HAS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH GONE MAD???? THE HOLY WHAT??....DOOR??

WHAAATTTTT?????

'Holy Door' to be opened at the Vatican on December 8th, Followed by 'Holy Doors' being opened around the world (December 2015)

"The rite of the opening of the Holy Door is intended to symbolically illustrate the idea that the Church's faithful are offered an 'extraordinary path' toward salvation during the time of jubilee ... The doors are only opened during jubilee years so that pilgrims can enter through them in order to gain the plenary indulgence that is connected with the jubilee ... One of the novelties for the upcoming Jubilee of Mercy is that for the first time Holy Doors will be designated in every diocese throughout the world."

What the Roman Catholic Church is saying here is that if you walk through any of these so called 'holy doors' during this 'Jubilee', the church will pardon you of your sins and therefore you will not need to spend any time in 'purgatory' (Catholic teaching). Instead the church will grant you a straight passage to salvation.

 

Anyone see a problem with this? Yes, the Roman Catholic Church replaces the FREE gift of grace that God has bestowed upon us, which we can secure by faith in Jesus Christ, with their own works based salvation that only the church can grant you.

Oh dear people of God in the Roman Catholic Church - Please pick up a Bible and study for yourself, and you will see that walking through a so called 'holy door' on earth will do nothing for you. Jesus Christ the Son of God has already secured your salvation on the cross of calvary. All you need to do is accept this sacrifice by faith and follow Jesus Christ. The pope and the Roman Catholic Church can do nothing for your salvation. It is only secured by faith in Jesus Christ and the work that he did, and continues to do for you in the heavenly sanctuary.

 

Ephesians 2:4-10 ...'But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.'

 

The only true 'Holy Door' that has been opened is the one in the heavenly sanctuary which Jesus Christ Himself opened (Revelation 3:8). This door we are to walk through by faith and follow Jesus by faith into the most holy place in the heavenly sanctuary, where we can find the throne of grace!

 

Did you know dear Catholic that Jesus is our High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary? We do not need any earthly priests or popes to confess our sins to. We have direct access to God's throne of grace through Jesus Christ our High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16; 8:1-2 and 9:11-12)

 

Please don't be deceived by BABYLON THE GREAT any more. Jesus Christ is the only one who can save us (John 14:6) -- And don't be surprised to see some 'miracles' attached to this 'Jubilee' to deceive the people into thinking God is behind it.

A True Prophet of God

To find out if Ellen White was a true prophet of God, we first need to find out from the Bible what a true prophet was like. There are certain characteristics of a Bible prophet. So let's take a look through them and then find out if Ellen White fulfilled these "marks of a prophet".
"When the word of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known." (Jeremiah 28:9)
"He shall not speak of himself, but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak." (John 16:13)
"But truly I am full of power by the Spirit of the LORD .. to declare to Israel his sin." (Micah 3:8)
"And I will utter my judgments against them touching all their wickedness, who have forsaken me." (Jeremiah 1:16)
"Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God." (1 John 4:2)
"Ye shall know them by their fruits." (Matthew 7:16)
"He shall speak unto them all that I command him." (Deuteronomy 18:18)
So we have a list of charateristics that help us know if a prophet is truly a prophet of God. So the prophecies of a true prophet will of course come to pass. A true prophet will not speak of themselves, but will bring glory to God. A true prophet will point out sin. A true prophet will speak of coming judgments. A true prophet will proclaim that Jesus came in the flesh as fully human, capable of sin. A true prophet will have a good Christian character. And a true prophet will be obedient to the will of God.
So does Ellen White fulfill these marks of a true prophet? Well, before we go on, the first thing I would like to confirm is that a woman CAN be a prophet of God. The reason I want to confirm this is because there are some people who reject Ellen White straight away because she is a woman, and they believe that God only uses men as prophets. Well, this thinking is in direct opposition to God's Word, because there were a number of prophetesses in the Old Testament, including Miriam, Deborah, Huldah, and Noadiah. So God DOES use women as His prophets also.

Any Prophets After Jesus?

Another point that some people raise against Ellen White is that there were to be no more prophets after the time of Christ Jesus. This we can deal with swiftly from the Bible.

Acts 11:27-28 ...'And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.'

Ephesians 4:11-12 ...'And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.'

1 Corinthians 12:28 ...'And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.'

Joel 2:28 ...'And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.'

So would God use prophets after the time of Christ Jesus? Most definately yes.

Did Ellen White Fulfill the Marks of a Prophet?

So, was Ellen White a prophet, and did she fulfill the marks of a true prophet from the Bible? Yes, in every way. The main point that many people focus on is the one to do with visions from God and prophecies, so we will focus on that point the most. But let me confirm before we go into her visions and predictions, that Ellen White fulfilled all other points. If you read her writings, rather than take a text here and there out of context like many opposers do, you will see that Ellen White brought Glory to God and pointed the people to study the Bible first and foremost.

