The Lord is not pleased with divisions in His Church. We should worship God in spirit and truth. See John 4:23-24. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to God the Father except through God the Son. See John 14:6.
We stop following the ungodly herd and return to God's Holy Word. We refuse to handle the Word of God deceitfully or merchandise it. Galatians 5:1 -- Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
The carnal mind wars against God (Romans 8:7). Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). See Romans 8:2-4. If we say we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth; But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:6-7). For if we have been planted together in the likeness of His death, we shall be also in the likeness of His resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin (Romans 6:5-6).
1 Timothy 3:15 -- But if I tarry long, that you may know how you ought to behave yourself in the house of God which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Ephesians 5:25-27 -- Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the Church, and gave Himself for it; That He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the Word, That He might present to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any suh thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. See Titus 2:10-14; 3:4-7.
Ephesian 4:11-16 -- 11 And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into Him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Seven stations of enlightenment leading out of the fires of hell, fuelled by lawlessness, into Jesus' glorious habitation of eternal light through the Holy Spirit!
This is the egg stage of the metamorphosis process. You commitment yourself to follow God's Holy Spirit as He renews your mind. See Romans 12:1-2.
You need to understand the deceptive nature of the world, the flesh and the devil that war against your progress toward a commitment to God and His path to Spiritual Renewal. This is displayed for you in pages xxii-48. The Author's Comments shows you the 10 commandments of Lenin for world dominion under socialistic rule. THIS IS THE FIRES OF HELL ON THE SOCIAL LEVEL. Study it well. This is very active in the USA and many other parts of your world. If you are corrupted by any of these, now is your time to know the truth that will set you free to love and serve the true and living God. You will learn how to escape their temptations to deny God in a later station. In The Church That Satan's Slaves Built you see how Satan is warring against The Church That Jesus Built. Each temptation to compromise your faith in Jesus is defined with a way for you to overcome it. THIS IS THE FIRES OF HELL ON THE SPIRITUAL LEVEL.
In STATION 1 you receive enlightenment as follows:
STATION 2 is found on pages 49-170. Now that the elements of wickedness have failed to destroy your egg, you, as a caterpillar, are ready to gorge yourself on the leaves of the Tree of Life found in your Holy Bible. Here you will thrive on over 300 keys to understanding the Scriptures.
In STATION 2, you will receive enlightenment in the following areas.
Lifestyle metamorphosis is a process of transforming one lifestyle into a more glorious one. It uses the metamorphosis of a moth as its model.
STATION 3 SPIRITUAL WARFARE
A General Call to Repentance gives you 33 reasons why we must repent. If you are involved in any of these you must repent and follow the follow resolves:
God's Operation Manual For Spiritual Warfare outlines an approach to internal Spiritual warfare. (Scriptural quotes used.)
STATION 4 DEVELOP A SOUND MIND FOR GREATER SERVICE
STATION 5 THE TRUTH OF GOOD SCIENCE CONTRASTED WITH
THE ILLUSIONS OF MODERN "SCIENCE, FALSELY SO-CALLED
STATION 6 THE MARRIAGE OF THE HOLY BIBLE AND TRUE SCIENCE
IN REVEALING GOD AS CREATOR AND REDEEM OF THE UNIVERSE
A Three Acts Drama That Shows the Marriage of the Holly Bible and True Science
ACT I
(We join our couple, Holy Bible and True Science, sitting on a swing on the front porch where a special gathering of the household of God is preparing themselves for the "reaffirmation of their wedding vows" which is about to place. Both are dressed in their wedding garments, which are very expensive-looking and very pretty.)
ACT II
The Wedding Party has taken their places in the beautiful flower garden. The guest are all present. All thing are now ready. Let the ceremony begin!
ACT III
The reception is a very joyful time as everyone freely expresses their joy. The children are at the reception and everyone talks to them about the importance of maintaining the family honor. The Eternal God has the final word.
You are breaking out of the cocoon stage. This is where you spread your wings and get ready for what follows. May the Lord bless you in your new habitation.
STATION 7 THE CHURCH THAT JESUS BUILT
The denominational strivings among us are a curse to the Church of Jesus. Such warring factions send a mixed message to sinners we seek to reach with the gospel of Jesus Christ. This study unites the Church with a common faith. The Church is brought into one accord in thought, word and deed. With this clear witness of love and grace to the ends of the earth, God's authority and power is restored to the Church of Jesus. Our Christ-centered, Holy Spirit filled churches become ministers of reconciliation and ambassadors for Christ. See Acts 2 and 2 Corinthians 5:20-21.
To bring unity to the Church of Jesus Christ in precept and example, we must embrace these principles:
LIFESTYLE METAMORPHOSIS CHALLENGE GROUPS
Restoring our moral and spiritual roots
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