Holy Fence-Sitters for Jesus
THE HOLY FENCE-SITTERS FOR JESUS
Post-Modernists who prefer to remain neutral for the sake of avoiding pitched battles have significantly undermined the importance of meaningful debate and dialogue. Paul of Tarsus was an exceptional debater who steadfastly upheld the truth. He did not waver in his commitment to Jesus, as he was aware of the manipulations associated with an “angel-of-light” deception that abuses the Name of Jesus for all the wrong reasons (Matthew 7:22-23), such as “Fence-Sitters for JESUS.”
The question one should ask is “Jesus who?” Most people who are not that familiar with God’s Word are easily deceived when the name of Jesus appears to be the centrefold attraction (Matthew 24:24).
THE UNHOLY DIGITAL LEARNING COMMUNITY OF EKERK NEUTRALITY
Nonetheless, Ekerk and its leaders, Stephen Joubert and Roedolf Botha, have embraced a “Fence-Sitter for Jesus” philosophy, reminiscent of Angus Buchan, which seeks to prioritize unity by setting aside “petty doctrines.” To promote their new fanciful fence-sitting-for-Jesus-sham they hosted a Digital Learning Community conference on 11th March 2021.
The main objective of their digital campaign was to showcase a new interpretation of faith, the essence of being human, and life in a period defined by opposing forces. Joubert is a shrewd innovator who habitually frames his ideas as fresh and new, indicating that older notions, particularly those from the Old Testament, are no longer valid.
A prime example of this perspective is his assertion that the new Israel, which he equates with the universal church, has replaced the Old Testament Israel, claiming that all the promises God made to them have now been conferred upon the universal church, including the Promised Land. However, this so-called Promised Land has morphed into a groundless universal earthly Kingdom with no boundaries, according to Stephan Joubert.
Such an assumption is fraught with evil content and illegalities against the backdrop of God’s claim to the land and the fact that He has dgiven it to the Jews. The Scriptures highlight God’s pledge of the land of Israel to the Jewish people on multiple occasions. For example, it is referred to as an everlasting inheritance in texts such as Genesis 15:18 and Amos 9:15. Certain sources assert that God confirmed this promise with an oath no fewer than 55 times and reiterated the everlasting nature of the covenant 12 times.
In total disregard for these realities and the unalterable oaths of God, Joubert and Botha maintain their ambivalence by sitting on the fence while they disassemble God’s land into an infinite array of spiritually conceived portions through their visionary Kingdom-Now Land.
To them and all the other anti-Semitic rogues God issues the followinh seerious warnin:
I will also gather all nations, And bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; And I will enter into judgment with them there On account of My people, My heritage Israel, Whom they have scattered among the nations; They have also divided up My land. (Joel 3:2).
Among their more daring concepts is the assertion that there will be no future Millennium characterized by peace on Earth, no Rapture, no seven-year period of tribulation, and no literal interpretation of the Book of Revelation. He believes that Revelation should not be viewed as a prophetic text, but rather as a work intended to inspire creativity and imagination.
The main speaker at the Digital Learning Community event held on March 11, 2021, was none other than the renowned Hollywood preacher, Roedolf Botha. He delivered an imprudent presentation titled “Aristotle and the Prodigal Son: Fence-sitting as the new standing-up for Jesus.”
The irony is that they refuse to budge an inch on their defence of their new ideas and pounce like devouring lions on those who dare to differ with them. They have no qualms about having you suspended on Instagram and will do everything possible to muzzle the DTW mouthpiece if you disagree with them.
THE UNDISPUTED VERACITY OF BIBLE PROPHECY
I am continually in awe by the extraordinary accuracy with which the prophets of the Bible predicted future events. Interestingly, the Bible is the only sacred literature that has consistently predicted future occurrences with total accuracy. None of the other so-called sacred writings, including the Qur’an (Islam), Vedas (Hindu), Tripitaka (Buddhism), Guru Granth Sahib (Sikhism), Tao Te Ching (Taoism), and Avesta (Zoroastrianism) contain a single authentic prophecy.
Barton Payne’s Encyclopedia of Biblical Prophecy identifies 1,239 prophecies in the Old Testament and 578 in the New Testament, totalling 1,817 prophecies across 8,352 verses. Many scholars also highlight that around 2,000 of the Bible’s prophecies have already been fulfilled. It proves beyond a shadow of doubt that the God of the Bible who revealed Himself as the God of Abraham, Issaac, and Jacob (Israel) is the only true God and that all the others are fake gods.
Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: [Isaiah 46:9-10].
One of the most extraordinary prophecies that God shared through His chosen prophets indicates that, in the final days, false prophets will arise, declaring themselves as “Holy Fence-sitters for Jesus.” The term “fence-sitter” denotes a person who chooses to remain neutral or undecided on a specific matter, often refraining from taking a clear position. It can also characterize individuals who are hesitant to commit to one side during a controversy or in the process of making decisions.
Even those who are undecided cannot claim true neutrality by merely sitting on the fence. The accompanying image shows a person with his back turned to one side, which signifies his rejection of those behind him, while his face is oriented towards the side he favours. The only way to appease both sides is for this individual to straddle the fence, with one leg on each side, resulting in a physically awkward and uncomfortable posture. Ouch, my bum is aching.
EKERK, THE EPITOME OF A LAODICIAN CHURCH
Jesus Christ who is the essence of truth and, therefore, cannot possibly stand on neutral ground other than on the side of truth, loathes fence-sitters to the extent that it makes him want to vomit.
Remember Laodicea as a stern warning against complacency, lukewarmness, and fence-sitting compromises because God hates it.
And unto the angel [pastor] of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. [Revelation 3:14-16].
For [doubtless] there have to be factions among you, so that those who are of approved character may be clearly recognized among you. (1 Corinthians 11:19).
