Sunday, 25 September 2016
Subjects Addressed: (1) “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” Ephesians 6:16. Discover the connection between the first four parts of God’s armor (0:38)
(2) “The world is stirred with the spirit of war. The prophecy of the eleventh chapter of Daniel has nearly reached its complete fulfillment. Soon the scenes of trouble spoken of in the prophecies will take place.” {9T 14.2} (7:25)
(3) When the King of the North, the Papacy, is about to return to world dominance, having its deadly wound healed, it will return with “chariots, horsemen, and many ships (Daniel 11:40). These items represent military and economic might. "America is a great power - today probably the only superpower. We accept that," Vladimir Putin said at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum. (10:34)
(4) The European Union is setting up a global military force. Through the lenses of Bible prophecy we understand that this global army will be used by the Papacy to accomplish her agenda, as Emperor Justinian of Rome gave to Popery world dominion and a military army. “Just Days After Brexit, EU Releases Plan For Further Expansion, An EU Army” “Obama Administration and UN Announce Global Police Force to Fight ‘Extremism’ In U.S.” “Has Britain avoided a ‘European superstate’? France and Germany ‘draw up plans to morph EU countries into one with control over members’ armies and economies’” “Turkish President: Unless all governments and the entire mankind join forces in the fight against terrorism, much worse things than what we fear to imagine today will come true.” (15:04)
(5) The King of the North and his allies will control the wealth of the world. Putin: Blew the whistle on the U.S. “The world is seeing ever-stronger competition for resources, and some players try to disregard all the rules, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, adding that potential for conflict is growing worldwide. According to the Russian president, the actions of NATO are aimed at upsetting the balance of power…We are noticing persistent efforts by certain partners to maintain a monopoly on geopolitical dominance. They use their centuries of experience in suppressing, weakening, pitting their rivals against each other, as well as modern political, economic, financial, and informational methods,” he said. The examples of such methods are “interference in the domestic politics of other countries, provoking regional conflicts and triggering so-called ‘color revolutions,’” Putin added. The Russian president believes that, at times, "terrorists, fundamentalists, far-right nationalists and even neo-fascists" are used as henchmen in achieving those goals.” (31:13)
(6) The crisis that God’s commandment-keeping people will encounter will be similar to the law being proposed in Russia. “Russia's Proposed Law: No Evangelizing Outside of Church” “Christians in Russia won’t be allowed to email their friends an invitation to church or to evangelize in their own homes if Russia’s newest set of surveillance and anti-terrorism laws are enacted. The proposed laws, considered the country’s most restrictive measures in post-Soviet history, place broad limitations on missionary work, including preaching, teaching, and engaging in any activity designed to recruit people into a religious group. To share their faith, citizens must secure a government permit through a registered religious organization, and they cannot evangelize anywhere besides churches and other religious sites. The restrictions even apply to activity in private residences and online.” (36:50)
(7) Satan’s fiery darts will be thrown at God’s people who have on the first three parts of God’s armor. Satan’s fiery darts and arrows are Persecutions; False accusations, black-balls. (44:00)
(8) Satan’s fiery darts and arrows are witchcraft. Discover how Satan worked through Balaam to remove God’s shield from around the Hebrews just before they crossed over into the earthly promised land of Canaan. Satan is using SDA ministers and leaders to remove God’s shield from around SDAs in these last days. (52:05)
Sunday, 25 September 2016
