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We are winning
The media will not cover what God is doing up and down the 99 and in the Bay area. People are angry and want change and return to more than LGBTQ and free drugs and living on the streets and crime. As we speak, many Local politicians are being exposed for corruption, and newly elected ones are coming in. Refom CA is a great website. The Church is standing up in CA. Many have moved, but the ones who are empowered by the Holy Spirit have stayed and prayed. God is answering
much work still to do.We are winning
I hope you are doing well. I just finished a 3-month course on Eschatology = end times or end of everything. Remember, The Book of Daniel should be read before you read Revelation. Then pray and ask if you are
In the context of Christian eschatology, pre-millennialism and post-millennialism represent contrasting views on the timing of the Second Coming of Christ in relation to the "millennium," a period of a thousand years often associated with peace and prosperity on earth.
In the context of Christian eschatology, pre-millennialism and post-millennialism represent contrasting views on the timing of the Second Coming of Christ in relation to the "millennium," a period of a thousand years often associated with peace and prosperity on earth.
The Error in Baptism in Jesus name only :
Within some branches of some Pentecostalism and others, a movement has emerged that rejects the traditional doctrine of the Trinity. This anti-Trinity movement, often referred to as Oneness Pentecostalism, has splintered into various denominations, fellowships, and independent churches.
A central point of contention in this movement is the formula used in Christian baptism. While mainstream Christianity follows Jesus’ instruction in Matthew 28:19 to baptize “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” those in the anti-Trinity camp reject this practice. Instead, they insist baptism should be performed “in the name of Jesus only,” arguing that the Trinitarian formula is unbiblical and, in some cases, even claiming it is an anti-Christ concept.
This perspective significantly deviates from historic Christian orthodoxy, which has affirmed the Trinity as a foundational truth since the early creeds of the Church. It’s important for believers to understand where these differences come from and to engage in thoughtful, biblically grounded discussion on matters of doctrine and practice.
Understanding these movements helps us appreciate the diversity within Pentecostalism while also reaffirming the core doctrines that unite the broader body of Christ.
The “Jesus Only” View of Baptism: A Revival of an Ancient Heresy
Adherents point to Acts 2:38, where Peter declares on the day of Pentecost: “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins…” They interpret this as a divine revelation that reveals the “true” meaning behind Matthew 28:19. According to their belief, the phrase in Matthew is essentially a riddle—one that is “unlocked” by the revelation that “Jesus” is the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
This teaching is a modern expression of an ancient heresy known as Modalism, or Sabellianism—named after Sabellius, a third-century teacher. Modalism denies the distinct persons of the Trinity, claiming instead that God reveals Himself in different “modes” or roles: Father in creation, Son in redemption, and Spirit in regeneration. Oneness advocates often present this as a unique, end-time revelation from God. Yet, ironically, the belief itself is not new—it revives a doctrine the early church refuted nearly 1,800 years ago.
While sincere in their convictions, this rejection of the Trinity stands in direct opposition to historic Christian orthodoxy, which affirms the co-equal and co-eternal nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Nicene Creed (A.D. 325), a foundational statement of Christian faith, was developed in part to combat such distortions of God’s nature.
The language of Scripture and the testimony of the early church both affirm a Triune God—not three gods, but one God in three persons. Understanding these theological distinctions isn’t just academic; it’s vital to preserving the integrity of the gospel and the fullness of who God has revealed Himself to be.
Within some branches of some Pentecostalism and others, a movement has emerged that rejects the traditional doctrine of the Trinity. This anti-Trinity movement, often referred to as Oneness Pentecostalism, has splintered into various denominations, fellowships, and independent churches.
A central point of contention in this movement is the formula used in Christian baptism. While mainstream Christianity follows Jesus’ instruction in Matthew 28:19 to baptize “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” those in the anti-Trinity camp reject this practice. Instead, they insist baptism should be performed “in the name of Jesus only,” arguing that the Trinitarian formula is unbiblical and, in some cases, even claiming it is an anti-Christ concept.
