A Frightening Statistic

As you would expect from the heading to this Post there should be some statistical information here, but when I attempted to retrieve it I was inundated with similar stats and wallowed helplessly in the ever-swelling ocean of the increases in the Romanist System. Here in the U.K. Romanists out-number Anglicans! In the U.S.A. I believe there has been an increase of 0.9%, which may seem of little consequence, except when the Americas have far and away the most Romanists in the entire world. Increases appear to be everywhere, without exception. A terrifying prospect.

Although the statistical information was to be confined to the U.K. I have now every reason to suggest it is mirrored all over the earth. We are in the "last hour," ( i.e. a period characterised by one thing,) and "antichrists" abound, just as the Apostle John was divinely caused to record in his First Epistle. 

One of the most powerful organisations on earth is Romanism, erroneously titled "Roman Catholicism," the term itself is a contradiction etymologically, in that "catholic" means "universal." Tragically it does have a worldwide adherence, recently estimated to be about 1.406 to 1.410 billion "baptised" followers. This figure represents about 17.7% of the global population.

The Roman religion is the most blasphemous of all religions as it claims to be Christianity, where others refuse any tenets of the true Christian Faith. Romanism is not only blasphemous but idolatrous, superstitious, ritualistic, and enforced by a spiritually corrupt priest-craft, the individual priests terrorising their dupes with fear and superstition; while the Pope lays claim to personal infallibility, and the superiority of the Roman "churches' " teachings over the very Word of God. The Pope is himself an, (not "the"}, antichrist. 

But perhaps what perplexes me most is that some, perhaps many, of my fellow believers assure me there are true believers within its abominable system. I am absolutely certain this is a dreadful error. 

If I may just draw attention to an Old Testament incident that destroys any possibility of a true child of God being found in the ranks of Romanism. You will recall the wonderful conversion of Naaman. I am sure I do not have to remind you of all the details, but if need be turn to the Scripture itself:             2 Kings 5:1-27. I owe my discernment as to this grave matter to another whose explanation I read many years ago. But I would like to quote him verbatim as his ability to express this truth far excels my own.

The verses in question: "In this thing Jehovah pardon thy servant: when my master goes into the house of Rimmon to bow down there, and he leans on my hand, and I bow down myself in the house of Rimmon- when I bow down myself in the house of Rimmon, Jehovah pardon thy servant, I pray thee, in this thing. And he (Elisha) said to him, Go in peace."

Our well instructed brother answers the query, did the Prophet give his sanction to Naaman to continue in idolatry: my words. But the words of wisdom begin thus. "We consider it wholly untenable. He did not tell him to go, for this would be to sanction idolatry. He did not tell him not to go, for this would be placing him under a yoke of legality. He simply said, "Go in peace," which was casting him back upon the grace which he had already experienced, and the exercise of an ENLIGHTENED CONSCIENCE. There were three things Naaman received in connection with his cleansing, namely, an ENLARGED HEART, an ENLIGHTENED UNDERSTANDING and an EXERCISED CONSCIENCE." Our dear late brother continues to elaborate on these things, but surely this is sufficient for all of us when we received the Holy Spirits' indwelling  "upon believing?" Even a newly "born from above" believer if he did return to a Romish mass, would immediately withdraw from such a scene in holy horror and never return.

As much as the grace of God would help me I love every Roman Catholic, and long for their salvation. But I abhor with all my being the dreadful Romish System.  

The capital letters in the text are my own, as feeling they are so significant. T.W.

The biblical teacher of such wise instruction is C.H.M.    

 

 

 Sir David Attenborough: A Personal Critique

The world-wide celebrated naturalist Sir David Attenborough is fast approaching his one hundredth birthday, if it please the Lord to spare him in His mercy.

Here in the U.K. there is an outcry for him to be honoured by marking his birthday with a Bank Holiday. An indication of how he is revered in this country. Unending plaudits saturate the internet, with barely any suggestion of jis obvious fallibility and rejection of the Word of God. 

