I definitely do NOT recommend this church for
you if you live in the Philippines. I noticed on their
website, under the "Young
People" link that they quote Chuck Swindoll. Neo-evangelical Chuck Swindoll
is a false prophet! Swindoll has publicly praised the work of Catholicism's Mother Teresa.
Chuck Swindoll has also promoted the Godless ministry of Billy Graham (Mr.
Ecumenical himself).
Jesus spoke of bearing a cross in the Christian life.
The Bible proclaims in 2nd Timothy 3:12 ...
"Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."
Jesus clearly said in Luke 6:26...
"Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets."
I quoted you these verses to say this. I am leery of any ministry
that draws crowds of 2.8 million. It does not appear that Bro. Eddie
is suffering much for Jesus. I see nothing on his church's website
about Christian standards of living or living a holy life. My heart
tells me that Bro. Eddie is more of an opportunist than an evangelist who
cares for the souls of men. I see that he ran for president...which
just reinforces my opinion.
What I am saying is that something is very wrong with a professed man of
God that everyone loves. Jesus was hated. Billy Sunday was hated.
Charles Spurgeon was hated. Any Christian who stands up against evil
will be hated. I am hated. I realize that not all believers
are exactly the same, but we do have Biblical guidelines on how to live.
We are supposed to stand up against evil, not keep silent. Psalm
94:16 declares...
"Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?"
It disturbs me greatly when a professed man of God such as "Bro. Eddie"
preaches a vague gospel, but never really builds up his people in the
nurture and admonition of the Lord. We are supposed to preach the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Bro. Eddie
preaches a very basic salvation message that leaves much room for
manipulation by the cults. Did you know that the Jehovah Witness
false religion teaches people to accept Jesus as their Saviour? But
they have the wrong Jesus! Did you know that the false religion of
Seventh-Day Adventists teach that people should be born-again? But
they add the Sabbath and good works to being saved. With
watered-down gibberish like Bro. Eddie preaches, most cults would feel
welcomed into his meetings. I believe in calling false religions by name,
to leave no doubt. How many people do you think would come to hear
Billy Sunday preach today? Two?
I think the clearest indicator to me about "Bro. Eddie's" unspiritual
condition is on the "Bro. Eddie" page of his website. Are people
going to hell? Yes. Ok, look at his list of things he is
celebrating. The first item he is happy about is "Breakthrough in the
Political Realm." He lists "More souls led to Christ" fifthly,
second up from the the bottom of his list. Something is very wrong
with his priorities! I'm not saying that He is not saved, I am
saying that it appears that politics means more to him than winning lost
souls to Christ. He needs to get in, or get out. He is
lukewarm and God will vomit him out.
