Sunday, December 20, 2009
Is Glenn Beck A Loud-Mouth Deceiver or A Courageous Brother?
Glenn Beck has been burning up the airwaves on TV and on the radio. He is so outspoken on his commentary shows that the White House has labeled him as an "Opponent". And while many Liberals and Democrats disagree with him, and some may even hate him, he is still undeniably a force to be reckoned with. He has been very outspoken about his calls for prayer concerning our country. But his commentaries have claimed that our President has an evil agenda, along with his socialilst/communist appointed officials, to undermine or country as we know it. His claims seem to suggest that Obama is paving the way for a New World Order and a One World Ruler, aka the Anti-Christ. Is he right? Or is Glenn Beck himself a great deceiver making false accusations, gossip mongering, and causing a chaotic uprising against an innocent President? Where does scripture fit into this scenario?
Alcohol & Wine: A Permissible or Forbidden Cup?
There are few Christians who have admitted openly that they drink alcohol in any form, especially liquor and beer. There are also many churches that preach drinking any kind of alcoholic beverage is a sin. And yet, there are other churches who proclaim wine as a blessed gift from the vine, which was encouraged during Passover by Christ/Messiah during the "Last Supper", and encouraged by Paul in 1 Timothy 5:23. Some even claim that the term "wine" in scripture never intended the definition of a fermented drink, but rather the "pure juice" pressed from the grape. Although this is historically proven wrong, many "church leaders" continue to preach this. Is wine or alcohol in any form permissible in moderation and if health allows? Or is wine and alcohol in any form forbidden according to scripture?
Obama: The New Hope or An "Obama-nation"?
Many people have been recorded as calling Obama a world savior, a new hope, the "Messiah", and even just a great leader who inherited problems from a previous incompetent President. And there are those on the other side of the spectrum who claim that Obama is a communist, a radical, a Muslim, a deceiver, and even the "Anti-Christ". While most Christian churches agree that Obama's liberal morals and administration go against just about everything taught in scripture, there are still many "Brethren" of the church who continue to hold Obama as a great man. Are any of these allegations true, or have the "Brethren" in the church who have challenged Obama with these allegations gone astray from scriptures themselves by bearing false witness, slandering, and judging without any consideration of "loving your enemy"? Where do we draw the line concerning standing firm in our faith without compromise, and being used as a tool of Satan to slander, bear false witness, and spreading conspiracy rumors for a man we oppose in regards to scripture? And, are these in fact conspiracy theories or truths exposing the deceptive practices of an evil man?
The Rapture: A False Hope or A Believers Escape?
There are many debates regarding the Rapture. The term "Rapture" is not even found anywhere in scripture. But through the interpretation of many collaborated verses, the idea of a "Pre-Tribulation Rapture" has a large part of the Christian Church confident in the sparing of their lives prior to the "Great Tribulation" preceding the return of our Savior. Some also believe that there will be a "Mid-Tribulation Rapture", which is to occur during the time of the Anti-Christ's reign. Yet others argue that there will be NO Rapture, and that the Rapture is just another deception of Satan, preparing deceived Christians into preparing for a "Rapture", instead of preparing spiritually for the possibility of having to endure the tribulation. They claim that many believers would then lose faith, and turn to the Anti-Christ for a false salvation. What do you believe?
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Jesus or Yeshua/Yahshua?
According to Phillipians 2:5-11, the name of our Savior contains such a great power, that at the mention of His name "every knee should bow". Most scholars agree that the Name given to our Savior at birth, as commanded by "the angel of the Lord", was Yeshua/Yahshua and not Jesus. With that knowledge, many people have stirred up a debate as to whether or not prayer should be made in the name of Yeshua or Yahshua instead of Jesus. Many have even claimed that the name Jesus has origins in the followers of Zeus, hence the Latin name pronounced, "Hay-Zeus". Is this pure conspiracy? Or is there legitimate reason to believe that scriptures and the faith have historically been altered through demonic/Satanic deception from the truth? Consider the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares (Matthew 13:24-30)...
Will The World End On December 21, 2012?
According to many "Would-Be" intellectuals, the Mayan calendar ended its record on December 21, 2012, suggesting that the world would come to an abrupt end. While this does not fit in with several "Mayan Historians" and believers of the Holy Scriptures,the world is in an uproar concerning this "fateful date". Should we, as believers partake in the fascination of this trend, or should we totally abstain from such things? Keep in mind, that the Mayan people worshipped "celestial/strange gods", which Paul called "demons". That being said, is it possible that through demonic worship the Mayan's were led to believe in false prophecy, as told by demonic spirits regarding "future" events?
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Christmas Origins
There has been a debate which has feuled controversy for hundreds of years. Although few people know of this "deceptive truth", a rise in suspicion has taken place within the past few years with regards to the origins of Christmas. Many people call it a movement, while others proclaim it a return to the original roots of the Christian/Messianic faith. Many historical scholars and theologians agree that Christmas has its roots in Pagan (demonic) worship. While others insist it is the true birthday of Christ; and yet others admit it's pagan/demonic origins and yet proclaim the "baptism" of this pagan date into Christianity, making it holy and good. One verse many point out in opposition to Christmas is Deuteronomy 12:29-32, which states that we should not follow the customs of how other people worship their gods and worship our True GOD with the same customs, for such things were an abomination to our Father. Should Christmas be revered as a Holy Day, set apart for our Savior? Or should Christmas be avoided for being rooted in ancient Pagan worship rituals and traditions?
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