So,why the reluctance amongst the Christian community in seriously studying and discussing certain things that are found within the pages of the Holy Bible?
Are we lovers or truth? Do we believe God's Word or are we like President Bush who doesn't think the Bible is literally true from beginning to end?
I believe it is a common, but very serious mistake, for any of us to subscribe to that kind of thinking. Either the Bible is all true or it's all false. You cannot pick and choose and only accept the passages you like and disregard and ignore those you dislike. Otherwise, you'll creating your own god (making an idol for yourself instead of worshipping the one, true God).
Besides, we know from Proverbs 25:2 that "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter..." Christians are supposed to be lovers of truth, we're supposed to seek the truth aggressively, and I'm hoping we can all consider that our current interpretations of prophecy may be slightly incorrect since we know that 1 Corinthians 13 also tells us that we see "through a glass, darkly" and that God told Daniel in Daniel 12:4, "But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased."
I have been saying for some time now that it's unfortunate that many of us only believe in those things the Bible tells us that make us feel good, safe, and happy. Alternately, we choose to ignore ANYTHING and EVERYTHING that we don't understand, cannot explain, and don't even want to think about if it's really true. That's not the Christian lifestyle.
Besides, by doing so, we give Satan a victory over us. Who needs to employ deception when we're ready, willing, and able to deceive ourselves?
Again, I want to argue that now more than ever is when we need to focus our complete attention on what we already know from the Bible, but are unwilling to accept as truth due to the implications.
WHO IS THIS SERIES FOR? WHO WILL BENEFIT THE MOST FROM READING THIS?
This new series is for those Christians who would suggest that Christians have no business discussing and analyzing various modern-day phenomenon amongst other things simply because they don't understand them or because they think there's no point to any of it.
What if we could understand it all? What if there was a point to all of it? What if all of these unexplained, strange things were directly connected to to Biblical prophecy, and that all the evidence (yes, there's actual hard evidence!) indicates that these "things" are all spiritual in nature? Would that get your attention and get you to change your mind?
While many Christians new to this subject matter will concede that that would certainly cause them to change their stance, I also believe that it is precisely at that point when those who remain skeptical will still caution against such studies because they will say that any discussion of these topics could lead well-meaning Christians astray and they could lead to "non-Christian" things like the study of Astrology or the worship of demons.
If you're one of these people please allow me to state that I understand perfectly well God's clear command regarding both and will stay away from it. I also understand His command to seek the truth of a matter. If ever there was a time to find the truth it's today in this day and age.
BESIDES, I WOULD ARGUE THAT IT'S MORE ABOUT FOCUSING ON "WHAT WE ALREADY KNOW FROM THE BIBLE", BUT ARE UNWILLING TO ACCEPT AS TRUTH DUE TO THE IMPLICATIONS.
Take for instance the study of Astronomy, which is often confused with Astrology. There's a BIG DIFFERENCE between the two not to mention the fact that the Bible contains Astronomical truths - - both literally and figuratively. So, there is a biblical mandate of sorts for us to understand what our Creator has already given us in His Word as well as in His creation.
That being said, it's significant that we try to get a handle on these types of unexplained things because all the evidence indicates that these are the spiritual forces that will play a MAJOR role in the fulfillment of end times prophecy. If nothing else, think of these kinds of discussions as "intelligence gathering" on our common enemy - - Satan.
I can understand why other Christians would be afraid to look at these types of things - Astronomy, Numerology, "Aliens/UFOs," Nephilim/Giants - - because we've been told over the years that these are all "pagan" and "occult" things, and that any serious study of them is inherently "evil" although the truth of the matter paints a much different picture.
In one sense, they're right - - these things are evil! Very evil! Yet, they have to also realize that Satan doesn't invent anything since he's never had an original idea. He's only taking those things that exist, and that are very important, and he attacks the things that are most important because he's efficient.
We know that it's a narrow road to salvation, but there are 101 ways to try to save yourself and make yourself believe that you're on the right path in life. Therefore, the things that are most important for Satan to distort are the things that are true; the things that have the most impact and power. The Gospel is obviously number one, and then also the idea of Jesus Christ coming back again. Everything is fair game to him.
As Christians, we MUST look at what the enemy is doing because the end times has a component to it that focuses on Christianity very precisely, and that's this idea that there's going to be this great lie, a great delusion coming - - the Great Deception - - and if you're not well versed in what's going on and especially in knowing the Word itself (knowing it inside and out and understanding that if someone throws something at you that no matter what it is it will NEVER negate the facts of the Bible) you're going to find yourself in serious trouble.
So, if you leave out things like Astronomy (that's in the Bible), Numerics/Numerology (that's in the Bible), the Nephilim/Giants (that's in the Bible), and Time Cycles in Heaven (that's in the Bible too!) you're disarming yourself and leaving yourself vulnerable during the coming Great Deception because ALL OF THESE THINGS have been stolen and usurped by Satan to use against us.
We have to know that this stuff is there or else the lie will work. That's what this series is all about - - calling attention to things that Christians need to start waking up to before it's too late.
It's all about leading people back to the truth and preparing them for what's to come. I mean, let's not forget that the greatest achievement of Satan was convincing the world that he (and hell) doesn't exist.
In these end times, we must be prepared for what's to come and try and warn others (the lost and unsaved) while there's still time, and before it's too late for them.
Please join me over the course of the next few days. Take some time to prayerfully consider everything before you dismiss it right off the bat. Then please feel free to share your thoughts and comments with the rest of us here.
Why the reluctance? Please join me to uncover the truth.
Origin: candle-magic.blogspot.com
