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[[File:AmbroseGiuLungara.jpg|right|250px|thumb|[[Ambrose]] was an early [[Patristic]] author of a church who sought to persecute the religion | [[File:AmbroseGiuLungara.jpg|right|250px|thumb|[[Ambrose]] was an early [[Patristic]] author of a church who sought to persecute those who did not agree with his view of the Christian religion. He had worked for [[Constantine]] and sough his permission, guidance, and [[Benefactors|benefaction]] of that [[Patronus]] of [[Rome]] who was one of the ''[[fathers]] of the earth'' the [[Doctrines of Jesus]] warned us about. The [[Plutarch|gifts, gratuities]] and [[benefits]] of the Emperor [[Constantine]] where the [[wages of unrighteousness]] offered by rulers who [[exercise authority]] one over the other. The [[masses]] who followed these new teachings, professing a ''false Christ''<Ref>[[Matthew 24]]:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect. | ||
: [[Mark 13]]:22 For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if [it were] possible, even the elect.</Ref>, would eventually turn into [[perfect savages]] finding ''once more a monarch and a king''.]] | : [[Mark 13]]:22 For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if [it were] possible, even the elect.</Ref>, would eventually turn into [[perfect savages]] finding ''once more a monarch and a king''. ]] | ||
==A new kind of bishop== | == A new kind of bishop == | ||
Another early [[Patristic]] author of a church sect that looked similar to the [[early Church]] or at least professed it self to be Christian was [[Ambrose]]. | Another early [[Patristic]] author of a church sect that looked similar to the [[early Church]] or at least professed it self to be Christian was [[Ambrose]]. <Br>Ambrose was born 339 CE around Trier, Germany and died 397, Milan, and was a bishop of Milan elected be Constantinian Christians. He was a biblical critic, with his own ideas that "provided a model for medieval conceptions of church–state relations.<Ref>"https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Ambrose.</Ref> | ||
By the [[voice]] of the people, Ambrose was elected as bishop of Milan. But these voters were “instant Christians”,<Ref>'''Instant Christians'''. Just add water. Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. [[Acts 2]]:38</Ref> formed at the emperor’s command, not by repentance but by order to be baptized. These just add water converts would alter Christianity. | By the [[voice]] of the people, Ambrose was elected as bishop of Milan. But these voters were “instant Christians”,<Ref>'''Instant Christians'''. Just add water. Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the [[Holy Ghost]]. [[Acts 2]]:38. With our repentance and the [[Holy Spirit]] people may be overcome by a [[private interpretation]] of the [[Gospel of the kingdom]] and become entangled in the [[elements]] of the [[world]]</Ref> formed at the emperor’s command, not by [[repentance]] and acceptance of [[Jesus]] as the [[Christ]] but by order and [[[[Commanded|command]] of the [[Patronus]] of the Roman Empire to simply be ''baptized''. These just add water converts would alter Christianity through the [[doctrines of men]]. | ||
Ambrose, was the son of the governor of Gaul and a former high Roman official. He had asked the emperor if he could become Bishop of Milan and was granted that right by this self-appointed "Bishop of Bishops". <ref>The title 'bishop of bishops' would imply the emperor, as the ''Pontifex Maximus'', had explicit ecclesiastical authority and jurisdiction over the episcopate which would be in direct violation of the [[doctrine of Jesus]] concerning rulers who [[exercise authority]]. | Ambrose, was the son of the governor of Gaul and a former high Roman official. He had asked the emperor if he could become Bishop of Milan and was granted that right by this self-appointed "Bishop of Bishops". <ref>The title 'bishop of bishops' would imply the emperor, as the ''[[Pontifex maximus|Pontifex Maximus]]'', had explicit ecclesiastical authority and jurisdiction over the episcopate which would be in direct violation of the [[doctrine of Jesus]] concerning rulers who [[exercise authority]]. | ||
The citizens of Milan were truly ''instant Christians''. They eventually elected this man Ambrose as the Bishop of Milan. Ambrose, a roman lawyer and governor, had tortured prisoners and entertained prostitutes. | Constantine even convened the Synod of Tyre to meddle into the trinitarian controversy.</ref> Before Ambrose could accept this position, he had to take time to research what Christianity was, for he had no idea. He returned sometime later with his own [[Doctrines of men|doctrines]]. | ||
=== The election === | |||
The citizens of Milan were truly ''instant Christians'' and through their shear numbers would establish a new ''replacement theology''. | |||
They eventually elected this man Ambrose as the Bishop of Milan, not according to the ancient traditions of Israelites and Christians by the way of the [[Tens]]. The unmarried Ambrose, a roman lawyer and governor, had tortured prisoners and entertained prostitutes was elected by ''the [[democracy]] of the mob.'' | |||
