INTRODUCTION: Let’s review the five primary themes of this book, just to keep an overall perspective on what it’s all about.
FIVE PRIMARY THEMES of the Book:
1) SUCCESS – Success came when Israel obeyed GOD, trusting in GOD’s abilities, His promises, His faithfulness rather than their own military might and other human resources.
2) FAITH – By trusting GOD they would be assured of GOD’s salvation and leading. Observing GOD’s faithfulness gave them the faith to continue trusting in GOD.
3) GUIDANCE – GOD’s instructions to Israel for every aspect of life followed through by His faithful attendance to their needs and their GOD-given ability to claim the land promised to them.
4) LEADERSHIP – Joshua was an excellent leader, demonstrating his confidence in the LORD’s strength, being courageous in the face of opposition and willing to always seek GOD’s counsel.
5) CONQUEST – GOD commanded His people to conquer the land, bring judgment to the unrepentant Canaanites and acquire all of their land.
And as we discussed before, this book is divided into three sections:
1) ENTERING THE PROMISED LAND – the people of Israel cross over the Jordan into Canaan (JOSH 1:1-5:12)
2) CONQUERING THE PROMISED LAND – The nation begins their GOD-ordained mandate to take the land promised to them (JOSH 5:13-12:24)
3) DIVIDING THE PROMISED LAND – The twelve tribes received their land allotments. (JOSH 13:1-24:33)
In PART ONE we discussed many things regarding the preparation for the Beast's arrival. We'll continue now with discussing these things and conclude the article with a Profile of the Person of Perdition.
In articles at TTUF and The RED PILL Consortium, we have observed how many of the global organizations, preeminently the UN, possess esoteric writings and beliefs which run throughout their infrastructures of doctrine, specifically and accurately – the doctrine of demons (1 TIM. 4:1); again these doctrines come primarily through the Theosophical Society via Lucis Trust, World Goodwill and other organizations which represent UN NGO's (Non-Government Orgs.):
“The United Nations has long been one of the foremost world harbingers for the "New Spirituality" and the gathering "New World Order" based on ancient occult and free masonic principles.
Seven years after the birth of the UN, a book was published by the Theosophist and founder of the Lucis Trust, Alice Bailey, claiming that,
"Evidence of the growth of the human intellect along the needed receptive lines [for the preparation of the New Age] can be seen in the "planning" of various nations and in the efforts of the United Nations to formulate a world plan... From the very start of this unfoldment, three occult factors have governed the development of all these plans"
[Alice B. Bailey, Discipleship in the New Age (Lucis Press, 1955), Vol. II, p.35.]”
“Within the United Nations is the germ and seed of a great international and meditating, reflective group - a group of thinking and informed men and women in whose hands lies the destiny of humanity.
“This is largely under the control of many fourth ray disciples, if you could but realize it, and their point of meditative focus is the intuitional or Buddhic plane - the plane upon which all hierarchical activity is today to be found" [Ibid. p.220.]
“To this end, the Lucis Trust, under the leadership of Foster and Alice Bailey, started a group called 'World Goodwill' - an official non-governmental organization within the United Nations.
“The stated aim of this group is,
"…to cooperate in the world of preparation for the reappearance of the Christ"
[One Earth, the magazine of the Findhorn Foundation, October/November 1986, Vol. 6, Issue 6, p.24.]” (taken from the above article on the site http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net)
It's quite clear that the political views of said global organizations are rife with conviction and dogma that lends distinct direction and policy towards the objective of global unification; so global politics has found its source for unity in the occult.
One might wonder how all religions in the world can ever hope to achieve any sort of worldwide cohesion, but mystical meditative practices has already shown that initiates into this discipline gradually lose their 'first love' convictions regarding their religion for a more pantheistic world view so that Jews and Buddhists, Muslims and Hindus, Roman Catholics and so-called Evangelical Christians* via Emergent/Progressive Church influences find a unity that was previously impossible.
