August 2003 Letters
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The Good; The Bad; And the Ugly |
The GoodDear Jackie, I wanted to write and let you know that I have recently watched your video The great apostasy. I have only been a Christian for five months and was horrified that I have been attending a church who follow the word faith teachings. Your video really confirmed in my heart that the reservations and unease that I had been feeling about this church were my spirit telling me that something was wrong. I am attending a new church now and I feel at peace again. I have learned a valuable lesson and I just wanted to thank you and your husband for the work that you are doing. Love, Chris
Hi Jackie I really thank God for your work. I will never forget the first time I watched The Great Apostasy video. This video made me realize that I was not a Christian, even though I thought that I was one. I have since become a Christian. I believe that your ministry will continue to help those like me who want to know the truth. One thing that I do not agree with is to try to stop people from patronizing heretic organizations like TBN. You see, I have gone on such a crusade before, but I have come to realize that not many people are interested in the truth. I began to wonder why this is the case. Then I had the opportunity to read Luke 18 verse 8 where Christ asked that when he comes back, will he find much faith in the world? Today, with grief and heartbreak, I must say that there are now more wolves than Shepherds in the pulpits. The truth though is that no body seeking for the true Christ will ever get led astray. John 10:28 In fact the bible says that the deceiver and the deceived are wicked. 2nd Timothy chapter 3 verse 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. Hence anybody that is being deceived by Paul Crouch and his wolves counterparts are themselves wicked. Ade --
It about time someone stood up to Trinity Broadcasting Network and the Benny Hinn crowd! Thank you for boycotting them! Benny Hinn works for Satan and is the worst example of Christians. Benny Hinn and all those like him make Christians look foolish and Benny Hinn is nothing but lies. Keep up the excellent work! In Christ,
I have been boycotting TBN for about three years now. They have really lost their minds. I am amazed by the number of "good Christians" who dignify that network by (just for the sake of exposure) appearing on TBN together WITH some of the whackos (Benny Hinn, etal). I have written to some of these people and said things to them like "You realize, of course, that if you lay with thieves, you'll be hung for a thief" I never hear back from any of them. My Momma used to say that. She also said, "you make your bed, you'll have to lie in it". I just finished (last night) watching your tape about 'the Great Apostasy' The apostasy really is sooo great that I'm like stunned by it. Everything you showed on your tape about the behavior of the TBN crowd is absolutely true. I've seen it with my own eyes. They really have lost their minds. They are like crazy people. What you guys are doing is wonderful. Keep up the good work. Your friend in Jesus,
Thank you, Jackie for getting out the word on Tim LaHaye appearing on Benny Hinn's show. Nowhere else on the Internet or anyplace else have I seen this story. I heard the rumor, didn't want to believe it, and you folks came out with it, and revealed the truth. THANK YOU--this is the kind of thing we need to see to wake us up, so we can wake others. I'm going to print it, copy it, and take the copies to church tomorrow. God Bless you both for speaking out and remaining faithful! By His Grace Alone,
What is your take on preachers, etc., who feel that they have to bow down to TBN in order to get their message out? I know some of them feel that they are like beacons in the darkness, but I keep thinking that the end does not justify the means, and when you mix Truth with lies, you have compromised that Truth because a half-truth is still a lie. Also recently, I find it especially bothersome that some of these same men endorse TBN by congratulating TBN on their 30th anniversary. Thank you,
Bill, I have been aware that TBN and channels like it have been getting rich off of the poor for a long time. They teach give and you will get rich......that is stupid if you give them all your money you will be poor. It is amazing how many people believe their lies. I wanted to tell you that I agree that the gifts of the Spirit are special. They are given to those whom the Holy Spirit desires. They are very wisely used as well. The tongues thing really has most people going wild. They believe if they don't speak in tongues they will be lost. That is such a false doctrine. Thanks for speaking up for the truth. I go to a Reformed Southern Baptist Church my pastor seems to be trying to teach the truth which is a rare commodity these days. I have seen many Southern Baptist churches lean toward liberal theology, and women preachers which I don't agree with. Again thanks
The BadYou obviously have missed most of the sermons Lakewood has put out. Ministries like Lakewood are very balanced. They teach the importance of peoples holiness walk and their every day walk in obedience and the consequences of not living in God's ways. But they equally teach the blessings of living an obedient life. That always seems to upset the religious people who do not have a personal relationship of their own with God. Anyone who has actually read the whole Bible can see for themselves that when you live in obedience you will be blessed in every area of your life like protection, healing, and prosperity. These ministries teach that if we do our part, God always does His. The trouble with Christians like you is that you would rather believe the messes in your life are part of God's plan instead of acknowledging it is because of lack of obedience and lack of faith in what the Bible says. We have personally been living with no sickness and no lack financially and peace since we have been applying the teachings of these ministries, because their teachings are very Biblical and when you take the Bible for what it says and not try to change the Scriptures meanings to justify why your life is not whole in every area of your life you will be able to live in protection and health and with no lack financially. God wants us blessed so we can bless others and His work. People who are not Christians are not moved by sick poverty stricken Christians who have one tragedy after another with no victory. That does not show how wonderful and powerful and loving God really is. I pray that some day you will be open to the Spirit and see God for who He really is and how blessed He wants your life to be. These ministries gives Christians opportunities to seed into God's work, so God will be able to bless them and multiply their seed. The fruit of it is prosperity not just for the ministry but for the people who seed the money.
