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Having worked & lived in both countries & being European myself, I am grieved to see the European Leaders wanting to continue this war. I strongly disagree with their stand, besides catering to the war / weapon industry & globalists (never let a crises go to waste), how much more destruction & death needs to take place on both sides, before common sense prevails. As a Christian Pastor I agree with a the approach of Trump. Yes Russia attacked first, yes Putin is a dictator, but Zelensky is no angel & the Ukraine has a lot of corruption. It is not a black & white picture. I have selected several reels that are helpful to get some better balanced information. Neil Oliver delivers a scathing critique of Western leaders’ push for continued involvement in the Uk*aine conflict. He exposes the disconnect between political rhetoric and reality, questioning the motives behind calls for military action. Oliver challenges the erosion of national identity, the economic implications of war, and the hypocrisy of asking youth to defend a country they’ve been taught to be ashamed of. Featuring insights from diplomats and scholars, this video reveals the dangerous delusions driving current geopolitical strategies. https://www.facebook.com/Togetherwebond/videos/1006795067968454 History of Russia-Ukraine Conflict Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z7N-ldmE8Y Jeffrey Sachs: PUTIN FORCES Zelensky To SURRENDER As NATO COLLAPSES! Europe LEFT Defenseless https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8VKVRiZTNI JFK JR's breakdown of the Russia-Ukraine war https://www.facebook.com/reel/10086988244662100

Are you also fed up with the antisemitism, changing of history, the bias, the lies & twisting of facts. Sadly even those who call themselves Christians fall for this & for the so-called "Jewish Conspiracy" to take over the world. The fact is that "Palestine" never at any time owned the land of Israel 1) Before the modern state of Israel there was the British Mandate: Not a Palestinian State! 2) Before that the Ottoman Empire: Not a Palestinian State! 3) Before that the Islamic Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt: Not a Palestinian State! 4) before that Ayyubid Dynasty, which Godfrey of Bouillon conquered in 1099 AD: Not a Palestinian State! 5) Before that the Christian Kingdom of Jerusalem: Not a Palestinian State! 6) Before that the Fatimid Caliphate: Not a Palestinian State! 7) Before that the Byzantine Empire: Not a Palestinian State! 8) Before that the Roman Empire: Not a Palestinian State! 9) Before that the Hasmonean Dynasty: Not a Palestinian State! 10) Before that the Seleucid Empire: Not a Palestinian State! 11) Before that the Empire of Alexander the Great the 3d of Macedonia; Not a Palestinian State! 12) Before that the Persian Empire: Not a Palestinian State! 13) Before that the Babylonian Empire: Not a Palestinian State! 14) Before that the Kingdom of Judah: Not a Palestinian State! 15) Before that the Kingdoms of Judah & Israel: Not a Palestinian State! 16) Before that the Kingdom of Israel: Not a Palestinian State! 17) Before that a Theocracy of the 12 Tribes of Israel: Not a Palestinian State! 18) Before that there were Canaanite City States: Not a Palestinian State! Please also listen to this from Ben Shapiro “I Can’t Stay SILENT about this any longer…” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akfv1IEJl28

I felt led again to address this threat to Western Civilisation, Christians & last but not least Israel & Jews worldwide. Islam is not just another religion, but is totalitarian, oppressive system that honours violence, death & terror. We have even seen recently in Australia, with the hatred vented by 2 nurses towards a Jewish person, that the government & judicial authorities refuse to call it by it's name. They are quick to call it "right wing extremism or Nazis" but not: Extreme radical Islam ! Please listen to this speech from all well known ex-Muslim born & raised in Gaza ! Mosab Hassan Yousef EXPOSES the SHOCKING Truth About Islam That NO ONE Dares to Admit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uEXC_M8vWs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tECapgdWXE

In an age of increasing government overreach, moral relativism, and open hostility toward Christian values, believers across the West are facing a steady erosion of their freedoms. Religious liberty, once a pillar of Western civilization, is now treated as an inconvenient relic of a bygone era. The right to publicly express Christian convictions is being curtailed under the guise of “tolerance,” and those who refuse to conform to the reigning secular orthodoxy are ridiculed, censored, or even punished. How should Christians respond? Should we resign ourselves to the fate of cultural obscurity, hoping to practice our faith quietly in the shadows? Should we compromise with the world to maintain a modicum of peace? Or should we resist with unwavering faith, prepared to suffer for Christ? 