Re: Dear Mr. Vice President
Thursday, 30-Nov-00 12:38:18
24.14.28.77 writes:
The Letter to Gore tells only a part of the Story...There is a sequel...Here it is...JRN
JOHN R. NIEMELA Col. USAF (Ret) 1776 Wainwright Drive Reston, VA. 20190 (703) 834-1037
RicNiemela@earthlink.net
Prof. E. Calvin Beisner Associate Professor of Historical Theology & Social Ethics 5554 North Federal Highway Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33308
Dear Prof. Beisner,
Your well written and appropriate letter to VP Gore echoed the sentiments of many Christians around the nation. Many do not have the opportunity to speak out as you have done, but from my observation, the internet is overflowing with similar sentiment.
We are entering a period in history that points towards the conclusion of some of the prophetic events anticipated by the early prophets.I see in Daniel 12 :41-45 an example of the issues to arise..You may disagree with the analysis, as there are views of the "return" and "Jerusalem" today that focus only on events ongoing in Palestine since the end of WWII.
I do not see, as some do, the definition of the "glorious land" as being old Jerusalem, but America, the culmination of the long westward trek of a people, those with a "new" name, Christian. (See other views that characterize Jerusalem-II Kings23:27, Jer.26:18, Jer.19:1-12,Rev.3:12)
There are those who do not choose to take the words of the Bible in a literal sense, preferring to use a "spiritual" context in application of meaning, however, I see this approach as a cop-out, and a distortion of the truth of what God intended for us to read.particularly historians..
This is evidenced by verse 45, where God plants his tabernacles, an obvious reference to a land that certainly qualifies as America.And as if to confirm this verse, note that we are now discussing Edom.
Well, in Genesis 27:40, we note that Esau, who is Edom (Gen.36:1) is bitter about having lost his birthright and then his blessing.In appealing to his father Isaac, he is advised that unfortunately he will live by the sword and serve his brother, Jacob - then, note the abrupt switch in Isaac's prophetic comments: the last line reads: " and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck." (This dominion is destroyed: see all of Obediah)
Now, not only in America, but other western countries, especially in the U.K. we know who has the "dominion" who controls most of politics in America, the U.K. and now dictates policy, controls the Media, the international financial structure, the dispersal of confused ethics that contribute to the denigration of Christianity.
And because of this current political set-back, the loudest, the most vociferous cries come from those whose current status is now in jeopardy, their power diminished and positions lost. Proof of failed policies when in direct confrontation with true Christianity.God does not put up with the conduct of a nation and its administration, and the attendant loss of integrity among its officials.
Ahab and Jezebel certainly were examples of the retribution for similar events, and the opposition arose by God's direction, in the character of the military, Jehu, the chief captain of the military of the time.
Similar dominion today, is an obvious status, yet, the age-old concern that induced St. Paul to flee over a wall in a basket, has so smothered Christianity with a similar fear of the Jews that Christian Shepherds and their Flocks are being led into blind corners, down paths that only lead to the destruction of our Christianity.and current history certainly confirms this direction.
Who can deny that most of your Florida neighbors who are so bitter about events in some of the predominantly Jewish counties are also the most vociferous, as if loosing this election is the last push that would conclude their dominion.. It is an overwhelming crush that the Media, owned by only 6 corporate entities, Jewish owned, also supports - as if there was some current N.Y. "Sanhedrin" that sets a common policy.
As most magazines and newspapers carry almost verbatim articles, it would seem to confirm Media collusion and output, yet, the fear of being called an antisemite prohibits the truth from emerging.
The people proceed as if it was o.k., and we let these so-called chosen, do their thing in a blatant obtrusive manner that so characterizes their dominion - while Christians, being naively Christian, simply let it go, quietly confused and misled.
As if the comments of Gen. 12:3 applied to the outcome.when this verse, appropriated by Pastor Hagee and others, actually is addressed to Abraham, who was never a Jew, and these current self-styled Jews of today certainly do not qualify in any case to genetic affiliations with ancient Judah, or least of all, Israel. (The word Jew did not appear until 1200 years after Abraham)
To confirm this view, I have included an extract from the Jewish Encyclopedia of 1904 titled Jesus of Nazareth.There you will see the real views of the Talmudists, the self-same set of volumes that Jesus so vehemently criticized, unchanged and severely antiChristian, anti Jesus.
Here you will see comment that is seldom found in our seminaries, in our universities, as they are not politically correct, not in line with that one dominant verse in Gen. 12:3.oh, the confusion and misdirection that has led our people off track and into those blind corners. And the Talmud is behind it all as the policy guidance that is ignored by our Shepherds.
And to confirm this point, an old, recently deceased very senior leader of the Presbyterians, a good friend, after reading my comments that decried the Talmud, wrote and made the comment, "Is the Talmud all that bad?" a learned, Phd with years of preaching behind him..
