tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34411452427888351592024-03-08T16:07:48.319+00:00ChristianitywatchWatch site on the last days and indepth study of bible topics and doctrinedazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-38192108393423544612010-12-12T16:53:00.001+00:002010-12-12T16:56:59.255+00:00Does the Church Keep Black Women Single?A video from a womans perspecftive which i found interesting.<br /><br />Does the Church Keep Black Women Single? - Part 1 <br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bTxaIApI-1Q?fs=1&hl=en_GB"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bTxaIApI-1Q?fs=1&hl=en_GB" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Does the Church Keep Black Women Single? - Part 2<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VPE9Lsa0K5g?fs=1&hl=en_GB"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VPE9Lsa0K5g?fs=1&hl=en_GB" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-25848414015062193242010-11-13T11:48:00.002+00:002010-11-13T11:55:15.268+00:00Alleged Victim Calls Pastor Eddie Long a "Monster"<div class="intro" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; "><div class="headline" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><h1 style="padding-top: 18px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, helvetica, serif; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 102); font-size: 28px; line-height: 1em; letter-spacing: -1px; ">Alleged Victim Calls Pastor Eddie Long a "Monster"</h1></div><div class="dek" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><h2 style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); line-height: 1.3em; font-weight: normal; ">One of Long's Accuser Says the Pastor Encouraged Him to Call Him 'Daddy'</h2></div></div><div id="storyText" class="storyTextMd" style="padding-top: 18px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; clear: both; "><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="story_byline" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: left; width: 350px; line-height: 1.5em !important; font-size: 12px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; "><strong style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">By STEVE OSUNSAMI, LEEZEL TANGLAO and SARAH NETTER</strong><br /></div><div class="story_date" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: left; width: 350px; line-height: 1.5em !important; font-size: 12px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; "><span style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Sept. 29, 2010</span></div><div class="story_date" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: left; width: 350px; line-height: 1.5em !important; font-size: 12px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; "><span style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></span></div><div class="story_text" style="padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; "><br /></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; ">One of the four men who've accused a Georgia mega-church pastor of coercing them into sex called the man at the center of the controversy a "predator" and a "monster."</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; "><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hILEDWN3j0g?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hILEDWN3j0g?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Jamal Parris, 23, told WAGA-TV in Atlanta that Bishop Eddie Long, leader of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, swept into his life and used him for sex and moved on to younger prey.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; ">"I cannot get the sound of his voice out of my head, and I cannot forget the smell of his cologne, and I cannot forget the way he made me cry when I drove in his car on the way home, not able to take enough showers to get the smell of that man off my body," Parris said in the Tuesday broadcast.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; ">When Parris was 17, he said, Long would take him "alone to the guesthouse" and "encourage him to call him daddy," according to his lawsuit.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; ">None of Long's accusers, including Spencer LaGrande, Maurice Robinson and Anthony Flagg, had spoken publicly since their lawsuits were filed last week.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; ">The other young men claimed in separate lawsuits that he lavished them with expensive gifts and trips and then forced them into sexual relationships when they were teenagers.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; ">Parris alleged that Long also used the "holy scripture to justify and support the sexual activity."</p><div class="clearboth" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; clear: both; font-size: 1px; height: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; "></div><div id="relatedblock" class="relatedblock-center box story-embed-center" style="padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 7px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 0px; clear: both; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; float: left; display: block; width: 610px; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; "><div class="label" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; ">"That man cannot look me in my eye and tell me we did not live this pain, how you can sit in front of the church … you are not a man, you are a monster," Parris told WAGA-TV.</span></div></div><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; "><br /></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; "><br /></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; "><br /></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; ">Parris alleges in the documents, obtained by <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/" target="external" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(51, 102, 153); ">ABC News</a>, that the bishop would request he be nude while in his presence and would request "sexual massages" and "oral sodomy" when they traveled.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; ">In LaGrande's lawsuit, he alleges that he met Long in March 2003 during the first service at a branch Long's Georgia-based church opened in a suburb of Charlotte, N.C.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; "><br />LaGrande was 17 when, according to the lawsuit, Long first made sexual contact with him during a trip to Nairobi, Kenya. The lawsuit alleges several more instances of sexual contact, both before and after LaGrande graduated from high school.LeGrande said Long agreed to be a father figure for him because his own father was absent, according to court documents, and that Long began asking LaGrande to call him "dad."