One World Religion (part 2 of 2)

Representatives of the world's major religions shown standing together as a sign of unity.  

 

Shown in the photo are leaders from the world's various major religions. Christianity is represented by Pope Francis, a member of the Eastern Orthodox Church, and several Protestant leaders. The question on the table is, do we all worship the same god and do all paths lead to the one true God? A stated belief that is the reason for this gathering.

Is Christianity and Islam compatible as proclaimed on the slide? Do both religions worship the same God? If yes, what then is the path to that God? Where is that path defined? In the Bible or in the Quran? Or both? The next few slides explain.

Roman Catholic Pope Francis' stated goals, as printed in various publications, are noted on the following slides. 

This and the following slides capture some of the Pope's stated views regarding a "universal awareness". I do not intend this as a political statement, but rather one of reflection on the world around us and its need for Jesus Christ, which is the true role of the Church and those who profess Christ as Lord and Savior. 

The slide reflects a translation of the pope’s statement of his stated objectives. Key words: "Earth Charter" and "Global Society", which some have interpreted as a one world government, under a UN charter, as indicated on the next slide.  

It's clear that Pope Francis is advocating a Global Governance under the United Nations, which of course would include the USA, and not as a sovereign nation as it is now. Pope Francis spoke of the need for secular powers to establish global control over areas including finance in regard to environmental disaster and "climate control", which many are proclaiming, as a "religious fervor". You can find the full story on the following link: https://bereanbeacon.org/pope-francis-exploits-world-religion-and-government. 

Are we moving closer to the end of the End Times? This implies we need a closer look at Jesus' Revelation to John, i.e. the Book of Revelation and what it reveals about the End Times. 

There is but one God and one Father as professed by Christ. Jesus’ own words should suffice for every Christian, even hinting a religious unity as a path to God and eternal salvation contradicts His' words.  Yet the Pope himself seems to ignore John 14:6. You can check this out further via the following link, just copy and paste into your web browser.  https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-only-way.html

This slide speaks volumes. Did Pope Francis miss that verse in John 14:6? Pope Francis isn’t just reaching out to the Protestant world, he also proclaimed that Islam and Christianity worship the same God. I don’t know his intent, but how can any Christian pope say Islam and Christianity worship the same God? The key words here is a “one world religion” as we see occur in the Book of Revelation. Yes there is a one world religion headquarters coming as noted on the next slide.

Key words: the Catholic-Muslim interfate council. Pope Francis has also reached out to Protestant Evangelicals, as previously stated, to unite in a similar manner. Kenneth Copeland and others have not only praised it but approved the effort. Copeland has actually advocated an end to the Protestant Reformation. The one thing that they're missing in all of this is the Gospel of saving grace. It would be religion without the gospel of grace. 

Yes, this is for real. It’s called the Abrahamic Family House, since Jews, Arabs and Christians point to Abraham as the father of their respective faith. 

 What did Jesus tell the Apostles? Get along with other religions? Or share the Gospel with the world? 

He died on the cross for our atonement and salvation. He is the only path to God and eternal life. 

Let’s look at Jesus’ own words on this movement for world religion unity. 1. a disciple is to be baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 2. they are to obey what Jesus commanded. What has Paul been telling the Galatians churches, and the Romans and Corinthians and Ephesians, that eternal life with God, is Christ alone, without religious traditions and ceremonial works, which totally rejects any movement that combines all of the world’s religious ceremonies and practices into a single movement. 

We are told in 1 Timothy to be aware of deceiving spirits. Satan is a liar and the father of lies. He is a very convincing liar, just like he fooled Adam and Eve in the Garden, and the apostle Judas to betray Christ. What about 21st century America's relationship with God? 

America has been a great nation because of God’s blessings. We were founded by the early settlers who wanted religious freedom. Our founding values stood on God’s Word, including our founding documents. But, I need to ask, is this a disappearing Book in America? "So help me God" is no longer used in taking an oath in court or in Congress. 

The Bible gives the answer: God cannot smile on a land of iniquities. But it's never too late to cry out to Him in prayer....

As we approach Thanksgiving, let's reflect on all the reasons for giving thanks to Almighty God. The Pilgrims came to America for religious freedom. They could have stayed in Europe if they blended their worship and beliefs in with the national state religions. Christianity is still the primary religion in America, at least for those that answered the census questions, as per the next slide. 

This slide shows where America stands regarding its religious associations--I deliberately didn't say "beliefs". Where is the Christian Church? Are we taking the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 to heart? Pastor Adrian Rogers give us further insight into Christianity in America and the role of the Church and Christians on the next slide… (it's worth your time).

Pastor Adrian Rogers 43-minute message on "The Generation to Come and the America of Tomorrow". A message is tailored to and especially needed for today and what is being taught in today’s schools. It didn’t take a long time, but we are exactly where Pastor Rogers acclaimed we would be.  

(copy and paste the link into your web browser): https://youtu.be/6WQRkhokq-A

The End (part 2 of 2)

(if you missed part 1, it is posted directly below)