Wednesday, 3 February 2016

Pergamos: Balaam's Doctrine

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Revelation 2:12-17   " And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;  13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.  14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.  15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate.  16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it."

Jesus introduces Himself through His Word:
Hebrews 4:12   " For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."

What God's Word is                         What God's Word does
Ø  Quick                                      Pierces quickly
Ø  Powerful                                Divides powerfully
Ø  Sharp                                      Discerns sharply

ü Lord please introduce Yourself to me again and again through Your Word, then I cannot derail.
ü May I see the sharpness and potency of Your Word- To make and destroy, To give life and to kill.
ü Open my heart to Your Word like Lydia. Baptise me into the mystery of Your Word, Your Sword
ü Lord I choose life because I receive Your Word. Breathe the breath of life into me I pray.

2Timothy 2:3-4   " Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier."

ü  V13. Like Antipas, help me to endure hardness, suffering  and persecution as a good soldier of Christ
ü  Disentangle my life from the affairs of this world that would slow me down as a soldier.
ü  Give me the grace of a witness, the grace of a martyr so I can fight manfully and fearlessly on.
ü  V14-17. Renew a repentant heart in me. Cause me to repent of anything that You may have against me. Do not fight against me with Your Word but release me into destiny with Your Word.
ü  Let Your mercy prevail over any looming judgement on my life. Have mercy on me Lord.
ü  Make me an overcomer to the end please Lord.

Numbers 25:1-9"And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab.  And they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods: and the people did eat, and bowed down to their gods.  And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel....  And those that died in the plague were twenty and four thousand. " (v 1-3, 9)

V 14-15. The doctrine of Balaam=the doctrine of self. No cross
Ø Anointed prophet, eloquent teacher
Ø Access to many lives, including kings and rulers
Ø Wasted opportunities through acquisition of wealth
Ø Pursuit of materialism, self gratification, and fame...
AT THE EXPENSE OF THE SOULS OF GOD'S PEOPLE! (Balaam!!!)

Balaam pushed liberal theology and error to destroy the souls of men and to bring God's wrath upon HIS people. 24000 sank into hell among God's people while Balaam walked away with fame and goods. Balaam's doctrine caused God to fight against His own people with the sword of His mouth. CHURCH of GOD, WAKE UP while we have the time!!

ü Lord please help me to turn my back completely on the doctrine of Balaam (wherever it may be coming from), which causes mass eternal destruction to the souls of God's people.
ü If I know anyone that is caught in Balaam's doctrine either as a preacher or listener, give me the courage to sound the alarm by preaching the Gospel of JESUS to them lovingly but fearlessly.
ü MARANATHA! Come Lord Jesus and deliver Your people from erroneous teachings that line the pockets of few Balaams at the expense of many souls in the Church.

                   The revelation of Your heart
                   O Lord cause us Your Church to see.
                   That we abstain from idols all
                   And love only the things You love
                   To overcome errors and lies.
                   As Christ our Lord overcame too.
                   Pray give us ear that we may hear,
                   What Thy Spirit says unto us!

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