FROM THE OWNER OF THE WORK!(JN.I5.16)
THE ALMOST KNOWN CHRISTIAN/PASTOR,IN A WORLD WHERE SIN RULES ! (ACTS 26;27-28)
When a servant of God I admire so much that I asked God for a double portion of his anointing,(I always emphasize, God's servant that lives what he teaches and preaches of God's Undiluted Word), taught about the above subject , I asked myself a lot of questions, like* AM I EVEN READY FOR JUST A SINGLE PORTION OF THIS ANOINTING I SEEK?*
I had to like Dolly Parton sang in her song *The Seeker,*I had to cry out to the Lord,I am a poor sinful creation, there's no day that I don't err, I am a vessel that's empty and useless,the bad seed that fell by the way. Please Dear God make something out of me and don't abandon me.
There's no need going into asking who a Christian is again.This is what we all know at least but, THE ALMOST KNOWN CHRISTIAN IS ANOTHER DIMENSION ENTIRELY THAT WE SHOULDN'T TOY WITH! AND THIS IS WERE IT ALL STARTS!
IN ALL SINCERITY, I BELIEVE I AM TALKING TO MYSELF THAN WHOEVER WILL FIND TIME TO READ THIS!!!
For instance, let's look at our anchor verse;
27. King Agrippa,(Assumed Pastor ruling over his subjects(the flockof God), believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. (Emphasis mine )
28. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
29. And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds. (Act 26: 27-29)
Apostle Paul told King Agrippa that he knows he believes in the prophets . But look at the king's reply...wait a minute Paul, I am almost a Christian but not fully one, even though it seems like it. I am certain Paul wasn't flattering him for his release, because he said how wish everyone was a complete christian like him(except the bonds (handcuffs in our time)
Paul evidently thought he was a believer in the prophets of God...at least by outward character. So are some of us today. We think we're Christians by our commitment to church activities. It's more than that. Let's go on;
They feared the LORD, and served their own gods, after the manner of the nations whom they carried away from thence. (2Ki 17: 33)
40. Howbeit they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.
41. So these nations feared the LORD, and served their graven images, both their children, and their children's children: as did their fathers, so do they unto this day. (2Ki 17: 40-41)
Another example of the*Almost Christian*
They believe in the Sovereignty of God in heaven, but they yet serve the gods of the heathen nations around them. They feared God but continue in their former manner of equally serving their graven images,with their offsprings UNTO THIS DAY!
They go to church every Sunday or service day, participate in church activities. We celebrate Easter and Christmas and physically do what may be expected of a Christian (except some of PASTORS who builds our wonderful auditoriums,buy our expensive cars and jets,overstocked wardrobes, buy shares and bonds on the blood of our suffering members whom we don't actually care about how they get the money)but the graven images remained in their hearts. We still dress in the way of the world,love their music,seek their attention,put our Bibles under our pillows,only remembering God's Name,that He isn't fair when there's trouble,but a Good God when things are well with us.
Everyone of us in this category are *ALMOST KNOWN CHRISTIANS* but not actual Christians. It doesn't matter the Christian names we bare... Joseph, Isaiah, Thomas, Jeremiah, Daniel, Matthew,Mark ,Luke and John,WE ARE CHRISTIANS BY RELIGION AND NAME , AND NOT BY REDEMPTION AND CHARACTER/LIFESTYLES.
Paul warned;
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. (2Ti 3: 5)
Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. (2Ti 3: 7)
The fate that awaits us "Almost Known Christians" is the same as unbelievers,if not more.
Because of our positions in the society and church,and a supposed pious life, may God help anyone who challenges our loyalty to God.
This is part one of the message. I pray that God will cause and enable us to self realization, Amen !
FROM THE OWNER OF THE WORK!(JN.I5.16)
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THE ALMOST KNOWN CHRISTIAN/PASTOR,IN A WORLD WHERE SIN RULES ! (ACTS 26;27-28)
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When a servant of God I admire so much that I asked God for a double portion of his anointing,(I always emphasize, God's servant that lives what he teaches and preaches of God's Undiluted Word), taught about the above subject , I asked myself a lot of questions, like* AM I EVEN READY FOR JUST A SINGLE PORTION OF THIS ANOINTING I SEEK?*
I had to like Dolly Parton sang in her song *The Seeker,*I had to cry out to the Lord,I am a poor sinful creation, there's no day that I don't err, I am a vessel that's empty and useless,the bad seed that fell by the way. Please Dear God make something out of me and don't abandon me.
There's no need going into asking who a Christian is again.This is what we all know at least but, THE ALMOST KNOWN CHRISTIAN IS ANOTHER DIMENSION ENTIRELY THAT WE SHOULDN'T TOY WITH! AND THIS IS WERE IT ALL STARTS!
IN ALL SINCERITY, I BELIEVE I AM TALKING TO MYSELF THAN WHOEVER WILL FIND TIME TO READ THIS!!!
For instance, let's look at our anchor verse;
27. King Agrippa,(Assumed Pastor ruling over his subjects(the flockof God), believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. (Emphasis mine )
28. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
29. And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds. (Act 26: 27-29)
Apostle Paul told King Agrippa that he knows he believes in the prophets . But look at the king's reply...wait a minute Paul, I am almost a Christian but not fully one, even though it seems like it. I am certain Paul wasn't flattering him for his release, because he said how wish everyone was a complete christian like him(except the bonds (handcuffs in our time)
Paul evidently thought he was a believer in the prophets of God...at least by outward character. So are some of us today. We think we're Christians by our commitment to church activities. It's more than that. Let's go on;
They feared the LORD, and served their own gods, after the manner of the nations whom they carried away from thence. (2Ki 17: 33)
40. Howbeit they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.
41. So these nations feared the LORD, and served their graven images, both their children, and their children's children: as did their fathers, so do they unto this day. (2Ki 17: 40-41)
Another example of the*Almost Christian*
They believe in the Sovereignty of God in heaven, but they yet serve the gods of the heathen nations around them. They feared God but continue in their former manner of equally serving their graven images,with their offsprings UNTO THIS DAY!
They go to church every Sunday or service day, participate in church activities. We celebrate Easter and Christmas and physically do what may be expected of a Christian (except some of PASTORS who builds our wonderful auditoriums,buy our expensive cars and jets,overstocked wardrobes, buy shares and bonds on the blood of our suffering members whom we don't actually care about how they get the money)but the graven images remained in their hearts. We still dress in the way of the world,love their music,seek their attention,put our Bibles under our pillows,only remembering God's Name,that He isn't fair when there's trouble,but a Good God when things are well with us.
Everyone of us in this category are *ALMOST KNOWN CHRISTIANS* but not actual Christians. It doesn't matter the Christian names we bare... Joseph, Isaiah, Thomas, Jeremiah, Daniel, Matthew,Mark ,Luke and John,WE ARE CHRISTIANS BY RELIGION AND NAME , AND NOT BY REDEMPTION AND CHARACTER/LIFESTYLES.
Paul warned;
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. (2Ti 3: 5)
Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. (2Ti 3: 7)
The fate that awaits us "Almost Known Christians" is the same as unbelievers,if not more.
Because of our positions in the society and church,and a supposed pious life, may God help anyone who challenges our loyalty to God.
This is part one of the message. I pray that God will cause and enable us to self realization, Amen πππ’!
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