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My Responses to Questions Regarding
Apostasy Revealed Exhortations: My Dear Brother, January 26, 2003 Thank you for your well penned thoughts regarding the Teacher/Prophet. I thought that your remarks were very insightful. I would like to address some of them and the advice you gave me. First, you did declare that this lady’s article was somewhat unbalanced by the accusations she makes regarding today’s Church. I would agree that she probably should not declare all Churches to be this way. It is dangerous and I stumbled a few times myself over this dilemma in my earlier days of awakening. What is clear to me is that she is awakening and is searching out answers to the harder questions like, “Who is Christ’s Church?” Her declaration is as bold as the prophets of old. I admire her courage to make such bold claims. I also observe that she is dealing with the same contrasts I am contending with regarding today’s churches of man. Sounds offensive? Yes, it is to those who are arrogant, believing themselves to be saved because they gave their yes some number of years ago yet are still unable to rise above their own weaknesses and continually offer up excuses why they can’t or don’t need to because “Christ died for my sins.” She accurately makes the analogy of the woman caught in adultery that was forgiven but also warned. This warning in case I never told you, is a curse. It is a curse because after you have received redemption for your sins, you are expected to “go and sin no more.” If you don’t follow that command of Jesus, what excuse will you have on the final Day of Judgment? You said I must stop attacking the body of Christ, the many parts of one body. I have already boldly declared the body of Christ to be those scattered sheep throughout the world, in and out of Christendom, to be the wholly devoted believers who are submitted to Christ’s authority and teachings. They don’t make excuse for their sins but strike to kill the enmity within them, thus saving themselves from further curses and avoiding the inevitable, “crucifying Christ all over again and putting Him to open shame.” You speak of the churches as being the body of Christ. I say they are mere corporations devoted to mans’ glory rather than Christ’s authority. The CHURCH is “those who are gathered unto Him.” They do not sin and are not part-takers of societies many tolerances! We all had a start somewhere and were fed the milk there. Did the milk we received nourish our growth or stunt our progress? The answer is readily found in scripture. Though Hebrews answers this well enough I want to point you towards the Father’s indignation indicated in Ezekiel 34. Does YHWH’s complaint not appear to apply to us today? I declare it does! For further confirmation, see Jeremiah’s instruction from YHWH in Chptr. 23. Isaiah was also told much the same as every other prophet in Cannon. My rebuke stands and I fully intend to carry out my commission. You and others are the recipients and teachers; I am just the messenger and scribe. If I don’t do this then I will bear the punishment ascribed in Ezekiel 3: 16-21 which also bears a strong resemblance to Ezekiel 18: 1-32. I am not the judge of but am judged by and thus must conform if I expect to ever partake in His Heavenly promises. If you or anyone should stumble over me or the words I am given to exhort, it is not I over whom you (they) stumble but over Christ Himself, the very cornerstone. Please forgive me brother I am duty-bound. Regarding that miss-quote. Why should a spirit filled (anointed) man in today’s world be restricted to copyrighted quotes of men? Jesus did say, He was the light over all the world and He also said he was the way, the truth and the life. The Spirit is sovereign and not under mankind’s anal authority but under the authority of Jesus and the Father. If the Spirit chooses to paraphrase or shorten the message, then it is the sovereign right of our Father and His Son. If you were looking for me to use well-rehearsed memory phrases, you’re looking in the wrong place. I am flesh first and have become Spirit filled second. I am under the same authority of the Father’s Spirit that my Brethren before me were submitted to. When I write in bold type or italics, it is the Sprit of our Father speaking through His scribe, messenger, prophet, etc. Sometimes scripture is quoted and footnoted as such. Regarding striking resemblance… If I misunderstood your body language, please reprove me and tell me directly what is the truth. What were you feeling? Body language is generally a way to sense the Spirit or Spirits with whom one contends. I am not beyond reproof or correction, as I understand, “it is human to err.” Because it is necessary to “be perfect as our Heavenly Father is perfect,” I require you to set me straight on matters or nuances that needed further definition. It is critically important so that the witness may not be corrupted. It is All IMPORTANT to be found without stain or reproach in valid testimony and witness. I would do the same for you and do. You are right about staying focused on attacking false doctrines and false religious precepts. Because of your valuable insight and advice over the years, I have honed in on and focused more acutely the message I am delivering. Because the Spirit boldly proclaims to me, “You will know them by their deeds.” I continue to trust and honor the dictates and promptings I am in submission to. To be sure of whom is speaking, I must look only to scripture for measure and testing. I cannot allow for a comparison to men or mans religion, even when they are called by my Masters good Name. The only test and measure is the life and teachings of the Word manifested in flesh, Christ, Himself. To me, there is no other measuring rod. “Christ is the measure and I am the one being measured,” declares the Spirit in me.
