I had a similar experience growing up in a United Methodist Church. I never doubted that Jesus died for the world and rose again the 3rd day but they never taught how to personally apply that to your life. I didn't know about repentance and being born again. I am so glad I finally learned that as an adult. What an amazing difference!
That's exactly right my brother, you are speaking the truth. The most dangerous time in a young Christians life is when they are under the five fold ministry Eph 4:11. The sooner you get filled with God's Spirit, the better, for thus saith the LORD; "Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm..." Jer. 17:5 Friends, never underestimate Satan's cunningness to deceive. Jesus said that the false vine would be so close to the real thing in the last days, that if it were possible, it would even deceive the very elect. Take care that no one deceives you. Your road to Heaven does not start by becoming a church member; or by enrolling in a Bible college or a university - it starts in the privacy of your room - on you knees!
I went to a church recently where they allow New Age gurus who speak Christianese and distort God's truth to meet their own subterfuge. As a result of my speaking out against the program I was not allowed to participate in any activities in the church and was frowned upon as a troublemaker. These people according to 2 Timothy 3 verse 2 are lovers of their own selves, false accusers, despises of those that are good, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying the power of the gospel. Paul told Timothy to turn away from such people.
People need to read the Bible and find out how we got it and who died so we could read it in English. A study of "versions" is also revealing. Genuine believers cannot be deceived because they know and love the Truth, which is found in God's Word -- The Holy Bible.
@@thevintagefetcher People should research how all the "versions" came to be, when and why, and make their own decision about which version. The question one should ask oneself is, "do I believe that I have the very Word of God in my hands, translated accurately into English by Spirit-led men of God, or do I have something else? In a fake church I attended recently, we/they were singing a ridiculously upbeat son with the lyric, "...though he slay me yet will I praise Him!! Sounds pleasant enough, but that portion of the scripture in my bible reads, "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him..." While martyrs have been known to sing praises at their death, and I think I would, the issue is trust. I think of all those young people at that fake church who are being encouraged to praise someone they have never been taught to trust. Firstly, without faith (trust) it is impossible to please Him and secondly, who would sing praise to a God they don't trust when their head is on the chopping block? Trust is everything and any song or bible version that changes the wording in that verse and all others has changed what God wants us to know. I trust and believe every jot and title in my bible as the very Word of God. If anyone's version differs from mine, which is not a version but an authorized translation, I will stake my life on what mine says. “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6
Makes sense. I’d be more likely to trust English translations if they weren’t brought about by people who were not only translating the texts, but were simultaneously disagreeing with established doctrine. Tyndale wanted the King to be the head of the church. Until he then disagreed with the king. Heresy is so much more than being about “version.” It’s going against core, long-established beliefs. These people are cloaked as “spirit filled men” being given divine guidance in their translations. If it’s truly just a translation of language, literal, no inspiration would be necessary. However, if you were rewriting something, you might need justification. IE: the Holy Spirit told me. Your point is well taken, but I think you’re missing the point. These men were not simply translating. They were standing in defiance of their church’s teachings. Whomever the leader, it seems, they took issue with them. Giving authority to a rewritten book (with books REMOVED from it.) This guy is not correct. He sites got answers which is a ministry run by a fundamentalist minister who has the final say on anything published. This kid cites that site as fact.😮 The site has been observed as being xenophobic.
The truth will set you free🙌 I feel like in my younger years of growing up and even i to my 30’s and 40’s you could count more on sound doctrine than compared to the let’s say the the last 20-25 years. There has always been false teachers and false doctrine, but as we approach these last day events, I see where the true teaching of God’s word and truth is being replaced with teaching to tickle the listeners ear🥹 This is not only sad but very dangerous! We must be a good Berean 🙏🏼
Your right Matt! ONLY the Bible is the Truth! Not the pastor! Not the priest! Not your friends and family! NO human! We are all fail able! The Bible IS the Holy Spirit of God and Jesus!
Hi Matt I spent several years in a false feel good preaching church. Praise the lord i was led to a Biblically based church, which has opened up my eyes and heart to the truth of the gospel and a true relationship with Jesus Christ. I now know where I am now and where I’m headed, eternity with Our Heavenly Father. Thanks Matt. 🙏🙏❤️❤️
You are so right about this……20 years listening to the wrong gospel…….but by God’s Grace the Lord Jesus Christ woke me up to His Truth by reading the Bible in 2020 . Praise the Lord for His Word by the Holy Spirit .
A church is a place of fellowship and breaking of bread. Your growth depends not just on your instructor but also on your passion to grow. Everyone of us has received the gift of the Holy Spirit who is our counselor and guide. Each of us must read the Word and allow the Holy Spirit to produce in us fruits..
My personal advice, to anyone who wants Christ in his/her life, is to first read the ENTIRE Bible, from start to finish, at least one time. Then pray about which church would be the right one. Being part of a church is entering into a relationship with that church. It needs to be taken seriously. We all make mistakes, but first and foremost, know the Bible before jumping into church culture. I speak from experience.