1. Recognizing the Signs of the Times The first step is to acknowledge reality. Too many Christians still cling to the false hope that things will “return to normal,” failing to recognize that we are living through an epochal shift. The West is not merely in decline; it is in active rebellion against God. As Isaiah warns: “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness” (Isaiah 5:20). The loss of freedoms is not happening in isolation; it is part of a larger war against truth. The sexual revolution, radical individualism, and the denial of natural law are not simply social trends—they are manifestations of an anti-Christian ideology that seeks to dethrone God and enthrone man. To respond correctly, Christians must reject the illusion of neutrality. The world is not indifferent to Christ—it hates Him (John 15:18-20). The sooner we understand this, the sooner we will realize that compromise is not an option. 2. Strengthening the Church and the Family As public institutions fall deeper into corruption, Christians must fortify the two institutions ordained by God: the Church and the family. These are the last bastions of truth, and if they crumble, so too will our ability to resist. The Church : Too many churches have bowed to the spirit of the age, preferring social acceptance over biblical fidelity. Pastors must return to preaching the whole counsel of God, even when it offends. Churches must not only offer Sunday worship but serve as strongholds of Christian community—centres of discipleship, education, and mutual aid. The Family : The destruction of the family is one of the primary tactics used to weaken Christian civilization. Parents must reclaim their God-given duty to educate and form their children in righteousness. Home-schooling, classical Christian education, and intentional family discipleship are critical. A strong, faith-filled family is an act of defiance against the forces of cultural decay. 3. Practicing Civil Disobedience When Necessary When laws and policies contradict God’s commands, Christians are not obligated to obey them. The Apostles themselves declared: “We must obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29). Throughout history, faithful believers have refused to bow to unjust rulers. The early Christians defied Rome’s demand to worship Caesar. The Reformers refused to submit to corrupt ecclesiastical authorities. In modern times, Christians behind the Iron Curtain secretly gathered to worship despite government prohibitions. This does not mean seeking out conflict for its own sake, nor does it justify violence. But it does mean standing firm when pressured to deny biblical truth. Whether it be refusing to use false pronouns, keeping churches open despite lockdowns, or rejecting indoctrination in schools, Christians must be prepared to suffer for obedience to Christ. 4. Building Parallel Christian Societies As Western institutions become increasingly hostile, Christians must begin constructing parallel systems that allow for the free exercise of faith. This includes: Christian Schools & Home-school Networks – Protecting children from state propaganda and ensuring they receive a Christ-centred education. Christian Businesses & Economies – Supporting faithful enterprises that resist the demands of woke ideology. Christian Media & Platforms – Creating alternatives to mainstream outlets that distort truth and silence believers. Christian Community & Mutual Aid – Forming local networks to support one another through persecution, financial hardship, or legal battles. This is not retreat; it is strategic resistance. When pagan Rome collapsed, it was Christian monks, scholars, and families who preserved knowledge and rebuilt civilization. The same calling now falls to us. 5. Cultivating the Virtues of Martyrs Ultimately, our greatest weapon is not political power or cultural influence, but holiness. The early Church did not conquer Rome with armies, but with faithfulness unto death. The loss of freedoms should not drive us to despair, but to a renewed commitment to Christ. “Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28). We must pray for the courage of the martyrs, the wisdom of the saints, and the endurance of the early Christians. We must be willing to lose everything for Christ—our jobs, our reputations, even our lives—knowing that in the end, the victory belongs to God. Conclusion: The Time for Lukewarm Christianity is Over The age of comfortable Christianity is ending. The cost of discipleship is rising, and every believer must decide: will we conform to the world, or will we take up our cross and follow Christ? There is no middle ground. Either we resist the forces of darkness with faith, courage, and love, or we will be swept away by them. But let us take heart, for our Lord has already told us the outcome: “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Let us then press forward with unwavering faith, ready to defend the truth, strengthen our families, and prepare the way for revival.

