The Gospel of Grace or Gospel of Radical Grace

The Gospel of Grace or Gospel of Radical Grace



In view of the unfolding events in the church, it is important for us to explain the issues surrounding the so called Gospel of Grace or Radical Grace as taught by Joseph Prince, New Creation Church , Singapore .



The Gospel of Grace is a stream of teaching that was already present during the early church, called antinomianism (anti-“nomos” or law) then, which is the exact opposite of legalism. Antinomianism is the extreme end of being “under grace and free from law” which resulted in many problems in the early church (Jude, Galatians, Romans etc).



In a nutshell, since we have been justified in Christ by faith alone through grace which is a gift of God; Law has no place or worth in a believer’s life; because we cannot earn salvation through it. Therefore, obedience is not a necessary part of Christian salvation. There are dangers associated with this type of teaching. Those propagating the Gospel of Grace will deny they are antinomianist. It would be wise to evaluate their teachings based on the observations below.



J.I. Packer in his book “Concise Theology” (1993) identified the following types of antinomianism:

1. Dualistic Antinomianism

“Dualistic antinomianism appears in the Gnostic heretics against whom Jude and Peter wrote (Jude 4-19; 2 Peter 2). This view sees salvation as for the soul only, and bodily behavior as irrelevant both to God’s interest and to the soul’s health, so one may behave riotously and it will not matter.”

2. Spirit-Centered Antinomianism

“Spirit-centered antinomianism outs such trust in the Holy Spirit’s inward prompting as to deny any need to be taught by the law how to live. Freedom from the law as a way of salvation is assumed to bring with it freedom from the law as a guide to conduct. In the first 150 years of the Reformation era this kind of antinomianism often threatened the church, and Paul’s insistence that a truly spiritual person acknowledges the authority of God’s Word through Christ’s apostles (1 Cor. 14:37; cf. 7:40) suggests that the Spirit-obsessed Corinthian church was in the grip of the same mind set.”

3. Christ-Centered Antinomianism

“Christ-centered antinomianism argues that God sees no sin in believers, because they are in Christ, who kept the law for them, and therefore their actions make no difference, providing that they keep believing. But 1 John 1:8-2:1 (expounding 1:7) and 3:4-10 point in a different direction, showing that it is not possible to be in Christ and at the same time to embrace a sinful way of life.”

4. Dispensational Antinomianism

“Dispensational antinomianism holds that keeping the moral law is at no stage necessary for Christians, since we live under a dispensation of grace, not of law. Romans 3:31 and 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 clearly show, however, that law keeping is a continuing obligation for Christians. “I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law,” says Paul (1 Cor. 9:21).”

5. Situationist Antinomianism

“Situationist antinomianism says that a motive and intention of love is all that God now requires of Christians, and the commands of the Decalogue (10 Commandments) and other ethical parts of Scripture, for all that they are ascribed to God directly, are mere rules of thumb for loving, and may at anytime be disregarded. But Romans 13:8-10, to which this view appeals, teaches that without love as a motive these specific commands cannot be fulfilled. Once more an unacceptably weak view of Scripture surfaces.”

These classifications may not be so distinctive as they overlap each other.



Daniel Steele, more than two centuries ago in his writing “A SUBSTITUTE FOR HOLINESS OR ANTINOMIANISM REVIVED – THE THEOLOGY OF THE SO-CALLED PLYMOUTH BRETHREN EXAMINED AND REFUTED “ defined the creed of an antinomian as follows:

“I was justified when Christ died, and my faith is simply a waking up to the fact that I have always been saved – a realization of what was done before I had any being; that a believer is not bound to mourn for sin, because it was pardoned before it was committed, and pardoned sin is no sin; that God does not see sin in believers, however great sins they commit; that by God's laying our iniquities upon Christ, He became as completely sinful as I, and I as completely righteous as Christ. More over, I believe that no sin can do a believer any ultimate harm, although it may temporarily interrupt communion with God. I must not do any duty for my own salvation. This is included in the new covenant, which is all of it a promise, having no condition on my part. It is a paid up, non-forfeitable, eternal-life insurance policy. Since the new covenant is not properly made with us, but with Christ for us, the conditions, repentance, faith, and obedience, are not on our side, but on Christ's side, who repented, believed, and obeyed, in such a way to relieve us from these unpleasant acts. Hence it is folly to search for inward marks of grace, and it is a fundamental error to make sanctification an indispensable evidence of justification – an error which dampens the joys of him who takes Christ for his sanctification, and plunges him into needless alarms and distresses."

