The Message Bible pointing to One World Religion

The Message “Bible” is gaining popularity in leaps and bounds, deceiving readers and pointing them towards the new age and a one world religion.

The author of the Message Bible Eugene Peterson spreads falsehood supported by many.

The Message is being read across the world, a paraphrase of scripture in ‘contemporary’ language. This book uses vulgar language in attempts to be “hip” and in tune with the language of our culture.

I’m sorry to say, I have heard this  book quoted by Dr. David Jeremiah several times and have since stopped listening to his sermons.

Dr. Jeremiah is in good company as the following well known Christians also endorse the Message. The list of the endorsers might surprise many. The list is published below. NavPress used their names in the promotion of this book:

Here are some quotes from well known Christians that praise the Message bible:

 ”We should thank the Lord for the ministry Eugene Peterson has performed in The Message. He has given the church an opportunity to read the Bible afresh”

-CHRISTIANITY TODAY

“The Message is exegetically sensitive yet speaks in the language of today—with the special flair for English style that has come to mark Peterson’s work.” —GORDON D. FEE, author of How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth and professor of New Testament, Regent College

“I thank God for The Message. In it Eugene Peterson gives a fresh and authentic voice to the Scripture. I recommend it highly.” —RICHARD J. FOSTER, author of Celebration of Discipline

“Eugene Peterson’s language makes the Bible exciting and strong, sweet, sharp, persuasive, painful, personal, contemporary, kind, and dramatic—and available to every reader of this age.” —WALTER WANGERIN, JR., author of The Book of the Dun Cow and Mourning Into Dancing

“At last, a translation of tone. I read not only the words, but I hear a voice behind them speaking—as, in fact, all these documents were originally experienced. Peterson’s translation transforms the eye into an ear, opening the door of the New Testament wider than perhaps it has ever been opened.” —MICHAEL CARD, singer, songwriter, and author of Immanuel: Reflections on the Life of Christ

“WOW! What a treasure The Message is. I am going to carry it with me. This is a treasure that I will want to use wherever I am.” —JONI EARCKSON TADA, author

Rick Warren endorses the Message and uses it in “The Purpose Driven Life” when quoting scripture. And why shouldn’t he? He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and hosted Tony Blair at his church to discuss world peace in globalized economy.  The Message points towards a global spirituality

The Message uses “hip” language to make it easier to read. What it does is profane the sanctity of His Word and conforms it to the world, attempting to make the Bible worldly and in sync with the times.

Let’s look at some examples:

Matthew 6:9-43

 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

 Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen

 And forgive us our debts,   as we also have forgiven our debtors

And lead us not into temptation,  but deliver us from the evil one.

Now let’s look at the same verses in the Message:

Our Father in heaven,
   Reveal who you are.
   Set the world right;
   Do what’s best— as above, so below.
   Keep us alive with three square meals.
   Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others.
   Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil.
   You’re in charge!
   You can do anything you want!
   You’re ablaze in beauty!
      Yes. Yes. Yes.

This paraphrase of scripture subtly deceives its readers.

What is alarming about this passage is “as above, so below” is deep in occult practice and philosophy.

This language is used in black magic and it’s theory practiced by Aleister Crowley, the author of the satanic bible.

In the next passage, we will see politically correct environmentalism and the deletion of sins.

1 Corinthians 9: 6-11

Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men  nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

The Message (same verse)

Don’t you realize that this is not the way to live? Unjust people who don’t care about God will not be joining in his kingdom.

Those who use and abuse each other, use and abuse sex, use and abuse the earth and everything in it, don’t qualify as citizens in God’s kingdom.

A number of you know from experience what I’m talking about, for not so long ago you were on that list. Since then, you’ve been cleaned up and given a fresh start by Jesus, our Master, our Messiah, and by our God present in us, the Spirit.

(end of Message bible quote)

Where does it say anything in scripture about “abusing the earth” in Corinthians?

It’s not there.

