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Why I left the Pentecostal church evidence of "Speaking in Tongues" ... one is not a Christian and headed for a "Devil's hell". My Grandfather (before his death) preached this 54 years ... my step-father has preached this in excess of 50 years ... my brother-in-law and sister "Pastor" a very large Pentecostal church in the Cincinnati, OH area. I have two cousins that are "Pentecostal" preachers. I have been accused of being "In a den of thieves and a pit of vipers", because of my stand on the Word of God and my faithfulness to the Lord's church. ... Stayed tuned ...... C. "Pentecostalism" espouses religion as a "romantic" philosophy .. that the heart of man has reasons which his mind knows not of. Man's feelings are the highest authority. 1. The Bible is truth. (John 17:17) ... the ... A. I have read several writings of scholars and they do not give any satisfactory answers .. yet all affirm as does the Bible that the Holy Spirit does dwell in a person ... born into the family of God. B. How does your Spirit (Soul) dwell ... ... https://www.bible.ca/t-why-I-left-pentecostalism.htm

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Schools, Education and Literacy of Jews In Synagogues Schools, Education and Literacy of Jews In Synagogues First Century Synagogues and churches "On this Rock, I will build My church" Ancient Synagogue Worship and the Church Synagogue worship was the prototype for Christian Church. IN 931 BC JEWS COULD ALL READ AND WRITE BOOKS "But beyond this, my son, be warned: the ... their sons could repeat the process for their children. a. ""Remember the day you stood before the Lord your God at Horeb, when the Lord said to me, 'Assemble the people to Me, that I may let them hear My words so they may ... gates." (Deuteronomy 6:6-9) c. ""You shall therefore impress these words of mine on your heart and on your soul; and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontals on your forehead. "You shall ... Synagogues did not Point to Jerusalem 14. The Church replaced the Temple: Replacement theology is pure Christianity Synagogue Worship Prototypes in the Church: 15. Worship prototypes: Introduction and Master Summary Chart ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Schools-ancient-Synagogue-Literacy-of-Jews-education-reading-writing-first-century-early-Christian-Church-New-Testament-worship-patterned-prototype-liturgy.htm

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Review of the Official Creed of the Official Creed of the One ... ... The audit, obtained by the Star, says the transgressions of Rigo, his wife, Peggy (also a pastor), and assistant pastor Dave Barhouma were many." (Toronto Star, February 22, 2009) Theologically, the "Dominion Christian Centre" (DCC) led by so called "Pastors Peter and Peggy Rigo" is just another run of the mill Charismatic, Pentecostal, POAC or Assemblies of God style church with a few bizarre practices that have attracted the attention ... W-FIVE reported that the church practiced and endorsed shunning of family and friends of non DCC members: "An extreme interpretation of Christianity? Perhaps. But add to that the control, the isolation, the shunning of loved ones. And the people who attended W-FIVE's town-hall ... Mirella Brun del Re must repent of this grave sin against her parents and brother who desperately want to spend wholesome family time together without talking about religion. Jesus said we are the salt of the earth, we are to shine as a light to our non-Christian family and ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/cr-dominion-christian-centre-hamilton-ontario.htm

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12 Principles of wholesome Recreation for a Christian Recreation is necessary for a well-balanced life. Mental health authorities say that balanced living includes work, recreation, companionship, and religion. Time and energy should be apportioned to each of these. Many things present ... Do not risk leading a weaker, or younger Christian away from Christ by your example. Can I glorify God in my body while doing it? Reference: I Corinthians 6:19,20. Man's purpose on earth is to glorify God. Christians know that their bodies belong to Christ. Will this put me under evil ... Read I Corinthians 10:12. Will it conflict with my duty? Read Matthew 6:33. Put God and his kingdom first. If I do it, will it bring reproach on Christ or His Church? Reference: I Peter 4:14-16. Reproach may fall on you because you are ... Philippians 4:8. Reading books and magazines or viewing television and movies, which create indecent desires is contrary to Christianity. Paul said, "Whatsoever things are pure . . . think on these things". Will this weaken my influence ... ... https://www.bible.ca/f-recreation.htm

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12 Principles of wholesome Recreation for a Christian Recreation is necessary for a well-balanced life. Mental health authorities say that balanced living includes work, recreation, companionship, and religion. Time and energy should be apportioned to each of these. Many things present ... Do not risk leading a weaker, or younger Christian away from Christ by your example. Can I glorify God in my body while doing it? Reference: I Corinthians 6:19,20. Man's purpose on earth is to glorify God. Christians know that their bodies belong to Christ. Will this put me under evil ... Read I Corinthians 10:12. Will it conflict with my duty? Read Matthew 6:33. Put God and his kingdom first. If I do it, will it bring reproach on Christ or His Church? Reference: I Peter 4:14-16. Reproach may fall on you because you are ... Philippians 4:8. Reading books and magazines or viewing television and movies, which create indecent desires is contrary to Christianity. Paul said, "Whatsoever things are pure . . . think on these things". Will this weaken my influence ... ... https://www.bible.ca/marriage/f-recreation.htm

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Footnoting Policy of Watchtower, and actual footnotes to their ... ... XIV, p. 304. 14. "What Are They Saying About the Trinity?" by Joseph A. Bracken, 1979, (Paulist Press, NY) pp 1, 3. 15." Christianity and the World Religions." by Hans Kung, 1986, (Doubleday & Co., Inc., Garden City, NY) p. 113. 16. "The Catholic ... The Triune God", by Edmund J. Fortman, 1972, (Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, MI) pp. xv, 8, 9. 25." The Encyclopedia of Religion", Mircea Eliade, editorinchief, Vol. 15, p. 54. 26." The Triune God", pp. xv, xvi, 16. 27." The New Encyclopaedia Britannica," 1985, Vol. 11, Micropaedia, (Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., Chicago, IL) p. 928. 28. "A Short History of Christian Doctrine" by Bernhard Lohse, 1966, (Fortress Press, Philadelphia, PA) p. 38. 29. "The New International Dictionary of New ... Sons, NY) p. 461. 35. "New Catholic Encyclopedia", 1967, Vol. XIV, p. 299. 36."The Church of the First Three Centuries", Alvan Lamson, 1869 edition, p 56-57, published by the British and Foreign Unitarian Association, (Horace B. Fuller, Boston, MA). ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-jw-anti-trinity-booklet-footnotes.htm