</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; ">Long's accusers have said they believe the bishop abused more young men that eventually will come forward. Many people at the church knew what was going on but covered for Long, victims claimed.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; ">Robinson and Flagg were the first two accusers, followed a short time later by Parris.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; ">Parris' attorney said the young men were brave enough to come forward and should be treated as sex abuse victims.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; ">"If you are a victim and you are a young man or a young boy no matter when it happened in your life it is time to stand up and get to someone and tell them," said B.J. Bernstein, attorney for the alleged victims.</p></div></div>dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-19414733404892057042010-11-13T11:46:00.001+00:002010-11-13T11:47:04.641+00:00Bishop Eddie Long on the Record: "Claims of Sexual Misconduct Are Not True," Says Ga. PastorBishop Eddie Long<br /><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 12px; "><ul class="contentTools" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; float: none; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); white-space: nowrap; "></ul><div id="dsGoogleModuleHoriz" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; "></div><div class="postBody" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 14px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 18px; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "></p><div class="cnet-image-div image-CBSNEWS_XBL float-left" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 11px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; float: left; color: rgb(63, 63, 63); width: 370px; "><img class="cnet-image" src="http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2010/09/28/bishopeddielong_370x278.jpg" alt="Bishop Eddie Long: Ga. Megachurch Pastor Responds to Lawsuits, Says "Claims of Sexual Misconduct Are Not True??¢?????? " width="370" height="278" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 11px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; " /><p class="image-caption" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 11px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); display: inline; line-height: 13px; ">Bishop Eddie Long (AP Photo/Gene Blythe, File)</p></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><b>ATLANTA (CBS/AP) </b>Bishop Eddie Long, the outspoken Atlanta mega-church pastor accused of coercing four young men into sexual relationships, categorically denied the allegations for the first time in a court filing Monday, claiming he was merely a mentor to the men who filed civil suits against him in September.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-504083_162-10004953.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(25, 104, 178); cursor: pointer; ">PICTURES: Bishop Eddie Long</a></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">For weeks the pastor had not directly countered the allegations, though his attorney denied the accusations on his behalf. But on Monday the avowedly anti-gay pastor specifically addressed the allegations by filing four separate court responses, nearly 30 pages each, according to the <a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/bishop-eddie-long-responses-710999.html" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(25, 104, 178); cursor: pointer; ">Atlanta Journal Constitution</a>.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Long said in his filings that each of the "claims of sexual misconduct are not true."</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Spencer LeGrande, 22, Jamal Parris, 23, Anthony Flagg, 21, and Maurice Robinson, 20, all filed lawsuits against the pastor in September claiming they were 17 and 18 when Long first adopted them as his "spiritual sons." The men said Long then abused his "spiritual authority" and seduced them with cars, lavish trips and jewelry in exchange for sex, which he allegedly justified with Holy Scripture.<br /></p></div></span></div>dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-47900774529753220282008-03-26T17:15:00.004+00:002008-03-26T17:23:02.716+00:00New chapter by chapter study seriesHi, following the recent suspension of my youtube account I have decided to take a slightly different direction with my teaching videos. Although I have opened a new account (dazzarai1) on youtube, i have found youtube to be to unreliable and unfair, since they have also recently closed at least 15 other christian accounts.<br /><br />I have started a teaching series which will be book by book, chapter by chapter, starting from Pauls 1st epistle to Timothy. I am currently in the process of completing the first book which I will make available FREE on DVD. if you would like a copy of this please email me at <a href="mailto:christianitywatch@hotmail.co.uk">christianitywatch@hotmail.co.uk</a> and i will get a copy to you.<br /><br />I will try and put up some preview clips on youtube, but due to the length of the videos (1Timothy - approx 2hrs) it is too complicated and time constraining to put it all on youtube.<br /><br />God bless you all, Dazdazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-25755636730259967842008-03-25T16:19:00.001+00:002008-03-25T16:21:42.870+00:00Saved from ProsperityThe story of how God delivered one couple from the subtle deception of the prosperity gospel.<br /><br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/w_lx44D828g&rel=0&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/w_lx44D828g&rel=0&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />The full interview is available here: http://www.harborhawaii.org/beta/601dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-58807899124001551032008-03-25T12:39:00.003+00:002008-03-25T12:42:42.633+00:00Extreme Prophetic - Patricia KingHave you ever felt the glory of God like this before???<br />I came across the video recently, and I must say that this woman is new to me, however after seeing this clip I saw her on television afew days later.<br />Does the glory of God disrupt and hinder you from teaching the word? Are their any biblical examples of this manifestation of his glory.<br /><br />im sorry but this spirit/behaviour has to be tested.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IVt92c9cxBM&rel=0&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IVt92c9cxBM&rel=0&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-25390393107727345722008-03-14T10:50:00.003+00:002008-03-14T10:54:55.626+00:00This is "being real thing" going to far? Bishop WeeksThis guy is classically know for "being real", but is this excuse for his obvious lust problems acceptable as a "Bishop"? Why is no one correcting this man, in the error of his ways?