This has been added to the scripture to be politically correct and endorse the global warming agenda. Idolatry and homosexuality are clearly deleted from these verses.

The Message uses vulgar language that is unnecessary:

Ezekiel 16:24-27 (from the Message)

At every major intersection you built your bold brothels and exposed your sluttish sex, spreading your legs for everyone who passed by.  “‘And then you went international with your whoring.  You fornicated with the Egyptians, seeking them out in their sex orgies. The more promiscuous you became, the angrier I got. Finally, I intervened, reduced your borders and turned you over to the rapacity of your enemies. Even the Philistine women – can you believe it? – were shocked at your sluttish life.

The NIV version is more dignified. We get the picture without having to be vulgar:

you built a mound for yourself and made a lofty shrine in every public square. At the head of every street you built your lofty shrines and degraded your beauty,offering your body with increasing promiscuity to anyone who passed by.You engaged in prostitution with the Egyptians, your lustful neighbors, and provoked me to anger with your increasing promiscuity.

To read more comparisons of the Message to scripture click here.

The Message Bible is subtle in it’s deception leaving out homosexual sin in some passages, promoting the global warming agenda in others. New age concepts are abound in this book as well as references to mysticism and esoteric language.

What better way to convince the world that ‘god’ wants world government and a world religion for ‘peace’?

This bible subtly deceives and as well known Christian teachers embrace and endorse this book, the more read it without question or discernment.

Just a few days ago a new humanitarian bible was released. It was written by an atheist and it deletes God and adds evolution and a spew of lies.

I do believe the Word of God will be viciously attacked as the antichrist prepares to take center stage. One day it is possible that only bibles that are politically correct will be able to be printed and sold.

Thank Jesus you are able to possess a bible and cherish it’s words in your heart.

In the beginning, sin began by questioning the Word. As so it will be in these last days. For the enemy has little time.

Genesis 3:1

Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?”

Revelation 22:18

I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.

NavPress used their names in the promotion of this book:

Amy Grant,

Benny Hinn,

Bill Hybels,

Bill and Gloria Gaither,

Billy Graham,

Brock and Bodie Thoene,

Carol Kent,

Chuck Swindoll,

Cynthia Heald,

Dan Quayle,

Dave Dravecky,

Toby-DC Talk,

Don Moen,

Duffy Robbins,

Gary Chapmen,

Gary Smalley,

Gordon Fee,

Gordon MacDonald,

Harold Fickett,

J.I. Packer,

Jack Hayford,

Jay Kesler,

Jerry Jenkins,

Jerry Savelle,

Jim Burns,

Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter,

John Maxwell,

Joni Eareckson

Tada,

Joyce Meyer,

Kathy Peel,

Keith Miller,

Kenneth Copeland,

Leighton Ford,

Leith Anderson,

Luci Shaw,

Madeleine L’Engle,

Max Lucado,

Michael Card,

Michael W. Smith,

Mike Yaconelli,

Newsboys,

Patsy Clairmount,

Pat Williams,

Phil Driscoll,

Rebecca St. James,

Richard Foster,

Rick Warren,

Rod Parsley

Ron Kenoly,

Stuart and Jill Briscoe,

Tim Kimmel,

Tony Campolo,

Tremper Longman,

Bono of U2,

Vernon Grounds,

Walter Kaiser Jr.,

Walter Wangerin,

Warren Wiersbe,

Wayne Rice,

Wellington Boone.

Frederick Buechner.

(end of list).

First published: 20th of April, 2011.

Written by Sue

Daily bread from the life of Y´shua

John 2:11

This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed in Cana of Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.

According to the gospel of John, the first miracle Jesus did was to make water into wine. It was only his first.  To make water into wine might not have impressed the wedding guest,  since many of them most likely had already got to much to drink. But this miracles opened the eye and hart of His disciples.  If they would not have put their faith ion Him, than nobody would have done so.

Daily bread from the life of Y´shua

John 1:10

He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.