I don't go to church but go to Bible study and read the Bible for myself so I can know what it says. Do I want God to bless me? Honestly yes I would love it. But then again if I had millions of dollars I'd buy the house of my dreams and have my dream cars. I'd buy food for the homeless and make sure they have a place to stay pay for them to stay at a hotel. Back in 2012 I would go and feed the homeless. Speaking with them some chose to be homeless and others didn't have a choice. I would much rather be wise and righteous in God's eyes more than money. But God has blessed me by allowing me to have a roof over my head and food to eat and a awesome car to drive Point being God has already blessed his people but some people take things for granted.
Hey there, this is such a great summation of how I've experienced churches. I'm a fairly new Christian, 46 years old, wife, mother, full time employed, so my time going to church is already a sacrifice of my family time, since my husband and daughter aren't really interested. But I go, and there are a lot of separate rules one needs to follow to be a memberr of the church. Thank you so much for choosing to do this channel, I have enjoyed so many of your videos, and look forward to future messages you share with us. I'm following both channels, thank you and I hope you have a day where you feel close to God.
Sadly, alot of churches will mention whats appealing to the congregation , and take some stuff out of the Bible and pick and choose what sounds good and not what doesnt sound good! We all need to know Truth of the Bible and not false doctrine!
Thank you. I am thankful I had a solid bible teacher from the beginning. The Word states to "prove all things". On my website I am going to list the best bible teachers of our day. I already have the false teachers listed on it.
Well said, thank you, Matthew! As simple as it sounds, when the whole counsel of Scripture is preached properly, Christ honoring spiritual growth will result.
That's why we shouldn't go to church to get fed because a junk food diet makes the spirit sick. The best spiritual diet is studying the Bible at home with our own personal tutor, the Holy Spirit.
Agreed, the Holy Spirit will lead us into all truth! But we also need to gather with other Christians. Trying to live this life solo is extremely difficult; we need fellowship.
God gifted to His church pastors and teachers to “unfold” the scriptures to us, teach us, and equip us. We NEED these gifts. But some “churches” don’t want strong, solid meat, rather just want their ears tickled and their selfish flesh fed and their egos stroked. These days, one truly must research a church and its leaders, see how they value the Bible or not, and EACH BELIEVER is responsible to walk with God faithfully, diligently, to study the Word on his/her own, and be a good Berean. You and I are PERSONALLY responsible to study, pray, discern, seek BIBLICAL AND FAITHFUL churches, counselors, and friends… but it is also clear in Scripture that we are not to isolate by “forsaking the assembling of ourselves together” with other true, Bible-preaching-and-believing Christians. We are living in “perilous times,” many are falling away, being deceived, and grievous apostasy is on the increase - in “the church”. We must be increasingly humbling ourselves, searching the scriptures, obeying all that we’ve been given, repenting quickly and sincerely when we fall short… and rejoicing hugely that we have a Savior whose mercies are new every morning, and to whose throne we can constantly come with deep assurance, that we receive His grace and mercy in our constant times of utter, deepest need. God bless you, dear saints - be strong and bold in Jesus Christ and His Word - “faithful is HE WHO CALLS YOU, who also will do it! In his love from 70-y.o. Grandmother. Also thank you dear young Matthew - God bless and strengthen you!
I’m glad this blessed you! Thank you. I appreciate the encouragement! Did you check out the video on my other channel ⬇️ th-cam.com/video/1pGBAKDTgXc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=TULnbAHd-ZBe2rs1
Gosh...sign of the times. You can't trust the news, politicians, pharmaceutical companies, schools, OR CHURCHES! 😔 ✝️ Romans 3:4 - Let GOD be TRUE, and every man a liar.
Absolutely 💯 TRUTH. I tell people to stay away from church and let the Holy Spirit teach you BEFORE you listen to others. The rapture is false also. Jesus told us an inconvenient truth Mark 13: 9-12, Luke 12:9-12, Joel 2: 28,29. He's going to use us as willing vessels so others will believe. People are running to false doctrine because they don't believe God can deliver them just like he did Daniel, Shadrach Meshach Abednego, the Israelites at the Red Sea, Paul in prison. Jesus Christ prayed John 17:15, Proverbs 10:30 Psalm 37:9-11, 34-36, psalm 91:7,8. We remain on earth, and when God pours out his wrath...it's on the wicked not the righteous. We remain, just like Noah and Lot. Trust God's plan. Read the Bible ❤️🇨🇦
I have Christian friends who hold opposing views on the rapture, what day of the week to go to church, faith healing, speaking in tongues but they all agree that only the Holy Blood of Christ can wash away our sins and they keep their body the temple of God by not abusing it as the world gives license to. We all need a lot of grace; thank God for He is long suffering not wanting any to perish.
" Churchianity ". A word often used by John Hammond in the UK in his videos. Do you watch his videos? Thanks for the good message. Hope your weekend is going well. Greetings from Kansas.
