Is this a Joke or what?
 

Received this in my e-mail this morning:Does Anybody know who this guy is?

The word of the Lord to the Laodicean leadership of the United Pentecostal Church International:

The stench of your sin has arose into the nostrils of Jesus, our Great God and Savior. You who have masqueraded as shepherds, but really are ravening wolves that prey upon the flock of God for your own profit, are called into account.
Woe unto you who have traded Christ's command of self-crucifixion for Satan's whisper of self-indulgence. You are guilty of the sin of Eve and have eaten the forbidden fruit!
Woe unto you who have heeded the Babylon song to lie in the harlot's lap of politics to gain her luxuries of position and recognition of man. You are guilty of the sin of Sampson! Your hair, your strength is shorn, and you are now blind.
Woe unto you who have chosen to govern God's people through board and business meetings, committees, and financial accounting. You have disregarded the heavenly authority of God's Word and a people who pray. You are guilty of the sin of the merchants! You have made the house of God a den of thieves.
Woe unto you who have tolerated that Jezebel to rule the house and church, instead of commanding her to silence. You are guilty of the sin of cowardice, Ahab! Those women, even your wives, have become fat cows of Bashan who refuse to wash the feet of the saints. Rather, they lounge on couches of ease and demand more, more! Though she be called "First Lady", in judgement, she shall be last.
Woe unto you who refuse to "humble" yourself to acknowledge the example of Christ to drink wine and grow your beard. Your self-righteousness is revealed by your refusal to remove the haughtiness of your fine suits, fancy shoes, ties and well-set hair to show the world a humble Christ. You are guilty of the sin of the Pharisees! You have strained out a meaningless gnat, but have swallowed the camel of the pride of life. Your bare face is a sign of your shame!

Woe unto you who call yourselves ministers but treat those you are supposed to serve as slaves. You have lorded your authority over the saints and are guilty of the sin of the Gentiles!
Woe unto you who have amassed fine houses, lands, fine clothes, fine transportation, investments... all earthly wealth beyond the bread of today that God has provided. You live above those you are to serve! You, who are to be an example of selling everything to meet the needs of your poor brothers and sisters, are now guilty of the sin of Judas! You have traded the truth for silver, therefore, you cannot say with authority "...in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk". You no longer understand that you must first be able to confess, "silver and gold have I none...".
Woe unto you who exact a tithe of my people. Whom I have set free to give cheerfully, you have enslaved to the old law, anew. You hypocrites! The old law that you wield shall be the same law by which you shall be judged. You are guilty of the sin of Gehazi! Taking advantage of the joyous souls who have met the God of Israel, you have greedily ran after to demand payment, when Christ has cleansed for free.

Woe unto you who proclaim yourselves preachers of righteousness, yet, aid the people in the practices of Baal, of the calves. Instead of separating the people from the love of wealth and decoration, you say, "With this ring, I thee wed", and pridefully join the hand of the bride of Christ to the customs of the gods of idols. You are guilty of the sin of Aaron!

Woe unto you who refuse to boldly declare righteousness in the midst of the wickedness around you. For your silence, you are guilty of the sin of Eli!
Woe unto you who continue to carry the glory of God the wrong way - stubbornly ignoring the cry of apostle and prophet by your smug elections. You mock the simplicity of the gospel being carried by men called and annointed by God. Placing the gospel on the mechanized ox-cart of man's political organization has caused a shaking. You are now guilty of the sin of Uzzah! Stretching forth your hand, you have mishandled the glory of God. You now call the divine, heavenly, spirit conceived flesh of Jesus earthly, human.
Woe unto you who deceive the people with lies and earthly doctrines of men concerning the flesh and blood of our Savior. Loving the profit of your positions more than truth, you have chosen to proclaim a Christ that is earthly, corruptible, sinful in nature, and mortal like unto you. You are guilty of the sin of Baalam and deny the very Lord who bought you!
Woe unto you who continue to lead the grumbling in Israel concerning the flesh, the bread, the Word from heaven. As in the days of the wilderness wander, you are guilty of Israel's great sin! Serpents are among you biting with venom of sickness and debauchery. Confess that the Son of Man came from heaven, or you will die in your sins.

A great divide of separation has come among God's people in the earth, even the UPCI. Separate yourselves from the rebellious sons of Korah, those who mock God's annointed and disdain God's Word, or be swallowed up by their wickedness. He that has an ear to hear, let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches.

I, Russell Heibner, have written this to you in obedience to Jesus Christ - Is. 58:1-2.

At least he's right about the tithe part.

Sounds like sour grapes :sad from a disgruntled troublemaker :ranting that didn't get his way.:beatdeadhorse

Poor baby.