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History proves Christians always met on 1st Day and not the Sabbath ... of History History proves Christians always met on 1st Day and not the Sabbath, right back to the apostolic age. (33 A.D.) New book on Sabbath vs. 1st day worship history: read now Sabbath and Sunday in Early Christianity by Dr. ... The record of history, from the Resurrection of Christ, Christians have always worshipped on the first day of the week (Sunday) and never on the Sabbath (7th day). Sunday is not a Christian Sabbath or a day of rest, or a holy day to be kept. It is the day God requires all Christians to gather together ... Sabbatarians owe a debt of gratitude to these Sabbath pioneers whose work later influenced the origin of the Seventh-day Baptist church. The latter (Joseph Bates) has been instrumental in helping the early Adventists and other ... In addition to Acts 20:7 and 1 Cor 16:1-2, click here for irrefutable historical proof! Click to View Christians DID NOT copy the "Sunday keeping" practices from the pagan religion of Mithraism as Sabbath keepers falsely teach. How ... ... https://www.bible.ca/7-history-sabbath.htm

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reincarnation and the Bible I'm Back... AGAIN???? (condensed internet version, buy the full book on line) A Christian Analysis of Reincarnation in Contemporary American Society By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Copyright March 4, 2014 ... In this article, we will carefully examine some of the main points about reincarnation and whether or not this belief system is compatible with Christianity. The Concept And History Of Reincarnation I said, "Christ, the souls of these, when they come out of the flesh, whither will they go?" He smiled and said, "To a place for the soul, i.e., the power which is far superior to the ... The early Christians opposed the teaching of reincarnation that the Gnostics espoused. Notice some examples from early Christian writings about this matter: Souls neither see God nor transmigrate into ... In this place, it does not seem to me that by the name "Elijah," the soul is being spoken of. Otherwise, I would fall into the doctrine of transmigration, which is foreign to the church of God. It is not ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/d-reincarnation-a-christian-analysis-of-reincarnation-in-contemporary-american-society-mark-tabata.htm

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Bible Prophecy Fulfilled Introduction 1 to Midrashic Prophecy and Fulfillment. I. Using the Midrashic Hermeneutic to establish Bible authority in the Church 1. II. Master Classification Catalogue of Midrashic Bible Prophecies ... The Main Exhibit of Specific Bible Prophecies and their Fulfillment. The Exodus Mt 2:23; Jn 3:14 Tabernacle Prophecy Col 2:17; Heb 8:9; 9:24 Exodus/Christian Election 2 Peter 2:10 The Virgin Birth ... Origin of Baptism Gal 3:27 Communion Reenactment Rituals 1 Cor 5:7; Jn 6:31-35 Descension and Ascension Psalm 68 God the Rock of Moses Ex 17:6 The Begotten Son Psalm 2 Shadows, Types and Antitypes ... it up to the reader to infer that a widow marrying a non-Christian is permitted by God, but a poor and unwise choice that will probably cause you trouble, grief and possibly your soul (Josh 23:12-13). ... 1:10-12 quotes Psalm 102:25-27 as a messianic proof text that Jesus is the creator God in Genesis 1:1. This would come as a shocking surprise to Torah compliant Jews who had converted to Christianity. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/prophecy/welcome.htm

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Official creed of The United Church of Canada ultimate standard of Christian faith and life. We acknowledge the teaching of the great creeds of the ancient Church. We further maintain our allegiance to the evangelical doctrines of the Reformation, as set forth in common in the doctrinal standards adopted by the Presbyterian Church in Canada, by the Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec, and by the Methodist Church. We present the ... common faith and commend it to the studious attention of the members and adherents of the negotiating Churches, as in substance agreeable to the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. 2.1 Article I. Of God. ... putting the Unite Church's views front and centre in public policy debates. His views on poverty are strong an definite. "Your soul is lost unless you care about people starving in the streets." ... That doesn't mean that Jesus is the totality of God." Phipps said the defining mark of evangelical Christianity-a personal relationship with Jesus-does not ensure ethical conduct. South Africa's ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cr-united-Can.htm

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Role of Women preachers, segregation and Children in Synagogues Role of Women preachers, segregation and Children in Synagogues First Century Synagogues and churches "On this Rock, I will build My church" Ancient Synagogue Worship and the Church Synagogue worship was the prototype for Christian Church. ROLE OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN SYNAGOGUES A. Women not segregated from men in ... the representation of Marcus Alexander, was this: (257) Since we have ever a great regard to piety towards God, and to holiness; and since we aim to follow the people of the Romans; who are the benefactors of all men, and ... of the laws, which sits, not indeed at the tips of their ears, but penetrates through their hearing into the soul, and remains there lastingly; and all the rest listen in silence to the praises which he bestows upon the law, ... Churches and synagogues had the same "feel" to them. b. This should not surprise us because the Jewish converts to Christianity would not suddenly experience a dramatic change in the role of Women. c. "WOMEN: The status of ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Role-of-Women-Synagogue-preachers-leaders-segregated-Children-first-century-early-Christian-Church-New-Testament-worship-patterned-prototype-ancient-liturgy.htm

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5 Components of a Growing Church If we are indifferent to merely teaching the gospel, how will we ever accomplish the more difficult task of training new converts to teach the gospel? The job before us is not merely to reproduce but to produce producers! What we have produced is a generation of mules in the church- stubborn when it comes to getting personally involved in the Lord's work, and like the mule, unable to reproduce! Christianity is a taught religion. ... I only use the Miller series in special cases where I want to break the ice a bit. However, to convict them of the finer gospel truths, I use a written multi-lesson outline. Soul winning is a skill that requires flexibility and a personal touch, two things that do not come naturally ... Click to View Summary Equipping the saints for the work of service does hold the promise of growth if we remember that we are the workmen and God causes the growth. We need to work as if everything depends on us and pray as of everything depends on God! Steve Rudd Click Your Choice ... ... https://www.bible.ca/evangelism/e-growing-church.htm

