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The [[Early Church]] were doing many things that the [[Modern Church]] does not do and the [[Modern Church]] does many things the [[Early Church]] refused to do which got [[Christians]] persecuted by different governments of the [[world]] from time to time. Still, [[Early Christians]] not only survived but they thrived during the decline and fall of the [[Imperial Cult of Rome|Roman Empire]].
The [[Early Church]] was doing many things that the [[Modern Church]] does not do and the [[Modern Church]] does many things the [[Early Church]] refused to do which got [[Christians]] persecuted by different governments of the [[world]] from time to time. Still, [[Early Christians]] not only survived but they thrived during the decline and fall of the [[Imperial Cult of Rome|Roman Empire]].


Some believe that [[Rome]] is just ancient history but history does repeat itself.
Some believe that [[Rome]] is just ancient history and these times are different but history does repeat itself.


The [[Modern Christian]] is often seen doing daily what those early Christians were persecuted and even killed for not doing. We will also cover all this in our series on "that word you use" like [http://www.hisholychurch.org/news/articles/ThatWordnwv.php religion] and [http://www.hisholychurch.org/news/articles/ThatWord2nwv.php faith].
The [[Modern Christian]] is often seen doing ''daily'' what those [[Early Christian]]s were persecuted and even killed for not doing. We may use the same words but their meanings have offend changed. Links are provided for your convenience and examination.


