Where are we going… where have we been?
Ecclesiastes 1:9 – “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.”Ecclesiastes 1:9 – “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.”
Job 41:12-14 – “ I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion. Who can discover the face of his garment ? or who can come to him with his double bridle? Who can open the doors of his face ? his teeth are terrible round about.”
Job 8:8-10 – “For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers: (For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:) Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?”
Application : Historical Devotional (Inspirational) Doctrinal (Prophetical)
Ephesu s A.D.
Smyrna A.D.
Pergam os A.D.
Commissio n Character Commenda tion Condemnat ion Correction Call Challenge Pergam os
Commission Pergamos- “Marriage” (Polygamy/Bigomy) The name “Pergamos”The name “Pergamos”
“Eclipsed and Entangled” Where are we going… where have we been? Pergam os
“Christianized and Paganized” Where are we going… where have we been? Pergam os
“Sword Smitten and Against All” Where are we going… where have we been? Pergam os
Commissio n Character Pergam os “HE which hath the sharp sword with 2 edges”“HE which hath the sharp sword with 2 edges”
Healing and Help Judgment and Destruction
Healing and Help Hebrews 4:12– “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
Revelation 19:15 “ And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations : and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.” Judgment and Destruction
Set up a counterfeit church that calls itself the “universal Christianity” or “Catholic church”. Set up a counterfeit church that calls itself the “universal Christianity” or “Catholic church”. as authoritative It will set itself up as authoritative. the sole interpreter of the Biblethe means of grace for salvation It will claim to be the sole interpreter of the Bible and the means of grace for salvation, rather than Jesus! Pergam os One of the key things Satan will seek to pull off in this period is to:
“This catechism is offered to every individual who wants to know what the Catholic Church believes”. Pope John Paul II: Introduction “Catechism of the Catholic Church”:
“The task of interpreting the Word of God authentically has been entrusted solely to the Magisterium of the Church, that is, to the Pope and to the Bishops in communion with him” Article 100 of the Catechism:
The Second Vatican Council’s Decree on Ecumenism explains: “For it is through Christ’s Catholic Church alone, which is the universal help toward salvation, that the full means of salvation can be obtained”.
Commissio n Character Commenda tion Pergam os “I know”: Thy worksThy works Thy dwelling placeThy dwelling place
An Edict was passed in 380 A.D. stating: “We order those who follow this doctrine to receive the title of Catholic Christians,…
An Edict was passed in 380 A.D. stating: “…, but others we judge to be mad and raving and worthy of incurring the disgrace of heretical teaching …”
An Edict was passed in 380 A.D. stating: “…, nor are their assemblies to receive the name of the churches. …”
An Edict was passed in 380 A.D. stating: “….They are to be punished not only by Divine retribution but also by our own measures, which we have decided in accordance with Divine inspiration.”
“Antipas” (Against All) “Antipas” (Against All) Commissio n Character Commenda tion Pergam os
“Sword Smitten and Against All” Where are we going… where have we been? Pergam os
Ecclesiastes 1:9 – “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.”Ecclesiastes 1:9 – “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.”
“Devil and Doctrine” Where are we going… where have we been? Pergam os
Ex Cathedra=“out of the chair” Pergam os A.D. Constantin eConstantin e
The Doctrine of Balaam
Eating things sacrificed unto idols. Eating things sacrificed unto idols. Committing fornication. Committing fornication.
Application : Historical Devotional (Inspirational) Doctrinal (Prophetical)
Application : Historical Devotional (Inspirational) Doctrinal (Prophetical)
2nd Peter 2:15 – “Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness ”
Ecclesiastes 1:9 – “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.”Ecclesiastes 1:9 – “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.”
Ephes us A.D. Smyrn a A.D.
Christianity, A New State Religion In A.D. 312 an important Roman general by the name of Constantine was converted to Christianity through a spiritual experience he had on the battlefield. That same year, Constantine was made emperor of Rome.
1st Corinthians 10:7 “Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.”1st Corinthians 10:7 “Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.”
“Eclipsed and Entangled” Where are we going… where have we been? Pergam os
“Christianized and Paganized” Where are we going… where have we been? Pergam os
Roman Catholic children usually make their First Holy Communion at the age of 7 or 8. It is a time of great celebration when the candidates usually wear white, if they are girls, and receive gifts to mark this special passage in their spiritual life. Towards the end of his life Napoleon was asked which had been the happiest day of his life. The questioner expected him to recollect one of his great military triumphs or his coronation as Emperor, but Napoleon replied, "The happiest day of my life was my First Holy Communion day." This may give you some idea how important this day is to a Catholic.
