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Volume
III No. 17 Nicholas Scrolls December 2007 Revisiting Events of the Last Two Years A Summary of Scrolls Since 2006 Greetings brethren, friends and neighbors, This Scroll will mark the end of Volume III series.
If God wills, I will begin Volume IV in January 2008. I first, would like to
express my bittersweet feelings over my interactions with people abroad, both
in the believing and unbelieving sectors of humanity. I have in the last two
years, traveled across this country again, been to Israel and Jordan and more
recently transited the Pacific coast on an 18th century Brig
reproduction of the Lady Washington witnessing to as many souls as would have
ears to hear. Witnessing as a disciple
to Christ does not come easy. The most troubling encounters I’ve experienced
are with professing Christians who have long been conditioned to believe they
will somehow escape God’s judgment of the Church. Many of these types of
Christians hold to a “pretribulation” view, which I have clearly reproved over
the last couple of years allowing the scriptures to prove otherwise. In my
travels, I have met with devout Jews who know not our Lord Jesus as well as
many worldly people who utterly deny Christ despite their mediocre profession
of a so-called Christian faith. Some are babes in their faith and have yet to
understand the hypocrisy within man’s religion. Others are downright rebellious
in their attempt to justify democracy or western Christianity as a biblical
precept. The latter end up serving more than one master. I am thankful that with every encounter, I somehow
have avoided fistfights and brawls though anger has often been the result of my
passionate witness. There is a strong division-taking place in this country and
unfortunately, it appears that many are already being subjected to a deluding
spirit. This was a promise made to us regarding those that would not cease in
their rejection for the love of the truth. 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 “And
for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a
lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure
in unrighteousness.” I have
learned no matter how much effort you put forth in attempting to witness the
truth and purpose of Christ’s selfless sacrifice, there is no “winning” of a
person’s soul for Christ who has not first been made
ready for the invitation to receive Christ. The Holy Spirit must go before us
to prepare people if there is ever a chance they might receive your Godfearing witness
thus surrendering their lives to Christ. Attempting to win someone over whose
heart has not been first prepared is futile and unproductive. I have learned
the hard way, not to take these defeats personally. If it is not my Father’s
will - then it should not be my defeat. The most troubling encounters I’ve experienced are
sometimes indirect. Like for instance, professing Christians I’ve traveled with
in the past (Israel and Jordan) who will later ignore follow-up communications
with me or worse, make premeditated attempts to bring division between myself
and my most devoted ministry partner, Rita Williams. Rita was able to travel to
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 “Charity suffers long, and is
kind; charity envies not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth
not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks
no evil; Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; Beareth all
things, believeth all things, hopes all things, endures all things…” 1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now abideth faith, hope,
charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.” All the while Rita’s support and participation has
been unwavering, few (less than the digits on one hand) have ever bothered to
make charitable donations to the work I do in the fields of harvest. This
limits my ability to fill requests for visiting brethren abroad and sending out
Bibles to impoverished or war-torn countries to believers in need. Oh, but many
I know, even some among you think not twice of handing over hundreds of dollars
regularly to maintain other churches or preachers “fat” lifestyles. Be that as
it may, I do not do what I am called to for the sake of money or profit. But I
must confess that it is disparaging to say the least to see the professing
Christian wolves out there today getting fatter and fatter off others via their
manipulative heresies and misuse of OT Biblical precepts. I am utterly
disgusted by the rampant robbery within contemporary Christianity as much so as
I am the apparent ignorance of so many selfish professing Christians in Over the last two years, I have discussed at length
topics of faith being not unlike a “wild card” one, which all of us will be
directly held accountable for. I’ve shared extensively the differences between
man’s churches and God’s true Church. Man still to this day builds for himself
temples in which to worship putting on the pale image of religiosity while God
still calls some of us to “come out from among them and be separate”
that we may be united unto Christ and God the Father as sons and daughters. The
latter is the true I’ve shared many more of my personal testimonies and
witness of my interactions with various clergy and associated ministry groups –
all to prove the differences between religion and faith demonstrating the
conflict between both. I further
discussed The TRUTH about 911You will recall that Volume III No. 5 was a Scroll
that brought to the surface the truth and reality of the 911 attacks on Just the other day, my son who is in his senior year
of High School made a wonderful presentation in his “Current World Affairs” class to all his peers and teaching staff.
