I have been there but the issue must be talked about (though its not was at all). Not only is approaching them hard, but telling the truth in love is even harder. To tell someone that they hurt you, or "show them their fault" is really hard to do. It makes you vulnerable in the sense of saying, "You hurt me, and you have the capacity to hurt me this way." But Matthew 18:15, tells us that we should "go and show" the faults or hurt we experienced. Then Jesus gives us steps by which aid our ability to deal with someone who hurt us:
1. Go and show, if they listen great, if not go to step two.

2. Bring one or two people with you, if they refuse to hear it go to step 3 (this way people can help to mediate, and counsel those who are hurting, but also to testify that something or someone has been wronged)

3. Bring it before the church and gossip about it till the moon turns red and treat them like crap! Okay maybe not but Jesus is making clear, that if someone is wronged that they should approach that person, love them, bring others into it for counsel and mediation (NOT gossip) then if they refuse let them go.


See the world has infected the church with the notion that if I am wronged, gossip about it. Tell everyone BUT the person who you have issue with. If we are upset with someone, 99.9999% of the time, it is due to mis-communication, or NO communication. And those two things only complicate a situation where there has been a wrong committed. Gossip, or malice or running to other people to bash, or burn their character just illustrates how much of a coward you really are. This is NOT a biblical based attitude toward other people, rather a worldly attitude that makes us feel good.
I have had many times where I have wanted to be ugly, to tell someone off, and to lay into someone about all their faults and short-comings. But I always have to catch myself and say is this the most Christ-like thing I can do? How would God gain any glory from me gossiping and tearing down someone else? I must retreat to His word, and not only retreat, I must submit to what it says (and not make loopholes or justify myself). Thankfully I am "under-construction" and being sanctified daily.

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Scripture Alone

In no way am I trying to create a movement, nor am I trying to glorify myself. I am not condemning people that do this, nor am I asking you to do what I am doing. Rather I had a thought that really made me think hard about Scripture. The Reformation declared "Scripture Alone" or Sola Scriptura, which affirms that ."..the Bible is the sole written authority for the faith and life of God's people. " It helps, guides and feeds our journey throughout this life. I love to read books, I may even have to buy another bookshelf for all the books I have, but I feel like sometimes we get alittle distracted. I had a seminary professor tell me once that so many people want to know what Piper thinks about a particular passage. Or John MacArthur says about this passage, or (insert name) says about a passage. He said what does Scripture say about that passage! SO many times we run to commentaries or books of authors to tell us what it says and yes that is useful but make sure you do an inductive study of the passage. Another thing that struck me was recently I saw Francis Chan speak about being fed ideas of Scripture. Using an encounter of two Jehovah's Witnesses and how they said Jesus was Michael the Arc Angel. He said that if you just read the Gospels, no commentaries, and had nothing else to feed you viewpoints, do you really see Jesus that way? Is that what Scripture indicates? More than likely no, but you were fed that.
So this led me to embark on simply reading Scripture. I will not read any external books (commentaries, supplemental) for the next month and focus on reading Scripture to gain a habit that should have been formed long ago. Any questions I may have I will write down and address later, or ask friends. I just want to absorb the Word, I want to soak in what God's word says and read it without being "fed" (presuppositions) or anything. God's word obviously can teach me all that I need: I can meditate on it (Josh. 1:8; Psalm 119:15) and learn from it. Not having commentaries or supplemental books didn't seem to stop the growth of the early church. (with this I understand that the NT wasn't whole until the 300's---though I would argue that since the Muratorian Canon of 125 had basically all the books contained in that Canon, there was a certain collection already being distributed--Plus see Colossians 4:16 for letters being read in other churches)
So far when looking at Scripture I know that God's Word is completely sufficient for my learning and growing in my faith:

We know that...
God's Word is eternal,
Mark 13:31
God's Word is Inspired by God
2 Timothy 4:16
2 Peter 1:19-21
God's word is living, active
Hebrews 4:12

We also know that if we remain in God's word that it will help us to avoid dishonoring God (Psalm 119:11)

I hope that this either convicts you in the sense that maybe your giving more time to other books than God's Word. I hope it encourages you to read more of God's Word, to thirst for it and seek passages that discuss God's Word (in its various forms). But most importantly I want you to see this as an entry of my need for growth, and my willingness to give something up so that I can grow in God's Word.
I also understand that since I am teaching various bible studies that involve supplemental books I will have to summerize them to keep my lessons clear and concise. Therefore I will exclude (work related) books that I will need to summerize for up-coming studies.

