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Exposed: Tim Lahaye, Chuck Missler, Jerry Falwell, Sun Myung Moon Exposed: Tim LaHaye, Chuck Missler, Jerry Falwell, Sun Myung Moon, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, Benny Hinn, Kathryn Kuhlman, Paul Crouch, Chuck Smith, Hal Lindsey, Rick Joyner, The Pope, TBN, Calvery Chapel, CNP, Knights of Malta & Many More -The Biblical “Marking” of Chuck Missler and the “Claimers” of Jesus Christ- By William Saunders with additions by Dr. Scott Johnson Ephesians 5:11 Blog--February 14, 2012 Romans 16:18 – “…by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple” All these men above are related with each other through the ECUMENICAL Council for National Policy (CNP) that minds earthly things among other things, all these men are a result of an apostate church not submitting to The Word Of God our Lord & Savior. We shall see with scripture and evidence how these “claimers” were not “marked” by a gullible apostate church and as a result were allowed places of prominence under the banner of Jesus Christ in America. Example - Tim LaHaye said this to Sun Myung Moon 20+ years before Moon claimed to be the Messiah, before Sun Myung Moon gave Jerry Falwell $3.5 million, before Jerry Falwell hired the exposed liar Ergun Caner, before Chuck Missler placed LaHaye on his “Board of Regents” - Tim LaHaye said to Moon -“Your suffering will cleanse the sins of America” Dr. Bo Hi Pak, Messiah: My Testimony to Rev. Sun Myung Moon, Volume II, Maryland: University Press of America, 2002, Chapter 17, Page 168 Scott Johnson’s Teaching: Rev. Falwell, Rev. Sun Myung Moon and The Love of Money May 20th, 2007-- In this teaching we will be looking at the ‘fruit’ of some of the most prominent ‘Christian’ figures in America. This list will include: The Jerry Falwell Sr. & Jr., Timothy La Haye ‘Left Behind’, Gary Bauer, Bill Bright, Paul Crouch, Dr. James Dobson, Billy Graham, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Beverly La Haye, Ralph Reed, Pat Robertson, James Robison, Phyllis Schlafly, George Bush Sr. and Jr., Dr. Robert Schuller. Jesus said by their fruits “ye shall know them”, which is in reference to the fruit of a true Christian as opposed to a pseudo Christian tare. We will be looking at the undeniable documented financial links of the people listed above cult leader Rev. Sun Myung Moon of the Unification Church of Korea. Unbelievably Rev. Moon was actually crowned Messiah and Savior of Earth on March 23, 2004 at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington D.C, where scores of Christian leaders as well as several U.S. Senators and Representatives met for this very blasphemous occasion. Southern Baptist leaders were on hand, as were Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) President Paul Crouch, Reverend Jerry Falwell, Rev. Robert Schuller, Kenneth Copeland, Pat Boone and many others. Moon claims Jesus failed on his mission to earth but Moon has not. This is one of the largest smoking guns and flagrant moves ever made and condoned by main stream Christian figures and politicians. This information is based on highly referenced, factual evidence. This picture to the left is from the Strategic Perspectives II Conference when the apostate Chuck Missler asked the apostate Tim LaHaye to be on the “scholarly” Koinonia Institute “Board of Regents” in 2007. How can a man who continues to remind his audiences of his impressive credentials and alleged “Biblical knowledge” get wrapped up with the blatantly apostate? Why is Chuck Missler getting it SO WRONG over & over with such alleged discernment and wisdom? It’s NOT SCHOLARSHIP but OBEDIENCE to The Word Of God that brings the Holy Spirit – Acts 5:32 - “…the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey Him.” 2 Timothy 3:7 – “Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” The following is an excerpt on Tim LaHaye from Bo Hi Pak who was President of the Unification Church (The Moonies) from 1977 to 1991 - “One day, Rev. Dr. Tim LaHaye came to visit. He was the minister who had previously suggested that "we all spend one week in prison with Reverend Moon." The moment he took Reverend Moon's hands, Dr. LaHaye was overcome with tears and couldn't even speak. When he finally could speak, he said, "Reverend Moon, please forgive the American government. America has committed a great sin against you. I really want to apologize to you on behalf of the government and the American people. Please forgive America. Not all American people are like that." Then he wept again. Reverend Moon embraced him and then said, "There is nothing for me to forgive. Since I have been here, I've come to love America even more. I am only thankful. After coming here, I have made up my mind to give my entire life for the sake of America. I've come to realize even more just how precious America is." Dr. LaHaye was visibly moved. "Reverend Moon," he said, "you are truly living the love of Jesus Christ. Your suffering will cleanse the sins of America. I am grateful to God for sending you here, to the United States." http://www.tparents.org/Library/Unification/Books/Messiah2/Messiah2-17f.htm http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2001/augustweb-only/8-6-34.0.html The Word of God States: Romans 16:17-18 – “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.” The Greek word for the word “mark” is skopeō and it means - to fix one's eyes upon, direct one's attention to… The Greek word for the word “the simple” is akakos and it means here in scripture - fearing no evil from others, distrusting no one Gullible is a better way of putting it and the apostate church in America is the most gullible in the entire world, committing abomination according to Luke 16:15 by lifting up “teachers” believing whatever they are told without examining the fruit (Ephesians 5:9)of these “teachers”. 1 Timothy 6:3, 5 – “If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; 5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. 1 Corinthians 5:11-13 – “But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolator, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. 12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? 13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.” The Lord’s instruction for keeping the Bride of Christ pure on earth, separating from the tares Romans 16:18 – “AVOID THEM” 1 Timothy 6:5 – “FROM SUCH WITHDRAW THYSELF” 1 Corinthians 5:11 – “NOT TO KEEP COMPANY, IF ANY MAN THAT IS CALLED A BROTHER” “WITH SUCH A ONE NO NOT TO EAT” The purification by the Lord and His bride Titus 2:14 – “Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.” 1 John 3:2-3 – “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is. 3 And every man that hath this hope in Him purifieth himself, even as He is pure.” Like Chuck Missler ,the apostate church talks about truth, but they don’t love the truth by obeying Ephesians 5:9 – “For the fruit of the Spirit is in ALL goodness and righteousness and TRUTH” Matthew 7:18 – “A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.” Since men lifting up men is an abomination to the Lord, this sin (among many others) is spiritually blinding them. So they lift up men (which is sin), don’t obey the Word of God, and their knowledge is puffing them up which is causing further blindness (Obadiah 1:3). Jer 17:5 ¶ Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD. Jer 17:7 Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. They can’t “see” the “evil fruit” in these exalted men Luke 16:15 – “…For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.” Chuck Missler’s relationship with Tim LaHaye You could say that Chuck Missler’s relationship with Tim LaHaye is tied to the Council for National Policy (CNP) that’s a real cornucopia of darkness when one really researches it. Much has been written on this group. Scott Johnson’s Teachings: Chuck Missler & Council for National Policy Warning–Part 1 January 25th, 2011 | Chuck Missler & Council for National Policy Warning–Part 2 January 25th, 2011 | The Council for National Policy: What It Is Update: July 5/2001 Update: Feb 7, 2006 Revised/Updated March 14, 2008 Many Evangelical, Pentecostal, Charismatic, Catholic, Mormon and other ecumenically-minded leaders are members of the Council for National Policy, the 500+ (varies per year) member organization plans the strategy of the Religious Right and conservatives in the United States.
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