During the "plandemic" the mandates, lockdowns & forced / coerced medical treatment which resulted in medical tyranny, brushing aside all democratic freedoms based on so-called "expert" & "scientific" advice  implemented (past & present) in various forms & severity around by governments & businesses / corporations has been unnecessary & even potentially harmful: https://youtu.be/cYUKR7-NgTQ?si=O6z_V2PPqudKHpyB https://youtu.be/abrIaFLExRI?si=YCjFtvUhjN38_L0m Also too harsh, extreme overreach, compassionless, unscientific, diabolical & hypocritical (bottle shops & brothels were allowed to stay open, football games continued, but church services were not allowed) , ineffective, unconstitutional (1947 Nuremburg Code) & pushed by un- elected Globalist powers & large Corporations with ulterior motives.  How terrible & heartless that people in the medical profession & firefighters who did not go along with this were not permitted to return to work, weddings & funerals could not be attended by loved ones, though even then there was enough evidence that it does not stop transmission & is not that "safe & effective".   Pastors, churches & Christian organisations at large who just used Romans 13 as a weak excuse, to obey (submission & obedience are not the same thing)  to these ungodly mandates (which are not laws)   & potentially harmful untested medications do not understand the Biblical, Historical, Prophetic & Political context and set by silently, instead of standing up & speaking out in courage.  The churches & pastors who fully obeyed these mandates allowed governments to control who could attend church & went along with segregating or even worse refusing entry for people who were conscientious objectors to certain not properly tested medical drugs & there God-given & constitutional rights & freedom, need to repent of this error. It is all about control not health: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pPHj4LuJZg4 Please also listen to an excellent & passionate speech from Pauline Hanson in parliament on 14/08/2024, the best I have heard till so far: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALdVitoNrjM There were also plenty of other sources & voices besides the MSM to make an informed decision not to along with this, which we did as a church, we are not saying this on hindsight: https://youtu.be/fvf5yEo__ZY     If this is not resolved & we "just move on" we are bound to repeat this or worse! This is unreconcilable with the Gospel we preach. Have we learned from this? This has been the greatest medical experiment unleashed on mankind & the lasting harmful effects are now starting to show, not to mention the mental & economic lasting damage on society.  More tests like this or worse are coming, be prepared. Where do you stand as a believer, pastor / leader or church?  Please take these Scriptures below to heart: 2 Peter 3:16 (Referring also to wrong interpretation of Romans 13:1-2) speaking about these things as he does in all of his letters. In which there are some things that are difficult to understand, which the untaught and unstable [who have fallen into error] twist and misinterpret, just as they do the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction. Psalm 94:20   Can a throne of destruction be allied with You, One which frames and devises mischief by decree [under the sacred name of law]? Nehemiah 9:37    Because of our sins, its abundant harvest goes to the kings you have placed over us. They rule over our bodies and our cattle as they please. We are in great distress.

