Ahhhh the great controversy… which religion is the RIGHT religion? Don’t all religions lead to God? Isn’t one faith as good as another? Isn’t it arrogant to say that only one religion leads to salvation? These are common questions that our world wrestles with to search for truth, and a greater meaning and connection with God.
This article has taken me a long time to write. Realistically, to release and actually hit publish…
Over the past three months I’ve been heavily researching the Scriptures, bible prophecy in connection with world events and the story of Christ. Coming from a family of atheists where “the beach is our religion”, & having no prior knowledge of this faith, but a built-up conception of corruption, mockery and ‘how could you be so blind in believing in that poppycock’- it’s been super fascinating to delve into haha.
It has taken me over a year and a half to connect all the dots and to finally accept & believe, that Jesus is the one true path to salvation. It just got to a point where there was too much factual information to disregard it anymore. So here we are.
In a world and society that feels like it is becoming more moral less & evil by the hour, I hope this article can shed light on a few very important truths, and give you hope for the future.
RESOURCES THAT MADE ME RETHINK SPIRITUALITY & TURN TO CHRISTIANITY…
-Out of Shadows documentary
This is not a light documentary… but unfortunately it is a perfect place to start. This documentary unveils the insides of Hollywood (satanic rituals & child trafficking / paedophilia) and how the mainstream media & Hollywood manipulate & control the masses through their content.
-Seeing satanic symbolism in top hit music videos / people of fame & status
Once you recognize and pick up on the symbology- it’s fkn everywhere.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrO4YZeyl0I
https://www.tiktok.com/@artemaslevi/video/7113005751655845125?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
-Diploma of Film -subconscious programming
Your sub-conscious mind is 90% of your brain. That means that of everything you take in, only 10% you are actually aware / conscious of. Isn’t that wild? It makes sense how we can be so easily manipulated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oa64ktrwKY
-Home Church
First time I’ve ever been to church!
These guys branched out of their regular church because they were picking up on false doctrines / statements that weren’t in line with the word of God. Each week they deep dive into the scriptures and focus on different topics- ie who is the Antichrist, deception within the church, truth and error etc…
Resonated with everything I’d been learning through other sources. Shed the light on good & evil (God & Satan).
-JD FARAG podcast
Weekly Bible prophecy updates from a Hawaiian pastor- connecting the relevance of today’s events of the world with passages from the bible.
THIS HAS BEEN THE MOST HELPFUL. It may come across as overly ‘religious’, but give it a chance, hear it out.
If you weren’t a pro-choicer / anti-vaxxer before it might be harder to swallow, when I found out a lot of Christians weren’t getting the jab & were on the same page as me I was a little taken aback aha! Bit of spiritual ego coming through there. You’re probably just sitting there thinking who are these nutjobs?
-CERN Super Collider Switzerland video
I didn’t realise religion was so prominent in science…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk0Ax6Mlw4w
-History of Hinduism / the Bible
https://study.com/learn/lesson/hinduism-major-beliefs-origin-history.html
https://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Topical.show/RTD/cgg/ID/13852/Indus-River.htm
-Personal stories from people I met on how they came to Christianity (crazy miracle stuff)
-God is Not a Theory podcast // Yoga Pt1 & 2
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uqg0KhDAkKIfBfs8AfKuT?si=t4WkhwsWQW2NybpRIl55_A
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3k6HXPdnoqURrXWW0DKgi6?si=rphAGCpRSQy0McpmItL4Vw
-The Great Controversy book
Enabled me to understand the origins of the Christian faith & where corruption & deceit slipped into scriptures & churches since the beginning of time. Reading this in conjunction with the Bible thoroughly helped gaining context / understanding scripture.
Ellen G White is a seventh day adventist, which means their view on the day of the Sabbath is different, but all the core principles of Christianity are there.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Controversy_(book)
https://greatcontroversyproject.org/
-Doreen Virtue // interview & Instagram
If you’re into the New Age- angel cards, divination, manifesting your reality, then Doreen was the QUEEN of it. But after reading the Old Testament she turned to Jesus.
Her past beliefs of different religions resonated with me a lot, so it was cool to be able to connect with someone of such background & influence in the new age that has turned solely to Christianity.
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/march/doreen-virtue-left-new-age-behind-old-testament.html
Her Instagram shows why she rebukes everything she once taught & helped me gain more of insight into the roots of yoga & meditation & why you don’t want to be doing it… as much as it’s helped me in the past.