This perspective significantly deviates from historic Christian orthodoxy, which has affirmed the Trinity as a foundational truth since the early creeds of the Church. It’s important for believers to understand where these differences come from and to engage in thoughtful, biblically grounded discussion on matters of doctrine and practice.
Understanding these movements helps us appreciate the diversity within Pentecostalism while also reaffirming the core doctrines that unite the broader body of Christ.
The “Jesus Only” View of Baptism: A Revival of an Ancient Heresy
Adherents point to Acts 2:38, where Peter declares on the day of Pentecost: “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins…” They interpret this as a divine revelation that reveals the “true” meaning behind Matthew 28:19. According to their belief, the phrase in Matthew is essentially a riddle—one that is “unlocked” by the revelation that “Jesus” is the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
This teaching is a modern expression of an ancient heresy known as Modalism, or Sabellianism—named after Sabellius, a third-century teacher. Modalism denies the distinct persons of the Trinity, claiming instead that God reveals Himself in different “modes” or roles: Father in creation, Son in redemption, and Spirit in regeneration. Oneness advocates often present this as a unique, end-time revelation from God. Yet, ironically, the belief itself is not new—it revives a doctrine the early church refuted nearly 1,800 years ago.
While sincere in their convictions, this rejection of the Trinity stands in direct opposition to historic Christian orthodoxy, which affirms the co-equal and co-eternal nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Nicene Creed (A.D. 325), a foundational statement of Christian faith, was developed in part to combat such distortions of God’s nature.
The language of Scripture and the testimony of the early church both affirm a Triune God—not three gods, but one God in three persons. Understanding these theological distinctions isn’t just academic; it’s vital to preserving the integrity of the gospel and the fullness of who God has revealed Himself to be.
Thanks for this CS1. There's a branch of this just down the road from me.
I tried to have a conversation with the pastor once but it immediatly became
evident that he was so dug into his doctrine that there was no changing his mind
or having a meaningful dialogue.
If I remember my study correctly, this branch formed in the mid 1960s.
I tried to have a conversation with the pastor once but it immediatly became
evident that he was so dug into his doctrine that there was no changing his mind
or having a meaningful dialogue.
If I remember my study correctly, this branch formed in the mid 1960s.
actually, they were formed a bit earlier, in 1913. But were found to be in error and broke away from Mainline Pentecostals
I wanted to provide a warning about something very troubling I saw on social media.
In a social media Video, I watched a lady talk about the GPT AI site, where she prayed in tongues and uploaded it into the GPT AI site for Interpretation. I want to say that it is ungodly, unbiblical, and demonic. I would caution you all not to even think about such things to do. This woman said that the AI provided an interpretation that was just what she needed to hear. That is a lie from the pit of Hell.
She tapped into a familiar spirit speaking to her from an AI platform. Brother and sisters, that is how the mark of the beast will come and worship the image. Be praying and in your word. This action is not of the Holy Spirit but a demonic one.
In a social media Video, I watched a lady talk about the GPT AI site, where she prayed in tongues and uploaded it into the GPT AI site for Interpretation. I want to say that it is ungodly, unbiblical, and demonic. I would caution you all not to even think about such things to do. This woman said that the AI provided an interpretation that was just what she needed to hear. That is a lie from the pit of Hell.
She tapped into a familiar spirit speaking to her from an AI platform. Brother and sisters, that is how the mark of the beast will come and worship the image. Be praying and in your word. This action is not of the Holy Spirit but a demonic one.
Subject: Fathers, Where Are You? – A Reflection from Sunday’s Message
I hope everyone had a blessed Father’s Day.
On Sunday, our message was titled: "Fathers, Where Are You?"
We reflected on the parables of the lost coin, the lost sheep, and the lost son—reminders of God’s unwavering love and mercy. Time and again, we see that His mercy often precedes His judgment.
One of the most moving parts of Luke 15 is the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11–32). What stands out is that while the son was still a long way off, the father saw him, ran to him, embraced him, and kissed him.