The NCC’s Gospel of Grace teaching is very similar to the above. Our concerns are:

I was justified when Christ died, and my faith is simply a waking up to the fact that I have always been saved – a realization of what was done before I had any being; that a believer is not bound to mourn for sin, because it was pardoned before it was committed, and pardoned sin is no sin; that God does not see sin in believers, however great sins they commit; that by God's laying our iniquities upon Christ, He became as completely sinful as I, and I as completely righteous as Christ. Moreover, I believe that no sin can do a believer any ultimate harm, although it may temporarily interrupt communion with God. The implications:

1. Strong emphasis on the completed work of Christ Jesus on the Cross. Selectively focused on the positional or “forensics” aspects of God’s justification and sanctification in a believer’s life through the cross as an end by itself. Orthodox Christianity sees “justification and sanctification” as a means to an end that requires obedience living in Christ.

2. God does not see sin in believers. He only sees us as His beloved, forgiven and favoured children of God because Christ already paid the horrible price for sin on the Cross. We have become the righteousness of Christ. An incomplete view and emphasis on the teaching of “imputed righteousness” and “counted as righteous”.
3. Christ has forgiven our sins, past present and future. Believers are not bound to confess or mourn for their sins because it has been pardoned. To do so is devalue the work of justification by faith. Such teachings can result in a presumptuous and dull/low view about sin that is still in our lives even as Christians. There is no emphasis for believers to live correctly and actively allow the Holy Spirit to deal with sins. Jesus teaches us the need to actively deal with sins in our lives… If your eyes, hands cause you to sin, pluck it out, cut it off. (Matthew)
4. God’s anger/wrath is only towards non-believers. We believe that God can still be angry with His people and does discipline believers to bring us back to him.

Salvation is a gift of God by grace through faith alone. It is all of it a promise, having no condition on my part. It is a paid up, non-forfeitable, eternal-life insurance policy. The implications:

1. We must focus on the “indicatives” i.e. what Christ has done for us and the benefits/blessings. Let’s stress on the positives continuously.

2. We just need to believe and accept (that is main point) and it is done by faith.

3. We live under grace and not under Law. We should not focus on preaching the “imperatives” (how we should live i.e. the outworking). The more extreme Gospel of Grace will view this as preaching the law and trying to earn salvation. We believe there should be a healthy balance between “indicatives” and “imperatives”. The imperatives must be founded on the indicatives. Christians need to understand the finished work of Christ and respond in obedience to Him.

4. While there is eternal security in God’s promise and work of salvation, it is also man’s responsibility to co-operate and allow the power of the Holy Spirit to help us to live our lives intentionally, purposefully and to show the evidences of grace through obedience and good works in Christ. We would call into question salvation in the first place if there is no evidence of fruits of salvation.

Since the new covenant is not properly made with us, but with Christ for us, the conditions, repentance, faith, and obedience, are not on our side, but on Christ's side, who repented, believed, and obeyed, in such a way to relieve us from these unpleasant acts. The implications:

1. Effortless faith or easy believerism. We are now the recipients of the completed work which is your God-given right. We quote: “Accepting Jesus as your Lord and Saviour will not only save you from sin and hell, but also give to you health, joy, peace, love, hope, unconditional acceptance, favour, the power to get wealth, all good things you can think of and more.” NCC-website

2. There is no need to talk about obedience, sacrifice, suffering and cost of discipleship because Christ has already suffered these. We just need to claim and receive the blessings that flows from the finished work of the cross – termed as “divine exchange.” We agree and acknowledge the finished work of the Cross but are concerned about emphasis on the blessings minus the commitment of believers.

3. It is alright to live in the excesses of our lives without feeling guilty about it. Where is the teaching about Christian virtues like contentment, simplicity, moderation and thankfulness?

4. The blessings that are ours to claim include “health, power to get wealth and all good things you can think and more.” It is our “birthright”. All over the world, there are Christians who still live in poverty, in persecution because of their faith and yet are able to witness and give thanks in all circumstances. Their birthright is hope in Christ Jesus.

5. Healing through the Holy Communion. The Holy Communion is a sacrament for us to commemorate what Christ has done for us. We are to do it in remembrance of Christ. We believe that God can heal even at Communion but the sacraments are not to be considered the means for healing. Imagine the communion stewards, talking back home the excess sacraments (bread and wine) in plastic bags to be partaken regularly to claim healing!

6. Propensity to divide Scripture into the New Covenant and Old Covenant. It is unscriptural to claim that some teachings of Jesus does not apply in the new covenant because he was addressing the Jews (therefore, does not apply) and before the cross because the new covenant only came into effect through his death and resurrection on the Cross. All Scripture is God breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correction and training in righteousness, that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.