In the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:4,5. The words of the serpent spoken to Eve in the Garden of Eden. Little by little Satan has prepared the way for his masterpiece of deception in the development of spiritualism.
God’s holy word, which has been handed down to us at such a cost of suffering and blood, is but little valued. The Bible is within the reach of all, but there are few who really accept it as the guide of life. Thousands who pride themselves upon their wisdom and independence regard it as a weakness to place implicit confidence in the Bible. It is as easy to make an idol of false doctrines and theories as to fashion an idol of wood or stone. By misrepresenting the attributes of God, Satan leads men to conceive of Him in a false character.
While scoffing at the credulity of those who obey the requirements of God, the multitudes eagerly accept the delusions of Satan.
With many, a philosophical idol is worshipped, while the living God, as He is revealed in His word, in Christ, and in the works of creation, is worshipped by few.
Thousands deify nature while they deny the nature of God.
Many will be ensnared through the belief that spiritualism is a merely human imposture; when bought face to face with manifestations which they cannot but regard as supernatural, they will be deceived, and will be led to accept them as the great power of God.
The theory which forms the very foundation of spiritualism, is at war with the plainest statements of Scripture.
“He sacrificed his own son in the fire, practiced sorcery and divination, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did much evil in the eyes of the Lord, provoking him to anger.” 2 Kings 21:6
“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.” 1 Timothy 4:11
“You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons.” 1 Corinthians 10:21
Our purpose is to glorify God, we are commanded to not worship other gods or have idols. Yet yoga is all about making our body into the image of other gods. For example, the Warrior 1,2 & 3 poses in the Sun Salutation Series, are literally re-enacting the pose of the Hindu Warrior god Virabhadra as he murders the son of Brahma. The Sanskrit name for warrior pose is Virabhadrasana- Asana meaning ‘pose’, so Virabhadrasana means ‘posing as Virabhadra’- who is an incarnation of Shiva, the god of destruction…
It doesn’t matter if you’re a full yogi guru or just practice yoga recreationally, you are worshipping another god. Unlike exercise, which is for the self, “yoga is for observing spirits who are “attracted to the offering.” In Sun Salutations, forward bending movements are overt, physical acts of veneration, adoration and submission. Among these are bowing the torso, genuflecting the hips and knees, and prostrating the entire body. Similarly, backward bending movements are overt acts of receiving and surrender, exposing the vulnerable parts of the body- the heart and belly. Raising the hands overhead expresses need, desire, and trust, much like a child begging daddy for an airlift or a victim signaling for aid. Folding the hands in prayer expresses petition or thanksgiving. Collectively, these movements are a full-body sign language to the spirit realm, beckoning or inviting spirits to respond and engage in the practitioner’s life.
Whether or not a practitioner “knows or agrees” with the meanings, “practice constitutes consent” in the sense that “doing is the act of agreeing”. Yoga is not just a human invention but co-authored, a collaborative work between mankind and the spirit realm.
I was hesitant whether to deep dive into the origins of these practices in this article, as they are a major part of my friends lives and livelihood. I don’t want to turn people away by jumping into topics that directly oppose too quickly. But at the same time, this may be profound knowledge for people who are unaware and are keen to look more into it. Things take time. Mate, it took me nearly two years. But in honest truth, time is of the essence, so I will bring it up.
A battle between the religion of the Bible and the religion of fable & tradition will continue in an impending conflict.
To the self-indulgent, the pleasure-loving, the sensual, spiritualism presents itself under a less subtle disguise than to the more refined & intellectual.
Spiritualism has made its way into scientific circles, invaded churches, found favor in legislative bodies & even in the courts of Kings- this mammoth deception is but a revival, in a new disguise, of the witchcraft condemned & prohibited of old.
In certain ‘higher consciousness’ workshops I’ve done in the past, facilitators told us the story of the witches & how they were burnt at the stake, & that we were to reclaim our rightful power that has been taken away from us… creepy I know.
Satan is making the world believe that the Bible is mere fiction, or at least a book suited to the infancy of the race, to be lightly regarded, or cast aside as obsolete. And to take the place of the word of God he holds out spiritual manifestations. Satan can present a counterfeit so closely resembling the truth that it deceives those who are willing to be deceived.