Nowhere in the text do we see the son asking for forgiveness before this loving reception. In fact, the text doesn’t even explicitly say he repented—just that he came to his senses and decided to return.
That brings me to this question:
As Christians, we often extend forgiveness to others—but how are we toward our own children?
Speaking personally, I have tried both approaches—and I’ve seen the results. I've learned to trust God in prayer for my children.
Even when their choices differ from what I would choose, I believe God is able to reach them in His way, in His time.
As fathers, we are the priests of our homes. Our role is not just to discipline but to stand in the gap for our children before the Lord.
And let me assure you—God will not fail you.
I hope everyone had a blessed Father’s Day.
On Sunday, our message was titled: "Fathers, Where Are You?"
We reflected on the parables of the lost coin, the lost sheep, and the lost son—reminders of God’s unwavering love and mercy. Time and again, we see that His mercy often precedes His judgment.
- If you repent, He will remit.
- If you obey, He will answer.
One of the most moving parts of Luke 15 is the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11–32). What stands out is that while the son was still a long way off, the father saw him, ran to him, embraced him, and kissed him.
Nowhere in the text do we see the son asking for forgiveness before this loving reception. In fact, the text doesn’t even explicitly say he repented—just that he came to his senses and decided to return.
That brings me to this question:
As Christians, we often extend forgiveness to others—but how are we toward our own children?
- Are we quicker to judge them than to pray for them?
- Do our yelling and criticism bring them closer—or do we need to first cover them in prayer and intercession?
Speaking personally, I have tried both approaches—and I’ve seen the results. I've learned to trust God in prayer for my children.
Even when their choices differ from what I would choose, I believe God is able to reach them in His way, in His time.
As fathers, we are the priests of our homes. Our role is not just to discipline but to stand in the gap for our children before the Lord.
And let me assure you—God will not fail you.
Hello everyone God bless. Tomorrow Lord willing I will be preaching two services, please pray for me that The Holy Spirit will lead and guide me and our Lord will be glorified. I will be reading from Mark chapter 5 of three points:
1. three people came seeking Jesus
2. three people bowed before Jesus
3. all three received from the Lord
All three heard of Jesus had adversity and limitation that caused them to have given much effort to get to Jesus
The first had demons many of them. the second was a woman who was unclean. Third received the heart-breaking news.
Yet Jesus was not limited in healing and setting free and raising the dead. No matter what you are going through Jesus if you seek him, he will answer Isaiah 55:6 "Seek the Lord while he may be found, call on Him while he is near." and coming in faith no matter what adversity. Don't let the world or any devil in hell stop you from getting to Jesus Proverbs 3:5-7 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path. Do not be wise in your own eyes, fear the Lord and depart from evil. "It shall come to pass Those who call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." Joel 2:32.
My friend and brother in Christ who lives in Hawaii this week called me about a dream he had. He said in the dream he saw Jesus coming in the distance, He was moving towards him. He knew Jesus was coming but there were things that distracted him not for very long but long enough that when he looked up Jesus had passed him by, and he is standing there looking at Jesus from behind. The next thing that happens was he was standing at a door that was not open then he woke up. When he saw Jesus coming, he noticed he was wearing something like a sash made of blue and gold wrapped around his waist in like a "V" shape. This dream was concerning to him, and we prayed and it was concerning to my spirit also. We prayed and repented that we were not ready and allowed ourselves to be detracted.
The Holy Spirit led me to the text I posted and then other verses.
You may be battling demons, and it may even look like they have you but where the Spirit of the Lord is there is LIBERTY.
Don't be distracted when you see Jesus and know HE is near GET TO JESUS before the Door closes. No matter what around you says "your unclean not worthy or send a bad report " Call on the Lord, run to Jesus and bow before him in prayer, repentance, and make your request known to him. Don't let anything stop you. Pray for your unsaved family members. Pray for those who wrongfully use you and say all manner of evil against you. Keep your mind and heart in Jesus. This is my prayer for you in Jesus' name, amen.
