Dear Lila

Only the Holy Spirit can make you aware of your sinfulness. And once born again, it’s the Holy Spirit in you who convicts you your sinful ways as you repentand ask Jesus Christ to help you stop sinning.

Psychology doesn’t believe in God nor does it believe in sin.

Psychology says you are a god and can do as you want – it will appear to be good or positive to you but it isn’t. As long as it makes you happy.

How to be born again:

➡️ What does it mean to be born again and what is it that you need to understand about God and the nature of sin:

You need to understand that the God of the Bible is holy. The word “holy” means to be “separated from.” He hates sin and all the evil things mankind has done and is still doing, and cannot allow anyone whose sins are still upon them to come into his presence. That is why Jesus said, “Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come.” (John 8:21). We all die because the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23).

So, as you can see, we all have a huge problem. The problem is this. When people die with their sins still upon themselves like a huge burden in their hearts, they will be separated from God for all eternity (for ever and ever) in a place called The Lake of Fire which was prepared by God for the devil and his fallen angels (Matthew 25:41).

However, God does not want anyone to be cast into the Lake of Fire because He loves us too much (2 Peter 3:9).

So, he hates sin and cannot allow sinners to come into his eternal presence but also sincerely does not want them to perish in the Lake of Fire.

There was only one way to solve this problem. He sent his only begotten Son to us, who became a man just like us but without sin. He was 100% pure of sin and never sinned once during his life on earth although He was tempted to do sin just like we are. Although He was not guilty of any sin, He willingly allowed Himself to be crucified on a cross and to bear every human being’s sins who ever lived, are still alive, and will live in the future, so that his Father could righteously judge our sins in his body.

How do we receive forgiveness for our sins? Paul says in Acts, “Everyone who calls on the Name of the Lord shall be saved.” Do some people never call on his Name? (Jesus, which means “Saviour”). Most people never call on his Name because they refuse to admit that they are lost sinners. Yes, all people admit they are sinners but very little admit they are lost sinners. Only those who realize under the conviction of the Holy Spirit that they are lost and indeed on their way to hell if they do not repent, are saved. Jesus said, “When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. (Mark 2:17).

Jesus told Nikodemus, “You MUST be born again, and He is saying it to you if you have not yet received forgiveness for your sins. Jesus is calling you to come to Him. “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden [with sin], and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of mie; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)

➡️ Salvation – Diligently seek Jesus Christ the Son of God:

“Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6)

➡️ Do you want to be born again?

I want you to pray this sinners prayer, diligently seeking Jesus Christ as your Saviour. Please note this prayer will not save you, it’s what in your heart! Do you believe you are a lost sinner in desperate need of salvation? Are you truly seeking Jesus Christ the Son of God? Are you truly seeking to be born again? Are you truly seeking to change your ways? Below is an example of a prayer, you can pray your own prayer if you want.

James 5:15 “And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.”

➡️ Prayer:

“Heavenly Father, I come before you in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. I know that Jesus Christ is the only Way, the Truth, and the Life; and is the only Mediator between You and man. Heavenly Father, I believe that Your only begotten Son Jesus Christ paid the price for mankind through His sacrifice on the cross, He was buried, and rose again 3 days later. I acknowledge to You Lord Jesus Christ that I am a LOST sinner. You shed Your precious Blood on the cross for me, Your blood washes away my sin, covers me and cleanses me.

I am truly sorry for the sinful, shameful life I have lived. I want to repent Lord Jesus, I want to turn away from my sins but I can only do that with Your help. Please forgive me of all my sins Lord Jesus, I earnestly repent. Forgive me of my sins as I forgive anyone who has ever sinned against me, I hold no grudges anymore.

You are my Saviour Lord Jesus, only you. I truly desire to serve You, Lord Jesus. I pray that You would help me to hear Your still small voice. Heavenly Father, I want to be baptised by the Holy Spirit right now, I want the Holy Spirit to come and abide in me; I desire to be led by Your Holy Spirit so I can faithfully follow You and obey Your commandments. I want the guidance and conviction of the Holy Spirit in my life.