The Catholic Encyclopedia
“In the celebration of the Holy Mass, the bread and wine are changed into the body and blood of Christ”. The Catholic Encyclopedia
“It is called transubstantiation. For the Sacrament of the Eucharist the substance of bread and wine do not remain, …” The Catholic Encyclopedia
“but the entire substance of bread is changed into the body of Christ, and the entire substance of wine is changed into His blood, …” The Catholic Encyclopedia
“… the species or outward semblance of bread and wine alone remaining.” The Catholic Encyclopedia
The Doctrine of Balaam Eating things sacrificed unto idols. Eating things sacrificed unto idols. Committing fornication. Committing fornication.
The Doctrine of the Nicolaitanes
Nicolaitanes (to conquer the laity- “the common man” )
1st Peter 5:3 – “Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”
The Doctrine of the Nicolaitanes
Nicolaitanes (to conquer the laity- “the common man” )
Mark 12:37 – “David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son?.” Mark 12:37 – “David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.”
The Doctrine of an Infallible Bible
PlacesPlaces 1 of the 1 st Deacons was from Antioch (Acts 6:1-5)1 of the 1 st Deacons was from Antioch (Acts 6:1-5) The 1 st great Gentile awakening was in Antioch. (Acts 11:19-21)The 1 st great Gentile awakening was in Antioch. (Acts 11:19-21) The Disciples were 1 st called Christians at Antioch. (Acts 11:25-26a)The Disciples were 1 st called Christians at Antioch. (Acts 11:25-26a) The 1 st Bible Teachers were in the church at Antioch. (Acts 13:1)The 1 st Bible Teachers were in the church at Antioch. (Acts 13:1) The 1 st Missionaries were sent out from the church at Antioch.(Acts13:2,3)The 1 st Missionaries were sent out from the church at Antioch.(Acts13:2,3) Antioch of Syria
-The Father of the “Allegorical Method of Bible Study” - Changes the Bible from Antioch in 30,000 places. Origen
Origen’s life and work: -When Pamphilus dies in 309 A.D., he passes on the corrupted reading of Origen to one of his (Pamphilus) personal disciples… the famous Bishop of Caesarea, Euseuebuis.
The Doctrine of an Infallible Bible Constantine orders 50 Bibles from Eusebius to be placed in each of the capitols of the Roman Empire.
PlacesPlaces Alexandria Egypt There is a famous school in Alexandria; headmaster Philo. Philo was influenced by the Greek Philosophers (Plato, Socrates, Aristotle) He began to blend the teachings of their writings and the writings of the O.T. Alexandria is connected with bad Bible teaching. (18:24-26; )
PlacesPlaces Alexandria Egypt Deuteronomy 17:16 - “But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.”Deuteronomy 17:16 - “But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.” Isaiah 31:1 – “ Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help ; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!”Isaiah 31:1 – “ Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help ; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!”
Church history is nothing more than the movement of God through the course of time, nations, and people to accomplish His three-fold plan for the universe, the earth, and your life… AND it is the movement of the devil through the course of time, nations, and our lives to counter, counterfeit, and/or confound God’s three-fold plan.
“Seed and Situation” Where are we going… where have we been?
Commissio n Character Commenda tion Condemnat ion Correction Pergam os
Commissio n Character Commenda tion Condemnat ion Correction Call Pergam os
Commissio n Character Commenda tion Condemnat ion Correction Call Challenge Pergam os
Commissio n Character Commenda tion Condemnat ion Correction Call Challenge Pergam os “hidden manna”“hidden manna” “white stone”“white stone”
Text: Exodus 16 John 6
John 6:48-51 – “ I am that bread of life. Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. I am the living bread which came down from heaven : if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”
The Manna Shows Who Jesus Is Our Life!
The Manna Shows How Jesus Came Our Life!
The Manna Shows What To Do Our Life!
Commissio n Character Commenda tion Condemnat ion Correction Call Challenge Pergam os “hidden manna”“hidden manna” “white stone”“white stone”
W here are we going … where have we been? - “Eclipsed and Entangled” - “Christianized and Paganized” - “Sword Smitten and Against All” - “Devil and Doctrine” Pergam os