<br /><br />The bible says that in the last days men will make sin to be an acceptable thing. We are seeing the climatization of sin in the church right before our very eyes.<br /><br />Jude 4<br />For certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. <strong>They are godless men, who change the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord.</strong><br /><strong><br /></strong><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/m3CRxPgFOr0&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/m3CRxPgFOr0&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-64340801927803666712008-03-13T10:36:00.001+00:002008-03-13T10:37:57.449+00:00Fleecing the flock? Randy and Paula White<object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/I3pzGQvsl7A&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/I3pzGQvsl7A&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />What will Senator Grassley uncover? These guys should just of complied to the government.dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-78875908549079323472007-11-06T20:54:00.000+00:002007-11-06T20:59:04.201+00:00Senate Panel Probes 6 Top TelevangelistsSen. Charles Grassley Asks Ministries To Turn Over Financial Records Within One Month<br /><br />CBS News has learned Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, the ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, is investigating six prominent televangelist ministries for possible financial misconduct. <br /><br />Letters were sent Monday to the ministries demanding that financial statements and records be turned over to the committee by December 6th. <br /><br />According to Grassley's office, the Iowa Republican is trying to determine whether or not these ministries are improperly using their tax-exempt status as churches to shield lavish lifestyles. <br /><br />The six ministries identified as being under investigation by the committee are led by: Paula White, Joyce Meyer, Creflo Dollar, Eddie Long, Kenneth Copeland and Benny Hinn. Three of the six - Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland and Creflo Dollar - also sit on the Board of Regents for the Oral Roberts University. <br /><br />A spokesperson for Joyce Meyer Ministries provided CBS News with an IRS letter to the ministry dated October 10, 2007, that stated: "We determined that you continue to qualify as an organization exempt from Federal income tax." The letter could not be independently verified in time for this story. The ministry also pointed to audited financial statements for the last three years that are posted on the organization's Web site. <br /><br />In a statement, Benny Hinn's spokesperson, Ronn Torossian, said the ministry was in the process of determining the best course of action in response to the Senate investigation. "World Healing Center Church complies with the laws that govern church and non-profit organizations and will continue to do so," Torossian wrote. <br /><br />In a statement to CBS News, Creflo Dollar called his ministry an "open book" and said he would comply with any "valid request" from Grassley. But he noted that the inquiry raised questions that could "affect the privacy of every community church in America." <br /><br />The other three ministries did not respond to requests for comment from CBS News on Monday. <br /><br />Because they have tax status as churches, the ministries do not have to file IRS 990 forms like other non-profit organizations - leaving much financial information largely behind closed doors. <br /><br />The letters sent Monday were the culmination of a long investigation fueled in part by complaints from Ole Anthony, a crusader against religious fraud who operates the Dallas-based Trinity Foundation, which describes itself as a watchdog monitoring religious media, fraud and abuse. "We've been working with them for two years," Anthony told CBS News. "We have furnished them with enough information to fill a small Volkswagen." <br /><br />Anthony said after twenty years of working with media organizations to expose televangelists, he saw little reform. He says that's why he turned to another tactic, going straight to Grassley. He is confident that Grassley's inquiry will be different, "What we hope is that this will lead to reform in religious nonprofits." <br /><br />The structure of many televangelist organizations - in which the leadership is often concentrated in one person or one family - has itself been the target of criticism. "Churches like these are ruled as a dictatorship," says Rod Pitzer, who directs research at Ministry Watch in North Carolina, which provides advice for donors to Christian organizations. <br /><br />Pitzer welcomes the Senate committee investigation. Ministries lacking accountability, he says, "give a black eye to churches and Christians who are trying to do things in the right manner."<br /><br /><br />By Laura Strickler © MMVII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-18245069606504555922007-10-29T21:35:00.000+00:002007-10-29T21:50:42.667+00:00John Hagee a heretic?I've been doing some videos on youtube lately on Law and Grace and i've been exhorting people to be careful and aware of satans devices. Many are being decieved and falling away from grace and making Christ's death on the cross to non-effect to themselves.<br /><br />This is the path many will end up on. :(<br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/X0K1GEs2gAI" width="425" height="355" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed><br /><br />Galatians 2:15"We who are Jews by birth and not 'Gentile sinners' 16know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified.dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-84620454058714345712007-10-23T02:47:00.000+00:002007-10-23T02:49:10.064+00:00Someone please tell me WHAT this is?!<p><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pjgf4yA_wZo" width="425" height="355" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed></p><p>The video says it all...</p>dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-77595544989586647202007-10-21T12:40:00.000+00:002007-10-21T12:49:53.849+00:00Giving vs TithingWhat does the bible say about giving? What about Tithing? What is Tithing?<br />These are a few questions that we will look at and see what the bible has to say about the subjects.<br /><br />The word tithe means tenth or 10 percent of anything. It is used in the bible many times predominantly in the Old Testament, and mentioned a few times in the new testament also. Many Christians practice tithing as a form of giving to the local church. I believe that tithing is not applicable to today’s Christians.