Shills For The Anti-Christ:
Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, and Rick Warren
Call For A One World Church
As America Marches Towards The Kingdom Of The Anti-Christ
"This Super Church will not appear out of thin air, as the plans for this organization are as old as the present antediluvian civilization itself. It will not result from a direct frontal assault on established religion; but rather, will be built piece by piece...."
...he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed (Rev. 13:11-15).
Tony Blair Calls for World Church
Feb. 6, 2011
Tony Blair Calls for World Church
by Deception Bytes
http://www.deceptionbytes.com/OneWorldChurch
NEW YORK (AP) — Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Friday that leaders in an interdependent world must work to end religious conflict or face "catastrophe" as he introduced a new foundation dedicated to interfaith understanding. Religion is as important in this century as political ideology was in the last, Blair said. The Tony Blair Faith Foundation will fight extremism, organize faith groups against poverty and illness, and educate people worldwide about religions other than their own, he said.
"There is a new reality. We have to come to terms with it. And it implies, at its fundamentals, peaceful coexistence or catastrophe," said Blair in a speech before religious and business leaders at the posh Time Warner Center. "If faith becomes a countervailing force, pulling people apart, then it becomes destructive and indeed dangerous." Former President Bill Clinton, who became a close friend of Blair's when both men were in office, opened the event, putting his arm around the former prime minister and calling his faith "genuine" and "deep.
The group's advisory council includes evangelical mega pastor Rick Warren (we know whose side he is on), who with his wife, Kay, advocates for HIV/AIDS victims worldwide; Ismail Khudr Al-Shatti, an adviser to the prime minister of Kuwait; and world Baptist and Jewish leaders. Catholic Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor of Westminster, England, has pledged to join the council when the pope allows him to retire. Yale University is a partner in the project. The former prime minister plans to teach at the school next year, leading a seminar on faith and globalization. In a brief interview, Blair said he defined extremists as "people who want to exclude the other if someone is of a different faith."(In Tony's world anyone that believes Jesus is the only way to God is an extremist) Blair told the crowd that although Islamic extremism draws the most attention, "there are elements of extremism in every major faith."
"It is important where people of good faith combat such extremism, that they are supported," said Blair, who is an envoy for the Quartet of Mideast peacemakers — the U.S., European Union, Russia and United Nations. Among the foundation's many initiatives are promoting research on religion and globalization; (it is to not only promote a one world religion but a one world government) developing interactive media and publications on religion geared for young people, businesses and political groups; and, working with the U.N. and groups such as the Malaria No More Campaign to fight the illness.
Blair said the foundation would not focus on "doctrinal inquiry" (no for heaven's sake lets not worry about DOCTRINE) or "subsume different faiths in some universal faith of the lowest common denominator." Sayyid Syeed, a national leader of the Islamic Society of North America and a veteran of interfaith outreach, said it is possible to find common ground without watering down religious teachings if the work is based on sound scholarship about each faith. "It has been done in the past and can be done again," Syeed said. (notice the doublespeak in the last three paragraphs)
Richard C. Levin, Yale's president, who shared the stage with Blair and two young American Muslim leaders, said the community service programs that will be part of the foundation's work will build a bond among young people, despite any theological differences. "You cannot understand the modern world," Blair said, "unless you understand the importance of religious faith."
And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed (Rev. 13:11-15).
The One World Church Of The Anti-Christ Is Almost Complete
Feb. 6, 2011 Archived
by CuttingEdge.org
THE ONE-WORLD CHURCH IS ALMOST HERE -- SEE HOW THE VERY ORGANIZATION OF FREEMASONRY HAS PREPARED THE WAY!
http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/n1243.cfm
Suppose that a group of pagans got together and decided that they wanted to form a men’s only club with each man independently deciding that he wanted to start every meeting with a prayer to his demon god. They could all agree to this, but they would have a rough time selecting a name which all could embrace. Hindus would want to worship Vishnu, and of course, the men of other pagan religions would want to worship their demon god by the name they commonly use. They could not agree to use the name for the demon god of any one pagan religion without favoring one religion over another. Additionally, if they choose to use an obviously pagan name for the object of worship, they will have a hard time getting even immature Christians to join the club and participate in worship with them. Of course, that is exactly what the Satan wants.) If they choose a neutral name, such as the Sovereign Grand Creator of the Universe, and open all of their prayers in his name, then all of the worshippers can be satisfied. But are they now worshipping the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of the Bible? No, they are still worshipping demons.