“The god of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel and the glory of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:4
There are few who have any just conception of the deceptive power of spiritualism & the danger of coming under its influence. Many tamper with it merely to gratify their curiosity. They have no real faith in it & would be filled with horror at the thought of yielding themselves to the spirits control. Others just know that there is more than meets the eye in this world, that there is a higher power, and are just trying to search for truth. It is impossible, in their own strength, to break away from the bewitching, alluring spell of spiritualism. Nothing but the power of God, granted in answer to the earnest prayer of faith, can deliver these ensnared souls.
So why is spiritualism so wrong in God’s eye?
Any New Age practice such as yoga, meditation, Ouija board, angel card readings, tarots, getting in contact with spirits, astral projection, even visualization & manifestation… is all strictly against scripture and the 1st and 2nd commandments. We may think that we are in contact with angels of light, our inner self, or the greater universe, but we are in fact giving our power over to demonic entities that disguise themselves as light bearers…
“He deceived the whole world. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.” Revelation 12:9 , 2 Corinthians 11:14
All who indulge sinful traits of character, or willfully cherish a known sin, are inviting the temptations of Satan. They separate themselves from God & from the watchcare of His angels; as the evil one presents his deceptions, they are without defence & fall an easy prey. Those who thus place themselves in his power little realise where their course will end. Having achieved their overthrow, the tempter will employ them as his agents to lure others to ruin.
The vilest of criminals, when thrown into prison for their offenses, are often made the recipients of gifts and attentions as if they had attained an enviable distinction. Great publicity is given to their character and crimes. Just switch on the 7 o’clock news. The practice of fraud, robbery & murder, the infatuation of vice, the wanton taking life, the terrible increase of intemperance and iniquity of every order and degree, should arouse all who fear God, to inquire what can be done to stay the tide of evil.
Except those who are kept by the power of God, through faith in His word, the whole world will be swept into the ranks of this delusion. People are fast being lulled to a fatal security, to be awakened only by the outpouring of the wrath of God.
It is Satan’s constant effort to misrepresent the character of God, the nature of sin, & the real issues at stake in the great controversy. Papists place crosses upon their churches, upon their altars, and upon their garments. Everywhere is seen the insignia of the cross. Everywhere it is outwardly honoured & exalted. But the teachings of Christ are buried beneath a mass of senseless traditions, false interpretations & rigorous exactions. By perverted conceptions of the divine attributes, heathen nations were led to believe human sacrifices were necessary to secure the favor of the Deity; and horrible cruelties have been perpetrated under the various forms of idolatry. When the standard of righteousness is set aside, the way is open for the prince of evil to establish his power in the earth.
“You shall have no other gods before Me. You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath, or in the water under the earth. You shall not worship them.” Exodus 20:3-5
“Because they have forsaken me and burned incense to other gods and provoked me to anger by all the idols their hands have made, my anger will burn against this place and will not be quenched.” 2 Kings 22:17
“…those who burned incense to Baal, to the sun, to the moon, to the constellations, to all the starry hosts…” 2 Kings 23:5
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Theology of PSALMS
(Chapter in the Bible)
1.At the core of the theology of the Psalter is the conviction that the gravitational centre of life (of right human understanding, trust, hope, service, morality, adoration), but also of history and of the whole creation (heaven and earth), is God. He is the Great King over all. The One to whom all things are subject. Because He alone is the Sovereign God, people are governed by one hand and held in the service of one divine purpose. Under God creation is a cosmos- an orderly and systematic whole. What we distinguish as “nature”.
Through the creation the Great Kings majestic glory is displayed. He is good, (wise, righteous, faithful, amazingly benevolent and merciful- evoking trust), and he is great (his knowledge, thoughts and works are beyond human comprehension- evoking reverent awe). By his good and lordly rule he is shown to be the Holy One.
2.As the Great King by right of creation & enduring absolute sovereignty, he ultimately will not tolerate any worldy power that opposes or denies or ignores him. Because the lord is the Great King beyond all challenge, his righteous and peaceable kingdom will come, overwhelming all opposition and purging the creation of all rebellion against his rule- such will be the ultimate outcome of history.
3.As the Great King on whom all creatures depend, he opposes the “proud”, those who rely on their own resources (and/or the gods they have contrived) to work out their own destiny. These are the ones who ruthlessly wield whatever power they possess to attain worldly wealth, status & security; who are a law to themselves and exploit others as they will.
