CHRIST verses CONSTANTINE
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Arthur Owiti | Posted September 9, 2009
There is an ongoing two way reorganization of Christianity. Whereas one is a return to the true gospel based on the love of God, built by Jesus Christ, the other is the grand establishment of blasphemy based on love (lust) of the world, built by man.
The Lord said that he is the builder of his church. This shows us that the Lord owns the church, the bride of Christ. That is why he is justified to chasten her and protect her, because he bought her with a price, his own life. This is the love that Jesus Christ has for his church.
However as the devil entered the Garden of Eden to deceive man, he being a murderer and liar from beginning, comes into the church through false doctrines and blasphemy to deceive the church and separate her from Christ.
One incident of such entry is that of the Roman Empire’s ‘marriage’ with the church in Rome. This event joined the Politics of the world with Religion, in this case Christianity. Constantine saw it as gain to bring order in the church for his own purpose of building his empire. The Church , tired of persecution, did not mind the order ,which would bring the end of persecution and gain in government positions .They were both driven by lust of the world-- for riches, power and glory.
THE FOUNDATION OF CONSTANTINE ’S CHURCH, FALSE VINE:
--- Replacement of the one elect, Israel
The Constantine church did not consider that it was grafted to the natural olive tree. In their arrogance they forsook it, focusing on the wild olive tree .There is no mention of the one elect of Jews and Gentiles in Jesus Christ in the creeds. Hence the Catholic (Universal) church replaced the one elect of Israel. Hence the presence of Anti Semitism in the Constantine/Man controlled churches yesterday and today.
--- The Replacement of the Melchizedek order
Restoration of a Levitical Order, using New Testament scriptures on an Old Testament man building, carnal man control order--cathedrals are the temples of worship, Christmas Easter days are Church feast days, priests in garments are the Levites of the church etc…
--- Replacement of the Lordship of Jesus Christ
The headship of carnal man over a spiritual body (disorder and blasphemy) through the papal position or prime overseer of the faith. Also creating hierarchy in the church, Nicolaitanes doctrine. Like Jezebel, the Bride usurped authority from the Bridegroom by not being subject to his sayings and creating new theology. Hence this Jezebel plays out in the worship of Mary in the Catholic Church and the bishophood of women in Protestant and Evangelical churches.
---- Replacement of the Word of God
By creating creeds and statement of faiths. The word of God is the foundation of the faith, not theological explanations or revelations from men. They replaced truth with twisted scriptures by men, lies.
Replacement is a form of rejection. This is rejection of the faith delivered once to the saints. They reject the true builder of the church, Jesus Christ and his doctrine and put Man as the builder of the church... blasphemy.
EUROPE AND ‘STATE CHURCH ’
This type of Christianity compacted the official Church with Politicians, making them one in agreement. This went on until the reformation where Luther rejected some of the doctrines of the Catholic Church and broke away.
However Luther did not deal with the Constantine Root which was the base of official Christianity .Thus instead of uprooting it, the reformation allowed nationalization of the system of Church and State in Europe. The reformation thus led to:
* Roman Catholic Church in Italy and France ---Holy Roman Emperor and Pope
* Anglican Church/Church of England -- The King, Head of the Church
* Lutheran Church in Germany and other Scandinavian countries --- King and Church relationship
The national churches enthroned the Kings and the Kings protected the churches. Just as the false prophet will lead the world to worship the Antichrist.
Moreover economy was bound to the political wing or King and his nobles (today’s elite).Thus politics and religion and economy were and are in one agreement. This is the current Western system that is employed globally, even in Islamic countries having a similar politico- economic -religious system.
Despite doctrinal differences in the Protestant and Catholic churches, they are still united by the Apostles creed and Nicene creed .They believe they are the universal church, the 'catholic church', not one elect, the church of the Lord Jesus Christ.