<br /><br />Let’s look at the origination of the tithe. The first time we see the tithe used is by Abraham to Melcheziedeck. In Genesis 14:18 after Abraham had gone to war, on his return after having a victory he had taken the spoils of the war. Notice Mechezieck blesses Abraham before; Abraham gives him a tenth of the spoils. This is the first time we see the tithe and the only time we see the tithe before the law of Moses was established. Now the laws of Moses included tithing as apart of the law. The people where compelled to tithe according to the law. However, Abraham is seen tithing to Melcheziedeck before the law was introduced. Many people used this example to affirm that tithing was used before the law, during the law and therefore must continue after the law. This mind of think is wrong. There are many things practiced before the law, for example, burnt offerings, and animal sacrifices. These were practiced before the law, during the law, however, we do not continue to practice it after the law.<br /><br />Melchezedeck was a form of Christ and it is very unique that Abraham gave a tithe to him, not fully understanding who Melchiezeck was. We will pick up Melchezedeck and Abraham a little later on …<br /><br />Lets look at the tithe in the law of Moses. There are many references to the practice of the tithe and also many different tithes. In Lev 27:30-33 …<br />If we look in the Old Testament law we will see that the tithe was always used as something grown from the ground or animal. Some people believe that in our day and age we can substitute this as money. Let us look at why this is incorrect. In Deut 14:22 …<br />This is a tithe that God is telling the people to EAT! Eat my tithe? This is unheard of today. Today we would call this eating our seed. God tells the people to exchange there tithe into money, if the distance is far (this is to prevent the produce from spoiling, since they could be travelling for days sometimes) and them repurchase produce when they reach the destination which God has sent them to.<br /><br />Then in Vs 28 we see another tithe, the third year tithe … here we see God sing the tithe to take care of the needy. Levites (who had no inheritance, and to be provided for by the people), Orphans, widows, strangers. Simply put those who cannot help themselves. In … vs … the bible says “religion …. Blameless….orphans…<br /><br />Deut 26:12 … third year tithe.<br /><br />The tithe had a purpose, and was a means of providing for those who could not provide for themselves.<br /><br />Now one of the most common scriptures concerning the tithe in the old testament is in Malachi 3:10 …<br /><br />This is where we see God now rebuking people for failing to bring in the tithe as he had established in his law. He accuses them of robbing him.<br /><br />God says “so there may be FOOD in my house” (Nehemiah 10:38). This is literal food.<br /><br />Now what I want to point out to you is the phrase “windows of heaven”. The phrase “windows of heaven” is found in the bible fives times. The first time we see this is in Gen 7, when God destroys the earth by a flood. In verse 11 it says, ….<br />This is used as a terminology for rain. Some translations say “floodgates” this gives the emphasis of “much rain”.<br /><br />We also see it in 2 Kings 7 (Elijah has the windows of heaven closed)<br /><br />The last time we see this term used is then in Malachi 3:10. Now if we bear in mind that the tithe was used as crops, we will understand that there must have been a drought. God was not saying, “if you tithe I will prevent these things form happening”, the things he mentions in Malachi where already happened. There windows of heaven where closed, they crops where being devoured by pests (possible locust) there vines where casting there fruit before their time. This was desolate times, because they had stopped tithing as the law had commanded them to. Now God is saying return to me and I will return to you. If the children of Israel would return to obeying Gods laws, then he would return to them and rebuke the devourers of there crops, prevent there vines from casting there fruit prematurely and bring an abundance of rain on there crops for a great harvest that there will not be room enough to receive there harvests of crops.<br /><br />God also says that nations will call them blessed for they will be a delightful land. This would be based on the produce of there land at the time.<br /><br />If we try to put the tithe in monetary terms, how can we have no room to receive money? In this day and age there is no such thing as not having room enough to receive money. Im sure that every tither will tell you they have plenty room left.<br /><br />The tithe was never meant to be money, buy food. This is very clear when scripture references are used correctly. If the tithe was ment to be money, then why would god tell them to sell there produce (if the distance to travel was to far) for money, but when they reach there destination to repurchase food with money and eat.<br />1 Tim 1:5-7 …<br />The tithe is a teaching of the law and many are confidently affirming it. God does not need money get his gospel out, he need people with mouths. Jesus himself had no place to lay his head, he told his disciples to take nothing with them when they entered a town, but to trust God to provide. Many have been deceived that God needs millions to get the gospel out to this world.<br /><br />In the old testament the people where governed by written laws and commands. Love is what motivates us in the new testament and we practice grace giving. Grace giving is motivated by love, while law giving is motivated by leagalism and fear. The bible says “perfect love cast out fear”. We give to help those in need.<br /><br />Now you may still say “I believe in the tithe”. If you still do, then I challenge you in this.<br /><br />Practice the tithe as it is in the bible.<br /><br />Use it for what it was used in the old testament. Are you using your tithe to support Levite priests? Orphans? Widows? Strangers?<br /><br />If you are going to tithe, then you must practice what the bible says is a tithe. However, if you practice any part of the law you are guilt of breaking it if you do not practice the entire law.<br /><br />TITHING IN THE NEW TESTAMENT<br /><br />What does the New Testament say about tithing? We see the tithe mentioned very few times in the New Testament, mainly by Jesus. However, he used the example of the tithe while rebuking Pharisees. In Matt 23:23 … Tithe mint, dill, cumin…<br />We see the tithe here as herbs. Not as money. Jesus is rebuking them for focusing on the smallest part of the law (straining a knat) yet they swallow a camel. Is this not the same thing happening today? Some churches will go as far as excluding members of there congregation from activities or refusing to help them when in need because there records shows an inconsistency of tithing or they have no record at all. At worst, some leaders will through congregation members out of the church for not tithing or for sharing with others the truth on the subject.