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What's New @ CLE / Re: (BOOK) Christian Music: For The Love of Money
« on: October 26, 2020, 09:36:18 AM »
The reason I did not respond to Jeanne's post is because if you will take away the lyrics that are put on the screen and just listen to it, you will not necessarily come up with the words that are put on the screen. Many times, people who are involved in analyzing these words take creative liberties with them that are inaccurate.
In fact, the person that originally analyzed the words for the portion I used in my book did not come up with the same wording that I did. (Perhaps because the man is a famous false preacher.) I listened to it without the lyrics provided on the screen in the video, and I came out with the words that I thought were best matched to what I heard (i.e. I believe the man was somewhat close, but not quite on target), and I believe that my transcribing of the backward lyrics is more accurate than most of what appears online today because most people only copy/paste what lyrics someone has told them, rather than listening to it for themselves.
I could have included MANY different songs for examples in the book, but I chose not to do that because I disagreed strongly with some of the suggested lyrics I saw listed out in these videos based on just listening to them. Thus, there is a good reason why I referenced to only "one little part" and not the whole.
In fact, the person that originally analyzed the words for the portion I used in my book did not come up with the same wording that I did. (Perhaps because the man is a famous false preacher.) I listened to it without the lyrics provided on the screen in the video, and I came out with the words that I thought were best matched to what I heard (i.e. I believe the man was somewhat close, but not quite on target), and I believe that my transcribing of the backward lyrics is more accurate than most of what appears online today because most people only copy/paste what lyrics someone has told them, rather than listening to it for themselves.
I could have included MANY different songs for examples in the book, but I chose not to do that because I disagreed strongly with some of the suggested lyrics I saw listed out in these videos based on just listening to them. Thus, there is a good reason why I referenced to only "one little part" and not the whole.
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Law/Legal / Re: Prayers for Petition to FCC
« on: October 23, 2020, 12:36:36 PM »
Like I said, I don't want our forum to become a political thing, but this paragraph in particular, which is called 230(c)(2), states that videos can be removed for criminal and sinful content "IN GOOD FAITH," but the problem is that "good faith" is being violated by big tech companies by their use of digital antitrust, which I'll leave a video that explains more if you want. The Asian man in the video is a lawyer, and he explains it very well:
Right now, we are waiting for someone to bring their lawsuit to appeal it in the Supreme Court, so the SC can rule on the definition of "good faith" and properly interpret 230c2. Once that happens, Congress can then make proper amendments, and destroy the illusion of absolute immunity to companies that claim to have a neutral platform, which would thereby protect our right to free speech on social media, and we will not get videos taken down for preaching against sodomy/homosexuality (just to give one example), otherwise, we can file civil suits against big tech which have previously been receiving tax benefits and federal protection.
Right now, we are waiting for someone to bring their lawsuit to appeal it in the Supreme Court, so the SC can rule on the definition of "good faith" and properly interpret 230c2. Once that happens, Congress can then make proper amendments, and destroy the illusion of absolute immunity to companies that claim to have a neutral platform, which would thereby protect our right to free speech on social media, and we will not get videos taken down for preaching against sodomy/homosexuality (just to give one example), otherwise, we can file civil suits against big tech which have previously been receiving tax benefits and federal protection.
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Evangelism / Re: Please pray for Andrew
« on: October 23, 2020, 12:29:24 PM »
Great. Let us all know if that model works for you.
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Evangelism / Re: Please pray for Andrew
« on: October 22, 2020, 12:37:58 PM »
There's that part about 40 minutes in, when he was asking for the Scripture, and I'm in my office saying, "Romans 2:15! It's right there!" Sometimes your mind goes blank in a live conversation, so it's not always that easy to remember things on the spot.
Oh, I think the verse he was referring to was not in Ezekiel, that was in Joel 2. I only remember that because I had to do some updates on an article recently that was addressing those verses. I think it's the end of the chapter, and it was referring to the beginning of the church with the Holy Spirit, not that he was guaranteed to have special dreams. In that, I was thinking about Mat 16:4, which says it is a wicked generation that seeks after a sign.
Oh, I think the verse he was referring to was not in Ezekiel, that was in Joel 2. I only remember that because I had to do some updates on an article recently that was addressing those verses. I think it's the end of the chapter, and it was referring to the beginning of the church with the Holy Spirit, not that he was guaranteed to have special dreams. In that, I was thinking about Mat 16:4, which says it is a wicked generation that seeks after a sign.
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Evangelism / Re: Please pray for Andrew
« on: October 22, 2020, 12:13:04 PM »
Kenneth, if you need extra money to help you get some new equipment, let me know, or let the church know. Those are important conversations that all of us learn from, and I would like to make sure you have good working equipment so there are no interruptions in the audio and video.
