UNDERSTANDING TODAY'S UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

GodThoughtsWired!                Monday, January 31, 2011 Evangelizing the Church in the Age of Delusion

You are subscribed as %%emailaddress%% UNDERSTANDING TODAY'S UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE AGE OF REAPING The United States of America has become a "post-Christian" society.*-pastor Brad The United States of America has a distinctly Christian heritage. It was built upon the foundation of Christianity with the Christian Bible as its primary source of guidance and direction. As such, the USA became the richest, most powerful (most blessed) country in the entire world. Sadly, all of this is a part of a distant past. The United States of America has become a "post-Christian" society. We have become morally bankrupt to an extent that has provoked resentment and outrage throughout much of the rest of the world. We have relegated absolute truth to the confines of the "unenlightened" days of our ancient ancestors. This new age of "enlightenment" has all but erased the concept of "sin" and as a result, the United States of America has entered the realm of what I will call:  The Age of Reaping. We have embraced "sin," under the guise of diversity, tolerance and moral relativism. As such, we have become ignorant. "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" (Hosea 4:6). Ignorant of the universal law of sowing and reaping. Ignorant of the supernatural consequences of sin and disobedience to God. Ignorant of what once made this country great. And ignorant of why this country has begun a process of self-destruction. The Bible describes the process as follows:  1. Sin takes away understanding. "Harlotry, wine and new wine take away the understanding" (Hosea 4:11). 2. Continual rejection of truth (that stems from a lack of understanding) leads to delusion. "Because they did not receive the...truth...God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false." (2 Thessalonians 2:11-12). 3. This delusion ultimately results in destruction."The people without understanding are ruined"(Hosea 4:14).  "For the day of the Lord draws near on all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you. Your dealings will return on your own head." -Obadiah 15   *I don't imagine there are many who would publically agree with me here, however, the concept does not originate with me. Christian philosopher Francis Schaeffer, I believe, first coined the phrase "post-Christian."  I certainly do not mean that the USA is void of Christianity entirely - there absolutely remains a magnificent remnant of biblical Christians all around the country, including some marvelous churches, and some wonderful pastors and church leaders. What I do mean by "post-Christian" however, is this: 1. Generally, the biblical beliefs of our Founding Fathers have been widely and practically, if not universally rejected. 2. Generally, biblical Christianity has been, at best, badly compromised, and at worst, completely obliterated in the "American Church." For more information about the GodThoughts Ministry, clickhere. For more information about the author of GodThoughts, clickhere. PLEASE prayerfully consider supporting the GodThoughts Ministry (click on "donate" button below). The cost to provide this FREE Ministry world-wide in 2010 was $40,700.00 (see Annual Report for full details).

STATE OF THE UNION 2

GodThoughtsWired!                Friday, January 28, 2011 Evangelizing the Church in the Age of Delusion

You are subscribed as %%emailaddress%% STATE OF THE UNION 2 Watching the State of the Union Address by president Obama the other night motivated me to research some of the other addresses and statements that other, former presidents of the United States have given: Hey, here's one: "Intelligence, patriotism, Christianity, and a firm reliance on Him, who has never yet forsaken this favored land, are still competent to adjust, in the best way, all our present difficulty." -Abraham Lincoln, 1st Inaugural Address, bold mine Oh, and here's another: "I have examined all religions, and the result is that the Bible is the best book in the world." -John Quincy Adams, Works, Vol. X, p. 85, to Thomas Jefferson on December 25, 1813, bold mine Ooh, this is interesting: "Cursed be all that learning  that is contrary to the cross of Christ." -James Madison, America's Providential History, p. 93. And HOW ABOUT THIS! "In this age, there can be no substitute for Christianity... That was the religion of the founders of the republic and they expected it to remain the religion of their descendants."-Congress, U. S. House Judiciary Committee, 1854, Reports of Committees of the House of Representatives Made During the First Session of the Thirty-Third Congress (Washington: A. O. P. Nicholson, 1854), pp. 6-9. Hmmm...contrasting these statements with Obama's "State of the Union Address," I think the United States should be in pretty good shape... Don't you?* *Please read Isaiah 30:1-3 if you aren't sure about your answer. For more information about the GodThoughts Ministry, clickhere. For more information about the author of GodThoughts, clickhere. PLEASE prayerfully consider supporting the GodThoughts Ministry (click on "donate" button below). The cost to provide this FREE Ministry world-wide in 2010 was $40,700.00 (see Annual Report for full details).