He showed the DVD documentary “Loose
Change” which some had already seen. Almost the entire class went home that
day with changed minds regarding the so-called “War on Terrorism.” I was so pleased to see that my son was in
support of sharing the truth after his dad’s own example. Of course, the
teacher and classroom had an extensive discussion about all the evidence
presented and though his teacher appeared to remain neutral on her views, she
made it a point to use President Bush’s own words calling anyone who believed
the events of 911being an inside job are to be considered “conspiracy theorists.” I tell you truly brethren, I theorize about
nothing when it comes to exposing lies with the light of truth. How many of you
encourage your own sons and daughters to walk in the light of truth despite
that it may bring some unwanted attention or trouble to them? Are we not all
called to be “good soldiers in Christ?” Do not be deceived brethren! My New Understanding of RevelationThe biggest news I shared in my Scrolls was about a
year ago after my return from “Where two or three are gathered among us…”I was asked recently why I on occasion use other
people’s articles and writings within the context of some of my Scrolls? I have indeed done this moreso in the last two
years than in prior years. For the purpose of showing agreement among other
Godfearing men and women, I have republished articles and/or letters or
portions of such by Jack Hook, Ron and Karen Swartz, Ron White, Stella
Paterson, Patti Blount and many others. I strongly uphold the need for our
combined fellowship and truly believe that where there are two or more in
agreement, Christ is in our midst. Like myself and
many of you, we made the necessary separation from man’s institution of
religion to go out and make disciples of others bearing the ongoing witness of
Christ in flesh. Though not one of us can claim the whole nor can we say we
know all or have yet arrived, we each have a part, which in the end – all
combined, makes the whole. None of us are conceited nor are we arrogant in our
views but all of us recognize the need for not forsaking our fellowship in
Christ. I encourage all of you who participate with me to do the same with
others of the same faith. We all need each other moreso now than ever before
and it is time we let go of our selfish motives and agendas, assuming there are
any among us. Songs of WorshipThis last year saw the new addition of some
beautiful worship songs added to the Nicholas Scrolls on mp-3 files located
under the archived radio broadcasts of “The Hour of Apostasy Revealed.”
These songs with musical accompaniment were written and performed by two dear
brethren who participate in my ministry. If you haven’t yet given them a
listen, I encourage you to do so. They are a wonderful addition allowing for a
little prayer and reflection for those that are digesting some of the heavier
topics we discuss in my writings. The last recorded radio broadcast I performed was in 2006.
Both Rita and I were invited guests on the Grassy Knoll AM 1350 WDCF Radio. The
topic was “HOT” as we discussed “Democracy vs. Christianity.” We answered many
questions and received some call-ins during that one-hour show. This program is
also archived in mp-3 format and available for your listening pleasure on my
website at http://nicholas-scrolls.com
Cancer and Vitamin B-17The last few years have also brought cancer within
our midst. One of my beloved peers, Jamma Mokriby, a Godfearing man who has
been ministering many more years than myself, was
diagnosed with cancer. Rita and I visited with him and his family in Very recently, my sister Callie was also diagnosed
with terminal cancer of the pancreas. Callie is a single mother of three small
children. The children’s father has no desire to assume his responsible role in
caring for the children full-time after Callie’s death as I did with my own.
This causes me grief beyond expression. In my diligent effort to minister to my
sister’s need, I offended her with my approach to bringing peace between her
and our mother. My sister has never really accepted the Lord’s calling in my
life and regards her own faith as personal. She is unwilling to listen to
reason, rejects what I had to offer and now wants nothing to do with me. She
was terribly upset that I had shared with her closest friends who pray for her
the need for letting go of the bitterness she has long held against mom. Sadly,
she takes the positions so many do in today’s religious world – “I have my faith,
you have yours, leave me alone!” I pleaded with her to look into the
Vitamin B-17 treatments as an option believing that she could be healed with a
lot of prayerful support. The bitterness in my sister’s heart is so strong that
she won’t even allow our mother to visit and stay with her during this very
difficult time. I’m afraid that she will die with an unrepentant and bitter
heart and we all know where that will lead one’s eternal soul. I ask each and
everyone who reads this Scroll to please join me in prayer for Callie and her
children. Brokeness is apparent - now all she really needs to do is surrender
fully to Christ our Lord and let go of that which makes her sick. Sorrow leads to RepentanceMany of you are aware that it was brokeness leading
to utter despair, which facilitated my surrender to Christ long ago. As sad as
this appears, it is often a necessary ingredient, which leads us to that sorrow
which produces repentance. Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 “For
though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent:
for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but
for a season. Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed
to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might
receive damage by us in nothing. For godly
sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of
the world worketh death.” God works in mysterious ways and it is my
hope that each of us who ministers Christ crucified in our lives will keep in
mind that the people we reach out to in love are brought into the new covenant
at God’s perfect timing and will. When we are feeling defeated, we must
remember that defeat is often times only temporary because our prayers for
others, which follow our witness, can and do make a difference in their lives.
