EO Responds To
Emails 11-22-09
(EMAIL) To whom it may conern, Last night, with a few of my friends, I contacted a spirit, using an Ouija board. I am in 11th grade, and am 17. I do not think that my experience has made me any less Christian, nor has it put me in the disfavor of GOD. I am Anglican/Episcopalian, but I feel like the article you wrote is misleading to all Christians.
First of all, let me tell you about my experience. We contacted a ten-year-old boy named Harrison using the Ouija board, who was exceptionally nice and considerate. My friends and I asked him how he died, and he spelled that his father had killed his entire family. When we asked him if he was religious when he was alive, he brought the pointer to "no". When we asked if he was religious now, he brought the pointer to "yes". Then, when we asked if he was in heaven, he brought the pointer to "yes". This is where your article makes incorrect assumptions; that an Ouija experience will always be dangerous (though I believe sometimes it can). Harrison said he was in heaven, and then continued to tell how he missed his mom, by repeatedly spelling out M-A-M-A. If you can honestly tell me that it is enough to convince GOD, that by using the board to communicate to a ten-year-old spirit, to put me in his disfavor and possibly even send me to hell, then I believe that what you believe is unreasonable and cruel. We were doing a good dead by talking to Harrison, as he also stated that he was not able (for some unknown reason) to talk to his mom in heaven.
Just because it says in the Bible that attempting to speak with spirits is bad (for lack of a better term), doesnt mean that doing to in a reasonable way should be condemned (keep in mind that it was written by men, often based on their personal biases or beliefs, but nonetheless with GOD's influence). I do not believe that by using the Ouija I have done a severe, unkind act to GOD, but instead have tried to gain a further understanding of my faith, and even the afterlife. I am not asking you to change your article, because I respect your thought and beliefs, but instead to think about the assumptions and demands you make on the curiosity of humans. Overall, I would definitely try to re-connect with Harrison, and I believe that GOD wouldn't be any more the angry at me.
Thanks for reading, and please send your response if you deem it necessary,
(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. You did NOT contact a 10 year boy who is in heaven, but was not religious when alive! Instead, you contacted a demon, who lied to you about his identity and those other things. Remember: The devil and the demons who work with him are not moral. They are trying to mislead people away from God or keep people deceived.
Seemingly, through (1) curiosity and (2) a flat out rejection of what the Bible says, you were actually in touch with a demon! He lied to you, yet you believe him over God’s truth.
How God views your disobedience has nothing to do with what you think about it, especially since you downplay the vital significance of what the Scriptures teach. You have sinned! End of discussion. YOU need God’s mercy and forgiveness.
But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death. (Rev 21:8)
If you are wise, you will remove that tool of the devil, the ouija board, from your house ASAP and burn it. If you don’t close that spiritual “door” you opened through the ouija board you are in for trouble from spirit beings. You can do that by asking God for mercy, renouncing what you did and the ouija board, then destroying it. That thing is no play toy! Get rid of it for your own good.
You need Biblical salvation. Please read this http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/salvationps.htm
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(EMAIL) ...I have a big problem. In the past I have let myself become lukewarm so me and my wife don't argue. I really want to live for the Lord and feel that my wifes worldly, childish and self-centered attitudes are seriously damaging our family. She knows that I want to fasion our family around Jesus but she is very mouthy and self willed I try to show her our of Gods word but she keeps bringing up the fact that I'm imperfect and have gotten mad (when she kept argueing with me and judging me)and broke a computer monitor and door and said things I shouldn't have I try to teel her that that is the past and a wife should respect her husband and listen to Jesus and listen to me. I provide well for my family and love them if Jesus said for me to obey my wife I really don't think it would be all that hard for me. When I'm at work I take a lot of responsibillity that isn't mine because thats what my boss expercts and therfore it's my job. I really think our problem is she doesn't see this as Jesus’ command but mine. Also I don't think she sees me as a biblical husband but rather just as ___________.(I also get lead into arguements and end up sinning like yelling and sometimes brake stuff)I want to be a godly man please help me and my wife. God Bless.
(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Your wife is dragging you down spiritually. Hence, you must stop allowing her to anger you to that degree. You must draw strength from God. Repent of your own sins and look to him. Stand strong for Biblical truths. If your wife remains wicked don’t let her drag you to hell with her. Guard your heart. Remember 1 Tim. 5:22b. God bless you.
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(EMAIL) hi. my name is ____. and i have read ur web page. and i have a question?. ahm... ur web page is all about the prophecies of nostradamus ryt?. ahm.. i just want to know about the MAYANS??. about the 2012 rumors??. the mayans have a calendar ryt?. and they predict the end of our world in 2012. i just want to know if its true???. because the NASA also says that its true. because of the so called PLANET X?. that planet X is a half size of the sun and has a wrong orbit?. they say that the planet X's orbit is comint to our solar system. I just really wanna know about the predictions of the mayans. if they're really true. i dont say that I am trying to questions GOD powers?. I.. I just wanna know. because. no one knows when will be the end ryt?. and we dont know if GOD really put an end to us at 2012?. please reply. thank you.
