But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat:
for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die. (Genesis 2:17)
Kingdom Access Denied - How and Why?
by Stella Paterson
We are bombarded on every side with news of "signs and wonders," "moves of God," "the mark of the beast," "wars and rumors of war" - the list is endless. Everyone is looking for some visible manifestation around which they can wrap their minds in an attempt to grasp the reality of what God is doing in these last days. Portions of Scripture have been taken so far out of context that the truth is more and more obscured in man's attempt to interpret what God has spoken. Today we have strange doctrines and grand presentations of "what is to come." And in every case Scripture passages are used to "validate" what is being put forth by these creatures of flesh - mere men and women.
Who do we believe? How do we sort through the myriads of web pages, book pages, or emails flooding our inboxes on a daily basis? When and where will it all end? How did the apostasy reach such magnitude without our seeing it? Do we really need to occupy our minds with so much "news" and so much "prophetic discernment?" When all is said and done, what is the real issue? What is the main message in God's Word?
Over the past several weeks the Lord has been speaking to me about writing this article. He has been quickening various Scripture passages to my spirit. And a few days ago, when I looked at a word meaning in the Greek, the "go ahead" came loud and clear - it is time to write! I am excited to share what the precious Holy Spirit has shown me, and I pray that He will quicken to you these treasures found in the Bible. Now let us look at one thing that will deny access to the Kingdom. Although I use the words "one thing," could it be that it is the most important thing?...[to full article]
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