Also I will not be on a computer for the next week so my next entry will be on Monday!

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Conditional Happiness or Unconditional Joy?

When I was in college, I lead a mini-devotion in which I had this phrase stuck in my mind for quite awhile. The phrase was do you want conditional happiness or unconditional joy. That phrase has been something that continues to pop up in my life and ministry. I have pondered over that phrase and it has brought to light some Scripture passages and what they teaches us about true joy.

1. Joy is NOT contingent upon circumstances
So easily does the sin of happiness mask itself within the circumstances that take place in our lives. We don't have to go very far to hear how awful a day has been due to circumstances. Circumstances are unpredictable, unreliable, and emotionally is a rollercoaster ride. So then why would we root so much of our joy in circumstances? I know that if I went to prison (for whatever reason--knock on wood), or were given a pink slip, or told that I had some sort of disease those circumstances DO NOT warrant joy. I would be angry, upset, which would be okay as these are fleshly reactions, but in no way should my joy be gone. If joy were contingent on circumstances explain this passage:

Hebrews 12:2
"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

How would one of the most gruesome ways to die be joyful? How is being shamed joyful? The circumstances do not sound joyful to me.

Philippians 1:18-23,25-26
"Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain......Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me."

The circumstances do not give evidence for joy, yet because Paul's joy was not ROOTED or contingent on His circumstances but on something much greater (What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord) he was able to continue his ministry within the prison.

2. Joy is NOT contingent upon what we obtain
Another misconception is that I will find joy in what I have or obtain. Our world is centered on being consumers. I will be the first to tell you it is so cool to get new things. I love getting stuff in the mail: books, soccer jerseys, letters, new stuff, anything from amazon.com! Unfortunately alot of people put their happiness in obtaining or accumulating things. They surround themselves with things that they think will make them happy until that very thing wears off. I usually tell the youth that its similar to a video game that we all have to have and then it gets old. For more overarching view I use clothes or shoes as an example. We are all excited and happy then it wears off. The joy is fleeting, and unfulfilled. That is not the joy that is rooted in Jesus Christ, in fact the joy in Christ provides contentment

Hebrews 10:34-"You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.

Philippians 4:10-13:
"I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength."

One of the most abused verses in the Bible comes from 4:13 (or the last sentence-I can do everything through him who gives me strength). People think there is some sort of human effort or power to take on all circumstances. This verse does not indicate that. In fact its rooted in Paul rejoicing in Christ, and the Philippians concern for him. That he has learned to be content in all circumstances (in need or having plenty) because he has Jesus Christ, and that JOY in Christ is not contingent on possessions or lack there of. In fact he can endure anything that affects him because it is Christ who has already given him fullness and therefore strength to endure.

3. We will never find unconditional joy until we recognized that joy can only be found in Jesus Christ.

The Christian theologian St. Augustine put it perfectly in his book "The Confessions", saying, "You made us for Yourself, and our heart is restless until it finds its place of rest in You."

Ask yourself, where is your joy rooted? Could you read the Scripture passages like Phil. 1:18-26; 4:10-13 or Hebrews 10:34 and be able to still be joyful?

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Book Review: Suprised by Hope

I recently finished a book by N.T. Wright called "Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection and the Mission of the Church." N.T. Wright is one of the foremost biblical scholars and a prolific author. This book provides a wealth of knowledge and true biblical understanding of what heaven is, how vital and important the resurrection is within biblical theology as well as the Kingdom of God. Wright forces us to ask the question: what happens when we die? Most give the natural assumption, I will die and go to heaven. But where are the biblical passages to support this? How can one reside in heaven if the full plan of redemption hasn't taken place: meaning the Second coming? He breaks the book down into 3 parts: Setting the Scene, God's Future Plan, and Hope in Practice. Wright investigates in Part I, resurrection, heaven, and misconceptions with biblical exegesis and care to context of key passages. He emphasizes the restoration of all things, NOT the replacement. Especially in regards to the body (as some have simply said they can't wait to leave this body and get into their spirit body). He focuses on a restoration of the believers body (Phil. 3:20-21; 1 Cor. 15:52) and the earth (Rom. 8:22; Acts 3:21). He roots this within the Jewish OT, and how they perceived resurrection, and eschatology, then framing it within the NT narrative. As far as when this will happen Wright says,
"Some have supposed that we go immediately upon death into the resurrection state. I find that difficult, Paul says that if Christ is the first fruits, those who belong to him will be raised "at his coming: which clearly hasn't happened yet."

