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Post by DKTrav88 on May 8, 2018 9:36:16 GMT
An interesting message from a Christian missionary in Russia. I was unaware of this myself, but it seems the Russian government passed antiterrorism laws that target evangelical Christians by persuasion of the Russian Orthodox Church. I didn’t think Russia was so antichristian, nor did I think the Orthodox Church was against evangelical Christians so much so that they would feel threatened enough to persuade the Russian government to target them as terrorists. Sad days we live in. www.chick.com/m/bc/2016/russia.asp“This recent letter from a missionary shows how quickly a mission field can close. This missionary is back in the states after many fruitful years on the field. The Russian government recently passed an anti-terrorism law targeting extremists. The Russian Orthodox Church persuaded the government to include evangelical Christians along with the targeted Muslim terrorists. The Orthodox Church is deeply imbedded in the strong Russian nationalism and moved quickly to take advantage of the new law. I just talked to my wife in St. Petersburg, Russia. She is there for 17 days and is meeting with as many of our church members as she can. She told me yesterday that the new laws are firmly being put in place and if fully activated it will be worse than the old Soviet Union. I lived in Russia for 16 years and my wife all her life. We distributed over 50,000 'This Was Your Life' from 1992 to 1995. We registered over 40,000 precious Russians praying to receive Jesus Christ as Savior. Many of those are the results of Chick Tracts. We gave out another 50,000 tracts during the remaining time we served there. The Russian Orthodox church was at first our friends. In fact Alexei II, Patriarch of Russia, furnished our first visas and did so until he realized that we were there to plant Evangelical churches. We had helped many Christian businessmen start new businesses with American knowhow. The Orthodox were very happy at first as they saw ways to fill their coffers. The 8 churches we planted in Russia have gone underground or meet in small groups. My wife said some members from other churches said that government officials stand at their church doors and take everyone’s name when they enter. Other churches who invite foreign missionary workers are having difficulties in inviting them. They are told that a missionary must get a religious workers visa and then get a religious work visa. The only problem is that there is no such thing. Please keep praying for these wonderful brothers and sisters. There is a move of God now around the world. I personally feel that the great awaking in Russia has spread all over third-world countries. Presently our third-world pastors have planted their 50,000th church since 1986 and work in 87 countries. We support around 1000 third-world pastors and have in training about 5,000 more men. I am thankful for Chick Publications. Presently my wife and I keep This Was Your Life in Hindu, Russian, Chinese, and English. As we travel all over America we find these language groups in most restaurants and gas stations. I feel that God is up to something very big and is harvesting many souls for His Son’s Bride. God bless you in abundance. Yours by His Wonderful Grace, Dennis Ellis Final Frontiers Foundation, Louisville, GA” Some details of the laws passed in Russia can be found here: www.gospelherald.com/articles/65215/20160709/religious-new-persecution-law-in-russia-thousands-of-church-members-fast-pray.htm- Foreign guests are not permitted to speak in churches unless they have a "work permit" from Russian authorities. - If a friend or relative from outside Russia wishes to share his or her faith in a Russian home, the guest will be fined and expelled from Russia. - Any discussion of God with non-believers is considered missionary activity, and will be punishable. - Missionary activity will be permitted by special government permission. Example: If one who is traveling on a train shares his faith without written permission, the offender will be taken into police custody for the duration of the journey and will be fined 50,000 rubles, or $1,000. - Offenders from the age of 14 will be subject to prosecution. - Religious activity is no longer permitted in private homes. Most churches in Russia meet in homes. - Every citizen is obligated to report religious activity, especially of neighbors, to the authorities. Failure to be an informant is punishable by law. - One may pray, read the Bible at home, but not in the presence of a non-believing person. Such activity will be breaking the law and be punished. - If the church has purchased property, it cannot be converted into a place of worship. - In church buildings, it is not permitted to invite people to turn to God. Worship services are permitted but making a non-believer a follower of Christ is against the law.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2018 12:50:05 GMT
Whats the difference between today and yesterday? today = 5 letters: a, d, o, t, y; yesterday = 7 letters: a, e, d, r, s, t, y. So set difference today - yesterday = {d, o} = do. It tells you to trust
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2018 12:59:23 GMT
today = 5 letters: a, d, o, t, y; yesterday = 7 letters: a, e, d, r, s, t, y. So set difference today - yesterday = {d, o} = do. It tells you to trust 'o' is not in the latter word. And you forgot 'e', 'r' and 's', then exclusion {e, d, s, r} or {r, e, d, s} = reds. I don't wanna be reds... or... I'm already... However, union of the first and the second sets are {a, e, d, o, r, s, t, y} or {a, d, e, s, t, r, o, y} = a destroy. I like this more.