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Law/Legal / Prayers for Petition to FCC
« on: October 21, 2020, 08:25:08 PM »
I normally would not post something like this, but this petition that was recently filed by Trump's administration to the Federal Communications Commission may have an effect on protecting our freedom of speech as preachers of Christ's Gospel in America. I will leave a link to the answer the President's press secretary gave on this matter (link will take you to the time stamp), and that they are pressuring the FCC to create new policies that will make internet censorship from all social media platforms accountable for removing or censoring any issues on politics or religion, guaranteeing that, not only would such censorship be a federal offense, but would also guarantee that citizens who have had their posts and content removed unlawfully would be eligible to file civil lawsuits against the company responsible.
https://youtu.be/VyTojnTDBP0?t=717
https://youtu.be/VyTojnTDBP0?t=717
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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hello CLE Forum Members
« on: October 20, 2020, 12:58:21 AM »
It's interesting that they interpret Mat 3:11 in a positive sense, when I am certain that was meant in the negative sense, since the subsequent verses prove that context. The fire of the Holy Spirit is the fire of judgment that is coming.
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What's New @ CLE / (WEEKLY TEACHING) Corruptions of Christianity: Catholicism p9
« on: October 19, 2020, 02:46:42 PM »651
Introduce Yourself / Re: Hello CLE Forum Members
« on: October 19, 2020, 11:41:57 AM »Quote
That night, as one of the kids was being baptized with fire,They dipped children in fire?
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Repentance and faith in Jesus Christ are absolutely non-negotiable for the born again Christian.Agreed.
I don't really have anything else to say because I enjoyed reading that, and was in tears while reading it because I understood your message very intimately.
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General Discussion / Re: Search engine censorship?
« on: October 15, 2020, 11:52:15 AM »
No, it's not censorship; it's just a bug in the system. Random articles have not been available for certain times; it's based on the spider program they use to track websites. There's really nothing I can do to fix it. I think the revival article is bugged too because if you search revival, you likely won't find it in the list.
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Bible Discussion / Re: Is this rebuke Biblical?
« on: October 14, 2020, 04:04:08 PM »
Have no doubts in your mind and heart, fearing that you will not receive what you are asking Him for.
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
-James 1:5-7
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
-James 1:5-7
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What's New @ CLE / Re: (WEEKLY TEACHING) Tithe is NOT a Christian Requirement p5
« on: October 13, 2020, 10:47:03 AM »Mat 23:23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.All new members need to introduce themselves in the "Introduce Yourself" section of our forum, as was also stated in the registration agreement you signed when you joined. See here: http://www.creationliberty.com/forum/index.php?topic=20.0
Is this not Jesus saying that we should pay tithes ?
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What's New @ CLE / (WEEKLY TEACHING) Corruptions of Christianity: Catholicism p8
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Bible Discussion / Re: Is this rebuke Biblical?
« on: October 12, 2020, 11:28:32 AM »
Well, this is a separate article I have had mind to write, but was not sure when I was going to get around to it. This is a continual problem I see in many people who have written to me.
You sister-in-law may have been wrong in rebuking the fact that you do not attend a church building, but if you all have put off fellowshipping together in assembly with the church (i.e. the body of believers), then you are in disobedience to the Word of God, and on that point, she would be correct. Thus, your sister-in-law was saying the right thing for the wrong reasons, due to her ignorance of Scripture, but the example that your family is currently setting gives her the impression of disobedience, and that is not a good example to set when that women sounds like she needs to hear the truth of the Gospel.
I have quoted Heb 10:25 to many people in emails, and most of them tend to ignore me. Because they can't find a building, therefore, they just give up on fellowship, which is nonsensical in a day where the internet exists. Even the leavened church buildings have extended their reach online (at least, many of them have over the past decade), and many options are available, but when it comes down to it, the three main reasons I have seen for Christians not to look is resentment, hopelessness, and laziness, neither of which could be Biblically justified, and all three are also qualities that creep up on those who do not assemble with the church in the first place, so it becomes downward spiral.
For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
-Gal 5:13
Many have written me unconcerned about whether or not they assemble together with the church because they have liberty, but we ought to be cautious that we do not use our liberty for an occasion unto the flesh, meaning that it is to serve our personal feelings and opinions in selfishness. I am the first to admit I am guilty of doing these things, even concerning the assembly of the church for a number of years, which is why I try to exercise patience with those who do not assemble together, but I see the problem, I know the reasons, and I know the excuses, which is why I started up a ministry online, to solve those problems, address those reasons, and take away those excuses.
Therefore, knowing that options are available to your family, the effort to solve that problem starts with you. Again, this is coming from someone who has been down that road, but has had to do an awful lot more work than just simply choosing where to meet up.
The questions I have that are left unanswered would be:
1. Why does the husband not assemble anywhere?
2. What options is the husband open to considering?
3. Why have you not pressed the matter for discussion?
4. Have you looked into the church building your sister-in-law attends to explain to her why you have not assembled together in such a place where she attends?
