God's Glory and the Exhortation

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AuthorHouse, Apr 11, 2001 - Religion - 200 pages
16 Answers to why so many traditions of men exists within the organized religious system commonly known as the Christian Church.
1. Your Pastor, God anointed or self appointed (Jeremiah 14:14-15 & 23:21)
2. How to recognize False Prophets (Matthew 7:21-23)
3. How to recognize a true Pastor from a Hireling (John 10:12-13)
4. The body of Christ or a business for profi t (1 Peter 5:2-3)
5. How to recognize the sensual gospel that which pertains to the senses
6. How to recognize those who transform themselves into messengers of Christ (2 Cor. 11:30-15)
7. Why are things so predictable in Church meetings
8. How to recognize Hirelings who use God, His word and gifts to be rich and famous (1 Peter 4:17)
9. True Church or a repeating liturgical melody of sameness; the one reason Jesus and the Apostles were persecuted and killed; their opposition to traditions of men. (Mark 7:6-13)
10. Why dont we have Church the way Paul and Jesus COMMANDED us to have Church? (1 Cor. 14:26-40)
11. Why doesnt Jesus do in many ministries what He did in his ministry?
12. Did Jesus CONDEMN appellations of honor, (titles, such as Pastor, Reverend, etc.,) before names in His Church (Matthew 23:1-8) They had the offi ce, but were not called by it.
13. Did Jesus Christ start a denomination? (Matt. 20:25-28)
14. Does Jesus hate clergy-laity division? (Nicolaitans) in His church (Rev 2:6, Rev. 2:15, 1 Cor. 12:25) Preaching or Performing
15. Why the Church is fi lled with grace perverters, money lovers, truth opposers, while pretending to be harmless, true and sincere
16. Why are many self righteous, spiritually blind, worldly secure while trusting in success and themselves; pretending to win souls, but really preaching for gain, healing for fame, building towers of Babel which are nothing more than monuments to their own egos (1 Timothy 6:3-5)

GODS GLORY AND THE EXHORTATION
By Rene Bates

This book could very well prepare the way for the Lords return. Thought provoking to some, shocking to others. Available through all book stores.
www.Authorhouse.com or toll free (888) 280- 7715 It could change the way you view present day Christianity.

Qoutations:

'I was blessed as well as deeply impressed with the years of spiritual maturing and growth that it took to produce this kind of writing. A reader could not fail to be touched by the Lord in any number of ways in your collection of reflective essays.'

-Charlie Johnson, Manager of Christian Books Publishing House, The Seed Sowers

'Intriguing blend of spiritual vignette personal testimony. The author makes numerous thought-provoking statements. Author Bates has a timely, and probably convictng for many, message to share.'

-George Allen, Journalist for 'The Christian Advocate'

'I was touched in my spirit by what the Lord gave you to write. I'm sure all the messages that you gave from your heart originated from the heart of the Father. I want to confirm that I personally believe God's annoiting was in this writing. Your humility and honesty were apparent.'

-Betty Daffin, Staff of 'Last Days Ministry Magazine'

'Thank your brother for sharing that with me. I read it and you have certainly described a critical situation for the body of Christ today. I will get your message to Pat Robinson's office.'

-George Brown, Director of the CBN Conferences

'Powerful meditaions, indeed, ...'

-Richard E. Brown, Editor at The Pilgrim Press

'You give such a strong witness to your faith ...'-(The Rev.) David V. Koch, Executive Editor, Concordia Publishing House

 

Contents

Qualifications
1
Resting Deeply in Him
3
The Infinite God
5
Two Kinds of Love
7
Two Kinds of Hearts
8
Two Kinds of Prayers
9
Two Kinds of Crosses
10
Some of my Encounters in the Spirit Realm
11
Learning
89
Scholastic Knowledge
90
Crucified and Crossed Out
92
The Temple
94
Is There Anything Good in Us?
96
Reflections
97
We Are Free
99
Persecution
100

The Dream
12
The Death That Brought Life
14
The Conversion
16
The Crucifixion
19
The Fellowship of His Sufferings
21
The Exorcism
22
The Miracle of the Arm
23
Today
25
Gods Power
28
There Is a Difference
31
Mike
35
The Wolves Howl
38
Where Does God Really Dwell?
42
Hypocrisy in the Church
43
Revolution For the Church
44
Corruption in the Church
47
The Unholy Marriage
49
His Coming is Near
50
The Last Ten Years Chronologically
51
The Vision of the Body and Head Uniting
53
Nicolaitians
57
Gods Holy Flame
59
Soul Power
61
Christ or Christianity?
77
A Prophetic Message
78
The Path
79
An Open LetterAmerica
80
Quiet Years
82
The Flames of Gods Fire
85
Preface A Symphony of Love and Truth
87
Gods Breaking
102
Love
103
Repentance
105
The World
107
The Showmen
111
Who Are the Hirelings?
112
Attaining to Positions
113
Spirit of Divination
116
Sons of Judas
119
Revival
121
Bible Schools
123
Antichrists
125
The Cross
126
Two Kinds of Light
128
The Way of Sorrows
129
The Chamber of the Lord
130
Mortify Attachments
131
Spirituality
132
Silence and Solitude
133
Divine Justice
135
Pious Mercenary Christians
136
Divine Lodestone
137
The Fire of Gods Love
138
The Voice of Melody
139
True and False Salvation
140
The Blood of Jesus
141
Lust
142
Heavenly Visitation
144
Anointing
146
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About the author (2001)

At a time when divisions among the churches are subject to attack, both from within and from without, the author has felt led to write doxologies, essays and thoughts. These words are a call to action to ALL true believers in the word of God, and can only create encouragement in the body of Christ. After 16 years of praying, waiting and listening, Mr. Bates has recently completed two manuscripts for one book, God’s Glory and the Exhortation. These writings are a trumpet call to holiness in the personal lives of all Christian believers, and may serve as the foundation upon which a spiritual balm may be established. The author's presentation of these beliefs, sometimes heartfelt, sometimes straightforward, and sometimes controversial, have one common theme running through them: they come straight from the author's heart. Warning! The books have a highly provocative and penetrating approach, and will help the reader to think, reflect and maybe even weep. Mr. Bates has been ministering more to his Saviour than to people, though he freely relates his emotions and his feelings to those close to him. Raised in Maine, Mr. Bates moved with his wife Pauline to Nevada in 1968, where the author worked at menial jobs. Mr. Bates and his wife continue to reside in Nevada.

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