The Ecumenical Movement

THE ECUMENICAL MOVEMENT


The Ecumenical Movement is one of the most controversial subjects in this present hour.

What is the Ecumenical Movement?

The word 'ecumenical' comes from the Greek word 'oikoumene' which basically means 'this inhabited world'.

At present, there are two great bodies -- the World Council of Churches (W.C.C.) and the National Council of Churches (N.C.C.). The main aim of the Ecumenical Movement is to bring churches of all denominations and cults, and ultimately, all other religious organisations together as One Ecumenical Church or World Church. At the first Ecumenical Assembly held in Amsterdam in 1948, the motto 'ONE WORLD -- ONE CHURCH' was adopted. It is agreed that one of the major issues for the WCC to tackle is the relations between the churches and the organisations of all the other religions and ideologies. With regards to this issue, dialogues are being held among the different religions of the world. The Bible Prophecy of a Super Church is now being fulfilled.



THE COURTSHIP BETWEEN THE WCC AND THE ROMAN CATHOLICS

For years now, there is much courtship between the WCC and the Roman Catholics. "Roman Catholic bishops from around the world met in an Ecumenical Council at the Vatican from 1962-1965. They revised the Catholic liturgy, and have updated the church in several areas in an effort to bring the Protestants back into the fold. In the higher echelons of Catholicism, Protestants are no longer called 'heretics' but are referred to as 'separated brethren'. It should be noted that this procedure has not reached the grass roots level in some areas. Booklets are being distributed to Catholic laymen on 'ecumenical etiquette'. Each year million of leaflets, 'Week of Prayer for Christian Unity' are distributed. Catholics and Protestants are having joint communion services. They undertake joint projects for social activities, and even have joint folk-singing programmes. One of the biggest drives toward unity is the amalgamation of Catholic and Protestant seminaries. For the first time in history Roman Catholic churches are joining city church council... The leaders of World Council and the leaders of Rome are working together for a union of these two bodies. No fewer than 39 representatives of Protestant churches have been received by the Pope. The Archbishop of Canterbury was the first Anglican primate to visit a Pope in 400 years. Official Roman Catholic documents are beginning to use the term 'church' to describe Protestant churches. A Lutheran professor has urged all Protest- ants to reunite with Roman Catholicism, which he described as their 'ecclesiastical homeland'." (Quoted from The Ecumenical Movement by H.Duncan).



POPE -- HEAD OF THE SUPER-CHURCH

There is no doubt that the irresistible effort of the Ecumenical Movement to form a World Church will culminate in the acceptance of the Pope -- that man of sin, the son of perdition -- as its head. In 1972, Michael Ramsey, who "made ecclesiastical history by preaching in Manhattan's Roman Catholic St.Patrick's Cathedral at a service attended by Terence Cardinal Cooke and Archbishop Iakovos of the Greek Church of North and South America" (TIME Feb.,7), said, "I can foresee the day when all Christians might accept the Pope as Presiding Bishop. Perspectives change, and we must give the bag a good shake and see what happens."

Even notable and influential churchmen speak of it with great favour. The Evangelist Billy Graham was quoted in a German newspaper as saying, "that it would be a great tragedy if the ecumenical policies of the late Pope John were reversed. 'Pope John brought an entirely new era to the world. It would be a great tragedy if the cardinals elect a pope who would react against the policies of Pope John and bring back the walls between the Christian faiths'." With such assurance, we are going to see (or have already seen) an endless procession of sincere people, their minds befogged with the spirit of delusion, join the wedding procession to union with Rome. The only ones who will escape this delusion will be those in whom is the mind of the Lord Jesus Christ -- The Word of God.


ROMANISM, DENOMINATIONALISM, ECUMENISM, CHARISMATICISM

What has God said about this One World Church System? Plenty, and much of which is recorded in the Book of Revelation. Bible-believing Christians will agree with me that we are living in the last of the Seven Church Ages mentioned in the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. We are living in the Laodicean Age -- a period when the Church and its works are totally lukewarm being neither hot nor cold. Revelation chapter 17 mentions a mysterious woman called "MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS of THE EARTH". She is none other than the SYSTEM of the Roman Catholic Church which has been handed down through each and every Church Age to every denominational church and which is now magnified as the One World Church. Yes, Mama Rome, the Great Mother Harlot, and her harlot 'daughters' (organized denominational churches) are now joined together in an unholy union. No doubt, it is a Super Church which is rich in material wealth but poor in spiritual Truth, and dying spiritually. God said that she is wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked (Rev.3:14-18), and she doesn't even know it!

Ecumenism (together with Charismaticism) is Satan's master-plan of deception through which He is trying to deceive the whole world in this climatic period (Rev.12:9).



BIBLE-BELIEVING CHRISTIANS SHOULD NOT SUPPORT THE ECUMENICAL MOVEMENT

There are reasons why True Believers of Christ should not support the Ecumenical Movement or be associated with it in any way.

