Article: THE DAYS OF LAWLESSNESS (Part One)
NOTE: I am currently reading an excellent book entitled "UNDER COVER: The Promise of Protection Under His Authority by Christian Author John Bevere. Mr. Bevere has authored almost 100 books such as: 1)The Bait Of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense; 2) The Fear of the Lord: Discover the Key to Intimately Knowing God (Inner Strength Series); 3) Driven by Eternity: Making Your Life Count Today & Forever (If you are interested in purchasing any of John Bevere's books you can contact him at the following address below:
Reading this book has opened my eyes to the reality of how Satan is pulling out all the stops. He knows his time is very short and he seems determined to stop at nothing in fulfilling his goal and objective: To Steal, Kill and Destroy.
Over the next few days I will be addressing the issue of Lawlessness; a great deception Satan hopes will lead many Christians in rebelling against God--and falling into Apostasy and becoming the Apostate Church (a part of what will be known as "the Great Falling Away of Christians in these last days).
Over the next few days I will be addressing the issue of Lawlessness; a great deception Satan hopes will lead many Christians in rebelling against God--and falling into Apostasy and becoming the Apostate Church (a part of what will be known as "the Great Falling Away of Christians in these last days).
Lawlessness: Deeds that manifest rebellion against God. To be "full of lawlessness" ( Matt 23:28 ) is to lead a life characterized by wrongdoing.
In one particular section of this particular Chapter, Mr. Bevere addresses the issue of "lawlessness" by sharing the following in his writing:
The disciples of Jesus asked Him about the end of the age, He responded by telling them events that would take place and by describing conditions that would be prevalent in the days preceding His second coming. One of the conditions is this: "Because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved" (Matt. 24:12-13)
Mr Bevere continues:
Whenever I ask congregations whether this applies to our present society, I am greeted with raised hands and nodding heads; most view our society as sinful. Very few, if any, question whether this is an accurate assessment. Yet Jesus was not describing society in that statement. He was describing the church!
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Holy Scriptures:
Holy Scriptures:
In Romans 6:19, 2 Corinthians 6:14, and Hebrews 1:9, "lawlessness" as a state or condition is contrasted with righteousness. Righteousness is the condition characteristic of faith, while lawlessness is the condition characteristic of unbelief. As the contrast continues, it becomes clear that the two categories have nothing in common; they are as different as light and darkness. Moreover, as Hebrews 1:9 (quoting Psalm 45:7 ) reveals, the Son distinguishes himself in manifesting the attitude of God toward these two states: he hates lawlessness but loves righteousness. Lawlessness is the state defined by sin and sinning; righteousness, both declared and bestowed by God on believers, creates the possibilities of obedience and holiness. Finally, Romans 6:19 makes it clear that the Christian has a conscious choice to make: to live in the condition of lawlessness and do its deeds, or to serve righteousness and do its deeds.
Matthew 7:21-23
21 Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the kingdom of heaven; but [only] he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.9 [To do the will of God, you must stop fulfilling your own desires; you cannot do the things you wish. To know the will of the Father, you must hear Him teach you with commands tailored to your life's circumstances. To hear Him you must wait in humble silence while listening and watching; then you must obey what He commands you to do. The first commands you hear will require your repentance. That is the beginning of doing His will. You must progress until you are totally led by Him: only thinking the thoughts He provides, only speaking the words He tells you to speak, and only doing what He commands; then your words and deeds show the love of God to the world and bring glory to God.]
21 Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the kingdom of heaven; but [only] he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.9 [To do the will of God, you must stop fulfilling your own desires; you cannot do the things you wish. To know the will of the Father, you must hear Him teach you with commands tailored to your life's circumstances. To hear Him you must wait in humble silence while listening and watching; then you must obey what He commands you to do. The first commands you hear will require your repentance. That is the beginning of doing His will. You must progress until you are totally led by Him: only thinking the thoughts He provides, only speaking the words He tells you to speak, and only doing what He commands; then your words and deeds show the love of God to the world and bring glory to God.]
22 Many will say to me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name? And in your name cast out demons? And in your name done many wonderful works?'
23 And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you who work iniquity'10 [sin, lawlessness, or wickedness]. [This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Mark 7:6. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lack of restraint, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness. All these evil things come from within a man and defile him. Mark 7:21-23. And in no way shall there enter into it [heaven] anything that is defiled...Rev 21:27.]
This concludes Part I - I will continue with this particular "Article" over the next few days. Be blessed my beloved!
06-14-15 J.
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