Now lets being our study in Genesis chapter 2 and verses 16 and 17. And as a result, the Bible tells us that the earth was filled with violence. Weve defined the meaning of faith. And we actually noticed that Esau lived for the here and now instead of being forced on the sweet by and by. And then it speaks about the territory. And the Bible tells us that Leah with Jacob had four sons. Were going to see that in this world and in each of our lives there are two forces struggling to gain dominion and power. The Love Wins FAQs state that Bell holds that: Those who reject the invitation [to salvation] experience a purifying fire of judgment in hell, yet there is hope. However, Rob Bell is offering this same type of counterfeit hope of post mortem salvation, which is absolutely foreign to the teaching of the Lord Jesus Christ. The question is, where did this serpent come from? Esau believed that the law of God was a yoke of bondage, and he actually believed that the law of God restricted his freedom and his liberty. As you remember, this magnificent story of Genesis chapter 22 is describing the fact that God was going to bring a Seed into the world, and that Seed was going to be offered as a burnt sacrifice, or as a burnt offering to save the world from its sins. And so basically, what Genesis 6:1-4 is telling us that the sexual connection or the intermarriages between the sons of God and the daughters of men is what led the human race to be in this condition where every intent of the thoughts of the heart was only evil continually. Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: mega church pastor has ignited a theological firestorm by suggesting that all will be saved. And yet Joseph cooperated with God and the end of the story is absolutely glorious. If nailing down the views of the Emerging Church is like nailing Jell-O to the wall, Bells interview with Bashir was like watching Jell-O (Rob Bell) getting splattered against the wall (Martin Bashir)! It says there: So was Enoch a prophet? In Chapter Seven of Love Wins, Bell states: Hell is our refusal to trust Gods retelling of our story, and We create hell whenever we fail to trust Gods retelling of our story.. The belly of bronze represents the kingdom of Greece which ruled from the year 331 BC till the year 168 BC. Id like to begin by mentioning something which I have underlined previously in our studies. And of course this type of wicked person is illustrated by the scribes and the Pharisees. It is a continuation of Rome because its the same iron as the legs, but it is a different kind of Rome because it is a mixed Rome. And in the third place, we find that God hallowed it, or sanctified it; He made it Holy. Its kind of like saying Noahs flood. The word God. Now no Seed can come from this lineage. Genesis chapter 5 and verse 24. Emerging Churches seek to reach the lost by focusing on relationships and developing a story, a journey of life that is expressed through the narrative of learning. In fact, if you look at the chronology of the Bible youll discover that Abraham was approximately 140 years old. It even uses all the language of Christianity and holds Jesus in high esteem. Revelation 21 and verses 10 to 13. During the course of this seminar we have been studying primarily the meaning of Genesis 3:15. Now, in this context we find that because of Sauls disobedience, you can read 1 Samuel 15 and 16, Israel suffered one defeat after another at the hands of the Philistines, their arch enemies. Concentration on relationship-building over proclamation of the gospel. Perhaps Im being nitpicky, but I see a problem. Its one of the shorter sayings of Christ. 6:9-10, Eph. Seeker churches tend to focus on people in their thirties and up where Emerging Churches tend to reach people in their teens to thirties. It has since been updated on their site due to the firestorm caused over the book.). 2 Timothy 4:2-4. They lay it bare before others as evidence of superior wisdom. Hes an individual who is mentioned in Genesis chapter 14. Who cares about those who are starving to death around the world and who have not heard the Gospel? Because this verse has some very important information which will be useful in our study in understanding our study for this evening. Notice what we find in the gospel of Luke chapter 4. Jones also admits that he understood the biblical prohibitions to sodomy: Ive always thought that all persons should be afforded the same rights and no one should be discriminated against. One of the greatest questions, one of the greatest existential questions that have ever been asked is the question that Job asked many, many millennia ago. At the beginning, man was created with a perfect body and he was placed in a perfect environment. Like many neo-evangelicals, he has bought into the liberal theology that trusts in a persons feelings rather than trusting in God. And so, really, this is the Lords ladder. We would call them ungodly. He lost his health, servants and his wife turned against him His friends turned against him. