**Revelation 18:4**
If you've read any of my blog posts. You may have noticed that I am a "church-goer." Most of my Sundays are spent in a "church" building. I've been doing some scriptural research for some time and have spent time in prayer to God about the uneasiness I feel whenever I step into a "church" building. I believe that the same Holy Spirit that was at work in the early new testament church is still ALIVE today. YES, the Holy Spirit is still speaking the words of the Father to many today as well as convicting people of their sins. However, in comparison to the Church then and now, there is a huge difference. Today's "churches" are run like a business. Instead of the focus to be on building up each other to become true and dedicated disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ, many pastors and church attendees focus on the numbers of people attending their services. I personally don't like big business. I don't believe that the salvation of a soul should be handled in a business like manner.
The Church is NOT a building. It is the PEOPLE. At first, I believed that it was the enemy trying to pull me out of God's will but now, I believe that the Holy Spirit was the One convicting me this whole time. There is no truth in Satan, in fact Jesus Christ called him the father of lies. The Holy Spirit can only speak the TRUTH that he hears from the Father. In the new testament, the disciples met in each others homes to break bread. They did not use the synagogues or create a building. They were a family, which is something that is very hard to have in a mega-church. These people loved each other and fellow-shipped with one another in each others homes. They did not need be lorded over by anyone else except Jesus Christ. In Jesus' own words, He said that we have only One teacher (the Holy Spirit), and one father (God Almighty). -Matthew 23:8-9
The traditions of man seem to be present in many churches. Is the Holy Spirit very much present in your assembly? When was the last time that you heard the actual gospel being preached on a Sunday that wasn't Easter (Ishtar-PAGAN holiday) or Christmas (PAGAN-Yule)? I know times are hard but a message about increasing wealth, and false promises of a peaceful life with NO tribulations is absolutely misleading! When Jesus waled this earth, he said that we would have trouble but that in Him we will find our peace to overcome (John 16:33). The scriptures even say that if ANYONE so desires to live a godly life in Christ Jesus he WILL be persecuted (2 timothy 3:12). This whole prosperity and health, wealth "gospel" is absolutely contrary to what Jesus was actually saying. I'm begging you, read the scriptures for yourselves WITHOUT any preconceived notions in mind. Read the Word for exactly what is says. Allow the Holy Spirit (your Teacher), to guide you as you read the Word of God. Do not be deceived because many have come in sheep clothing! many people want to deceive the children of God from following after Him.
Stay on the narrow road! Many people will enter the broad road. Why? Because it's easier, it's enticing and it promises the wicked desires of your heart. The scriptures say that men's heart are desperately wicked!- Jeremiah 17:9
The narrow road will come with pain, persecution and loss. There will be periods of loneliness and isolation but Jesus said He will always be with you. Have faith. I struggle to stay on the narrow road too. As human beings we like to have the favor of people. But we must believe the words of Jesus when He said: "Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets." - Luke 6:26
No matter the persecution that you may endure on this passing earth, know that there is a greater award that awaits you. Jesus Christ says that is you overcome, you get to sit with Him on His very throne! (Revelation 3:21).
I'm hoping to do a study on Mystery Babylon. The one that believers are warned to "come out of" in Revelation 18:4. It's possible that Mystery Babylon could be the Institutional Church. All the institutional churches of today are branches of the Catholic Church which has alot of paganism attached to it. Research on your own all about the Catholic Church. Many people of God are being called out of the Institutional church and looking for fellowship with the saints in each others homes. It's not really the building that is the issue. It's the organization. God's Church should not be run like a business with a hierarchy system of: pastor and then congregants. We are all brothers and sisters. There is absolutely nothing wrong with leadership BUT, your leader should not be more valued than Christ Jesus Himself.
Part 1.
Below are some videos by some sisters of mine on Youtube. These videos go into depth about Mystery Babylon.
If you've read any of my blog posts. You may have noticed that I am a "church-goer." Most of my Sundays are spent in a "church" building. I've been doing some scriptural research for some time and have spent time in prayer to God about the uneasiness I feel whenever I step into a "church" building. I believe that the same Holy Spirit that was at work in the early new testament church is still ALIVE today. YES, the Holy Spirit is still speaking the words of the Father to many today as well as convicting people of their sins. However, in comparison to the Church then and now, there is a huge difference. Today's "churches" are run like a business. Instead of the focus to be on building up each other to become true and dedicated disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ, many pastors and church attendees focus on the numbers of people attending their services. I personally don't like big business. I don't believe that the salvation of a soul should be handled in a business like manner.
The Church is NOT a building. It is the PEOPLE. At first, I believed that it was the enemy trying to pull me out of God's will but now, I believe that the Holy Spirit was the One convicting me this whole time. There is no truth in Satan, in fact Jesus Christ called him the father of lies. The Holy Spirit can only speak the TRUTH that he hears from the Father. In the new testament, the disciples met in each others homes to break bread. They did not use the synagogues or create a building. They were a family, which is something that is very hard to have in a mega-church. These people loved each other and fellow-shipped with one another in each others homes. They did not need be lorded over by anyone else except Jesus Christ. In Jesus' own words, He said that we have only One teacher (the Holy Spirit), and one father (God Almighty). -Matthew 23:8-9
The traditions of man seem to be present in many churches. Is the Holy Spirit very much present in your assembly? When was the last time that you heard the actual gospel being preached on a Sunday that wasn't Easter (Ishtar-PAGAN holiday) or Christmas (PAGAN-Yule)? I know times are hard but a message about increasing wealth, and false promises of a peaceful life with NO tribulations is absolutely misleading! When Jesus waled this earth, he said that we would have trouble but that in Him we will find our peace to overcome (John 16:33). The scriptures even say that if ANYONE so desires to live a godly life in Christ Jesus he WILL be persecuted (2 timothy 3:12). This whole prosperity and health, wealth "gospel" is absolutely contrary to what Jesus was actually saying. I'm begging you, read the scriptures for yourselves WITHOUT any preconceived notions in mind. Read the Word for exactly what is says. Allow the Holy Spirit (your Teacher), to guide you as you read the Word of God. Do not be deceived because many have come in sheep clothing! many people want to deceive the children of God from following after Him.
Stay on the narrow road! Many people will enter the broad road. Why? Because it's easier, it's enticing and it promises the wicked desires of your heart. The scriptures say that men's heart are desperately wicked!- Jeremiah 17:9
The narrow road will come with pain, persecution and loss. There will be periods of loneliness and isolation but Jesus said He will always be with you. Have faith. I struggle to stay on the narrow road too. As human beings we like to have the favor of people. But we must believe the words of Jesus when He said: "Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets." - Luke 6:26
No matter the persecution that you may endure on this passing earth, know that there is a greater award that awaits you. Jesus Christ says that is you overcome, you get to sit with Him on His very throne! (Revelation 3:21).
I'm hoping to do a study on Mystery Babylon. The one that believers are warned to "come out of" in Revelation 18:4. It's possible that Mystery Babylon could be the Institutional Church. All the institutional churches of today are branches of the Catholic Church which has alot of paganism attached to it. Research on your own all about the Catholic Church. Many people of God are being called out of the Institutional church and looking for fellowship with the saints in each others homes. It's not really the building that is the issue. It's the organization. God's Church should not be run like a business with a hierarchy system of: pastor and then congregants. We are all brothers and sisters. There is absolutely nothing wrong with leadership BUT, your leader should not be more valued than Christ Jesus Himself.
Part 1.
Below are some videos by some sisters of mine on Youtube. These videos go into depth about Mystery Babylon.