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Boer, Harry R.: A Short History of the Early Church was probably nothing more than a Greek translation of a term already found in Tertullian (A Short History of Christian Doctrine, Bernard Lohse, 1966, p51-53) Comment: The Watchtower misleads you to believe that Constantine was ... The Son is subordinate, that is, secondary to, dependent upon, and caused by the Father. The Apologists were subordinationists." (A Short History of the Early Church, Dr. H. R. Boer) What they left out to deceive you: The full quote says: "When God desired to create the world, he needed an agent to do this for ... The church recognized the mystery of the person of Christ, but rather than debating the mystery it adored and revered it. This mystery aspect of the person of our Lord has never been lost in genuine Christianity. However, it has ... In their view, the man Jesus whom God adopted was fully and truly human. Not so the Jesus of Arius. In his teaching, Jesus had a human body but not a human soul. The Logos took the place of the human soul in Jesus. He was ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Boer.htm

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Jocz, Jacob: The Jewish People and Jesus Christ Click to View Click to View Decepto-Meter Deceptive Quote: World Religion: Jewish Rabbi JW's project the false impression that Jews are more easily converted to the Watchtower view of Jesus than the ... It is a matter of fact that a bridge theology spanned between the two faiths always means a compromise for the Church on the basic issue, namely the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Confrontation with the Synagogue therefore always forces us back upon the central problem: What is meant by "Christianity"? (The Jewish People and Jesus Christ, 1979, Jacob Jocz, p33) In closing this essay ... JW's have not comprehended that if they had the Governing Body themselves sit down and explain their view of God (Father-true God, Son-a god and Holy Spirit-the force or energy of God) Hindus, Jews and ... With these affirmations, which for Jewish monotheism were utterly offensive." (A Short History of Christian Doctrine, Bernard Lohse, 1966, p37-39) The deception is to project the false impression that Jews ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Jocz.htm

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5 Barriers to church growth ... Chinese proverb: A six inch tongue can kill a six foot man Queen of sheeba in reference to Solomon: "The best half, hath not been told" The best half of gossip is always the half that has not been told! Non-Christian: pours gasoline on the church and lights the match God: Lev 19:16 "You shall not go about as a slanderer among your people and you are not to act against ... If all new converts grew up like you, what would the church be like? YOUNG MARRYING NON-CHRISTIANS CHART: Bad Advice Where did I find this? Truth magazine Christianity magazine Spreading the Word? Sunday Sun: A smutty tabloid, features a full page color "sun swine girl" ½ notch above National Enquirer If the ... Not because you are breaking the commandment of Heb 10:25 It is merely a symptom of a more serious problem: lack of spiritual interest! CHART: test yourself Christians interested in saving souls never forsake: Saving their own soul Saving souls of others: If you thought a visitor you invited might show up, you ... ... https://www.bible.ca/evangelism/e-barriers-growth.htm

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The Old Testament Canon: The council of Jamnia: 90 AD God's providence gave us the 27 book New Testament Canon, not the church. God, not men decided the canon. This providence does not mean that church leaders were inspired in their selecting the canon, only that God had his eye on the scriptures ... Roman Catholics and Orthodox leaders feel that re-writing history to suggest the canon of the Jews was not fixed until after the Jewish system was abolished in 70 AD, is as absurd as it is wishful thinking. Think about it, only after God destroys the Jewish religion, ... the canon of early Christianity, that is followed by most modern Protestants today. When the Apostles lived and wrote, there was no New Testament and no finalized Old Testament. The concept of "Scripture" was much less well-defined than I had envisioned." (Which Came First: The Church or the New Testament?, Fr. James Bernstein, Orthodox churchman, 1994, p 5, p ) b. "Indeed, it may not have been until the Council of Jamnia (c. A.D. 90), well into the Christian era, that the Jews ... ... https://www.bible.ca/b-canon-council-of-jamnia.htm

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Synagogue prototype master summary chart and introduction: The ... ... Unlike Temple worship with its High Priest, every man in a synagogue was equally qualified to lead, conduct and participate any or all of the services or ritual. E. Synagogues provided both Jews and Christians with a template for their religion: 1. Synagogue worship was adopted by the ... a. "It follows that the nearest contemporary analogy to the church meeting was provided by the synagogue and not by the temple. This is a more significant fact than is often recognized. The environment ... [within which] Christianity [began] in the hellenistic world was ... [a non-Christian environment] of pagan worship conducted in temples and shrines, but there is no evidence that the Christians modelled their gatherings on temple worship. It appears rather that their inspiration was, as might have been expected, thoroughly and basically Jewish, and that the inspiration came from the synagogue." (How far did the early Christians worship God?, Howard Marshall, The Churchman: Volume 99, Nos. 1-4, p216, ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Worship-Introduction-master-Summary-chart-Synagogue-First-century-early-Christian-Church-New-Testament-patterned-copied-ancient-prototype-ritual-liturgy.htm

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Lovesick, a romantic novel. Commentary on Song of Solomon, Canticles ... ... These will turn his heart away from God to the destruction of his soul. When the Bible says, "House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the Lord." (Proverbs 19:14) it does not mean that God picks out your wife and she is direct gift from God. "From the Lord" does not mean that God has one "prudent" wife he made as your perfect mate, set aside for you when the time is right. Rather it means that she is a woman of faith who obeys the laws revealed in the Bible. Every woman who is an obedient, faithful Christian is "prudent". The proverb does not mean God has chosen one prudent woman "just for you", rather it instructs a man to limit his search for a God-fearing sister in the church ... Islam has no trust that women can keep themselves virgins so puts them into bondage and will not tolerate the female form in public. Christianity trusts women and puts the full responsibility of a woman's own virginity upon her own choices and lets her display her female ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/archeology/bible-archeology-maps-timeline-chronology-song-of-solomon-song-canticles-abishag-shepherd-boy-love-triangle-960bc.htm