AMERICA AND THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Some of those who opposed this and saw wickedness in this order in the church immigrated to America. However, as they settled, others went on to establish a similar order even though the American constitution claims to separate church and State. Many of the drafters of the constitution were both Theologians Church leaders and Politicians, covert evidence of a 'Constantine Root/Union'.
What is interesting is that the Evangelical church in America did not wholly subscribe to the Constantine Root by employing its historic creeds; until she became earthly minded and IRS policy demanded for creeds for tax exemption. In a subtle way this makes government/ politicians the lord of the churches, yet Jesus paid tax.
Thus the official tax exempt American church is connected to the State, covertly. Those which are not and do not involve themselves in politics, are not connected to the State. The Lord Jesus still has his sheep there.
Moreover creeds are trap to Evangelical churches to be part of the Constantine root of Man control of the spiritual life of the people---because most Evangelical Christians loathe the Catholic Church doctrine making it difficult for the leaders to openly tell them to hold the Apostles and Nicene creeds. Yet the doctrines of many Evangelical churches have a Roman Catholic root.
EMPIRE AND ‘THE IMPERIAL CHURCH ’
Every empire has its religious aspect that inspires it. In Daniel's time Babylon ordered idol worship over all tongues and nations it ruled. When the European powers colonized Africa they employed their state churches for objects of political conquest. Thus the Catholic Church was a sign of French control, The Episcopalian/Anglican church, British control.
The British Empire (which set the foundation of today’s globalization) succeeded worldwide, because it was strong economically thus could fund military conquests and most of all and most forgotten, it had a strong religious front that inspired and sanctified her conquest. Joining the army was a God given duty, a Christian virtue. Britain’s success made some of them believe they were at par with Israel in the times of King David. Patriotism and faith were one in Britain at that time.
There is nothing new under the sun. Thus we have seen the same Religious Empire mentality with America, where the political elite employs American churches as spheres of influence in a region. This was Constantine’s idea of Christianity…a tool for Empire expansion and stability.
One common fact of religious empires is that they murder their enemies in the name of God. This is why the antichrist empowered by Satan, will murder of true saints will be sanctioned by the false prophet who will have led antichrist lovers to worship the antichrist.
Empire is also about control of politics, religion and economy of others-- the 3 main ingredients of a 'nation'. Globally there is a crisis and confusion and disorder in economy, politics and religion .The crisis is preparing way for one who will bring order in the politics, the economy and religion of the world. The prophetic scriptures say this is the Antichrist, who will bring order control world politics, world economy and world religion, like Constantine desired in most of the world.
However, it is the religious aspect that will be key because he will be empowered by Satan; the creature, a powerful carnal man, will declare himself Creator in the place where God the Creator and Redeemer has chosen to place his name on earth, in the temple, in the city of the great King, Jerusalem --- it will be the highest blasphemy and the complete revelation of the man of sin.
This Constantine Root /Union, where the religious aspect is compounded with State is a counterfeit of the true kingdom of God, where the one Israel , believing Jew and Gentile, are Kings and Priests in Jesus Christ the King of Kings, in his kingdom . We shall take up this position on earth, WHEN JESUS CHRIST COMES IN HIS POWER AND GLORY. This is where the great detour of the wicked Dominion theology occurs; -- impatience on their part in wanting to redeem the world for Christ.
DOMINION CHURCH CO- REDEEMER -DOCTRINE
For the dominion church it is time to redeem the world and apostate church for Christ
One pastor in Kenya who holds this doctrine said that even if Constantine’s pagan holidays and church building doctrine and hierarchy are unscriptural, we as Christians can redeem them for God's glory. They have redeemed Christmas, Easter, cathedrals, for Christ.
So you find these types of Christians who know about the false Christ and doctrines in Christendom redeeming for Christ or what they call end time revival. 'Let us be united but don't destroy our denominations' is what they sing. This is especially in the Charismatic circles of Christendom.