I so often question my purpose here. I feel like I'm not living the Gospel. The Gospel is the good news that Jesus died, was buried, and resurrected on the third day. I often feel that I'm not enough. I find myself weeping so hard over my sin. It really strikes and convicts me. I would always ask, "How do I know I'm a true Christian?" I explain that I mourn over my sin and dwell on it and they say "If you weren't a real Christian, you wouldn't be so broken." I'm trying. I have trouble forgiving myself. I've always hated my life with cerebral palsy which limits me in so many ways. I'm not strong. I can't do many other physical tasks. I tell myself that I don't make sense to anyone mentally. How could I put this into song? So many thoughts and feelings are in this. How do I forgive myself? How do I forgive myself before God? How do I seek forgiveness from God from telling him how much I loathe this earthly body? I often say, "Lord, all I can offer are songs to sing back to Him as prayers.” It doesn’t feel enough for forgiveness.
We aren't strong mate, that's why we need Jesus. Your name suggest you compose music perhaps? I feel like worship is a major way out of your current feelings. That guilty feeling is not of God, satan is the accuser, so speak scripture over yourself that reminds you and the whole world of how great our God is and how you are redeemed by the blood of Jesus. God bless you 💖🌈🦅
Everybody wants to say I'm a Christian. But Paul teaches us that we are believers or saints. He even rebukes them for calling their selves christians. So is there any truth anywhere in this world?
One warning sign that there might be a problem with a church's teaching is if hardly anyone has an open BIble and the preacher or teacher does not ask people to open their Bibles and follow along. If it's just a passage taken out of context, from who knows which translation, that might be a sign that. It is not always a guarantee of Biblical doctrine being taught, but if you don't see anyone with an open Bible (not a paraphrase but an actual translation) that should be a red flag and raise some questions. Paul praised the Bereans as more noble than the Thessalonians because they daily searched the Scriptures (Tanakh - Torah, Prophets, and Writings) to see if what he was telling them was true.
In the book of Proverbs, we are reminded to NOT rely on our own understanding, but acknowledge God in all our ways. We started to know Christ in Sunday school, where we sang praises to God and Jesus and the popular song "Jesus loves me ".Why?? I believe it's because everyone once started as baby Christians, and must be fed as babies first to get the gradual nutrition to grow spiritually to eat the " steak" kind of challenges. That is how I grew in faith as well that I got the strength from readings such as "Stream in the desert" and "My utmost for His highest'. Sermons in those churches mostly are inviting new believers, so hopefully, you got the context there. Moreover, we should not be quick to judge. A tree is known by its fruits. You can check the credentials and what kinds of trials they had overcome that put them in those positions. Furthermore, look at the mission works they accomplished. Reaching out to Africa and Indonesia is not every church' will to do. In one gathering in Indonesia, Joyce Meyer's event was attended by approximately 10,000 people in 2013. I encourage you to preach the message for the more mature Christians in your ministry, Matt. I believe many will be blessed, just like myself. Thank you for everything you do and God bless you 🙏🏻🎉
"Cultivating" anything is a bad sign (This is Buddhist terminology. We don't cultivate anything. God does)... and never sign any pledges or agreements (not even God asks you to promise... as matter of fact, he forbids it). Also... if they make a big deal out of the vetting process for membership... it's a bad sign because they're probably looking to see who is most malleable. The Holy Spirit deals with these matters as they come about, and in a good Biblical church, the members themselves hold each other accountable and if a problematic member is found, it is dealt with in due time over the natural revelation of an individual's character and not by authoritarian gatekeepers.
Discipleship is the missing half of the great commission. Think of a discipleship course based on the subjects that the Bible itself would call 'foundational,' 'elementary,' 'the first thing I taught you,' or similar wording. Choose those subjects, and start by looking at how they talk about Jesus. Don't worry about anything else until you see this. Then teach it as something that is true of Him, which becomes true of us through abiding in Him. The words 'in Christ Jesus' should be the core of our theology. But there is something even more basic for that new believer: he needs to read his Bible on his own. People can make mistakes in their lessons, so he must have a source that is uncorruptible. If he will read the Bible in the same way, 'How does this show me Jesus?'' - how can our hearts not sing with joy over him?
Ephesians 1:11-12 AMP In Him also we have received an inheritance [a destiny-we were claimed by God as His own], having been predestined (chosen, appointed beforehand) according to the purpose of Him who works everything in agreement with the counsel and design of His will, [12] so that we who were the first to hope in Christ [who first put our confidence in Him as our Lord and Savior] would exist (yes live as an example)to the praise of His glory. Do you nay sayers and fault finders want to change what God ordained????
A separate thought. To put my finger on it: in the mid 1950's, the church was in the doldrums and attendance was failing. But while men slept, an enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. Psychology began to make great inroads into the pulpit. Vast in it's scope, and progressively cloaked in Christian-sounding terminology by willing ministers, it helped men become lovers of themselves rather than lovers of God, while still retaining a form of godliness. Psychology is at the root of so much of the church's woes today. In all the woeful faults you've described in this video, have they not risen in deference to psychology in the church? And at it's worst: Iniquities, generational curses, deliverance -- are they really anything more than psychology dressed in sheep's clothing?
