Post by Daniel on Mar 27, 2019 9:52:15 GMT -5
The New Age MESS Called the “Message”
By Geri Ungurean
On March 24, 2019
I wrote this article over two years ago. Today I felt in my spirit that I needed to bring this out once again. The New Age movement is spreading like never before. It is even accepted in many so-called Evangelical churches. Contemplative prayer, Christian Yoga, Grave Soaking……..brethren, it just never ends what people will believe and accept as from God. These people have no discernment and cannot tell the difference between God’s Holy Word and the “whispers” of the devil.
The Holy Word of God has been nudged away, and in its place has come the devil’s lies. Many Christian parents know all too well that this is happening to and has happened to their children.
In the past few years, I have written on the Mysticism of Kabbalah. The following article speaks much about Mysticism in New Age teaching, and unfortunately now from pulpits in our churches as well. Time is short, brethren.
Original Article from 2017:
I have looked at The Message a few times in past years, and I saw it as a blatant perversion of God’s Holy Word. I just thought that someone tried to make the Bible “hip” or more relevant for our times. But now I am seeing clearly that this unholy mess is completely New Age. I will show the readers of this article why I know that The Message is New Age.
The Message has sold over 10 million copies!! The list of prominent people in the Christian world who endorse this evil work is beyond belief. The list of names will shock you. On the other hand, the endorsement by Rick Warren was expected. Not only does he lack discernment, but he is waging war on Christianity with his devilish “Chrislam.”
First, let’s start with the author of this mystical mess. His name is Eugene Peterson. He was the pastor of a Presbyterian Church USA for 29 years. He was Professor of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia until he retired in 2006.
From gotquestions.org
WHAT IS SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY?
“Spiritual theology is a branch of theology that emphasizes living “in the spirit” instead of “in the flesh.” In other words, it is concerned with how a person grows and develops spiritually. The term spiritual theology is most often used in Catholic circles, where it involves the exploration of the works an individual must perform in order to advance to “perfection” in the Christian life. Spiritual theology is seen by Catholic theologians as the uniting of the theologies of aestheticism and mysticism.” –source
From en.wikipedia.com
Here are the titles of some of Mr. Peterson’s works:
Traveling Light: Modern Meditations on St. Paul’s Letter of Freedom(Helmers & Howard Publishing, 1988)
Wisdom of Each Other: A Conversation Between Spiritual Friends (Zondervan, 2001)
The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1980) source
Mr. Peterson has written many other books, but the titles of those listed here are quite telling. I will show you that Eugene Peterson is a New Age teacher, and that his purpose in writing The Message was to draw unsuspecting Christians into New Age practices.
From watch.pairsite.com
SATAN’S PLAN
Let us look first at the agenda of Occultists for Bible believing Christians:
1. Christianity must embrace Mysticism
2. Doctrines about the Bible rejected
3. Bible to be interpreted and taught allegorically – not literally
4. Christian doctrine to be changed
5. New Bibles will contain new gospel and new message
6. Mysticism to be taught in Christian and Jewish seminaries
7. Mysticism to be made accessible to the average person
8. Those teaching mysticism to the church will deny it
9. New Age mysticism to be promoted by the church and masonry
10. Mysticism will become the Universal religion through the Ecumenical movement
11.World Bible to be based on Mysticism
So, those are Satan’s plans for the world. In an earlier article I wrote on the Lucis Trust, I exposed the U.N. for their plans to bring “Enlightenment” to the entire world through New Age teachings. We can see clearly that Satan is scheming on every level of our lives. The ONLY thing that will keep us safe is the Word of the Living God – and reading it daily!
“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.” (1Timothy 4:1) – source
DOCTRINES OF DEVILS IN THE MESSAGE
From av1611.org (A most excellent website)
We have established that Eugene Peterson is New Age. Now, I will show you that The Message is really a message from the evil one. Let’s first look at terminologies used in the KJB Vs The Message:
“LORD”
7970 times in the KJB. The Message has Lord 71 times.
“LORD JESUS CHRIST”
118 times in the KJV New Testament, and 0 (Zero) times in The Message.
“Let us clarify something . . . the total amputation of the “Lord Jesus” is no accident. It is not an issue of translation or Greek manuscripts. It is not a matter of updating archaic words or making it easier to understand. It was a deliberate and intentional doctrinal decision to remove the “Lord Jesus.”
Please note that Judas never called Jesus “Lord.” He always called Him Master. Judas denied the Lordship of Jesus — always calling Him “Master.”
“MASTER JESUS” IN THE MESSAGE
“The Mess calls Jesus “Master” over 400 times and the unique New Age phrase “Master Jesus” appears 76 times! The only other Bible I found “Master Jesus” in was the New Age Bible titled The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus Christ!
The following examples (among many) of the “Master Jesus” in The Mess loudly echo the Judas-inspired, New Age doctrine of the “Master Jesus.”
As the rocks rained down, Stephen prayed, “Master Jesus, take my life.” Acts 7:59
Then some of the men from Cyprus and Cyrene who had come to Antioch started talking to Greeks, giving them the Message of the Master Jesus. Acts 11:20
And what we believe is that the One who raised up the Master Jesus will just as certainly raise us up with you, alive. 2 Corinthians 4:14
He who testifies to all these things says it again: “I’m on my way! I’ll be there soon!” Yes! Come, Master Jesus! The grace of the Master Jesus be with all of you. Oh, Yes! Revelation 22:20-21”–source
“MASTER GOD” IN THE MESSAGE
“Not content with propagating the NAM “Master Jesus,” The Mess continues its “master” plan. The “Lord God” occurs 546 times in the King James Bible. The “Lord God” briefly appears 9 times in the Mess. The Mess replaces the “Lord God” with “Master God.” I could not find the “Master God” in any other Bible version.