<br /><br />Luke 11:42 … pharasiee in temple… im not like this sinner…<br /><br />The most important scripture referring to the tithe in the new testament in Hebrew 7. Here we pick up again on Araham and Melcheziedeck. Hebrews 7:1 … the law required the levitical priests (desendents of levi). Emphasis is firstly on “the law”. Secondly the tithe was to be paid to the levite priests, and could not be received by anyone. This is the only way that the tithe was seen as valid. Therefore, today we cannot tithe to a pastor.<br /><br />(explain rest of scripture here)<br /><br />Acts 4:32 this should be the mindset of the New Testament church. Helping with our brothers and sisters and those in need. Those who where rich help those who where poor and the people where equal. The Apostles received money from the rich and gave it back to those who lacked. They never held it for themselves.<br /><br />Today Pastors own multimillion properties, while some members of there congregations have no where to live.<br /><br />Now this scripture is scary. Gal 3:10 … (those who do parts of the law are cursed) Therefore, when we partake in some parts of the laws of Moses yet do not do the entire law are put ourselves under unnecessary curses as the scripture says. Also the bible says in Gal 5:4 … (fallen away from grace) we remove ourselves from the grace that Christ made available to us by trying to receive Gods blessing by works of the law and to obtain favour of God. If God desires to bless us he will, and it is simply that HIS WILL. This is how Jesus taught us to pray. God is more interested in you helping those in need then you sending 10% of your income to a church. God desires cheerful givers not legalism. Let God begin to use you as a blessing to those around you.dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-33928625879017111962007-10-18T01:59:00.000+00:002007-10-18T02:03:50.605+00:00Paula White's desperate moment!! (audio link below)Written by Paul Edwards (<a href="http://www.godandculture.wordpress.com/">http://www.godandculture.wordpress.com/</a>)<br /><br />Televangelist Paula White was a recent guest on <a href="http://www.godandculture.com/" target="_blank" modo="false">my radio program</a> in Detroit. She and her husband of 18 years, Randy White, announced in August that they would be divorcing and yet continuing their respective ministries: Randy as Senior Pastor of Church Without Walls in Tampa, Florida and Paula as an itinerant evangelist and “Life Coach.”<br />For most of the 30 minutes we talked I challenged her on her theology, as revealed in her latest book “You’re All That!,” as well as her divorce. I asked her to justify statements made by members of her church that her divorce would have no impact whatsoever on its ministry. How is that possible, I asked? How is it possible that two high profile ministers could conclude that their own relationship was so damaged that divorce was the only solution, and yet believe themselves spiritually fit to continue their ministries? She had no concrete answers, and so she concluded our 30 minute conversation this way:<br />“And while we’re talking about painful, difficult situations, with all due respect, I understand “let’s get the elephant out of the room,” we’ve taken 30 minutes on divorce. But I don’t understand why not an interviewer or a believer as yourself has not asked me how my daughter, who has a death sentence, with third and fourth stage cancer, how she’s doing now.”<br />I sat stunned for a moment; stunned because I didn’t know, but more shocked that she would use a family tragedy to make me look like a terrible person simply because I challenged her theology and lifestyle.<br />What pray tell, does her daughter’s illness have to do with answering questions about her divorce and her humanistic theology? Is Paula White above criticism because she has a terminally ill daughter?<br />The larger question is: if her daughter’s illness is so serious as to warrant her not having to answer questions about her very public divorce and her very abberant theology, why is Paula White on an eight city book tour while her daughter lay dying? During our conversation she boarded a plane for Detroit for a book signing the next day.<br />The fact is, “her” daughter is not her daughter at all. “Her” daughter is actually her estranged husband Randy’s daughter from a previous marriage. “Her” daughter is an adult, not a child. She led me and my audience to believe that she had a young child at home dying of cancer. Paula White played the sympathy card when it became apparent she had lost the sympathy of the audience on the issues she was asked to address.<br />Paula White is a well managed image worth millions of dollars. Behind that image is a real person, a wounded and broken human being, who lives in fear of being exposed. Paula White revealed how broken she is when she used her dying daughter as a desperate cover to protect at all costs her well managed image. She needs our prayers as much as her daughter.<br /><br />Listen to the complete interview <a href="http://www.godandculture.com/ra/white_edwards.mp3" target="_blank">here</a>.dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-89731180261451779292007-10-12T21:42:00.000+00:002007-10-12T21:44:22.699+00:00Prophecy to false prophets and teachersProphecy to false prophets and teachers. This is the word of the Lord!<br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qFbc86J7u9U" width="425" height="353" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed>dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-24656909317158337812007-10-01T20:32:00.001+00:002007-10-01T20:32:49.399+00:00Share a testimonyHey guys, I would like to give this opportunity for you to testify of what God has done in your life, be it recently or in the past. Let God get the glory and a brother/sister be encouraged.<br /><br />God bless you all. Dazdazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-62894764980012813352007-10-01T20:30:00.000+00:002007-10-01T20:31:15.557+00:00The gift of TonguesThe first time we see the use of the supernatural gift of tongues is on the day of Pentecost in the book of Acts. In Acts 2:4 And they where filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.<br /><br />In this verse we see the disciples speaking “with other tongues”, but what exactly is other tongues? To understand fully what actually happened on the day of Pentecost, we need to look at the following verses. Acts 2:5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. 6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.