Hence it is folly to search for inward marks of grace, and it is a fundamental error to make sanctification an indispensable evidence of justification – an error which dampens the joys of him who takes Christ for his sanctification, and plunges him into needless alarms and distresses. The implication:

1. Justification and Sanctification are understood as definitive events. Legally, we are justified and sanctified because Christ paid the cost on the Cross. To interpret this as an end itself is incomplete. We believe this is not the end but it is a means for us to walk in obedience with Christ through the continuous transformation work of Holy Spirit resulting in progressive sanctification and to be more like Him.

2. To teach or preach about obedient living will only burden the believer. They believe if you know Christ, you will live right. 2 Tim 3:16 implores us to teach, rebuke, correct and train through the Word of God.





Eisegesis vs Exegesis

We also have reservations about the tendency of Joseph Prince to read his theology into the text. Eisegesis is the approach in Bible interpretation where the interpreter tries to "force" the Bible to mean something that fits his existing belief or understanding of a particular issue or doctrine. People who interpret the Bible this way are usually not willing to let the Bible speak for itself and let the chips fall where they may. They start off with the up-front goal of trying to prove a point they already believe in, and everything they read and interpret is filtered through that paradigm. The exegetical process takes place in the workshop, the warehouse. Exegesis is a process in private, a perspiring task in which the Bible student examines the backgrounds, meanings, and forms of words; studies the structure and parts of sentences; seeks to ascertain the original textual reading (textual criticism) etc. ... In the privacy of his study, the exegete seeks to comprehend the exact meaning of the Bible passage being studied." Roy B. Zuck's book titled Basic Bible Interpretation.) "



Some teachings from JP that requires closer scrutiny:

1. 1 John 1: 9 does not apply to Christians because it is written to Gentile non-believers (agnostics). If we do a proper exegesis on this epistle, it was written to believers. All epistles in the NT are for believers (corporately or individually, never to unbelievers). John was addressing the proto-Gnostics false teachings amongst believers in the church that claims ('if we, v8) they have no sin. JP’s teaching: Christ has forgiven your sins – past, present and future. Therefore, the teaching that Christians do not need to confess and repent from sins still present is not scriptural.
2. 2 Tim 2:15 - "rightly dividing the word of truth" has come to be understood as dividing the OLD Covenant (law) from NEW Covenant (grace). There is no hint that Paul is talking about Old and New Covenant in this passage. Rather, Paul reminds Timothy to know the Word and handle it with great care (divide = to cut straight, careful and great care) and refers to specific examples, Hymaenus and Philetus who taught there is no resurrection (v17) i.e. wrong teachings. Such teaching is like gangrene and caused many to fall. There is no basis that Paul is asking Timothy to divide the word based on NEW and OLD Covenant. This is just to justify his contention about "grace and law".

3. JP claims that “some of the words which Jesus spoke in the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) are part of the old covenant. They were spoken before the cross as He had not yet died. The new covenant only begins after the cross, when the Holy Spirit was given on the day of Pentecost… Some of what Jesus said before the cross and what He said after the cross were spoken under completely different covenants." (Destined to Reign, p.92) The Lord’s prayer in Matt 6 and Luke 11 where Jesus taught his disciples to pray; “forgive us our sins ...” Should we not pray likewise or should we interpret it that it does not apply because Jesus was teaching them to pray before the New Covenant ?

DO NOT GIVE UP

zoe ministries

GL Garden 01-21-02, Solok Paya Terubong 8, 11060 Penang, Malaysia

House Phone: 604-8277554 Hand Phone: 60165318276.

Email: cvs3zoe@yahoo.com

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,



2 Corinthians 2:14 (NKJV) 14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.



Dear friends, thanks for your prayers. Vijaya and I came back from India [Kerala and Tamil Nadu] after 17 days of ministry. I thank God for His Grace poured out in every place where His Word was preached and taught. We thank God especially for Shepherds Arun and Preeti from Highlands Immanuel Fellowship and Ranjan and Shoba from New Life Fellowship for their hospitality. For Sam who took us around for the meetings and also interpreted for me. We thank God for the Varghese family [Kodanad] who took care of us for 2 days in their home. We thank God for Shepherds Ravi and Rhema [from Chennai] for their hospitality even though they were going through a difficult time. We thank God for Dr. Isaac [Thoduphula] for his hospitality and for opening his Counselling school for our meetings.



My friends, this story has encouraged me. I pray it will encourage you.