Do you think that lordship salvation is the Gospel? I was in NAR, ended up in the teachings of John MacArthur... and now as I read my Bible more and more I think that it is eded to the simpel Gospel of Grace.... all the other 'stuff' you can choose to do after you'r born again by putting your trust in Christ as your Saviour.
Lordships salvation is 100% biblical. We are saved by grace alone through faith alone. When we exercise this saving faith, we are born again. When we are born again, a transformation takes place in us. This isn’t sinless perfection, but rather, it’s a change of affection. Works are not that means by which we are saved, but believers are transformed. See this teaching below. It’s very clear ⬇️ th-cam.com/video/k_g1Z6q_f4M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Q4zJJTK-HWZmUpTC This is 100% crystal, clear biblically.
@@lionoffirerawmat...I know you're busy but could you listen to a sermon...the things that actually happened to the preacher are definitely of God and I reckon they are powerful lessons U might be able to share...I try telling people but I don't have a platform....it's called ""if you stand before God today ""just type that into the search bar at Sermon Audio. It will come up.....the preacher is Keith Daniel
Hosea 5;6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me, seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. and Jeremiah 17:5
@@okiedean1112 Jesus redeemed us from the curse of the law (set us free from the bondage). If you try to keep any part of the law then you are fallen from grace and Jesus. IN OTHER WORDS IT'S ALL JESUS AND NOTHING ELSE. YOU CAN'T HAVE JESUS AND ALSO TRY TO KEEP THE LAW. THAT'S WHAT PAUL WAS TELLING THE GALATIANS.
@@mountuplikeaneagleIt's those whom think they can live by the law that are cursed, but that doesn't mean that we are to forget his commandments if this was so we could sin all week long and ask for forgiveness on the sabbath wait the law dosen't apply sounds convaluted to me? you are confused of like confrontation. Christ came into the world not to condemn us but through him we might be saved. He changed not one jot/ tithel of the law.
OH LOOK ONE OF SATAN'S CHILDREN SHOWED UP TO COMMENT. THE FOOL HAS SAID IN HIS HEART THERE IS NO GOD. TO ALL ATHEISTS: I'm sorry for you. You have nowhere to stand, only shifting sand. You are lost with no direction and no hope at all. You are in a terrible place of faithlessness. You have no idea who The Lord of Glory is, even though he will be your judge. If you were living in the days Jesus walked the earth you could rightly say "There is the word of God manifest in the flesh. He came unto his own(Jews) but they received him not, but to as many as received him he gave them power to become the sons of God. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.: The Word Made His Dwelling among Us. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me. And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. You like all mankind you have two choices, 1. YOU CAN CHOOSE LIFE(THE LORD OF GLORY, JESUS WHO BLED AND DIED FOR YOU ( THE WORD OF GOD IN THE FLESH) AND LIVE IN PARADISE FOREVER WITH HIM. 2. YOU CAN CHOOSE DEATH IN YOUR SELF-CENTERED ARROGANCE AND DIE AND GO TO HELL WHERE YOU WILL BE IN TORMENT FOR OVER A THOUSAND YEARS THEN YOU WILL BE JUDGED BY GOD AND BECAUSE YOU REJECTED JESUS THE GLORIOUS SAVIOR, THE HOLY ANGELS WILL THROW YOU INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE WHERE YOU WILL BURN CONTINUALLY FOREVER WITHOUT END IN THE PRESENCE OF THE HOLY ANGELS.
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True, Matt. Years wasted in NAR churches. I've often said; "I had to un-learn as much as I learned". But, praise God, He led me out!
Yes Brother learned ignorance is taught overcoming it can be difficult but all things are possible through Him.. and as John 14:6 says.
Same here. A lot to unlearn over the past few years but sometimes I find out who God is by learning who he's not in that unlearning process.
@grandmadebp7243 Glad you are free of that! 😊
This is why people need to seek Truth for themselves. Read your Bible and depend on the Holy Spirit to teach you and not man
Which Bible Betty ?
@@colvinator1611 KJV
I had a similar experience growing up in a United Methodist Church. I never doubted that Jesus died for the world and rose again the 3rd day but they never taught how to personally apply that to your life. I didn't know about repentance and being born again. I am so glad I finally learned that as an adult. What an amazing difference!
That's exactly right my brother, you are speaking the truth. The most dangerous time in a young Christians life is when they are under the five fold ministry Eph 4:11. The sooner you get filled with God's Spirit, the better, for thus saith the LORD; "Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm..." Jer. 17:5
Friends, never underestimate Satan's cunningness to deceive. Jesus said that the false vine would be so close to the real thing in the last days, that if it were possible, it would even deceive the very elect. Take care that no one deceives you. Your road to Heaven does not start by becoming a church member; or by enrolling in a Bible college or a university - it starts in the privacy of your room - on you knees!
I went to a church recently where they allow New Age gurus who speak Christianese and distort God's truth to meet their own subterfuge. As a result of my speaking out against the program I was not allowed to participate in any activities in the church and was frowned upon as a troublemaker. These people according to 2 Timothy 3 verse 2 are lovers of their own selves, false accusers, despises of those that are good, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying the power of the gospel. Paul told Timothy to turn away from such people.