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|[[Modern Christians]] practice a redefined [[Religion]]
|[[Modern Christians]] practice a redefined [[Religion]].
|Early Christians practiced [[Pure Religion]]
|[[Early Christian]]s practiced [[Pure Religion]].
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|[[Modern Christians]] depend on civil [[Benefactors]] for their [[Welfare|welfare]].
|[[Modern Christians]] depend on civil [[Benefactors]] for their [[Welfare|welfare]].
|Early Christians provided social welfare with [[Charity]] because Jesus said so.
|[[Early Christian]]s provided social welfare with [[Charity]] because Jesus said so.
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|[[Modern Christians]] think that they are forgiven because they say they love Christ.
|[[Modern Christians]] think that they are forgiven because they say they love Christ.
|Early Christians knew that they had to forgive to be [[Forgiveness|forgiven]].<Ref>: Matthew 6:14  For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
|[[Early Christian]]s knew that they had to forgive to be [[Forgiveness|forgiven]].<Ref>: Matthew 6:14  For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
: Matthew 18:35  So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
: [[Matthew 18]]:35  So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
: Mark 11:25  And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
: [[Mark 11]]:25  And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
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|Modern Christians think they just have to say they believe to obtain [[Eternal life]].
|[[Modern Christian]]s think they just have to say they believe to obtain [[Eternal life]].
|Early Christians thought they had to seek to keep the commandments to obtain [[Eternal life]] because Jesus said so.
|[[Early Christian]]s thought they had to seek to keep the commandments to obtain [[Eternal life]] because Jesus said so.
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|Modern Christians think they do not need to do anything but claim they have faith.
|[[Modern Christian]]s think they do not need to do anything but claim they have faith.
|Early Christians knew they had to strive<Ref>Luke 13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.</Ref> to be [[Doer|do]] the will of the Father if they believed.
|[[Early Christian]]s knew they had to strive<Ref>[[Luke 13]]:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.</Ref> to be [[Doer|do]] the will of the Father if they believed.
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|Modern Christians make men their [[Father]] by applying to them all the time,
|[[Modern Christian]]s make men their [[Father]] by applying to them all the time,
|Early Christians Did not call any man on earth their [[Father]]
|[[Early Christian]]s Did not call any man on earth their [[Father]]
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|Modern Christians think it is okay to covet benefits provided by men who take from their neighbor.
|[[Modern Christian]]s think it is okay to covet benefits provided by men who take from their neighbor.
|Early Christians knew that they could not inherit the kingdom if they were '''covetous'''.<Ref>1 Corinthians 6:10 Nor thieves, nor '''covetous''', nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.</Ref>
|[[Early Christian]]s knew that they could not inherit the kingdom if they were '''covetous'''.<Ref>1 Corinthians 6:10 Nor thieves, nor '''covetous''', nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.</Ref>
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|Modern Christians think the kingdom was postponed.
|[[Modern Christian]]s think the kingdom was postponed.
|Early Christians knew the [[Kingdom at hand|kingdom was at hand]].
|[[Early Christian]]s knew the [[Kingdom at hand|kingdom was at hand]].
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|Modern Christians think they are saved no matter what they do.
|[[Modern Christian]]s think they are saved no matter what they do.
|Early Christians know they must seek the righteousness of God if they are to inherit His kingdom<Ref>1 Corinthians 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,</Ref>
|[[Early Christian]]s know they must seek the righteousness of God if they are to inherit His kingdom<Ref>[[1 Corinthians 6]]:9 "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,"</Ref>
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|Modern Christians think they are saved by what they think is true faith
|[[Modern Christian]]s think they are saved by what they think is true [[faith]]
|Early Christians know that faith with out works is not real faith and is dead.<Ref>James 2:17  Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
|[[Early Christian]]s know that [[faith]] with out works is not real [[faith]] and is dead.<Ref>[[James 2]]:17  Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
James 2:20  But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
[[James 2]]:20  But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
James 2:26  For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.</Ref>
[[James 2]]:26  For as the body without the spirit is dead, so [[faith]] without works is dead also.</Ref>
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|Modern Christians sign up for every socialist program from public education and Social Security to welfare and healthcare despite Christ's warning about  the [[Corban]] of the Pharisees.  
|[[Modern Christian]]s sign up for every socialist program from public education and [[Social Security]] to [[welfare]] and healthcare despite Christ's warning about  the [[Corban]] of the [[Pharisees]].  
|Early Christians died rather than sign up for the public welfare programs of the governments  of Rome and other countries which brought  about the [[Christian conflict]].
|[[Early Christian]]s died rather than sign up for the public welfare programs of the governments  of Rome and other countries which brought  about the [[Christian conflict]].
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|Modern Christians take [[Oaths|oaths]] and swear binding themselves to the will of others.
|[[Modern Christian]]s take [[Oaths|oaths]] and swear binding themselves to the will of others.