A modern day parable –Bamboo Story





One day I decided to quit …I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality…I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God. “God”, I said. “Can you give me one good reason not to quit?” His answer surprised me… “Look around”, He said. “Do you see the fern and the bamboo?” “Yes”, I replied. “When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.” He said. “In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would not quit.” He said. “Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant… But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.” He said to me. Did you know, my beloved child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots?” “I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you.” “Do not compare yourself to others.” He said. “The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful. Your time will come”, God said to me. “You will rise high” “How high will the bamboo rise?” He asked in return. “As high as it can?” I questioned. “Yes” He said, “Give me glory by rising as high as you can.”

I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you. He will never give up on you. Never regret a day in your life. Good days give you happiness; bad days give you experiences; both are essential to life.



Luke 1:17 (NKJV) 17 He will also go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, ‘to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,’ and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”



Vijaya and I have set aside Oct to Dec to bless Malaysia. Pray for open doors.

I need to speak to the people of God in Malaysia about



1] Do we know the times we live in?

2] How do we live during this time?



And for pastors and leaders who are willing to listen



1] God's work must be done in God's way

2] Development [what is missing?]



In every town and cities. If you are open please do contact us [0165318276]



Friends, we are a faith ministry and when you are lead by God to give towards our living and ministry, please direct it to



KRISHNASAMY A/L RAMASAMY

I/C Number -540303-07-5307



May Bank account number : 107125195025



Home Branch number 07125 -KAMPONG BHARU



Swift Code: MBBEMYKL



Or



KASIKORNBANK

Account number: 548-2-01969-4



Become a blessing to the nations by sending us to the nations to disciple the nations.



In His Majesty’s service

Christopher.K [Krishnasamy s/o Ramasamy] and Vijaya.K

27/9/2010

INDIAN TRIP

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GL Garden 01-21-02, Solok Paya Terubong 8, 11060 Penang, Malaysia

House Phone: 604-8277554 Hand Phone: 60165318276.

Email: cvs3zoe@yahoo.com

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,



Romans 10:14-15 (NKJV) 14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”



Friends, thanks for your prayers while we were in Melbourne –Australia. Our ministry was well received in Reach Community Church and Inner City Church. We praise God for His favour and the favour of the Pastors Victor and Crystal Soo [Reach Community Church] and Roland and Karen Sathiaseelan [Inner City Church]. We thank God for our host Michael and Vivien Khor who made us feel at home and blessed us with 2 days of holiday by taking us around and blessing our 35th Anniversary and making it a memorable one. We thank God for Kelvin and Jamie who hosted us with dinner at their home. We thank God for many others who made this trip a memorable one with their presence. May God our Father bless them richly in Jesus Name.



Please pray for our coming India Ministry Trip [7/9/2010 to 24/9/2010]



7/9/2010 Arrival in Kochi

8/9/2010 Rest Day

9/9/2010 YWAM Kochi-10am to 1pm -Spiritual Leadership -God's Work must be done in God's Way

-Development

-Question and Answer time

HIF -Kochi -6.30pm to 8.30pm -Why we do not give up? [Part 1]

10/9/2010 YWAM -Kochi -10am to 1pm -Spiritual Leadership -Serving like Jesus

-Jesus & Titles

-Jesus & Traditions

HIF -Kochi -6.30pm to 8.30pm -Why we do not give up? [Part 2]

11/9/2010 HIF -Kochi -9.30am to 12.30am –Spiritual Leadership



12/9/2010 HIF -Kochi -Malayalam Service -10am to 12.30pm -Dilemma

HIF -Kodanad -4pm to 6pm -Dilemma

13/9/2010 HIF -Kodanad -6.30pm to 8.30pm -Marriage -Weeding and Covenant

14/9/2010 Thodupula -Spiritual Leadership -God's Work must be done in God's Way

-Development

Question and Answer time

15/9/2010 Thodupula -Spiritual Leadership -Serving like Jesus [John 13]

-Jesus & Titles

-Jesus & Traditions

16/9/2010 HIF –Kothamangalam

17/9/2010 HIF -Kothamangalam



17/9/2010 night -check into New Life Fellowship guest room.



18/9/2010 NLF -Kochi 10am to 4pm -Turning the hearts of the fathers to the children and the children to the fathers.