Now consider the situation if a Christian were to walk into a Hindu temple and take part in the worship service; he would assume that he was worshipping Jesus, even though he was joining in corporate prayer to Vishnu. Would the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob be willing to accept worship in this manner? The answer is found in Paul's first letter to the church at Corinth. Paul wrote: But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? (I Cor. 10:20-22).
Now consider the situation if the Hindus agree to change the name which they use from Vishnu to Sovereign Grand Creator of the Universe. Even if they are able to agree to change the name that they use to identify their demon, certain elements of pagan worship rituals, such as circumambulation, remain. With a substitute name for the demon, would it then be acceptable for a Christian to participate in the Hindu ceremony of worship? What if the Hindus decide that when a man who calls himself a Christian officiates at the services, they will allow him to close prayers to Vishnu in Jesus' name. Would that make it "Christian?" If, over a long, long time, the number of men who claimed to be Christians increased and the number of Hindus decreased, until finally there were no more men who professed to be Hindu taking part in the Hindu rituals of worship, would it then be "Christian?" How is this different from worship in the pagan men’s club? Of course, the men’s club would claim that their club is not a religion. Is the worship of demons through prayer made any less idolatrous by the claim that it is not a religion?
These situations accurately model the worship which takes place in Masonic Lodges today. Freemasonry teaches that there is one God and that men of all religions worship that one God using a variety of different names. In a Masonic Lodge, all join in corporate prayer to the Great Architect of the Universe (GAOTU). When Christopher Haffner wrote Workman Unashamed, The Testimony of a Christian Freemason, he correctly espoused Masonic teaching when he wrote: "Now imagine me standing in lodge with my head bowed in prayer between Brother Mohammed Bokhary and Brother Arjun Melwani. To neither of them is the Great Architect of the Universe perceived as the Holy Trinity. To Brother Bokhary He has been revealed as Allah; to Brother Melwani He is probably perceived as Vishnu. Since I believe that there is only one God, I am confronted with three possibilities: They are praying to the devil whilst I am praying to God; They are praying to nothing, as their gods do not exist; They are praying to the same God as I, yet their understanding of His nature is partly incomplete (as indeed is mine--1 Cor 13:12) It is without hesitation that I accept the third possibility."
(Workman Unashamed, p39). (This poor sap is deeply confused)
It is truly a shame that Haffner did not read and understand chapter 10 of 1st Corinthians. If he had, he would have understood that pagans worship demons , not God. Islam denies that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God. Rather, it declares that Jesus was only a prophet. Islamic doctrine declares that Allah, the god of Islam, does not have a son. Since the God of the Bible has a Son, and since Allah, the God of Islam, does not have a Son, Allah cannot be the God of the Bible. Furthermore, if Haffner had read and understood the book of 2nd John he would have understood that those who reject Jesus Christ, and do not follow in His teachings, do not even have God. John wrote: Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son (II John 9).
With an understanding of this passage, it is possible to know that those who organized the paganism known as Freemasonry were not Christians. They were not continuing in the teaching of the Scriptures. Would Christians substitute the name GAOTU for God plus do away with the name of Jesus, so that pagans could join with them in prayer without being offended? No, true Christians would have shared Jesus with the pagans so that they too might have salvation through faith in Him. Further, true Christians would not read Scripture and then claim that their revelation is as incomplete as the pagan! It is true that there is one God. However, all men, specifically pagans, do not worship that one God. The worshippers of Baal learned the truth on Mt. Carmel. Baal is not the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Judgment was swift on Mt. Carmel. (See 1 Kings 18:20-40) The god of Freemasonry, the GAOTU [G rand A rchitect O f T he U niverse], is not the God of the Bible.