|Early Christians and for centuries Christians were persecuted and executed because they refused to take [[Oaths|oaths]] or even affirm because Jesus and James said above all else stop the taking of [[Oaths|oaths]] and swearing.<Ref>Matthew 5:34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne: ... Matthew 5:37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
|[[Early Christian]]s and for centuries [[Christian]]s were persecuted and executed because they refused to take [[Oaths|oaths]] or even affirm because Jesus and James said above all else stop the taking of [[Oaths|oaths]] and swearing.<Ref>[[Matthew 5]]:34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne: ... Matthew 5:37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
: James 5:12 ¶ But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other [[Oaths|oaths]]: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.</Ref>
: [[James 5]]:12 ¶ But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other [[Oaths|oaths]]: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.</Ref>
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|Modern Christians apply or pray to  [[Benefactors]] who exercise authority one over the other
|[[Modern Christian]]s apply or pray to  [[Benefactors]] who exercise authority one over the other
|Early Christians knew Christ forbid that we be like the [[Benefactors]] who exercise authority one over the other.
|[[Early Christian]]s knew [[Christ]] forbid that we be like the [[Benefactors]] who exercise authority one over the other.
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|Modern Christians elect rulers all the time and when they [[Cry out]] God will not not hear them because they would not hear their neighbor's cries.
|[[Modern Christian]]s elect rulers all the time and when they [[Cry out]] God will not not hear them because they would not hear their neighbor's cries.
|Early Christians knew that in [[1 Samuel 8]] God warned that to elect rulers to take and take and take  from their neighbor was a rejection of God.  
|[[Early Christian]]s knew that in [[1 Samuel 8]] God warned that to elect rulers to take and take and take  from their neighbor was a rejection of God.  
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|Modern Christians think they do not have to be [[Doers of the Word]] but all they have to do is say they believe.
|[[Modern Christian]]s think they do not have to be [[Doers of the Word]] but all they have to do is say they believe.
|Early Christians knew Jesus told them if they wanted [[Eternal life]] they needed to keep the commandments which included not coveting what belongs to their neighbor.
|[[Early Christian]]s knew [[Jesus]] told them if they wanted [[Eternal life]] they needed to keep the commandments which included not coveting what belongs to their neighbor.
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|Modern Christians love the benefits of [[Benefactors]] but who exercise authority.
|[[Modern Christian]]s love the benefits of [[Benefactors]] but who exercise authority.
|Early Christians knew that in [[Proverbs 23]] God warns through His prophets that you should not desire the benefits of these men who called themselves [[Benefactors]] but who exercise authority.
|[[Early Christian]]s knew that in [[Proverbs 23]] God warns through His prophets that you should not desire the benefits of these men who called themselves [[Benefactors]] but who exercise authority.
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|Modern Christians do not know what Peter meant about coveting or becoming [[Merchandise]] and [[Covetous Practices|curse our Children]]
|[[Modern Christian]]s do not know what Peter meant about coveting or becoming [[Merchandise]] and [[Covetous Practices|curse our Children]]
|Early Christians knew that Peter tells us that coveting those benefits will make us [[Merchandise]] and [[Covetous Practices|curse our Children]] with debt which is bondage.
|[[Early Christian]]s knew that Peter tells us that [[Covetous Practices]] those benefits will make us [[Merchandise]] and [[Curse children|curse our Children]] with debt which is [[bondage]].
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|Modern Christians have returned to the [[Bondage]] of Egypt becoming [[Employ|employed]]  by those rulers who [[Exercises authority|exercise authority]].
|[[Modern Christian]]s have returned to the [[Bondage]] of Egypt becoming [[Employ|employed]]  by those rulers who [[Exercises authority|exercise authority]].
|Early Christians knew God forbid us to ever return to the [[Bondage]] of Egypt becoming [[Employ|employed]]  by those rulers who [[Exercises authority|exercise authority]].
|[[Early Christian]]s knew God forbid us to ever return to the [[Bondage]] of Egypt becoming [[Employ|employed]]  by those rulers who [[Exercises authority|exercise authority]].
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|Modern Christians Want socialist benefits of everyone having [[One purse]] even if they are actually [[Biting one another]].  
|[[Modern Christian]]s Want socialist benefits of everyone having [[One purse]] even if they are actually [[Biting one another]].  
|Early Christians understood that the [[Corban]] of the [[Pharisees]] was a forbidden [[Welfare]] scheme of having [[One purse]].
|[[Early Christian]]s understood that the [[Corban]] of the [[Pharisees]] was a forbidden [[Welfare]] scheme of having [[One purse]].
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|Modern Christians has left [[Thy first love]]
|[[Modern Christian]]s has left [[Thy first love]]
|Early Christians repented and attended to [[Thy first love| "the first work"]] which included a [[Daily ministration]].
|[[Early Christian]]s repented and attended to [[Thy first love| "the first work"]] which included a [[Daily ministration]].
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|Modern Christians
|[[Modern Christian]]s depend upon [[Public religion]] through the [[Temples]] of the state becoming [[snare]]d as [[surety]] for debt.
|Early Christians
[[Early Christian]]s depended upon [[Private welfare]] through the Church bore [[fruit]] with their [[love]] and [[daily ministration]] provided by charity and the [[perfect law of liberty]].
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Revision as of 10:18, 19 September 2016