I want to thank you for the forgiveness of ALL my sins, and the glorious gift of salvation and everlasting life You have given me. At this very moment I acknowledge that Jesus Christ the Son of God is my Savior and according to His Word, right now I am born again, in Your mighty precious Name.

Thank You Lord Jesus, for coming into my life and thank You for saving me. Amen”

➡️ Faith in Jesus Christ alone:

FAITH: You don’t change your ways TO BE saved and/or to stay saved. Your changed life starts to take place AFTER you are born again and only through the POWER of the Holy Spirit in your life (who came to abide in you the moment you were saved).

There is nothing you can do, no work, no action that you need to do to keep your salvation.

FAITH ALONE in Jesus Christ’s to keep you is all that is needed. When you sin, you acknowledge to Jesus Christ that you have sinned, you repent and you tell Jesus you want to change your ways and you ask Jesus Christ to help you stop sinning – this is what is called dying to yourself daily. Dying to self is the continual denial of the flesh that occurs over a believer’s lifetime, and being in continual agreement with the Holy Spirit.

Jesus not only forgave our sins but that our old nature was crucified with Him on the cross. Paul wrote, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Galations 2:20 KJV).

He also urges his brethren to “Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:11 KJV). It is our reasonable faith.

In Romans he writes: “Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? (Rom 6:3 KJV). He is not speaking here about water baptism but the baptism of the Holy Spirit at conversion. John the baptist said, “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: (Matthew 3:11 KJV).

Furthermore, Ephesians says that we have been raised from the dead with Christ, and ascended with Him into heaven, and now sit with Him at the right hand of God. How do we know?

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
(Hebrews 11:1 KJV)

You have faith that Jesus and Jesus ALONE is the one that stops you from sinning, nothing you do, no physical action you take from your side can stop you from sinning – this would be of your own flesh if you stopped doing certain sins and this is not biblical.

Hi Lila

I think you need to read the article again.

Here is part of a comment written by Tom Lessing to another commenter.

My perspective on the Jewish people is informed by viewing them through the teachings of Jesus Christ, who clearly stated that salvation is of the Jews (as found in John 4:22). That makes Him a Jew, doesn’t it? Think for a moment:

• He was circumcised on the eighth day after his birth.
• As an infant, he was presented at the Temple in Jerusalem, and sacrifices required by the Law of Moses were offered on his behalf.
• He regularly attended synagogue services on the Sabbath and taught there.
• He participated in major Jewish feasts, including Passover, Tabernacles (Sukkot), and the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah).
• His family travelled to Jerusalem for Passover, and Jesus observed Passover throughout his life, including the Last Supper.
• Jesus observed the Sabbath, although he often challenged overly strict interpretations of Sabbath regulations and emphasised its purpose for human well-being
• In short, Jesus followed the core customs of first-century Judaism, but he often challenged how some religious leaders interpreted and applied them.

That gives me a serious incentive to love his people as much as He commands me to love Him, and to be sharply aware of God’s warnings in several places in Scripture to those who fail to do so.

“Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.” (Gen 12:1-3).

“Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.” (Galatians 3:7-9).

The Jews, however, based their entrance into the Kingdom of heaven on being the natural children (descendants) of Abraham. He promptly refuted their claim by saying, “And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.” (Matthew 3:9).

Aha, doesn’t this prove that God has rejected his chosen people and had literally “unchosen” them? Perish the thought. He has set them aside temporarily so that the gospel could reach the uncircumcised (Gentiles) (Romans 11).

Now, concerning the notion that no one can claim to be truly saved if they “’reject Israel’ then you reject Jesus. Consequently, God will reject you from heaven.” I doubt whether the fact that Jesus is a Jew, born into a chosen Jewish nation, crossed most Christians’ minds when they were saved.

Why do I say this? Because when the Holy Spirit convicts us of- sin, righteousness, and judgment, the concept of the Jews as God’s chosen people isn’t brought up in the context of salvation.

I, for one, was so convinced that I was on a fast track to eternal damnation that I never once thought about the Jews as God’s chosen people. Was I saved at that time? Surely, I was because I received my redemption by faith alone like a little child. Nothing else came to mind to gain or maintain my salvation.