Too often, our seminaries fail to focus on Old Testament words, the source of Law, the edicts under which we are advised how to live, not only spiritually, but politically, in what we are to eat, live our lives and associate with our contemporaries --Yet, so many simply dismiss its guidance and lay claim to being only New Testament Christians, hiding behind the single great and misinterpreted law, Love.failing to see in this single commandment, the overarching meaning of this term that Jesus spoke of.He also said that He came not to change the law!
And, consider St. Pauls comment on this issue, that "Love is the fulfilling of the Law."
I know that there are many "church-goers" out there who would openly and loudly contest my comments: the inducements of Gen.12:3 go deep, and the Jesuit inspired theories of C.I. Schofield and Hal Lindsey et.al, as to end time events only add to the confusion.
The issues of the Third Temple, the ashes of a Red Heifer, the assumption that this "return" satisfies most of end time prophecies all lead to the "rapture" as being the saving aspect for Christians, lifted off into the heavens to sit in arm chairs in heaven, watching events unfold here on earth..when there are verses that totally contradict this: Psalm 91:8."with thine eyes shalt thou see the punishment of the wicked." Etc.. You and others will be there to see it!
But, like all "decision theology", the idea that man himself makes the move to accept, to choose to come forward, the altar call, places the power of salvation with man and not God - the assumption being that it is man who takes the steps that lead to his salvation, ignoring the judgement and wisdom of God, a purely humanist viewpoint..
In confirmation, go to Eph.1:2-5, 9, and 11.and then to further add to this refutation of this decision theology, read John 15:16.it proves the point. "You did not choose me, No I chose you."
Consider the words of an old, now deceased Preacher, Howard Rand.when commenting on whether personal salvation is enough.
"Man who preach the gospel of salvation do not recognize that, in itself, the acceptance of personal salvation will not establish the justice of Kingdom administration; neither will it bring righteousness in government. The acceptance by the individual of personal salvation will bring freedom from guilt of sin, but until the Nation turns to the administration of all His Laws - until the law of the Lord becomes the law of the land - men will be subject to the evils of maladministration."
Rand points out that Jesus never preached a selfish doctrine of saving one's self alone, but he shows that He went about healing, doing good, comforting,etc, administering to the poor and needy, all the while preaching the restoration of the Kingdom administration, that equity and justice would thereby bring peace to all.
If we simply preach personal salvation only and thereby ignore and bypass the needs of life, the conduct of our leaders, then will those who are in need, those who may be oppressed, feel that it does not matter..Hardly.
As you may conclude, I am certainly a militant Christian, my views on current events as associated with our status as Christians in a world that certainly seeks to destroy it, are like those of Luther.He saw the Jews of his time, the Talmudists as the chosen, the people of the book , but after reading the Talmud and observing their conduct, made an abrupt reversal and proceeded in an opposite direction..
An inherent defense of our Christianity requires the watchmen, the sentinels to be outspoken, to warn that we are suffering from a blindness, one of which St. Paul spoke of in Romans 11:25, applying the blindness in part to "Israel" and to a coming fullness of the times, which appears to be unfolding before our eyes today.
But, Luther was not unique..Others, like Gen. Washington, Ben Franklin, and many others have so spoken, yet, with the control of the publishing houses, the Media, these comments and observations do not reach the ears and eyes of blinded Christians.and the hoax continues..
This may come as a bit of a shock to you. There is a satisfying comfort in quietly and pleasantly offering the same avenues of salvation to all in a universal view that all qualify for entry, and ignore the many comments that refer to only a remnant..
Universalism, and its attendant multiculturalism have become the prime movers behind the destruction of Christianity. These policies ignore the fact that the Law was given ONLY to the Israelites, and only the Israelites will be judged by the Law.
None of the other races receive even honorable mention in the Bible because they do not occupy that chosen status that God assigned to the Israelites, but He also made Covenants with the Israelites that in themselves would also be beneficial to those outside - these "others", yet, it was incumbent on these "others" to fall in line, to abide the laws that applies to the Israelites, to follow the Lord, and not to bring in outside gods as has been done in the past, as is being done today.
Our saturation by these "others" has been another contributing factor to our failings, the abandonment of His laws, the self seeking and materially oriented goals that now take center stage and crimes and sins that were once so treated, are now acceptable, misceganation, abortion, etc.
And, where does the direction for these digressions come from? From the edicts of that severely antiChristian Talmud, and its leadership in a Sanhedrin that shapes policies that overwhelm our nation as it did in the time of Jesus, the "whited sepluchers" that He also threw out of the Temple, all characteristically the self-same Money Changers that now totally dominate America and the western world..
For sure, you did not anticipate that your letter in defense of our principles would elicit such a response, so at variance with what you probably know and teach..But, when the Lord presents an opportunity, as He must do to you as well, it must be the "road taken" even though less traveled.
As to John 15:16.It is always a matter of choosing, and I am eternally thankful to have been chosen.
Sincerely,
J. Richard Niemela
J. Richard Niemela
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