STATE OF THE UNION 1

GodThoughtsWired!              Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Evangelizing the Church in the Age of Delusion

You are subscribed as %%emailaddress%% STATE OF THE UNION 1 "god bless you, and god bless the United States of America." -Barak Obama, State of the Union, 2011(non-capitalization of "god" mine) I just finished up watching the "State of the Union Address" given by the United States president, Barack Hussein Obama.  In my opinion he was both eloquent and inspiratational, while undoubtedly addressing the concerns of the majority of the people of the United States of America. I have no idea how the rest of the country is feeling about the president's speech, but my guess is that most are filled with inspiration and hope...unless of course, you know the Bible.   For those of you who don't know, the Bible I mean, here's the problem: "Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people." -Proverbs 14:34 And here's another problem: Loyalty and truth preserve the king, And he upholds his throne by righteousness. -Proverbs 20:28 And another: "'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the Lord.'"-Zechariah 4:6 But other than those trivial things, I thought it was a pretty good speech.  Don't you think? For more information about the GodThoughts Ministry, clickhere. For more information about the author of GodThoughts, clickhere. PLEASE prayerfully consider supporting the GodThoughts Ministry (click on "donate" button below). The cost to provide this FREEMinistry world-wide in 2010 was $40,700.00 (see Annual Report for full details).

SO WHAT'S YOUR EXCUSE?

GodThoughtsWired!                  Tuesday, January 25, 2011 An Inspiration for Today...A Resource for a Lifetime!

You are subscribed as %%emailaddress%% SO WHAT'S YOUR EXCUSE? "The gifts and the calling of the Lord are irrevocable." Romans 11:29 Abraham and Sarah thought they were too old...but they weren't (see Genesis 18:14).  Joseph was abused as a child, but that didn't stop God from using him powerfully (see Genesis 50:20).  Like David and Moses, Paul was a murderer, but God's grace was sufficient for all three of them (see 2 Corinthians 12:9).  Deborah was a woman, but apparently God doesn't discriminate (see Romans 2:11). Gideon was scared to death, but God used him anyway.  Rahab was a prostitute, but God used her anyway.  Timothy was considered too young, but God used him anyway.  Elijah was suicidal, but God used him anyway.  Naomi was a widow, but God used here anyway. Jonah initially ran away from God, but was given another chance.  Job lost everything, and God glorified Himself through it.  Peter was an impulsive hot-head, and he became "the first Pope."  The disciples fell asleep praying...Martha was a worry-wart...Mary Magdalene was demon-possessed...the Samarian woman was divorced five times...Zaccheus was too small... And, oh yeah...Lazarus was dead! So, what's your excuse? For more information about the GodThoughts Ministry, clickhere. For more information about the author of GodThoughts, clickhere. PLEASE prayerfully consider supporting the GodThoughts Ministry (click on "donate" button below). The cost to provide this FREE Ministry world-wide in 2010 was $40,700.00 (see Annual Report for full details).

THE PARABLE OF...BOB!

GodThoughtsWired!                    Friday, January 21, 2011 Evangelizing the Church in the Age of Delusion