Having said this, it is always good to remember the following:

“Whoever touches you [the Jews] touches the apple of His eye.” (Zechariah 2:8; Deuteronomy 32:10; Psalm 17:8).

When the biblical text refers to an individual as the “apple of God’s eye,” it signifies that the person receives exceptional care, affection, and protection from God. Conversely, Replacement Theology presents a distinct and complex issue, as it challenges God’s fidelity and His commitments to the nation of Israel. If God is perceived as unable to fulfil His promises to Israel, it raises doubts about His capability to honour His promises to the Gentiles.

In conclusion, I must add that when I started to study the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, I began to realise that the Jews are God’s chosen people FOR HIS NAME’S SAKE. I began to write several articles on anti-Semitism and Replacement Theology in my original blog (which is now closed). I received a lot of flak from people who call themselves Christians. I was truly flabbergasted by this and eventually came to realise that their churches taught them so without checking it out from the Bible.

Dear Mark

You pray and wait till Jesus Christ returns. False teachers are there for a reason. To sift the wheat from the tares.

I know freedom of speech etc but is there no way one can hold leon du preez accountable? Or do we pray and wait until JESUS CHRIST returns

Just because we speak out against Amir (a Jew) and his friends, doesn’t make us anti-Israel.

We speak out against false teaching no matter their ethnicity.

Remember you and your wife were as much a heathen before you were saved as the Jews are now, before they (the remnant) will be saved during the 7 year Tribulation period. God has already turned His focus back onto His people Israel. If you’ve haven’t noticed the Gentiles are returning at a rapid pace to their old heathen ways.

Matthew 22:36-40
36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38 This is the first and great commandment.
39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Your neighbour includes all of Israel and every Jew.

Hi Mark

I want to start by emphasising that I am not an anti-Semite. Holding such a stance would contradict the everlasting promises of God to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their descendants. My perspective on the Jewish people is informed by viewing them through the teachings of Jesus Christ, who clearly stated that salvation is of the Jews (as found in John 4:22). That makes Him a Jew, doesn’t it? Think for a moment:

• He was circumcised on the eighth day after his birth.
• As an infant, he was presented at the Temple in Jerusalem, and sacrifices required by the Law of Moses were offered on his behalf.
• He regularly attended synagogue services on the Sabbath and taught there.
• He participated in major Jewish feasts, including Passover, Tabernacles (Sukkot), and the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah).
• His family travelled to Jerusalem for Passover, and Jesus observed Passover throughout his life, including the Last Supper.
• Jesus observed the Sabbath, although he often challenged overly strict interpretations of Sabbath regulations and emphasised its purpose for human well-being
• In short, Jesus followed the core customs of first-century Judaism, but he often challenged how some religious leaders interpreted and applied them.

That gives me a serious incentive to love his people as much as He commands me to love Him, and to be sharply aware of God’s warnings in several places in Scripture to those who fail to do so.

“Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.” (Gen 12:1-3).

“Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.” (Galatians 3:7-9).

The Jews, however, based their entrance into the Kingdom of heaven on being the natural children (descendants) of Abraham. He promptly refuted their claim by saying, “And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.” (Matthew 3:9).

Aha, doesn’t this prove that God has rejected his chosen people and had literally “unchosen” them? Perish the thought. He has set them aside temporarily so that the gospel could reach the uncircumcised (Gentiles) (Romans 11).

Now, concerning the notion that no one can claim to be truly saved if they “’reject Israel’ then you reject Jesus. Consequently, God will reject you from heaven.” I doubt whether the fact that Jesus is a Jew, born into a chosen Jewish nation, crossed most Christians’ minds when they were saved.

Why do I say this? Because when the Holy Spirit convicts us of- sin, righteousness, and judgment, the concept of the Jews as God’s chosen people isn’t brought up in the context of salvation.

I, for one, was so convinced that I was on a fast track to eternal damnation that I never once thought about the Jews as God’s chosen people. Was I saved at that time? Surely, I was because I received my redemption by faith alone like a little child. Nothing else came to mind to gain or maintain my salvation.

