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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 Christian]]s provided social welfare with [[Charity]] because Jesus said so. | |[[Early Christian]]s provided [[Welfare types|social welfare]] with [[Charity]] because Jesus [[Benefactors|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 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: | |[[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 Christian]]s 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 Christian]]s 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|keep the commandments]] to obtain [[Eternal life]] because Jesus said so. | ||
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|[[Modern Christian]]s think they do not need to do anything | |[[Modern Christian]]s think they do not need to do anything like [[Abraham]], [[Moses]] and others but claim they have [[faith]] because of what they say they [[Believer|believe]]. | ||
|[[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 | |[[Early Christian]]s knew they had to strive<Ref>[[Luke 13]]:24 Strive to enter in at the [[The Way|strait gate]]: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.</Ref> to [[Doer|do]] the will of the [[Father]] if they truly [[Believer|believed]]. | ||
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|[[Modern Christian]]s make men their [[Father]] by | |[[Modern Christian]]s make men their [[Father]] despite what [[Why did Jesus Say|Jesus said]] by praying to men who [[Exercises authority|exercise authority]] to obtain [[benefits]] at the [[Biting one another|expense of others]] through what could be called [[Public religion]]. | ||
|[[Early Christian]]s Did not call any man on earth their [[Father]] | |[[Early Christian]]s Did not call any man on earth their [[Father]] but had their own [[Private welfare]] to provide a [[Daily ministration]] through [[charity]] not [[Covetous Practice]]s of [[Public religion|public welfare]] of [[Rome]]. | ||
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|[[Modern Christian]]s 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 by [[Exercises authority|exercise authority]]. | ||
|[[Early Christian]]s knew that they could not inherit the kingdom if they were ''' | |[[Early Christian]]s knew that they could [[Not inherit the kingdom|not inherit the kingdom]] if they were '''[[covet]]ous'''.<Ref>1 Corinthians 6:10 Nor thieves, nor '''[[covet]]ous''', nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall [[Not inherit the kingdom|inherit the kingdom of God]].</Ref> | ||
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|[[Modern Christian]]s think the | |[[Modern Christian]]s think the [[Kingdom of God]] was postponed instead of [[Appoint|appointed]] to the Apostles.<Ref>[[Luke 22]]:29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;</Ref> | ||
|[[Early Christian]]s 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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|[[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> | |[[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 Christian]]s 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 Christian]]s know that [[faith]] with out works is not real [[faith]] | |[[Early Christian]]s know that [[faith]] with out works is not real [[faith]] but 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 Christian]]s sign up for every socialist program from public education and [[Social Security]] to [[ | |[[Modern Christian]]s sign up for every [[socialist]] program from [[Public Education|public education]] and [[Social Security]] to [[Food Stamps]] and [[Exempt_from_Health_Care|healthcare]] which are all forms [[welfare]] provided by forced offerings of your neighbor despite Christ's warning about the [[Corban]] of the [[Pharisees]]. | ||
|[[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]]. | |[[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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Revision as of 05:25, 20 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 like Abraham, Moses and others but claim they have faith because of what they say they believe. | Early Christians knew they had to strive[2] to do the will of the Father if they truly believed. |
| Modern Christians make men their Father despite what Jesus said by praying to men who exercise authority to obtain benefits at the expense of others through what could be called Public religion. | Early Christians Did not call any man on earth their Father but had their own Private welfare to provide a Daily ministration through charity not Covetous Practices of public welfare of Rome. |
| Modern Christians think it is okay to covet benefits provided by men who take from their neighbor by exercise authority. | Early Christians knew that they could not inherit the kingdom if they were covetous.[3] |
| Modern Christians think the Kingdom of God was postponed instead of appointed to the Apostles.[4] | 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[5] |
| 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 but is dead.[6] |
| Modern Christians sign up for every socialist program from public education and Social Security to Food Stamps and healthcare which are all forms welfare provided by forced offerings of your neighbor 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.[7] |
| 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. |
- ↑ : Matthew 6:14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 1 Corinthians 6:10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
- ↑ Luke 22:29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
- ↑ 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,"
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.