He is a natural historian of considerable experience spanning four decades. And he has been marvellously privileged in witnessing more wonders of God's creation, than any man since Adam. But with his "mind blinded by the god of this world" he is effectively grossly ignorant. he practically admits this in his claim to be an "agnostic:" "One who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God." So, he does not know and he cannot know anything of the revelation of the Creator in the beautiful creation scene that he has studied for decades!

He was responsible for foisting the blasphemous Jacob Bronowski's "The Ascent of Man," a title so diametrically opposed to the witness granted to man in the written Word of God, and in the spiritual instruction found in the natural world.

Attenborough described humans as "a plague in the earth." We dare not consider this statement anything less than awful blasphemy against the incarnate Son of God.

He spoke of sending food to famine -stricken countries as "barmy." And according to Attenborough improving "women's rights" around the world is an effective way to limit our birth-rate. 

In 2002 he joined "leading" clerics and scientists to oppose the inclusion of creationism in the curriculum of U.K. state-funded schools. While today The Theory of Evolution is a legal requirement in that same curriculum.

Sir David Attenborough is also a member of a secret society, which should actually be banned as unlawful, but the Act that determines it such will never be enforced. He is a member of the Newbury and West Berkshire Lodge, he is a freemason, but if you want to access this material without this information, you will spend countless hours searching, I did-because back in the late 1980's until the early 1990's I was involved in the Bookselling Trade; part of my remit was dealing with numerous "Reps" acting for any number of Publishing Houses. And in 1984 two fo Sir David's brothers prevented (though temporarily) the publication of a book exposing something of the evils of Freemasonry. They exerted colossal pressure on the Publisher to cancel the first print-run at the very last moment. They asserted it was in due deference to their father who was a prominent Freemason. But the book was published very soon afterwards by a rival Publishing House. A consequence of the halt placed upon the book's publication cost the reluctant Publisher an immense sum, not to speak of the revenue that accrued to their rival company. the publication in question is 

"The Brotherhood" by Stephen Knight. 

                                           

I well remember the anger of Freemasons from every quarter, they were irate beyond measure. But the quickly realised that silence was the best defence and the furore over many of the revelations within the book soon died down and slowly drained away completely. Other such books arrived on the scene but never caused the Masons any problems comparable with "The Brotherhood."  

My "critique" as I have referred to it, is not borne of malice against Sir David, just a lone cry for some intelligent evaluation of this man who is almost single-handedly leading the blind into the ditch with himself when they espouse his "teachings" without due diligence as to its eternal consequences.

Perhaps the Lord in His infinite mercy may yet touch Sir David's heart and save him from an eternity of loss, and eternity of agony and anguish of soul and spirit. 

"Goodbye, Beloved Brethren"

You may well remember around the activities of the Exclusive Brethren meetings convened in Aberdeen in the summer of 1970, presided over by James Taylor Junior, referred to as "Big Jim."

The blasphemous nature of the meetings held that year on the 24th/25th July as recorded on the tapes that were to become known as the" Aberdeen tapes;" the principal evidence regarding those awful scenes, that beggar belief. There were further incidents that one would not care to speak of for fear of defiling others.

When the above book was published, it appears that a universal operation, quickly devised by the Exclusives, was put into practice to obtain every copy of the book and to destroy it forthwith. The colossal effort smoothly and swiftly proved to be highly successful. 

I managed to obtain an ex-library copy of the book in very poor condition, and after reading it I subsequently sold it on-line. Since then I felt it was a necessary addition to my Brethren history collection, and I sought to purchase a replacement.  Times without number I searched the "web" without any success. there did not appear to be any copies for sale in the world. Either all copies had been destroyed, or those who were in possession of one were not happy to sell it how ever inflated the price offered.

A few days ago I learned that someone had two copies and wanted to give one away! He/she gave it to one of the first contacts who wanted to add it to a particular exhibition. The owner of the two copies was overwhelmed by the number of requests! I can only think he/she was quite unaware of its rarity.

Today I received a copy that I had tentatively tried to buy. It is in really good condition, and appears to be the a copy that belonged to F.F. Bruce! My long and  painstaking search has found its fruition, but it is bitter-sweet, just glancing through some pages deeply disgusts me, and offends my soul's sensitivities. But it is only a "document" in the diverse and complex history of the Brethren Movement.