At first he refused the election, knowing little of Christianity or the ways of Christ. But with popular support and the emperor’s encouragement he relented and within a week he was baptized with water. | At first he refused the election, knowing little of Christianity or the ways of Christ. But with popular support and the emperor’s encouragement he relented and within a week he was baptized with water. | ||
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Except for words and names there was little alteration of the spirit of these new Christians. Ambrose did take a leave of absence from his employment with the empire to study some of the basic requirements for the ministers of Christ. | Except for words and names there was little alteration of the spirit of these new Christians. Ambrose did take a leave of absence from his employment with the empire to study some of the basic requirements for the ministers of Christ. | ||
As bishop of the Church he knew he could [[Vow of poverty|own no property]] in his own name and apportioned his money to the poor, donating his lands, except for provision for his sister Marcellina, and committing some of his property to the care of his family by his brother. | As bishop of the Church he knew he could [[Vow of poverty|own no property]] in his own name and apportioned his money to the poor, donating his lands, except for provision for his sister Marcellina, and committing some of his property to the care of his family by his brother rather than comply with Christ. | ||
=== The way of Rome == | === The way of Rome === | ||
Ambrose considered a bishop as an “aristocratic figure” and formulated the Church according to the “ways of Rome issuing decrees, edicts, and commands”, rather than serving as a subject, minister, and servant of the people. He also displayed a fierce hatred of women that was carried into the middle ages. He was intolerant of other religions and actually argued in the Roman Senate that all other [[religion]]s should be stamped out. | Ambrose considered a bishop as an “aristocratic figure” and formulated the Church according to the “ways of Rome issuing decrees, edicts, and commands”, rather than serving as a subject, minister, and servant of the people. He also displayed a fierce hatred of women that was carried into the middle ages. He was intolerant of other religions and actually argued in the Roman Senate that all other [[religion]]s should be stamped out. | ||
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[[Ambrose]] who is often listed as [[Patristic]] author of this new church and was considered a bishop as an “aristocratic figure”, and he formulated the Church he was establish through the ''calling'' of [[Constantine]] according to the “ways of [[Rome]] issuing decrees, edicts, and commands”, rather than serving as a subject, minister, and servant of the people. | [[Ambrose]] who is often listed as [[Patristic]] author of this new church and was considered a bishop as an “aristocratic figure”, and he formulated the Church he was establish through the ''calling'' of [[Constantine]] according to the “ways of [[Rome]] issuing decrees, edicts, and commands”, rather than serving as a subject, minister, and servant of the people. | ||
Ambrose also displayed a fierce | === Chauvinism=== | ||
Ambrose also displayed a fierce condescension toward women that was carried into the middle ages by this new doctrine. He was never married and therefore not the husband of one wife. And having no family was not an [[elder]]. | |||
This all seems in direct opposition to the teachings of [[Jesus]]. Yet, [[Modern Church]]es seem oblivious to this history and are often immersed in their own self righteousness and blind to the nature of a [[daily ministration]] of the [[early Church]] or the [[Pure Religion of Christ]] taught by practice of the [[Corban of Christ]]. | This all seems in direct opposition to the teachings of [[Jesus]]. Yet, [[Modern Church]]es seem oblivious to this history and are often immersed in their own self righteousness and blind to the nature of a [[daily ministration]] of the [[early Church]] or the [[Pure Religion of Christ]] taught by practice of the [[Corban of Christ]]. | ||
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: '''“Touch not; taste not; handle not; Which all are to perish with the using; after the commandments and doctrines of men?”''' [[Colossians 2]]:21-22 | : '''“Touch not; taste not; handle not; Which all are to perish with the using; after the commandments and doctrines of men?”''' [[Colossians 2]]:21-22 | ||
===Voice of the people === | === Voice of the people === | ||
These people, by a majority vote, chose a single, top-down ruling bishop for thousands and, at the command of a tyrant and his Edict of Milan, were not Christians of repentance, although, they may have been baptized with water and fanfare. The Milan Church, its hierarchy of authority, was established by the spirit and character of [[Constantine]], not by [[Christ]]. | These people, by a majority vote, chose a single, top-down ruling bishop for thousands and, at the command of a tyrant and his Edict of Milan, were not Christians of repentance, although, they may have been baptized with water and fanfare. The Milan Church, its hierarchy of authority, was established by the spirit and character of [[Constantine]], not by [[Christ]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:20, 1 October 2024
A new kind of bishop
Another early Patristic author of a church sect that looked similar to the early Church or at least professed it self to be Christian was Ambrose.
