Category Archives: Christian informed values.

By Joe Bakanovic
I always like your posts, they are informative and educated. Having some background in sociology myself, I was surprised to see your reference to America’s Eugenics movement. You are absolutely correct, it is what I personally like to think of as man playing god, or man without a consciousness of God::the results are the same!

This article is for actual followers of Christ in Spirit and in Truth. It is not written to appease or tickle the ears of those who are not serious about following Jesus Christ. You won’t understand this article; if you have not been born again of spirit, as no amount of Bible study devoid of the Holy Spirit, can reveal the “word of God” to those it has not been given to, for understanding.

Matthew 10:34-40 (KJV)

³⁴ Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.³⁵ For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.³⁶ And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.³⁷ He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.³⁸ And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.³⁹ He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.⁴⁰ He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

My close Elder in the Lord; Brother Justin Hughes, and I were discussing this passage today. The important thing which the natural mind will always reject is the “spirit” in which this passage was spoken. It is inspired by the Holy Spirit of the Lord God, in Jesus Christ.

The natural mind cannot receive the things of the spirit of God. So without following the indwelling spirit of Jesus Christ, you cannot (emphatic) hear the word of life.

Many examples exist within the scriptures of this principle; Christ told Peter, (before he was born again) that he did not know what spirit he was of! In John 8:43 Jesus told the scribes and Pharisees:  Why do ye not understand my speech? Even because ye cannot hear my word.

This is also the reason why Jesus often spoke in parables, as it was only for those who would receive the truth of God joyfully. It was NOT for everyone’s ears to hear. Only for those who were elect of God to receive “the word” or the spiritual truth, as revealed to them by the Holy Spirit.

In modern western culture, we look at spirituality at best, as being vague and non conclusive. Even worse, most think of it as mystical, or something which is out of the occult. So most avoid walking in the Holy Spirit of God, like it was the plague! Yet Jesus himself taught; that we can only know him in spirit and in truth. We are also instructed in 1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

I have walked with the Lord for over 30 years, been institutionally trained up in sound Bible doctrines, and instructed in theology and church history. Yet none of this training has ever been able to replace the importance of being able to discern what spirit someone is of. Seminaries and institutions of men can only assist an actual disciple of the Lord to walk with him better by instructions of the Elders. An actual Elder, is supposed to be of the same spirit of truth as Christ; by their love for the Lord who should dwell within them, and is more important to them, than anything (or anyone) in the world, including themselves. Yet I am saddened to say that this type of Elder is the rare exception today, rather than the rule.

Why is this? It is most often because systematic theologies (church establishments) take precedence in those who want a comfortable life within the world. They compromise the truth of God only found by abiding in Christ, as they do not wish for the aggravation of following him on the narrow road of their lives. Yet this is exactly what Matthew 10; is speaking about!

I believe the biggest stumbling block to having the confidence that you can actually discern the Lord’s voice and direction from within you, are false prophets or brethren as spoken about in this passage. Most churchmen, so called men of God, cannot stand for the Spirit of Jesus Christ to testify that he has come in their flesh; of an actual disciple of the Lord. Christ in them, is too close for comfort to a broad roader, who wishes to maintain sovereignty over their own lives or institutions. This was confirmed to me today while in fellowship with an actual Elder, who is gifted, and has the ability to discern spirits. The Lord spoke to this brother in saying “they will not put someone in spiritual authority, (or the leadership) who is of a different spirit than themselves”.

That is because in actuality, they are enemies of the cross as Apostle Paul called them; and false brethren, the destroyers of the faith, and the accusers of the actual brethren.

As I continue to grow in grace, this type of “institutional religious spirit” (a type of anti Christ) becomes more and more defined to me. As it is by grace alone that my Lord has graciously shown me these truths. (Matthew 11: 25)  At that time Jesus answered and said , I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

I have learned these things in my life, because I have hungered and thirsted for the truth of God in my soul, and the Lord has filled me up. He has shown me mercy for I have earnestly sought him with all my heart. He has made right in my understanding all the events which have transpired in my life, because of him who is in me.

I am reminded of the verse found in (Exodus 15:26) And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.

As some may know, my physical healing since my near death experience; when Jesus was pushing shoulder to shoulder with me, has been miraculous. My checkups are amazing even to me. Yet the most amazing thing is the healing that has transformed my soul from a once beaten down and broken man in my own strength, to a knowing that I have and will be able to do all things through him that strengthens me.

Many accuse me of having a very narrow  viewpoint nowadays, yet it is because I chose to follow Christ in Spirit and in Truth. Allowing as little error in, as I am capable of. It is because I hunger and thirst after truth, and not a close look alike to following Christ. In other word’s – I want HIM, as it is Christ  alone who gives me fulfillment in life, and the rest can gosling their hooks elsewhere.

This is what Jesus called the Narrow Way; and few that it will be who find it.

