Sunday, February 23, 2014

Christ at the Checkpoint, the trifecta of the scorners, fools and the simple 516 - 1 - 8

2 Timothy 3:15-17, "And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."

Today, an increasing number of people and/or organizations are questioning these very biblical verses/principles. The organization, Christ at the Checkpoint, is certainly no exception and is likely part of what’s being called the emergent church.

Proverbs 1:22, "How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?"

Jan Markell is a frequent contributor to the Rapture Ready website. Her article on the organization, Christ at the Checkpoint is a very good read.

'"Jesus Isn't Coming Back to "Occupied Territory"'

http://www.raptureready.com/featured/markell/37.html

Ms. Markell says it best, "Here we go again. Another Christ at the Checkpoint (CATC) conference is set to launch March 10-14. It's another tragic event that tells half-truths and hardly the entire story. The theme is "Christ at the Checkpoint III: Your Kingdom Come." It's based on the Lord's Prayer and how Christ would approach the Israeli-Palestinian conflict today."

CM commented concerning scorners, "To make a mouth" and referenced to Proverbs 14:6, "A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth." Jesus' brother James has more to say about wisdom, James 1:5, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” By promoting replacement theology, those aligned with CATC are most assuredly mocking God’s wisdom and pronouncements in His unconditional Land Covenant.

Proverbs 21:24, "Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath." Add to that Proverbs 19:29, "Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools." No one can say that they were not warned.

More for the fool, Proverbs 15:2, "The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness." And even more, Proverbs 15:14, "The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness."

As for the Simple, he is one who lacks discernment and is receptive to most everything. Here, another first by James is applicable. James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed."

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