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Date Posted: 08:39:18 11/28/02 Thu
Author: tamarisk
Subject: Sola

WRT--"This person again reveals her vast ignorance of the workings of the Holy Ghost, and since she denies that He is for the Church today, that is not at all surprising, and this alone disqualifies and discredits her and her comments. However, let us proceed. Notice this comment: "PFAKE PFAI was erected on the shifting loam of false visions and flattering divinations ejaculated from the mouth of a false prophetess whose spirit was not tested according to the Scriptures." She speaks as though she herself was actually present at the revival meeting and witnessed it first-hand. How else can she claim so boldly and matter of factly that the prophet was not tested in accordance with the Word of God? The truth is that when a prophet speaks, his/her words are examined right then and there for the witness of the Spirit. When the Holy Ghost speaks through a person, genuine Believers will know that it is Him speaking, and not someone speaking from their flesh. "Sola" does not understand how the Holy Ghost operates, having never experienced Him in her life, herself. "Sola" does not understand that ministers are examining the prophet even as he/she speaks, and if God reveals that the prophet is not speaking His counsel, they will step in and stop the person from speaking."

"Also, it should be mentioned that the vision related to Dr. Mike by the prophetess of God is being fulfilled, and that in itself meets a scriptural test of a prophet according to Deuteronomy 18:22. PFAI is growing by leaps and bounds as God continues to draw affiliates into our fellowship from all across the country and even from other countries around the world. If I were "Sola," I would watch out, as I might just be trying to hinder a work of God and face His wrath for doing so, and I certainly would not want to find myelf in that position!"

"Next, notice how "Sola" plays "God" by putting words in His mouth which He did not utter: "Because of your false words and lying visions, I am against you, declares the Sovereign LORD. Thus you have PFAKE-PFAI the perpetration of a lie which was introduced by a seducing spirit. They will not belong to the council of my people or be listed in the records of the Lamb. PFAI follows seducing spirits." She denies the gift of prophecy and the office of prophet are for today, yet she pretends to be a prophet herself and pretends to speak the mind of God concerning PFAI, and thus misrepresents Him. According to Deuteronomy 18:22 she is speaking presumptuously and God did not send her. Notice the words that she pretends come from the mouth of God! In all truthfulness folks, what we have witnessed is a lying spirit speaking through this modern Jezebel."

1Thes 5:12-13
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be

The operative word here is �know." A word, which Jackals fails to understand. Sha�ul�s exhortation comes here after his teaching on the Rapture of the Church. The order of Scripture is important and the mark of a True Apostle of Y�shua, being fully filled and inspired by The Ruach HaKodesh, The Holy Spirit of G_d.
The word �know� has hundreds of occurrences in Scripture. The words who �are over you� (Gk proistemi) obviously indicate a governing leadership, and refer to spiritual leaders like pastors, elders, or bishops. Since the church was very young, its leaders must have been appointed by the apostolic missionaries in a manner similar to that mentioned in Acts 14:23.

There we find the apostolic missionaries �ordained them elders.� In the early church, there was a need for leaders of each local congregation. However, NOWHERE do we find, in Scripture, any hierarchical structure in the early church. One predominant church did not overrule the affairs of another. These �elders� (Gr presbuteros) were spiritual leaders who shared oversight of the church and from among whom a �bishop� or pastor was CHOSEN as their leader. The elders were similar to the pastoral staff of most churches today. They engaged in the spiritual oversight of the church, whereas, the deacons were designated as servants of the congregation.

5500 cheirotoneo (khi-rot-on-eh'-o);

from a comparative of 5495 and teino (to stretch); to be a hand-reacher or voter (by raising the hand), i.e. (generally) to select or appoint:

KJV-- choose, ordain.

Nowhere in the Rt Revs testimony does a he say a biblical election process took place in his �license/ordination� proceedings. What we can perceive is Jackals called himself. I have doubts whether anyone was asked to fast and pray over this, too! Jackals teaching here is the mark of a cultic �church;� one making up their own rules as the go along, under the false leadings of �their� interpretations of �The Holy Ghost.�

Heb 13:7-9
7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
9 Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.

The Jewish Christians here must have believed things had changed from what they first believed. Like Jackals, and those lost in the false teachings popular today, they are wrong. The various �manifestations� of Pentecostalism have gone farther away from the Bible and the anointed teachings of our spiritual fathers. It must be remembered, the word �end� here. End could mean their lives ended, and, possibly, their office of Apostle had ended.

1545 ekbasis (ek'-bas-is);

from a compound of 1537 and the base of 939 (meaning to go out); an exit (literally or figuratively):

KJV-- end, way to escape.

The key words here are �remember� and �follow.� Remember is a reference to the verse listed below; to present leaders. We are to remember and imitate the godly character and faith of these MEN.

The Scripture goes on to state the program and the person of Y�shua have not changed from when they first believed. The truth also admonishes us to NOT be carried about with strange doctrines. Ether G_d�s Grace is sufficient for the believer, or it is not. We must remember to mature in the Grace, which we received when we first believed. The Rt Revs testimony is more a story of how NOT to serve the Lord.

Heb 13:17
17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Obey here is passive in the Greek regarding present spiritual leaders, and simply means be persuaded; but can also mean trust, believe, obey, or follow. In fact, in the next verse this word is translated �trust: for we trust we have good conscience.� Submit (Gr hypeikete), or yield. The leader must not imagine that this passage authorizes him to dictate. G_d has given to the leaders the work of overseeing, not by being overlord but by being an example. (1 Peter 5:1-3)

I am thankful for a great many blessings in my life. I will be equally as thankful on the morrow, next week or next year for they come from G_d in heaven.

Chanan(Grace) and Shalom(Peace)!

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