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Revelation 2 - 15

So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans

which thing I hate.

My study bible had fallen open at Revelation - 2 and as anyone who studies the bible will understand the Holy Spirit highlighter invariably illuminates a portion of text for a reason, and at that point you ponder the significance.  In this instance Revelation 2 - 15.

The study note was clear - Nicolaitan doctrine - teaching that seduced people into idolatry and immorality - my curiosity was aroused as to culture and historical cities involved.   

My birth church education involved endless latin chants, the odd potted bible story, perhaps an example would be Samson and Delilah.   Not that I had any idea what that was all about other than she chopped his hair off and he lost his strength.  Then there was Noah, swallowed by a whale, really, yucky!!   David was married to Bathsheba,  nobody mentioned her husband Uriah,  and of course Noah built a huge boat, how on earth did he get all those animals in there.  I was just a curious child asking questions, expecting answers and meeting with silence.    Thankfully no one preached about children being sacrificed to Molech, or people eating their own babies,  even reading the text as an adult I remain very grateful that I didn't live in that particular zone or point in time.

Then I came to know Messiah Yeshua and I follow Him and His teaching not the teaching of those who twist and corrupt scripture.   I seriously doubt I will ever get through every reference point in my Jack Hayford study bible, or be able to correctly pronounce Jewish labels, (names and places) but at this point as my search engine was up and running I was ready to research Nicolaitans.

One touch of a key and it was all there.   Starting with an explanation and meaning of the names of the first deacons in the early Christian church.

Nicholas of Antioch was in the first group of deacons appointed in the new Christian church.   He was a proselyte of Antioch.   A convert from paganism to Judaism and then Christianity.   Raised in a pagan culture and immersed in the activities of the occult.   Apparently he was not afraid to change religions.   Suddenly a shaft of light pierced the darkness of my ignorance.

HE TAUGHT A DOCTRINE OF COMPROMISE.

He did not consider intermingling with other belief systems a problem and saw no reason why believers could not continue to fellowship with those still immersed in the black magic of the Roman Empire and its countless cults.   Could this prompt be pointing to a case of what goes around comes around.

Young and weak believers could have been easily swayed in the early days of the church and would have found it difficult to remain uninfluenced by their pagan family and peer group also enduring fierce persecution. 

For them to slip in and out of the pagan world was considered acceptable by Nicholas, one might question whether he was any relation of "OLD NICK"   The devil obviously had his plant in that group of deacons.

He positively encouraged worldly participation and led the people to indulge in sin, lowering Godly standards.   He literally conquered the people.    Sounds frighteningly familiar.   

Small wonder many true followers of Yeshua consider Adonai has closed the door on Britain and turned back to the Jews. 

Interestingly in the O.T. Balaam used "prostitution" to destroy the people of God.   

So maybe the new leader of the state church in England could be labelled a Nicolaitan, he likes a foot in both camps and obviously doesn't have a problem with the present culture.   Perhaps its time he stood on the Word of God, even if it means a congregation of twelve.  He might also consider exchanging his elaborate clothing and residence for a staff and simple robe following in the steps of the Lollards.  Real men of God.

The persecution of real Christians continues unabated because we turn the other cheek and follow Yeshua's teaching in Matthew 5 - 44  - But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.

Yeshua encouraged - Revelation 2 - 10  

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer:  behold the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

And the meaning of the Christian names (label) of this particular writer:   Small and victorious.

IT IS WRITTEN

THY WORD IS A LAMP UNTO MY FEET,

AND A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH

Psalm 119 - 105

SHALOM

  

HAND OVER

IT IS WRITTEN

ROMANS 1 - 24 - 27

Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness in the lusts of their hearts
to dishonour their bodies among themselves,
who exchanged the truth of God for the lie,
and worshipped and served the creature rather than the Creator,
who is blessed forever.   Amen.

For this reason God gave them up to vile passions.
For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature.

Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman,
burned in their lust for one another,
men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves
the penalty of their error which was due.

Lets keep it simple because for many people even reading the names of the tribes of Israel is a problem myself included as I struggle with Numbers, unable to even pronounce some names.    We all need help understanding scripture and there are real men of God out there who do just that.   Jacob Prasch, David Hocking, Mike Hoggard to name just a few, their teaching videos freely available on the internet.   There is no excuse for ignorance.   

If you call yourself a Christian your roots are in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.   YOU ARE GRAFTED INTO THE VINE.   Those following the Sizer camp are in a very dangerous place.       

No Christian who truly follows his/her master would harm another human being.    Testimony to that fact are the countless number of martyrs around the world in the past and today who have paid with their very lives standing on the Word of God.

This week the Daily Telegraph reported the latest comments of Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury who suggested that Christians should repent over their 'wicked' attitude to homosexuality.

He went further, stating the vast majority of people under 35 think that the Christian attitude to gay people is 'wicked and incomprehensible' of course,  THAT'S BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT CHRISTIANS AND DON'T BELIEVE THE BIBLE.   And if they consider themselves Christians then they haven't read Romans 1 and they should also know that those who practice lawlessness will be judged more severely than the pagan.

Perhaps Justin Welby might just realise he is accountable to God for the total mess he is making of the Church of England.   He is supposed to lead his flock - not be manipulated by them.  He should surely be thankful he is not living in the "dark ages" he would have been burnt at the stake for that heretical statement.  

What is the agenda of this man, is this his best effort to fill the empty pews of a dying church,  saving his job and the rest of the Pharisees from extinction.   The church in Britain is dying - but the real bride of Christ is growing and we patiently wait for the "Day of the Lord" because we know "The Battle is the Lord's.

No genuine follower of Yeshua would treat a homosexual or lesbian with anything other than  compassion and kindness.   Judgement belongs solely to our God.   Those who don't know their  Messiah need salvation.   Those who profess to be Christians but continue with their former life style are denying Holy Scripture and are deceived. 

Only one man achieved perfection in this world - Yeshua HaMashiach - Jesus the Messiah, Son of the living God.   We are all sinners, certainly not worthy of His love and compassion, but as Christians we strive towards that goal and stand on His Word.    

Perhaps Justin Welby has actually read his bible and if so he will surely know this.   God raises up an enemy to deal with a disobedient people and there are no prizes for guessing who that enemy is.   As for political and religious leaders who are against Israel and determined to divide His land,  His wrath is surely against you.    

Disaster approaches not in the form of a giant hammer but financial collapse.   Yes may be the leaders will escape the fall out rushing off with their ill gotten gains to where ever Blair hides with his stash, but the mental torture they will surely suffer will be their undoing, along with the religious fraternity who deny the Word of the God they are supposed to serve they are heading for a very hot eternity.   They won't have to worry about the cost of energy  - they will be in the fire.        

BRITAIN STANDS CONDEMNED along with all those who outwardly practice the three Christian rites of  Hatch, Match and Dispatch,  denying the God of Israel and turning His Holy Word into a mockery.    

So please - don't call yourself a Christian if you don't follow Christ.   We are warned that in the last days false prophets will arise.    They are already here!!!!!!!

Matthew 7 - 15 - 16  -   Yeshua said "Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheeps clothing but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.   You will know them by their fruits.

Perhaps we should also beware of those who have revised God's Holy Word in the new bibles circulating supporting what can only be described as the synagogue of Satan.

And for heaven's sake you might ask - who are you?   No one - merely a watchman - a sheep in the Lord's flock waiting with the remaining remnant for His returning.   Even so, even so even so Yeshua come.    All creation waits for the returning of her King.   Come and take your place on your throne Jerusalem.   

ROMANS 1 - 18

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness

and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness.



SHALOM