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Inherited Sin: definitions and official creeds ... in man all sorts of sin, being in him as a root thereof, and therefore is so vile and abominable in the sight of God that it is sufficient to condemn all mankind." (He quotes from The Belgic Confession of Faith Article XV) Charles Hodge's ... the Christian Religion: Book II, Chap. I: 8: "But lest the thing itself of which we speak be unknown or doubtful, it will be proper to define original sin (Calvin, in Conc. Trident. I., Dec. Sess. v.). I have no intention, however, to discuss all the definitions which different writers have adopted, but only to adduce the one which seems to me most accordant with truth. Original sin, then, may be defined a hereditary corruption and depravity of our nature, extending to all parts of the soul, which ... Church of the Nazarene: Manual, Article 5: "We believe that sin came into the world through the disobedience of our first parents, and death by sin. We believe that sin is of two kinds: original sin or depravity, and actual or personal sin. We ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cal-T-creeds.htm

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Topical Selection of Early Christian's Beliefs Topical Selection of Early Christian's Beliefs Click to View Topical Selection Click to View Power Search Click to View Click to View History of Christianity Home Page with Power search Click to View Topical Selection of ... What did early Christians believe? ... suspicion of fraudulent interpolation." (History of the Christian Church, Philip Shaff, Vol 2, ch 4) Click to View More on the Ignatian Forgeries Having said all this, we hope you enjoy reading the materials here, for at the very least, they do represent real history. ... DEATH DEFINED AS A SEPARATION of body and soul Early Christians on DEACONS Early Christians on the fulfillment of Mt 24 and the destruction of Jerusalem Click to View Prophecy and eschatology: Fulfillment of the 70 Weeks of Daniel 9 Early Christians on the complete fulfillment of Mt 24 and the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD Early Christians on Revelation prophecies already fulfilled Click to View Nature of God: Early Christians on the TRINITY Early ... ... https://www.bible.ca/indexHistory.htm

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Reading the Hearts of Men! But he said to him, Allow the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim everywhere the kingdom of God. And another also said, I will follow you, Lord; but first permit me to say ... Misunderstanding The Nature Of Discipleship: v. 57-58 The first man agreed to follow Jesus anywhere he went. (We would welcome this man into the church with confidence.) However, Jesus knew that this ... Do you still want to follow me after knowing this? We need to teach people that being a Christian is the best lifestyle one can choose and that it will provide present and future benefits. But we need also to emphasize that there will be hardships, sacrifices, and persecution. Many people are attracted to Christianity because they are mistakenly led to believe that all their problems will vanish ... The excuses given in the parable of the dinner in Luke 14:16-24 sound ridiculous, but they are typical of what soul-winners encounter every day. The record says: A certain man was giving a big dinner, ... ... https://www.bible.ca/evangelism/e-reading-hearts.htm

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The Mormon church examined and refuted! ... God had sex with Mary to conceive Jesus God is considered the literal biological Father of Jesus in the same way that Mary is the literal biological mother of Jesus! The salvation of Mormon wives depends upon the whim of their Husband! If a man didn't like his wife on earth, he controls her eternal destiny in the resurrection! Self-esteem is at an all time low for Mormon women! Beware! Click here to contact a Christian If you are ready to leave the Latter Day Saint, and want to learn the truth and attend a church that truly restores New Testament Christianity, click the link to the left. Understanding Mormonism: Click to View Difficult questions for Mormons to answer Click to View Differences between three different types or Mormons Click to View Why people convert to Mormonism in the first place Click to View Islamic/Mormonism Similarities: Click to View Mormons and Muslims share much in their religion! Click to View Click to View Overview of the Mormon church Click to View Mormonism ... ... https://www.bible.ca/mormon.htm

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Discussion: Eternal torment or annihilation? ... These verses were not written as a dissertation on eternal punishment. We have a book full of pictures teaching truths dealing with the distress of the church in the early days of its life. Those pictures set forth truths which lie behind ... Many suggest that death is a soul-sleep, or suspension of life until the final judgment. This is the teaching of men, and cannot be harmonized with the scripture's representation of what happens between the end of life and the final judgment. Zoroaster and the Exilic influences There is much discussion in various circles today that on the subject of the afterlife, many now claim that our Old Testament scriptures on the afterlife have more to do with the Persian religion of Zoroaster than with revelation from God. ... Keep in mind that a bodily resurrection was a stumbling block to the Greeks, Paul in Athens was mocked over his assertion that Jesus had been resurrected. The Greek view of the soul was too different from the Jewish/ Christian concept to ... ... https://www.bible.ca/su-annihilation-refuted-discussion.htm

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3 secret reasons why Seventh-day Adventists keep the sabbath ... I SAW THAT THE SABBATH COMMANDMENT WAS NOT NAILED TO THE CROSS. If it was, the other nine commandments were; and we are at liberty to break them all as well as to break the fourth. I saw that God had not changed the Sabbath, for he never changes. But the pope had ... The Christian Connextion Church was part of the Christian Church (Stone/Campbell movement), but had their own ideas regarding the Trinity and the state of the dead. I had an old 1870s book which I can't find in my library right now that put their memebership around 100,000. Joseph Bates grew up in the New Bedford Mass area (Fairhaven), b. 1792 Rochester, Mass. He was near the end of his sea-going days when he got religion. Also attending the same church was a man ... James White was a young insignificant Millerite preacher for the last year or so of the movement. Ellen Harmon (White) was a month away from turning 17 on Oct 22. Miller was a Deist who converted to Christianity. His family was Baptist. His mother's father and ... ... https://www.bible.ca/7-White-halo.htm

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Official creed of the Salvation Army We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice. We believe that there is ... We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved. We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our ... and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We believe in the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked. In 1890 AD, William Booth, church minister and founder of the ... Although the salvation Army is a church that actually refuses to baptize or partake of the Lord's Supper, they are really not viewed as a religion by the general public, but a type of public charity ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cr-Salv-Army.htm