When you read this you instantly think of big businesses & companies that have done exactly that; exploited the earth & others to reach the top. Is this not the underlying dogma of society? Succeed in all that you do, strive to be the best... ‘When there are no morals or codes of ethics that you are bound to, when people are led to believe that desire is the highest law, that liberty is license, and that man is accountable only to himself, who can wonder that corruption and depravity teem on every hand.’
‘‘The “humble”, the “poor & needy”, those who acknowledge their dependence on the Lord in all things-these are the ones in whom God delights. Hence the “fear of the Lord”- ie humble trust in the obedience to the lord is the “beginning” of all wisdom. Ultimately those who embrace it will inherit the earth.
Christ gives no example in His life for men and women to shut themselves in monasteries in order to become fitted for heaven. He has never taught that love and sympathy must be repressed. The Saviour’s heart overflowed with love. The nearer man approaches to moral perfection, the keener are his sensibilities, the more acute his is his perception of sin, and the deeper his sympathy for the afflicted.
God designed that mans intellectual powers should be held as a gift from his Maker and should be employed in the service of truth & righteousness; but when pride & ambition are cherished, and men exalt their own theories above the word of God, then intelligence can accomplish greater harm than ignorance. Thus the false science of the present day, which undermines faith in the Bible, will prove as successful in preparing the way for the acceptance of the papacy, with its pleasing forms, as did the withholding of knowledge in the time of aggradizement in the Dark Ages.
It should be remembered that the greater the light bestowed, the greater the darkness of those who pervert & reject it.
A concise & conscientious study of the Bible would show protestants the real character of the Papacy (the authority of the Pope- Catholicism) & would cause many to turn away in disgust; but many are so wise in their own conceit that they feel no need of humbly seeking God that they may be led into the truth. Although priding themselves on their enlightenment, they are ignorant both of the Scriptures and of the power of God.
All religions in the world make absolute truth claims regarding the way to salvation…
-Christians proclaim that salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
-Hindus claim that salvation (liberation) is achieved when a person transcends this world of illusion by building up enough positive karma (good works) to escape the cycle of reincarnation.
-Muslims state that the possibility of salvation results from submitting one’s life to Allah and faithfully carrying out the Five Pillars of Islam.
-Buddhists say that salvation (Nirvana) is the result of detaching one’s self from the desires of the physical, material world.
Each of the world’s religions claims to promote the true path to salvation, but each of these religions provides a distinct and contrary path from all of the others. A common thing to do nowadays is to take a little from each, to pick and choose what you like from each religion and use that as your general guide and moral compass. A little bit of meditation, “I do yoga every now and then”, “I’d like to think I’m a good human being.”
Test yourself against the Ten Commandments and then ask yourself that question again.
The truth of it is that it is so much easier to just pick and choose and ‘feel out’ what we want to do in the moment, to have an earthly, sensual, ‘in the flesh’ view on life. To sleep with anyone we want whenever we fancy, to lie and steal and desire what we don’t have. This is the society we are brought up in and encouraged to partake in, this is the current world we live in. This world is ruled by Lucifer- Satan.
Bible prophecy and scripture show us that yes, we are living in a time of great hardship and evil, it’s not hard to see or discern for yourselves, just turn on the TV. But the good news is folks that in turning to Jesus, you can find hope, and complete trust and faith in what’s to come, just by believing Jesus is lord and admitting that hey, yes I have sinned… Admit, believe, and call upon His name, that’s all.
We live in some extremely exciting times if you’re a Christian, and some exceedingly frightening times if you have not yet let God into your heart.
I hope this article can help you on your journey in seeking out the truth.
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References //
-The Bible
(A 6000 year old text containing 66 books from different authors across different time periods formed into one- The Holy Bible- which includes the New Testament & the Old Testament).
-The Great Controversy, Ellen G White
-Debating Yoga and Mindfulness in Public Schools. Reforming Secular Education or Re-establishing Religion, Candy Gunther Brown P.H.D
-The Evidence Bible, commentary by Ray Comfort
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My friend, I stand in judgement now, and feel that you’re to blame somehow
On earth I walked with you by day, and never did you show the way
You knew the Saviour in truth & glory, but never did you tell the story
My knowledge then was very dim, you could have led me safe to Him
Though we lived together, here on earth, you never told me of the second birth
And now I stand before eternal hell, because of heavens glory you did not tell!
-Anonymous