Ambrose was born 339 CE around Trier, Germany and died 397, Milan, and was a bishop of Milan elected be Constantinian Christians. He was a biblical critic, with his own ideas that "provided a model for medieval conceptions of church–state relations.[2]
By the voice of the people, Ambrose was elected as bishop of Milan. But these voters were “instant Christians”,[3] formed at the emperor’s command, not by repentance and acceptance of Jesus as the Christ but by order and [[command of the Patronus of the Roman Empire to simply be baptized. These just add water converts would alter Christianity through the doctrines of men.
Ambrose, was the son of the governor of Gaul and a former high Roman official. He had asked the emperor if he could become Bishop of Milan and was granted that right by this self-appointed "Bishop of Bishops". [4] Before Ambrose could accept this position, he had to take time to research what Christianity was, for he had no idea. He returned sometime later with his own doctrines.
The election
The citizens of Milan were truly instant Christians and through their shear numbers would establish a new replacement theology.
They eventually elected this man Ambrose as the Bishop of Milan, not according to the ancient traditions of Israelites and Christians by the way of the Tens. The unmarried Ambrose, a roman lawyer and governor, had tortured prisoners and entertained prostitutes was elected by the democracy of the mob.
At first he refused the election, knowing little of Christianity or the ways of Christ. But with popular support and the emperor’s encouragement he relented and within a week he was baptized with water.
Except for words and names there was little alteration of the spirit of these new Christians. Ambrose did take a leave of absence from his employment with the empire to study some of the basic requirements for the ministers of Christ.
As bishop of the Church he knew he could own no property in his own name and apportioned his money to the poor, donating his lands, except for provision for his sister Marcellina, and committing some of his property to the care of his family by his brother rather than comply with Christ.
The way of Rome
Ambrose considered a bishop as an “aristocratic figure” and formulated the Church according to the “ways of Rome issuing decrees, edicts, and commands”, rather than serving as a subject, minister, and servant of the people. He also displayed a fierce hatred of women that was carried into the middle ages. He was intolerant of other religions and actually argued in the Roman Senate that all other religions should be stamped out.
The idea that other religions should be persecuted by Roman force and policy seems to fly in the face of the injustice of the Crucifixion itself. Such insidious ideas were seeded here but bring about holocausts and inquisitions.
Ambrose who is often listed as Patristic author of this new church and was considered a bishop as an “aristocratic figure”, and he formulated the Church he was establish through the calling of Constantine according to the “ways of Rome issuing decrees, edicts, and commands”, rather than serving as a subject, minister, and servant of the people.
Chauvinism
Ambrose also displayed a fierce condescension toward women that was carried into the middle ages by this new doctrine. He was never married and therefore not the husband of one wife. And having no family was not an elder.
This all seems in direct opposition to the teachings of Jesus. Yet, Modern Churches seem oblivious to this history and are often immersed in their own self righteousness and blind to the nature of a daily ministration of the early Church or the Pure Religion of Christ taught by practice of the Corban of Christ.