19/9/2010 NLF -Kochi 7am to 9am -Tamil -Understanding Godhead and family life

9am to 11am -Eng -Understanding Godhead and family life

11am to 1pm -Malayalam -Understanding Godhead and family life



19/9/2010 travel to Chennai 20/9 -23/9 fellowship with Ravi and Rhema [pioneering work in Chennai and former YWAM students

24/9/2010 Travel back to Penang -Malaysia



Friends, we are a faith ministry and when you are lead by God to give towards our living and ministry, please direct it to



KRISHNASAMY A/L RAMASAMY

I/C Number -540303-07-5307



May Bank account number : 107125195025



Home Branch number 07125 -KAMPONG BHARU



Swift Code: MBBEMYKL



Or



KASIKORNBANK

Account number: 548-2-01969-4



Become a blessing to the nations by sending us to the nations to disciple the nations.



In His Majesty’s service

Christopher.K [Krishnasamy s/o Ramasamy] and Vijaya.K

1/9/2010

Beware of leaders who are willing to bend the truth in their quest for popularity, power, and pleasure

zoe ministries

GL Garden 01-21-02, Solok Paya Terubong 8, 11060 Penang, Malaysia

House Phone: 604-8277554 Hand Phone: 60165318276.

Email: cvs3zoe@yahoo.com

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,



Dear friends, I do want to share a little bit about false ministers during this dangerous time we live in. This warning is directed against false ministers whose messages are not from God, but lies intended to win popularity by saying whatever made the people happy. Their messages comforted people into a false sense of security, making not only Ezekiel [in the OT] but today’s true ministers of God’s work more difficult.



Beware of leaders who are willing to bend the truth in their quest for popularity, power, and pleasure.



Please read carefully. Do not rush through.



The false representatives of God during Ezekiel’s time exhibited at least ten negative characteristics.



First, they spoke out of their own will, not God’s will.



Ezekiel 13:1-3 (NKJV) And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy, and say to those who prophesy out of their own heart, ‘Hear the word of the Lord!’ ” 3 Thus says the Lord God: “Woe to the foolish prophets, who follow their own spirit and have seen nothing!



Ezekiel 13:17 (NKJV) 17 “Likewise, son of man, set your face against the daughters of your people, who prophesy out of their own heart; prophesy against them,



Second, they made the people a victim instead of performing a ministry for them. They scavenged among ruined lives for personal gain and self-indulgence.



Ezekiel 13:4 (NKJV) 4 O Israel, your prophets are like foxes in the deserts.



Third, they had no crisis ministry. They could not strengthen the breaks in the walls (i.e., people or nations) or fortify broken lives.



Ezekiel 13:5 (NKJV) 5 You have not gone up into the gaps to build a wall for the house of Israel to stand in battle on the day of the Lord.



Fourth, they claimed their revelations were divine to deceive their followers and easily deceived others because they were deceived themselves.



Ezekiel 13:6-7 (NKJV) 6 They have envisioned futility and false divination, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord!’ But the Lord has not sent them; yet they hope that the word may be confirmed. 7 Have you not seen a futile vision, and have you not spoken false divination? You say, ‘The Lord says,’ but I have not spoken.”



Fifth, they failed to stand against sin and declared an empty message without truth.



Ezekiel 13:6-9 (NKJV) 6 They have envisioned futility and false divination, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord!’ But the Lord has not sent them; yet they hope that the word may be confirmed. 7 Have you not seen a futile vision, and have you not spoken false divination? You say, ‘The Lord says,’ but I have not spoken.” 8 Therefore thus says the Lord God: “Because you have spoken nonsense and envisioned lies, therefore I am indeed against you,” says the Lord God. 9 “My hand will be against the prophets who envision futility and who divine lies; they shall not be in the assembly of My people, nor be written in the record of the house of Israel, nor shall they enter into the land of Israel. Then you shall know that I am the Lord God.



Sixth, they preached a message of peace, prosperity, and safety in the face of imminent judgment because they failed to relate the consequences of sin.



Ezekiel 13:10-12 (NKJV) 10 “Because, indeed, because they have seduced My people, saying, ‘Peace!’ when there is no peace—and one builds a wall, and they plaster it with untempered mortar— 11 say to those who plaster it with untempered mortar, that it will fall. There will be flooding rain, and you, O great hailstones, shall fall; and a stormy wind shall tear it down. 12 Surely, when the wall has fallen, will it not be said to you, ‘Where is the mortar with which you plastered it?’ ”



Seventh, their ministry provoked the wrath of God and invited his judgment.