* In all of these different bodies of religions only evangelical Christians have no history of meditative mysticism, but thanks to the efforts of Richard Foster and Dallas Williard, among many others, congregants of these churches are becoming enthralled by such disciplines and joining the world community of religions, preparing the way for the reception of the Coming World Teacher, aka the Christ, aka Matreiya. In fact, according to Alice Bailey, the Christian church will play an integral role in ushering in Matreiya at his 'second coming':
“This Church will be nurtured into activity by the Christ and His disciples when the outpouring of the Christ principle, the TRUE second Coming has been accomplished… the Christian church in its many branches can serve as a nucleus through which world illumination may be accomplished… the church as a teaching factor should take the great basic doctrines and (shattering the old forms in which they are expressed and held) show their true and inner spiritual significance. … Teachers must be trained; Bible knowledge must be spread; the sacraments must be mystically interpreted, and the power of the church to heal must be demonstrated” (Alice Bailey, The Externalization of the Hierarchy, 1957, Lucis Publishing.
A DEADLY BREATH PRAYER
As was mentioned already at the beginning of this article, to 'conspire' can mean 'to breathe together of one spirit'. This brings me to this verse in Scripture:
EPHESIANS 2:2-3 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience. 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
Just as Christians experience the conviction of the Holy Spirit who points out wrong behavior and prompts right conduct, I believe the spirit of anti-Christ, “the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience” has its own version of 'conviction' – pointing out wrong behavior (anything contrary to the “doctrines of demons” and that might resist the leading of “seducing spirits”) and prompts right conduct (thoughts and actions that promote such doctrines and welcome such seduction).
In “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” style, these children of disobedience all breathe together of this same spirit (Greek word pneuma, meaning “air, wind, spirit, breath”) of rebellion, and thus fulfill not just “ . . . the desires of the flesh . . . but of the mind . . .” and via mystical meditation, kundalini yoga, contemplative and centering prayer conform to these ideological initiatives of iniquity – to not only achieve godhood for themselves (evolved minds that transform into deity) but to attribute to the Beast the very exalted position over all that is called God, being himself ‘God’ manifested on Earth (2 THESS. 2:4) to be worshipped by all mankind (See also 1 JOHN 4:3)!
It is because the truth of God's Word – the Holy Bible, is vehemently rejected by people who will not repent, or believe the Gospel, who have no love for the truth; that they will enter into this time period of the Great Tribulation and the reign of anti-Christ and come under the STRONG SPIRITUAL DECEPTION that the spirit of this age brings!
It is the very fact that people utterly reject the truth, that God will allow the strong delusion that shall come upon this world at that time – they will believe instead “. . . THE lie . . .” (See 2 THESS. 2:3-12; note especially vs. 11) which I believe will be the idea that Lucifer, not YHWH is God, represented by the Beast who will demand worship from all.
HOW GREAT WE ART: GOD
Yet not everyone is of a religious nature and will follow such mystical practices (at least not under those sorts of names) – there are atheists, agnostics, scientific materialists and others who would probably not conform to religious convictions.
Nonetheless the spirit of this world will certainly appeal to their pride and grant the opportunity to achieve their greatest Human Potential in the Movement by the same name (HPM) as well as providing such 'scientific' systems as EST, Esalen and more of such schools in our modern day. Such schools are instructed by psychologists and New Agers alike as can be seen here. Even TM has been taught, not as religion, but science by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a Hindu guru.
Many of these schools and movements are endorsed by so-called Christian leaders who are bringing these New Age belief systems into the church, like Leonard Sweet and Ken Blanchard* (The RED PILL Consortium to see these articles, PART I and PART II of Wolves in Wolfs Clothing; there are also parts 3, 4 and 5 in this series).
*Founder and primary teacher of the Lead Like Jesus movement where he instructs thousands of Christian leaders, pastors and lay ministers, influencing them with such spiritual, blasphemous New Age leaven.
For more on these matters of H.P.M. and Mind Science schools, view these two articles from The RED PILL Consortium:
It's interesting to note that much of what we know as the New Age movement infiltrated the church via the business industry (Ken Blanchard has been a primary influential authority in this realm as well). Meditative practices were heavily promoted in the '70's and '80's as a means of reducing stress for top level executives, who then recommended such disciplines to their underlings as an effective means to 'peace out' and a far superior alternative to alcohol and drugs, claiming all sorts of health benefits besides.