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I agree; sounds like a bitter person to me....

whether we believe, or can receive, this particular witness as true, do we ever think this kind of thing will happen within the framework of the whole assembly?

I am hesitant to consider that God sees the UPCI, as men see the UPCI.

In general, do AFF posters believe that God still speaks in sweeping general "atmosphere" problems (void of specific players) or are his counsels, reproofs and corrections now delivered to the specific hearts of those involved in such error by his spirit that dwells within each of us?

Though I am not saying he IS a prophet I can see merit in what he said. I imagine most thought Isaiah, Jeremiah, and the rest were bitter.

All that's missing for me to believe its' the Word is for fire to come down from heaven.....

Make it 4 of us!

Hey I really like this !!!:bliss

where'd you find this Trippy ???

Ah, a word of rebuke is just a sign of "bitterness?"

Reminds me of another thread here... would we be able to receive the word of a prophet if it doesn't make us feel good?

Not saying he IS a prophet.

But we are commanded not to despise prophesyings...

Instead we are to consider, and weigh, and judge.

So, there are now four witnesses on this board that have considered the words of this witness and found them to be sourced from within carnal-mindedness (bitterness, resentment, anger, etc...).

Has truth been established for the readers of this thread on this forum in accordance with 1Co 14:
As a point of reference....are each of the persons who responded [to judge a prophetic witness], persons who occupy the general category of persons being challenged in the alleged prophesy?

Are we not suppose to rebuke an Elder?

If this came from someone that was seasoned, that you knew THEIR life was a living en example , then i might sit up and listen. but who is this person? what do we know about him? perhaps he has faults of his own???

The back pew speaks!

(Good to see you here, by the way... :D )

is this what Scripture teaches? That only those who have clout can offer a word from God?

If he's wrong, let it be judged.

If he's right, let the repentance begin.

Paul told the Corinthians to "set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church".

We shoudl judge righteous judgement, not according to the appearance as the world does.

jmo

I didn't say "clout" Elias. that puts a different spin on it.
I'm talking about an Elder who has lived what he preaches.
what do you know about this person that you would fall hook line and sink for his prophecy ?

Sent to my e-mail I thought it was sent out to all UPCI ministers. I thought it was a terrible joke!:killinme

powerful reminders you have provided. thank you.

If God is preparing righteous judgement pertaining to the invisible stuff rather than the messangers, this may be the advent of a wonderful and terrible time to be members of his own body, the house of God.

I did consider ,my wife was never called a cow from Bashan before,wait till she reads this!:killinme

is this guy listed in the directory ?

does anyone know who he is ?

So far no one seems to know who he is,I just figured we all got one.I think these guys go on UPCI.org to get their e-mail addresses.

This is no joke. Rather, the person isn't joking. I know him personally. He's 'out there' in his theology. He also believes the Divine Flesh doctrine.

Tell us more.We're curious about this self appointed prophet?

well there you have it !!!!!!!


Elias you see ???


He makes some valid points about some things BUUUUUT maybe he needs to get the moot out of HIS eye first ?????:heeheehee

Preach it Thadeous!

Justin Walker I know also, who is mentioned in the article above. He attends a church I attended when I lived in the area. Russell attended there for a while but then him and his family and two brothers with their wives also left for another church after our pastor announced that he didn't believe DV doctrine. It was a blow to the church, as they were an integral part of it.

Overall, they are good people, in spite of what their beliefs are.

invite him to come and discuss this with us will you ???

Sounds like a real humble guy-------------Not!

I haven't seen Russell in about three years. He's about 28 yrs old and had a lot of dreams that weren't able to be accomplished. He's made mistakes in his life, but then again, haven't we all?

I wouldn't call him seasoned, nor would I say his life is a good example, however.

"O Thad thou that stirrest the pot shall eat the stew thereoef"
Thus saith Trippy

I don't know what else to say that would be current info. I haven't seen him or his family in about three years.

Uh.....no.

I have no Problem with a Rebuke. sometimes I feel like we are due for some reproof in the church. I miss some of the Old men that have passed on that set us straight, but from the internet ? and a 28 yr old novice no one knows of is going going to rebuke the leadership of the UPC?

don't be a poor sport HO

Thad, I haven't had contact with these people in three years. Well, with Justin, it's been two years. Still, quite a long time.

IF you PM me his phone number I'll call him

Sounds A;most Identical

To My Sermon

Of 4 Weeks Ago


And

The Only Difference Was

I Addresed The CHURCH In General

And DID NOT Call Out
The United Pentecostal Church International

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Bishop1
:beatdeadhorse

but without calling the name out (united pentecostal), was your sermon aimed at the UPC ?