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcopRbQkzivS5Kx6Y1hve-g A story where David, against all odds, overcomes and defeats this, supposedly, invincible giant. Im truly dismayed that Brian McLaren is as popular as he is in Christian circles. Adventist Pioneer Writings | Sabbath School Net - Original Ellen White Jesus enlightens the heart of everyone who comes into the world (John 1:9), and convicts the world of sin by His gracious Holy Spirit (John 16:8). To find out more, read Emergent Church Spreading Spiritual Cancer [2] or watch Roger Oaklands video on YouTube. Its a technical term in the Old Testament that means to have sexual relations. He lost servants, he lost all of his animals, he lost all of his properties. According to Bell, who views Hell through rose-colored glasses, Hell is just one last pit stop a person makes before Heaven. We find this same principle expressed in different terminology. Since he founded the Cedar Ridge Community Church, we can examine its doctrinal position and conclude that it still represents Brian McLarens statement of faith especially since his picture is still prominently displayed at the top of several of its pages. Id like us to begin our study today at the book of Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 20:8-11. The first of these prophecies is found in Revelation chapter 12. And we find the following words: You notice that Gods plan after the flood was that humanity should scatter abroad over all of the earth, and fill the earth. With that in mind, the conversation believers in Christ should be having is how we can best articulate a Christian worldview on the hotly debated issues, instead of tossing Gods Word into the junk heap and embracing the cult of political correctness. Genesis 1 verse 27 simply says that God made man and woman, male and female, but it doesnt explain how. And as we begin, I would like to say that this parable is found in all three of the synoptic gospels. How was man made originally? Ultimately, Rob Bell trivializes what Hell really is. Even though he sought the blessing with tears, he could not change what he had done. Hebrews 12:16-17. The apostle Paul was faithful to share both the totality of Jesus Gospel and preached the goodness and severity of God (Romans 11:22). Then in five years, if we have clarity, well speak; if not, well set another five years for ongoing reflection. [6]. Because Revelation chapter 12 shows the different stages of the controversy between Christ and Satan and it shows that the culprit behind the scenes is the devil. In the Old Testament period before Jesus is born. Were going to say a few things about between now and the end of time and how those laws of health apply eventually in Gods everlasting kingdom. And this mysterious serpent is actually slandering God, which seems to be a discordant note in the context of every thing being created good, and created perfect. This is essentially the false doctrine that God rebuked the false prophets of spreading in the days of Ezekiel: And you have encouraged the wicked by promising them life, even though they continue in their sins. Ezekiel 13:22b. Hebrews 11 and verse 5. Was it an easy command to obey? The second thing that I want us to notice about this verse is that it clearly tells us that God did three things with the Sabbath. Its much more natural to unite people who speak the same language and the same dialect. And he said unto me, Takeit, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey. Were going to study four principles that we find in the book of Genesis, and which are amplified in the rest of scripture, on how to administrate the money that God has blessed us with. Like that of Judas, it could be said of them, it would have been better if he had never been born. It is even used to emphasize the unending eternity we will experience as believers, in contrast to the temporal age of the present material world. But in our study this morning we dont want only to talk about the righteous Seed and the wicked seed. 3. Now who is crowned? Im just going to go to one verse which summarizes the conclusion of the creation story. You see, what happened is that before sin entered into this world, everything was other centered; was centered towards helping others, living for others. Bashirs accusation that Bell is changing the Gospel to make it more palatable to popular culture is what the apostle Paul warned false teachers would do in the last days: Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. But God had set forth a plan to recover these four things which Adam and Eve, and their descendants lost. It says he walked with God and God took him. The One who spoke the universe into existence and remains sovereign over His creation is the real expert on determining what sin is. Now, youve probably noticed that the book of Genesis has a series of twosomes. Genesis chapter 2 and verses 16 and 17. And our subject for today is Unshakeable and Unbreakable Faith. Now notice also what we find in Genesis chapter 1 and verse 31. They were created one by God. that hell ever brings about genuine repentance. Thats critically important for what were going to discussin our lecture today. And it tells us there in this very well-known verse: This sounds pretty much like a world where most minds were identified with evil. He doesnt want Jesus true teachings on Hell to diminish the numbers. This rejection of traditionalism (regimented service, hymns, organs, a dress code, weve always done it this way, etc.) But as weve studied, God placed a test in the garden of Eden. because he not only had broken the sabbath. Their characters illustrate the characters of two classes of people that will exist till the end of time. So, we have the same three ideas in Genesis and in John. Seventh-day Adventist Church Pioneers - Wikipedia Were going to follow a very logical order in our study today, so dont get distracted. Seventh-day Adventist Pioneers Writings Now we find very clearly from the very beginning that thestrong will lose, and the weak will win in this battle, or this controversy. I dont think at least I dont have to look it up. Because his revelation doesnt line up with Scripture. Lets go in our Bibles to Genesis 11:1, 2, Genesis 11:1, 2. We find in the book of Romans 3:10 In other words, all of the descendants of Adam, also became servants or slaves of Satan. The only way that they could be absolutely certain was because they believed Gods story when He told them: I was the Creator. There are four points that I want to underline in these two verses as we begin our study. Melchizedek was actually a representative of Christ. In many ways it is a quite fascinating and alluring religion. 