Will God judge Masons who do not repent and continue to worship the GAOTU any differently than he judged the worshippers of Baal? Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. (1 Cor 6:9-10) What will Jesus tell the Mason who claims to be a Christian? Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matthew 7:21-23. By joining in pagan worship ceremonies, WE sinned against God. When we realized that the GAOTU was not the God of the Bible, we claimed the promise found in John's first letter:
This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If you are a Christian who has become ensnared in Freemasonry, we urge you to confess your involvement in Freemasonry as sin and renounce, as we have. Jesus wants to forgive you, but his forgiveness is dependant on your confession and repentance. Duane Washum, Ex-Masons For Jesus
Now that we understand that the very organization of Freemasonry is contributing to the advancement of the coming One-World system of religion of the False Prophet and of Antichrist, we can more easily understand how Freemasonry was created so as to enable all men of all religions to join in worship. Though each one voices worship and prayer to the GAOTU, each one in his inner heart feels he is worshipping the demons behind his own god. Then, after a very long time, American Freemasonry no longer has anyone attending who is from a foreign religion, so they stand together as "Christians" praying to the old traditional demons behind GAOTU. Once we take another quick look at the traditional Masonic symbols we can see the demonic force behind Freemasonry
We found a symbol at a Wiccan Witchcraft site, in a section entitled, "History of Pentagrams!" I bet you never stopped to think that the traditional Masonic emblem is a Devil's Pentagram, did you? Let us view a traditional pentagram so you will have a point of reference by which to compare this Masonic emblem. As you can see, the Masonic emblem IS a pentagram, with only the left-to-right arms missing. In the early days, Masons intended to display this emblem publicly, so they eliminated the left-to-right arms to camouflage the fact that this was a Pentagram. But, pagans like the Wiccans are not fooled. Listen to their explanation of the camouflaged Masonic Pentagram. "In Freemasonry, Man as Microprosopus was and is associated with the five-pointed Pentalpha [Pentagram]. The symbol was used, interlaced and upright for the sitting Master of the Lodge. The geometric properties and structure of the Endless Knot were appreciated and symbolically incorporated into the 72 degree angle of the compasses - the Masonic emblem of virtue and duty." [Ibid.]
Thus, fellow pagans like Wiccan Witchcraft have no trouble seeing the truth, that Freemasonry is one of the many pagan organizations in the world! Also, notice the explanation they give the Eastern Star emblem. "The women's' branch of freemasonry uses the five pointed 'Eastern Star' as its emblem. Each point commemorates a heroine of biblical lore." [Ibid.] While this picture seems to show 10 points, the Eastern Star is really only 5 points, with the other five being just repeated at slightly different angles. Freemasonry goes to great lengths to disguise its true origins.
Now, let us return to the subject of the very organization of Masonry enabling them to bring all religions of the world into its temples, and to deceive the immature, and Biblically illiterate Christian into thinking they are Christian. This organization is the reason that the name, Jesus Christ, is not mentioned in any rituals. Remember that a belief in God alone is not enough for salvation and eternal life with Jesus Christ. The Apostle James captures this truth in James 2:19, Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. Obviously, the demons who believe in God are not saved; likewise, any person who claims belief in God without also believing in, and trusting alone in Jesus Christ alone for salvation, is not saved. Finally, remember that no one can will themselves into Heaven, nor can anyone claim their way into Heaven. Jesus Christ alone makes the decision as to who is truly His and who is not, through true faith in Him alone.
Now that you know how the very organization of Freemason contributes mightily to their advancement of the One-World Religion of the coming New World Order, you can get a good idea just how close we are to the End of the Age. These perilous times are also a time when we can reach many souls for Jesus Christ, making an eternal difference. Now that you know how the very organization of Freemason contributes mightily to their advancement of the One-World Religion of the coming New World Order, you can get a good idea just how close we are to the End of the Age.
Promise Keepers:
Bridging Evangelicals To The One World Church
Feb. 6, 2011 (Archived)
PROMISE KEEPERS
BRIDGING EVANGELICALS TO THE ONE WORLD CHURCH
by Mac Dominick
http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/n1171.cfm
And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed (Rev. 13:11-15).