Ezekiel 13:13-16 (NKJV) 13 Therefore thus says the Lord God: “I will cause a stormy wind to break forth in My fury; and there shall be a flooding rain in My anger, and great hailstones in fury to consume it. 14 So I will break down the wall you have plastered with untempered mortar, and bring it down to the ground, so that its foundation will be uncovered; it will fall, and you shall be consumed in the midst of it. Then you shall know that I am the Lord. 15 “Thus will I accomplish My wrath on the wall and on those who have plastered it with untempered mortar; and I will say to you, ‘The wall is no more, nor those who plastered it, 16 that is, the prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her when there is no peace,’ ” says the Lord God.



Eighth, they often used false methods and occult practices to legitimize their work and control their victims.



Ezekiel 13:17-21 (NKJV) 17 “Likewise, son of man, set your face against the daughters of your people, who prophesy out of their own heart; prophesy against them, 18 and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Woe to the women who sew magic charms on their sleeves and make veils for the heads of people of every height to hunt souls! Will you hunt the souls of My people, and keep yourselves alive? 19 And will you profane Me among My people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, killing people who should not die, and keeping people alive who should not live, by your lying to My people who listen to lies?” 20 ‘Therefore thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I am against your magic charms by which you hunt souls there like birds. I will tear them from your arms, and let the souls go, the souls you hunt like birds. 21 I will also tear off your veils and deliver My people out of your hand, and they shall no longer be as prey in your hand. Then you shall know that I am the Lord.



Ninth, they encouraged iniquity by word and personal example.



Ezekiel 13:22-23 (NKJV) 22 “Because with lies you have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and you have strengthened the hands of the wicked, so that he does not turn from his wicked way to save his life. 23 Therefore you shall no longer envision futility nor practice divination; for I will deliver My people out of your hand, and you shall know that I am the Lord.” ’ ”



Tenth, they set up the worst idols, their own self-will (14:1–7).



Ezekiel 14:1-7 (NKJV) Now some of the elders of Israel came to me and sat before me. 2 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 3 “Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their hearts, and put before them that which causes them to stumble into iniquity. Should I let Myself be inquired of at all by them? 4 “Therefore speak to them, and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Everyone of the house of Israel who sets up his idols in his heart, and puts before him what causes him to stumble into iniquity, and then comes to the prophet, I the Lord will answer him who comes, according to the multitude of his idols, 5 that I may seize the house of Israel by their heart, because they are all estranged from Me by their idols.” ’ 6 “Therefore say to the house of Israel, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Repent, turn away from your idols, and turn your faces away from all your abominations. 7 For anyone of the house of Israel, or of the strangers who dwell in Israel, who separates himself from Me and sets up his idols in his heart and puts before him what causes him to stumble into iniquity, then comes to a prophet to inquire of him concerning Me, I the Lord will answer him by Myself.



Please pray for Vijaya and me, that we will continue to stay close with the one who called us and chose us and fulfill HIS PURPOSE. That we will be HIS Mouth Piece and speak forth His Truth boldly and with His Love.



Ephesians 6:18-19 (NKJV) 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,



Malaysia



5/8/2010 Emmanuel Word Centre –Kulim- Kedah

8/8/2010 Trinity Bible Church -Penang

29/8/2010 Emma Faith Nurturing Centre –Penang



Singapore



31/7/2010 An Afternoon with Christopher.K in Open Hand Fellowship on Spiritual Leadership



1/8/2010 Open Hand Christian Fellowship



Australia –August [pray for more doors to open] 12/8 to 25/8/2010

12/8 AM-Pastors Prayer Meeting

13/8 PM –Reach Community Church –Melbourne

14/8 PM -8th Anniversary of Reach Community Church

15/8 AM –Sunday Morning Service–Reach Community Church –Melbourne

21/8 AM- Men’s Breakfast Meeting –Reach Community Church –Melbourne

22/8 AM-Assembly [name of church TBC later]





India –Kerala / Tamil Nadu –September 7th to 24th.



11/9 to 16/9 Highlands Immanuel Fellowship -Kochi

18/9 10am to 4pm New Life Fellowship -Kochi

19/9 7am Tamil –New Life fellowship -Kochi

9am English –New Life Fellowship –Kochi

11am Malayalam –New Life Fellowship -Kochi

20/9 to 24/9 Chennai –Tamil Nadu



Philippines [28/10 to 4/11]



Friends, we are a faith ministry and when you are lead by God to give towards our living and ministry, please direct it to



KRISHNASAMY A/L RAMASAMY

I/C Number -540303-07-5307



May Bank account number : 107125195025



Home Branch number 07125 -KAMPONG BHARU



Swift Code: MBBEMYKL



Or



KASIKORNBANK

Account number: 548-2-01969-4



Become a blessing to the nations by sending us to the nations to disciple the nations.