So be not discouraged by broad roaders, wild fundamentalists, nor even Bible scholars who will never encourage you. Nor should you hold back for those who will only come so far with Christ. It is quite evident to an actual disciple in who they are, if we are willing to listen to the indwelling Holy Spirit within us. Many will claim his name, but few will pay the cost in loving only the Lord God, above all else, including their own life, and the lives of others close to them.It won’t make you popular in the world, but you will receive eternal life now, and light to understand and overcome all obsticules.

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When I studied sociology, we were told that the white man IS the oppressor, while it is true that the white man mostly navigated the world, took resources, and held the seats of power, he also educated and civilized the world from tribalism, as late as the 1940’s. Yet it is not inherent just to the white man to be an oppressor, but the fallen nature in all peoples, who is given power over others, without accountability to a higher authority. Let us never forget that the United States was the only nation on earth, in which one race of people fault and died for another. Yet,like Nelson Mandella’s South Africa, and other African Nations of today, Colonialism has been abolished apologized for and replaced, with a so called more balanced approach of social engineering, in lifting up the less fortunate by government social welfare programs, and now days by regulating (to death some) private enterprise.

The idea that a free market system harnessed the ingenuity of manufacturing, and people to compete and grow, was the driving engine in America’s success in the world. In short, it forced people to be productive and to develop natural resources. Yet the thin line of lean government, and over sized government has been crossed. The result is a power grab by ruling elitists, who don’t share their racecourses (earned or ill earned) with the people, but regulates and redistribute to the populace what other people have earned, thus making “everyone equal” in theory.

The problem is that this type of governing has never worked, it overtaxes the free enterprise system by forcing a redistribution of wealth, and driving down incentives to be productive. This type of system (Communal Living) was once tried before in this nation by the Puritans or  Pilgrims, and failed miserably resulting in starvation and death by other people who couldn’t, or wouldn’t work. It was the Native American Indian, that taught trades and capitalism to these Anglo’s from another land, and the free market system was born.

The problem with Communal living, or Communism, is that it does not take into account “human nature” which is based in selfish greed, and want of power over others. The reason the Puritans tried Communism, it’s that they were attempting to overcome this “sin nature” by religious works, having the best of intentions, but not coming to grips with the gravity of depravity within their own communities.

Whereas Capitalism or a Free Market harnesses greed, and power grabs, building  a competitive and productive person. It encourages the best of the best to succeed, and the willing a chance to move up to a higher standard of living. This is what America was built upon, the industriousness and creativity of private people. Now as a Christian, I will be the first to admit that people are depraved and sinfulness (lawlessness) must be kept in check, and held accountable by laws.

This has always been the case in any civilization. We must have a just and a balanced government, to look after the common welfare of a person. That is what the Founding Fathers of the United State brilliantly understood. They  were not to be oppressors, but rather the protectors of the individual, and private property, as a servant of the people. This was done by an electoral process of the people, who instilled their trust in a representative government.

Now anyone who thinks that greed, lies, brutality and even murder, was avoided in this new land, does not understand the depravity of human nature. Oh yes there have been always the oppression and even destruction of innocence and the less fortunate, for this is the nature of man, without the consciousness of a righteous God, our Lord and creator.

When I worked in street ministry for six years, I learned that the only people anyone could help, were people who truly wanted to work their way out of poverty and dependency. The rest would try and “game the system” so to speak, and take advantage of your generosity to them. In short, you couldn’t help these people, they were victims of their own greed, trying to take the easy way out, on the back of someone else.

This is also what will happen when impersonal big government takes control of a population. It is they who decide who gets what when, and how much is enough or excessive. The problem is that they are now in control of the people and personal property. They have complete power, with no checks and balances in place to keep them accountable to the populace.

In short, tyrannical governments always lead to civil war, world wars, and other types of uprisings by  unhappy people. It was the Roman’s who coined the phrase ” bread and circuses” , keep people fed and entertained, and you could maintain power over them. This reminds me of today, we have entertainment up the wazoo, A dumbed down population who cannot or will not comprehend the seriousness of the threat to their own liberties. We have computers, music entertainment 24/7, with most of the Millinials, plugged in by mobile device, most of the time, being consistently hammered by misinformation, or entertainment which appeals to their lower natures.

As one brother put it recently, “Satan can only be in one place at one time” ; but now with the advent of the worldwide net, the “lord of the air” can be almost everywhere at once.

This nation once understood the dangers of Communism, National Socialism,Pluralism and even Humanism: they understood that a unified world, (under a one world government) could not be managed, and that only a madman would attempt such an accomplishment, and fault against it, using lives and national treasure. Big government will always crush, and steal from their supporting poulations, without checks and balances in a court representing its people.

Yet Satan has built his Babylon, (Babble) “again” in his new world order. While the Lord God of Israel still sits on his throne; awaiting natural man’s utter and dismal failure upon the earth. This is where we have arrived in human history, “bread and circuses for everyone”, peace and comfort, until the lords of this world can no longer control the world’s destiny.

Than the apocalypse when the Lord will have to intervene with his faithful, too, crush his enemies and put things right, once and for good, world without end. Amen.

Radio Labrador/ Brace Yourself LIVE 8th Dec

(Apostasy and the End of the Age)

Recorded live.  Events in the world and impending serious trouble, I believe.