Its amazing that this verse explains that the Creator came into this World in the form of a man. The Messiah from Heaven walked like the Son of man. Performing astonishing miracles, still many people refused to believe in Him. This had to happen. If all had believed in Him, the World would not have crucified him. The blood of the Lamb of God had to be shed, to save us from our sins.

Cartoon of the day # 115

A good Cartoon often tells the story in a better way than 1000 words

Bible studies # 36: The Jews were called to bring light to the Gentiles

Gentiles were saved before Jesus came in flesh. Thanks to the offerings and sacrifices for all nations is the Temple in Jerusalem.

A model of the second Temple in Jerusalem, destroyed in 70 A.D by the Romans.

I once met a Hippie who could not believe in the Message of Jesus being the savior of the World.

«What happened to the gentiles before Jesus was born. Did they all die and went to Hell?».

This made me puzzle in the scripture. When I met Him again I had the reply ready:

«The Jewish Messiah Jesus has always been around. He has always existed. He is the Law. Salvation did not first become available to the gentiles when He took flesh, born into the World by a Jewish virgin›.

The Jewish people had already been chosen to become a Holy nation, and a kingdom of priests. To serve the Messiah.

Exodus 19:6
you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.”

In the Temples in Jerusalem, there was daily sacrifices for the sins of the whole World, and intercessions to the living God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Isaiah 56:7
these I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.”

The revelation of the knowledge of God of the Hebrews, was not limited to the Jewish homeland. Through the Jewish King Solomon, the knowledge and wisdom of the living God was spread into all nations on Earth. The Bible explains that kings from all nations sent men to Jerusalem to get a share of Solomon`s wisdom.

1 Kings 4:34
Men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the world, who had heard of his wisdom.

They did not talk about the weather.

1 Kings 10:24
The whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.

The Jewish King surely explained to them about the sacrifices and intercession done in the Temple of the Lord. Global salvation became a matter if men from all nations wanted to believe in God of Israel or not. Other «gods» and idols were surely not permitted. Commandment number one and two was surely explained by Solomon to King sent men from all nations.

The Heavenly authority of the Jewish King could not be questioned, neither the approval of the atoning sacrifices and offerings on the alter of the Temple.

2 Chronicles 7:1
[ The Dedication of the Temple ] When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.

When Jesus the Messiah died on the cross, He became the only valid sacrifice and intercession tool available for mankind. For Jew and gentiles alike.

40 years after the Messiah had died on the cross and resurrected from the grave, the Temple sacrifices and intercession came to a brutal end. In 70 A.D the second Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed, never to be re-build.

The Jewish people were scattered all over the Globe, supposed to continue to serve the living God. Still, they were called to give the Earth the knowledge of the Messiah who had always been with them In Spirit, and who also had come in flesh.

Written by Ivar

The Old and the New Covenant

Deuteronomy 29:23
The whole land will be a burning waste of salt and sulfur—nothing planted, nothing sprouting, no vegetation growing on it. It will be like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the LORD overthrew in fierce anger.

Matthew 11:23
And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to the skies? No, you will go down to the depths. If the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day.

The Old and the New Covenant

Genesis 31: 13-17

I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed a pillar and where you made a vow to me. Now leave this land at once and go back to your native land.’ “

Then Rachel and Leah replied, “Do we still have any share in the inheritance of our father’s estate? Does he not regard us as foreigners? Not only has he sold us, but he has used up what was paid for us. Surely all the wealth that God took away from our father belongs to us and our children. So do whatever God has told you.”

Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Why has Christianity become a bastion for male ego, undermining the importance of the female ministry?  The two wife´s of Jacob told in plain words, that they were going to be included in their fathers heritage. These daughters of Abraham are also the sisters of Jesus the Messiah. In Him, there should no longer be any male oppression, but equality in His body.

The Old and the New Covenant

Esther 4:14
For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?”

John 15:12-14
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command.