The Early Church was doing many things that the Modern Church does not do and the Modern Church does many things the Early Church refused to do which got Christians persecuted by different governments of the world from time to time. Still, Early Christians not only survived but they thrived during the decline and fall of the Roman Empire.

Some believe that Rome is just ancient history and these times are different but history does repeat itself.

The Modern Christian is often seen doing daily what those Early Christians were persecuted and even killed for not doing. We may use the same words but their meanings have offend changed. Links are provided for your convenience and examination.

Modern Christians Early Christians
Modern Christians practice a redefined Religion. Early Christians practiced Pure Religion.
Modern Christians depend on civil Benefactors for their welfare. Early Christians provided social welfare with Charity because Jesus said so.
Modern Christians think that they are forgiven because they say they love Christ. Early Christians knew that they had to forgive to be forgiven.[1]
Modern Christians think they just have to say they believe to obtain Eternal life. Early Christians thought they had to seek to keep the commandments to obtain Eternal life because Jesus said so.
Modern Christians think they do not need to do anything but claim they have faith. Early Christians knew they had to strive[2] to be do the will of the Father if they believed.
Modern Christians make men their Father by applying to them all the time, Early Christians Did not call any man on earth their Father
Modern Christians think it is okay to covet benefits provided by men who take from their neighbor. Early Christians knew that they could not inherit the kingdom if they were covetous.[3]
Modern Christians think the kingdom was postponed. Early Christians knew the kingdom was at hand.
Modern Christians think they are saved no matter what they do. Early Christians know they must seek the righteousness of God if they are to inherit His kingdom[4]
Modern Christians think they are saved by what they think is true faith Early Christians know that faith with out works is not real faith and is dead.[5]
Modern Christians sign up for every socialist program from public education and Social Security to welfare and healthcare despite Christ's warning about the Corban of the Pharisees. Early Christians died rather than sign up for the public welfare programs of the governments of Rome and other countries which brought about the Christian conflict.
Modern Christians take oaths and swear binding themselves to the will of others. Early Christians and for centuries Christians were persecuted and executed because they refused to take oaths or even affirm because Jesus and James said above all else stop the taking of oaths and swearing.[6]
Modern Christians apply or pray to Benefactors who exercise authority one over the other Early Christians knew Christ forbid that we be like the Benefactors who exercise authority one over the other.
Modern Christians elect rulers all the time and when they Cry out God will not not hear them because they would not hear their neighbor's cries. Early Christians knew that in 1 Samuel 8 God warned that to elect rulers to take and take and take from their neighbor was a rejection of God.
Modern Christians think they do not have to be Doers of the Word but all they have to do is say they believe. Early Christians knew Jesus told them if they wanted Eternal life they needed to keep the commandments which included not coveting what belongs to their neighbor.
Modern Christians love the benefits of Benefactors but who exercise authority. Early Christians knew that in Proverbs 23 God warns through His prophets that you should not desire the benefits of these men who called themselves Benefactors but who exercise authority.
Modern Christians do not know what Peter meant about coveting or becoming Merchandise and curse our Children Early Christians knew that Peter tells us that Covetous Practices those benefits will make us Merchandise and curse our Children with debt which is bondage.
Modern Christians have returned to the Bondage of Egypt becoming employed by those rulers who exercise authority. Early Christians knew God forbid us to ever return to the Bondage of Egypt becoming employed by those rulers who exercise authority.
Modern Christians Want socialist benefits of everyone having One purse even if they are actually Biting one another. Early Christians understood that the Corban of the Pharisees was a forbidden Welfare scheme of having One purse.
Modern Christians has left Thy first love Early Christians repented and attended to "the first work" which included a Daily ministration.
Modern Christians depend upon Public religion through the Temples of the state becoming snared as surety for debt.

Early Christians depended upon Private welfare through the Church bore fruit with their love and daily ministration provided by charity and the perfect law of liberty.

  1. ↑ : Matthew 6:14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
    Matthew 18:35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
    Mark 11:25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
  2. ↑ Luke 13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
  3. ↑ 1 Corinthians 6:10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
  4. ↑ 1 Corinthians 6:9 "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,"
  5. ↑ James 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. James 2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
  6. ↑ Matthew 5:34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne: ... Matthew 5:37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
    James 5:12 ¶ But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oaths: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
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