Listening to Alex Jones this morning he is accusing 501c3 companies that teach the rapture are the problem. So I need to address several issues here.
First most 501c3 corporations known as churches do not teach the rapture. They are mostly amilliniel or don't teach any eschatology. The true churches that have not become a 501c3 corporation. teach a rapture. What is a 501c3 corporation? It is a not for profit organization for purposes of making charitable contributions. Churches do not have to become one. Red Cross, and other non church affiliated organizations do.
The accusation is that if your church is a 501c3, then they have to take orders from the government to keep their tax exempt status. This is why churches are not allowed to endorse candidates for elections. I don't advise endorsing candidates anyway because they are all corrupt at some level. Ask Richard Nixon.
So what is going on with the Rapture theology? The rapture in many circles is taught wrong. I know I have heard it many times. "Before it gets really bad we are out of here". Jesus said in John 16:33, " that in this world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." So we need to be prepared for tribulation. Americans in this Laodecian society are very soft. We can't handle it it if someone puts a gun to our head and says deny Jesus or die.
The correct teaching is that we are to be engaged until he comes. When I was running track, I was told to keep going until you hit the finish tape. Many a race was lost in the last couple of yards when the one head relaxed. Keep going. Keep sharing the gospel. Keep writing your congressman. Keep attending your county party conventions. Stay engaged and stay informed. This is not a time to quit. 2 Thessalonians 2:7 tells us that he that letteth with let until he be taken out of the way. Until it is gone, we are to be a force of good in this world.
As I wrote in a previous article, we are to play until we here the whistle. Play until you hear the last trump. Don't let Alex Jones or anyone else influence your theology. Alex also believes that man is tens of thousands of years old and has evolved. The Bible clearly puts man at six thousand years. Get your theology from the Bible. Keep going.
Right on, Mr Roden! There's only a handful of times that I've listened to Alex Jones. I take his shows with a heaping tablespoon of salt and use them as a jumping off point for my own news research. I think his intentions are good and that some of the things he says have weight to them. But I find that his shows often instill fear and confusion -- a trap no child of God should fall into. If you find yourself worrying/doubting while listening to him, it's best to turn it off and break open your Bible.
ReplyDeleteAs far as the teaching of eschatology and the Last Days, it's amazing how much people are willing to avoid the topic. Even family members have accused me of fearmongering when I talk about what I've studied and learned! Of course, that's to the contrary. Studying prophecy has given me MORE peace.
Thank you for your comment. I feel pretty much the same way. Alex Jones provides great news and interviews but his analysis can be lacking. Where he thinks that the battle can be won, it is only by the grace of God that we can go through the tribulations that are ahead. There has only been one successful revolution and that was the American experience of 1776. Every other one has been throwing out one Tyrant only to get another. The French revolution ended with Napoleon. To have a successful revolution, it is important that God be behind it like in 1776. The Next successful one will be at the Battle of Armageddon.
ReplyDeleteI still think Alex is an insider with ties to the CIA and the NWO helping them to turn the U.S. into a mess. Notice how he uses buzz words like church or Christian or even Jesus, and never really showing any sign of true salvation.We can just pray for Alex and do like you suggested and that's keep running the race until the finish. Don't stop now were too close to the finish lines.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if Alex is an insider or not. He obviously is not above suspicion. I know is "Christianity" is not Biblical. Many will say to me in that day "have we not..." and the Lord will say, "Depart from me ye doers of inequity".
ReplyDeleteThe church (ie. the state church 501(c)3) will not speak of the immoral system or of those promoting it in politics or the world order. The tribulation IS this state church. They are guilty by silence under the excuse of a false gospel. Even those in office that profess "Christianity", "gospel", "Jesus as Savior" advocate for the legislation of immorality rather it be abortions, gay marriage, war, etc. Modern Christianity speaks death by the sin of omission. The feel good "know Jesus" is all that's needed false gospel is what allowed Nazi Germany.
ReplyDeleteIt is an easy search to find out who funds your pastors doctrine. Check out the "Association of Theological Schools". The Rockefeller's fund and manipulate them. Also, check out Henry Luce III Fellows. It is ecumenical and guides doctrines. In our world today, it is dead. No one said we must "believe Jesus" and not fight for the truth. The state church does not. It IS the problem. But, at least your ear gets scratched when you here what you already know week after week. You can nod your head, yep yep and leave more "Christian" ready to feel good about the things they never hold accountable.
ReplyDeleteNo one said we MUST be in a tribulation today or just accept the wrongs that are happening. Wake up sleepy giants ....
ReplyDeleteLast Friday, Alex said that all who are in Christ will face tribulation. I will agree with that statement. What he doesn't understand is that while Christians may face the wrath of man, Christians will not have to face the wrath of God. That is the difference. Christians will escape the Great Tribulation. There is plenty of persecution going on right now. We are in tribulation. We are not in the seventieth week of Daniel. We won't be there until a covenant is confirm. Daniel 9. Any arguing about the rapture from Matthew 24 is a moot point. Matthew 24 is for those who go through the tribulation. You have to look at 1 and 2 Thessalonians to argue the rapture and it's timing. He is right on the number of pastors who are co opted. He is wrong on what they are being told to teach. The ones that are co opted are listing to the Purpose Driven Lie and told stand down and not teach any prophecy. In the past they taught abhorrent eschatology like amillinialism and preterism. Show me one church in the World Council of Churches that teaches Dispensationalism. There is none. Even Dallas seminary is shying away from the doctrine.
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