GodThoughtsWired! Archives: September 2006

Thursday, September 21, 2006

Hell-Bound Christians! Conclusion

Hell-Bound Christians! Conclusion
Brad Reiches
Sep 21 2006 12:23AM

THIS IS IT! GodThoughtsWired! is now officially on sabbatical. As previously mentioned, I am led to remain silent for the next 2-3 weeks and ask you to join with me in radical, spiritual warefare prayers for the GodThoughts Ministry. I am INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL that GodThoughtsWired! reaches thousands daily around the world and, yet, I am certain that God desires to multiply His voice and influence through GodThoughts FAR MORE SIGNIFICANTLY than He is doing now. We need a larger team! We need more prayer warriors! We need more Partners! We need more of you to ACTIVELY participate! Please take the time of this sabbatical to prayerfully consider your active involvement in the GodThoughts Ministry.

Who among you would respond to the invitation of Jesus, "Freely you have received, freely give" (Matthew 10:8). In this "Age of Apostasy," (see 2 Thess. 2:1-17), GodThoughts exists to EVANGELIZE THE CHURCH! -see Matthew 7:21-23; Revelation 3:20. See you soon!

Thursday, September 21, 2006
GodThoughtsWired!

"Hellbound Christians!"
EVANGELIZING THE CHURCH: CONCLUSION

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock;
if anyone hears My voice and opens the door,
I will come in to him and will dine
with him, and he with Me."

Revelation 3:20

It's quite possible that as you are reading this, I am on the surgeon's table. My physical body is of little concern save for any future use the Lord may have with it applicable to mine and other's growth in the Lord. As I now enter into my "closet" for the next few weeks I want to leave you with the following, caring words:

"There is an evil which I have seen under the sun...
It is the glaring disparity between theology and practice
among professing Christians."
"The Root of the Righteous," p. 51

And I am HORRIFIED to admit (but delighted to reveal!) that this greatest of all satanic deceptions beginning, at least in America, more than half a century ago is perpetuated and promulgated (nourished and enhanced; maintained and multiplied) by sincere pastors and teachers who truly think everything is OK...when it isn't. Their sincere theology of "unbiblical, man-made, grace," authored by "The Deceiver," has allowed them to bask in a counterfeit refuge superintended by the devil himself. Jeremiah warned,

"They have healed the brokenness of My people
superficially saying, 'Peace, peace,' but there
is no peace."
Jeremiah 6:14;811

And the New Covenant teachings of the Apostle Paul assures us that Jeremiah's warnings are as applicable today as they were four thousand years ago;

"While they are saying 'Peace and safety!'
then destruction will come upon them suddenly..."
1 Thessalonians 5:3

And so I leave you, for now, with the aforementioned reminder written some fifty years ago,

"It is my considered opinion that under the present circumstances
we do not want revival at all. A widespread revival of the kind of
Christianity we know today in America might prove to be a moral
tragedy from which we would not recover in a hundred years."

"Keys to the Deeper Life," A.W. Tozer, p.19

The Lord richly bless you!

I'm imploring you to prayerfully consider joining our team of "Partners" who are committed to "evangelizing the Church" and, as such, will reap the significant eternal rewards of such spiritual equity.

Hell-Bound Christians! Part 3

Hell-Bound Christians! Part 3
Brad Reiches
Sep 21 2006 12:10AM

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IN JUST 2 DAYS!, GodThoughtsWired! will be on sabbatical while I recover from back surgery. Rather than provide pre-prepared entries, I am led to remain silent for those 2-3 weeks and ask you to join with me in radical, spiritual warefare prayers for the GodThoughts Ministry. I am INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL that GodThoughtsWired! reaches thousands daily around the world and, yet, I am certain that God desires to multiply His voice and influence through GodThoughts FAR MORE SIGNIFICANTLY than He is doing now. We need a larger team! We need more prayer warriors! We need more Partners! We need more of you to ACTIVELY participate! Please take the time of this sabbatical to prayerfully consider your active involvement in the GodThoughts Ministry.

Who among you would respond to the invitation of Jesus, "Freely you have received, freely give" (Matthew 10:8). In this "Age of Apostasy," (see 2 Thess. 2:1-17), GodThoughts exists to EVANGELIZE THE CHURCH! -see Matthew 7:21-23; Revelation 3:20. See you soon!