<br /><br />If we read on to verse11 we get more detail on the various languages spoken by the disciples. So we can conclude that on the day of Pentecost the “other tongues” which the disciples spoke was indeed other languages, spoken and understood by men.<br />Another very important reference to tongues is seen in 1 Corinthians 12. Paul teaches us about spiritual gifts, including the gift of speaking in diverse kinds of tongues and also the interpretation of tongues. These spiritual gifts are from the Holy Spirit and given to the body of Christ as he wills (vs 11).<br />The Holy Spirit is the decider of who gets what gifts and how many. Although we cannot choose which gifts we operate in, we are encouraged to desire the spiritual gifts (vs 31, chp14:1).<br /><br />Do all Christians have the gift of speaking in tongues? Many Christians believe that in order to show the evidence of the Holy Spirit in a believers life, he or she must speak in tongues. Many churches will call a new believer to a pray line and begin laying hands on them and encourage them to speaking tongues by faith.<br /><br />The bible is clear that we all do not have the gift of tongues. In vs 12 Paul asks the Corinthians these rhetorical questions. “Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?<br /><br />The conclusion therefore is that all believers do not have the gift of tongues.<br /><br /><br />There is often the question asked “Are there more then one type of tongues?” I believe there are two kinds of tongues. Lets look deeper into the scriptures on this matter.<br /> <br />We have already looked at the tongues spoken by the disciples on the day of Pentecost, which is clearly a tongue of men. The bible calls it “other tongues” or “other languages”.<br />Also 1 Corinthians 13:1 says “though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. This seems to distinguish two kinds of tongues, those which are understood by men (as in Acts 2) and those of angels (a heavenly language).<br /><br />For more clarity on this, we need to look at Paul’s letter to the Corinthians on the subject of tongues. 1 Corinthians 14:2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.<br /><br />Paul is clearly saying that “unknown tongues” are not understood by men and that the speaker speaks mysteries in the spirit which only God understands (vs 27,28). So this must be a different kind of tongue than what was spoken o the day of Pentecost. The events that took place on the day of Pentecost was the fulfilment of a prophecy spoken by the prophet Joel, and was specific to Jewish nation.<br /><br />The tongues which Paul speaks of is the gift of the spirit as spoken of in 1 Corinthians 12.<br /><br />So what is the purpose of tongues today and what relevance to they have to the body of Christ? Tongues are a gift to be used in edifying the church (as all other gifts), but tongues can only edify the church when used in conjunction with the gift of interpretation of tongues (chp 12:10, 14:5-19).<br /><br />The gift of tongues must be exercised in order (chp 14:33) and accordance with scripture. Paul addresses order for the use of tongues in chapter 14:27,28 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. <br /><br />Paul explains clearly the correct use of the gift of tongues, focusing on order and the best way to benefit everyone with the gift. This is the guide to be followed by those who exercise this spiritual gift, so that all may be edified and there be no confusion in the church.dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-69197568317356580952007-09-28T09:35:00.000+00:002007-09-28T15:15:08.596+00:00Communion<a href="http://www.christianitywatch.blogspot.com" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.crvineyard.org/newtfh/images/Jesus.1.jpg"></a><br /><br />What is Communion? Should we partake in it? If so, how often should we do so?<br /><br />Let look at what the word of God has to say concerning communion.<br /><br />The main emphasis of communion is “fellowship”. The act associated with communion in the bible is the “breaking of bread; the body of Christ” and “drinking of wine; blood of Christ”. The bread is symbolic of the body of Christ which was given for us on the cross, the wine being symbolic of his blood which was shed for the remission of the sins of mankind, including you and I.<br />Luke 22:19 And he (Jesus) took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them (disciples), saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." 20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.<br />What we can see of utmost importance from the above verse is “do this in remembrance of me.”<br />This is the real purpose of communion. I can see the importance of this today, since never before have I seen a lack of Christ in the church, and believers forgetting HIM and what HE did for us.<br />How often while listening to a sermon do you hear about the good news of Jesus Christ? You’ll most probably hear something to tickle you ears. Like something about “your destiny, dream. Purpose, blessing” etc…<br />Partaking of communion keeps our minds and hearts focused on Christ and his redemption and grace. This helps us remain humble and not sidetracked by every new teaching which takes our focus away from Christ.<br />I grew up in the Catholic Church until I received salvation through Christ and became a Christian in 1996, so I am quite familiar with communion. Often many of us like myself, see weekly partaking of communion as a religious act and not something we should bother with. This is far from the truth. Communion is not a religious ceremony, but an act of love for Christ and away of keeping him central to our lives and thoughts. We should regularly commune together as believers, not relying solely on the church to call us together on a Sunday morning. Regular fellowship should always be encouraged. Taking communion should always be encouraged on a regular basis (1 Corin 11:16). I don’t believe that we can take communion too often, as the focus should be to remember and identify with what Christ did for us on the cross.<br /><br />Acts 2:45And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. <br />46And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, <br />47Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.<br /><br />Paul also reminds the believers in:<br />1 Corinthians 11: 23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. 26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.<br /><br />Lets not forget to remember the Lord and proclaim his death (salvation plan) by partaking of communion.dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-28193863345075574352007-09-25T20:08:00.000+00:002007-09-28T15:15:43.958+00:00Sowing and reaping?