Do you call yourself a Watchman?
Yes, but only one of many. I also wouldn’t limit myself to that role, depending on God’s leading. In a world as big as ours, many watchmen are needful. And with God the Holy Spirit inhabiting each true believer, it is important that we remain open to His unique leading, not limiting ourselves to a certain role.
The Lord has greatly led me in the areas of discernment and false teachings, stacked up against the true Bible teachings we find in the King James Bible. God’s message to Ezekiel in Ezekiel 3:5-9, and 33:1-7, found a unity of Spirit within my own soul.
It is also not an easy call to embrace, and indeed I had resisted it for quite some time. Yet it is especially so needful for today, as historical time is fast funning out. This is that time of the falling away spoken of in II Thessalonians 2:3. Though the great majority will reject what I say, I believe that there is still a faithful remnant that God wants to reach.
Doesn’t the Bible tell us not to judge others?
Often it is assumed that God doesn’t want His people to judge, due to improper teachings taken from Matthew 7, and Romans 14. A more thorough examination of these two sections, as well as reviewing many other scriptures, will “change the lighting” in our souls a bit. Please see our article, The Judgment of Matthew 7.
It is comfortable to adopt a philosophy of non-judgment; that would mean good and evil are only subjective opinions, and everyone could pretty much do as they like, without criticism. But many are the scriptures which promote judgment among God’s people. These are not preached on much, as their message is really unpopular! See for yourself in Romans 16:17; I Corinthians 2:15,16; Ephesians 5:11; II Thessalonians 3:14; II Timothy 3:16,17, 4:2-4; Titus 3:10,11; II John 9-11. Enough said!
Do you have any higher education?
Some, but it is unimportant.
For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence. I Corinthians 1:26-29
The man after God’s own heart (David), was a shepherd, and the youngest of 8 brothers. When Jesus arrived on earth bodily, only shepherds were immediately notified. The disciples were an assortment, but the main core of Peter, James, John—were fisherman.
God is no respecter of persons, and much evil has come about because of unrealistic “faith” in educated leaders. While I do hold a B.A. in religion, only teaching directly from the Word and the Holy Spirit are truly needful.
But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. I John 2:27
My time in the “Christian” higher education realm has shown me a vast corruption; in fact, that area has been directly targeted by satanic forces. This should not really be surprising.
Do not yield to the banter of “educated” men or women—those views and teachings are only valid in where they agree with the Word of God.
Why do you only use the King James Bible?
It is the perfectly preserved, inerrant Word of God (Psalms 12:6,7) The Bible version issue is absolutely vital—we must know what is True (Please read the Bible Version section)
Satan wants to confuse believers with many, many versions. There really are only two: The Authorized Translation and the Revised Translation. The King James is the Authorized, and every other version comes from the Revised.
Laymen are sold the new versions based on the assumption that they are basically identical to the King James, just with more up to date wording. This is how it has been represented by church leadership!
So as a new convert, I also accepted this deceit. My KJV was cashed in for a NASV, and it was my “holy bible” for some 17 years.
One day I found a tract that gave some small insight into the Bible tampering issue, and it was a concern. Jesus said, “If a man love me, he will keep my words.” John 14:23. How can you keep Jesus’ words unless you know that you have them? Slowly, I began looking into it…
Over three years later, I switched back to the King James Bible. It was very clear that the other versions were critically different. In the years that followed, I began to study more intently. Evidence overwhelmed me, as I grew to see exactly how and why God chose to preserve His Word the way it appears in the King James Bible.
Through God’s Word we can have a solid foundation for our lives. If you have been saved, you need to rely on the true Word of God. Without it, you are slowly poisoning your spiritual lives with lethal poison. I have been sent to call God’s people back to His True Word.
Is the Bible really relevant today?
The Bible will always be relevant; it alone is our sure source of truth. Many make the mistake of confining its message to a certain people, in a certain place and time; almost as if they were reading someone else’s mail!