One night I wept for help -- He gave me, "ever learning but never able to come to the knowledge of TRUTH"" ... I went to the whole chapter. BOOM.
People need to read the Bible and find out how we got it and who died so we could read it in English. A study of "versions" is also revealing. Genuine believers cannot be deceived because they know and love the Truth, which is found in God's Word -- The Holy Bible.
Amen!
@@thevintagefetcher People should research how all the "versions" came to be, when and why, and make their own decision about which version. The question one should ask oneself is, "do I believe that I have the very Word of God in my hands, translated accurately into English by Spirit-led men of God, or do I have something else?
In a fake church I attended recently, we/they were singing a ridiculously upbeat son with the lyric, "...though he slay me yet will I praise Him!! Sounds pleasant enough, but that portion of the scripture in my bible reads, "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him..."
While martyrs have been known to sing praises at their death, and I think I would, the issue is trust. I think of all those young people at that fake church who are being encouraged to praise someone they have never been taught to trust. Firstly, without faith (trust) it is impossible to please Him and secondly, who would sing praise to a God they don't trust when their head is on the chopping block? Trust is everything and any song or bible version that changes the wording in that verse and all others has changed what God wants us to know.
I trust and believe every jot and title in my bible as the very Word of God. If anyone's version differs from mine, which is not a version but an authorized translation, I will stake my life on what mine says.
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6
Makes sense. I’d be more likely to trust English translations if they weren’t brought about by people who were not only translating the texts, but were simultaneously disagreeing with established doctrine. Tyndale wanted the King to be the head of the church. Until he then disagreed with the king. Heresy is so much more than being about “version.” It’s going against core, long-established beliefs. These people are cloaked as “spirit filled men” being given divine guidance in their translations. If it’s truly just a translation of language, literal, no inspiration would be necessary. However, if you were rewriting something, you might need justification. IE: the Holy Spirit told me.
Your point is well taken, but I think you’re missing the point.
These men were not simply translating. They were standing in defiance of their church’s teachings. Whomever the leader, it seems, they took issue with them. Giving authority to a rewritten book (with books REMOVED from it.)
This guy is not correct. He sites got answers which is a ministry run by a fundamentalist minister who has the final say on anything published. This kid cites that site as fact.😮 The site has been observed as being xenophobic.
The truth will set you free🙌 I feel like in my younger years of growing up and even i to my 30’s and 40’s you could count more on sound doctrine than compared to the let’s say the the last 20-25 years. There has always been false teachers and false doctrine, but as we approach these last day events, I see where the true teaching of God’s word and truth is being replaced with teaching to tickle the listeners ear🥹 This is not only sad but very dangerous! We must be a good Berean 🙏🏼
Your right Matt! ONLY the Bible is the Truth! Not the pastor! Not the priest! Not your friends and family! NO human! We are all fail able! The Bible IS the Holy Spirit of God and Jesus!
Hi Matt
I spent several years in a false feel good preaching church.
Praise the lord i was led to a Biblically based church, which has opened up my eyes and heart to the truth of the gospel and a true relationship with Jesus Christ. I now know where I am now and where I’m headed, eternity with Our Heavenly Father.
Thanks Matt. 🙏🙏❤️❤️
You are so right about this……20 years listening to the wrong gospel…….but by God’s Grace the Lord Jesus Christ woke me up to His Truth by reading the Bible in 2020 . Praise the Lord for His Word by the Holy Spirit .
A church is a place of fellowship and breaking of bread. Your growth depends not just on your instructor but also on your passion to grow. Everyone of us has received the gift of the Holy Spirit who is our counselor and guide. Each of us must read the Word and allow the Holy Spirit to produce in us fruits..
Dude speaks truth.
My personal advice, to anyone who wants Christ in his/her life, is to first read the ENTIRE Bible, from start to finish, at least one time. Then pray about which church would be the right one. Being part of a church is entering into a relationship with that church. It needs to be taken seriously. We all make mistakes, but first and foremost, know the Bible before jumping into church culture. I speak from experience.
I don't go to church but go to Bible study and read the Bible for myself so I can know what it says. Do I want God to bless me? Honestly yes I would love it. But then again if I had millions of dollars I'd buy the house of my dreams and have my dream cars. I'd buy food for the homeless and make sure they have a place to stay pay for them to stay at a hotel.
Back in 2012 I would go and feed the homeless. Speaking with them some chose to be homeless and others didn't have a choice.
I would much rather be wise and righteous in God's eyes more than money. But God has blessed me by allowing me to have a roof over my head and food to eat and a awesome car to drive
Point being God has already blessed his people but some people take things for granted.
Hey there, this is such a great summation of how I've experienced churches. I'm a fairly new Christian, 46 years old, wife, mother, full time employed, so my time going to church is already a sacrifice of my family time, since my husband and daughter aren't really interested. But I go, and there are a lot of separate rules one needs to follow to be a memberr of the church. Thank you so much for choosing to do this channel, I have enjoyed so many of your videos, and look forward to future messages you share with us. I'm following both channels, thank you and I hope you have a day where you feel close to God.