The Ecumenical Movement is built on the wrong premise which misleads sincere Christians into a counterfeit 'unity'. Emphatically, this is certainly not the unity of the Spirit. It is not the spiritual oneness of the Body of Christ which our Saviour had prayed for. The Ecumenical Movement is an unholy organisational union of a bunch of ignoramuses! The True Church is composed of only the born-again, Blood- washed Christians whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life.



INFALLIBLE WORD OF GOD REJECTED

For the sake of charity and unity the Ecumenical Movement rejected THE HOLY BIBLE as the Infallible Word of God and has published its own edition of THE BIBLE which is sanctioned by Rome. It has four parallel columns showing the reader the similarities and differences in the interpretations of the four major denominations of the Ecumenical Movement -- Roman Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox (Eastern Christian) and Jewish. The edition has grossly distorted the Truth by taking away from, and adding to, the Inspired Word of God. As Martin Luther had said, "Cursed be that love and unity for whose sake the Word of God must be put to stake!" Bishop Latimer, who died at the stake for his faith in Christ, said, "Unity must be according to God's Holy Word, or else it were better war than peace. We ought never to regard unity so much that we forsake God's Word for her sake." But, even then, we still find many Bible-believing Christians in, or associating with, the Movement.


APOSTASY!

The Ecumenical Movement and many Christians have a wrong concept of the Church. They are confused about the Church of God and the Kingdom of God. They believe that we should strive to set up the Kingdom of God on the earth. The Bible does not teach this. Rather, it has revealed to us that this age will end in apostasy (2 Thess.2:3). The Apostle Peter tells us that in the last days there will be false teachers who will bring in damnable heresies. Peter says that many will follow the pernicious ways of these false teachers. In other words he is not referring to the false doctrines or teachings of Christian cults, or churches, who may attract their tens of thousands, but rather to the apostates who go about deceiving millions of people. These false teachers are not only guilty of teaching wrong doctrines but are also guilty of denying the Lord Jesus Whom they claim to believe. They are so theologically unsound that they even deny the Virgin Birth of Christ, His Vicarious Death and Atonement, His Resurrection and Ascension, His Second Coming and almost all the fundamental truths that are taught in the Bible. It is deplorable that many sincere Christians do not realise the extent to which these false teachers have infiltrated and control their own denominations (2 Pet.2:1,2).

Today, in most of the churches, we see plenty of form and ceremony -- religiously pompous -- singing, shouting, dancing, speaking in tongues, etc., but none of the Apostolic teachings and the power of the Truth. The Bible does not encourage the Believer to stay and try to improve such situation in his church, but It warns him in no uncertain terms to turn away from it (2 Tim.3:1-5).


UNHOLY ALLIANCE

We often hear people say that it does not matter what we believe as long as we are sincere in what we believe. What folly! What we believe makes us what we are! And the Ecumenical Movement is exactly what it is -- "the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird"! It tolerates those who encourage immorality! Many ministers of the WCC defend homosexuality and encourage pre-marital sex as was manifested at Uppsala, Sweden in 1968. Beside this carnal sin, their unholy alliance with the Roman Catholic church, which promulgates countless erroneous doctrines, is enough to make one sick! Even the evangelicals has compromised and fellowshipped with that which God has cursed!

The Ecumenical Movement opposes and condemns missionary activities as outmoded ideas of evangelism. It is also soft on Communism. This has been confirmed many times by investigating agencies of the United States government.


WARNING!  CHECK YOURSELF AND YOUR CHURCH!

Dear Christian friend, if you believe that Jesus Christ was God incarnate, born of a virgin, died a vicarious death on the Cross for you and that you are cleansed and pardoned through His shed Blood, that He arose on the third day, ascended to Heaven, and is coming again as He promised, and that you are "saved by grace through faith....the gift of God, not of work", then "COME OUT OF HER...." and have no dealing whatsoever in an organization (even your denomination) which denies these fundamental truths!

We are now in the final hours of the age of grace. This is no time for ecumenical association in unholy compromise! Compromise dulls the spiritual vision. Compromise is an affront to a Holy and Righteous Saviour. THIS IS A TIME FOR TOTAL SEPARATION FROM UNBELIEF!!!

Find out for yourself whether your church -- your denomination -- is affiliated with the NCC and/or the WCC. If so, the leaders are blind and apostate! God does not revive apostasy; He judges it! And if you knowingly and wilfully remain in apostasy, you would never make it in the 'Rapture' of the saints! Return to the Word! Back to the Faith of the Apostolic Fathers!

These are strong words, yes, but God's Word is even stronger. He calls for TOTAL SEPARATION from Mystery, Babylon the Great, and all that she represents -- "COME OUT FROM AMONG THEM and be ye SEPARATE, saith the Lord, and TOUCH NOT THE UNCLEAN THING" -- 2 Cor.6:17. "COME OUT OF HER, My People, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues" -- Rev.18:4. Yes, contend for the Faith that was once delivered unto the saints of God!