The Great Man rose to his feet. A swelling silence rolled over the immense crowd as an ocean wave over the sand of the seashore. The silence rose in a crescendo of anticipation as he motioned to the high priest. The priest slowly lifted his staff, and a mountain of fire fell from the sky, exploding into a raging inferno. The huge crowd stood mesmerized as the prepared sacrifice was incinerated in the flames. The silence then erupted into choruses of praise as every individual fell prostrate to the earth in worship of the Great Man. Is this not the long-anticipated Holy One? Is this not the Second Coming of Christ to the Christian, Krishna to the Hindu, Maitreya to the Buddhist, Imam Mahdi to the Muslim, Hiram Abiff to the Mason, and Messiah ben David to the Jew? Is he not the fulfillment of the ancient prophecies concerning each of these and others? After all, he alone accomplished what all before failed to achieve: he became the provider of world peace, established himself as the rightful priest-king of all mankind, and provided both spiritual and political direction for the entire planet. With all the dissenters humanely removed to rethink their positions, he successfully blended the common values of all religions into a new, syncretistic, all-encompassing faith. The long-awaited "Golden Age" has at last arrived. WELCOME TO THE ONE WORLD CHURCH.
This Super Church will not appear out of thin air, as the plans for this organization are as old as the present antediluvian civilization itself. It will not result from a direct frontal assault on established religion; but rather, will be built piece by piece, as the mending of subplots in a complex mystery novel. The pieces are now falling into place, and the subplots are rushing headlong to the climax—the Rapture of the Church and subsequent appearance of Antichrist. Tragically, many well-meaning, sincere individuals are falling prey to the vast deception of Satan’s plan for the Super Church. This includes many Christians and Christian organizations who are becoming unwitting accomplices to the impending One World Church.
How could any Christian be so naive? How could God possibly allow His children to contribute to the plans of Satan? The problem lies in a lack of adherence to the doctrines of the Word of God. When a man is born-again, he does not mystically become immune to deception. It is the man’s responsibility to "draw nigh unto God" (James 4:8). This is accomplished by studying and taking heed to the precepts of the Word of God. A Christian must study to become established in Bible Doctrine (II Tim. 2:15). DOCTRINE is the key to discernment and fighting deception. Curiously, even the "Evangelical Church" of today is subordinating the teaching of doctrine to social issues, psychological development, cultural crises, worship and praise, and practically every other pseudo-spiritual "ism" or study imaginable. This course of events has resulted in a generation of Christians who have no clue as to what they believe or how to recognize heresy. Since so many are facing this dilemma, they have become easy prey for deception which comes "gift-wrapped" in a religious package. To fully understand the ramifications of this deception, the building of the One World Church, and the organizations involved in its establishment, one must look back to the year, 1948.
The modern downward spiral to religious apostasy began with two very significant events in 1948. On May 14, 1948 the nation of Israel was reborn. Never before in the history of mankind has any dispersed nation been re-established in the same territory after an absence of in excess of 1000 years. The rebirth of Israel can only be attributed to the direct working of the hand of God. This rebirth signaled the start of the final countdown to the "end of the age." In his book, Jerusalem, a Cup of Trembling, Dave Hunt explains that the last days prior to the return of Christ will be marked by the following:
Israel in the ‘Promised Land’
The Church in decline
Growing apostasy
The Church finally removed
If this line of reasoning is followed through to fruition, the influence of the nation of Israel on world events must increase, while the influence of the Church must decrease.
This scenario has been aided by the second significant event of 1948—the formation of the World Council of Churches. The WCC was formed in Amsterdam with 147 protestant denominations (today there are 307). The organization’s goal was clearly stated at its inaugural meeting (August 1948) by General Secretary of the WCC, W.A. Visser’t Hooft : "…there can be and there is finally only one church of Christ on earth…we are aware of the situation, that we do not accept it passively, that we move forward towards the manifestation of the ONE HOLY CHURCH." (Lest any misunderstand, the Universal Church certainly does exist. This is the "Body of Christ" consisting of all those who have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus. However, this Universal Church DOES NOT include every member of every church and/or religion. This "Body" also DOES NOT include those who merely claim Christianity but have never experienced the new birth.) The opposite view of the WCC has been correctly conveyed by Dr. David Cloud: "We could describe the error of the WCC under a number of categories. We could speak of its Doctrinal Heresy, its Modernism….Universalism. The simple fact is that the WCC fails every Biblical test which could be applied. It is patently and grossly unscriptural."