I grew up as a Christian, but it was all religion stuff, slavery l, not freedom. At age of 40 God lead me to His truth and freedom in Jesus Christ.
Sadly, alot of churches will mention whats appealing to the congregation , and take some stuff out of the Bible and pick and choose what sounds good and not what doesnt sound good! We all need to know Truth of the Bible and not false doctrine!
I believe what you're speaking of is true of many seeker driven churches. Many are nothing more than glorified social clubs
Most of them, get goosebumps, how they turn the Word for tickling ears. Thanks Bud. God bless 🙏❤️
I'm really glad to see you seem to be doing better.
Thank you. I am thankful I had a solid bible teacher from the beginning. The Word states to "prove all things". On my website I am going to list the best bible teachers of our day. I already have the false teachers listed on it.
Well said, thank you, Matthew! As simple as it sounds, when the whole counsel of Scripture is preached properly, Christ honoring spiritual growth will result.
Yes so true
That's why we shouldn't go to church to get fed because a junk food diet makes the spirit sick.
The best spiritual diet is studying the Bible at home with our own personal tutor, the Holy Spirit.
Agreed, the Holy Spirit will lead us into all truth! But we also need to gather with other Christians. Trying to live this life solo is extremely difficult; we need fellowship.
@@TSeeker1 Yes, we absolutely need to go to church but go for the fellowship, not for the preaching.
@@lemongate4869 Yes, I've been considering the same. But, then I think that if the "fellows" attend to the "preaching" than they are the same😥😥
God gifted to His church pastors and teachers to “unfold” the scriptures to us, teach us, and equip us. We NEED these gifts. But some “churches” don’t want strong, solid meat, rather just want their ears tickled and their selfish flesh fed and their egos stroked. These days, one truly must research a church and its leaders, see how they value the Bible or not, and EACH BELIEVER is responsible to walk with God faithfully, diligently, to study the Word on his/her own, and be a good Berean. You and I are PERSONALLY responsible to study, pray, discern, seek BIBLICAL AND FAITHFUL churches, counselors, and friends… but it is also clear in Scripture that we are not to isolate by “forsaking the assembling of ourselves together” with other true, Bible-preaching-and-believing Christians.
We are living in “perilous times,” many are falling away, being deceived, and grievous apostasy is on the increase - in “the church”. We must be increasingly humbling ourselves, searching the scriptures, obeying all that we’ve been given, repenting quickly and sincerely when we fall short… and rejoicing hugely that we have a Savior whose mercies are new every morning, and to whose throne we can constantly come with deep assurance, that we receive His grace and mercy in our constant times of utter, deepest need. God bless you, dear saints - be strong and bold in Jesus Christ and His Word - “faithful is HE WHO CALLS YOU, who also will do it!
In his love from 70-y.o. Grandmother. Also thank you dear young Matthew - God bless and strengthen you!
Amen Amen! so true!
Shepherds Chapel. Chapter by chapter and verse by verse
Thank you for your testimony
Man, you're good. Keep preaching, even if you only reach a few. Keep it up.
I’m glad this blessed you! Thank you. I appreciate the encouragement!
Did you check out the video on my other channel ⬇️
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@@lionoffireraw Just did. :) You pointed me to a good minister, too.
Gosh...sign of the times. You can't trust the news, politicians, pharmaceutical companies, schools, OR CHURCHES! 😔
✝️ Romans 3:4 - Let GOD be TRUE, and every man a liar.
Amen sister ♥️🙏🏿🇬🇧
I have been threatened if I do not belong to the flock I will perish!
We are saved through Jesus Christ, not by going to a church. However, we should attend a local church. But only if there is a gospel-centred one.
This is so true
Absolutely 💯 TRUTH. I tell people to stay away from church and let the Holy Spirit teach you BEFORE you listen to others. The rapture is false also. Jesus told us an inconvenient truth Mark 13: 9-12, Luke 12:9-12, Joel 2: 28,29. He's going to use us as willing vessels so others will believe. People are running to false doctrine because they don't believe God can deliver them just like he did Daniel, Shadrach Meshach Abednego, the Israelites at the Red Sea, Paul in prison. Jesus Christ prayed John 17:15, Proverbs 10:30 Psalm 37:9-11, 34-36, psalm 91:7,8. We remain on earth, and when God pours out his wrath...it's on the wicked not the righteous. We remain, just like Noah and Lot. Trust God's plan. Read the Bible ❤️🇨🇦
I have Christian friends who hold opposing views on the rapture, what day of the week to go to church, faith healing, speaking in tongues but they all agree that only the Holy Blood of Christ can wash away our sins and they keep their body the temple of God by not abusing it as the world gives license to. We all need a lot of grace; thank God for He is long suffering not wanting any to perish.
It is impossible to please GOD without FAITH.
