tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post2914025187484309905..comments2023-10-07T04:07:56.527-04:00Comments on The End Time: Is Obama a Christian?Elizabeth Pratahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-37642141678239597502013-01-19T10:13:56.390-05:002013-01-19T10:13:56.390-05:00Anonymous, we are all religious hypocrites, myself...Anonymous, we are all religious hypocrites, myself and yourself included.<br /><br />We all take oaths. We say them in our marriage vows, for example. When we go into the military. When we take public office, whether as President or serving on a local committee or board. The bible doesn't forbid oaths, but the third commandment advises us to be wary about taking them and then breaking them.<br /><br />As for oaths, this website offers a balanced scriptural view of them-<br />In Defense of Oaths<br />"Through the years, some Christians have taught that the third commandment in particular and Scripture in general forbid all oaths. To bolster this contention, they marshal forth passages such as Matt. 5:33-37 and James 5:12 wherein we find the oft-quoted command, "swear not at all." And at first blush, these passages appear to forbid all oaths."<br /><br />"By carefully interpreting these passages, however, we will see that Christ was merely correcting Pharisaical and scribal abuses and misinterpretations of God's standards when it come to oaths. When interpreted in light of the general context of Scripture as a whole and in light of the particular context, we will see that far from forbidding all oaths, Christ (and James) forbade only unlawful (unbiblical) oaths"<br />http://www.reformed.org/webfiles/antithesis/index.html?mainframe=/webfiles/antithesis/v1n1/ant_v1n1_oaths.html<br /><br />While you are correct that many take the broad way, and many more will be cast into outer darkness who claimed to know the Lord but didn't, Charles Spurgeon once said:<br /><br /> The church is imperfect, but woe to the man who takes pleasure in pointing out her imperfections!<br /><br />Not that we can't point out falsity, but we should not take delight in it nor be casual about it. Obama is obviously a person who adopts a form of godliness but denies its power, but I mourn for him. I ask you, do you pray for the person you deride and characterize as a 'black "Christian"? If not then you are a religious hypocrite.Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-91132052572508841182013-01-19T09:51:59.535-05:002013-01-19T09:51:59.535-05:00Not much is said about Obama's swearing in cer...Not much is said about Obama's swearing in ceremony: Matthew 5:34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: 35 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.<br />36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. 37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is MORE THAN THESE COMETH OF EVIL.<br /><br />True to the form of "religious" hypocrites, particularly black "Christians", the one common thread and bottom line is: PROFOUND SCRIPTURAL IGNORANCE AND RESISTANCE.<br /><br />So, why did this vast body of "Christians" miss that? Remember, Jesus warned that FEW would enter. Based on decades of observing religious hypocrites and the religious world in general, it's obvious that no more than 2% of humanity will ever see the kingdom of Heaven. Some put it at even less.<br /><br />Hell will be full or religious church goin' folks (who never knew Jesus). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-62260520163531237652012-12-27T09:51:02.156-05:002012-12-27T09:51:02.156-05:00Jesus said "you will recognize them by their ...Jesus said "you will recognize them by their fruit". According to Obama's fruit-his doctrine, his beliefs and what he espouses-a big fat NO!<br /><br />I say this with a sad heart knowing I'm no better than Obama or anyone according to God's standards-just saved by God's GRACE!<br /><br />Pray for him. I know he's promoting things that are awful such as abortion and homosexuality. God has granted him such a high position and wonderful privilege but with it comes a huge responsibility. He will answer to God one day as all of us will. Pray that the Lord saves Obama.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418337100329537312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-71055092993947334502012-12-27T04:22:13.397-05:002012-12-27T04:22:13.397-05:00He is a chameleon, a shape shifter, a lawless one,...He is a chameleon, a shape shifter, a lawless one, if not the lawless one.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171219693651832856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-65412224898394077002012-12-26T16:38:08.659-05:002012-12-26T16:38:08.659-05:00LOL Darrel :) He keeps calling himself a Christian...LOL Darrel :) He keeps calling himself a Christian... These days it seems that anyone calling himself a Christian and mentioning Jesus gets a pass from all scrutiny or accountability for the things they subsequently say and do.. <br /><br />Check out the link from MacArthur and then go to the bottom of the page for two more good links on the subject of genuine faith,<br /><br />--Salvation Survey: Saved or Self Deceived?<br />--Examine Yourself<br />Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-14336317171337202842012-12-26T16:27:46.858-05:002012-12-26T16:27:46.858-05:00This is a trick question, right?
Thanks for the li...This is a trick question, right?<br />Thanks for the link to John MacA's thoughts on what is and is not an authentic Christian. Been working on something similar and I can use all the help I can get.Darrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394480152156186566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-2402847112241419232012-12-26T15:48:44.480-05:002012-12-26T15:48:44.480-05:00I agree completely Glenn.I agree completely Glenn.Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-22553142570653854552012-12-26T15:48:24.647-05:002012-12-26T15:48:24.647-05:00Thanks Kim. I know, it's disappointing about t...Thanks Kim. I know, it's disappointing about the song, isn't it?!Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-71924994377733195222012-12-26T14:52:15.885-05:002012-12-26T14:52:15.885-05:00Ohhh, Elizabeth, I wish you had't told me the ...Ohhh, Elizabeth, I wish you had't told me the words to Ava Maria. I could at least enjoy the music; now I know. :( <br /><br />Great post! Many should read it.<br /><br />KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15449934341845326322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-75219575686421615662012-12-26T12:08:02.711-05:002012-12-26T12:08:02.711-05:00Also, Obama "worshiped" at a United Chur...Also, Obama "worshiped" at a United Church of Christ assembly for 20 years - and the UCC is the most apostate of denominations still claiming to be Christian. Additionally, the particular assembly at which he "worshipped" was led by a "pastor" who espoused the heretical Black Liberation Theology and its social gospel. <br /><br />Just the fact of where he attended for 20 years tells me he couldn't be a true believer.Glenn E. Chatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.com