Two photos below showing the David Declaration Please back the David Declaration that nearly 100 national and international medical, scientific and law experts have signed Fully aligned with One Nation’s aims to bring justice to the perpetrators of what is now clearly the inhuman, fraudulent response to Covid We seek COMPENSATION from Big Pharma for all victims, whether of Covid injections & mandates or of lockdowns & unscientific restrictions We want CARE, TREATMENT & CURE for the crippling effects in many people who got the Covid spike protein injections We want restoration of CHOICE as essential for restoring ACCOUNTABILITY & thereby TRUTH & then JUSTICE We want APOLOGIES to those affected A sample of the early signatories from Australia, USA, Europe, … include eminent doctors, research scientists & statisticians across many medical fields, plus ethicists, lawyers, economists, … Prof Angus Dalgleish Emeritus Prof Wendy HoyEmeritus Prof Robert ClancyKevin McKernan Dr David J. SpeicherProf Paul E MarikProf Ian BrighthopeProf Robyn Cosford Dr Christopher Neil Kara Thomas Dr Julie Sladden Dr Duncan Syme Dr Andrew McIntyre Magnus A Mansie Dr Jessica Rose A/Prof Mark JonesProf Gigi Foster Dr Raphael LatasterJulian Gillespie Prof Augusto ZimmermannProf Gabriel Moens AM Peter Fam Katie Ashby-Koppens Prof Brendan VoteProf Paul FrijtersProf Geoff ForbesA/Prof Peter ParryA/Prof Jonathan D GilthorpeA/Prof Michael SladdenA/Prof Maarten FornerodDr Angela Jeanes Dr Jeyanthi KunadhasanDr Vibeke MannicheDr Luke McLindonDr Conny TurniDr Nicholas J. HudsonDr Astrid LefringhausenDr Andrew MadryDr Monique O’ConnorDr Shirley PragerDr Kylie O'BrienDr Matthew RoutleyDr Julian FidgeDr Sven RománDr Geoff PainDr Marcin ZiemskiDr Jeanne Annette RungbyDr Jan HeathChristof Plothe DOWilliam D H Parry … And a growing list of professionals internationally including us as pastors and on behalf of Harvest Church Caloundra. We as a church have taken this stand from the beginning of the so-called mandates "for our safety": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvf5yEo__ZY

Quite some years ago already , I heard about churches having "Santa" or any sort of pagan paraphernalia included in some of their Christmas services. I know that apostacy has been prophesied, but you still sometimes stand in amazement what pastors introduce & allow in their churches. I personally think you have lost the plot, if you do as a pastor & church as a whole. The modern-day Santa Claus is an American version of Saint Nicholas, a fourth century Roman Catholic bishop from Asia Minor who was noted for his good deeds and gift giving. This tradition first spread throughout Europe, and then found its way to America by the early Dutch settlers. Since God's word warns us to BEWARE of tradition (Col. 2:8), we shouldn't be surprised to find the Devil right in the middle of the world's most celebrated holiday. Lucifer's desire has always been to dethrone God and exalt himself (Isa. 14:12-15). He desires worship (Luke 4:7; II Ths. 2:3-4). Perhaps you've never thought of it, but please note how Satan robs the Lord Jesus Christ of His glory by spreading the Santa Claus tradition... SANTA IS ETERNAL a child knows nothing of his beginning. To a child, Santa has just always existed. JESUS CHRIST IS ETERNAL "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty." (Rev. 1:8) SANTA LIVES IN THE NORTH Tradition holds that Santa Claus lives at the North Pole, a place ABOVE the rest of us. JESUS CHRIST LIVES IN THE NORTH "Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King." (Psa. 48:2) SANTA WEARS RED CLOTHING Santa wears a red furry suit. JESUS CHRIST WEARS RED CLOTHING "And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God." (Rev. 19:13) SANTA HAS WHITE HAIR Santa is always pictured as an old man with white hair like wool. JESUS CHRIST HAS WHITE HAIR "His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;" (Rev. 1:14) SANTA FLIES AROUND GIVING GIFTS Santa has the ability to defy the laws of gravity and fly around giving gifts to people. JESUS CHRIST ASCENDED AND GAVE GIFTS UNTO MEN "But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men." (Eph. 4:7-8) SANTA IS COMING SOON During the Christmas season it is emphasized over and over that "Santa is coming". JESUS CHRIST IS COMING SOON "He which testifies these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus." (Rev. 22:20) SANTA IS OMNISCIENT Children are taught that Santa "knows when you've been good, and he knows when you've been bad". JESUS CHRIST IS OMNISCIENT "The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good." (Pro. 15:3) "And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?" (Mat. 9:4) SANTA IS OMNIPOTENT He has the ability to carry presents for over a billion children. JESUS CHRIST IS OMNIPOTENT "And Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying, all power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." (Mat. 28:18) SANTA IS OMNIPRESENT Santa must be omnipresent, because he has the ability to visit over a billion homes in a twenty-four hour period. That's over 1100 per second! JESUS CHRIST IS OMNIPRESENT "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (Mat. 18:20) SANTA HAS SPIRIT HELPERS CALLED ELVES Webster, 1828: "ELF...a spirit, the night-mar; a ghost, hag, witch" JESUS CHRIST HAS SPIRIT HELPERS CALLED ANGELS "Then the devil left him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him." (Mat. 4:11) SANTA - SANAT - SATAN? Sanat Kumara is worshipped by some new age groups as God. H.P. Blavatsky, the mother of the new age movement, said on page 350 of her book, The Secret Doctrine, Vol. 2: "The name isn't important. It is the letters". "Santa" has the same letters as "Satan"! According to G.A. Riplinger, "Ole Nick" is listed as the name of a fallen angel in the Dictionary of Fallen Angels. (New Age Bible Versions, Gail Riplinger, pg. 53) Friend, don't glorify Satan by giving the glory and attributes of Jesus Christ to Santa Claus! Santa is a COUNTERFEIT GOD, and you are honouring Satan when you teach your children to believe in Santa! Christians should teach their children the TRUTH. We should glorify God by teaching our children about Jesus Christ and His saving grace!