The Rapture is true and occurs just after the resurrection on the last day immediately after the Tribulation. PRE-TRIB RAPTURE IS COMPLETELY FALSE
Joel answers what is happening if one understands the Locust army?
" Churchianity ". A word often used by John Hammond in the UK in his videos. Do you watch his videos?
Thanks for the good message. Hope your weekend is going well.
Greetings from Kansas.
So important! Thank you!
I so often question my purpose here. I feel like I'm not living the Gospel. The Gospel is the good news that Jesus died, was buried, and resurrected on the third day. I often feel that I'm not enough. I find myself weeping so hard over my sin. It really strikes and convicts me. I would always ask, "How do I know I'm a true Christian?" I explain that I mourn over my sin and dwell on it and they say "If you weren't a real Christian, you wouldn't be so broken." I'm trying. I have trouble forgiving myself. I've always hated my life with cerebral palsy which limits me in so many ways. I'm not strong. I can't do many other physical tasks. I tell myself that I don't make sense to anyone mentally. How could I put this into song? So many thoughts and feelings are in this. How do I forgive myself? How do I forgive myself before God? How do I seek forgiveness from God from telling him how much I loathe this earthly body? I often say, "Lord, all I can offer are songs to sing back to Him as prayers.” It doesn’t feel enough for forgiveness.
We aren't strong mate, that's why we need Jesus. Your name suggest you compose music perhaps? I feel like worship is a major way out of your current feelings. That guilty feeling is not of God, satan is the accuser, so speak scripture over yourself that reminds you and the whole world of how great our God is and how you are redeemed by the blood of Jesus. God bless you 💖🌈🦅
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OUI, très vrai, Véry true, same for me
Everybody wants to say I'm a Christian. But Paul teaches us that we are believers or saints. He even rebukes them for calling their selves christians. So is there any truth anywhere in this world?
One warning sign that there might be a problem with a church's teaching is if hardly anyone has an open BIble and the preacher or teacher does not ask people to open their Bibles and follow along. If it's just a passage taken out of context, from who knows which translation, that might be a sign that. It is not always a guarantee of Biblical doctrine being taught, but if you don't see anyone with an open Bible (not a paraphrase but an actual translation) that should be a red flag and raise some questions. Paul praised the Bereans as more noble than the Thessalonians because they daily searched the Scriptures (Tanakh - Torah, Prophets, and Writings) to see if what he was telling them was true.
That’s a really great point. I might actually make a video on that at some stage. God bless you, Matt.
In the book of Proverbs, we are reminded to NOT rely on our own understanding, but acknowledge God in all our ways. We started to know Christ in Sunday school, where we sang praises to God and Jesus and the popular song "Jesus loves me ".Why?? I believe it's because everyone once started as baby Christians, and must be fed as babies first to get the gradual nutrition to grow spiritually to eat the " steak" kind of challenges. That is how I grew in faith as well that I got the strength from readings such as "Stream in the desert" and "My utmost for His highest'. Sermons in those churches mostly are inviting new believers, so hopefully, you got the context there. Moreover, we should not be quick to judge. A tree is known by its fruits. You can check the credentials and what kinds of trials they had overcome that put them in those positions. Furthermore, look at the mission works they accomplished. Reaching out to Africa and Indonesia is not every church' will to do. In one gathering in Indonesia, Joyce Meyer's event was attended by approximately 10,000 people in 2013. I encourage you to preach the message for the more mature Christians in your ministry, Matt. I believe many will be blessed, just like myself. Thank you for everything you do and God bless you 🙏🏻🎉
I lost so much Time with this churchianity
"Cultivating" anything is a bad sign (This is Buddhist terminology. We don't cultivate anything. God does)... and never sign any pledges or agreements (not even God asks you to promise... as matter of fact, he forbids it). Also... if they make a big deal out of the vetting process for membership... it's a bad sign because they're probably looking to see who is most malleable. The Holy Spirit deals with these matters as they come about, and in a good Biblical church, the members themselves hold each other accountable and if a problematic member is found, it is dealt with in due time over the natural revelation of an individual's character and not by authoritarian gatekeepers.
Discipleship is the missing half of the great commission. Think of a discipleship course based on the subjects that the Bible itself would call 'foundational,' 'elementary,' 'the first thing I taught you,' or similar wording. Choose those subjects, and start by looking at how they talk about Jesus. Don't worry about anything else until you see this. Then teach it as something that is true of Him, which becomes true of us through abiding in Him. The words 'in Christ Jesus' should be the core of our theology. But there is something even more basic for that new believer: he needs to read his Bible on his own. People can make mistakes in their lessons, so he must have a source that is uncorruptible. If he will read the Bible in the same way, 'How does this show me Jesus?'' - how can our hearts not sing with joy over him?
Well said!
You and I are male and female twins. We really look a lot alike. I’m probably a bit older (42)being you look very young.
Ephesians 1:11-12 AMP
In Him also we have received an inheritance [a destiny-we were claimed by God as His own], having been predestined (chosen, appointed beforehand) according to the purpose of Him who works everything in agreement with the counsel and design of His will, [12] so that we who were the first to hope in Christ [who first put our confidence in Him as our Lord and Savior] would exist (yes live as an example)to the praise of His glory.