(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. The Mayans had a calendar which ends in 2012. No one knows why it ended then. The Mayans were NOT prophets of God. The media is really trying to pump 2012 with every source they can find. Don’t be rattled.
What we can be sure of is: The Biblical message. That message is, Jesus is coming to earth again after certain events occur. December 21, 2012 is NOT enough time for that! Also, God promises he will never again destroy the earth by water (flood), Gen. 9. Hence, the 2012 reports of worldwide flooding can NOT be true.
ROUGH days are ahead with billions dying, according to Revelation. Go by it alone—not the reports of what the Mayan calendar says. (Remember, Nostradamus was a false prophet and sorcerer.)
Have you read this http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/salvationps.htm GOD BLESS YOU.
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(EMAIL) The Bible teaches that there will be rewards in heaven. Those works that produce nothing good will be burned but the person himself will be saved. How does this square with your belief that if a person dies after committing certain sins, he's hell bound?
(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. The works that are burned up were GOOD deeds done with a wrong motive. Please read Mt. 6:1-20. That is the ONLY place we read of why rewards are lost. Jesus said it will be over praying, fasting and giving to the poor with the wrong motives! (It is NOT like Stanley and others say by adultery, witchcraft, etc. that rewards are lost!) The truths in Mt. 6 do NOT oppose what we teach in the slightest way.
To watch a video where this very issue is addressed, please view the video at the top of this page http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/cat1c.htm There are also MANY articles which should help you here too.
Please consider getting our 801 page book refuting eternal security entitled, “The Believer’s Conditional Security.” There is MUCH in it that can help you better understand this salvation related subject. http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/whatsnew.htm This book is the most exhaustive and comprehensive refutation to eternal security ever written. It has never been refuted and never will, even though thousands of Baptists ministers have it!
Please consider signing up for our weekly email teachings, updates, etc. If interested, you can do that here http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/contact.htm
Remember Gal. 6:8,9 is a SALVATION passage not a rewards passage. GOD BLESS YOU.
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(EMAIL) I always go to my e mail specifically to hear from you! always a blessing. I hope all is well and the message you so faithfully discharge is making that much needed impact. The Lord said my yolk is easy and my burden is light. In the testimonies it is so evident!! christians finally find true freedom, and pleasing our savior at the same time, how strange but not really.... My thoughts and prayers are with you
(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Thank you for your much needed support. We are refuting and exposing dangerous false doctrines, which many who should know, refuse to acknowledge. Consequently, many people are irritated by our teachings to the place where we have been slandered and called unsaved. It gets lonely at times, but the Comforter is ever present to help us.
We are under the belief that most people love sin and will gravitate toward any teacher/s who will make allowances for what they are doing (2 Tim. 4:3,4). Such want to hold on to their sins, while thinking they are guaranteed heaven because of a past time when saved.
Our days are perilous as our country falls apart in various ways. The whole world is getting prepared for the antichrist. Therefore, Rev. 12:11 will be most important for that last generation, whenever it comes.... Your friendship and co-laboring are greatly appreciated. GOD BLESS YOU.
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(EMAIL) I believe in the 5 points of calvinism. The god of this earth has blinded you to the truth. Calvinism is true and supported by the bible. You are taking verses out of contexed and bending it to support your view I pray that the Lord and the Holy Spirit open your eyes to the truth. Calvinism is true you are wrong
(RESPONSE) You have said NOTHING significant. You have only given your opinion and personal belief (and hope). Calvinism is NOT supported by Scripture. The most DEADLY point is the fifth point—once saved always saved (the perseverance of the saints). The sooner you realize this the better it will be for you. You would like me to believe Peter retained his salvation when he disowned Jesus 3 times and fell away. That is a disgusting thought. Here is plenty of info to help you, if that is possible http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/calvinismrefuted.htm
Please consider getting our 801 page book refuting eternal security entitled, "The Believer's Conditional Security." There is MUCH in it that can help you better understand this salvation related subject. http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/whatsnew.htm This book is the most exhaustive and comprehensive refutation to eternal security ever written. It has never been refuted and never will, even though thousands of Baptists ministers have it!
Please consider signing up for our weekly email teachings, updates, etc. If interested, you can do that here http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/contact.htm
Remember Gal. 6:8,9 is a SALVATION passage not a rewards passage. GOD BLESS YOU.
