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Monday, December 21, 2020

BEWARE OF SEDUCTION - The last days will witness a great apostasy, a turning away from Biblical faith. We need to know our God and His Word! We need to understand Satan's schemes, and discern and expose them. The enemy is subtle and he knows how to mix lies into truth -- however our protection is truly knowing and loving Jesus, living in His Word, continuing in prayer, and being watchful. The days are evil and the Word even says if it were possible even the elect would be deceived! Don't be seduced; but stay close to the cross, for there is a strong delusion coming, and many will believe what is false!- “But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” - In Ancient Greece, mythology and history were hard to distinguish. Tales of gods and demigods abounded. The chief god of Mount Olympus was Zeus. It is told that Zeus became enamored with the princess Europa and decided to seduce and ravish her. Zeus shape-shifted, transforming himself into a tame white bull. Europa, the daughter of King Agenor of Sidon, was picking flowers, when she saw the bull, and then climbed on his back. Zeus carried her away. The Romans later recounted the tale which became known as the "seduction of Europa", (with the Roman "Jupiter" replacing Zeus). It seems telling that modern Europe has adopted this story and symbol as an identifying emblem: a "Woman riding a Beast", known as "Europa".

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Beware of seduction!

The last days will witness a great apostasy, a turning away from Biblical faith. We need to know our God and His Word! We need to understand Satan's schemes, and discern and expose them. The enemy is subtle and he knows how to mix lies into truth -- however our protection is truly knowing and loving Jesus, living in His Word, continuing in prayer, and being watchful. The days are evil and the Word even says if it were possible even the elect would be deceived! Don't be seduced; but stay close to the cross, for there is a strong delusion coming, and many will believe what is false!

Worthy Ministries

“But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” - 2 Corinthians 11:3

In Ancient Greece, mythology and history were hard to distinguish.

Tales of gods and demigods abounded.

The chief god of Mount Olympus was Zeus.

It is told that Zeus became enamored with the princess Europa and decided to seduce and ravish her.

Zeus shape-shifted, transforming himself into a tame white bull.

Europa, the daughter of King Agenor of Sidon, was picking flowers, when she saw the bull, and then climbed on his back.

Zeus carried her away.

The Romans later recounted the tale which became known as the "seduction of Europa", (with the Roman "Jupiter" replacing Zeus).

It seems telling that modern Europe has adopted this story and symbol as an identifying emblem: a "Woman riding a Beast", known as "Europa".

The symbol is depicted on Euro coins; sculptures of Europa adorn important European buildings, and the dual figure is in plain sight throughout the European continent.

Europe gave birth to the Enlightenment period, which emphasized reason and individualism.

Also in Europe the Bible was first translated and printed in different languages.

The small continent saw the birth of the Protestant Reformation which eventually gave rise to a new age of missionary activity unmatched since the time of the apostles.

The two streams of Faith and Reason have since competed in Europe, yet all the while Europa seems to have perpetuated her pagan influence in this region, notwithstanding the centuries of Christianity on European soil.

Can it be accidental that Europa, a powerful pagan symbol of lust and idolatry, epitomizes European culture and identity?

Has Europe been seduced by Greece?

And what about the church?

The author of Ecclesiastes repines, "There is nothing new under the sun."

The book of Exodus recounts YHVH's deliverance of the children of Israel with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, yet, Israel too was somehow seduced into idol worship of a golden calf through Egyptian religious influence which they carried out with them.

Do we think we are immune to seduction?

Our enemy has studied us and has been practicing his art for thousands of years.

An "angel of light" [2 Corinrthians 11:14], is how he disguises himself; a deceiving wolf dressed up in wool.

The last days will witness a great apostasy, [2 Thessalonians 2:3-4] a turning away from Biblical faith.

We need to know our God and His Word!

We need to understand Satan's schemes [2 Corinthians 2:11], and discern and expose them [Ephesians 5:11].

