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 I was hit with the news that Miriam Franklin from the website, www.endtimespropheticwords.wordpress.com has been sued for multiple counts of fraud.
I hope Miriam Franklin is NOT Guilty of these crimes. NEWS UPDATE – It has been proved without a shadow of a doubt that Miriam Franklin from Endtimes Prophetic Words, is the same Miriam Rosalind Franklin who owned Diggory Press. (read comments below)
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[Notes by DTW - Yes, it is unfortunate that Miriam from ETPF is the same Miriam Rosalind Franklin from Diggory Press and Meadow books publishing.
DTW will now analyse the situation from a Biblical perspective as to why things when so wrong. After reading her blog especially the comments section where people asked Miriam questions the following became very clear:
ERROR No.1 She is does not believe in a future rapture, because her eschatology beliefs are Amillennial –Amillennialism is the idea that there will not be a future literal 1000 year reign of Jesus Christ upon the earth. (Revelation 20:1-6). The Latin prefix ameans “no” while the term millennium is Latin for 1000 years – Amillennialism thus meaning “no 1000 years”.
→ PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING: Miriam Franklin – End Times Prophetic Words ‘Prophetess’ a Fraud? [UPDATED] THEN PLACE A COMMENT ←
 On many occasions you will hear Angus Buchan near the end of his preaching shout out loud, “…..waiting for the Manifestation of the Sons of God”. But what does he mean by this? Well today I will explain to you exactly what Angus Buchan believes.
Romans 8:19“19For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. 20For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, 21Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.”
In the Latter Rain Movement they have what they call the ‘Manifest Sons of God’ where they twist the above scripture to mean that some will obtain immortality by incarnating Jesus Christ before He returns.
→ PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING: The ‘Manifest Sons of God’ belief of Angus Buchan THEN PLACE A COMMENT ←
 The Third Intifada
Prof. Johan Malan, Mossel Bay, South Africa (April 2011) www.bibleguidance.co.za
The widening circle of Arab uprisings in the Middle East is a cause of great concern to Christians, Jews, and all people who prefer peaceful solutions to violent struggles in settling political, religious and other disputes. The situation is rapidly deteriorating as the revolutions spread from one country to another, everywhere aimed at bringing down the local government and replacing it with an “Islamic people’s government”. The circle of violence is closing in on Israel and the scene is already set for a “Third Intifada” by the Palestinians and their millions of militant supporters in neighbouring Muslim countries.
Although the securing of human rights is offered as an excuse for the present uprisings, there is clearly a very strong Islamic motivation for the revolts. Islamic jihads (so-called ‘holy wars’) became an ever increasing phenomenon in modern times after the restoration of Israel in 1948. By the early 1980s Islamic revolutions were already so firmly established that Prof. E. Gellner wrote in his book, Muslim Society, (1983): “It is evident that Islam enjoys the biggest political support of all the world’s religions during the 20th century… It is able to generate intense revolutionary fervour and to combine with extreme radicalism. As a means for political mobilisation Islam has surpassed Marxism, as well as all other religions.”
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 Hillsong - Kingdom Now Theology Not a Kingdom Now
Prof. Johan Malan, Mossel Bay, South Africa (April 2011) www.bibleguidance.co.za
It is of the greatest importance that Christians should expect a future kingdom – not a kingdom now, during the church dispensation. One of the very serious forms of deception, which the Christian church worldwide is exposed to, emanates from wrongly interpreted promises and commands that we should establish a visible kingdom here and now. An orientation of this nature is the breeding-ground for spiritual deception since it offers Satan’s alternate kingdom the opportunity of holding out to believers something else than that which the Bible promises us for the present dispensation: a different faith, a different way of life, a different status, a different world, and ultimately a different Christ and a different kingdom.
Kingdom now theology, also referred to as kingdom theology or dominionism, is founded upon a large number of false premises. It deviates from the pure doctrine of the Bible in a number of ways. The following 20 characteristics of our present position in the world refute a kingdom orientation for the church dispensation:
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 What is FNB’s eWallet? Well when I first heard about it on TV I nearly had a small heart attack. If eWallet catches on which it will, because I believe First National Bank is the UN’s New World Order bank of choice for South Africa, then it will be a quite a big step towards moving South Africa towards a cashless society. Your SIM Card becomes your bank account. Your cellphone will become the device to do all your banking and purchases.