Though the Roman Catholic Church is not officially a member of the WCC, the Vatican has worked very closely with the WCC since the "Ecumenical Movement" of the 1960s (The Ecumenical Movement was a failed effort to reunite mainline protestants with the "Mother Church"). Dr. Edward Panosian, chairman of the Department of History at Bob Jones University, stated, "Rome’s conception of the ecumenical movement is the joining of all churches- eventually all religions- to Rome. Rome does not join the WCC. She invites the WCC to join her…." The member churches of the WCC have been sliding into an ever-deepening chasm of doctrinal apostasy. They have turned their backs on the fundamental doctrines of the faith. Many member churches deny the Inerrancy of Scripture, the Virgin Birth, the Bodily Resurrection, and the Deity of Christ. They have been quick to endorse Marxist causes, gays and lesbians, feminism, and even promote goddess worship. While many true "blood-washed" believers may be members of this body, they are certainly supporting the building of the One World Church (of the Anti-Christ).
After the failure of the Ecumenical Movement of the 1960s, the 1970s brought forth the second wave of the "Charismatic Movement." The Charismatics actively seek unity on the basis of (supernatural) manifestations, many times at the expense of doctrinal truth. They have taken the position that differences in doctrine can be overlooked "as long as those with whom we seek unity confess the name of Jesus and appear to exhibit the gifts of the Spirit—particularly speaking in tongues...." This has led many Charismatics into Dominion Theology and has also given Roman Catholics the opportunity to regain credibility with many protestants. ("The ‘gift of tongues’ was received spontaneously by many Catholics as they were engaged in prayer to Mary." Study your Bible Christian, the devil can give false gifts to appear as an angel of light.) Many influential Charismatic leaders have begun to embrace unity with Roman Catholics. This includes such well-known men as Pat Robertson, Paul Crouch, and Oral Roberts. Meetings between Catholic and Evangelical Charismatics have expanded to up to 80,000 participants. This scenario is the direct result of the call for Charismatic Unity.
The two major common denominators of the Ecumenical and Charismatic Movements are: 1) the forsaking of biblical truth for the sake of unity, and 2) the influence of the Church of Rome. The forsaking of biblical truth is obviously the most tragic mistake an ecclesiastical body can make. Yet, so many have been willing to compromise truth for the sake of unity. As a result, the idea that theological teaching is dull, boring, or irrelevant for today’s society is creeping into even the more conservative churches. Churches (influenced mainly by high profile media ministries) are starting to cater to emotional, psychological, or social teachings. This reaction to the compromise by the high profile ministries is paving the way to find that "set of common values" with those of every religion. This is the groundwork for the One World Church.
The influence of the Church of Rome in these movements is obvious. One need not be a great historian to understand the desire of the Vatican to garner ecclesiastical control of the entire planet. From its earliest days, the intent of the Church of Rome has been to "establish the Kingdom of God on earth—under the headship of the pope." The Bible is very explicit in its description of the One World Church. The Apostle John, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, records in Revelation 17 the image of a harlot riding a beast: And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth. This is a very clear reference to Rome. The entire passage not only accurately describes the Catholic Church, but many (including this author) believe the pope to be the "False Prophet" of Antichrist as described in Revelation 13.
Pope John Paul II has been quoted by Catholic Priest, Malachi Martin and others, regarding his rulership of the planet. In an interview with the National Research Institute, Martin revealed the following: "According to Malachi Martin, John Paul II is anxiously awaiting the reappearance of Mary, which will be seen by all on earth and will authenticate John Paul II as her’s and God’s personal ambassador to RULE THE WORLD—AND SOON . . . John Paul eagerly awaits this event, since it will confirm his claim to geo-political world dominion. It will be part of a great disaster which will transform minds and catapult humanity into chaos (from which John Paul will rescue it) . . . This event will particularly involve the sun and will be seen as ‘the glory of the woman clothed with the sun and giving birth to the child who will rule the nations with a rod of iron.’ (Malachi Martin, Keys of This Blood) . . . Malachi Martin told NRI, ‘The sign will be so potent you will have to (believe) . . . Your own conscience will scream out that THIS IS GOD!"