In His Majesty’s service

Christopher.K [Krishnasamy s/o Ramasamy] and Vijaya.K

29/7/2010

Testimony from Open Hand Christian Fellowship

Open Hand Christian Fellowship
Blk 209, New Upper Changi Road, #04-645, Singapore 460209






Pastor Christopher Krishnasamy and his wife Vijaya have ministered in our church and have also conducted a 4-day seminar on “Turning the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers. Mal 4:6” from 13th to 16th June 2010. It was a fruitful time of bringing our church members to a place of oneness and reconciliation.

Pastor Christopher is very much a father figure and many of our church members found him approachable and caring. Sister Vijaya is a wonderful help-mate for his ministry. He is light-hearted and jovial when not in the pulpit. He is very focused on his subject when teaching and he knows his material well.

I believe he also has the gift of mentoring and coming along-side pastors and leaders. His in-depth knowledge and understanding of those in the front line of church life can be seen in his ability to give godly counsel. It is probably because of his many years of experience in the ministry and vast interaction with different denominations.

I am delighted to know him and would not hesitate to recommend him for your fellowship or church so that you may benefit from his talents and spiritual giftings.


Pastor Arthur Phua
Senior Pastor
Open Hand Christian Fellowship, Singapore

PRAYER NEED

zoe ministries

GL Garden 01-21-02, Solok Paya Terubong 8, 11060 Penang, Malaysia

House Phone: 604-8277554 Hand Phone: 60165318276.

Email: cvs3zoe@yahoo.com

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,



Revelation 7:9 (NKJV) 9 After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands,



FloydMclung, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (William Carey Library, 1999)



"I know when apostolic passion has died in my heart. It happens when I don't spend my quiet time dreaming of the time when Jesus will be worshiped in languages that aren't yet heard in heaven. I know it's missing from my life when I sing about heaven, but live as if earth is my home. Apostolic passion is dead in my heart when I dream more about sports, toys, places to go, and people to see, than I do about the nations worshiping Jesus."

Friends, we pray that as an apostolic generation we will not lose sight of Revelation 7:9. That is the “dream” of the Father in heaven and should be the dream of every child of God. We need that same apostolic passion that was in the Son of God to be in us and move us to finish this work with excellence. We need to join our hearts, hands and share the resources that God has released to finish HIS WORK. Let us pray together against this empire building spirit [anti-Christ spirit that is at work within the church]. Much of the resources are wasted in “dead stones”. We should be investing our resources in “living stones” [The people of God and those who are not yet]. We should be using the resources to help send workers to the “field”.



I thank you for praying for us as we served the local churches in Sabah and Singapore from 4/6 to 16/6/2010. Below is the testimony send by Pastor Gideon from Rhema Blessed Church from Keningau, Sabah.



To Ptr. Christopher,


First I want to thank God for allowing you to come here in Keningau. I
believe this is not the will of man but this is His divine plan for you.
For two days and two nights you spoke about the heart of the Father to His
children; The heart of the children to His Father.

You shared about what God wants, it’s not having big building but having
the temple of God (Holy Spirit) in us (People).

You shared about the reason why Jesus came to the world; His priority is
to preach salvation to everyone. Jesus encourages us as a Servant of God
to let the people know about Him (Jesus). Not about an organization nor
the Church building but the Kingdom of God. You also discuss about How we
can become a faithful Servant of The Most High God. I saw in you the
manifestation of a humble Spirit, has fire in your heart. The teaching
that we heard from you is very powerful and uplifting.

May The Lord’s presence continue to be seen in you, your family and your
ministry.

Thank you,
From Pr. Gedion
RBC Keningau





Update of coming ministries.



Thailand [28/6 to 3/7] Ministry and time of Rest -Phuket



Malaysia



24/6/2010 Thursday Service -Ministry at Emmanuel Word Centre –Kulim –Kedah

27/6/2010 Sunday Service –Emma faith Nurturing Centre –Penang

11/7/2010 Emma Faith Nurturing Centre –Penang

15/7/2010 Emmanuel Word Centre –Kulim –Kedah

25/7/2010 Reservoir Garden Baptist Church -Penang

5/8/2010 Emmanuel Word Centre –Kulim- Kedah

8/8/2010 Trinity Bible Church -Penang

29/8/2010 Emma Faith Nurturing Centre –Penang



Singapore



31/7/2010 An Afternoon with Christopher.K in Open Hand Fellowship on Spiritual Leadership



1/8/2010 Open Hand Fellowship



Australia –August [pray for more doors to open] 12/8 to 25/8/2010

13/8 PM –Reach Community Church –Melbourne

14/8 AM- Men’s Breakfast Meeting –Reach Community Church –Melbourne

15/8 AM –Sunday Morning Service–Reach Community Church –Melbourne



India –Kerala / Tamil Nadu –September 7th to 25th.