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Using "Wisdom Towards Outsiders" What are her beliefs about the Bible? Does she understand that the scriptures are the complete, all-sufficient word of God and not just a collection of writings compiled by man? Does she recognize and ... Is she attempting to walk in his teachings? Does she realize the need to make changes in her life? Does she attend church? What is her level of commitment? Does she want to make the decision to follow ... or the need to remove an existing sin. You must learn to identify her single greatest point of resistance to becoming a Christian. Knowing this will help you as you continue leading her to Jesus. ... If there is a confrontation, let it be her against the Bible rather than her against you. Second Timothy 2:14,23-26 warns us about the traps of arguing religion rather than teaching the gospel. We are ... Again, we need to be careful about the message we are sending outsiders by our example. Pray to God for wisdom, direction, and help in bringing that soul into the harvest, believing that God will be ... ... https://www.bible.ca/evangelism/e-wisdom-outsiders.htm

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REFUTED: Full-Preterist, "Realized Eschatology", "AD 70 doctrine ... Hell for wicked men who die after AD 70. 1 13. Full-Preterism violates the justice principle of God: 2 Thess 1:5-10. 1 14. Full-Preterists say there is no resurrection of the dead after AD 70. 1 15. ... AD 62. The idea that the second coming of Christ happened on Pentecost AD 66, represents one of the most recent theological developments in the history of the church and is false. Full-Preterism, therefore accepts the basic details on the evangelical movie called "Left Behind" (Tim Lahaye) except the rapture occurred in c. AD 70 when chariots (not airplanes) crashed as the Christian drivers ... Death always means a separation between two things: Both spiritual and Physical death Gen 2:17 man body S E P A R A T E D God Soul Physical death Eccl 12:7 body Soul spiritual death Isa 59:1-2 man God ... 1:10-12 quotes Psalm 102:25-27 as a messianic proof text that Jesus is the creator God in Genesis 1:1. This would come as a shocking surprise to Torah compliant Jews who had converted to Christianity. ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/revelation/Refuted-Full-Preterism-Realized-eschatology-debunked-exposed-second-coming-Parousia-rapture-destruction-Jerusalem-70AD-Doctrine-Revelation-Commentary.htm

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"Cast Out For The Cross Of Christ" by Albion F. Ballenger, 1909 ... Until thus tested they know not their great ignorance. And there many in the church who take it for granted that they understand what they believe, but, until controversy arises they do not know their ... Believers are not to rest in suppositions and ill defined ideas of what constitutes truth. Their faith must be founded on the Word of God." Your brother in Christ, A.F. BALLENGER. Click to View Cast Out for The Cross of Christ. by Albion F. Ballenger, 1909 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTORY.. No one who has not experienced it can realize the soul anguish that overwhelms one, who, in the study of the Word ... I fear not the valley of humility, for those who have read the little book "Power for Witnessing," know that in my Christian experience there set forth, my greatest victories were gained through ... There are today, thousands of professors of religion who can give no other reason for points of faith which they hold than that they were so taught by their religious leaders. They pass by the ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/7-1909-ballenger-cast-out-for-the-cross.htm

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Children's Aid Society (CAS) legally kidnap your kids while you ... ... The CAS gets away with this stuff all the time. The CAS is a secular "religion" with Humanistic anti-Christian policies. They have their own set of morals and beliefs on what a family is, and how society should raise their kids. They ... They want to change the very fabric of our culture and society away from Christian values. "More than 100 women and children from a fundamentalist church in Canada have fled their homes for rural communities in the Midwest over fears that CAS authorities will seize their children because church members administer spankings with switches and paddles. The 28 mothers and their 80 children, members of the Church of God, a nondenominational church in Aylmer, Ontario, say they may ask for asylum in the United States." (Washington ... Please explain how a woman who has never actually had kids, understands what it really means to be a parent? H. Positive Parenting Approach The CAS knows that Christianity is a major threat to their personal beliefs and they have made ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/psychiatry-harms-damages-society-CAS-childrens-aid-society-kidnap-bankrupting-destroying-families-child-custody-disputes-court-ordered-psychiatric-assessment.htm

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Freewill Weekly Collections for Benevolence In Synagogues: First ... ... Benevolence to Christians only on one time emergency basis like the Jerusalem Christians who were in need. e. Qualified widows G. Individual Benevolence vs. Collective Church Benevolence from treasury: 1. "Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world." (James 1:27) a. The entire first chapter is individual advice for individual action. b. Even if it was collective church action, it would be limited to Christian widows only who meet the conditions of 1 Tim 5. c. In the end, this may be restricted to Christian widows and ... Church Architecture: Octagonal and Basilica 13. Orientation: Early Synagogues did not Point to Jerusalem 14. The Church replaced the Temple: Replacement theology is pure Christianity Synagogue Worship Prototypes in the Church: 15. Worship prototypes: Introduction and Master Summary Chart 16. Collective Names of Synagogues: House of Prayer, Temple, ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Freewill-Weekly-Collection-ancient-Synagogue-money-Benevolence-First-fruit-gold-Jerusalem-widow-orphan-Jews-Christians-only-Church-worship-patterned-prototype.htm

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Nimrod and the Archaeology of the Tower of Babel by Steven Rudd ... ... D. Historical search for the date of the Flood and the Tower of Babel 35 CHAPTER 4: Sumerian Flood Stories. 39 CHAPTER 5: Nimrod in Ancient Literary Sources. 48 A. Ancient Christian Patristic sources. 48 B. Ancient Jewish sources. 50 ... I. Land of Shinar refers to the south region of Assyria near Eridu and Uruk: Gen 10:10. 145 CHAPTER 15: Nimrod in Christianity: Hell and Easter. 147 A. HATING A GOD WHO JUDGES: Global Flood and Eternal Hell-Fire. 147 B. NIMROD IN EASTER: Nimrod's pagan fertility goddess Inana and ... Although it is written for the average Christian, it is invaluable to professional archeologists. The high-quality graphics are intended to be used by church preachers and teachers as quick aids in understanding and expounding Genesis ... Bithynia, who are chosen" (1 Peter 1:1) iii. "Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul." (1 Peter 2:11) 2. Two decoding tools for the Japheth/Ham list and the Shem list: a. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/nimrod/welcome.htm