Adherents also believed such practices led them to success in their business endeavors, gaining 'an edge' over competition. By now in the 21st century, no one even blinks an eye when Execs or even entire companies go on Buddhist or Contemplative retreats:
“A number of New Age proponents have emphasised the use of spiritual techniques as a tool for attaining financial prosperity, thus moving the movement away from its counter-cultural origins. Embracing this attitude, various books have been published espousing such an ethos, established New Age centres have held spiritual retreats and classes aimed specifically at businesspeople, and New Age groups have developed specialised training for businesses.
“These New Age corporate seminars originated with EST and were later popularised by such groups as Lifespring and Transformational Technologies, both of which promulgated New Age therapies within a broader secular image. During the 1980s, many prominent U.S. corporations, among them IBM, AT&T, and General Motors, embraced these seminars, hoping that they could increase productivity and efficiency among their work force.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Age#Academia%20New%20Age%20in%20Academia
LOVING ON MOM
Along with the political, religious and economic spheres, we also see a tremendous ground swell of New Spirituality beliefs inundating environmentalism. This religious perspective has fairly hi-jacked the entire movement until they've become virtually one and the same, with such beliefs as promoted by Global Warming activists, Wiccans, pagans and Green Peace, among others who are concerned for 'Mother Earth' (aka GAIA) that we and our planet are parts of the whole cosmology. This is the stuff of pantheism and monism and fundamental to the Hindu thought that 'All is One'.
"Much of the environmental movement has gotten back to its pagan roots as it subtly fosters rejection of the Bible and Christianity. So called Spiritual Greens tell us that Earth can save herself - she has the wisdom and power - humans don't. But we can help her by becoming conscious of the oneness and sacredness of all her parts.
"To the extent the environmental movement embraces the philosophies of the New Age movement - it joins in that part of a conspiracy to control the American people, to derail and dis-empower traditional Christianity, and to deceive the world into adopting Anti-Christian views.
"The New Age movement generally advocates a synthesis or recovery of ideas and practices which celebrates our relationship with the Earth. (There are sub-currents in the New Age movement which include overt Satanic practices and those are definitely in conflict with Christian beliefs.)" The FALSE GREEN GOSPEL by The JEREMIAH PROJECT.
All of these spheres are codifying via mystical meditation of various kinds, this new spirituality and its central doctrine: that humanity, earth and the cosmos are 'god'; in turn, this will allow the Beast to enter center stage and be hailed as God himself. With such a mentality and a shared, 'breathed-in' spirit, it's no wonder at all that the nations of the Earth will gladly pledge their allegiance to this Beast and readily accept his mark of 666.
PROFILE on the MAN of PERDITION
~ He will be a financial genius who will solve intractable economic problems, turning dire situations into prosperous Utopian conditions (DAN. 8:25; 11:43). He will be a powerful man of irresistible charisma that will assume power willingly given to him by the rulers of the Earth (REV. 17:12-13). He will be a man supposedly of peace and will bring about a transformation of global peace (and prosperity; see 1 THESS. 5:3).
~ The anti-Christ will enforce a covenant with Israel for seven years, presumably regarding the officiation of priestly duties in the Jewish Temple (yet to be built currently, but preparations for such are practically complete) but then mid-way break it and set up his own image to be worshipped in the Holy of holies (DAN. 9:27; 2 THESS. 2:4).
~ He will at some point incur a nearly fatal injury that will leave him seemingly dead. From this state, he will resurrect (a “lying wonder”) but his (right?) arm will be paralyzed and his right eye blinded (ZECH. 11:16-17; REV. 13:3).
~ He will confront and defeat two prophets which God will send forth for the purposes of judgment on the people of the Earth and declaring their testimony during this time of the Great Tribulation (REV. 11:3-7); the anti-Christ will war against the saints of God as well and defeat them (DAN. 7:21).
~ He will lead all the world as head of the global government, with ten (then later, seven of the ten) subordinates directly under him who possess global power (REV. 17:12; DAN. 7:8).
~ He will demand allegiance from all nations, from all people everywhere and assign his mark to everyone, either in their right hand or forehead, and this mark is 666 (REV. 13:18). He will be hailed and welcomed by the people of Earth as a kind of savior (REV. 6:2; note the bow without an arrow in his hand, denoting a peaceful, not war-like attitude).