[Read Revelation 17 & 18; 2 John 9-11; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 2 Timothy 3:13-14; 1 Timothy 6:3-5.]

Revelation 17-18 King James Version (KJV)
Chapter 17:
1 And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:

2 With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication.

3 So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.

4 And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:

5 And upon her forehead was a name written, Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots And Abominations Of The Earth.

6 And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration.

7 And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.

8 The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.

9 And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.

10 And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space.

11 And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.

12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.

13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.

14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

15 And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.

16 And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.

17 For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.

18 And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.

Chapter 18:
1 And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.

2 And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.

3 For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.

4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.

5 For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.

6 Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.

7 How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.

8 Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her.

9 And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning,

10 Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.

11 And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more:

12 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,

13 And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men.

14 And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all.

15 The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,

16 And saying, Alas, alas that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!

17 For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,

18 And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!

19 And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.

20 Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.

21 And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all.

22 And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee;

23 And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.


24 And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.

2 John 9-11 King James Version (KJV)
9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:


11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

2 Corinthians 6:14-18 King James Version (KJV)
14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?

16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.


18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

2 Timothy 3:13-14 King James Version (KJV)
13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.


14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

1 Timothy 6:3-5 King James Version (KJV)
3 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;

4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,


5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

WATER BAPTISM IN JESUS NAME

Baptism in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ is the ORIGINAL BAPTISM that was practised by the early Church Apostles. It is not something new but if you will look carefully at the written Scriptures, you will notice and find that there was not one person in the whole Bible who was ever water baptised in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Not one. 

For about 330 years after Christ, everybody was water baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Roman Catholics, then organized and became a denomination, and started to water sprinkling (not baptism) over the forehead in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Reference to any Church History Book will prove this.  But there are a few particular which may be found in the public library.

Dictionary of the Bible - Scribners - Vol.1, Page 241.

Canney Encyclopedia - Page 53.

New International Encyclopedia - Vol.22, Page 476.

Dictionary of the Bible - James Hastings. 

History of Baptism 

Clik Herehttp://www.angelfire.com/la2/prophet1/historyofbaptism.html


There are other references that you may be able to check up on. These works, and the others that I am not taking space to list here, prove that Water Baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost is a TRADITION OF MAN, NOT THE WORD OF GOD, started by the Roman Catholic Church, and carried on by almost all other denominations after her. THIS IS AN ERROR AND A FALSE BAPTISM. 

As we know, after the Roman Catholic (RC) Church had gone on some hundred of years, Martin Luther, one of the RC monks,  saw many errors in their ways, but continued to baptise people in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Around year 1525, the Anabaptists saw that it was wrong to water baptise infants, and began to immerse only grown ups, adults.  ( Source: "The Growth of the Christian Church", by Nichols, Page 231).
In the 1700's John Wesley received more spiritual light on the Scriptures, but he continued the R.C. water baptism formula , which was in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Then 'Pentecost' came and people were filled with the Holy Ghost, but the majority of the people hung on to the same thing, and it has been going on like that. So for more than1600 years we have had a water Baptism which was not the one formula used at the beginning ― it started right the Early Church Apostles, but the Roman Catholic Church changed it.

The R.C. Church changed the water baptism formula that was originally used, and they also changed the method or mode of water baptising. After Apostles Paul, Peter, Jesus Christ and other early Church fathers were gone, the R.C. Church began to baptise people by sprinkling water on the little children's forehead and using the title "name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost".
In the Bible, Acts 2:38 we read "Repent, and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins", but how can an infant repent when he does not know what sins are or that he is a sinner?  What part of the R.C. water baptism is wrong? It is all wrong!  Every part of it is wrong. There is no such thing in the Bible. Does the Bible say to water baptise infants when they don't know they are sinners and can't repent?  The method or mode of water baptism is wrong also for we do not sprinkle infants nor grown ups but rather immerse the people into the water. And you could not immerse infants; you could drown them. The wording of pronouncement  is also wrong. Then the whole water baptism is wrong, unscriptural. In fact, anyone that have been water baptized in this way are not baptized at all for it is not Scriptural. So every part of that R.C water baptism is totally wrong. 

But since we have got the revelation of the true Christian baptism which is Scriptural, we know that it is true. So then, we are to water baptise people that are old enough to know that they are sinners and to be able to repent of their sins. Whether it is a child or a grown up, we are to water baptise them , everyone, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ which is the ONLY SCRIPTURAL BAPTISMAL FORMULA. Scriptures regarding water immersion, which means  to be totally fully IMMERSED in water, are as follows:

"And Jesus when He was baptized went up straightway out of the water."  ~ Matthew 3:16.

"And they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch and he baptized him." ~ Acts 8:38.

"Therefore we are buried with Him by baptism into death." (Romans 6:4) Baptism is a type of the burial of our sins. 