Some Christians who know the truth have changed it into a lie by compromising it either by not speaking out or coming out. They prefer to take dominion over the rot in Christendom. This makes them co redeemer with Christ in taking dominion over the world. They stand in the position of Mary in the Roman Catholic Church hence evidence of employing Catholic teachings/Catholic root in the Evangelical Church in the name of Dominion
Their redemption is not about truth and Jesus taking his rightful place but about them being in authority, greed and the praise of men. This happens in the Anglican/Episcopalian circles in East Africa where born again Christians from the renewal movement were and are given top positions so as not to expose doctrinal errors and lose members or leave the church.
In America, Hollywood, Science, the media and the military are on the redemption process. Not forgetting the craze of Christian universities which are set up to create manpower for the new kingdom. They proudly say the earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof as a basis of redemption and loving the world.
Most important in the redemption process is the Politics and Law. In Kenya we have Christian MPs or congressmen some of whom are 'ministers of God ‘! When do these ministers pray or care for the sheep with sound doctrine and physical support when they are busy with political matters?? They must be failing on one front if not all.
Moreover, some so called church leaders beseech the president on ministerial appointments so as to appease their tribesmen who happen to be a majority in their church. Colonial/Empire Christianity is what drives these false churches whereas there are true Christians rejecting this political Christianity.
This redemption is the way to Hell. Daniel 2 shows us that Jesus Christ shall destroy the man made image, which is the kingdoms of this world. So why should Christians be part of such kingdoms...will they not become enemies of Christ? These people will be part and parcel of the Antichrist rule and worship if they insist on taking Christian control of politics.
Conferences in Africa concerning religion and politics, where they are calling for change in government expose a sinister plot. In my opinion African Christians should not be surprised if coups, fundamental changes or militarization of government will in the near future take place in the midst of the global crisis and rising NWO that is wreaking havoc in the world(though some African countries have covertly militarized governments as of now)
CONCLUSION
My point in all this is that the foundation matters for our faith to endure. Remember in the New Testament the epistles apart from instruction, also remind believers about the words they heard at the beginning. That is the simplicity of Christ…all that was said at the beginning, his words and the apostles doctrine in the New Testament, are what we are to cling on for doctrine.
Sadly many Christians today cling more on the sayings of Luther, the sayings of Calvin, sayings of Adam Smith, sayings of Karl Marx; the sayings of Freud, sayings of dead theologians...the words of pastors. You hear a Christian fondly say ‘Pastor G said this…Prophet B said do this … when what was said is contrary to God’s word. Like the Bereans, one should take what that man said and measure it against what ‘Jesus said’ or ‘ It is written’ by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. These sayings of men are the foundation of their faith instead of the sayings of Jesus Christ.
Yes, one has liberty to study those sayings of men and test them against the word of God so that you hold on what is good and reject the false. Their sayings are to be a confirmation of what the word of God has said and not contrary because the word of God is wholesome having everything we need for godliness. Sadly some of those theologians lied in the name of the Lord because they did not rightly divide the word of truth nor properly use the scriptures .Let God be true and every man a liar. The word of God is truth, from the beginning to the end.
You are either on the true foundation of Jesus Christ, the truth or the corrupt foundation of man, Constantine, which is of now, the Antichrist to be revealed. Just because a house is well furnished and looks beautiful does not mean that it will stand a storm. So long as its foundation is weak it will fall when attacked by a storm.
This applies to our faith. Just because one preaches pseudo truth messages with scriptures, does not mean he is right. If the foundation is not Christ and his doctrine, then one has no business considering such a preacher; who is determined to reject the sayings of Jesus Christ.
Like Jesus Christ our King, we are not of the kingdoms of this world. Patiently watch and wait for the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ to crush them. Reject any form of redeeming the governments for Christ. It is blasphemy…to take the position of Christ ...just like the church in Rome did in Constantine’s day.
If the foundations be destroyed what shall the righteous do?