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox?projector=1 For those who love Jesus, Israel & the Jews in general we have had to justify the Jewishness of our Messiah more then ever before. The de-judaization of Yeshua is not a new concept, but until recently, taking His Jewish roots away from Him was always done to make Yeshua more into a blue eyes/blond hair Gentile than anything else. For the most part, when people made Yeshua look more like a Gentile than a Jew, it was either out of ignorance or possibly because of a mild case of cultural appropriation. When corrected, these people usually accept the fact that Jesus was a Jew. "Christian" Palestinianism Jesus, the “Palestinian” comes from a completely different agenda. It is still considered an attempt at the dejudaization of Yeshua, but for different reasons. It falls into one of the three Ds of Natan Sharansky’s antisemitism test. Trying to turn Yeshua into a Palestinian is part of the delegitimization agenda of the enemies of Israel. The concept would have never worked two or three decades ago, but armed with patience, the pro-Palestinian faction pressed on with their propaganda. Historical revisionism finally seems to be paying off. During the 2024 Christmas season, the Vatican received a gift from Palestinian artists. It was a baby Jesus, Joseph, and Mary made out of olivewood, resting in a manger… wait for it… the manger was covered with the Palestinian keffiyeh (head covering made popular by PLO leader Yasir Arafat.) A photo of Pope Francis sitting in a wheelchair and admiring the nativity scene was circulated worldwide through the Internet, only to quickly be removed after receiving a lot of backlash. The Palestinian Jesus was borne out of a faulty theology known as Christian Palestinianism. It is the same theology promoted by the creators of “Christ at the Checkpoint.” The agenda aims at re-writing history to take everything Jewish out of the Bible, including Jesus’ Jewish heritage and identity. Christian Palestinianism is Replacement Theology on steroids and is very dangerous. Here are six reasons why: A Distortion of God’s Word The promise of Genesis 12:1-3, made by God to Abraham and the Jewish people, still stands. Blessings or curses will follow those who treat Israel and the Jewish people accordingly. The land boundaries of Genesis 15:18-20 have never changed and have yet to be fully fulfilled: “To your descendants I have given this land, From the river of Egypt as far as the great river, the river Euphrates: the Kenite and the Kenizzite and the Kadmonite and the Hittite and the Perizzite and the Rephaim and the Amorite and the Canaanite and the Girgashite and the Jebusite.” Why is it that almost nobody questions the historical and biblical revisionism of people like Stephen Sizer, Naim Ateek, Elias Chacour, Munther Isaacs, Gary Burge, Hank Hanegraaff, and the like? We are seeing 21st-century Christians blinded by reports of occupation and ethnic cleansing against Palestinians completely turn their back on Israel. But even more than changing one’s interpretation of the Bible, we also witness rejection of the inspired Word of God. A Rejection of God’s Word Christian Palestinianist Naim Ateek wrote in Sabeel’s newsletter Cornerstone: “The lesson is clear for me: whatever does not agree with the hermeneutic of God’s love for all people has no authority for us and must not be read even if it is written in the Bible…Jesus had a hermeneutic of God’s love for all people and Isaiah’s words did not comply with that criterion.” This desire to ignore and even reject Scripture from the Old Testament simply because it appears to be “in conflict” with later teachings of Yeshua is strangely reminiscent of Islam’s “Law of Abrogation,” when Qur’anic verses can be annulled when historically superseded by contradicting ones. Such an approach to God’s Word is inherently wrong, yet many Evangelicals take their lead from people like Naim Ateek on what they perceive to be a valid biblical approach to the Middle East crisis. Biblical illiteracy is running rampant within the Evangelical Church, and it creates a very shaky foundation upon which historical revisionism can be built with very little challenge, if any. Christian Palestinianists excel at biblical revisionism. In both cases of distortion and rejection of God’s Word, the authority of the Bible is put in question. The God of the Bible, who is the God of Israel, as well as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, is made into a different god. This allows for the insertion of a revised agenda favoring the Palestinian people at the expense of Israel and the Jewish people. The concept of Eretz Yisrael (the land of Israel) being the Palestinian