In consideration to your request of reviewing 1 Corinthians 12 & 13, I have gained some further insight. I wish to share this with you. As spoken through Paul, the very Church of Christ, His body, is made up of many members and some being weaker than others. I don’t disagree. Here is the depth of my understanding. Paul describes remarkable relationship between the members of the body. In 12: 22-30 he states, “On the contrary, it is to a much greater degree that the members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary: and those members of the body, which we deem less honorable, on these we bestow more abundant honor and our unseemly members come to have more seemliness, whereas our seemly members have no need of it." Describes the proper attitude, etiquette and behavior towards one another. “But
God has so composed the body giving more abundant honor to that
member which lacked, (Describing YHWH’s anointing
of power and various gifts.) That there should be no division
in the body but that the members should have the same care for
one another.” Contrasting sharply with many of today’s churches being divided houses of God; while they are casting stones at one another, many people have and are separating to serve GOD in a more practical way yet are considered unworthy of membership in their corporate establishments. We who have separated are often considered apostate. We often consider them to be apostate. Of which I ask, is the real part of His body and which is the copy? Who is submitted to Christ’s authority and who is practicing mans glory? I have gone on record as saying, “That these many institutions are at best, hospitals and nurseries. It is a place to begin and part-take of the sweet milk.” But I ask you, did we get healthy nourishment from our milk allowing the members to grow or are some of these places feeding the parishioners a weak formula causing stunted growth in it’s members? Who grows and later is able to leave the nest and become useful? To compare and measure response, reaction and relationship between myself and over 18 churches I have attempted to reach, I brought love, warning, reproof and offered solution but was either ignored or treated as a criminal or radical. Now contrasting that with verse 26, why are they rejoicing and I am suffering? While they rejoice, my family and I suffer to great degrees. Paul indicated that all members suffer when one member suffers. So then, as long as I suffer by the unrighteous judgments cast upon me by the churches who rejoice, God will and is bringing great suffering upon them. Further, they are measured by their own standard of measure and they can’t overcome the tribulation that besets them. Where then is the grace (power) to overcome? I bring to them a chance for reconciliation and peace and they choose (dare) not to listen. I offer them support as scribe, teacher, messenger and they fail to reciprocate with various helps and administrations. I boldly declare that you cannot compare apples to bananas. I refuse to be measured by the imperfect standards of men. Christ’s Word is my measuring rod! I applaud your concern regarding reformation vs. abolishment. It shows me that you are searching for our Masters resolve. I can’t think of a better place for the mind of a disciple to dwell. When I regard Paul’s statement, “To the pure, all things are pure.” I think of blessed souls like yourself that only see hope on the horizon. You have a knack for seeing the “good” in people and things. When I go on record as saying, “They are at best, hospitals and nurseries.” I am acknowledging the good in them as well. They do serve as a support and in small measure, bare some fruit, even today. Regarding attacks upon today’s churches of man. As the Spirit has shown me, Paul was being accused of the very same things and as you stated, he was compelled to reaffirm his intentions to others. After receiving his weighty letters they got a chance to meet the man behind large words and found him to be humble, encouraging and supportive. But his words were seasoned with grace (power) and he was unwavering about the message of Christ (gospel of Christ crucified). That, my dear brother, is the standard by which I live. Most everyone who knows me as a man knows I am merciful towards those who have brought me adversity. They also see clearly what kind of creed I live by through the witness of my children. Some however, see me as an abuser of children and an accuser of brethren. These people who generally think along these lines are themselves without the “Fear of God” but are tormented with many fears, fears within and fears without. On “Building up,” I have this to say. Unless something old is removed, something new cannot take its place. Scripture says that I cannot build upon another mans foundation. Now understand me when I say that I had nothing to do with tearing down the temples except for the temples and temple worships within myself. What I want