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(EMAIL) Paul said he had to run to win the race. Many mistakenly beleve this means he wasn't sure of his salvation. But he and the other apostles had assurance of salvation. I think you never really left all your catholic teachings behind. Catholics are taught that its the sin of presumption to have assurance of salvation.
(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Unfortunately for you, you are embracing a demonic view of the believer’s security, which will help drag you to hell. You are not asking a question, but trying to correct and teach with a presupposed doctrinal position. You do not seem open for help. Until you become teachable, there is very little we can offer regarding Scripture.
EVERYTHING we believe is backed with Scripture. There is no Catholicism here. The only assurance of salvation is for the present tense follower of Jesus who has Christ. To think you will go to heaven even though you disown Jesus and fall like David is a major deception which reflects your twisted version of grace and how greatly you have been deceived.
GOD BLESS YOU.
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(EMAIL) Hi, I'm a Catholic and there are a few things that are misleading about your scapular page.
1. The promises of the Scapular only apply to those who wear it faithfully. 2. It is a sacramental, not a sacrament, and its true purpose is to be a statement of faith and a reminder to ourselves of our Baptismal promises 3. The Church does not teach, and has never taught, that the Scapular is some magic piece of cloth that is a new way to heaven. Christ is the only way to heaven, and the Scapular serves to point us to Christ.
Next time, please do not pick and choose what you will and will not say about the Scapular. Either present the whole story or none of it. Considering that Christ is the Way, the TRUTH, and the Life, you should want to present the truth.
In addition, there are clearly some misconceptions on the theology of Mary as mediatrix, and for your own sake, it might be best if you didn't make such brash statements about it unless you truly understand what the Church teaches and believes.
1. Mary is co-mediatrix, not sole mediatrix. 2. Mary's fiat in Luke 2 is a definite cooperation with the grace of God. Through her yes she aided in mediating the grace of God to humankind, namely by carrying Christ. 3. Mary has always held a prominent place among Christians. She was there at the crucifixion, given to us by Christ to be our own mother, and was present in the upper room at the Pentecost. 4. Even the Reformer Martin Luther could see the prominence of the Blessed Virgin.
I thank you for listening to what I have to say and I hope that even if you choose not to believe what the Church teaches, that you will at least present it truthfully in the future. Thank you,
(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. There is NOTHING in the brown scapular teaching which is not the darkened view of Catholicism http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/scapular.htm You need to stop misrepresenting what we have stated about the brown scapular, etc. AND stop trying to magnify a Biblical truth as being the message of Catholicism! You wrote:
Christ is the Way, the TRUTH, and the Life....
WHY are you trying to portray Catholicism as that? If you are a Catholic you should know Fatima, which has been endorsed by Catholicism and believed by hundreds of millions, clearly says Mary is “the way” to God, with NO mention of Jesus. Furthermore, the rosary says, Mary is our “life” and such is openly stated and embraced by multitudes. WHY try to deceive us? It won’t change these serious problems. You should be trying to get Catholicism to change their teachings!
It is a hard thing for Christians, at times, to get a cultist to admit what he really believes. It is to your disadvantage to deceive yourself like this. Catholicism with its false plan of salvation will drag you to hell unless you change. Therefore, why try to present it in a nice light?
Also, Mary is NOT co-mediator or co-redeemer! She is NOT the mediatrix and dispenser of all graces! She had NO prominent role among the early Christians in the book of Acts or even with the Lord Jesus.
As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.” He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” (Luke 11:27,28)
Your Mary is not the Mary of the Bible. The real Mary has NOTHING to do with our salvation. To call on her at the hour of your death will surely land you in hell. Stephen prayed to Jesus at the hour of his death (Acts 7:59,60). Why don’t you do the same? It has to be okay. Mary can NOT hear you when you pray TO her. She is NOT the sinless queen of heaven and hope of sinners. It is dangerous to view her that way.
Luther has nothing to do with truth! One must go by the Bible ALONE (2 Tim. 3:16,17), which Catholicism rejects to support its many fabrications about the brown scapular, Mary, etc. Catholicism is not “the church.” The church consists of real Christians, including us who are following Jesus but not Catholicism.
Your SOUL is in the greatest danger. Go by the Biblical message for your own good. Have you read our book, “Is This The Mary of The Bible?” It can help you, if you are open to Scripture. http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/marybook.htm
To come to initial salvation you MUST turn from your idols (including Mary) and place a submissive faith in Jesus for salvation. TRUST IN JESUS 100% FOR SALVATION, not the sacraments, Mary, being a Catholic, etc. Ponder Acts 20:21. God bless you.
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(EMAIL) Please explain to me how you use David as example when questioning people as to there belief in OSAS evangelism. Thanks for your time.