As if the thoughts of the pope are not convincing enough, the Roman Catholic Church has now taken steps beyond the Ecumenical and the Charismatic Movements. In 1986, the Church of Rome sponsored the Vatican Interfaith Conference. This was not another effort to bring rebellious protestants back into the fold of the "Mother Church." This was a council of world RELIGIONS. The conference included Catholics, Protestants, Buddhists, Hindus, Zoroastrians, Native Americans, African Animists, and Aboriginal Snake Worshippers . This was an effort to find common ground, common values, and learn tolerance—the building blocks of the One World Church.
Since 1986, many other groups have begun similar efforts. In 1993, Chicago hosted the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions. This meeting generated a proclamation for a Declaration of Human Values. This declaration included those values common to all religions. Also in 1993, Rev. William Swing (Episcopal) announced the formation of the United Religions (UR). The UR is to be fully functional by the year 2000, and will serve as a ngo (non-governmental organization) to the UN. One goal of the UR is the establishment of a "Value Bank" that will allow people to invest their money to "promote the values of the UR." The UR also desires to be a "symbol of unity in a world of disunity." The World Conference of Religion and Peace, organized in 1970, gathered at Melbourne, Australia, in July 1997. This organization stressed "Acceptance, Tolerance, and Collaboration" among all religions EXCEPT those who hold to any form of exclusivity (i.e. "no man cometh to the Father but by me") or absolutism (i.e. absolute truth). They also endorsed the UR and sought the common values found in all religions.
The One World Church is nearing fruition. The UR and similar organizations are aggressively seeking to bond all world religions. The leaders of world religions are actively seeking common ground, common beliefs, and common values. The World Council of Churches is determined to participate in and aid these efforts. The pope and Church of Rome are "seizing the moment" to finally grasp their goal of establishing their so-called "Kingdom of God" on earth. Absolutism and exclusivity are rapidly becoming labeled as intolerance and bigotry.
This certainly reveals the serious threat of ecumenism to Bible-based Christianity. Yet, many Christian leaders are busy making their own overtures of unity. In May of 1994, the document Evangelicals and Catholics Together (ECT) was authored by Charles Colson of Prison Fellowship and R. J. Neuhaus, a Catholic priest. The document "laid the groundwork for Evangelicals to set aside their distinctive doctrines and unite with the Catholic Church and other religions which are coming together by the year 2000 A.D." The ECT document was also signed by such notable Evangelicals as Bill Bright, Pat Robertson, and Mark Noll. Other Christian leaders have also been making statements that link them to this train of thought. The following are some prime examples:
"I found that my beliefs are essentially the same as those of Orthodox Roman Catholic." --Dr. Billy Graham
"We (Catholics and Evangelicals –ed) have differences, but on the ancient creeds and core beliefs of Christianity, we stand together." --Charles Colson
"I don’t know anyone more dedicated to the great doctrines of Christianity than the Catholics." --W. A. Criswell
"I am eradicating the word ‘protestant’ from my vocabulary . . . it’s time for Catholics and non-Catholics to come together as one." --Paul Crouch
"In all the Pope’s writings…he has hundreds and hundreds of Bible verses. If I dare to say there are less [sic] than seven to ten thousand Bible verses in the new catechism, backing everything they say, I wouldn’t be exaggerating. And he makes a statement and backs it with the Word of God. " --Jack Van Impe
Why would these "Evangelical Leaders" praise the Catholic Church? Was the Reformation simply a misguided mistake? Were the millions murdered at the hands of the Office of the Inquisition really heretics? While only God knows the heart, these men do not pass the test of scrutiny when evaluated according to the principles of the Word of God. Scripture DEMANDS SEPARATION, NOT UNITY: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness . . . light with darkness . . . Christ with Belial . . . he that believeth with an infidel . . . the temple of God with idols? . . . Wherefore COME OUT FROM AMONG THEM AND BE YE SEPARATE saith the Lord.