After he explains the resurrection, and some misunderstood passages he proceeds in Part 3 of the book into what the application of the resurrection is to the mission of the church. Explaining and discussing the meaning of salvation, how it fits, and the kingdom of God. Making a strong point that "the resurrection...is that the present bodily life is NOT valueless just because it will die." (pg 193) He makes it his duty to make sure believers dont just check out of this life because they simply want the next one! I heartily agree with Wright and found it absolutely refreshing to hear. This in part fits perfectly with the expansion of God's kingdom. Here's a perfect quote:

"He..[God] did not want to rescue humans from creation any more than he wanted to rescue Israel from the Gentiles. He wanted to rescue Israel in order that Israel might be a light to the Gentiles. and he wanted thereby to rescue humans in order that humans might be his rescuing stewards over creation." (pg. 202)

Finally Wright gives specifics for building for the kingdom focusing on justice, beauty, evangelism. Using specfics He closes the book with what the mind and mission of the church should be in regards to all that he has said throughout the book.

It is an excellent book, well written, has a bit of theology but application immediately with it and in no way is it heavy. If you want to know a biblical and proper response to the question of "where do I go when I die" and how the resurrection is important for the kingdom, and for the mission of the church read this book.

Be Blessed.

What God you talking bout Willis?

Recently Glenn Beck had a "Restoring Honor" conference in Washington D.C. to promote getting back to American core values; hope charity and love. Now in no way am I going to focus on the political aspects of this gathering, but what has interested me is that so many Evangelical and conservative Christians rallying behind what he says in regards to religion. The gathering was described more as a giant revival, where Beck constantly referenced biblical passages and getting back to God and Jesus Christ to guide us in our country.

This brought me to the thought that Glenn Becks idea of who God is, is NOT the same God that Evangelicals and Conservatives love and serve. So then why is he the spokesperson now for Conservative churches???
Most of you know that Glenn Beck is a Mormon. So when Beck refers to getting America back to God, as foundation, he isn't talking about the God of the Holy Bible.
I think people get so wrapped up on hearing what that their itching ears want to hear that they simply shrug off the fact that he isn't talking about our God. (2 Timothy 4) Glenn Beck is saying all the right things to people who love this country while intermixing his message with biblical ideas, and concepts to tug on the hearts of evangelicals and Christians alike. But these ideas and concepts of God are far from the God of the Scriptures.

Here is a short, general overview of Mormon Beliefs from carm.org:

1. Scripture:
Believed to be the Word of God, yet the book of Mormon is more correct than the Scriptures (History of the Church 4:461)

Devil:
-spirit born brother to Jesus
-both Jesus and the Devil offered a plan of salvation to the 'Father" and Jesus' plan was accepted, as the Devil wanted to be the Savior but was denied.
(Mormon Doctrine pg 192-193)

God:
-used to be a man on another planet
-God has flesh and bone qualities
-God had sexual relations with Mary to make the body of Christ
-God the Father had a father
-"God himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man" (Teachings of Prophet Joseph Smith pg 345)
-There are many gods
-There is a mother god, (Articles of Faith, by James Talmage, p. 443)
-God is married to his goddess wife and has spirit children, (Mormon Doctrine, p. 516).

Salvation:
... man is NOT saved alone by the grace of God; that belief in Jesus Christ alone is all that is needed for salvation is ridiculous," (Miracle of Forgiveness, Spencer W. Kimball, p. 206).

Now I am for religious freedom, but the Christian churches of the United States to be rallying behind a Mormon and their theology just so that a political deal can be made. Tisk Tisk. You can plainly see that what is mentioned above is no where near a picture of the Most High God. Mormonism does not offer the salvation that comes through the death and resurrection of JEsus Christ. Mormonism does not provide the Almighty God the Father who is sovereign over all things and in control of all things. SO then why do we make one the spokesman when we dont have the same God?
1 John 4:1-3
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.

My concern is this:
1. We (American conservatives/evangelicals) will just take any reference to God, or Christ that a celebrity throws out and then throw our support behind them without thinking.

2. That Truth will be compromised for the sake of rallying people together for a common cause just so that we have support in one area.

3. That we quickly forget the gospel, the life saving gospel from whom it is only from


I encourage you to open your Bibles, submit to its truth, and know who Jesus Christ is.

If you really want to know more I encourage you to go to Carm.org or read Mormonism Explained by Andrew Jackson
Link

**And here is an excellent article from Dr. Russell D. Moore on this very subject that I found after I wrote this:
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