Wednesday, September 20, 2006
GodThoughtsWired!

"Hellbound Christians!"
EVANGELIZING THE CHURCH: PART 3

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock;
if anyone hears My voice and opens the door,
I will come in to him and will dine
with him, and he with Me."

Revelation 3:20

Let's continue by understanding that the above statement (Revelation 3:20) is spoken by Jesus to those INSIDE THE CHURCH!

Quite disturbingly, the preceding quote was written nearly fifty years ago.

Earlier in this series I mentioned, A "Jesus" of man's creation. For instance, when was the last time you heard a preacher quote the following words, spoken to the Church, by the biblical, New Covenant Jesus: "Because you are lukewarm, I will spit you out of My mouth?" (Revelation 3:16). Again, the context of these New Covenant warnings are spoken to the CHRISTIAN CHURCH! A "Church" who refuses to repent! Why do they refuse to repent? Because they believe with all of their hearts that they have no need! That they are "right with God." In their/our? sincere delusion, they/we? literally believe that they/we? are "In need of nothing" (see Revelation 3:17).

Remember the statements of Jesus in His "sermon on the mount?" (Please stop here, and take time to review Matthew 7:21-23). He prophetically warns of the immense and immenent tragedy that will happen to "many" on the day of judgement. There will be MULTITUDES IN THE CHURCH, Jesus proclaims, that will think they are going to heaven, no, THEY WILL BE SURE THAT THEY ARE GOING TO HEAVEN...but are not! We therefore, must ask ourselves...dear brothers and sisters, WE MUST ASK OURSELVES! Who are these people?

"I think there is little doubt that the teaching of salvation
without repentance has lowered the moral standards of the
Church and produced a multitude of deceived religious
proffesors who erroneously believe themselves to be saved
when in fact they are still in the gall of bitterness and the
bond of iniquity.
"The Root of the Righteous," p. 44 (underline mine)

Why would God call a man to "Evangelize the Church?"

Because of the "many," who are in the Church who think they are going to heaven, but are not. They are deceived, but they don't know they are deceived...BECAUSE they are deceived. And to make matters worse, because of their delusion, they vehemently reject out of hand, any who would challenge their delusion.

"An appalling and horrible thing has happened
in the land: the prophets prophesy falsely,
and the priests rule on their own authority;
and My people love it so! But what will they do in the end?"
Jeremiah 5:30-31 (bold mine)

I'm imploring you to prayerfully consider joining our team of "Partners" who are committed to "evangelizing the Church" and, as such, will reap the significant eternal rewards of such spiritual equity.

Monday, September 18, 2006

Hell-Bound Christians! Part 2

Hell-Bound Christians! Part 2
Brad Reiches
Sep 18 2006 09:50PM

IN THREE DAYS!, GodThoughtsWired! will be on sabbatical while I recover from back surgery. Rather than provide pre-prepared entries, I am led to remain silent for those 2-3 weeks and ask you to join with me in radical, spiritual warefare prayers for the GodThoughts Ministry. I am INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL that GodThoughtsWired! reaches thousands daily around the world and, yet, I am certain that God desires to multiply His voice and influence through GodThoughts FAR MORE SIGNIFICANTLY than He is doing now. We need a larger team! We need more prayer warriors! We need more Partners! We need more of you to ACTIVELY participate! Please take the time of this sabbatical to prayerfully consider your active involvement in the GodThoughts Ministry.

Who among you would respond to the invitation of Jesus, "Freely you have received, freely give" (Matthew 10:8). In this "Age of Apostasy," (see 2 Thess. 2:1-17), GodThoughts exists to EVANGELIZE THE CHURCH! -see Matthew 7:21-23; Revelation 3:20. See you soon!

Tuesday, September 19, 2006
GodThoughtsWired!

"Hellbound Christians!*"
EVANGELIZING THE CHURCH: PART 2

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock;
if anyone hears My voice and opens the door,
I will come in to him and will dine
with him, and he with Me."