I remember there being more questions I had when I was reading through this, but now I can't remember them. I need to write an article on this simply because this is a problem that needs to be addressed, and sadly, most churchgoers do not understand the reasons why it need to be addressed, other than their pastor said so because he wants their tithe money. There are important Biblical reasons why we need fellowship with one another, and there are a number of members we have added to our church just this past year who have learned that lesson, and understand much more clearly why it is so important, not just for themselves, but also for others.
You sister-in-law may have been wrong in rebuking the fact that you do not attend a church building, but if you all have put off fellowshipping together in assembly with the church (i.e. the body of believers), then you are in disobedience to the Word of God, and on that point, she would be correct. Thus, your sister-in-law was saying the right thing for the wrong reasons, due to her ignorance of Scripture, but the example that your family is currently setting gives her the impression of disobedience, and that is not a good example to set when that women sounds like she needs to hear the truth of the Gospel.
I have quoted Heb 10:25 to many people in emails, and most of them tend to ignore me. Because they can't find a building, therefore, they just give up on fellowship, which is nonsensical in a day where the internet exists. Even the leavened church buildings have extended their reach online (at least, many of them have over the past decade), and many options are available, but when it comes down to it, the three main reasons I have seen for Christians not to look is resentment, hopelessness, and laziness, neither of which could be Biblically justified, and all three are also qualities that creep up on those who do not assemble with the church in the first place, so it becomes downward spiral.
For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
-Gal 5:13
Many have written me unconcerned about whether or not they assemble together with the church because they have liberty, but we ought to be cautious that we do not use our liberty for an occasion unto the flesh, meaning that it is to serve our personal feelings and opinions in selfishness. I am the first to admit I am guilty of doing these things, even concerning the assembly of the church for a number of years, which is why I try to exercise patience with those who do not assemble together, but I see the problem, I know the reasons, and I know the excuses, which is why I started up a ministry online, to solve those problems, address those reasons, and take away those excuses.
Therefore, knowing that options are available to your family, the effort to solve that problem starts with you. Again, this is coming from someone who has been down that road, but has had to do an awful lot more work than just simply choosing where to meet up.
The questions I have that are left unanswered would be:
1. Why does the husband not assemble anywhere?
2. What options is the husband open to considering?
3. Why have you not pressed the matter for discussion?
4. Have you looked into the church building your sister-in-law attends to explain to her why you have not assembled together in such a place where she attends?
I remember there being more questions I had when I was reading through this, but now I can't remember them. I need to write an article on this simply because this is a problem that needs to be addressed, and sadly, most churchgoers do not understand the reasons why it need to be addressed, other than their pastor said so because he wants their tithe money. There are important Biblical reasons why we need fellowship with one another, and there are a number of members we have added to our church just this past year who have learned that lesson, and understand much more clearly why it is so important, not just for themselves, but also for others.
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Bible Discussion / Re: Observer of Times
« on: October 10, 2020, 10:38:02 AM »I appreciate your comments and discussion. It has given me some things to think about. I have been wondering about holidays like Thanksgiving and I had not even thought about astrology. Perhaps looking into the definition of that might provide a better understanding of the phrase "observer of times".The problem with Christmas is that it is based on the solstice, meaning the position of the sun, as you are probably already aware. Thanksgiving is not based on solar or lunar cycles, nor does it have to do with anything concerning the pattern of the stars (or anything else having to do with the worship of the elements), which means it is not attached to any particular pagan ritual.
There are a few people in our church I have had to rebuke for trying to do what I call "creating a list of rules," meaning that they were trying to say within themselves, "Here is a list of do's and don't's for Christians," but we simply need to look at the philosophical concept and use discernment. The fulfillment of the law and prophets is to flee from idolatry of any kind, which means we ought not to learn the ways of the heathen, but if we have learned them in the past, then it is important to gain understanding and depart from them.
Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
-1Co 10:14
Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
-Jer 10:2
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What's New @ CLE / (BOOK) Christian Music: For The Love of Money
« on: October 08, 2020, 04:49:16 PM »
Christian Music: For The Love of Money
This book is free-to-read on our website, and also available for purchase in paperback or Kindle in the Amazon store.
I took my old article "What's Wrong With Christian Rock?" and rewrote it completely into a full-length book exposing the entire "Christian" music industry. If you believe that anything in mainstream "Christian" music is good for listening, you may want to read this and think again.
This book is free-to-read on our website, and also available for purchase in paperback or Kindle in the Amazon store.
I took my old article "What's Wrong With Christian Rock?" and rewrote it completely into a full-length book exposing the entire "Christian" music industry. If you believe that anything in mainstream "Christian" music is good for listening, you may want to read this and think again.
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What's New @ CLE / (VIDEO) The Corruption of Michael W. Smith's Rocketown
« on: October 08, 2020, 04:27:35 PM »660