Every person who was ever baptized in the Bible, and there are at least 8,012 of them mentioned, were ALL BAPTIZED IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. 

Acts 2:38 ;
Acts 4:10-12 ;
Acts 8:16 ;
Acts 10:48 ;
Acts 19:3-6

If you check Apostle Peter's teaching, and also see Apostle Paul's teaching ( for Apostle Paul was a messenger as well as an apostle of his era), you will see that both of them taught and practised water baptism in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. If anybody can cast these two apostles' teachings out of the Bible, then they might as well cast the whole Bible away.

It is essential and important that we be very prayerful and careful to go by the Scriptures, rather than go by the traditions of man. Note Galatians 1:11-12, " But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ." Read also Galatians 1:16, "To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:" And also take note of Galatians 1:8-9, "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed." 

Therefore all gospel ministers who water baptised people in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost are cursed according to Apostle Paul's teachings, but they don't know they are cursed. Some people who are doubtful feel they would rather obey Jesus than Apostle Peter, but Acts 1:1-2, ( The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,
 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:) says that Jesus through the Holy Ghost gave commandments unto the Apostles ; also having given the keys of the kingdom to Peter. Read Matthew 16:19, "And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." Apostle Peter commanded the people to be water baptized in the NAME OF THE LORD ( Jesus Christ) over in Acts 2:38 , " Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. " , and Acts 10:48, " And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days." 

The Spirit revealed and made very clear to the Apostles that the Name (not titles) of the the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost was the Lord Jesus Christ. 

In addition to the 8,012 people who were mentioned previously, we see in Acts 18:8, that after hearing Paul's teaching, Crispus, the chief ruler of the Synagogue believed on the Lord with all his household, and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed and were baptized. We know Paul taught water baptism in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ as in Acts 19:1-7, where the Ephesus believers who hab been baptized unto the baptism of John the Baptist were rebaptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus after hearing Paul's teaching on the matter. 

Again, in addition to the 8,012 sould mentioned, we see Philip, when in Samaria, water baptized a number of people in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ and even Simon the sorcerer was baptized. 

Acts 8 King James Version (KJV)
8 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.

2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.

4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.

8 And there was great joy in that city.

9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:

10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.

11 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.

12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:

16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

With regard to the words which Jesus spoke as recorded in Matthew 28:19, " baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost", Father, Son and Holy Ghost are all titles, not names. There are countless numbers of "Dads" who are called "Father" every day, but this is just a title and each one of these "Fathers" have their own respective individual Name.

The revelation of the NAME of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost is the LORD JESUS CHRIST . Note that in Isaiah 9:6, the Son shall be called "The mighty God, The everlasting Father,"

Isaiah 9:6 King James Version (KJV)
6: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

In John 5:43, Jesus said, " I am come in my FATHER'S NAME."

John 5:43 King James Version (KJV)

43: I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.

I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO DRAW YOUR ATTENTION TO PHILLIPIANS 2:9-11. 

Philippians 2:9-11 King James Version (KJV)
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name:

10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;


11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Note especially verse 11, which says every tongue should confess to that NAME. Every tongue should confess that Jesus is Lord and His Name which is Jesus Christ, is the NAME above every name. 

Over in Colossians 3:17, Apostle Paul taught that "And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him." And if we thank God for our daily bread in the Name of Jesus; pray for the sick in the Name of our Lord Jesus; cast out demons in the Name of Jesus Christ; greet the saints in the precious Name of Jesus Christ; etc., how much more ought we to take the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ in water baptism. In the "deed" of water baptism, by total immession into the water, the believer does so in "word" as well, confessing and accepting the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Today's date : We know that we are now living in a day of preparation for those who will be in the Bride's Rapture. The living elements of the Bride of Christ will accept all Scriptural Truths that are revealed in the the Bible, but those people who don't care or indifferent whether they are in the Bride or not, will believe fables and traditions of man. All church denominational people will be against such BAPTISM for in order to accept it, they will have to admit and confess that their present status quo denominational teaching is wrong, and this they will not do. 
However, those souls who will make up the Bride will be open to receive all instruction in righteousness of God and open for correction as well. We must be corrected if we are truly children of God. We must allow ourselves to be corrected by the Word of God. God is in His Word. Those who have not His Word are not in Him. 

If we seriously take time to look up the above Bible verses of Scriptures and pray about them, certainly the Lord Jesus Christ will reveal His Word to us. It is essential that we make sure our lives are lived in full obedience to the Word. 