5:5-8, Gal. The wicked do not only go into Hell and the lake of fire; but, part of their judgment from God includes the fact that they are left in the wicked state they have chosen! And faith is the proof of things that we cannot see as of now with our physical eyes. As Martin Bashir interviewed Rob Bell, the words Bell Accused of Committing Heresywere emblazoned across the television screen and Bashir stated that the mega church pastor has ignited a theological firestorm by suggesting that all will be saved. Im not going to read all of the verses, because we dont have the time to read all of the verses. They had to accept it by faith. The gospel of Luke chapter 4. Id like to just do a little review of what we studied in our last lecture, because its foundational for what were going to discuss in our lecture today. A word of warning: Engaging in a theological conversation with a wiley false teacher can lead you into dangerous waters. And, therefore, we need to understand how the devil deceives. We want to begin our study today at Genesis chapter 6 and verse 5. Jesus Christ was the Creator of Genesis 1. The Bible also indicates, as we move along, that the animal kingdom became a violent kingdom. Genesis chapter 2 and verse 7 explains it Now I want you to notice here that with man God did something different than with the rest of creation. Or was he simply pointing out that some Christians think homosexuals are subhuman? That notion, of course, came directly from the lips of our beloved Lord Jesus himself: Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. He says to God, I was a family man, I offered sacrifices for my children, I used my riches to benefit the poor. Genesis chapter 3 and verse 15. In his famous book, Christ and His Righteousness, E. J. Waggoner writes on the theme of the 1888 message. He deceptively claims that you dont need to do anything right now, you can simply live like hell and cash your check after you die and go to eternal bliss! "We are to repeat the words of the pioneers in our work, who knew what it cost to search for the truth as for hidden treasure, and who labored to lay the foundation of our work. When John sees her, the Child has not been born yet. He was being exposed before a national audience. And so Abraham is thinking about adopting Eliezer and making him the promised heir. That is the first two chapters. The water was pure and refreshing. Still others look at the church as a social club. First of all this verse makes it very clear that God 02:57 is a personal God, because were supposed to address Him as Father. And he understood the awesome responsibility of being the progenitor of the Messiah. Apparently, it is Rob Bell and other Emergent Leaders who have sought to distort the message of Jesus by telling stories that make the masses feel comfortable in their sin. Obviously not! He gave them the capacity to communicate, to make moral decisions, to hold on rational discussions. After Bell tersely denied that he was a Universalist, Bashir immediately followed with a scathing indictment: Youre amending the gospel so that its palatable to contemporary people who find, for example, the idea of Hell and Heaven very difficult to stomach. Now in the subject that were going to study tonight which is Daniel chapter 7 and Revelation 13 the connection is not as obvious because Genesis 3:15 is not mentioned in connection with these prophecies. Heaven forbid he should offend the gay community! The church should be busy about its business of housecleaning, of getting the plank out of its own eye, of removing false teachers from within its doors, of properly articulating the doctrines of Christ for which so many Christians have shed their blood, instead of advocating feel-good, politically correct ideologies to please the bleating of goats. In fact, lets notice what Genesis chapter 24 and verse 1 has to say about Abraham. However, the scriptures state that in the last days lawlessness will increase (Matthew 24:10-12) and that the wicked will proceed from bad to worse (2 Timothy 3:1-7, 12-13). 