We live in pagan times, where our politicians claim they believe in God and act the opposite, where even from the pulpits many ungodly things are perpetrated and tolerated, and much is done and said in the name of God that He would not care to look upon. Unless we personally are intimate with God and His undying and unfathomable love for us, personally strive for holiness and stand up for Christ and the word of God, and are willing to count the cost, then our Christianity is largely hollow and will be shown as such – this is from someone whose Christian walk was no less shallow. There is a real cost to dying to self and living for Christ, but it’s better than the cost of living for oneself.

Garth Penglase

Regarding Todd Bentley, the Scriptures (often disregarded by the Charismatic high priests of today) clearly state that it is “a wicked and ADULTEROUS generation that seeks for a sign” Mathew 16:4. But many who were deceived by this mans manifestations will no doubt excuse the public realization of his pagan state and claim that “it’s an attack of the devil”. But it’s not these deceived individuals I am grieved for, it is those that now reject God because they have relied so heavily on deceived men who believed a lie and not the Bible, those who rather trust their dreams and feelings, emotions and thoughts and attempt to wrest scripture to fit their presuppositions as opposed to allowing the clarity of scripture to speak of itself.

“For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.” Matt 24:24

Iniquity such as adultery and deliberate deception will abound and turn those seeking truth away from God, but those that are deceived within these Churches may be further handed over to deeper deception because they refuse to search the scriptures, they do not have a love for Gods words but trust blindly and unquestioningly in their leaders as well as today’s so called “Christian TV”, they trust still in the very same deceived individuals who unwittingly turn others away from God and feed their flock will gaul.

The distinguishing heart of a Child of God is one that hears and loves Gods words, those not of God reject His words.

“He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.” John 8:47

But will people, held captive in this manner, wake up to the Todd Bentleys and Michael Guiglimuchi’s of this world, joyously ALL can, speaking to the Laodicean Church, the Church of the last days (today’s Church) Jesus says; “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me” Revelation 3:20

Many pastors and Church leaders have been deceived for so long and have such a large investment in what they have taught and believed, and are so afraid of being clearly shown their error, they shy well away from the light. One thing is sure, it will take the greatest level of humility and brokenness before a holy God for any man so deceived to come to the light of Gods words. I personally believe it is never too late for such a man, “a man shall never stand so tall than when he is on his knees”, great men as this are not easily found, but pride is a prison that does not easily let go.

Edi Giudetti.

Too long has the Body of Christ forgotten what happened to Ananias & Sapphira. Jesus was also quick to condemn the scribes, pharisees and their like for their lies and deception. The message of salvation has for too long been watered down for fear offending people. Alongside this has been acceptance of sin in the church. Ultimately, we are responsible for our own sin. The tragedy is the casualties we leave in our wake long after we have sought and received forgiveness from God.

The other issue many have lost sight of is that revival will bypass those who condone or cover up sin. Jesus is yearning for a pure Bride. I am slowly coming to the conclusion that the established church will not be the vehicle for revival unless and until sincere repentance comes from its leadership for what it has allowed the western church to become, and in Australia particularly. Otherwise, the event portrayed in Acts 5 will not be an isolated incident when revival comes. vs 11 says ” So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things”. God will not be mocked or lied to. A timely reminder for us all to flee sin and seek righteousness instead.

Glenda Morgan, WA