Do these Evangelical leaders accept Apostolic Succession, Papal Infallibility, Transubstantiation, Mary as Intercessor, Salvation only of the Catholic Church, and/or the doctrine of Purgatory? Are any one of these found in the Bible? How can they possibly follow the commands of Scripture and unite with those who hold these unscriptural doctrines? The tragic truth of the matter is this: Whether intentional or not, these "leaders" are leading unsuspecting, undiscerning Christians into promoting the plans of Satan for the One World Church.
In 1990, an organization was formed that has the potential to ignite the flames of ecumenism already present in the "evangelical community" into a raging inferno. This organization is Promise Keepers. Promise Keepers (PK) was birthed into existence by former University of Colorado football coach, Bill McCartney. PK has as its basic premise "to see men become the spiritual leaders in their homes and make a moral impact on their communities." The book, The Seven Promises of a Promise Keeper, goes even further to declare that the book is "for any male who wants to: know his Creator better, be closer to his wife and children, tear down the walls of division, see the entire world come to know God’s love." This all sounds very pious and spiritual. However, based on the rampant ecumenism of our time, red flags should immediately be raised concerning "tear down the walls of division" and "see the entire world come to know God’s love." What are these walls of division? At what point in time is this reference to seeing "the entire world come to know God’s love?"
Found within these two goals of Promise Keepers is a conduit to connect many "evangelicals" and other conservative Christians to the effort to build the One World Church. The second goal, "to see the entire world come to know God’s love," needs to be addressed first. While the Lord Jesus Christ did indeed command His disciples to "go into the whole world and preach the gospel . . ." (Mark 16:15), nowhere does the Bible state that the entire world will know God’s love prior to the Millennial Reign of Christ. There exists a theological belief system among some Evangelicals and Charismatics known as Dominion Theology. This theological system, led by notable Charismatics Pat Robertson, Kenneth Copeland, Kenneth Hagin, and others declares the earth will be ruled by or come under the dominion of the Church.
Some Dominionists believe this will happen prior to the Rapture of the Church, while others believe a Postmillennial concept—a "Spiritual Millennium"—rather than a literal 1000 year reign of Christ on earth (as clearly taught by Scripture). For the purposes of this discussion, the primary danger of Dominion Theology is the embracing of ecumenical movements as the fulfillment of Bible prophecy. This is a major cause for concern with the PK organization. As a matter of fact, while interviewing Bill McCartney, "Pat Robertson suggested that PK is a fulfillment of Bible prophecy." Furthermore, the upper echelons of the PK organization are filled with those from the largely Dominionist, Charismatic Vineyard movement. The current PK president Randy Phillips is a member of the Boulder, Colorado Vineyard Fellowship. The pastor of this church, James Ryle, is a PK Board of Directors member. Bill McCartney is also a member of this fellowship. This dangerous Dominionist connection to PK is clearly seen by the goal of to "see the entire world know God’s love." According to Scripture, this goal will not be reached in this present age. Furthermore, this is also the goal of those who seek to build the One World Church (it is not clear which "god" they desire to reveal).
Returning now to the first question (What are these walls of division?) nestled within the answer to this question are the same common denominators previously noted—the Church of Rome and the forsaking of biblical truth for the sake of unity. Therefore, red flags of warning quickly turn to alarm as one continues to inspect the Seven Promises. Promise One refers to a man’s relationship to God. This chapter, written by Jack Hayford, speaks of this relationship. Under the subtitle, "Redeeming Worship," Mr. Hayford relates: "Redeeming worship centers on the Lord’s Table. Whether your tradition celebrates it as communion, Eucharist, the Mass, or the Lord’s Supper, we are all called to this centerpiece of Christian worship."
This statement reveals the "walls of division" are the walls that separate the Church of Rome and the Orthodox Church from the balance of Christendom. The truth is that the Eucharist and Mass are not equivalent to the Lord’s Supper. The Church of Rome and the Orthodox Church teach that this sacrament is efficacious in and of itself. Furthermore, they believe the bread and wine became the literal body and blood of Christ via an act of alchemy performed by the priest (this is called transubstantiation). The commemoration of the Lord’s Supper is simply what Scripture demands—a memorial service ("this do in remembrance of Me"). The Lord’s Supper is IN NO WAY EFFICACIOUS—forgiving no sin of the partaker.