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Beliefs of the Quakers (Shaking Quakers, Shakers, Friends) ... And they should aim for perfection in Christ (Matt.5: 48). Of the Church: Christ is the Head of the Church (Col. 1:13 and 2:19). The Church is the body of Christ, the people of God. Of Worship: True worship is done in Spirit and in Truth (Jn. 4: ... The answer is NO! Most Quakers today are Pastoral (Evangelical) Friends and believe in the main doctrines of Christianity. One can also read George Fox's letter to the Governor of Barbados in 1671 where he states clearly what Quakers believe about God, the Scriptures, Salvation, etc. Written by: Themistoklis Papaioannou Affiliate member of O.Y.M. (Conservative) "Friends Christian Ministries" (Quakers). Documentation: Striking parallels exist between Quaker silent worship and the practice glossolalia ... The Quaker religion is historically occult like the Shakers. Quakers, England. (Bloesch, II, 115-16; "Charismata," ERE, III, 370; Schaff, I, 114.) A group that emphasized spiritual experience and waited on the moving of the Spirit in their ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cr-quakers.htm

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Bible Tongue Speaking and Modern Impostors! ... Because tongue-speaking comes without conscious effort and cannot be understood, it has often been confused for divine intervention in religion. This was true for ancient paganism. The first written record of tongue speaking dates back more than 1,000 years before Christ. A certain Wen Ammon under stress gave forth ecstatic utterances, and the people thought God was speaking through him. Ecstatic utterances were used in the Greek oracles and in the ancient mystery religions. Even today in Rhodesia there is a sect known as the Apostles' Church which combines certain elements of Christianity with the traditional pagan practices. Tongue speaking is a part of their ceremony. Spiritualists use the tongue-speaking ... The fact that the same experience is known in all religions, ancient and modern, Christian and pagan, and sometimes outside the religious experience altogether would indicate that its source is not from God. The fact that it can be learned and imitated would indicate that it is ... ... https://www.bible.ca/su-tongues-today.htm

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Seventh-day Adventist view Ellen G. White as an inspired prophet ... She is considered to have been inspired by God. Many of her prophecies about world events and the modern-day condition of man have already been dramatically fulfilled. Her insights into the fields of medicine and nutrition are being progressively substantiated by scientific research. Her words have lifted mankind and have helped bring the truths of Christianity to uncounted millions the world over." Authors (Whites) introduction: pages 13-14 "At this time (20th century) the special endowment of the divine grace and power is not less needful to the church than in the apostolic day. Through the ... MRS. WHITE'S WRITINGS ARE THE WORLD'S Only Inspired Bible Commentary. They Constitute the most serious challenge to Christian Living That Has Come To The Church Since John's Patmos Revelation..." E. ... Cottrell, as quoted in "What Ellen White Has Meant to Me," p. 60 RON GRAYBILL: "THE QUALITY OF INSPIRATION OF ELLEN WHITE IS EQUAL TO THAT OF THE BIBLE WRITERS..." -- Ron Graybill, at that time Assoc. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/7-WhiteInspire.htm

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Archaeology and the Religions of Canaan and Israel, Beth Alpert ... Bible (Carter and Meyers, eds. 1996); The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East (Meyers, ed. 1997); and Gods, Goddesses, and Images of God in Ancient Israel (Keel and Uehlinger 1998). ... unique perspectives on the religion of Israel. Many of these early texts themselves became the source for nearly two millennia of commentary by Jewish, Catholic and, eventually, Protestant theologians and scholars. At the same time, interest in the land of Palestine as the locus of the Bible cyclically waxed and waned. Byzantines under Constantine explored Christian and Jewish holy places and ... Those of us raised with a constitutional commitment to the separation of church and state must remember that this modern societal construction bears no resemblance to ancient society. In antiquity, ... In the United States, the giant in archaeology and biblical studies for nearly half a century was W. F. Albright. In From the Stone Age to Christianity: Monotheism and the Historical Process (1940), ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/archeology/bible-archeology-archaeology-and-the-religions-of-Canaan-and-israel-beth-alpert-nakhai.htm

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Norton, Andrews: A Statement of reasons for not believing the ... ... Quoting Norton is worthless because it is quoting your own personal opinion! Our comment Anti-Trinitarians love quoting Norton, because he is one of them! He is a leader in the Unitarian church! Deception Exposed: Within the Watchtower ... philosophy; which was the prevalent philosophy [see footnote *] during the first ages after the introduction of Christianity, and of which all the more eminent Christian writers, the Fathers as they are called, were, in a greater or less degree, disciples. [footnote]: * I state the ... Platonists introduced into our religion by the Fathers, who were admirers and disciples of the philosophy taught in this school. The want of all mention of it in the Scriptures is abundantly compensated by the ample space which it occupies in the writings of the heathen Platonists, and of the Platonizing Fathers." (Andrews Norton, "Statement of reason for not believing the doctrines of the Trinitarians concerning the nature of god and the person of Christ", Boston: ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Norton.htm

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The Biblical pattern of counseling Introduction: We have pioneered "The free, three session, Biblical counseling system". If you need help, go to that help. Every Christian is called to council but not all Christians are counselors. Psychiatrist's are needed today, not because ... B. The church is the institution for counseling! The church is the all-sufficient institution for all of man's spiritual needs. Historically the church is the institution that God has used to fix all problems in people's lives, including mental illness. Only until very ... I'm not prepared to yield to a society enamored with Sigmund Freud, B. F. Skinner, Carl Rogers, Albert Ellis, or Joseph Wolpe. Pastors can still do things that professional therapists can't. After all, the prefix "psych" means "soul"-and ... I predict it will take its place along with phrenology and mesmerism." (Leo Steiner in November of 1958, "Are Psychoanalysis and Religious Counseling Compatible?" Paper read to Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Harvard ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/psychiatry-counseling-therapy-bible-pattern.htm