<a href="http://www.christianitywatch.blogspot.com" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.wcg.org/lit/images/Do_not_muzzle_the_ox.jpg"></a><br /><br />I’m pretty confident that you have at least once heard the term sowing and reaping, or "seeding" in the Christian circle. Whether it be by your Pastor in your local church, a televangelist on a Christian TV channel, or in a book by a Christian author. The term has been widely used in the body of Christ for a long time now and has even become a doctrine in some respects.<br />But what does the bible really have to say about sowing and reaping? Let’s have look at some scriptures on the topic.<br /><br />One of the favourite scriptures concerning seedtime and harvest is Genesis 8:22 ….<br />Many people take this scripture and apply it to anything, but it is most commonly applied to financial sowing to ministries and “men and women of God”. But what was God referring to in vs 22. Well If we read from Chapter 6, we see God instructing Noah to build an Ark because he was about to destroy the earth by water (flood) because of the grave evil on the earth. In chapter 8 vs 21 God promises “I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more everything living, as I have done.<br /><br />Here we see that God had cursed the ground due to the wickedness of the people and promises never to do it again. In verse 22 he continues … “as long as the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.<br /><br />So was God referring to literal seeding in the earth, i.e. planting of crops or was he speaking of everything that man calls seeding i.e. sowing money into ministries expecting to get a return on our investment? I cannot conclude this to be what God meant. Can you?<br /><br />2 Corinthians 9:6-But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.<br /><br />This is another scripture which is often used encourage giving financially to a ministry or minister. One the surface this scripture does seem to mean, that if we give small we receive small and if we give much we will receive much in return. However, If we look at the surround text we will get a better understanding of what Paul was saying to the church at Corinth. If we back up a bit further to the preceding chapter it will help us get a better understanding of the context. From the text it appears that the Corinthian church where experiencing a time of financial prosperity (cht 8 vs 14 but by equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality). What was the want of the church at Corinth and what was the want of the church at Macedonia? Paul seems to be encouraging an exchange between the churches to encourage equality. The church at Macedonia where in want financially (chp 9 vs 12) while they prospering in many other areas, eg. grace, righteousness, devotion to God.<br /><br />Paul is encouraging the Corinthians to follow in the footsteps of the Macedonians and pursue righteousness. Titus had been sent to Paul by God to help and comfort him and the other apostles at a time when they where in need and cast down (chp 7 vs 5,6). Paul was desiring that Titus would also visit the Corinthian church in there now time of need. Paul boosts of the grace of God on the Macedonian church while boasting to the Macedonians of the generosity of the Corinthians and there pledge to financially assist the Macedonians. If we return to or first text in Chapter 9 vs 6, we understand that Paul in encouraging them to sow financially to the Macedonian church in need (vs 9, as it is written, He has dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever). Then we continue in verses 7 and 8, every man according ….<br /><br />Paul puts in focus a reaping of grace, righteousness, good works and thanksgivings to God (vs 8,9,10.11,12) not a reaping of financial blessing which they already had. God in more concern about us being bountiful in righteousness, grace, etc then being bountiful in finances.<br /><br />Paul reminds Timothy to teach the same to those who are rich in finances. 1 Tim 6:17-Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 18 that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.<br /><br />This is what Paul was encouraging the Corinthian church to do.<br />So what do we learn from this? We as Christians should support and help other Christians in need, whether they are in a third world country, your local church or you brother or sister.<br /><br />Now what about you local church, pastor, etc. Should we not financially support our local church? If my Pastor is ministering fulltime how will he and his family be supported?<br /><br />Firstly, if you fellowship at a local church, If you have the means it is only effecal that you support where you can to assist the church in functioning. However it must be said that this not limited to finance. Some people may not be in a position to assist financially, but may be involved in the helps ministry of the church on a voluntary basis lending a skill or gift to the body of believers.<br /><br />The bible says 1Timothy 5:17-Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.<br /><br />So according to the scriptures elders should be looked after by the church as they do the work of God. What is important though is that they are actually labouring in the word and doctrine and not sitting at home during the week watching tv or out playing golf. This is certainly the criteria. <br /><br />As much as the ox must not be muzzled, no one who remove the muzzle if the ox was eating the entire harvest. An elder should be fed but not consume the entire harvest!<br /><br />Also if possible elders should continue to work where possible and it should be a last resort to receive financial support from the congregation. Today many ministers are living far beyond there necessary means, flaunting lavish lifestyles of the rich and famous, with fleets of luxury vehicles, millionaire mansions, planes, and expensive jewellery. This is not what is meant by “do not muzzle the ox”. This is fleecing the flock which God is certainly against (Ezekiel 34).<br /><br />Lets look at a key scripture concerning sowing and reaping. In Matthew 6 Jesus tells us not to worry about the things of the earth like food and clothing. These are the things that the world chases after. God is our father and will provide these things if we continue to put our trust in him. Lets look at vs 26, behold the fowls of the air: for the sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?<br /><br />This is a valid question to be answered. Ask yourself. Am I more important to God than birds? The answer is yes you are! God is heavenly Father, so that means a lot. As we see, Jesus himself says that the birds do not sow, nor reap, yet god provides food for them. This means that God will provide food for us, if we seek first his kingdom and his righteousness (vs 33).