Revelation 3:20

Most Christians, pastors and perishoners alike, rightly understand "The Great Commission" of the Church to "go therefore and make disciples of all the nations..." (see Matthew 28:19-20). Most of us would further agree that we are called to evangelize the world both locally and globally. "You shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth" (Acts 1:8).

My understanding of scripture is certainly no different. Since I was in sixth-grade, literally, I have always maintained relationships with non-christians outside of the Church, for the exclusive purpose of leading them to the Lord, as it is to this day. However, having affirmed that, let me attempt to explain my formal "calling" as a minister and servant of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to "Evangelize the Church."

Let me begin by quoting from a spiritual mentor of mine, the deceased A.W. Tozer:

"The masses are always wrong. In every generation
the number of the righteous is small. Be sure you are among them."
"The Root of the Righteous," p. 9

I am using this simple quote as a starting point to remind us that, according to the Bible, it is only the "few" who are saved (see Matthew 7:13-20). How few are the "few?" Well, nobody knows for sure, we only know that the "few" are opposed to the "many." "Many," are going to hell (see Matthew 7:21-23). "Few" will make it to Heaven (see Matthew 7:13-14).

Continuing,

"In our eagerness to lead men to "accept Christ,"
we are often tempted to present for acceptance
a Christ who is little more than a caricature..."
"The Root of the Righteous," p. 23

A caricature of what? A caricature of the biblical Christ. A "false Christ." A "Jesus" of man's creation, not God's. A "Jesus" whose followers are headed straight to hell! "For false Christs...will arise and show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect" (Matthew 2424).

Sunday, September 17, 2006

Hell-Bound Christians! Part 1

Hell-Bound Christians! Part 1
Brad Reiches
Sep 17 2006 07:40PM

Beginning this Friday, September 22, GodThoughtsWired! will be on sabbatical while I recover from back surgery. Rather than provide pre-prepared entries, I am led to remain silent for those 2-3 weeks and ask you to join with me in radical, spiritual warefare prayers for the GodThoughts Ministry. I am INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL that GodThoughtsWired! reaches thousands daily around the world and, yet, I am certain that God desires to multiply His voice and influence through GodThoughts FAR MORE SIGNIFICANTLY than He is doing now. We need a larger team! We need more prayer warriors! We need more Partners! We need more of you to ACTIVELY participate! Please take the time of this sabbatical to prayerfully consider your active involvement in the GodThoughts Ministry.

Who among you would respond to the invitation of Jesus, "Freely you have received, freely give" (Matthew 10:8). In this "Age of Apostasy," (see 2 Thess. 2:1-17), GodThoughts exists to EVANGELIZE THE CHURCH! -see Matthew 7:21-23; Revelation 3:20. See you soon!

Monday, September 18, 2006
GodThoughtsWired!

"Hellbound Christians!*"
EVANGELIZING THE CHURCH: PART 1

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock;
if anyone hears My voice and opens the door,
I will come in to him and will dine
with him, and he with Me."

Revelation 3:20

As I prepare for my sabbatical from GodThoughtsWired!, I want to be as transparent as I've ever been with you. I want to leave you with serious "food" for thought and prayer until my return. When I was eighteen years old attending a national youth camp in Colorado I came across the following passage spoken by God to Jeremiah:

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
and before you were born I consecrated you;
I have appointed you a prophet to the nations."
Jeremiah 1:5

Upon reading this autobiography of the prophet Jeremiah I felt a strong impression that, that which I was reading applied to me as well. Here, nearly thirty years later, it is more than just a little meaningful to me that God has provided a vehicle in GodThoughts that enables me to speak into the lives of thousands, daily, around the world.

Soon thereafter, the same "voice" spoke into my spirit (see Isaiah 30:21) saying,

"I have called you to 'evangelize' the Church."

Frankly, this "calling" was something that I more or less "filed" in the recesses of my mind for, as it turned out, it would be YEARS before I would begin to understand the meaning and interpretation of such a "calling." Well, now I do understand my calling, and the GodThoughts Ministry primarily exists to "evangelize the Church." Between now and Thursday I am hopeful to provide you all with a grid of understanding as well.

*By, "Christians," I refer to those who "profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him" (see Titus 1:15-16), and the "many" who think they are going to Heaven...but are not (see Matthew 7:21-23; Revelation 3:14-22).