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The Bad (continued)Personally we prosper more every year as we keep on seeding and so does everyone else who seeds into God's work. I thank God for the opportunity these kinds of ministries give us. That is why Satan has people like you persecute ministries like these, he wants to keep God's people sick and poor and defeated. You should think about the consequences in persecuting God's people who are trying to show people how to live in God's best. It will come back on you and you will find your life cursed with lack and sickness and tragedies with no victorious outcome. For your sake I hope you repent so you can receive God's best!
You should really come back to the true faith and stop your bitterness. check out the coming home network. by the way, we Catholics do not worship Mary or icons - learn before being so critical. I could give you just as many links to Catholic apologetic web sites and many run by ex-Protestant ministers who left their churches because the truth could not be reconciled. The Catholic Church is the TRUE Church established by Jesus and carried on without interruption since the times of St. Peter. Protestant churches have no authority - one can believe something that it is polar opposite to another - especially among the fundamentalist sects. Why do you think there are some many sects and denominations within Protestantism? No one can agree. Then you hear Protestants talk about Sola Scriptura which is totally false. The New Testament mentions the word Church and its importance on numerous occasions and never mentions that Scripture is the absolute authority. There is a reason that the Catholic Church is the largest Christian Church in the world - it is God's plan. In your heart I think you know this. Furthermore, we do not worship Mary, the Saints or relics. That is one of the most absurd claims made by Catholic bashers and it is everywhere in the literature on "why you should leave the Catholic Church." Mary and the saints point us toward Jesus - they strengthen our love for Jesus. You might want to check on what Martin Luther had to say about Mary - I think it would surprise you. I pray that you come back home. Peace
Why are you so worried about the Catholic Church ? We are use to attacks by people like you. The Church is filled with a history of detractors proclaiming to have the answers for all Catholics. If the story was mainly about Mary, then just maybe, she was the center of this story ! Jesus is and always will be the center of all Christian faith, including Catholics. The one true church has always been beaten and denounced. Your just one in a long line. Have a good day !
Dear Ms. Alnor I am writing to comment on your article about EWTN Kids. If it was not so pitifully unintelligent it might be funny! In fact I did find myself laughing at some of the erroneous and obviously bigoted comments, which were most definitely agenda drivin. If you are trying to "convert Catholics" may I suggest you do some research so that you might have the beginning of a clue when you write. I will take just one or two of your comments in your article to show how little understanding you have ( although, my thought is you do have an understanding but that if mentioned it might lead to many more revealing question) of which you speak. You say that Jesus is not "uplifted" in the church yet you fail to mention the link right up in front of the church in the very middle of the alter which says Tabernacle. Where Jesus is always present body, soul and divinity. Now I understand why you wouldn't want to bring this up. It doesn't take to much intelligence for someone to ask, why isn't Jesus truly present in our church? Then you would have to get into the whole issue of man made religion vs. God made religion and I understand why you wouldn't want to do that. Isn't it still in your bible that Jesus said " Whoever eats of my body and drinks of my blood will enter into heaven" or did they remove that too along with the other books of the bible that had to be removed in order to make you religion work? Which of course brings me to the next point. Which is about the Pope. Yes we love our Pope, not because of who he is but because he is the successor of Peter whom Christ built his Church on. We of course have a line going straight back to Jesus while you of course have a line going back to Martin Luther. Jesus knew in his infinite wisdom if he left us alone down here to our own devises we would mess it up. The protestant church in fact is a perfect example of this. How many sects are there now? Over 1,000? Yes he knew people by their fallen nature would bring their own interpretation into everything and just by fact of there fallen nature will chose the easiest way to follow him. So he gave us a Pope so we would not be lead astray like so many sheep to the slaughter by our own interpretation like the protestants with all their different interpretations are. Through out your article it is clear you have no understanding of the Catholic faith. You would do better to research more of what you don't know, than just going on your very obvious hate of Catholics. I will be praying for your soul,
I find that your review came from a biased view of Catholicism. Shame on you for slandering the true Church of Christ, but also shame on you for downplaying such a great tool in the education of our children. Instead of commercially sponsored games and educational sites, Catholic children now have a place to go and have fun while leaning about their rich and sacred faith. I will most certainly use it with my younger students in computer class. I appreciate your review, however must disagree with your conclusions and condemn your shots at Catholicism that pepper your review, such as "the long held Roman Catholic tradition of lying to children." If you were truly a Christian organization, then you would realize the necessity to cooperate with each other rather than condemn each other. Yours in Christ, Albuquerque New Mexico
The UglyThey do have medication for this! Ooh so much hate, I see you all have swallowed a big cup of hater-aide. Sorry for you
Dear Jackie, What a disgrace your website is. How dare you attack and vilify the ONE TRUE CHURCH- the CHURCH that Christ established on earth. The Holy Roman Catholic Church. "Behold, I call you Peter, and upon THIS ROCK I will build my Church." "Woe to you who cause scandal to my little ones. Better that a millstone would be hung around your neck and you be cast into the sea." I will pray for your salvation and that you turn away from your wicked work and recognize the Truth of the Church. I warn you and I implore you to take heed before it is too late. Your soul will be lost for all eternity if you continue on this path. Sincerely,
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