The work which the church has failed to do in a time of peace and prosperity she will have to do in a terrible crisis under most discouraging, forbidding circumstances. The warnings that worldly conformity has silenced or withheld must be given under the fiercest opposition from enemies of the faith. And at that time the superficial, conservative class, whose influence has steadily retarded the progress of the work, will renounce the faith and take their stand with its avowed enemies, toward whom their sympathies have long been tending. These apostates will then manifest the most bitter enmity, doing all in their power to oppress and malign their former brethren and to excite indignation against them. This day is just before us. The members of the church will individually be tested and proved. They will be placed in circumstances where they will be forced to bear witness for the truth. Many will be called to speak before councils and in courts of justice, perhaps separately and alone. The experience which would have helped them in this emergency they have neglected to obtain, and their souls are burdened with remorse for wasted opportunities and neglected privileges. {5T 463.2}
Sunday, 25 September 2016
Subjects Addressed: (1) The connection between the first three parts of the armor of God. (0:33)
(2) “Britain votes to leave EU, Cameron quits, markets rocked.” (6:05)
(3) European Union is controlled by the Papacy. (6:28)
(4) The EU Flag was conceived by a Roman Catholic. The twelve stars on the EU flag are a homage to her. (8:06)
(5) Brexit is another fulfillment of Daniel 2:42, the kingdom shall be partly strong and partly broken. (10:56)
(6) Brexit will further weakened the global financial economy. It will be used to bring about Satan’s Endgame. See The Great Controversy, page 590. (13:05)
(7) Satan is using Brexit to develop scoffers. (18:05)
(8) The Lord has given to us the following statement to help us to make sense of Brexit and what will happen next. See The Great Controversy, pages 444,445. Additionally, Pope Francis: “As such, the journey of ecumenism is not just about relations between Christian denominations. It is much more than this and is a sign for the world and for peace in the world.” (21:35)
(9) Satan’s Endgame is being fulfilled. “Today, the two biggest coalitions of cities in the world – the EU-based Covenant of Mayors and the UN-backed Compact of Mayors – are forming an alliance to link more than 600 million city dwellers in the fight against climate change…Our new alliance, now called the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy, will provide unprecedented support for city efforts and accelerate progress against climate change in a number of ways, including: The Global Covenant will link more than 7,100 cities, representing more than 600 million people, in one unified effort to address the causes and impacts of climate change. Cities will speak with one clear, coordinated voice, sending a strong signal to national governments…” (27:39)
(10) Brexit shows us that we are on schedule for the fulfillment of the mark of the beast and that it is the people who will vote and demand it, according to Revelation 13:13-15. Additionally, “Britain’s exit from the European Union shocked global markets…The vote could be a sign that major democracies are vulnerable to the influence of populist political movements.”
Pope Francis stated in regards to Britain’s exit from the European Union via a referendum: “The ‘will of the people’ must be respected.” See The Great Controversy, page 592. (33:18)
(11) World is looking to Pope Francis as the man of peace and safety. “U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry extended his official congratulations to Francis, thanking him for his role in renewing the country’s diplomatic ties with Cuba as well has his efforts to facilitate dialogue between the Colombian government and FARC rebels.” “The Pope also expressed his satisfaction over the signing of a ceasefire in Columbia between the government and the FARC rebels.” (47:17)
(12) Since we are in this warfare, we must put on the third part of the armor of God, preparing and proclaiming the gospel of peace, the gospel of the atonement.
Sunday, 25 September 2016
The sin of Eli had consisted in passing lightly over the iniquity of his sons in sacred office, and over the evils prevailing throughout the land. His neglect to correct these evils had brought upon Israel a fearful calamity. His sons had fallen in battle, Eli himself had lost his life, the ark of God had been taken from the land of Israel, thirty thousand of the people had been slain--and all because sin had been allowed to flourish unrebuked and unchecked. Israel had vainly thought that, notwithstanding their sinful practices, the presence of the ark would ensure them victory over the Philistines. In like manner, during the days of Jeremiah, the inhabitants of Judah were prone to believe that a strict observance of the divinely appointed services of the temple would preserve them from a just punishment for their wicked course. What a lesson is this to men holding positions of responsibility today in the church of God! {PK 416.1}
Sunday, 25 September 2016
Subjects Addressed: (1) “Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness.” Ephesians 6:14.
