b'END TIMESChristian ControversiesBy Michael Forti self to my wife. Does owning a gun cause me to losethe pastor comes onto the platform and up to the trust in God, putting more faith in the bullet insteadpodium to deliver a message of hope, love, prosperi-of power of the Holy Spirit. Does it cause me to havety, and assurance in Christ. Unfortunately, very little W henitcomestodealingwithseveralcontro- more of a vigilante attitude toward people? Yes, gunswarning of the end times and the Soon Coming of the versiessurroundingmoderndayChristianity,change the way we put our trust and faith in God.Lord. No more fear of the Lord and no more urgency! Ive got to say, its open for debate! There are sev- If I decide to carry a gun, am I walking in a spirit ofHow long has it been since we have seen people com-eralissuesthatChristiansnotonlydiscussandfear, or a spirit of common sense? ing to the alter with tears, on their knees, with hearts argue about, but divide right down the middle on!Lets take a close look at thefilled with true repentance? CHURCH SPLITS! Dealing with Christians and guns,MONEY. Preachers making theWhataboutthisLOUD thequestionablePastorsincome,thesuperloud,money has caused many churchPRAISEmusic!Ihavevisited moderncontemporarypraisemusic,alcoholcon- splits. The Bible clearly teach- twochurcheswithinthepast sumption, and, the gospel that says, All religionsesthatintheverylastdays,fewyears.WOW,IWASIN will lead to eternity in heaven, is becoming not onlypreacherswillbemorecon- SHOCK.IwishIwouldhave confusing, divisive and controversial, but extremelycerned about the money insteadbroughtmyearplugs,The damagingtotheunsaved.Arewesimplydealingofreachingthishurtingworldpraisemusicwassoloud,I with a few minor doctrinal issues, or major doctrinalwiththebasicfoundationsofmean, deafening and distract-error? By this gospel you are saved, IF you holdtheCross.HEALTH,WEALTHing!Whatsupwiththat?I firmly to the Word I preached to you. Otherwise, youandPROSPERITY!But,wecould tell that the Holy Spirit have believed in vain (1 Cor 15:1-2, Gal 1:6-10, 1needtobringinthemoneyleft a long time ago. The praise Cor 9:25-27). inordertoreachthishurtingbandwastryingtoentertain What about Christians owning guns. Have thoseworld. Thats right. But are wethepeopleintothinkingthat who own guns lost their faith in the protective powertruly using ALL of the funds tothis was the anointing of God. of Gods awesome shield? What about churches thatreachthishurtingworldortoYetinreality,itwasSatans have armed security? The American Sniper held tofill the preachers pockets, andplantoofferthecongrega-his faith in the Holy Bible, yet protected the innocentthen give whats left to the foodtion a counterfeit. The pastors from evil. He lived to protect his country. I own twobank? approved of the loud entertain-guns! A 9MM and a 357. I truly believe in turningHowmanychurchsplitsment. the other cheek. I believe in being humble. I believehavehappenedbecauseoftheWhat about the booze? To be inwalkinginloveandforgiveness.Ibelievethatmoney? Yet the unsaved worldForti very honest with you, I person-Almighty God will deal with my enemies. I believelistenstothenightlynewsally dont have a problem with that God will protect my family.andcanseethewolvesbeingany Christian having a bever-However,whatabouttheinnocentChristiansexposed. Wow, those TV preachers just want yourage or after a hard days work, with their meal, or that have been slaughtered all around the world? Ifmoney.WhatwouldJesusdotodayifHewereout to dinner, as long as it does not cause anyone to someone breaks into your house, and tries to rapetowalkdowntheisleofmostofthesechurches?stumble. No where in the Bible does the Lord teach your wife and daughter, are you going to turn thePastorswouldbehangingtheirheadsinshame!thatyoucannothaveanalcoholicbeverage.OK! othercheekandsay,Godbless,helpyourself?But we need money for a bigger church to hold theJohn the Baptist was straight! However, the Word Or,areyougoingtopullthetrigger?Shouldwecrowds. Are new commers being fed with the truthteachesagainstDRUNKENESS.ForJohncame say, I have faith, and God will protect my house.orpamperedwithentertainment?Howmanysit- neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a Or should we be prepared to engage in a physicalting in the pew are truly saved? Ive said it before sodemon. The Son of Man came eating and drinking, altercationifneeded?HowmanyChristianshaveplease allow me to repeat.and they say, He is a glutton and a drunkard (Matt been slaughtered in the Ukraine? Driven out of theirMany today are replacing a true born-again rela- 11:18-19, Titus 1:7, Eph 5:18). Its obvious that they homes? Raped?tionship with Christ, with a feeling, a Sunday morn- drank fermented wine, and most likely of a higher I am not saying that our God will not protect. I aming adrenaline rush generated by listening to loudpercentage.Are we now talking about religion?not saying that we should allow ourselves to be cru- entertaining praise, and a smooth, yet well-spokenWhataboutthenewagedgospelbeinghanded cified and persecuted without resistance. I am say- message on worldly wealth and prosperity. The basicdown by famous preachers and Christian recording ing that if someone is breaking into my home, I willsameoldformat.Twentyminutesofpraisewhilemusicians, saying, All religions will spend eternity defend my family at all costs. I will not say, Comepeople are coming in to be seated. Ten minutes ofin heaven with God, even if they did not accept His on in, help yourself to the frig, and then help your- announcements. One special music song. And then,only Son as their Savior. This means that liberal preachers are teaching that they can eliminate what-ever scripture they want in order to please the people and to build big numbers, while giving God all the glory! What does Jesus have to say I warn everyone who hears the words of this prophecy of this Book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this Book. And if any-one takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree Wow, those TV preachers just want your money. Whatof life and in the holy city, which are described in this book (Rev 22;18-19 NIV). NOTE: The Lord is would Jesus do today if He were to walk down the islenot talking about the controversies surrounding the NIV and KJV translations, that have been accused of adding or leaving out words. Jesus is talking about of most of these churches? Pastors would be hangingthose who are eliminating John 14:1-4 that clearly teaches that Jesus Christ is the ONLY WAY to the their heads in shame! But we need money for a biggerFather in heaven.Last,howaboutChristianentertainment?Are church to hold the crowds. Are new commers beingmoderndaypreachers,especiallyChristianmusi-cians and singers truly giving glory to God? Who is fed with the truth or pampered with entertainment?the congregation really seeing, you, or Jesus? Keep in mind, you cant save a fly.Are people seeing you whenyouarepreaching,oraretheyfocusingon How many sitting in the pew are truly saved?Jesus Christ. Personalities, money and pride can get in the way. Several secular actors are now produc-Ive said it before so please allow me to repeat.ing and acting in Christian films. Before, they were using their talents so that people would be focused onthem.TheydidntrealizethatSatanwasjust using them as another distraction to keep the hearts of the lost off of the prize and away from their true Savior.Untilnexttime,Jesusiscomingsoon!Areyou going to be ready?!4 JUNE 2022 BOCNEWS.com'