homeland and that of the existence of a native Palestinian people were already looming over the horizon a couple of decades ago, but today, it is no longer discussed. The land ownership is accepted without questions. The false premise of a biblical Palestine was propaganda long enough to become truth, with there no longer being a need to have the information checked for biblical accuracy. A One-Sided Reconciliation Accusations of “apartheid,” “colonization,” “ethnic cleansing,” or “Nazification” of Palestine are constantly brought up without ever speaking of terrorism, rocket attacks, human rights violations, or bloody murder ordered by Palestinian leadership of both Fatah and Hamas. Islamic terrorism is simply dismissed and, in some cases, even justified. Christian Palestinianism offers a one-sided reconciliation, and that, of course, is no reconciliation at all. God is not a Covenant Breaker Christian Palestinianism changes God from a covenant maker and keeper to a covenant breaker. While it might not be clear to many Evangelicals yet, for Christian Palestinianism to exist, Israel has to cease to exist. What better way to postulate that Israel has become irrelevant than to say that God’s covenants with the Jewish people have been changed? If God had reneged on His covenant or changed the original recipients of His covenantal blessings, it would become obvious that He is done with Israel and the Jews. But God never changed His mind when He said to Abraham: “I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your descendants after you. I will give to you and to your descendants after you, the land of your sojournings, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.” If God were a covenant breaker, He would also have to be a liar. 1 Samuel 15:29 tells us otherwise: “Also the Glory of Israel will not lie or change His mind; for He is not a man that He should change His mind.” A Demonization of Israel Once one is convinced that God is finished with Israel and the Jews, it becomes easier to extrapolate the generalization that Israel is the cause of evil against the Palestinians. The accusations against Israel come from Palestinians, Liberals, and some Evangelicals. They come so strongly that, at times, it becomes difficult to define one source from another. Additionally, the liberal media has absolutely no other agenda than demonizing the victims and victimizing the perpetrators. Facts no longer matter in our postmodern global village. As a matter of fact, radical anti-Zionism is now part of the fabric of society and is in the process of becoming the standard by which one measures his/her degree of tolerance and multiculturalism. French author Pierre-André Taguieff developed it further in his book Israel et la Question Juive when he wrote: “Intellectual and political conformism moves alongside radical anti-Zionism, having nothing to do with a critique of Israel’s politics but rather aiming at the final destruction of the Jewish State.” A Promotion of Islam In her book Eurabia: the Euro-Arab Axis, Jewish author and activist, Bat Ye’or, describes Christian Palestinianism as “Palestinian Marcionism:” “The Christian policy that would eliminate the Jewish source of Christianity by suppressing the link between the Hebrew Bible and the Gospels represents an old and lingering trend, always opposed by the Church. Today, Palestinian Marcionism (Palestinianism) paves the way for the Islamization of the Church as it prepares mentalities for an Islamic replacement theology… and encompasses the whole paraphernalia of traditional antisemitism.” Bat Ye’or’s assessment has tragically proven true in the last few decades. Christian Palestinianism is well on its way to de-judaize Yeshua–a job that the gentile branch of Christianity generously contributed to, out of ignorance and sometimes, pure hatred of the Jews over the centuries. Christian Palestinianism will also continue to invalidate much of the Jewish Scriptures as history gets re-written and Jewish references get replaced to accommodate the “Islamization” of the Bible. The Palestinian Jesus can only exist if we ignore biblical truth. To accept that Jesus was the first Palestinian, we first have to agree that Palestinians are real people from the land of Palestine, currently called Israel. That is a false premise to start with, but it needs to be understood as such. Once we are beyond the false premise of Palestine, we also need to stick to the biblical proof that Jesus was a Jew and the Bible is replete with that kind of data. Following are a few examples: *Jesus was a descendant of Jewish patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob – Genesis 22:18; Matthew 1:1-2 *Jesus came from the Jewish tribe of Judah – Genesis 49:10; Hebrews 7:14 *Jesus was a Jewish prophet like Moses – Deuteronomy 18:15-19 *Jesus was from the line of Jewish king David – 1 Chronicles 17:10-14 *Jesus had Jewish parents – Luke 2:39 *Jesus was circumcised on the eighth day according to Jewish law – Genesis 17:11-14; Luke 2:21 *Jesus was a rabbi – John 1:38, 6:25 *Jesus celebrated the Jewish Feast of Passover – John 2:13 *Jesus celebrated the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles – John 7:2 *Jesus celebrated Hanukkah – John 10:2 *Jesus was called the King of the Jews by Pilate – Mark 15:2 So, no, Jesus is not a Palestinian. Jesus is a Jew. As a matter of fact, He came to the Jewish people first, but eventually, He extended His salvation program to all people who trust in His death and resurrection. Jesus came as the Messiah of Israel, but He became the Saviour of the world. He never was and never will be a Palestinian, but He died for every Jew, Arab, or Gentile in the world, no questions asked and no strings attached.

I wish I could deliver only just a good news around Christmas time. But, as we count down the hours to the end of 2024, there is no denying we stand at the edge of a world in turmoil. The forces of darkness are marching boldly, seeking to corrupt every corner of creation. We see it in the erosion of liberty, the celebration of evil, and the assault on faith, family, and freedom—the cornerstones of our nations. Indeed, the world around us feels darker than ever. Truth is shackled. Morality is mocked. Our values and, more often than not, our morale are battered about, bruised, and broken. Everywhere we turn, it seems the darkness gains ground. Digital IDs loom over us like chains forged in a technocratic hell. Free speech is suffocated under the guise of combatting “misinformation.” Manufactured inflation crises rob families of their dignity and security. Make no mistake—this isn’t chaos by accident. The globalist elites, the self-appointed rulers of this world, are waging war on truth itself. They seek to control you, your family, and your faith. They want to rewrite creation, erase virtue, and extinguish the light of hope from society. But here’s the truth they can’t rewrite, erase of extinguish: the darkness does not win. It never has, and it never will. But Christmas reminds us of a truth so profound it shakes the foundations of every wicked scheme: the light of Christ cannot be overcome. Well over two thousand years ago, in a humble stable in Bethlehem, the Creator of the universe entered His creation—not as a warrior king, but as a vulnerable child. This was no accident. In the face of worldly power and empire, God sent His Son as the ultimate act of defiance against evil and the ultimate act of love for us. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it." —John 1:1-5 Other modern translations use the term “overcome” or “overpower” rather than comprehend. Whatever word you wish to use, let those verses of scripture resonate deeply. This isn’t just a comforting story for hard times; it’s a declaration of war against every force of evil that seeks to destroy what is good, true, and holy. Think about it. The rulers of the age sought to destroy Him from the moment of His birth. Herod sent soldiers to slaughter innocent children in a desperate attempt to snuff out the Saviour of mankind. But the light was not comprehended, overcome or overpowered then, and neither will it be now. Today, we face our own Herods—tyrannical forces who seek to impose control, strip us of our freedoms, and wage war on our faith. They try to convince us that the darkness is winning. They want us to give up, to believe the lies, to abandon hope. That’s because the Enemy works tirelessly to shroud humanity in despair. But yet, like Christ, we must not be overcome or overpowered for “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us”. That love emanates from the very same light that shattered the darkness in Bethlehem around 2024 years ago. Not just Bethlehem. With those words, “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” the Bible indicates that the light penetrated the entire weary world and still does to this very day. That light burns within you and me right now. The Creator of the cosmos didn’t just send His Son to shine light into the darkness—He sent Him to break its grip entirely. And because He dwells among us, we are called to carry that light forward. This Christmas, don’t just celebrate the light—be the light. Stand boldly for your family, for your faith, and for what is right and good and and true. Especially for what is true. Speak the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. Teach your children the eternal message of Christ. The rulers of this world want you to feel powerless. They want you to bow to their schemes. But their empires will crumble. Their lies will unravel. And their darkness will flee for: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend (overcome / overpower) it." —John 1:5 The victory is already won. It was born in Bethlehem, lifted high on the cross, and echoes for all eternity because of the empty tomb. This is the message of Christmas: the light of Christ shines, and no force of darkness can extinguish or overcome it. May the light of Christ fill your heart, home, and nation. And may it embolden you to stand firm, knowing the battle is won, and the victory is His, and through Him, it’s also ours