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Post by Elizabeth on May 8, 2018 18:43:34 GMT
Whats the difference between today and yesterday? today = 5 letters: a, d, o, t, y; yesterday = 7 letters: a, e, d, r, s, t, y. Yesterday is 7 letters not 9? Maybe I need more sleep I'm confused here Shrug
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2018 20:05:31 GMT
today = 5 letters: a, d, o, t, y; yesterday = 7 letters: a, e, d, r, s, t, y. Yesterday is 7 letters not 9? Maybe I need more sleep I'm confused here Repeating letters aren't counted twice. In any case completent (set difference), this time without joke, is: today \ yesterday = {o} yesterday \ today = {y, e, s, r} And union is: today U yesterday = {t, o, d, a, y, e, s, r} But you all know that and I needn't even to explain
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2018 21:28:21 GMT
today = 5 letters: a, d, o, t, y; yesterday = 7 letters: a, e, d, r, s, t, y. Yesterday is 7 letters not 9? Maybe I need more sleep I'm confused here Yes, a word's capacity of 'yesterday' contains 9 letters, but there are just 7 letters from what this word has been combined; or, we use just 7 letters for attaching the letters in the word 'yesterday'. It was a joke of understanding the, word between me and The Great Wolf.
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Post by fschmidt on May 8, 2018 21:34:10 GMT
This isn't as simple an issue as it seems. While I support free speech, I also believe in brand protection. So free speech doesn't give you the right to call your own soda "Coke". Christianity is a religious brand. As far as I am concerned, modern Western "Christianity" isn't Christianity at all, it is closer to satanism and is quite evil. Because I believe in freedom, I believe these religions have a right to exist, but I do not think they should have the right to call themselves "Christian".
The simple test here would be to read the Book of James and see if a religion conforms to this book. If it doesn't, it should not have the right to call itself "Christian". Almost all modern forms of Western Protestantism would fail this test.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2018 21:45:01 GMT
fschmidt I beg your pardon, just a question for you: what do you think about requirement of modern Christianity (and for some other religions) to study their culture, their history and all that links to their origins? I've been discussing here much about this, and I can't knock to hearts (or to minds) about this. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think it is the one of good methods to escape of blind following of twisted ways (or some strange belief).