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GOD

More people believe in God than don’t.
According to an ancient text: “The fool says in his heart there is no God.”
Then there is a group of people the Apostle Paul met in Athens who even made an inscription to ‘the Unknown God.’
I don't like religions that create its own mystique, pomp and ceremony or result in violence and hatred.
God created man and man creates religion, and misrepresents God, how sad. Many people have a false idea of God.
Knowing God is not the same as knowing about God.
It is silly to fight over God.
The ancient Chinese emperors offered a border sacrifice to God and Chinese written characters tell an astounding story similar to what I read in Genesis.
God is about coming to one's senses and turning to him but that takes time.
When I look at the vastness of outer space, and the wonder of our blue planet, I find it harder not to believe in God.
I unashamedly believe in God though it took time for me to discover the way to him.
Aliens? What happens if we find a planet full of starving aliens?
I think the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the most loving message about God’s care for humans yet it is also the most hated message.
Knowing God and loving him is the best anyone can do.
Some of the world’s greatest past and present scientists believe in God and I agree with Stephen Hawkins that “science is about unraveling the mind of God.”
God is too compelling to be ignored.
Those who seek God will find him but they must be willing to leave behind their false ideas and things they have been taught that are untrue.
Born into a religion that does not believe in a Creator God one day I read Genesis, the Book of Beginnings in the Bible and discovered God.

Joy Word

Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.  They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.  You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. Honor and majesty surround him; strength and joy fill his dwelling. The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living. Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans. If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. I will never forget your commandments,   for by them you give me life. Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful.  The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful. Listen to my instruction and be wise. Don’t ignore it. Joyful are those who listen to me, watching for me daily at my gates, waiting for me outside my home!  For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.  For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies. Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything. Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in His kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia.  They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity. For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford, but far more. And they did it of their own free will. So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of His will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better. We also pray that you will be strengthened with all His glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to His people, who live in the light.  Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.

5 TRUTHS ABOUT JOY FOUND IN THE BIBLE

Bible Joy Truth #1: Authentic joy and true happiness is found is God’s presence.
I love that joy is the very essence of God’s character!

1 Chronicles 16:27 says that “strength and joy fill his dwelling.” Psalm 16:11 reminds us that joy and “eternal pleasures” are found in God’s presence.

I love David’s personal testimony of authentic joy that he’s discovered as result of his time with God (Psalm 28:7 and Psalm 34:8).

By spending time with God in prayer and daily Bible lessons, we can enter into God’s wonderful joy-filled presence and allow His truths about joy fill our hearts.

Bible Joy Truth #2: Lasting joy is possible in every season when we follow God’s truths.
God calls us to follow Him and to trust in His wisdom (as we read in Proverbs 3:5-6) even if it isn’t easy or it doesn’t make sense.

But there’s one other blessing that we see when we read Bible verses about joy: God promises real joy (not just happiness) when we decide to listen to Him and live by biblical principles!

Consider these verses about joy in the Bible:

Psalm 1:1-3 promises that if we “delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night,” then we will be filled with joy and we will be prosperous because we will bear fruit in every life season.

I love how Psalm 19:8 reminds us that God’s good commandments (what I like to think of as His “boundaries” for my life) bring joy to a person’s heart because they give incredible wisdom.

Choosing joy during challenging life circumstances is never easy, especially when we are tempted to ignore God’s wisdom and to follow our own ways.

We may think that these solutions will make the pain stop and bring the joy and contentment we’re looking for. But Psalm 119:1-3 promises that “joyful are people of integrity who follow the instructions of the Lord.”

In fact, when we choose to allow the Holy Spirit to reign in our hearts, we see joy as one of fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5:22).

I’m so grateful that we can learn about real joy in the Bible, and that I don’t have to try to discover how to find joy on my own! How about you?!

Bible Joy Truth #3: Trusting God with our future brings undeniable joy and peace.
It seems strange to find joy by trusting in someone else, but I’ve seen over and over in my own life that my deepest joy comes when I learn to just be still before God and trust that He is figuring everything out for my good.

One thing I’ve learned about joy in the Bible is that God doesn’t promise that joy has to make logical sense for the circumstance. He just promises that He will provide it when we trust him (Proverbs 16:20, Psalm 28:7).

Here’s a Bible verse about joy that beautifully illustrates this incredible truth: “You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy” (Psalm 30:11).

And then there’s this scripture on joy that always tugs at my heart and gives me great hope:

“Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy” (Psalm 126:5).

Friend, we don’t have to fully understand joy to be able to embrace it during life’s toughest seasons. That is one biblical truth about joy that I regularly cling to!

Bible Joy Truth #4: Joy is an invaluable gift of God that radiates to others.
There are so many Bible verses about joy that share that God simply wants to give us the gift of joy when we choose to trust in Him:

“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13).

Scriptures on joy like 2 Corinthians 6:10 remind us that we can have a broken heart but still have joy and give spiritual riches to others. I love that, don’t you?

And I love how the psalmist describes God’s gift of joy as more precious than the most valuable physical gifts. Psalm 4:7 implies a celebratory aspect to biblical joy akin to a farmer’s great pleasure when gathering an abundant harvest.

One of the greatest truths about joy in the Bible? Biblical joy is a gift that we don’t have to summon ourselves.