The enemy is subtle and he knows how to mix lies into truth -- however our protection is truly knowing and loving Yeshua (Jesus), living in His Word, continuing in prayer, and being watchful.

The days are evil and the Word even says if it were possible even the elect would be deceived!

Don't be seduced; but stay close to the cross, for there is a strong delusion coming [2 Thessalonians 2:11], and many will believe what is false!

Worthy Ministries is a Christian organization based in the United States and Israel with a global outreach to more than 120 countries on a daily basis.

Though we are an internet ministry, we are also significantly involved in the land of Israel.

Each week, Worthy Ministries delivers thousands of daily devotionals and news briefs across the globe. This past year alone, we have sent out more than 5.2 million news briefs and inspirational devotionals. We have received thousands of encouraging responses from appreciative subscribers. And many mil

https://www.worthydevotions.com/christian-devotional/beware-of-seduction

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

SOLO CHRISTO - sometimes listed as solus Christus - "through Christ alone" - one of five solas proclaimed by Protestant Reformers that emphasized the essential role of Jesus in salvation. Jesus is the One who offers access to God, not a human spiritual leader.

Christ Alone

Solo Christo
- through Christ alone

By Dillon Burroughts

What Is Solo Christo?

Solo Christo (sometimes listed as solus Christus; "through Christ alone") was one of five solas proclaimed by Protestant Reformers that emphasized the essential role of Jesus in salvation.

The term consists of solo meaning "only" and Christo meaning Christ.

In contrast with the Roman Catholic tradition of salvation based on faith plus a variety of works, a belief that was widespread at the time of the Protestant Reformation, solo Christo taught salvation as something only available through Jesus.

The Roman Catholic tradition had placed church leaders such as priests in the role of an intercessor between church members and God.

Reformers emphasized the role of the "high priest" Jesus who intercedes on our behalf before the Father.

Hebrews 4:15 teaches, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin."

Jesus is the One who offers access to God, not a human spiritual leader.

In addition, the Protestant Reformers returned to the Biblical concept of Jesus as the only provider of salvation, not the Roman Catholic Church.

As a result, many people felt free to join the Protestant movement since salvation could be found through Christ outside of the Roman Catholic Church.

Acts 4:12 emphasized Jesus as the sole provider of salvation, teaching, "And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

The Protestant Reformation included much variety.

In Germany, Lutheranism became popular due to Martin Luther's leadership in the Reformation.

In Switzerland, John Calvin's influence led to a surge in Reformed Theology that has heavily influenced the Presbyterian Church.

Anabaptists also arose during this time, emphasizing the baptism of believers (in contrast with infant baptism) and a "free church" style that abandoned much of the traditional liturgy of the Catholic Church as well as its centralized leadership under the Pope.

All three of these expressions of Protestantism extended into the British Isles and later into North America.

Regardless of such diversity, the message of "Christ alone" remained central.

As John Calvin wrote in his influential Institutes of the Christian Religion, "We look to Christ alone for divine favor and fatherly love!"

This teaching also encompasses the fifth and final sola of soli Deo gloria or "to the glory of God alone."

Since salvation is from Christ and through Christ alone, we stand compelled to live a life for His glory alone.

As 1 Corinthians 10:31 notes, "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Our lives are created by God and for God.

As author and pastor John Piper writes in God Is the Gospel, "The ultimate aim of the gospel is the display of God's glory and the removal of every obstacle to our seeing it and savoring it as our highest treasure."

Still today, our ultimate goal in following Christ is to give glory to God with every aspect of our lives.

Open your heart now, settle that sin issue that nothing may hinder your relationship with Him, by saying this prayer:

“Father God, I confess I am a sinner and my sins have separated me from You.

I am truly sorry. I now want to turn away from my past sinful life and live a new life pleasing to You.

Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again.

I believe that your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer.

I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward.

Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. Thank You that according to Your Word I am now born again.

I promise to study Your Word – the Bible.

Please use me for Your glory.

In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.”

http://www.blogos.org/churchandministry/sola-christo.php

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