Again, notice the new age, mystic tone of the “Master God” in the Mess.
The Holy Word of God has been nudged away, and in its place has come the devil’s lies. Many Christian parents know all too well that this is happening to and has happened to their children.
In the past few years, I have written on the Mysticism of Kabbalah. The following article speaks much about Mysticism in New Age teaching, and unfortunately now from pulpits in our churches as well. Time is short, brethren.
Original Article from 2017:
I have looked at The Message a few times in past years, and I saw it as a blatant perversion of God’s Holy Word. I just thought that someone tried to make the Bible “hip” or more relevant for our times. But now I am seeing clearly that this unholy mess is completely New Age. I will show the readers of this article why I know that The Message is New Age.
The Message has sold over 10 million copies!! The list of prominent people in the Christian world who endorse this evil work is beyond belief. The list of names will shock you. On the other hand, the endorsement by Rick Warren was expected. Not only does he lack discernment, but he is waging war on Christianity with his devilish “Chrislam.”
First, let’s start with the author of this mystical mess. His name is Eugene Peterson. He was the pastor of a Presbyterian Church USA for 29 years. He was Professor of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia until he retired in 2006.
From gotquestions.org
WHAT IS SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY?
“Spiritual theology is a branch of theology that emphasizes living “in the spirit” instead of “in the flesh.” In other words, it is concerned with how a person grows and develops spiritually. The term spiritual theology is most often used in Catholic circles, where it involves the exploration of the works an individual must perform in order to advance to “perfection” in the Christian life. Spiritual theology is seen by Catholic theologians as the uniting of the theologies of aestheticism and mysticism.” –source
From en.wikipedia.com
Here are the titles of some of Mr. Peterson’s works:
Traveling Light: Modern Meditations on St. Paul’s Letter of Freedom(Helmers & Howard Publishing, 1988)
Wisdom of Each Other: A Conversation Between Spiritual Friends (Zondervan, 2001)
The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1980) source
Mr. Peterson has written many other books, but the titles of those listed here are quite telling. I will show you that Eugene Peterson is a New Age teacher, and that his purpose in writing The Message was to draw unsuspecting Christians into New Age practices.
From watch.pairsite.com
SATAN’S PLAN
Let us look first at the agenda of Occultists for Bible believing Christians:
1. Christianity must embrace Mysticism
2. Doctrines about the Bible rejected
3. Bible to be interpreted and taught allegorically – not literally
4. Christian doctrine to be changed
5. New Bibles will contain new gospel and new message
6. Mysticism to be taught in Christian and Jewish seminaries
7. Mysticism to be made accessible to the average person
8. Those teaching mysticism to the church will deny it
9. New Age mysticism to be promoted by the church and masonry
10. Mysticism will become the Universal religion through the Ecumenical movement
11.World Bible to be based on Mysticism
So, those are Satan’s plans for the world. In an earlier article I wrote on the Lucis Trust, I exposed the U.N. for their plans to bring “Enlightenment” to the entire world through New Age teachings. We can see clearly that Satan is scheming on every level of our lives. The ONLY thing that will keep us safe is the Word of the Living God – and reading it daily!
“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.” (1Timothy 4:1) – source
DOCTRINES OF DEVILS IN THE MESSAGE
From av1611.org (A most excellent website)
We have established that Eugene Peterson is New Age. Now, I will show you that The Message is really a message from the evil one. Let’s first look at terminologies used in the KJB Vs The Message:
“LORD”
7970 times in the KJB. The Message has Lord 71 times.
“LORD JESUS CHRIST”
118 times in the KJV New Testament, and 0 (Zero) times in The Message.
“Let us clarify something . . . the total amputation of the “Lord Jesus” is no accident. It is not an issue of translation or Greek manuscripts. It is not a matter of updating archaic words or making it easier to understand. It was a deliberate and intentional doctrinal decision to remove the “Lord Jesus.”
Please note that Judas never called Jesus “Lord.” He always called Him Master. Judas denied the Lordship of Jesus — always calling Him “Master.”
“MASTER JESUS” IN THE MESSAGE
“The Mess calls Jesus “Master” over 400 times and the unique New Age phrase “Master Jesus” appears 76 times! The only other Bible I found “Master Jesus” in was the New Age Bible titled The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus Christ!
The following examples (among many) of the “Master Jesus” in The Mess loudly echo the Judas-inspired, New Age doctrine of the “Master Jesus.”
As the rocks rained down, Stephen prayed, “Master Jesus, take my life.” Acts 7:59
Then some of the men from Cyprus and Cyrene who had come to Antioch started talking to Greeks, giving them the Message of the Master Jesus. Acts 11:20
And what we believe is that the One who raised up the Master Jesus will just as certainly raise us up with you, alive. 2 Corinthians 4:14
He who testifies to all these things says it again: “I’m on my way! I’ll be there soon!” Yes! Come, Master Jesus! The grace of the Master Jesus be with all of you. Oh, Yes! Revelation 22:20-21”–source
“MASTER GOD” IN THE MESSAGE
“Not content with propagating the NAM “Master Jesus,” The Mess continues its “master” plan. The “Lord God” occurs 546 times in the King James Bible. The “Lord God” briefly appears 9 times in the Mess. The Mess replaces the “Lord God” with “Master God.” I could not find the “Master God” in any other Bible version.
Again, notice the new age, mystic tone of the “Master God” in the Mess.
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