"The 'Gospel' of Inclusion"

"The 'Gospel' of Inclusion" theory not to be confused with the inclusive nature of Bible-salvation to All

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 11:01:35 PM

Sir, Thank you very much for the mails forwarded to me.  Although I did not see what T.D. Jakes said specifically, but his connotation that Jesus Christ is not the only Saviour gave me a heavy heart.  I was sorrowful. I had known that the current resurgence of Islamic extremism especially in the West is leading to the official recognition of another dominant religion, which is the precursor to the rise of State clamp down on what would be termed intolerance.  Perimeters of what constitute moderate religious practice and utterances would be defined by govt to exclude such teachings as Jesus the Saviour among other things.  In effect, true Christians would be branded fanatics and terrorists.  I knew this was coming, but to have a climpse of such deviation from the mouth of leading Pentecostal fathers is, to say the least, sickening.  For those whom God has given insight into both the mystery of iniquity and mystery of godliness, "...who knows whether we are come to the Kingdom for such a time as this..."  Let courage rise with danger and strength with strength oppose.  I feel it's time to declare this Word from the mountain top.  This is one of the reasons I'm so eager to see us run TV teachings in Canada.  It's left for you and the Senior Pastor to look into this.  Majority of Christendom are grossly ignorant.  And from what I can see, we really don't have much time left.  As the aftermath of the Koran burning threat, US Supreme Court Judge is advocating the promulgation of a law that would bar critical comments that could incite Islam; Obama declared that US is not a Christian country (he had said it before the Koran burning threat)and currently debate is going on to introduce Sharia Law in USA.  But America cannot claim ignorant, recently a comprehensive investigation carried out by some top ranking US officers came up with a report on the threat of Jihad to the USA in the guise of Islamic moderates.  Certainly the Obama administration would ignore such reports, but if a new administration comes to adopt those recommendations, Islamic militancy would be on the decline in the USA but may escalate elsewhere; but if not adopted, with time, Islam would certainly overrun the USA.  It's time to pray for America.    LONGINUS O. EKEH, ACIA Dear Bro Leke, The grace of our Lord be multiplied upon you increasingly, amen. Thank you for the write-up on the burning issue under discussion in this electronics public discourse. However, it appears that you missed the point of concern, that is, real matter of discussion. What I have raised alarm about, is what is generally refer to as "the gospel of inclusion"! The term 'gospel of inclusion' needs to be properly understood. If not, it could be confused with what you focused on in your write-up. You have argued on the 'inclusive nature" of God's love, His grace extended to all men and the universality of power of Jesus' sacrifice to cover ALL who will believe. This is an  undisputed truth of the Word. I expect that you will know that, by God's grace, I Bro Toks, fully understand, believe and teach this without wavering. You will recall my stand again sectarian tendencies being floated amongst the "endtimers" in those days. You are absolutely correct in your affirmation that "Jesus made it clear in all the Gospels that the message of salvation is inclusive." In addition, you correctly explained that "Inclusive in the sense that 'Whosoever believes' and it is our job to present His message the same way. I mean to give all humans- Gays, straights, muslims, buddhists, new age, post modernists, and all asunder the same opportunity to accept Him as Lord and Savior.". My brother, that is the truth of Bible-Salvation! But that point is not what is at stake NOW!!!!! I am a firm believer in Apostle Paul's writing to Titus as in Titus 2: 11:  11 ¶ For the grace <charis> of God <theos> that bringeth salvation <soterion> hath appeared <epiphaino> to all  men <anthropos>  (KJV)  11 ¶ For the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all men, (RSV) Lu 3:6; Joh 1:9; Ro 5:15; 1Ti 2:4; Tit 3:4-5; 1Pe 5:12 People's New Testament Commentary:   Hath appeared to all men. The divine favor shown forth in the gospel of salvation is for all men, servants as well as masters. God's divine favour is shown to all! John 3: 16 "for God so loved THE WORLD (of all men) ......" Jesus' sacrifice is for all mankind! However, it is clearly stated that "WHOSOEVER BELIEVES ON HIM (JESUS CHRIST ALONE) SHALL NOT PERISH, BUT SHALL BE SAVED, AND HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE; HOWEVER WHOSOEVER BELIEVES NOT IS CONDEMNED ALREADY" THIS TRUTH ABOUT "WHOSOEVER BELIEVES" IS THE MATTER IS AT STAKE!!!!!!!! QUESTION 1: Again, i ask the question: Is John 14: 6 SACROSANCT? 6 "Jesus saith unto him, I am The Way <hodos>, <kai> The Truth <aletheia>, and <kai> The Life <zoe>: NO MAN <oudeis> cometh <erchomai> unto <pros> The Father <pater>, but <ei me> BY <dia> ME <emou>". (KJV)  6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me. (RSV) Joh 1:4,17; 8:19,32; 10:9; 11:25; Heb 9:8 People's New Testament Commentary:  I am the way, the truth, and the life. This is said in reply to Thomas. Without him there would be no Way revealed; no divine and saving truth, no immortal life. QUESTION 2: ARE OTHER WAYS "INCLUSIVE" (sic) IN COMING TO THE FATHER? Is Acts 4: 12 SACROSANCT? 