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eWallet allows FNB customers to send money to anyone with a valid SA cell number. The money is transferred instantly and can be used to buy prepaid airtime, send money to another cellphone and more…
→ PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING: FNB’s eWallet – One step closer to eMark of the Beast THEN PLACE A COMMENT ←
 The Nibiru or Planet X Hoax
Prof. Johan Malan, Mossel Bay, South Africa (March 2011) - www.bibleguidance.co.za
In our article on the end-time and related events, Prophecies on 2011 and 2012 – Are They Reliable? we also included examples of false, extra-biblical prophecies which are hoaxes that only serve the purpose of confusing and scaring people. Some of these predictions are derived from conspiracy theories based upon highly doubtful sources of information, which are in most cases little more than wild speculation or figments of people’s imagination. Some of the theories have an outright occult origin, being either based on mystical ideas entertained in pagan religions (e.g. the Aztec and Mayan calendars), or on alleged contact that psychic channellers have made with aliens.
The hard fact of the matter is that there is no Planet X which is supposedly the tenth planet of our solar system, and which is on a collision course with Planet Earth. The date of December 2012 for the end of the world has no biblical or scientific credibility. Please read more about this subject in the article below, in which a leading NASA scientist answers the diverse questions posed to him in this regard.
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 The Biblical Scenario for the End-time
Prof. Johan Malan, Mossel Bay, South Africa (March 2011)
The Bible contains a wealth of information on the end-time, and particularly on conditions in the Middle East. The restoration of Israel in their God-given land is an important theme in the Bible. The hostility which they experience from neighbouring nations (specifically the Arab nations) is discussed in detail in the Bible. It is even indicated that at a certain stage Israel will be besieged by a global force. According to the Bible, Israel and Jerusalem are not only the focal points for Christ’s end-time world government, but at an earlier stage also for that of the Antichrist, who will be followed and worshipped by all nations (Rev. 13:3-4,7). Big wars are prophesied for this time, also major natural disasters (Matt. 24:6-7). Serious religious deception and a virulent campaign of hatred against Jews and Christians will occur, which will strongly manifest in the Middle East (Matt. 24:4-5, 23-27; Zech. 12:2-3).
→ PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING: ‘Democratic Turmoil’ in the Arab World (Part 3) THEN PLACE A COMMENT ←
 E-Democracy and Saudi Arabia
Prof. Johan Malan, Mossel Bay, South Africa (March 2011) – www.bibleguidance.co.za
The worldwide quest for democracy has entered a new phase with the large-scale utilisation of the electronic media – particularly the TV, internet and cell phones. These amenities allow for extended public participation in any matters of general interest, particularly also political and socio-economic matters. The electronic media expedite the transmission of information, images, sound recordings and video footage all over the world, also into restricted areas. In this way much more public support is mustered for a particular cause, and the intensive use of such aides even have the potential to organise and inspire global movements.
When the organising of participatory democratic movements is extensively driven by the use of electronic media such a system may be described as an “e-democracy”. This term refers to the use of information technologies and communication technologies in the execution of political and governance objectives. Obviously, these facilities may also be used by dissident groups to exchange information and rally themselves for the promotion of one or other democratic cause.
→ PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING: ‘Democratic Turmoil’ in the Arab World (Part 2) THEN PLACE A COMMENT ←
 Could Western Democracy Be an Option Here?
Prof. Johan Malan, Mossel Bay, South Africa (March 2011) - www.bibleguidance.co.za
The widespread turmoil in the Arab world has caused unprecedented political instability in North Africa and the Middle East and threatens to plunge the entire region into the troubled waters of anarchy. This turn of events was a big shock to most people who have started adapting to a political landscape characterised by moderate dictatorships, and a few radical ones too, which are obviously a cause for concern. It has already become apparent that a serious degree of social unrest, economic disruption and political volatility could follow upon the sudden breakdown of existing authority structures. Such changes are not evolutionary but revolutionary, and may inflict political and economic wounds that will take a very long time to heal.
→ PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING: ‘Democratic Turmoil’ in the Arab World (Part 1) THEN PLACE A COMMENT ←
 Twisting God’s Word For Gain – Christians Continue To Give Money To Con Men
Peter Popoff has been preaching about God and money for decades.
His shows that he pays BET and other cable and TV channels to appear on are non-stop crusades about spirituality and overcoming addictions, but most of all, they’re about helping people erase mountains of debt.
“I’m telling you that God teaches in His word that He wants to cancel, erase, wipe out, obliterate your debt,” Popoff says in a video ad.