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Mental Illness Diagnosis and cures Click to View Part 3: Etiological Diagnostic Snapsheet (EDS-7) Self Help Counseling! "Psychiatry" is a Greek word meaning "doctor of the soul" Click to View Click to View Click to View Be your own psychiatrist, psychologist, ... Atheism is a delusion that will cause you a lot of harm in hell! Perhaps atheists should be arrested, drugged against their will and jailed in the church basement until they are cured of their atheism and start believing in God! This direct parallel illustrates how utterly absurd it is to speak of curing ... How do you bring about a change in will? 1. A major change in outlook or beliefs, like conversion from atheism to Christianity. This is well documented. 2. A structural change or personal commitment: People change behaviours by ... Click to View Full discussion of the requirements of the person being counseled Click to View Full discussion of reactions of the person being counseled to your advice Click to View Non-Christian counseling and therapy methods ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/psychiatry-mental-illness-cures.htm

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mormon church: Critical Essay written in 1832 AD ... King Benjamin assembled the people to sacrifice according to the law around the new temple; and he enjoined upon them, at the same time, the christian institutions, and gave them a Patriarchal valedictory. After they had heard him speak, and had offered up their ... In the 14th year of the Judges, and 69 years before the birth of Jesus, they sent out missionary priests, who preached through all the tribes of the country against all vices, holding 'forth the coming of the soul of God, his sufferings, death and resurrection, and that ... Many prophecies were pronounced; one that in 400 years after the coming of Christ, the Nephites would lose their religion. During the time of the Judges, many were called christians by name, and 'baptism unto repentance' was a common thing. 'And it came to pass that they did appoint priests and teachers through all the land, and over all the churches.' - p.349. 'And those who did belong to the church were faithful, yea all those who were true believers in ... ... https://www.bible.ca/mor-1831-review-campbell.htm

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Psychiatry: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and other 12 step programs ... ... God condemns drunkenness. 7. There is not a shred of scientific proof for the allergy etiology of alcoholism. However, it sounds "scientistic" enough to deceive the general public into believing that there is factual scientific data to prove it. C. The Twelve Step Program: AA "religion for atheists" 1. The Twelve step program Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is church for atheists. a. AA is a cheap counterfeit of Christianity. b. AA was patterned after a program run by Christians to help alcoholics. 2. A Lutheran minister named Dr. Franklin Nathaniel Daniel Buchman conceived "The Oxford Group" in 1931 AD. As a minister, he rejected the Biopsychiatric view of alcoholism as a disease, ... Abusive Parents Anonymous ACOA Adult Children Of Alcoholics ADD Attention Deficit Disorder Anonymous Al-Anon Alateen Alcoholics Victorious of the Institute for Christian Living ARTS Anonymous (Artists Recovering) Augustine Fellowship: Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous CA Cocaine/Crack Anonymous Calix (a Catholic ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/psychiatry-junk-science-alcoholics-anonymous-AA.htm

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Occult dictionary terms that apply to Pentecostalism Click to View Look up your word Why do all these definitions perfectly apply what is seen at the local Pentecostal church in your town??? 4 interesting Occult definitions of Pentecostal phenomena: ALIEN TONGUES - to utter sounds that ... in the other hand give two distinct feelings; 2. used as an umbrella word if one is unable to discern whether the soul-mind from the etheric world is a ghost, a poltergeist, a UFO intelligence, a personal guide, or a deceased friend; ... Usage: "I feel 'a presence' around me making me feel safe." ["Etheric intelligences," "etheric world entities" and other New Age terms in Christianity would mean, literally, "demons."] Feel the presence of God or the Holy Spirit. Click to View ABULIA - the level of consciousness in hypnosis in ... Click to View GHOST DANCE - (Native American, late 1800s) the central ritual of a messianic religion began by WOVOKA, a Paiute, circa 1870 which quickly spread to most western tribes; performed by all members of the tribe to induce ... ... https://www.bible.ca/tongues-dictionary-occult-donning.htm

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Rylands, John: Bulletin of The John Rylands Library ... The second Watchtower quote after "And the Bulletin adds" was not the words of Rahner at all, but the Boobyer the Christianity trasher. But the biggest deception with the Watchtower quote, is that ... What they fail to tell the same article also says: That Boobyer is a raving modernist liberal who trashes both Jesus' claims of being God AND Christ! What Anti-Trinitarians quote: "In his ... Boobyer is a modernist who hardly believes the Bible and is typical of faithless theologians who teach religion in major universities. We openly admit that Boobyer denies the Deity of Christ, ... New Testament Christology. Section 1: Aloys Grillmeier's valuable book entitled Christ in Christian Tradition (1965) has an epilogue headed " Chalcedon--End or Beginning? " Hem this learned Roman Catholic scholar reminds us that, react as we will to the Christological disputations which agitated the church from the Council of Nicaea to that of Chalcedon, the Fathers certainly " intended to ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Rylands.htm

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May Women speak in Church? 2 Tim 2:12 + 1 Cor 14:34 ... These agreed that the Bible is harmful to women if taken literally, but when understood according to its inner or mystical meaning it affirms the equality of women with men. 2. The Liberal View: The liberal view accepted the theory of evolution to be the answer of culture and religion. It ... "In plain English, the Bible itself is simply degrading to women. No mystical symbolism can enable one to twist out of the Old or New Testaments a message of justice, liberty or equality from God to the women of the nineteenth century." Elizabeth Stanton, The Woman's Bible, I:61, II:66 The ... This book has been of more injury to [woman] than has any other which has ever been written in the history of the world." E.M., The Woman's Bible, II:201, 203 "No institution in modern civilization is so tyrannical and so unjust to woman as is the Christian Church." Josephine Henry, The Woman's Bible, II:205 "All the religions on the face of the earth [including Christianity] degrade women; and so long as ... ... https://www.bible.ca/marriage/f-women-speak-in-church.htm

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Haruskah Anda Percaya Kepada Watchtower??? ... in the history of the Church and of Europe." ... "But if his conversion should not be interpreted as an inward experience of grace, neither was it a cynical act of Machiavellian cunning. It was a military matter. His comprehension of Christian doctrine was never very clear, but he was sure that victory in battle lay in the gift of the God of the Christians....He was not baptized until he lay dying in 337, but this implies no doubt about his Christian belief. It was common at this time (and continued so until about A.D. 400) to postpone baptism to the end of one's life, especially if one's duty as an official included torture and execution of criminals. Part of the reason for postponement lay in the seriousness with which the responsibilities of baptism were taken. Constantine favoured Christianity among the many religions of his subjects, but did not make it the official or 'established' religion of the empire." (The Early Church, Chadwick, Henry. p 122,125,127) Terjemahan: ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-indonesian-watchtower-booklet-haruskah-anda-percaya.htm