~ Being ultimately rejected by Israel that refuses to worship him, he will turn upon the nation and seek to destroy it (DAN. 8:25; 11:36-37; 9:27; 2 THESS. 2:4; MATT. 24:15).
~ He and the False Prophet will ultimately know defeat at the Second Coming of Christ, Who will destroy the Beast with “the brightness of His coming”, casting them both alive into Gehenna, the Lake of Fire (2 THESS. 2:8; REV. 19:20).
CONCLUSION: Needless to say that this world is heading for a collision with catastrophe, a time of chaos created by globalists with the intent of grabbing power and assuming an oligarchy for themselves. Yet during this time of extreme distress, the Beast of Revelation will arise and claim this power for himself. Thus shall begin the last period of time in which sinful man will live autonomously and at its conclusion shall the LORD JESUS CHRIST RETURN –The BLESSED HOPE of the saints and establish His own reign of justice, righteousness, grace and truth!
ISAIAH 9:6-7 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
For more about the anti-Christ aka Matreiya, the New Spirituality, the Masonic and Theosophical Societies and how all of these tie together, please visit the web site LET US REASON and read the excellent article, The RIPENING - Planet Earth Welcomes Matreiya?
For yet more information about the anti-Christ, have a look at these materials:
Watch this video by Chuck Missler (Note: This author does not necessarily agree with everything that Dr. Missler's teaches, however this presentation is agreed upon):
The Beast or anti-Christ will not appear magically on the world scene and assume a kingdom, spontaneously conjured with a wave of his satanically powered 'magic wand'. In order to establish the reign of anti-Christ, Satan has had much work to do in preparing to achieve his end goal.
2 THESSALONIANS 2:9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
All the power of Satan, the host of fallen angels at his command, and his kingdom of darkness are all being used to bring about conditions conducive to the reception of the Beast on planet Earth and for the establishment of his One World Order.
Various “signs” are pointing the way by this insidious Pied Piper of Perdition. Lying wonders are being utilized to mesmerize humanity into a sense of destiny that will destroy it, outside of repentance and salvation of Jesus Christ.
Introduction: This portion of Ch. 14 is very relational in its content. There is the relationship that the Father has with the Son, and the Son with the Father – then there is the Holy Spirit. There is the relationship we saints have with Christ, and with the Father and the Spirit.
We are part of the family of GOD, no longer orphans (vs. 18), but adopted (ROM 8:15,23; GAL 4:5; EPH 1:5). This isn’t the typical idea of adoption we know here in the West. In Greek culture a mature male adult (not a relative) would sometimes be adopted to carry on the family line. At such a time they are “adopted” – in the sense that they are bequeathed all of the authority and privileges of the family name.
We were outside the family of GOD, but He adopted us as His own through none other than the LORD Jesus Christ Himself.
The text also deals with our labors, and how we are to draw from the Spirit, the way that the Son did during His earthly ministry. One might say we’re in “the family business”! But isn’t it truly a labor of love?
As I’ve said before: Only in working in the Kingdom of GOD can we find rest for our souls (MATT 11:28-30)!
INTRODUCTION: The ruler of this present age is Satan, aka the father of lies. And if the ruler is a pathological liar, what can be said of the people he rules over? If you take a good long look at our society and start marking all of the lies, deceptions, scandals and cover-ups, pretty soon you’ll realize we are surrounded by mostly lies!
“Socialism is a good thing!” “Evolution is science!” “People are basically good.” “It’s just a clump of cells!” “We’re all GOD’s children!” “All paths lead to GOD!” In a way, this one IS true; all paths DO lead to GOD in Judgment and condemnation except for one path, and ONE path ONLY! – the one path of life that is Christ, the Way to the Father.
Listen to this message as taught at SHINE BRIGHT Church in Tucson, AZ.
John the Apostle was given “The Revelation of Jesus Christ” that we recognize as being not only the last book of the Bible, but the final revelation of inspired Scripture delivered to us from the heart of GOD.
Let’s turn to REVELATION 5 where the all-important question of the ages was asked regarding the title deed (indicating ownership) of the Earth, that’s described there as a “scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals”: The question: “Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loosen its seals?”
Who can claim ownership? Notice that when this question was asked, Satan didn’t step forward and make that claim, even though currently, temporarily he is the ruler of this present world system (2 COR 4:4).