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 Rick Warren considered a Dhimmi By The Muslim Brotherhood
Rick Warren spoke at the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) national conference
Islam –The 2009 Islamic Society Convention
Based in Plainfield, [Illinois -- not Indiana, as In Plain Site say], the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) is an umbrella organization for Muslim groups across the country. The annual convention, now in its 46th year, regularly draws more than 30,000 people for lectures, prayer and socializing.
On Saturday, July 4th 2009 attendees of the 46th annual convention, with the Theme of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, were addressed by Rick Warren of Saddleback church who told them that “the two largest faiths on the planet must work together to combat stereotypes and solve global problems”, and “Some problems are so big you have to team tackle them,”
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 Suffice in Correction
Is there a logical reason for HARDSHIPS in the presence of a LOVING GOD?
Job 2:10 …….What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?……..
The Last Days and The Last Day.
Before we do get to the topic on suffering, there is one more stumbling block to overcome and that is question regarding the last days. I was also one of those, whose will too listen to Biblical truths was somewhat cooled off, when looking at the last days and trying to establish meaning pertaining to the significance of the last days. Everyone always said and so was my own train of thought, that the last days were spoken of two thousand years ago. How long are the last days then? Does the Bible have a never-ending plan for the world, or is there a final end? It seems as if the end is continuous. This is exactly what Peter was drawing on in 2Peter 3: 4 – 7.
Well, let’s see what is really meant by this. Can we take this in a literal sense or not? If the Scriptures are Holy inspired, then the answer should be found in the Bible. The Bible has many apparent contradictions, yet when one really delves into the studying of the Scriptures prayerfully, the Scriptures in its original context disprove any contradiction. There is a bigger picture to be found. Scripture always interprets Scripture and extended study will always permeate into a better understanding of the Bible, as a whole.
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 Understand the Times said; “A commentary regarding the coming great meeting with Tony Blair and Rick Warren, March 6, 2011, will be published soon on Lighthouse Trails’ website and written by Roger Oakland. For now, it can be said, this alliance is what it is.
Anyone with half a clue should be able to discern that there is no gospel in doing good, and that Rick Warren’s peace plan is the one found in the Bible regarding the last days that sets up the Antichrist. Warren and Blair both seem to be bent on working with the pope in order to establish the Kingdom along with Glen Beck, Sarah Palin and some in Calvary Chapel who believe that the American Founding Fathers were Christians and therefore America is a Christian nation.
Such nonsense is being promoted by people like David Barton who is toted by some as the savior of America.
 Nation of Islam event to include talk of UFOs
2011-02-27 – USA today
CHICAGO (AP) — The Nation of Islam, long known for its promotion of black nationalism and self-reliance, now is calling attention to another core belief that perhaps isn’t so well-known: the existence of UFOs.
When thousands of followers gather in suburban Chicago this weekend for the group’s annual Saviours’ Day convention, one of the main events will include a panel of scientists discussing worldwide UFO sightings, which they claim are on the rise.
The idea of seeking the divine in the skies is deeply rooted in the Chicago-based Nation of Islam, whose late leader Elijah Muhammad detailed in speeches and writings a massive hovering object loaded with weapons he called “The Mother Plane” — although religion experts, Nation of Islam leaders and believers offer very different interpretations of what exactly happens aboard the plane, its role or how it fits into religious teachings.
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 'Sanctum' stars Alice Parkinson, left, and Ioan Gruffudd as cave explorers who get caught in a flood. / Universal Pictures Thanks to Hollywood, mercy killing is going mainstream
By Grace Vuoto
Hollywood is attempting to lower our standards once again. In the blockbuster movie Sanctum, killing in order to prevent further pain of those who are badly wounded is portrayed as courageous and heroic. Welcome to our brave new world where men can act as gods.
In Western culture, killing of any kind, including alleviating the pain of those who are grievously ill, has generally been viewed as an abomination. While Hollywood movies regularly depict violent acts, they rarely venture into the topic of euthanasia. Hence, killing is not often presented as an “act of kindness.” When it is, the gravity and controversy of the deed is clearly conveyed. For example, in Million Dollar Baby (2004), — produced, directed and starring Clint Eastwood — a gritty woman seeks to become a successful boxer. Her trainer, played by Mr. Eastwood, guides her toward fulfilling her dream. She is then gravely injured by a blow to the head and is a quadriplegic. In a final hospital scene, following the girl’s request to end her life, the trainer kills her as an “act of love.”
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