11/9 to 16/9 Highlands Immanuel Fellowship -Kochi

18/9 10am to 4pm New Life Fellowship -Kochi

19/9 7am Tamil –New Life fellowship -Kochi

9am English –New Life Fellowship –Kochi

11am Malayalam –New Life Fellowship -Kochi

20/9 to 24/9 Chennai –Tamil Nadu



Friends, we are a faith ministry and when you are lead by God to give towards our living and ministry, please direct it to



KRISHNASAMY A/L RAMASAMY

I/C Number -540303-07-5307



May Bank account number : 107125195025



Home Branch number 07125 -KAMPONG BHARU



Swift Code: MBBEMYKL



Or



KASIKORNBANK

Account number: 548-2-01969-4



Become a blessing to the nations by sending us to the nations to disciple the nations.



In His Majesty’s service

Christopher.K [Krishnasamy s/o Ramasamy] and Vijaya.K

26/6/2010

PRAYER NEED

zoe ministries

GL Garden 01-21-02, Solok Paya Terubong 8, 11060 Penang, Malaysia

House Phone: 604-8277554 Hand Phone: 60165318276.

Email: cvs3zoe@yahoo.com

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,





Friends, please pray for us that the Word of the Lord may continue to run swiftly and be glorified.



2 Thessalonians 3:1 (NKJV) Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you,



We came back after ministering in Surabaya. It was a fruitful and satisfying trip. Vijaya and I were working with the church that was meeting in Onggo’s home.



John 4:34 (NKJV) 34 Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.



This is what Onggo’s community wrote:



“You are not as famous as other speakers

Not so charismatic as others too

But surely we know and recognise you

As a Father’s sent to mould us

Your simplicity and spirit

That inspire us to do more in God

Thank you

Our prayer our God in the name of Jesus

Will bless you abundantly”



We who love you both..

The Church in Onggo’s house





We also want to thank God for a new door of opportunity that has been open in Johore [Batu Pahat and Kluang]. It was a privilege and joy knowing Pastor Sheng and Danny Lim from Harvest Community. Ministered there on 29/5 and 30/5/2010.



Update of coming ministries.



Malaysia

3/6 to 12/6 Kota Kinabalu and Keningau –Sabah

4/6 Rhema Blessed Church -Penampang –Sabah

5/6 Rhema Blessed Church –Kota Kinabalu –Sabah

6/6 Rhema Blessed Church –Kota Kinabalu –Sabah

7/6 to 9/6 Rhema Blessed Church –Keningau –Sabah

10/6 to 11/6 Rhema Blessed Church –whole day teaching and training



18/6 to 20/6 Air Itam Baptist Centre

24/6/2010 Thursday Service -Ministry at Emmanuel Word Centre –Kulim –Kedah

27/6/2010 Sunday Service –Emma faith Nurturing Centre –Penang

11/7/2010 Emma Faith Nurturing Centre –Penang

15/7/2010 Emmanuel Word Centre –Kulim –Kedah

25/7/2010 Reservoir Garden Baptist Church -Penang

5/8/2010 Emmanuel Word Centre –Kulim- Kedah

29/8/2010 Emma Faith Nurturing Centre –Penang



Singapore

13/6 AM Going Church

13/6 PM Open Hand Christian Fellowship

14/6 to 16/6 Open Hand Christian Fellowship Church Camp



Australia –August [pray for more doors to open] 12/8 to 25/8/2010

13/8 PM –Reach Community Church –Melbourne

14/8 AM- Men’s Breakfast Meeting –Reach Community Church –Melbourne

15/8 AM –Sunday Morning Service–Reach Community Church –Melbourne



India –Kerala / Tamil Nadu –September



Friends, we are a faith ministry and when you are lead by God to give towards our living and ministry, please direct it to



KRISHNASAMY A/L RAMASAMY

I/C Number -540303-07-5307



May Bank account number : 107125195025



Home Branch number 07125 -KAMPONG BHARU



Swift Code: MBBEMYKL



Or



KASIKORNBANK

Account number: 548-2-01969-4



Become a blessing to the nations by sending us to the nations to disciple the nations.



In His Majesty’s service

Christopher.K [Krishnasamy s/o Ramasamy] and Vijaya.K

2/6/2010