2 Corinthians 4:7-10 describes God’s followers as broken clay jars who have God’s radiant, joy-filled light shining through them.This Bible verse about joy clearly states that God uses life’s problems as proof that our Christian joy through trials is a gift from God (not something we’ve discovered on our own).

I also love the simple-yet-profund biblical truth about joy expressed in 2 Corinthians 6:10: “Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.”

Which brings us to our next awesome truth about joy…

Bible Joy Truth #5: Joy transforms our difficult circumstances into times of blessing.
Of course it seems contradictory that joy would come during hard times! But that’s one of the best promises about joy in the Bible.

1 Peter 1:6-8 reminds us to choose joy, even during the most difficult trials.

In fact, James 1:2-4 describes life’s troubles are “an opportunity for great joy” because times of trial bring incredible endurance to our faith.

Bible verses about joy like 2 Corinthians 8:1-3 share that God’s great joy (even during difficult circumstances) results in “rich generosity.”

And one of my favorite Bible verses on joy is how life trials can bring great blessing because we know that God will use them as part of our future testimony (2 Corinthians 1:3-7).

TRY THIS WAY TO STUDY ABOUT JOY IN THE BIBLE (IN MINUTES A DAY)
Now that you know these awesome biblical truths about joy, why not dig deeper into God’s word and really discover how to apply them to your life?

Let me show you how.


It’s so important to not just read Bible verses about joy and happiness but to study, understand and apply these joy Bible verses to everyday life.

Bible verses about joy are a wonderful antidote to the fear, anxiety and worry that fills our world.

I’m so grateful for joy Bible verses because God uses them show me how to have a truly happy life through daily Bible time. Bible verses about happiness remind me that, yes, I can keep going, and that yes, I can even teach my kids to have joy at all times.

Life can be incredibly challenging, and it’s important that we know scriptures on joy (and happy Bible verses) to bring the hope we’re desperate for.

Which are some of the most encouraging Bible verses about joy and happiness? How can we really learn about joy in the Bible? Here are my favorite Bible verses about joy so that you can be discover true happiness (even on the toughest days).


I also want to give you a really easy way to study Bible verses on joy and happiness (the Joy Full 5Rs Bible Study Resources) in less than 10 minutes a day.

20 AMAZING BIBLE VERSES ABOUT HAPPINESS & JOY
I am so grateful that God has left us with encouraging words–His words–about lasting joy in the Bible.

I cling to these scriptures on joy and happiness when I am need of soul replenishment! They remind me that my situation has less to do with what’s happening than with what He can do through it.

Joy Bible verses also remind me that it’s possible to have the joy of the Lord in all situations. When the hard times come, I can stay joyful if I stay close to God by pouring my heart to Him and filling my mind with his promises.

Here’s a quick reference list of favorite Bible verses about happiness:

Psalm 1:1-3
Psalm 1
1 Oh, the joys of those who do not
    follow the advice of the wicked,
    or stand around with sinners,
    or join in with mockers.
2 But they delight in the law of the Lord,
    meditating on it day and night.
3 They are like trees planted along the riverbank,
    bearing fruit each season.
Their leaves never wither,
    and they prosper in all they do.

Psalm 16:11
Psalm 16:11 New Living Translation (NLT)
11 You will show me the way of life,
    granting me the joy of your presence
    and the pleasures of living with you forever.[a]

Footnotes:
16:11 Greek version reads 'You have shown me the way of life, / and you will fill me with the joy of your presence.' Compare Acts 2:28.'You have shown me the way of life, and you will fill me with the joy of your presence.’

1 Chronicles 16:27
1 Chronicles 16:27 New Living Translation (NLT)
27 Honor and majesty surround him;
    strength and joy fill his dwelling.

Psalm 19:8
Psalm 19:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
8 The commandments of the Lord are right,
    bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are clear,
    giving insight for living.

Psalm 119:1-3
Psalm 119[a]
Aleph
1 Joyful are people of integrity,
    who follow the instructions of the Lord.
2 Joyful are those who obey his laws
    and search for him with all their hearts.
3 They do not compromise with evil,
    and they walk only in his paths.

Footnotes:
119 This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; there are twenty-two stanzas, one for each successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Each of the eight verses within each stanza begins with the Hebrew letter named in its heading.

Psalm 119:91-93
Psalm 119:91-93 New Living Translation (NLT)
91 Your regulations remain true to this day,
    for everything serves your plans.
92 If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy,
    I would have died in my misery.
93 I will never forget your commandments,
    for by them you give me life.

Proverbs 16:20
Proverbs 16:20 New Living Translation (NLT)
20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
    those who trust the Lord will be joyful.

Psalm 28:7
Psalm 28:7 New Living Translation (NLT)
7 The Lord is my strength and shield.
    I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
    I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

Psalm 30:11
Psalm 30:11 New Living Translation (NLT)
11 You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.
    You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,

Psalm 34:5
Psalm 34:5 New Living Translation (NLT)
5 Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;
    no shadow of shame will darken their faces.