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May Women speak in Church? 2 Tim 2:12 + 1 Cor 14:34 ... These agreed that the Bible is harmful to women if taken literally, but when understood according to its inner or mystical meaning it affirms the equality of women with men. 2. The Liberal View: The liberal view accepted the theory of evolution to be the answer of culture and religion. It ... "In plain English, the Bible itself is simply degrading to women. No mystical symbolism can enable one to twist out of the Old or New Testaments a message of justice, liberty or equality from God to the women of the nineteenth century." Elizabeth Stanton, The Woman's Bible, I:61, II:66 The ... This book has been of more injury to [woman] than has any other which has ever been written in the history of the world." E.M., The Woman's Bible, II:201, 203 "No institution in modern civilization is so tyrannical and so unjust to woman as is the Christian Church." Josephine Henry, The Woman's Bible, II:205 "All the religions on the face of the earth [including Christianity] degrade women; and so long as ... ... https://www.bible.ca/f-women-speak-in-church.htm

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Mental Ilness Cures: (MMPI-7) meticulous moral principles inquiry ... This is a proven drug free solution to life problems, mental illness and schizophrenia. d. Historically, church ministers were the "experts", that other went to for help for any behaviour problem including insanity. The theistic origin of "Psychiatry" is embedded in the fact that it is a Greek word literally meaning "doctor of the soul". Today's chemical psychiatrists are generally evolutionary ... Likewise, you do not need to understand the divine wisdom into why the "no" answers will cause you grief in life, you simply need to change your behaviour and obey what God says in the Bible. Scoring: ... I understand that if I accept as my religion, the humanistic theory of evolution, that it is impossible to enjoy real purpose, meaning and hope because I believe I am the result of random chance ... I realize that if my life is "on fire" and I am unhappy and I do not attend church every Sunday, that I am most likely suffering the consequences of being a non-Christian. 1 Peter 4:3-5; Prov 4:18-19; ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/psychiatry-mental-illness-cures-MMPI-7-meticulous-moral-principles-inquiry.htm

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Origin of Jewish/Christian holy days: Old Testament, Christmas ... ... ASCENSION DAY: Thursday, 40 days after Easter: Lord's ascension g. WHITSUNDAY or PENTECOST: Sunday, 50 days after Easter: birthday of church h. TRINITY SUNDAY: Sunday after Pentecost: dedicated to the ... Shepherds didn't leave flocks in field but corralled them 3. Day: We have absolutely no idea a. Dec 25 was birthday of Mithra, Iranian "GOD OF LIGHT" b. Liberius, Bishop of Rome, ordered adoption of Dec 25 in 354 AD c. Jesus birthday was celebrated as the "LIGHT OF THE WORLD" d. He felt this would turn the pagan feast into a "Christian" feast 4. In the year AD 274, when the winter solstice ... Britannica, Vol VI Pg 945; Vol 7 Pg 202: "The myth of Mithra formed the origin of the cult of Mithraism, which flourished in the Roman Empire and was for a time the chief rival of Christianity.... ... Should we observe socially customs that are rooted in false religion? (1 Corinthians 8). Should we participate in false religion? (1 Corinthians 10:14-22). Should we keep social customs if we do not ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/t-holy-days-origin-christmas-easter-halloween.htm

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Jehovah's Witness leaders sympathized with Hitler The Jehovah's Witnesses are proud of their war-record, and are today writing articles about how they were the only church resisting Hitler and his Nazi government. The basic problem is that while rank and file Jehovah's Witnesses ... In several parts of the country, actions were taken against a corporation of serious Christian men and women who are standing on the foundation of positive Christianity. Such actions can only described as the persecution of Christians by other Christians, since the accusations - which have led to these ... Reichskanzler, as well as the high officials of the German Reich and its countries, with a document of the fact that the Bible Re searchers of Germany only have one goal in their work, namely to lead people back to God and to be ... within the state, as well as furthering the primary high ideals of the national government in the field of religion. The afore mentioned, as well as the enclosed declaration are meant as a brief information directed to both Mr. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/jw-hitler.htm

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Testimony of H. F. Brown Ex-member after 80 years! ... They would become very close friends of ours and I chatted with them about problems. Now remember I knew nothing at all about religion, or about the Bible and all I knew about it I was being taught by a good professor ... There in that school, those four years, I met most of the leaders of the Denomination - men who are looked upon today as the beginners, the Pioneers of our church. I met every one, with the exception of two or three ... There was only occasionally that I would find problems that I wanted them to elucidate to me. As I would talk with these men, great light was lit into my poor darkened little soul. For instance, he had been holding a series of lectures to us on the terrible cost of salvation for man. It meant that very God had to yield himself as a ransom. I ... He was a godly Christian until his death. On meeting Elder Ballanger's daughter, Mrs. White, I told her what an honor it was to meet "Sister White." And her face showed embarrassment in having the same name as Sr.. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/7-Elder-H-F-Brown-testimony.htm

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Official Creed of: The Independent Fundamental Churches of America ... ... We believe that it is the privilege of believers to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation through the testimony of God's Word; which clearly forbids the use of Christian liberty as an occasion to the flesh ... We believe that God does hear and answer the prayer of faith, in accord with His own will, for the sick and afflicted (John 15:7; 1 John 5:14,15). 12. THE CHURCH a. We believe that the Church, which is the body and the espoused bride of Christ, is a spiritual organism made up of all born-again persons of this present age (Ephesians 1:22,23; 5:25-27; 1 ... We believe that the souls of the redeemed are, at death absent from the body and present with the Lord, where in conscious bliss they await the first resurrection, when spirit, soul and body are reunited to be ... Movements Contrary to Faith a. Ecumenism Ecumenism is that movement which seeks the organizational unity of all Christianity and ultimately of all religions. Its principal advocates are the World Council of Churches ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cr-independant-fundamental-(IFCA).htm

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