The book "Goodbye, Beloved Brethren" was written by a journalist, Norman Adams, who spent over ten years investigating and writing about the activities of the Brethren in North-East Scotland. It was published in 1972.  

 

Angels

Back in November 1997 a brother in one of the South Wales Assembly felt  exercised to ask various "speakers" from among the Assemblies to participate in a series of Biblical subjects.

The subjects were very demanding of effort in studying the Word of God, but I believe were of a good measure of help and edification for the gathered believers.

I was "allocated" the subject of Angels, an unusual but  interesting task. I had never heard any ministry of length on this subject, but nevertheless a goodly number of references to angels had been my experience.

A few weeks ago I discovered a modern reprint of a nineteenth century compilation edited by one who chose to use his initials, with no other means of identification. As such practice among "Brethren" was prevalent during that century I searched for some enlightenment as to the writers' identity. His initials appear in the invaluable book "Brethren Writers: Handbook for the Serious Collector," by Arnold D. Ehlert. I have found his listings to be very accurate, with but a few errors, which is hardly surprising considering the nature of such a work.

Feeling fairly confident that the author of "A Book of Angels" was probably an Assembly-based believer I took a little risk and purchased it; it was "not that expensive" was how I justified that risk! But it took a long time for it to finally arrive.

It proved to be a huge disappointment with not the faintest suggestion of "Brethren" influence. It is filled with quotations from various "Bishops," and even has a number of secular poems of no spiritual value at all, of course. It is further replete with superstitious, and the most fanciful illustrations of so-called angels, such that are not worthy of simple censure; they are indeed an  abomination.  

L.P also edited a compilation in 1906, entitled: "The Inheritance of the Saints." I will studiously avoid that tome!

I have learnt a valuable lesson due to the lack of due diligence in searching out the necessary information to fully confirm the origin of this particular book. I was deceived by my eagerness o have found another "treasure," and I feel suitably humbled, if not humiliated.

It is apparent that in the nineteenth century it was common practice for authors to adopt this method of, (I feel like saying,) "partial identification" with their writings. And so I suppose this is a gentle warning that may prove helpful to others and make me fel a little less stupid! 

A Deadly Enemy threatens Christianity in the  UK

I have no interest, knowledge or participation in politics of any hue. I have never voted in my life, and never intend to do so, even were it to become compulsory; an aim of some more vociferous advocates of so-called democracy, in itself a flagrant violation and denial, of that very principle. Unfortunately it is practically impossible to remain free from imbibing some of the poison of the present political scene; if one just turns on their mobile phone, or logs in to their computer, one or more "news-worthy" items meet the eye, appearing unbidden on the screen.

Generally it is easy to disregard these intrusions, but occasionally the attention is caught even if somewhat subconsciously. This was the case in my experience just a few days ago.

A believer in South Wales had come under the scrutiny of a "body" claiming to be the National Secular Society," founded in 1866, to advocate for  "secularism and the separation of religion from state affairs." If it really meant what it said I would welcome the second part of this statement, but that part doesn't mean what it implies. 

(Below is a portrait of Charles Bradlaugh the first President of the N.S.S.)

                                                                      

The first principle of the Society is blatantly atheistic and decidedly opposed to the Christian Faith. 

The Society's vehement accusation levelled at this School Teacher was in connection with his propagation of  "Creationism" as found in the Word of God. It's case against him subsequently failed, he legislation in Wales surprisingly differing from that in England. But my interest in the report of the case, was actually aroused by two significant statements. Just to stress, I have never even heard of this Society before.

These two statements of some note follow: "this is the only life we have, and that we should work for its improvement." Undeniably atheistic!                                                                In England "teaching Creationism as a "scientific theory,  is banned!" How many believers are aware of this biased legislation?  

If the same legislation operated in Wales the school teacher would have suffered some form of disciplinary action.

I have no interest in challenging this biased and flawed law, which permits, and promotes the "evolution theory," even using it as the basis for the development of school pupils' progress in so-called understanding. But i feel I must warn my fellow believers of this insidious Society whose dealings will continue to corrupt and cause many  citizens in this divinely much-favoured, to "do that which is good in their own eyes." Judges 17:6; 21:25.