Psalm 126:5
Psalm 126:5 New Living Translation (NLT)
5 Those who plant in tears
    will harvest with shouts of joy.

Proverbs 8:32-35
Proverbs 8:32-35 New Living Translation (NLT)
32 “And so, my children,[a] listen to me,
    for all who follow my ways are joyful.
33 Listen to my instruction and be wise.
    Don’t ignore it.
34 Joyful are those who listen to me,
    watching for me daily at my gates,
    waiting for me outside my home!
35 For whoever finds me finds life
    and receives favor from the Lord.

Footnotes:
a. 8:32 Hebrew my sons.

Psalm 4:7
Psalm 4:7 New Living Translation (NLT)
7 You have given me greater joy
    than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.

Romans 15:13
Romans 15:13 New Living Translation (NLT)
13 I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.

James 1:2-4
James 1:2-4 New Living Translation (NLT)
Faith and Endurance
2 Dear brothers and sisters,[a] when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.

Footnotes:
a. 1:2 Greek brothers; also in 1:16, 19.

2 Corinthians 4:7-10
2 Corinthians 4:7-10 New Living Translation (NLT)
7 We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure.[a] This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.

8 We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. 9 We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. 10 Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies.

Footnotes:
a. 4:7 Greek We now have this treasure in clay jars.

2 Corinthians 6:10
2 Corinthians 6:10 New Living Translation (NLT)
10 Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.

2 Corinthians 8:1-3
2 Corinthians 8:1-3 New Living Translation (NLT)
A Call to Generous Giving
8 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters,[a] what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. 2 They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity.

3 For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford, but far more. And they did it of their own free will.

Footnotes:
a. 8:1 Greek brothers.

Colossians 1:9-12
Colossians 1:9-12 New Living Translation (NLT)
9 So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better.

11 We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,[a] 12 always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light.

Footnotes:
a. 1:11 Or all the patience and endurance you need with joy.

Hebrews 12:1-2
Hebrews 12:1-2 New Living Translation (NLT)
God’s Discipline Proves His Love
12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.[a] Because of the joy[b] awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.

Footnotes:
12:2a Or Jesus, the originator and perfecter of our faith.
12:2b Or Instead of the joy.

#1 WAY TO STUDY JOY BIBLE VERSES
Maybe you’ve had this experience: You read an amazing Bible verse on joy, and then 15 minutes later you find yourself stressed out and frustrated again. Oh, I’ve so been there!

That’s why it’s so important to not just read Bible verses about joy and happiness but to study, understand and apply these joy Bible verses to everyday life.

If we want happy Bible verses to impact our heart (and change our thinking) then we must intentionally choose to apply these joy Bible truths to our lives–regularly.

Now that you know these awesome scriptures on joy and happiness, why not make them a part of your everyday thinking and discover how to apply these Bible verses about joy to your life?

Let me show you how.

MAKE JOY BIBLE VERSES PART OF YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE
Here’s the simple, step-by-step way I recommend applying joy Bible verses to your life: The 5Rs Bible Study™ Method. 

The 5Rs Bible Study™ Method consists of 5 steps (Read, Rewrite, Restate, Relate, and Respond) and is designed so that anyone can apply God’s truth to their lives in under 10 minutes a day!


And if you want to discover more happiness and authentic joy in your life (as found in the Bible), the Joy Full 5Rs Bible Study™ Journal and Guide are the perfect next step.

I’m so excited about this amazing joy Bible journal and guide!

These awesome Bible study resources (based on the 5Rs Bible Study™ Method) take you on a journey through 30 Bible verses about joy so that you can finally discover how to have the joyful life that God desires for you!

The Joy Full Bible Study Journal and Guide are:

Perfect for anyone experiencing life challenges and who need to trust God
Great for kids who need to understand God’s definition of happiness and joy
Good study for moms who need spiritual refreshment and a new outlook
And don’t forget: You can try a 3-day sample of the Joy Full 5Rs Journal and Guide–for free!


HOW WILL THE JOY FULL 5RS BIBLE STUDY™ RESOURCES HELP ME BE HAPPIER?
Want to know how the Joy Full 5Rs Bible Study™ Journal and Guide work, and how they specifically lead you into a fuller understanding of godly joy (and to be changed by these happy Bible verses)?

Sure thing! Let’s talk about that.

Joy Full 5Rs Bible Study™ Journal
Each week, 5 Bible verses about joy are grouped together in the Joy Full 5Rs Bible Study™ Journal around one of the following 6 topics:

Abiding joy and happiness are found in God Himself.
Eternal joy and happiness are part of God’s good plan.
Unshakeable joy is built on foundational trust in God’s love.
Lasting joy and happiness are found in obedience.
Joyful sacrifice transforms difficult circumstances into blessings.
Cultivate joy by confidently trusting in His promises.

