Category Archives: Deception

What Happened?

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What happened to the followers of William Miller when Christ did not return on October 22, 1844? Did they go back to the Bible and the Churches?

No, many gave up on the Bible and Christianity altogether; many became enamoured with the Jehovah’s Witnesses and their (false) prophecies, while others became Second Day Adventists under the “ministry” of Ellen White (who herself was very impressed with Miller).

What does this teach us?

It teaches us that the deceptive spirit behind Harold Camping’s teachings will still be very active, even after May 21 comes and goes. He already has them in his snare. Only God can reach these precious people, deceived by the deceiver.

Let us preach the truth with compassion and boldness and pray for God to open eyes.

Deceived People Deceive People!

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Deut 18:21 And if you say in your heart, ‘How may we know the word that the Lord has not spoken?’— 22 when a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the word does not come to pass or come true, that is a word that the Lord has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously. You need not be afraid of him.

DECEIVED PEOPLE DECEIVE PEOPLE!

Tick, tock, tick, tock… 6 days and counting…

We are now in the final days of countdown to the big one – the May 21, 2011 date, set by Harold Camping when Jesus returns. I think it will be a day of judgment for sure – judgment upon the failed and false ministry of Harold Camping. Concerning this, my friend Dr. James White wrote the following on his blog at www.aomin.org yesterday:

Can you imagine what it will be like for Campingites around the world a week from today? Listening to the news, waiting to hear about earthquakes at 6pm all around the world? Maybe saying goodbye to loved ones? Giving away personal items, all the time, wondering….

I listened to two NPR reports on Camping’s prophecy today, and it was truly disheartening to listen to these folks. One lady had been about to enroll in medical college, but did not, so that she could warn people about “Judgment Day.” Another man had left wife and children behind, as they did not “believe.” A couple, the woman expecting their second child in June, were interviewed. They had given up everything, and had just enough money to make it till May 21. After that…well, they will be destitute. The New York Post just reported on a man who squandered his $140,000 life’s savings to buy advertisements in the New York area promoting the May 21 prophecy. Can you imagine the chuckles of all those going to work on Monday the 23rd as they pass those advertisements? Thanks, Mr. Camping.

Well, are you ready? Even those living in a pretty sheltered world are starting to hear about May 21 now. The date is met with chuckles and smiles by most. Another end times prophet, more reason to question those nutty Christians. Atheists are planning Rapture Parties. Documentaries will be made about what happens on May 22nd. Disappointed followers will be looked at closely. Concerns, quite valid concerns, exist about some choosing to depart this world forcibly should they live to see May 22nd. Some of Camping’s callers have been calling to ask about euthanizing their pets before May 21, and an atheist group has set up a pet rescue program where, for only $135, they will come get your dog or cat after you are raptured (the offer is good for ten years!). Continue reading →

One Thousand Gifts (Review)

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Romanticism, Mysticism and Panentheism

Some time back I wrote concering my alarm over Ann Voskamp’s book “One Thousand Gifts” that seems to have had wide influence among some Christian women today. Now Bob Dewaay has written a much more extensive book review that is well worth reading.

He writes:

“There is enough sensuality in the world without us having sensual desires stirred up under the guise of a higher order religious experience in the context of a panentheistic worldview. Voskamp’s book feeds into the romantic sensibilities of its postmodern readers. But it does nothing to promote the faith once for all delivered to the saints. It pushes the church even further down the unbiblical road of mysticism that so many are already on. We need to reject this and instead return to objective, Biblical truth.”

The full review can be found here.