Do you nay sayers and fault finders want to change what God ordained????
A separate thought. To put my finger on it: in the mid 1950's, the church was in the doldrums and attendance was failing. But while men slept, an enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. Psychology began to make great inroads into the pulpit. Vast in it's scope, and progressively cloaked in Christian-sounding terminology by willing ministers, it helped men become lovers of themselves rather than lovers of God, while still retaining a form of godliness. Psychology is at the root of so much of the church's woes today. In all the woeful faults you've described in this video, have they not risen in deference to psychology in the church? And at it's worst: Iniquities, generational curses, deliverance -- are they really anything more than psychology dressed in sheep's clothing?
I’ve done videos about psychology in the church. It’s a huge deception. Thanks for your comment. Well said.
@@lionoffireraw I'm still new here, I'll have to find and watch them 🙂
Do you think that lordship salvation is the Gospel? I was in NAR, ended up in the teachings of John MacArthur... and now as I read my Bible more and more I think that it is eded to the simpel Gospel of Grace.... all the other 'stuff' you can choose to do after you'r born again by putting your trust in Christ as your Saviour.
Lordships salvation is 100% biblical.
We are saved by grace alone through faith alone. When we exercise this saving faith, we are born again. When we are born again, a transformation takes place in us. This isn’t sinless perfection, but rather, it’s a change of affection. Works are not that means by which we are saved, but believers are transformed.
See this teaching below. It’s very clear ⬇️
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This is 100% crystal, clear biblically.
@@lionoffirerawmat...I know you're busy but could you listen to a sermon...the things that actually happened to the preacher are definitely of God and I reckon they are powerful lessons U might be able to share...I try telling people but I don't have a platform....it's called ""if you stand before God today ""just type that into the search bar at Sermon Audio. It will come up.....the preacher is Keith Daniel
@@lionoffirerawWITHOUT TRUE REPENTANCE FROM SIN THERE IS NO SALVATION.
I’ll add it to watch later!
@@mountuplikeaneagle give me Scripture, Please.
I am curious how many times a person has to repend of how many sins before he can be saved.
Hosea 5;6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me, seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. and Jeremiah 17:5
JESUS REDEEMED US FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW
@@mountuplikeaneagleSo galatians 3:10 means? Please answer I live for the truth please help me see the light?
@@okiedean1112 Jesus redeemed us from the curse of the law (set us free from the bondage). If you try to keep any part of the law then you are fallen from grace and Jesus.
IN OTHER WORDS IT'S ALL JESUS AND NOTHING ELSE. YOU CAN'T HAVE JESUS AND ALSO TRY TO KEEP THE LAW. THAT'S WHAT PAUL WAS TELLING THE GALATIANS.
@@mountuplikeaneagleIt's those whom think they can live by the law that are cursed, but that doesn't mean that we are to forget his commandments if this was so we could sin all week long and ask for forgiveness on the sabbath wait the law dosen't apply sounds convaluted to me? you are confused of like confrontation. Christ came into the world not to condemn us but through him we might be saved. He changed not one jot/ tithel of the law.
You capital letters are shouting at a stranger thanks for that.
Lukewarm , sissified Jesus. No sin, repentance, hell.
Brand franchise religion. I am talking on these topics
Demonstrate that any God exists. Scripture is not evidence. Anecdotal evidence is not evidence. Present verifiable evidence or your claim is rejected.
OH LOOK ONE OF SATAN'S CHILDREN SHOWED UP TO COMMENT.
THE FOOL HAS SAID IN HIS HEART THERE IS NO GOD.
TO ALL ATHEISTS:
I'm sorry for you. You have nowhere to stand, only shifting sand. You are lost with no direction and no hope at all. You are in a terrible place of faithlessness. You have no idea who The Lord of Glory is, even though he will be your judge. If you were living in the days Jesus walked the earth you could rightly say "There is the word of God manifest in the flesh. He came unto his own(Jews) but they received him not, but to as many as received him he gave them power to become the sons of God.
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.:
The Word Made His Dwelling among Us. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me. And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
You like all mankind you have two choices,
1. YOU CAN CHOOSE LIFE(THE LORD OF GLORY, JESUS WHO BLED AND DIED FOR YOU ( THE WORD OF GOD IN THE FLESH) AND LIVE IN PARADISE FOREVER WITH HIM.
2. YOU CAN CHOOSE DEATH IN YOUR SELF-CENTERED ARROGANCE
AND DIE AND GO TO HELL WHERE YOU WILL BE IN TORMENT FOR OVER A THOUSAND YEARS THEN YOU WILL BE JUDGED BY GOD AND BECAUSE YOU REJECTED JESUS THE GLORIOUS SAVIOR, THE HOLY ANGELS WILL THROW YOU INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE WHERE YOU WILL BURN CONTINUALLY FOREVER WITHOUT END IN THE PRESENCE OF THE HOLY ANGELS.