2. It requires perfect conformity to its specifications. When I say to the wicked, You wicked person, you will surely die, and you do not speak out to dissuade them from their ways, that wicked person will die for their sin, and I will hold you accountable for their blood. Ezekiel 33:7-8. But then theres a second type of wicked seed, and that is those who are covertly wicked. by the law. Hell is simply what we make it. Did you notice that when Jesus created this world there were two groups that celebrated Gods work? And he goes to make war with the remnant of her seed who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. Who cares how many lives we destroy? First of all, I would like to underline the fact that Ive mentioned many times before, and that is that Jesus Christ was the Creator of Genesis 1. Even though we know that Jacob sinned against God when he stole the birthright from his brother, and he deceived his father, Jacob was not given over to sin. And so in Genesis 1:1 we find our first principle, and that is that God is the owner of everything, because He created everything. Single Download MOBI for Kindle ___________________________________ J. N. Andrews Andrews - A Refutation of the Claims of Sunday-keeping to Divine Authority.pdf Andrews - A Review of the Remarks of O. R. L. Crozier on the Institution, Design and Abolition of the Sabbath.pdf Andrews - An Examination of Seven Reasons for Sunday-Keeping.pdf And, of course, we studied last time that Esau was a very hardened and rude person, whereas Jacob is described as being docile and mild. 2. He is a Universalist, but knows if he fully leaves the closet and clearly proclaims his heretical views he will severely compromise his following. But, what does Brian McLaren actually teach? On which day? Were going to begin at Genesis 6:1. This is at the end of the sixth day. Now lets go also to Romans 4:15, Romans 4:15. We would like to begin our study today reviewing three prophecies that we have already gone over in this seminar. In the book of Hebrews, God further states: See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. In other words, the environment at creation was perfect for the preservation and for the prolongation of life. Notice what the word of God says about the pioneers and their writings and works: The standard bearers who have fallen in death are to speak through the reprinting of their writings. Let us not put off today what we will not be able to do after we die. He says: Because the law And some people say, See, the law is bad because it brings about wrath. The remnant is the last portion of Gods people. During the interview, Bell squirmed and dodged query after query like a belly dancer on speed, as Martin Bashir confronted him with his unscriptural ideas about Hell and universal salvation. The woman represents the church. And we understand that it was Adam that gave the kingdoms over to Satan. And, so, the Creator of the book of Genesis is Jesus Christ. What Im going to do is review certain very important elements that will be fundamental for what were going to discuss in this evenings lecture. Ive done a lot of research on McLaren, reading his books, and Im very sad to say that there are some serious problems. Such false prophets stand at the cross roads between the broad and narrow road, claiming to represent Christ, while pointing their followers toward the broad road that leads destruction, assuring them that it eventually leads to Heaven. 4, p. 246. Id like to begin by reading John 8:56, where we find this idea clearly expressed; that Abraham understood what this was all about. Well, lets turn in our Bibles to Revelation 19:10, Revelation 19:10. Adventist Pioneers Ebooks - Adventist Pioneer Library 01:59 Here David writes the following words: Now I want you to notice that in verse 5 were told that God crowned man with glory and honor. Thus the Bible begins by telling us that God made every thing good in this world. Men like Tony Jones, Doug Pagitt, Rob Bell, Dan Kimballand Brian McLaren are influencing an entire generation to embrace vain traditions and a re-imagined theology thatruns contrary to the historic, orthodox tenetswhich are fundamental to the Christian faith itself! All nature began to decay and to die. And so we find in Genesis 4:25 that God gave Adam and Eve another seed. Christians who believe the Bibles teaching on hell must get out of their comfort zones and lovingly confront anyone who is in rebellion against God. 4And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not. Bell claims that by softening the message, the Gospel will become more attractive to non-believers. As weve studied, God was telling Satan that He was going to send a Seed to this world, born of a woman, to do battle with the devil. And the conversation turned to this man who was in harmony with Gods will. An emphasis on experience and feelings over absolutes. But when it comes to Enoch Enoch did not die. And God says to the serpent, I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. Jude 14 and 15. Now this was presented to Abraham in symbol form, as a shadow of the reality, which would come in the future. Genesis chapter 6 has the answer to this question. And we know that Jesus gained the victory. Lets begin our study in the book of Psalms reviewing what we studied in our last lecture. There was no one within the human race that could recover, that which was lost. Now when Satan heard those words he trembled, he shook, and he made up his mind from that point on that he was not going to allow that Seed to come to the world. And now notice verse 30. Even though there are some pastors in the Emerging Church Movement that are true to scripture, the movement as a whole needs to stick to the essentials of the Christian faith, otherwise, in spite of its proclamation to renew Christianity afresh, it will become stale and heretical. And by the way, if you read on in Genesis 1 and 2 youll discover that both man and woman were created in the image and the likeness of God. 