This exposes an attitude of unity at the expense of doctrine. Again, this is a direct violation of Scripture. The PK organization is willing to sacrifice Biblical truth for unity with the Roman Catholic Church. PK also includes Roman Catholics on the PK Board of Directors. Mike Timmis, a Catholic PK board member, prayed at the 10/4/97 Washington rally: "We recognize that we do have doctrinal differences. . . but Father, we will not let these differences destroy our unity."
This statement echoes the Ecumenical and Charismatic Movements—"Do not let doctrine prevent unity." PK takes the call for unity even further. They have extended their hand to the CULT of Mormonism. They contend that the Mormons believe in Jesus Christ. However, who is the Jesus of Mormonism? Mormonism teaches that Jesus was the elder brother of billions of spirit children born to a god and his wives in some spirit realm. Furthermore, all of humanity consists of his younger brothers and sisters. THIS IS NOT THE JESUS OF THE BIBLE! Yet PK is willing to exercise tolerance in ignoring these "insignificant, petty, miniscule, irrelevant doctrinal differences" in order to join into the bond of unity with Mormons. Lest anyone feel ignored, Reuters News Service reported the PK call for unity was also extended to Louis Farrakhan and his Nation of Islam in the form of an invitation to join the 1997 PK rally in Washington, D.C.
Men certainly need to be the spiritual leaders of their homes and churches. However, the "encounter group psychotherapy" methods and unity at any cost are not biblical principles. The policy of blindly embracing other religious groups that simply "name the name of Jesus" is not sufficient. Jesus himself related that all who call "Lord, Lord" will not enter into heaven. In the final analysis, TRUTH MUST BE THE ULTIMATE GOAL—NOT TOLERANCE. M. K. Reynolds, in Foundation magazine noted: "Separation from, not reconciliation with false teachers is God’s way of preserving the purity and power of the Church." In the spirit of the Ecumenical and Charismatic Movements, PK has sacrificed doctrine for unity. Doctrine will always divide because truth divides. Hugh Latimer, while burning at the stake, cried out, "Unity must be ordered according to God’s Word, or else it be better war than peace." As the end of the age approaches, this PK policy of unity is creating a bridge from the "Evangelical Community" to the One World Church.
Jesus Christ will return. He will establish His Millennial Kingdom on the earth. Prior to that time, however, the inhabitants of the earth will witness the strongest deception in all of history. The One World Church is a key ingredient to that deception. All religions will worship Antichrist as God. The stage is now being set and the siren song of unity is invading every of established religion. Born-again Christians must pray for discernment to fight, not tolerate the ecumenical philosophies of the time. The Church is facing guerilla warfare, and the enemy is not easily identifiable.
The book of Jude instructs the Church "to earnestly contend for the faith" because "there are certain men crept in unawares." I Timothy predicts "that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith" II Timothy warns "that in the last days perilous times shall come . . . (men will have) a form of godliness but denying the power thereof." These passages speak of the deception from within the ranks of the professing Church in the latter days. There is warning here of deceptive "wolves in sheep’s clothing" that will infiltrate the body of believers to turn them from the faith. Jude instructs the true believers to contend for the faith. Does contending for the faith include tolerance of and cooperation with those who deny fundamental doctrines? The conclusion of the matter can be summed up in the simple statement of Timothy: ‘FROM SUCH TURN AWAY." Born-again Christians are obligated to obey the Great Commission. This includes not only evangelization but also TEACHING: "Go ye therefore, an TEACH all nations…TEACHING them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you…"
The ECT document prevents evangelization of Roman Catholics. Promise Keepers forbids the teaching of doctrinal truth to Catholics and Mormons so as not to threaten their unscriptural bond of unity. The bridge of the gospel, supported by the foundation of doctrinal truth must be extended to those trapped in false religious systems, while the bridge of unscriptural ecumenical unity must be burned. These are simply the requirements of the Word of God. May God give us courage and discernment to stand for the truth in these perilous times.
...he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed (Rev. 13:11-15).
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