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Post by Elizabeth on May 8, 2018 22:29:57 GMT
This isn't as simple an issue as it seems. While I support free speech, I also believe in brand protection. So free speech doesn't give you the right to call your own soda "Coke". Christianity is a religious brand. As far as I am concerned, modern Western "Christianity" isn't Christianity at all, it is closer to satanism and is quite evil. Because I believe in freedom, I believe these religions have a right to exist, but I do not think they should have the right to call themselves "Christian". The simple test here would be to read the Book of James and see if a religion conforms to this book. If it doesn't, it should not have the right to call itself "Christian". Almost all modern forms of Western Protestantism would fail this test. James 1 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Yes, I hope they're all perfect and lack nothing when they're being tested as if they're really Christian. James 1 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; 24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. And I hope they do listen to scripture and lay aside all filthiness and wikedness that's not written to do in the scripture. Yet, there are sadly churches all over the world who don't care to do what is written and yet go by the name "Christian". 2 James 8 If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well; 9 but if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors. Some people are also very racist and stuff. I feel bad for such since they just refuse to obeserve the commandment. But it's weird it happens in USA when I think we should be used to all races already. But nope some still hate others as the other parts of the world as they just live mostly among their own and go crazy ovet another race near them. James 2 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled," but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. And the funniest thing I see among Christians is that they say they believe in scripture but they lack the proof and it profits them nothing as it says here in the verses. Some I've met call themselves Christians and never even read the bible let alone do what it says. I just look at them and think, "Who are you trying to fool?" James 3 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. And many don't even have this wisdom. They appear unchanged as with being Christian or not. James 4 1 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? Some also just cause war. They don't understand to be gentle and in peace as the verse above this one stated. I don't even like being around such. Just ruins my day if I come across such. James 4 4 Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Some churches allow adultery. I just don't even know what to say. God says no and church says yes. Well, let them have enmity with God if it is what they wish. I'm out Shrug James 5 12 But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your "Yes," be "Yes," and your "No," "No," lest you fall into judgment. Some love to swear and lie as fast as the fan spins. But I mean saying you're Christian and lying about other things for some is not a big deal. But eh, if they wish to be judged then they're doing great.
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Post by Διαμονδ on May 8, 2018 22:35:49 GMT
James 2 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? This is an important point. Many 'Christians' since Luther began to ignore this place.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2018 23:08:34 GMT
This isn't as simple an issue as it seems. While I support free speech, I also believe in brand protection. So free speech doesn't give you the right to call your own soda "Coke". Christianity is a religious brand. As far as I am concerned, modern Western "Christianity" isn't Christianity at all, it is closer to satanism and is quite evil. Because I believe in freedom, I believe these religions have a right to exist, but I do not think they should have the right to call themselves "Christian". The simple test here would be to read the Book of James and see if a religion conforms to this book. If it doesn't, it should not have the right to call itself "Christian". Almost all modern forms of Western Protestantism would fail this test. James 1 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Yes, I hope they're all perfect and lack nothing when they're being tested as if they're really Christian. James 1 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; 24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. And I hope they do listen to scripture and lay aside all filthiness and wikedness that's not written to do in the scripture. Yet, there are sadly churches all over the world who don't care to do what is written and yet go by the name "Christian". 2 James 8 If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well; 9 but if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors. Some people are also very racist and stuff. I feel bad for such since they just refuse to obeserve the commandment. But it's weird it happens in USA when I think we should be used to all races already. But nope some still hate others as the other parts of the world as they just live mostly among their own and go crazy ovet another race near them. James 2 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled," but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. And the funniest thing I see among Christians is that they say they believe in scripture but they lack the proof and it profits them nothing as it says here in the verses. Some I've met call themselves Christians and never even read the bible let alone do what it says. I just look at them and think, "Who are you trying to fool?" James 3 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. And many don't even have this wisdom. They appear unchanged as with being Christian or not. James 4 1 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? Some also just cause war. They don't understand to be gentle and in peace as the verse above this one stated. I don't even like being around such. Just ruins my day if I come across such. James 4 4 Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Some churches allow adultery. I just don't even know what to say. God says no and church says yes. Well, let them have enmity with God if it is what they wish. I'm out Shrug James 5 12 But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your "Yes," be "Yes," and your "No," "No," lest you fall into judgment. Some love to swear and lie as fast as the fan spins. But I mean saying you're Christian and lying about other things for some is not a big deal. But eh, if they wish to be judged then they're doing great. This is the most wisdom post I've read from you. Brilliantly! We are all need to be more polite and gentle to each other.