12 Neither <kai> <ou> is there <esti> salvation <soteria> in <en> any <oudeis> other <allos>: for <gar> there is <esti> none <oute> other <heteros> name <onoma> under <hupo> heaven <ouranos> given <didomi> among <en> men <anthropos>, whereby <en> <hos> we <hemas> must <dei> be saved <sozo>. (KJV)  12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." (RSV) Mt 1:21; Ac 10:43; 1Ti 2:5- People's New Testament Commentary:  Salvation in none other. No other Savior but Jesus; no salvation if his is rejected; no other name or power to save from destruction, unless he is accepted. Why, then, should men invoke the Virgin, or the saints, or mohammed, or any guru? QUESTION 3: Is there any room given to us, bible believing saints, to try to 'smuggle' into God's Kingdom, muslims, atheists, buddists, hindus, and others, who refuse to believe in Jesus, His blood sacrifice and His deity? Are the scriptures that 'muddled up' that we MAY no longer be sure about the requirements for making heaven? I affirm that these 'pillars' who have suddenly developed cold feet about the EXCLUSIVITY OF BIBLE TRUTH ON QUALIFICATION FOR HEAVEN need to be prayed for and put under close spiritual monitoring, lest THE ELECT BE DECEIVED or 'caused', believers, to worship and give life to the image of the beast! It is important to clarify the following: (1) the objective of this exercise is not to mud-sling any man of God, but to clear the waters from being muddled up with heresies and perversions of the truth. (2) I , Bro Toks, like others of same disposition, is not perfect. I have had my own personal challenges with the flesh and still do. I have made mistakes in the past and still do, i have stumble and i still trust God alone for the future. I am not interested in judging any man of God on the basis of the conduct of his personal life. I cant, I will not and i should not.  However, i am commissioned not to seek popularity but to just be THE LIGHTMAN (The Liteman T). I am imprisioned by God's Word in Isaiah 25: 5- 7  5 Thou shalt bring down the noise of strangers, as the heat in a dry place; even the heat with the shadow of a cloud: the branch of the terrible ones shall be brought low.  6 ¶ And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.  7 And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the covering cast over all people, and the vail that is spread over all nations. {destroy: Heb. swallow up} {cast: Heb. covered} No error or heresy will be condoned in the public arena under my watch without giving it a fight. Amen. That is what PHOTIZO is all about! What is "the gospel of inclusion"? Please open the attached file. Is there any reason to blow the alarm now? Please open the second attached file. We must resist "the another gospel" . It is our blessed responsibility. Bro Toks Oshokoya (Ebenezer Olatokunbo Oshokoya) Subject: Re: Asking for your daughter's paw in marriage It is important that we all take a pause and ask; What will Jesus say or do?  Jesus made it clear in all the Gospels that the message of salvation is inclusive. Inclusive in the sense that 'Whosoever believes' and it is our job to present His message the same way. I mean to give all humans- Gays, straights, muslims, buddhists, new age, post modernists, and all asunder the same opportunity to accept Him as Lord and Savior. "I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh....." In the past we have seen extremes of presenting the Gospel as an exclusive message -Peter and the Jewish believers. We have also witnessed those who preached 'Come as you are and may be remain as you are' What is missing here in my opinion is the balance of preaching the  inclusive message of the Gospel without compromising any of God's eternal truth. This was what Paul did and gave the Gentiles a chance to understand God's plan of salvation, thus you and I have became citizens of the common wealth of Israel. However, remember this came by a tarrying in the presence of God. I believe we all need to continue to tarry in the presence of God. Here, God will overwhelm us with His love and compassion for our lost world, He will empower us with boldness, and like Jesus we will speak with authority that will attract prostitutes, homosexuals, gossips, slanders, backbiters, and all liars.  We won't  have to  'water' down the truth to be inclusive and we won't speak the truth in an offensive, threatening and exclusive manner. Let's remember that God has placed eternity in the hearts of All men and He loves His creation. For those of us who have understanding this is a test of love Let he who is spiritual correct those in error in love. Let us be careful not to make harsh judgments as we are to remember 'The servant falls or stands before his master.  There is never any acceptable reason not walk in love with brethren. Instead of going on T.V or the Internet to run men of God down for unacceptable errors, we are to privately converse with them if we can and if we can't be quiet or better still DECLARE more and more of the infallible truth lovingly in public. The truth spoken in meekness and love will always outshine error or falsehood. May we continue to spread this infallible truth of Jesus's death and resurrection in love, meekness, honor and obedience.  No one can do anything against the truth; Jesus is not on the same pedestal with notable religious leaders. Jesus is the ONLY way to God and will continue to be from past, now and to eternity. I love you all and have a great week. Leke Oteju