It is true that the way God deals with mankind has changed somewhat over time; yet our God is eternally the same. I am amazed at the consistency I see in God’s character throughout the whole history of the Bible.
The scriptures will always have answers to your questions; some will be obvious, and some will require more prayer and searching. Nations may rise or fall, technology changes, but “there is nothing new under the sun.”—from Ecclesiastes 1:9.
Shouldn’t churches focus on unity, not differences?
Only within the “body” of Christ. The organized church of today is not the spiritual body of believers that God is seeking (John 4:23).
The true body of Christ is spiritual. To erect a building with an “Everyone welcome” sign out front, is not an example of Jesus’ disciples actually following the great commission of going into the world, and making disciples. II Corinthians 6:14-18 tells us not to be yoked with unbelief, but to come apart and be separate.
So yes, unity is appropriate, when sought after with the right perspective and priority—holiness through Christ must come first!
Are all religions the same?
No. As we spiral downward toward the end of time, Satan is seeking to unify mankind within a single religion. Many are the advocates of such a merger; primarily those of a new age leaning. It is quite common to hear such advocates promote the position that all faiths really worship the same God, only by different names.
Yet if you take time to study the various religions, you will find them to be far too different to be referring to the same God. And there is no room for such a pluralism found within the Bible. Jesus is the only way, with no other options (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). Please see our section; The Only Way: Christ vs. Other Religions.
Isn’t sincerity what counts with God?
Not at all. The Bible tells us that “…all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”—Romans 3:23. And then, “…the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”—Romans 6:23. All that counts is the perfect, sinless blood of Jesus, who was offered as an atonement for our sins! If we need only be sincere (good works), then Christ need not have died (Galatians 2:21).
What church do you belong to?
The one true church, the bride of Christ.
Despite years of searching, all of the organized churches that I attended have “fallen away” to “another gospel.” There may still be a few true believers within each, but the doctrines are often merely the “commandments of men” instead of God’s Word. I have not been called to one particular congregation, but to sound the warning trumpet to many people and congregations.
Would you recommend a church?
It is wonderful and needful to fellowship with a body of true Christian believers. I would urge any of my true brethren to seek this—but through much prayer with discernment (Holy Spirit revealing).
Look for fellowship with those who reverence the Bible as God’s Word, and consult it first for direction. This will generally mean at least several visits to a church. When in attendance, you will have prepared thoroughly ahead of time, so you can be attentive to the details you come across. Take notes concerning questionable teachings, and research them later. Allow for human frailty, as well!
So then, there is not one particular denomination that I can honestly mention as being favorable. It is God Himself that must lead you! But remember that attending an organized church is not necessary for salvation—so don’t force it. Seek the Lord, and be patient (Proverbs 3:5,6).
Isn’t the time of Christ’s 2nd coming unknowable?
The correct answer is both yes and no! The Bible shows us that the exact time of Christ’s return, the day and hour, are known only to God the Father. But the season will be certain!
Jesus made it clear to His disciples, that certain signs would make it clear to them that the end was at hand (Matthew 24:33, Mark 13:29, Luke 21:31). Mark 13 concerns these end times; in the last 5 verses of this chapter, we are told watch 3 times. Why watch, if you can’t know? And I Thessalonians 5:1-6 makes it extra clear that we believers will know the time of the end.
The exact day and hour are kept from us, as a way to discern false prophets who would say otherwise; it is for our protection! Biblically, there would be no way to determine an exact day and hour.
Simply calling the time of Christ’s return “unknowable,” is a lie from Satan. It is by this that our enemy has lulled to sleep the organized church; thus freeing him from scrutiny, as he deceives and corrupts the people of earth!
So what if these are the last days? If I’m saved, it’ll be OK—right?
No. The Word goes to great lengths to tell us how to recognize the end, and to be ready. It warns against deception and “falling away,” and should be taken seriously. If you choose to be blind to these parts of the Word, which warn of such deception, you could very well be lost.
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. Hosea 4:6