<br /><br />The problem is that many of us are pursing God out of greed and ulterior motives. Some are sowing “seeds” because we are not content with what we have already, so we are trying to use God as a high interest low risk building society.<br /><br />In verse 28-30, Jesus continues with another example, this time using the lilies of the field and how God has beautifully clothed them. Again he explains that they are nothing to God compared to us his children. He ends vs 30 … shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? <br /><br />O ye of little faith? Jesus says they have little faith. Today may teach that sowing seed, and believing God for a harvest it great faith. This could not be more carnal and far from the truth. What you will find is that it is the rich (financially) preachers who seem to be teaching faith yet they have no understanding of what faith really is.<br /><br />James 2:5-Harken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? 6 but ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgement seats?<br /><br />The bible says that it is the poor who are rich in faith. Why? Because they have learnt how to trust God to provide for them on a daily basis (Matt 6:11-give us this day our daily bread).dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-16790679590059979112007-09-23T12:13:00.000+00:002007-10-12T21:52:46.679+00:00Juanita begs for $200,000This is a recent clip of Juanita Bynum begging for $200,000. I thought she was a multimillionaire. So why is she begging for this money? And what for? She has just bought 30 acres of land, yet she is asking for this money to build a temple for her to pray in, which will hold the ark of the covenant and threshing floor? :S I dont know whether to laugh or cry. This is daylight robbery.<br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/G1TajuqiBwQ" width="425" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed><br /><br />She is begging for this money while wearing her bling watch. Last time I saw her on television she was driving a Rolls Royce! And boasting about her 16 franchaises, worth multimillions of dollars.<br /><br />Stop being duped people, you are apart of the problem of why these false teachers are decieving many and leading them to hell. You are their supporters. Remember that! Rev 2:20-25<br /><br />Brothers and Sisters stay away from idols.dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-11941990643699818882007-09-22T11:50:00.000+00:002007-09-23T12:39:19.279+00:00Another reason why you need to run for your lifeThis video clip is a prime example of twisting scripture to saltisfy the lust of the flesh but the one and only Bishop Weeks III.<br /><br />COLOSSIANS 3:8<br />But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, FILTHY COMMUNICATION out of your mouth.<br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/waXrbpFikZU" width="425" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed><br /><br />Rev 2:20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.<br />21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.<br />22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.<br />23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.<br />24 But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.<br />25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-39768613617149322582007-09-20T14:55:00.000+00:002007-09-20T15:00:44.649+00:00Paul Washer on thre truth of the gospelThis is a Shockingly Powerful & Biblical message<br />preached to about 5,000 youth in a day when youth<br />are appealed to through shallow and worldly means.<br /><br />At one point in this sermon the 5,000 Youth are<br />clapping and yelling BUT THEN the preacher makes<br />a comment that CHANGES THE WHOLE ATMOSPHERE TO<br />WHERE YOU COULD HAVE HEARD A PIN DROP... As you<br />can imagine, the preacher was never invited back.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uuabITeO4l8"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uuabITeO4l8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-29384580824305491632007-09-20T14:45:00.000+00:002007-09-20T14:52:33.932+00:00False Prophets Part 3Beware of ravenous wolves!<br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Km9cWpD7ToA" width="425" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed>dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-22689960239771571042007-09-07T08:12:00.000+00:002007-09-07T08:21:58.225+00:00Re: Do Woman Have The Right To Preach?This is a short teaching response to the question; Do women have the right to preach?<br /><br />Firstly, let me say that i believe this question in of itself is not the right question to be asked, nor is it the main area dealt with in this video. The question really should be; Is it Gods will for women to teach men and hold positions of authority over them?<br /><br />Judge for yourself. God bless.<br /><br />Part 1<br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/A3n429-Ur9I"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/A3n429-Ur9I" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br /><br />Part 2<br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/u3NUAwj-EIo"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/u3NUAwj-EIo" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-73934795818139950662007-08-25T10:00:00.000+00:002007-08-25T10:07:44.602+00:00Do you hate the truth aswell?This is a video of a guy preaching outside of "Lakewood Church, Houston" The larget church in America. He is being blocked by church staff, and many walk by ignoring him. This is sad. People love lies and hate the truth. With itching ears they gather to themselves teachers like Joel Osteen, to make them feel good and codle their sin.<br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Nu9k60-GgVk" width="425" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed>dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441145242788835159.post-84066047278833244982007-07-09T08:17:00.001+00:002007-07-09T08:38:49.300+00:00YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED ACTS 20:30-31A warning of False Prophets. You have been warned!<br /><br /><br />Part 1 - A few false teachers/doctrine<br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IIQAONfJGEU" width="425" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed><br /><br /><br />Part 2 - An brief explaination<br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JaYa7adjlgs" width="425" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed><br /><br />For those of you who cant be bothered to go and look up the scripture references yourselves I have posted a few below just for you :)<br /><br />ACTS 20:29-31 know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. 30Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them. 31So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.dazzaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783328391126204669noreply@blogger.com4