(2) The combination of the first two parts of the armor represents the sealing of God’s people. (3:07)
(3) Discover the principal truths that we must dwell upon and preach. (9:00)
(4) Discover the connection between the breastplate of righteousness and the breastplate of judgment that Aaron wore. (15:20)
(5) As we put on the breastplate of righteousness, we must also have the Urim and the Thummim. Discover what they mean. (29:00)
(6) One reason why we need the Urim and Thummim in our breastplate of righteousness is because we are in a warfare. LGBT activists blame Christians for Orlando massacre at the Pulse Gay Club and SDAs blame anti-LGBT Theology for mass shooting. Consider the connection with emperor Nero of Rome. (34:30)
(7) The Great Controversy pages 444 and 445 are being fulfilled as Pope Francis and several prominent Evangelical and Pentecostal leaders met in Rome last Friday to discuss areas of mutual agreement and where they respectfully disagreed. (39:30)
(8) The Great Controversy page 45 instructs us on how we should respond to “Together 2016” when Protestants and Catholics plan to unite. (42:00)
(9) Revelation 13:3,4,11-15 is being fulfilled as Pope Francis stated the following at a meeting with a delegation of the world communion of Reformed Churches which unites about 225 Protestant Churches in 100 countries: “Our meeting here today is one more step along the journey that marks the ecumenical movement. (45:00)
(10) Revelation 13:15-17 is being fulfilled as “Venezuela Goes from Bad to Catastrophe,” due to economic sanctions by the U.S., the image of the beast. (48:40)
(11) Revelation 13:16-17 is being fulfilled as “The middle class is vanishing in Venezuela and in America's cities.” There will only be two classes in the world, “rich and poor.” (52:25)
(12) “The Christian life is a battle and a march. But the victory to be gained is not won by human power. The field of conflict is the domain of the heart. The battle which we have to fight--the greatest battle that was ever fought by man--is the surrender of self to the will of God, the yielding of the heart to the sovereignty of love. The old nature, born of blood and of the will of the flesh, cannot inherit the kingdom of God. The hereditary tendencies, the former habits, must be given up.” {MB 141.2} (56:55)
Sunday, 25 September 2016
Subjects Addressed: (1) This prophecy was given to king Hezekiah. 2 Kings 20:17,18. (2:30)
(2) The fulfillment of the prophecy took place in the fourth generation. Approximately 99 years had elapsed since the prophecy was given. Daniel 1:1-3. (3:30)
(3) The first siege took place under the leadership of king Jehoiakim, because of the following reasons. 2 Kings 24:3,4. Discover the sins of Manasseh. 2 Kings 21:2-4,16.(13:50)
(4) Discover the meaning of the shedding of innocent blood by Manasseh, Jehoiakim, and SDA leaders today. (21:30)
(5) Hezekiah and Hephzibah knew that captivity was coming, yet did not prepare their son, Manasseh. (31:50)
(6) Manasseh rebuilt the high places, which represent false education. (39:20)
(7) Discover the meaning of allowing yourself or your children to pass through the fire as did Manasseh and Jehoiakim. (44:50)
(8) Discover the events that transpired under the first siege. Similar things are happening now that proves we are under the first siege. (58:00)
(9) The first thing that Nebuchadnezzar did during the first siege was to impart to the Hebrews the education of Babylon, government sponsored education. SDAs sought and received accreditation from the government in the years leading up to 1931. (1:02:00)
(10) Discover the characteristics of Daniel and the three Hebrews, along with the fact that they received the experience of the first angel’s message. (1:16:50)
(11) Daniel and the three Hebrews rejected Government approved education, diet, and lifestyle (Eunuchs); as a result they were favored by God. (1:25:40)
(12) Daniel and the three Hebrews received a double blessing from the Lord in order to witness and win the king of Babylon to true worship. (1:41:41)
(13) What king Hezekiah failed to do, in witnessing to the leaders of Babylon approximately 99 years before, Daniel and the three Hebrews accomplished. (1:39:50)
Sunday, 25 September 2016
The greatest want of the world is the want of men--men who will not be bought or sold, men who in their inmost souls are true and honest, men who do not fear to call sin by its right name, men whose conscience is as true to duty as the needle to the pole, men who will stand for the right though the heavens fall. {Ed 57.3}
Sunday, 25 September 2016
Subjects Addressed: (1) “Put on the whole armor of God…For we wrestle against principalities and powers…” Ephesians 6:11-14.