Having said this, it is always good to remember the following:

“Whoever touches you [the Jews] touches the apple of His eye.” (Zechariah 2:8; Deuteronomy 32:10; Psalm 17:8).

When the biblical text refers to an individual as the “apple of God’s eye,” it signifies that the person receives exceptional care, affection, and protection from God. Conversely, Replacement Theology presents a distinct and complex issue, as it challenges God’s fidelity and His commitments to the nation of Israel. If God is perceived as unable to fulfil His promises to Israel, it raises doubts about His capability to honour His promises to the Gentiles.

In conclusion, I must add that when I started to study the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, I began to realise that the Jews are God’s chosen people FOR HIS NAME’S SAKE. I began to write several articles on anti-Semitism and Replacement Theology in my original blog (which is now closed). I received a lot of flak from people who call themselves Christians. I was truly flabbergasted by this and eventually came to realise that their churches taught them so without checking it out from the Bible.

First thank you for your research and sharing your article JACK HIBBS, BONHOEFFER & OTHER PSEUDO BELIVERS

I’ve attached a link to this Facebook clip of Amir Tsarfati and Jack Hibbs and hopefully you’ll be able to open it. If not I’m sure you could find it in a search.

In the clip Amir Tsarfati is standing with Jack Hibbs and claims that if you “reject Israel” then you reject Jesus. Consequently, God will reject you from heaven.

In your article you mention Bob Pearle, pastor at Birchman Baptist in Fort Worth, Texas which my wife and I attend. Long before I read your article I found myself starting to pick up subtle conflicting messages in his sermons that were questionable. In any event over time he has aligned himself with Amir Tsarfati, Jack Hibbs, Barry Stagner and others, taking prophecy cruises with them and making sure they are included in our churches yearly calendar. This year holding “The Behold Israel Conference”.

Below is a letter I recently wrote to one of the senior elders in our church. He responded back:

Mark,
Please bear in mind that Pastor is currently on an Alaska cruise with Amir and Jack. When we have brought these sort of concerns to Pastor, they have not been well received. He seems to be trying to build a legacy for himself using Amir and Jack as his sponsors, so don’t be surprised if there is no response to your concerns.

Sir,

Last night I shared with my wife a new video clip of Amir Tsarfati coming right out and warning all Christians, that our salvation is in jeopardy and that we could loose our place in the kingdom if we do not stand with Israel, as well as other claims and comments and that we might want to check ourselves and be on the right side of Israel or we will be left behind in the rapture! Nothing at all about come to the Lord Jesus Christ to be saved! (My wife wrote me back after viewing it and said wow, he did it! He really came out in front of an audience and actually said this, and proclaiming his wisdom as the authority!) Jack Hibbs was also in that video. It was like Amir was playing bad cop and Hibbs was attempting to play good cop, trying to justify to the crowd what Amir was saying.

My wife and I of course didn’t need Hibbs as a translator. Amir was clear, crystal clear! For me it was a slap in the face to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

I wanted you to know first because I care about the members of this church.

I am personally drafting a letter to the pastor only. I prayed about going to the elders and deacons with my concerns as outlined in the grievance steps, but feel he has influence over some of them not to mention one recent addition who’s qualifications are questionable. Since I would most undoubtedly be dismissed as a non church goer, as I work out of town most days, or a loaner, I decided it’s best not tell others for risk of causing dissension in the church as The Lord would really disapprove, at least for now until I can make sure I’m in alignment with The Lords Word. The letter will be simple, not criticizing but sounding the warning and citing this recent video and other documentation and WHY are they allowed into our church!

At least I will have done something. This has been very difficult for me doing nothing and watching this deception take over. I’m at peace with it and most importantly I’m standing up for the Father, Son and Holy Spirt

Best,

Mark

Any scripture to support my pursuits and concerns would be greatly appreciated. God Bless You

Deon Barnard

You have a very warped idea of the sovereignty of God. God’s sovereignty certainly does not entail Him picking you for salvation and me for eternal damnation before the foundation of the world. What love is this?

https://www.discerningtheworld.com/2014/02/27/calvinism-greatest-delusion/