Yes some of the most most evil doctrines imaginable are in Babylon, doctrines of demons. Synagogue of Satans. But Jesus walked among the candlesticks!
Hi DougE6, here is a short excerpt from The Lake of Fire - Part XI THE DEPTH OF SATAN AND THE CHURCH OF GOD @
http://www.bible-truths.com/lake11.htmlDOES JESUS RESIDE AND DWELL IN THE CHURCH?
Does not Jesus dwell and reside in the Seven Churches of God mentioned in the Book of Revelation? Actually, He does not. Let’s read it:
"Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things says He that holds the seven stars in his right hand, who WALKS in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks" (Rev. 2:1).
Jesus Christ "walks" in the midst of the churches—He does not dwell there; He does not reside there; He does not have His throne there. But someone else does:
SATAN has his "seat [Greek: ‘throne’]" in the Churches (Rev. 2:13)
SATAN "dwells" in the Churches (Rev. 2:13).
SATAN still has his "synagogue" in the Churches (Rev. 2:9 & 3:9).
SATAN’S "depths" of doctrinal evils are in the Churches (Rev. 2:24).
It is Satan who has his "throne" in the Churches--the Throne of Jesus Christ is in Heaven with His Father (Rev. 3:21), not in the church. He is not enthroned in the Church; He merely "walks" in the Churches.
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We may be surprised, how kindly God might regard some of the great loving acts done by some Christians believers, for there fellow man, in love, say in China, or North Korea, or the former Soviet Union, or Afghanistan, right now. Have you chosen Jesus over your family? Maybe, but they did too. Some who walk in the light that God has given them have done deeds of great sacrifice and will count a lot, I am sure, in the next life. And that is a minority of people, just like a minority of people understand these full truths.
Another short excerpt from the same paper.
And so the modern Church is filled with the depths of Satan and his evil doctrines, but of the "depths of God," precious little is taught. The doctrines that are Scriptural, such as the fact that Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the whole world, and that God will save the whole world, and all that God has created is here for the express purpose of training humanity to becomes sons and daughters of God, in the very image of God, are not taught in most churches.
Jesus Christ will not judge the Church for all the good things that they do, but for their INIQUITY!
"Not every one that says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but he that does the will of My Father which is in heaven. MANY will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Thy name? And in Thy name have cast out devils [demons]? And in Thy name done MANY WONDERFUL WORKS? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye [ye means ‘ALL of you’] that work INIQUITY [lawlessness]" (Matt. 7:21-23).
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Another excerpt from The Lake of Fire - Part VIII WHERE IS THE CHURCH THAT JESUS BUILT? @
http://www.bible-truths.com/lake8.htmlWHO ARE THE ‘FALSE CHRISTS?’
Who are they who almost deceive the VERY ELECT and DECEIVE MANY? We read that they are "false Christs" and "false prophets." But WHO are these false Christs and false prophets? How will we know them? What IDENTIFIES them as false prophets, liars, and deceivers? I WILL MAKE THIS SO SCRIPTURALLY PLAIN THAT A TEN YEAR OLD CAN UNDERSTAND IT!
At this time I will give you just two Scriptures where Jesus gives us the IDENTIFYING SIGNS of the these false teachers, and deceivers:
1. "MANY will say to me [Jesus] in that day, Lord, Lord [Master, Master], have we not:
A: PROPHESIED [taught, preached] in Thy Name [Jesus]?
B: In Thy Name [Jesus] have CAST OUT DEVILS [demons]?
C: And in Thy Name [Jesus] done MANY WONDERFUL WORKS [miracles]?
And then will I profess [plainly, openly, tell them to their face] I NEVER KNEW YOU: DEPART FROM ME YOU THAT WORK INIQUITY [lawlessness]" (Matt. 7:22-23).
2. "For MANY shall come in my name, saying [that], I [Jesus] am Christ, and shall deceive MANY" (Matt. 24:5).
Who are the "MANY" today who, (1) Teach and preach in the name of Jesus Christ? (2) Cast out demons in the name of Jesus Christ? (3) Do MANY (not a few, but many) WONDERFUL WORKS (not evils works, but good and wonderful works), in the name of Jesus Christ? Who? The Russians? The Chinese? The Muslims? The Hindus? The Confucianists? The Buddhists? The Shintoists? The Zoroastrians? The Jews? The QUARTER BILLION Ethnic Religionists? The HUNDRED AND FIFTY MILLION Athiests? Do ANY of these worldwide religions "teach, preach, cast out demons, and do many wonderful works IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST?" No, they don’t!
Well then, WHO ARE THESE "MANY" who do these things?
Do "MANY" of the TWO BILLION CHRISTIANS in the world today, "teach, preach, cast out demons, and do many wonderful works IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST?" Then I would say that we have identified the "many" that Jesus warned us about. It is not enough to preach, teach, heal, and cast out demons in the name of Jesus Christ. One has to also OBEY the commandments and teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus said that it is the "many" who do good words, but are guilty of "iniquity" which means "lawlessness."
Next, who are the "MANY" today who say that, "Jesus IS THE CHRIST, THE MESSIAH?" No, don’t be deceived; it is not those few who occasionally claim that they themselves are "Jesus the Christ." They don’t deceive the "many." Only some fool would ever be deceived into believing that some carnal idiot really IS the Christ. Besides, there are NOT "many" who make such a claim in the first place.
But there certainly are "MANY" who say and teach that JESUS is the REAL CHRIST! And so it is not only those who "teach and preach and cast out demons and do many wonderful works in the name of Jesus" who are DECEIVING THE MANY, but also there is a large group (many) who teach that "Jesus really IS THE CHRIST" and yet Jesus said it would be these that are also DECEIVING THE MANY!
Millions of Christians have heard these Scriptures quoted all their lives. But, God forbid that they would pause a minute or two to consider WHO REALLY ARE THESE PEOPLE THAT JESUS IS TALKING ABOUT THAT REALLY DO THESE MANY WONDERFUL THINGS AND YET … DECEIVE THE MANY!!
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Personally, I do not know Hell no's heart, but he seems like a brother to me. It is sheer genius and very thought provoking the way he presents the truth as we know it. Have you read the rest of his work? I dont think anyone would go through all that trouble just for sport, I think he is dead serious. Also If he knows all that truth, then the Truth must be in him, and would not allow him to feel superior. More than anything, I think he is just using the talents God gave him, and to good effect. Wish I could talk like that, but I'm not a very good speaker or teacher, and I'm learning to be content with that. It could be God might use him to reach someone else?
There is no doubt in my mind that all peoples are precious to God, but I think His Elect are very near and dear to Him at this time.
I dunno, just my 2 cents.
Peace, G.Driggs