1. three people came seeking Jesus
2. three people bowed before Jesus
3. all three received from the Lord
All three heard of Jesus had adversity and limitation that caused them to have given much effort to get to Jesus
The first had demons many of them. the second was a woman who was unclean. Third received the heart-breaking news.
Yet Jesus was not limited in healing and setting free and raising the dead. No matter what you are going through Jesus if you seek him, he will answer Isaiah 55:6 "Seek the Lord while he may be found, call on Him while he is near." and coming in faith no matter what adversity. Don't let the world or any devil in hell stop you from getting to Jesus Proverbs 3:5-7 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path. Do not be wise in your own eyes, fear the Lord and depart from evil. "It shall come to pass Those who call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." Joel 2:32.
My friend and brother in Christ who lives in Hawaii this week called me about a dream he had. He said in the dream he saw Jesus coming in the distance, He was moving towards him. He knew Jesus was coming but there were things that distracted him not for very long but long enough that when he looked up Jesus had passed him by, and he is standing there looking at Jesus from behind. The next thing that happens was he was standing at a door that was not open then he woke up. When he saw Jesus coming, he noticed he was wearing something like a sash made of blue and gold wrapped around his waist in like a "V" shape. This dream was concerning to him, and we prayed and it was concerning to my spirit also. We prayed and repented that we were not ready and allowed ourselves to be detracted.
The Holy Spirit led me to the text I posted and then other verses.
You may be battling demons, and it may even look like they have you but where the Spirit of the Lord is there is LIBERTY.
Don't be distracted when you see Jesus and know HE is near GET TO JESUS before the Door closes. No matter what around you says "your unclean not worthy or send a bad report " Call on the Lord, run to Jesus and bow before him in prayer, repentance, and make your request known to him. Don't let anything stop you. Pray for your unsaved family members. Pray for those who wrongfully use you and say all manner of evil against you. Keep your mind and heart in Jesus. This is my prayer for you in Jesus' name, amen.
Curry Blake at jglm.org noticed how everyone who came to Jesus asking for mercy, received what they came for, "Lord Jesus, have mercy on me."
Before church begins I like to meet with another Spirit filled believer and ask Holy Spirit to come, then experience Him as He manifests.
blessings
Before church begins I like to meet with another Spirit filled believer and ask Holy Spirit to come, then experience Him as He manifests.
blessings
a lot of talk again about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Yet there is much confusion I ee with some on the Gifts, and fruits of the Holy Spirit.
1 Fruits of the Holy Spirit:
are growing in the believer and abide with them. They are self-evident and part of the Nature of Christ who is in the person changing them to be more like Christ or Christ like. This is done daily by the renewing of Your mind by the word of GOD and prayer. this fruit is produced by faith and obedience to the word of GOD
2. Gifts of the Holy Spirit:
are listed based on the functions of them
there are many of them from Eph 4:9 also known as the gifts of Christ
Administrative Gifts 1cor 12 and The term "nuphmatikia" in the context of spiritual gifts refers to the gifts of the Holy Spirit that are given to believers for the purpose of serving God and others within the Christian community.
1 Fruits of the Holy Spirit:
are growing in the believer and abide with them. They are self-evident and part of the Nature of Christ who is in the person changing them to be more like Christ or Christ like. This is done daily by the renewing of Your mind by the word of GOD and prayer. this fruit is produced by faith and obedience to the word of GOD
- Love they will you are my disciples because you love one another
- Joy These things I have spoken to you so that my Joy maybe in you, and that your joy maybe full
- Peace My Peace I leave with you My peace I give to you not as the world give it
- Goodness “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”
- Faithfulness without Faith it is impossible to Please God
- Gentleness “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”
- Self-control But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge,
2. Gifts of the Holy Spirit:
are listed based on the functions of them
there are many of them from Eph 4:9 also known as the gifts of Christ
Administrative Gifts 1cor 12 and The term "nuphmatikia" in the context of spiritual gifts refers to the gifts of the Holy Spirit that are given to believers for the purpose of serving God and others within the Christian community.