Mordecai gave Queen Esther a challenge. If you do not take this opportunity to save your people, you and your relatives are going to perish. The Jewish lady was ready to scarify her life in a bid to save millions of Jews from being slaughtered in a possible genocide, that would have been as bad as the Holocaust.  In such an act of love for her own people, Esther walked in the likeness of Jesus the Messiah. He did not only lay down His life for His own people, but for the redemption of the whole Human race. Jesus is greater then Esther. He rose from the dead, and we are called to walk in the power of His resurrection.

Daily bread from the life of Y´shua

John 2: 23:25

Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the miraculous signs he was doing and believed in his name. But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. He did not need man’s testimony about man, for he knew what was in a man.

The Messiah did not only celebrate passover on the day of His death on the cross. Jesus was a Torah observant Jew, and participated in all the Jewish feasts in Jerusalem. The Messiah did not trust men. It was the presence of God in the city of David that drove Him to the City of His Fathers house. Many Jews who heard Him believed Him, and put their trust in him.

Search for your motive for coming to Jesus

The Bible says, you can not come to Jesus without the Father drawing your closer to him.

You are not a single day better, than others Jesus have to rise from the dust.

The Father saw His Son being dragged, beaten and flogged. The Father saw His sinless Son being cursed by men, sinners who crucified Him.  Father God let His Son replace you on the cross. This is the true “Replacement theology”.

You can not chose Jesus, or demand Him to “save you”. It is Jesus who chose you, If you are willing….

John 6:37
All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.

John 6:44
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  No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day.

You have to come to the cross, and be crucified too. Because it should have been you hanging on that cross.  People who are saved by Jesus, understand that they deserve to die and being sent to hell.  Yesterday, today and at any given moment.

Learn from the thief’s on the cross. If you are honest. You are one of them. Or some of the other people who surrendered to Him.

She gave him the most costly perfume, just to Honor Him. Jesus said all his students would keep on telling her story.

Son of David, have mercy on me.

This should have been your hand. Are you willing?

People have all kind of motives for “coming” to Jesus. Some have made a plan they want Him to bless. Others have given a gift, and want high return on their “good deeds”.

Other have been become seriously ill, and do not want to “die”. One group want to have Jesus as a free life insurance policy, so they do not have to spend eternity in Hell.

Most of our motives are dubious. Without His mercy, non of us will be able to make it to the Kingdom of Heaven. There are thousand ways to Jesus. Only He knows who are His. But there in only one way to God, and that way is Jesus.

There is a popular way to separate the two gropes, in two general categories.

1. Those who have come to Jesus because they have been told they can “name and claim” some blessings in his name.

2. Those who have come to surrender to His Lordship.

Konstantin the Great was a man who fits into the first group. He wanted to become the Emperor of Rome, and needed the blessings of the “Christian God” to achieve this goal. Konstantin was the man who deceived the flock. He and his Popes dragged Christianity into the Kingdom of Darkness.

About 1.000 years later, men like Martin Luther brought the Church back into the light.

Luther experienced the evil forces of darkness that had held the Roman Cathoic Church in captivity. When he knew the truth, He came to Jesus to surrender his soul.

Luther did not do everything correctly, and wrote some horrible things about the Jewish people. But when I read his books, I can see a man with a sincere motive of leading the Germans to Jesus. He understood that Man can only be saved by mercy and grace, alone.

Two of my favorite topics of studies, are linked to the conversion of Constantine in 315 A.D, and the exodus for Martin Luther in 1515 A.D.

People who read my articles will have noticed, that there is a third favorite topic: The rise and fall of Fascism in Europe.

The history of the Roman Catholic Church is closely connected to all these three topics. The Popes have been involved in it all.

Rome has printed its own version of World History. I have been called by my Master Jesus to expose the Vatican version of history as a complete falsehood.  The majority of the men who have been portrayed as Catholic “saints”, are nothing but hard core religious criminals, who served the Worldly papacy.  The priesthood who canonized these criminals, are the very priesthood of Satan.

Written by Ivar