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Post by DKTrav88 on May 9, 2018 3:50:06 GMT
This isn't as simple an issue as it seems. While I support free speech, I also believe in brand protection. So free speech doesn't give you the right to call your own soda "Coke". Christianity is a religious brand. As far as I am concerned, modern Western "Christianity" isn't Christianity at all, it is closer to satanism and is quite evil. Because I believe in freedom, I believe these religions have a right to exist, but I do not think they should have the right to call themselves "Christian". The simple test here would be to read the Book of James and see if a religion conforms to this book. If it doesn't, it should not have the right to call itself "Christian". Almost all modern forms of Western Protestantism would fail this test. Ehh, how is western Christianity closer to satanism than anything? Can you elaborate? You should know it isn’t fair to generalize all of western Christianity as a whole as well, so if you could point out specifics that would be helpful too.. Because as far as I know the satanic mandate is “Do what thou wilt” which is the complete opposite of what Christ said in Matthew 16:24 KJV [24] Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. ...”Deny yourself” versus “do what thou wilt”
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Post by fschmidt on May 9, 2018 4:27:59 GMT
[Ehh, how is western Christianity closer to satanism than anything? Can you elaborate? You should know it isn’t fair to generalize all of western Christianity as a whole as well, so if you could point out specifics that would be helpful too.. Because as far as I know the satanic mandate is “Do what thou wilt” which is the complete opposite of what Christ said in Matthew 16:24 KJV [24] Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. ...”Deny yourself” versus “do what thou wilt” The essence of modern Christianity is "Do what you want, as long as you have faith in Christ, because Christ died for your sins." This idea comes from Luther. It sounds very close to the satanic mandate to me.
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Post by DKTrav88 on May 9, 2018 4:55:51 GMT
[Ehh, how is western Christianity closer to satanism than anything? Can you elaborate? You should know it isn’t fair to generalize all of western Christianity as a whole as well, so if you could point out specifics that would be helpful too.. Because as far as I know the satanic mandate is “Do what thou wilt” which is the complete opposite of what Christ said in Matthew 16:24 KJV [24] Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. ...”Deny yourself” versus “do what thou wilt” The essence of modern Christianity is "Do what you want, as long as you have faith in Christ, because Christ died for your sins." This idea comes from Luther. It sounds very close to the satanic mandate to me. I wouldn’t say that is the essence, though it is believed by many. It is the false doctrine of hyper-grace which is taught and preached in mega-churches all over the world. Most well known for this teaching today is Joseph Prince. I’m not really a fan of Luther, nor any of those that are called “church fathers” in any Christian sect. I rely on scripture alone. But yes, it is very close to the satanic mandate “do what thou wilt” which stems from esoteric mystery traditions that originated within ancient Egyptian paganism and mysticism.
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Post by fschmidt on May 9, 2018 5:34:27 GMT
I beg your pardon, just a question for you: what do you think about requirement of modern Christianity (and for some other religions) to study their culture, their history and all that links to their origins? I've been discussing here much about this, and I can't knock to hearts (or to minds) about this. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think it is the one of good methods to escape of blind following of twisted ways (or some strange belief). For the religious, I think scripture comes first, then history and culture. The problem with modern religion and philosophy is that they believe that the source of truth is in one's own mind instead of in reality. I wrote about this here: www.mikraite.org/Truth-tp1552.html
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2018 8:57:04 GMT
I beg your pardon, just a question for you: what do you think about requirement of modern Christianity (and for some other religions) to study their culture, their history and all that links to their origins? I've been discussing here much about this, and I can't knock to hearts (or to minds) about this. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think it is the one of good methods to escape of blind following of twisted ways (or some strange belief). For the religious, I think scripture comes first, then history and culture. The problem with modern religion and philosophy is that they believe that the source of truth is in one's own mind instead of in reality. I wrote about this here: www.mikraite.org/Truth-tp1552.htmlI've read it, thanks. I didn't expect such answers, they are very detailed and analysed. I don't even need to say how actual and helpful they are. By the way, may I join Mikraite forum, or it's a closed one?
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