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I would like us to notice how this controversy is introduced in Genesis 25:22, 23. So He placed water above and He placed water below. And instead of filling the earth with a race of righteous and holy people, the Bible says that the earth was filled with people, but it was a violent and iniquitous race like Satan. In our study today were going to discuss the mysteries of life and death. White.pdf, Smith The Warning Voice of Time and Prophecy.pdf, Smith Vindication of the Business Career of Elder James White.pdf, Snow The True Midnight Cry, Vol. Now were going to follow a very carefully reasoned presentation. Were not going to look up the verses because weve studied this before. So if this is the only verse where Jesus explicitly speaks between Revelation 3:21 and Revelation chapter 21, it must be a very important verse. He had to gain the victory where Adam failed. But not only were Adam and Eve impacted by sin, we actually find, as the story moves along in the book of Genesis, that all of creation, all of nature, was impacted by Adam and Eves sin. In other words, openly wicked. Let me just review some of those elements. She says this about Melchizedek: It was Christ that spoke through Melchizedek, the priest of the most high God. A broader approach to worship using candles, icons, images, sounds, smells, etc. So in the category of Satans seed are three types of people, whereas on the side of Gods seed there is only one type. He causes the grace that brings salvation to appear to all men (Titus 2:11). But I want you to notice the way that all of the points are interconnected, because at the end of our study were going to talk about a philosophy which has almost taken over the whole world, including the Christian world. And then, of course, you have this dragon. God is speaking here to the serpent. But time, after time, after time in the gospels, Jesus speaks about money. Three kinds of enmity: between the serpent and the woman,between the seed of the serpent and the seed of the woman, and between the seed of the woman and the serpent. Second point: their territory. The disciples. And were going to notice that history generally in our lives specifically are not composed of disconnected events that have no relation one to another. It is true that a watered down message will increase the number of non-believers at ice cream socials and Christian love feasts; but, at what point does changing the message of the Lord Jesus Christ make the true Gospel a different gospel? Every element of power is about to be set to work. And so faith gives us assurance of the things that have not taken place yet. Let them have dominion. I dont even have to look up this verse in my Bible. We want to begin our study today by turning in our Bibles to Revelation 12:17. And this evening were going to study about this conspiracy that is taking place in the invisible world, where we cant really see the movements that are taking place. Verse 6: Now the question is, who delivered the kingdoms of the world to Satan? The love of God will melt every hard heart, and even the most depraved sinners will eventually give up their resistance and turn to God. (p. 107). Wed like to begin our study today at that verse which has basically been the theme of the Genesis series: Genesis chapter 3 and verse 15. And what I want you to notice as we begin our study is that the New Jerusalem has twelve gates. Than after weve determined what life is, we want to go and ask the question, What is the body of man? It says: Four ideas. The enmity runs, in other words, in three directions. And that is that when Jesus or God, because Jesus is God, created this world Adam and Eve were not eye- witness of the work of Jesus. Its not a story in the book of Genesis. And theres a particular preposition in Greek that I want to emphasize. We find the following words: Now lets stop there. However, God is love (1 John 4:8, 16) and in His incredible mercy and grace He demonstrated His love for us in His incarnation (John 1:14) and in His substitutionary sacrifice on the cross for the sins of the world (1 John 2:2). We also notice that Esau had no particular interest in the responsibilities connected with the birthright. You have the serpents seed and the womans seed. Id like to begin our study today by going back to Genesis 1 where we find the story of creation. The fact is, Scripture teaches that its a sin to have sex outside the bonds of marriage. Bell wants a story that will make unrepentant rebels against God feel comfortable in their sin. Thats how we know how God feels about it. (Emphasis his.) He wasnt a conservative, nor was he a liberal; he says he pretty much walked the middle of the road.. Therefore, I can only conclude that Brian McLaren is a dangerous teacher. I highly recommend visiting the website of Secrets Unsealed, downloading and studying the resources that he presents for interpretation. And then I want you to notice who are the ones that receive the seal. It is going to be your very own son. Bashir told Edwards that after reading Rob Bells book propagating the heresy of Universalism, that Bell was dishonest in his handling of church history and Holy Scripture. And Im not going to read the verses in Genesis chapter 1 that describe the order of creation. Rob Bells unscriptural and wild speculation about Hell being a temporary abode is more akin to world religions like Islam, and cults like Mormonism, than it is Christianity!