Sometimes, brokeness is the surest and quickest remedy to softening hearts and
preparing them to receive and surrender to Christ fully. Because prayer is so
essential, we should discipline ourselves all the more to pray before hand, before
interacting with people in need so that the Holy Spirit can continue to go
before us in making ready that part of the field we are called to. It does us
no good to attempt a harvest before the crops are ready. The Lord must always
go before us and we must follow, stand in the ready, in season and out to carry
on the work God has given us to do. There were many other topics and issues discussed
within the context of my published Scrolls over the years not listed here.
These are but a few of the more important highlights I have labored hard the
last two years to share with you. I do this without pay and spend an
extraordinary amount of time interacting with many of you on a global scale in
addition to interactions with many people on a local scale. It often takes
weeks if not months in some cases to complete just one Scroll and so much of
the time I have as many as two or three works in progress at any given time.
Believe me when I say God keeps me very busy and active in the fields of
harvest. Accomplishing much of this in my spare time, I must also work for a
living to support my family’s needs. The winter months as many of you already
know are slower for me than summer months and this places a huge burden on my
available living budget. This is primarily why I disappear from Internet
activity during the months of June through August because I am working around
the clock in my maritime rescue vocation during the summer months to make “ends
meat.” That too is a very rewarding job I call “service” because I am helping
others often times rescuing them in distress and towing them and their vessels
to safe harbor. No matter how you look at it, both of my vocations involve
saving lives. That brethren, is the bitter and sweet of my life and calling. Standing firmly against Universalism Some will recall my strong defense of Christ’s
gospel against the recent wave of “Universalism” in Volume III No. 15. A man out of I wrote: I agree with your view on the selfish nature found
among mainstream Christians. I am not such an individual that
wishes for nor openly condemns another by preaching hell and
condemnation as you suggest. But I am still very much a Godfearing man who
knows well the potential hazards and repercussions of willful sin. The Bible
teaches us that there are indeed consequences that befall us because of various
levels of sin. Paul even alluded to a sin that leads to death and warned us not
to pray for such an individual when he is corrupting the congregations. Rather,
make a separation from him and do not even give him a greeting.
obedient, loving and begotten
children.
I continue to point out to you your grave error and
miss-aligned thinking. I do not do this with mere human words or wisdom but
continue to refute your claims via sound doctrine established long ago by the
Word of God. I am warning you Rodger that this is NO religious exercise on my
part. This is about strongly reproving your error in an attempt to get you away
from being a part of the problem today. You should rather repent of this
venture you're on and humbly confess your wrongdoing. At present, you are not
part of the solution being ordained and anointed by God but are part of the
multitude of deceived masses. You should be careful what you wish for or desire
because you're likely to receive it. If you continue on this same course
Rodger, then I have no doubt but to believe you will inherit the second
death... the Lake of Fire... and when you do... you will wish that you had paid
more attention to my Godfearing pleas for your life. But, like you say, the
stronger influences you are surrounded with, the more likely you are to fall
victim to these. I for one would rather see you utterly surrender to the living
GOD and trust NO ONE other than His living, eternal and forever abiding WORD.
Only then can you be sure you are on the right path. It is "man" that
has led you astray and again, you have confused earlier feelings of conviction
with guilt. You need to get off this heresy and beg forgiveness because you are
influencing far too many children whom God is calling.
You are becoming like a broken record to me. You
place far too much value on human wisdom and interpretation rather than direct
translation from the original Greek language to English.
Hebrews 4:1 “Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise
being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short
of it…” Hebrews 4:7 “Again, he limits a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” Examine Yourselves2 Corinthians 13:1-6 “This is the third time I am
coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word
be established. I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were
present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore
have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not
weak, but is mighty in you. For though he was crucified
through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For
we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward
you. Examine yourselves,
whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.
Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be
reprobates? But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates.” Yes brethren, the Spirit of our Lord in me says,
“This is the third time, the finishing of my third volume of the Nicholas
Scrolls. I have labored night and day by God’s empowering grace to minister
your needs often speaking the very utterances of God. In spite of insult, in
spite of personal attacks, in spite of mockery and whisperings behind my back,
I have labored to witness the indwelling Spirit of our Lord and His selfless
love towards you. I have sought to educate you and inspire you to pick up your
crosses (burdens) and follow Christ. I desire not to lead anyone but exhort
everyone to follow Christ’s pattern alone. In Him is
liberty, grace, wisdom and discernment. There is no other way to the Father but
through Him alone. Follow not me but His example. Though I am weak in Him, I am
strong and unwavering in my love toward you. Compare yourselves not to me but
compare yourselves to the pattern of Christ alone. I exhort you brethren, if
you be anything at all; then become the disciples He calls forth-glorifying God
in all you do.” “Though in the beginning we were religious not
knowing more than we were taught by our human teachers, we later became filled
with His Holy Spirit and were separated apart from the mainstream of religious
ideals. We became as it were, holy and begotten, received as sons and daughters
unto God. Each having a part of the whole yet incomplete
apart from the body. We, together, make up the whole, His body. We are
the Church that becomes the very Bride of Christ. If you are not yet separated
from man’s churches, then separate now and cling to Christ alone. Be filled
with His Holy Spirit and become the Church you are called to be a part of; His
body.” “Do not be like the beggar at the “Reject your patriotic loyalty and avoid dividing
your allegiance between God and human government. Respect and obey the laws of
your country yes, but do not allow political oppression to silence your voices.
Be not like the soldiers with guns doing the bidding of darkened world
principalities and fallen angels but rather stand together as one unified voice
in the wilderness crying out for true justice and peace that can only be
achieved by following after the selfless pattern of Christ’s example. Abstain
from putting your hands to evil and participating in corrupted democracies for
all the world’s governments are led by fallen angelic majesties. The prince of
the air is the ruler of this world for a while longer and it is he that you
must resist in order that he may flee. Be spotless and blameless in your entire
behavior and have nothing to do with furthering man’s Babylonian agenda. Keep
your hands off the illicit schemes of man and beast lest your hands become
stained by shed blood.” “Lastly, avoid the love of money for that is the
root of so much evil plaguing our societies. If you are wealthy in mammon and
treasure then give liberally to those who can give not that more may receive
comfort in these increasing days of adversity. Give thanks to God always for
all things as I do for you and your love of the brethren. But when you give do
not do as so many do, giving with expectation. I pray that each of you become
cheerful givers that all the more may receive cheerfully. “God loves a cheerful giver.” Luke 11:39-41 And the Lord said unto him, “Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and
the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness. Ye fools
did not he that made that which is without make that
which is within also? But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and,
behold, all things are clean unto you.” “In more simple words, “All things are clean to those who give
freely that which is inside them.” And this I purpose to live by brethren
for as a man in the world with little to give in the way of money or mammon,
having difficulty as many of you in trying to maintain a modest and humble
lifestyle, I take from the treasures God has poured out in me and give
liberally to all of you – even to the world do I give for Christ’s sake. I ask
not your money and expect not your tithes for there are many more in your own
neighborhoods that need charity more than me. But consider those less
fortunate, even those who ask seeing that their need is great. Give to them and
withhold nothing. If it is at all possible then give to them double their
request and confess that your charity is from God but ask for nothing in
return. If they should return repeatedly asking for more then
don’t enable their weakness but rather teach them how to provide for
their own. Equip them and empower them to first help themselves so that they
may in turn help others who are also weakened by the world and its unfairness.
This I command by way of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. Let His name be
heard throughout the known world.” AMEN With
all sincerity and love for the truth and our scattered brethren abroad, Nicholas
A. Stivers, a humbled God fearing man, disciple, scribe and messenger. Author;
Apostasy Revealed published
2003 by Mountainview Publishing ISBN: 1-928602-92-4 http://abide-in-truth-events.cephasministry.com/ For
any persons wishing to contact me directly, please write me at svshalom@earthlink.net or call and
leave a message on my office phone at (253) 627-1816. May God sustain you in
these “last hours and moments of the
second day for soon, the morning of the third day will dawn...”
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