I think it was around 1985 when I returned to my home church for a visit / furlough. This was the church (Full Gospel / Pentecostal) that send me out & blessed me to go work as a missionary in Eastern Europe & Soviet Union. To my shock & horror this church was divided; there was division over a new "blessing" that was introduced into the church world & was spreading worldwide like a virus. It was tragic, this church had send out quite a few other young people like me, I think around 10, was open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit (but not extreme, quite balanced) & last but not least had regular Biblical teaching on end-time doctrine & Israel. But there were quite some heated arguments, people left, people were hurt & confused. And the ones who claimed to have gotten "it" (The Holy Spirit is a person not an it) were changed in a way that I didn't recognise them. They were pushy, overbearing & mocking Christians that didn't go along or had doubts & questions. Some even mocked those who didn't go along as being baptised in lemon juice. This so-called "Toronto Blessing" might have started sincere seeking God's presence & renewal but the fruit was ugly & the manifestations un-biblical. Those involved often claimed: "But I felt something" or "It felt good" or "I was touched". That can be combined with a Biblical experience but it is not proof in itself that is from God. This example is not an isolated incident but similar things happened worldwide & there is no good lasting fruit. Even though Toronto Airport Church eventually closed it's doors, unfortunately I have observed that the same teachings & manifestations pop up over the years, under different names, movements & so-called "revivals" (Revivals starts with repentance, not with strange un-Biblical teachings & manifestations) The only people in the Bible that fell backwards where the people who came to arrest Jesus. There are many teachings, practices & supernatural manifestations that have been introduced over the last years, but the Word of God / The Scriptures are the final authority in testing manifestations, healings and doctrine: If something can't be backed up from the Bible in the right context, it is not an acceptable doctrine, manifestation, prayer or practice. Some of those teachings & practices are: Prosperity "Gospel", Praying to the Holy Spirit, Falling or "Slain" in the Spirit, Fire tunnels, Sozo (or so called "healing" rooms), they might sound spiritual, but have no sound Doctrinal Biblical support. This does not mean we don't believe in the supernatural, signs wonders & miracles, but they need to backed by the Scriptures & we need to test the spirits 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

How did we get here? Even in Australia Jewish people aren't safe anymore. This Jew hatred doesn't make sense unless you start looking into the spiritual roots & history. Again a test for the church in Australia & worldwide. The church failed miserably standing up against the Covid mandates & moved again to church as "normal". Now we are at another crossroads, yes here do you & your church stand? To be antisemitic & a Christian; they don't go together! You might say but I don't speak bad about them, but doing nothing is agreeing, remaining silent is condoning. Learn the lesson form the church in Germany from 1933-1940; their silence indirectly led to 6 million Jews to be killed. Listen to these podcasts below, I couldn't say it any better: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ppjVGmmYwY4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBllM8M-sko https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL4rwe2IZIw&ab_channel=J-TV%3AJewishIdeas.GlobalRelevance

How good a report card would the church in general get, if we honestly & unbiasedly compare it with the how our Lord addressed the 7 churches in Revelation 2 & 3? From my observation when the church got all "seeker sensitive" & "purpose drive" & "community focussed" (through "social action") we lost the power of the Gospel & more!