- “Touch not; taste not; handle not; Which all are to perish with the using; after the commandments and doctrines of men?” Colossians 2:21-22
Voice of the people
These people, by a majority vote, chose a single, top-down ruling bishop for thousands and, at the command of a tyrant and his Edict of Milan, were not Christians of repentance, although, they may have been baptized with water and fanfare. The Milan Church, its hierarchy of authority, was established by the spirit and character of Constantine, not by Christ.
Much of what we see as the Church has come down through this tainted religion and apostasy. To understand the Church and its position in the Kingdom of God, we must go back to its origin, which is Christ, not Constantine.
- “Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.” 1 Corinthians 7:23
New Christians
These new Christians came to believe without repentance. They were enticed by the favor and grace of emperors, not Christ.
They ate of the tables of Caesar which were a snare and a trap. those gifts, gratuities, and benefits of rulers and men who exercise authority would erode their liberty because these new Christians through their new Church were again entangled in the elements of the world of Caesar through those covetous practices which Paul says is idolatry.[5]
These bribes for their faith and allegiance included millions of dollars in land, gold, and silver, given out of the treasury of Rome. These royal grants were given to bishops who came to his councils and remained, or to those who were appointed by his own permission and authority. These new bishops were soon issuing edicts and commands, even calling for the persecution of pagans or Christians who did not bow down to the thinking of this new church.
The rider
Constantine, as "bishop of bishops", supported his new Church.[5]
From Judas to Constantine, from Ambrose to tax-funded Faith-Based socialism and modern systems of Corban that make the word of God to none effect, men have undermined the gospel of the kingdom and gone under the control of benefactors who exercise authority one over the other and [[the fathers of the earth]].
It is time for the people to repent and learn to attend to the Weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith which include caring for the needs of our neighbors and the widows and orphans of our society through Pure Religion in matters of health, education, and welfare. We are NOT to provide for the needy of society through the Covetous Practices and the men who call themselves benefactors but who exercise authority one over the other like the socialists do.
The Way of Christ was like neither the way of the world of Rome nor the governments of the gentiles who depend on those fathers of the earth through force, fear and fealty who deliver the people back in bondage again like they were in Egypt. Christ's ministers and true Christians do not depend upon systems of social welfare that force the contributions of the people like the corban of the Pharisees which made the word of God to none effect. Many people have been deceived to go the way of Balaam and the Nicolaitan and out of The Way of Christ and have become workers of iniquity.
The Christian conflict with Rome in the first century Church appointed by Christ was because they would not apply to the fathers of the earth for their free bread but instead relied upon a voluntary network providing a daily ministration to the needy of society through Faith, Hope, and Charity by way of freewill offerings of the people, for the people, and by the people through the perfect law of liberty in Free Assemblies according to the ancient pattern of Tuns or Tens as He commanded.
The modern Christians are in need of repentance.
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- ↑ Matthew 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
- Mark 13:22 For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if [it were] possible, even the elect.
- ↑ "https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Ambrose.
- ↑ Instant Christians. Just add water. Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38. With our repentance and the Holy Spirit people may be overcome by a private interpretation of the Gospel of the kingdom and become entangled in the elements of the world
- ↑ The title 'bishop of bishops' would imply the emperor, as the Pontifex Maximus, had explicit ecclesiastical authority and jurisdiction over the episcopate which would be in direct violation of the doctrine of Jesus concerning rulers who exercise authority. Constantine even convened the Synod of Tyre to meddle into the trinitarian controversy.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fornication, adultery and idolatry
- Colossians 3:5 "Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:"
- Ephesians 5:5 "For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God."
- 1 Corinthians 5:10 "Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. 11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat."
- Psalms 106:38 And shed innocent blood, [even] the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood.
- Ezekiel 16:36 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thy filthiness was poured out, and thy nakedness discovered through thy whoredoms with thy lovers, and with all the idols of thy abominations, and by the blood of thy children, which thou didst give unto them;
- Proverbs 2:16 To deliver thee from the strange woman, [even] from the stranger [which] flattereth with her words;
- Proverbs 20:16 Take his garment that is surety [for] a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
- ↑ Matthew 20:25-26 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
Mark 10:42-43 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
Luke 22:25-26 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.