(2) Principalities and powers represent magistrates, civil leaders, and even judges. Titus 3:1. There are honorable principalities and powers and there are corrupt ones. See Colossians 1:16; Colossians 2:15. (3:20)
(3) Schools that fail to provide adequate housing to transgender students could face lawsuits or the loss of any federal funding they rely on. (13:12)
(4) California Bill effectively eliminates the religious liberty of all universities that integrate spiritual life with their entire educational experience. (14:50)
(5) Canada Supreme Court Legalizes some sex acts with animals. (15:42)
(6) Swiss Tunnel Opening Ceremony Draws Cries of “Satanic.” (18:18)
(7) A religious group is prosecuted for preaching against the Catholic faith, instructing the faithful not to receive sacraments, and persuading others to disapprove of the Pope’s teaching and authority. (23:40)
(8) The Pope held a meeting at the Vatican with a hundred judges from around the world, fulfilling Daniel 3…Pope Francis explained that the Church is also called on to engage in the field of politics. (26:01)
(9) At “Together 2016” Catholics and Christians unite to change the world with prayer and worship. (32:55)
(10) Pope Francis says that unity between Roman Catholics and the Pan-Orthodox is a must and a good witness for the world to follow. (36:40)
(11) Pope Francis stated that wine is necessary for the [marriage] feast, the unity among all churches and nations. Wine represents false doctrines and policies. Pope Francis blasphemed God by stating that Jesus transformed the Law of Moses into the Gospel.” (38:20)
Sunday, 25 September 2016
The different parties of professed Advent believers have each a little truth, but God has given all these truths to His children who are being prepared for the day of God. He has also given them truths that none of these parties know, neither will they understand…I was shown the necessity of those who believe that we are having the last message of mercy, being separate from those who are daily imbibing new errors. I saw that neither young nor old should attend their meetings; for it is wrong to thus encourage them while they teach error that is a deadly poison to the soul and teach for doctrines the commandments of men. The influence of such gatherings is not good. If God has delivered us from such darkness and error, we should stand fast in the liberty wherewith He has set us free and rejoice in the truth. {EW 124.3}
Sunday, 25 September 2016
Subjects Addressed: (1) “Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11.
(2) The word wiles means methods of deception. (2:33)
(3) Satan’s wiles are licentiousness and idolatry. Satan manifested his wiles on the banks of the Jordan just before the Hebrews entered the earthly promised land of Canaan. He will do likewise as we near the heavenly Canaan. (9:40)
(3) Satan’s method of deception, namely licentiousness. (14:19)
“Fans petition for 'Frozen's' Elsa to have female love interest in sequel”
“Twitter Really Wants Captain America and Bucky Barnes to Be a Couple”
“Justin Trudeau raises Pride flag on Parliament Hill for 1st time”
“Poll: 76% of Jewish Israelis support same-sex marriage or civil unions”
“200,000 party at Tel Aviv Gay Pride Parade, region's biggest”
Scientists can use Crispr to manipulate the genes of any living creature with astonishing ease.
Satan, through the leaders, has brought licentiousness into the church. See Patriarchs and Prophets, page 454.
(4) Satan’s method of deception, name idolatry. The Great Controversy states that the Sunday Law will be enforced under the guise of combating calamities. Additionally, Pope Francis states in Laudato Si, that the nations must enforce Sunday to combat climate change. (33:53)
“Flooding Kills Dozens In Europe And Texas, Displaces Thousands More…Climate-change related flooding is projected to double in Europe by 2050.”
“French President Francois Hollande said the weather was a serious climate phenomenon and a global challenge.”
“Obama Warns Global Warming Could Create A ‘Devastating’ Hurricane Season”
(5) Senate Bill 1161, or the California Climate Science Truth and Accountability Act of 2016, would have authorized prosecutors to sue fossil fuel companies, think tanks and others that have “deceived or misled the public on the risks of climate change.” (35:25)
(6) Pope Francis: “The earth is important to us, to everyone, because it’s what has given us life and it takes care of us.” “Our duty is to take care of it care of it like a mother or a sister,” the pope said, “that is, with responsibility, tenderness and peace.” Pope stated that Sunday must be enforced as the law of the land to care for nature. (36:30)
(7) The following is a fulfillment of Revelation 13:15-17. “Under the terms of a code of conduct, the firms, which also include Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Microsoft, have committed to "quickly and efficiently" tackle illegal hate speech directed against anyone over issues of race, color, RELIGION, descent or national or ethnic origin. (38:24)
(8) The European Commission plans to attack citizens’ right to online privacy, insisting that state-issued ID cards should be used to log into platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and even Uber. The paper outlines that: “In particular, online platforms need to accept credentials issued or recognised by national public authorities, such as electronic ID cards, citizens cards, bank cards or mobile IDs…” (42:32)
(9) We must put on the whole armor of God, not a partial armor, in order to stand against the wiles of the devil, his methods of deception. Discover how to put on the armor and how to keep it on. Discover the lessons that the Lord wants to teach us from the account of David defeating Goliath with the armor of the Lord and not with the armor of king Saul. (45:30)