(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. For a person to teach King David retained his salvation after the adultery and/or murder was committed is to say indirectly that any saved person today can likewise do the same detestable thing/s and remain saved. Hence, it would be a license for immorality to teach or believe that, which is the heart of Calvinism and even some who reject eternal security.
Similar to David is Peter, who disowned Jesus. The same point can be made with him. To say Peter did not lose his salvation is to say a Christian can do the same (disown Jesus 3 times and fall away) yet remain saved. That too is a clear indicator of a license for immorality and doctrine of demons.
Please consider getting our 801 page book refuting eternal security entitled, “The Believer’s Conditional Security.” There is MUCH in it that can help you better understand this salvation related subject. http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/whatsnew.htm This book is the most exhaustive and comprehensive refutation to eternal security ever written. It has never been refuted and never will, even though thousands of Baptists ministers have it!
Please consider signing up for our weekly email teachings, updates, etc. If interested, you can do that here http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/contact.htm
Remember Gal. 6:8,9 is a SALVATION passage not a rewards passage. GOD BLESS YOU.
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(EMAIL) I have a couple of questions for the writer of the 'skull and crossbones award' given to Spiros Zodhiates. How do you know for sure that Spiros is not right in assuming that he has eternal security made available through his savior Jesus? How do you know that Jesus is going to decide that you are right and Spiros is wrong. Because you seem to think that the bible explicitly says that you can fall from grace. It doesnt say that. It says BOTH!!!! It says in one place that you have grace and 'no man can snatch my son out of my Fathers hand" In another it says that you can fall from grace. Did you ever consider that BOTH of the these options could be true? Did you consider that Just Maybe God might make a off the cuff decision? Did you consider that Jesus has the final say? Did you consider that he is also a man as well as God? He might decide to make a rock go to heaven!!!! ...And also why did you relate the 'skull and crossbones' to Spiros?...
(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. It has already been shown that Spiros was teaching wrongly. We have also shown that eternal security is THE HERESY. Apparently, you just want to send a critical email without any consideration of our various points. Paul wrote:
You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. (Gal 5:4)
In Gal. 5:1-3 it is clear Paul’s concern was for Christians being deceived into thinking dangerously wrong about the importance of circumcision. The “no man can snatch my son out of my Father’s hand” must be understood in context, which eternal security people do NOT do! You have referred to the following passage, so let’s take a close look at it:
John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and THEY FOLLOW ME. John 10:28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. John 10:29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.
Please note that the ones that will “never perish” or get “snatched” from God’s hand, according to Jesus’ teaching, are only the ones that FOLLOW HIM. Also, the Greek tense of the word “follow” in v. 27 is a CONTINUOUS TENSE. Hence, this verse does NOT allow for one to stray into wickedness and maintain their salvation as it has been misused to teach. Please remember this.
God has the final word, but he has already told us what that would be in the Bible. We MUST endure to the END to be saved (Mt. 10:22; Heb. 3:14; Rev. 2:10,11).
What is wrong with our beliefs? We believe that we are saved by grace (Eph. 2:8,9) but we can fall from grace (Gal. 5:2-4). We are justified by faith (Rom. 5:1) but our faith can become shipwrecked (1 Tim. 1:19,20) and cease to exist (Lk. 8:13; Rom. 11:19-23). We are not under the law (Rom. 6:14,15) but if you live according to the sinful nature you will die (Rom. 8:13). Paul taught against legalism (Gal. 5:3,4) but he also taught that no immoral, impure or greedy person has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God (Eph. 5:5-7). We are not saved by works (Eph. 2:8,9) but to reap eternal life and not destruction you must sow to please the Spirit and not the sinful nature (Gal. 6:8,9). God is faithful to us (1 Jn. 1:9; 1 Cor. 10:13) but we must be faithful to him to the very end of our lives to escape the lake of fire or second death (Rev. 2:10,11). God surely loves us (Jn. 3:16; Mk. 10:21; Rom. 8:35-39) but those who inherit the kingdom of God love God (Jam 2:5; 1 Cor. 2:9) and to love God means to obey his commands (Jn. 14:15; 1 Jn. 5:3). We have freedom in Christ (Gal. 5:1) but this freedom is not to indulge the sinful nature (Gal. 5:13; 1 Pet 2:16).
Please consider getting our 801 page book refuting eternal security entitled, "The Believer's Conditional Security." There is MUCH in it that can help you better understand this salvation related subject. http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/whatsnew.htm This book is the most exhaustive and comprehensive refutation to eternal security ever written. It has never been refuted and never will, even though thousands of Baptists ministers have it!
Please consider signing up for our weekly email teachings, updates, etc. If interested, you can do that here http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/contact.htm
Remember Gal. 6:8,9 is a SALVATION passage not a rewards passage. GOD BLESS YOU.