On Day 1 to 5 each week, you’ll go through the 5Rs Bible Study™ Method on that day’s joy Bible verse.

Day 6 consists of two additional “Rs”:

•“Reflect” on all that you learned that week (perhaps writing down your greatest insights or favorite Bible verses); and


•“Recognize” the ways you saw God working in your life this past week (big and little evidences of God’s presence).

Magnetizing Water

Note: in the following article I refer to "magnetizing water" and "magnetized water." This does not mean that the water has acquired a magnetic charge, only that the water has been subjected to a strong magnetic field, which has changed certain properties of that water.

It is always amazing to me what people are drawn to. Ever since I published Lessons from the Miracle Doctors, I have probably received more questions on one topic than on any other. In the chapter dedicated to water, I devoted three paragraphs to using magnets to increase the bioavailability of water. For some reason, those three paragraphs have probably elicited more questions than anything else in the book. So let's explore this topic in a little more detail

The Need for Water

Water is essential for life. It is the primary solvent and transport system in our bodies. All nutrients and fuel are carried into our cells on water. All waste is carried out on water. Our blood flows because of water; our nerves transport electric charges via water. Water is fundamental to the existence of all life. But not all water is created equal.

Bioavailability

Although all water consists of the same basic H₂0 molecules, water nevertheless varies according to how these molecules bond together to form "water molecule groups." To put it simply, it is in the size of these groupings that water differs.

The smaller the groupings, the more bioavailable the water is -- the more easily it is able to pass through cell walls, to transport nutrients and remove waste, to facilitate all of the communications systems in your body, and to pass through your body as a whole. The larger the groupings the more inefficient water is at performing these same functions.

What holds water molecules together in clusters is surface tension. This is what you see when you wash your car and the water beads up in droplets on the hood. When washing your car, you use detergent to break that surface tension -- which breaks apart the large molecular clusters, making the water wetter and better able to clean. Obviously, you can't use detergent to "improve" the bioavailability of your drinking water. But you can use magnetics.

Magnetizing your drinking water breaks its surface tension, making it wetter and more useable by every cell in your body. In addition, there's a strong secondary benefit. Applying a magnetic field to water can not only make it wetter, but it can also raise its pH (up to a full point, depending on the water).

The difference is not subtle. Over the past couple of years, Kristen and I have had at least 100 people over our house who have taste tested the water. First they take a drink of the water that comes from our filter. Then they taste the same water that has been magnetized. NOT ONE of those 100 has failed to notice the difference. The standard comment is, "It tastes wetter." The difference is that pronounced.

Interesting

The ratio of small cluster water to large cluster water changes over time in your body. When you are born, there is a high percentage of small cluster water present. As you age, however, that percentage steadily drops -- eventually becoming almost nonexistent.

One of the problems is that small cluster water is not stable. (The electric charges inherent in water continually cause the small clusters to bind together into larger and larger clusters. And to make matters worse, the process is accelerated when water is exposed to air and light.

Water On the Market

Recently, in health food stores, I've noticed that they are now selling small cluster water in little bottles for large prices.

It's not that the water is not good. It is. Small cluster water significantly enhances your body's ability to absorb nutrients (including all of the vitamins and minerals). And it also aids remarkably in any detoxification programs you run. (As a side note, it also makes any prescription drugs you take more "effective" for the very same reasons -- something to keep in mind if you use such things.)

But the bottom line is why would you want to pay inflated prices for small amounts of clustered water when you could have as much as you wanted for FREE?

Instructions for Magnetizing Water

Take a large sun tea jar and use epoxy glue to attach several ceramic disc magnets (800 gauss or better) to the jar. Make sure that north is facing in for all of the magnets that you attach. You can find disc magnets almost anyplace that sells magnets. We used the magnets off of an old Nikken mattress pad. We used 10 magnets -- 5 on each side of the jar. They worked great. You could easily taste the fact that the water was "wetter," and they raised the pH of the water a full 1/2 point. Water placed in this jar will fully magnetize very quickly -- in 5-10 minutes, or less.

 

Addendum (12 Jun 2017)

I wrote this article 15 years ago, and over the years, probably nothing I’ve written has generated more skepticism. People simply do not believe that a magnetic field can affect water. (To be clear, I am not saying it “magnetizes” the water, merely that it changes it.) The article has been debated on other sites and been called pseudoscience by a retired chemistry professor. But here are the facts. The article isn’t selling you anything. (The Baseline of Health Foundation doesn’t actually sell anything at all.) It’s not even trying to convince you of anything. It is proposing an inexpensive experiment that you are supposed to run yourself—to verify the results for yourself. That’s it. That’s all it’s doing. And it’s worth pointing out that not one of the people challenging the article has actually performed the experiment.

That said, since I first proposed the experiment, a number of peer reviewed scientific studies have indeed verified that exposing water to a magnetic field does indeed alter the water. It lowers its surface tension—effectively making the water “wetter.”  And I still recommend you try the experiment for yourself. 

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