You are subscribed as %%emailaddress%% THE PARABLE OF...BOB! I have a friend named Bob who is very wealthy.  He is also very generous.  The other day he explained to me that his heart is filled with such compassion these days that he feels compelled to give $10,000.00 to anyone who asks him for it...no strings attached. That's right, all a person has to do is go directly to Bob and personally ask him for it.  There is no "application process" or need for "pre-approval."  All applicants are guaranteed to receive the money.  Upon request, the $10,000.00 will be freely given.  Again, no strings attached. Even though Answers.com says that there are an estimated 26,000,000 "Bobs" in the world, there is only One "Bob" in the whole world who is willing and able to give $10,000.00 to anyone who asks. Anyway, the other day I heard some really strange comments.  A woman by the name of "Oprah" said,  "I think this is so dogmatic and narrow-minded - thinking that there is only one Bob in the whole world that is willing and able to give $10,000.00 to anyone who asks.  There couldn't possibly be only one Bob."  Hmmm... And I heard another person say, "I think  Bob should just give everybody the money and not make them have to come to him and ask for it!"  HUH? And I also overheard one man say to another, "It really doesn't matter which Bob you go to, you'll still get the $10,000.00."  What? And finally...and this would be really funny if it weren't so sad, I heard one woman declaring to anyone who would listen..."I AM BOB!" Really? For more information about the GodThoughts Ministry, click here. For more information about the author of GodThoughts, click here. PLEASE prayerfully consider supporting the GodThoughts Ministry (click on "donate" button below). The cost to provide this FREEMinistry world-wide in 2010 was $40,700.00 (see Annual Report for full details).

GLENN BECK: RETURN TO GOD? 3

GodThoughtsWired!                   Thursday, January 20, 2011 Evangelizing the Church in the Age of Delusion

You are subscribed as %%emailaddress%% GLENN BECK: RETURN TO GOD? 3 When Glenn Beck encourages people to "Return to God," his request is virtually impotent and worthless.  Why?  Because of the meaning behind the request: "240 preachers, pastors, priests, rabbis, imams,  you name it that were on the stage..." -Glenn Beck, Resoring Honor Rally Returning to "any god," is the same as returning to "no god."  Sadly, the meaning behind Beck's statement is, "Whoever your God is...whatever God you choose to believe in...return to him/her/it."   "Can man make gods for himself?  Yet they are not gods!"Jeremiah 16:20 The Bible warns, "Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?  Or what harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever?  Or what agreement has the temple of God with idols?" -2 Corinthians 6:14-16, bold mine In principle, it's very similar to my illustration  about "Bob."  When I say, "Go ask Bob," unless I tell you the specific person I am referring to, it's highly unlikely that you'll ever wind up with the 10K.  Why? There are roughly 26 million "Bobs" in the world, but only one that will give you the money. And there are many "gods" in this world, but  there is only One real God. Oh sure, there are Hindu gods and an Islamic god and a Mormon god and a Jehovah's Witness god...but there isonly one true and living God, and He alone is this world's only hope.  In Him alone exists the power both to heal and to save. For more information about the GodThoughts Ministry, click here. For more information about the author of GodThoughts, click here. PLEASE prayerfully consider supporting the GodThoughts Ministry (click on "donate" button below). The cost to provide this FREE Ministry world-wide in 2010 was $40,700.00 (see Annual Report for full details).

GLENN BECK: RETURN TO GOD? 2

GodThoughtsWired!                 Wednesday January, 19, 2011 Evangelizing the Church in the Age of Delusion

You are subscribed as %%emailaddress%% GLENN BECK: RETURN TO GOD? 2 "Can man make gods for himself? Yet they are not gods!  'Therefore behold, I am going to make them know-- This time I will make them know My power and My might; And they shall know that My name is the Lord.'" Jeremiah 16:19-21, bold mine Yesterday I began an illustration by saying,  "Let's say I have a friend named Bob who is so wealthy and generous that he is willing to give $10,000.00 to anyone who asks him for it. Now let's say that you come to me in need of money and I respond by saying, 'Go ask Bob.' Is that all the information you need to get the 10K?" May I suggest that the logical, reasonable, rationable, sensible and actual answer is NO! "Bob" is not enough information.  And here's the reason: Answers.com guesstimates the number of "Bobs" worldwide at 26 million.  Of those 26,000,000 million "Bobs," how many do you think, a) have the willingness and desire to give $10,000.00 to anyone who asks and, b) have the power and resources to provide $10,000.00 to anyone who asks, and c) is actually my friend?  That's right!    Only one. He who has an ear to hear...let him hear (see Acts 4:12). For more information about the GodThoughts Ministry, clickhere. For more information about the author of GodThoughts, clickhere. PLEASE prayerfully consider supporting the GodThoughts Ministry (click on "donate" button below). The cost to provide this FREE Ministry world-wide in 2010 was $40,700.00 (see Annual Report for full details).