you to see about the message I exhort in Apostasy Revealed is that Jesus was the author of something very new and as Hebrews points out clearly, those altars and temples of man were to exist only for a while longer. That ‘while longer’ was to be until a ‘time of reformation,’ that time of reformation was to begin when Jesus entered through first. Therefore, you’re assumption of my desire to abolish is not as radical as you make it out to be. When I said, “You cannot compare apples to bananas” I was referring to the obvious differences between mans divided houses of religion and those who are gathered and submitted unto our Lord and Savior. There are sharp contrasts between the “Gospel of Christ crucified” and the good news preached in today's Christian churches. While many are crying out for peace, the Father has been saying, “There will be no peace!” While many are gravitating towards unity, Jesus proclaimed a “sword that divides.” While many are praying for mammon and wealth, Jesus was demanding liquidation of excessive burdens in order to follow Him. While many remain in their seemingly powerless state to abstain from sin, Jesus healed them of their affliction and then commanded, “Go and sin no more.” While almost all today are seeking for pleasure or avoiding pain, Jesus laid aside such selfish ambition and offered himself as a perfect sacrifice for the greater good. While most are divided in their political views and unable to manage the results, Jesus proclaimed, “Any house that is divided against itself will fall.” Most hate their neighbor and enemy; Jesus taught to love your enemy and hate your flesh. Most are traveling a broad highway; Jesus proclaimed entry by a narrow path. Need I go on? How difficult is it to accept the obvious? See how subtle deception can be? From where is it born? Who sits upon a throne and exalts himself as being God? Will these corrupt influences be destroyed by tolerance or fire? Do we lay down in green meadows and wait for His return or do we stand firm? Do we practice the easier things while we neglect the weightier things? I tell you truly brother, these things are what they are today because mankind is gravitating toward a unity with mankind rather than uniting with our Father’s Appointed One. Of them I say, “They are of the world and the world loves them and knows them.” As for me, I am hated and sometimes feared because I am not for this world and not recognized by this world. John says, the world loves its own but we who are not of this world are hated. If the churches knew the Father and His Christ, they would know me. Because they reject me, they reject the One who sent me. I am not the Christ for there is only One and a number of followers who are one with Him. I am a messenger and scribe with a gift of prophesy. I am belonging to that group of servants whom Jesus spoke of in Matthew 23:34. Jesus promised He would send wise men, prophets and scribes to speak to the world and He indicated clearly what reception they would get. I
have made myself quite available to ANYONE
who desires the knowledge and wisdom of God. Does Mike Satran
believe? Has Mike Delarenzo ever given a serious invitation to
attend his gathering and share my testimony? How long must one
“stand at the door and knock” before
its clear that you’re not welcome? Very few are hungry wishing
to dine or willing to hear what God’s messengers have to
say. After three letters, two run-ins and three years past, the
all-important Northwest Church has refused to open the door and
witness God’s redemptive power in a human vessel. Don’t
you think that the believers would benefit by such interaction
and penetrating revelation? Whose agenda do they work off of
anyway? Casey Treats congregational growth is indicative of what
the people really want, “Prosperity.” Have any of my
friends, including you, promoted my entry into any church to
speak these awesome revelations of God? No, and why not? Simply
because of certain doubts, fears and unbelief all which arise
from the deception of the fallen rather than YHWH’s messengers
and angels. “Woe, woe, woe is the state of man.”
Declares the Spirit of God in me. I
forgive them and cannot forget them. All play a critical role
in the witness and testimony I offer. Both the Father and Son
are glorified and honored by my submission to their authority.
They desire so many more but few are willing to listen. Since
the spirit in me has long proclaimed, “That from your
assemblies My messengers have been banned.” What will
become of these many divided houses of religion? I dare say brother,
the answer is obvious and the outcome is inevitable. Therefore
then, “Come out from amongst them!” Declares the
Spirit of God in me. Let us then build from the cornerstone
over which so many are stumbling. Help me to show the world His
definition of “Love.” By His command and in the Appointment which I am commissioned, Nicholas |
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