"The Lord desires you to study your Bibles. He has not given any additional light to take the place of His Word. This light [her own ministry] is to bring confused minds to His Word, which, if eaten and digested, is as the lifeblood of the soul." (E.G.White, Selected Messages, book 3, p. 29)

"We must gather about the cross. Christ and Him crucified should be the theme of contemplation, of conversation, and of our most joyful emotion." (E.G.White, Steps to Christ, P.103 - 104)

"Make Christ first and last and best in everything. Constantly behold Him, and your love for Him will daily become deeper and stronger as it is submitted to the test of trial." (E.G.White, Testimonies, Vol.7, P.46)

"The object of all ministry is to keep self out of sight, and to let Christ appear. The exaltation of Christ is the great truth that all who labor in word and doctrine are to reveal." (E.G.White, Manuscript Releases, Vol.16, P.295)

As you can see, Ellen White's main focus was Christ Jesus and to bring glory to God. She also devoted much writing to point out sin and proclaim God's eternal law found in the ten commandments. She spoke much about the judgments that would come upon the world. And she truly declared that Jesus Christ was fully human on earth. And what about her character? Did she live a good Christian life, in line with the Word of God? Take a look at the following comments:

"She was absolutely honest in her belief in her revelations. Her life was worthy of them. She showed no spiritual pride and she sought no filthy lucre. She lived the life and did the work of a worthy prophetess." (New York "Independent", 1915).

"Mrs. White's life far transcends the life of anyone I have ever known or with whom I have been associated. She was uniformly pleasant, cheerful and courageous. She was never careless, flippant, or in any way cheap in conversation or manner of life. She was the personification of serious earnestness regarding the things of the kingdom. I never once heard her boast of the gracious gift God had bestowed upon her, or of the marvelous results of her endeavors." (A. G. Daniells, A Co-Worker for 23 Years)

Ellen White was generous, kind, and honest. She exemplified the Christian virtues she wrote about. For instance, despite the potential of living extravagantly off the royalties of her written work, she passed much of it on to spread the gospel and further the kingdom of God. Financially supporting church projects, and helping students attend Christian schools.
And what about the effect of her writings upon those who read them with an open mind? Well, in reviewing the chief findings of the 1980 research done by the Institute of Church Ministry at Andrews University, it is noted that Seventh-day Adventists "who regularly study the writings of Ellen White are also more likely to be stronger Christians in their personal spiritual life and in their witness to their communities than those church members who don't." (Ministry, October 1982, p. 10)
Did Ellen White fulfill the marks of a true prophet? She certainly did. But we still need to take a look at her visions and predictions.

Predictions and Visions of Ellen White

Ellen White had so many visions, of which you can read about in her volumes of writings, we could not go through them here. So we will share with you some of the most extraordinary predictions and visions from this humble woman of God. But first let me clear up a common misunderstanding about Ellen White. Many people seem to believe that it was Ellen White who prophesied about Jesus returning in 1844. This is incorrect, as it was a man named William Miller who came up with this prediction from what He understood of Bible prophecy in the book of Daniel. This was concerning the 2300 day prophecy, which reveals the beginning of God's end time remnant church.
So now that is cleared up, let us take a look at Ellen White's visions and predictions. To start with, where there any clear indicators concerning Ellen White's visions that tell us they were of Divine origin? Yes there were. If you take a look at Daniel, chapter 10, you will see Daniel in vision and he says ... "neither is there breath left in me." So we could say that Daniel did not breathe while in vision. Take a look at what happened with Ellen White while in vision ...
Dr. Drummond, a local physician who had once declared her visions were the product of mesmerism, jumped at the opportunity to examine her while in vision. After giving her a thorough examination, he turned very pale and remarked, "She doesn't breathe." Skeptics would pinch both her nostrils and mouth, and even hold a mirror before her mouth while she was in vision. Both techniques proved that she simply didn't breathe while in a vision, not even when she spoke!
In another incident, a physician named Dr. Brown claimed that her visions were the product of spiritualism, and that he could control them. When the opportunity arose, Dr. Brown examined her, but before it was complete, he turned deathly pale and began to shake. "She does not breathe," he shuddered, making his way to the door. The people at the door said, "Go back, and do as you said you would; bring that woman out of vision." But the doctor, sufficiently spooked, grabbed the doorknob. "Doctor, what is it?" the people at the door persisted. "God only knows," he replied.

Let us get this one fact straight. These are eye witness accounts of what happened while Ellen White was in vision, which happened many times. And Satan DOES NOT have the power to stop someone breathing for such a long time (sometimes it was for HOURS!!) and keep them alive. This could ONLY be from God Himself.

So let's take a look at her visions and predictions.
VISION: - For a number of years, Ellen White received warnings of impending judgment upon San Francisco. But she had her final and most detailed vision regarding its destruction on April 16, 1906. She saw houses "shaken like a reed in the wind" and buildings falling to the ground. "Pleasure resorts, theaters, hotels, and homes of the wealthy were shaken and shattered. Many lives were blotted out of existence, and the air was filled with the shrieks of the injured and the terrified. The awfulness of the scenes that passed before me I cannot find words to describe." (E.G.White, Selected Messages, Book 3, P.40-41). Historical accounts reveal that two days later there was no sign of impending doom until 5:12 a.m. At that time the San Andreas fault slipped over nearly 300 miles, crumbling the very foundations of the city. In its wake, the quake left 490 city blocks in a state of total devastation and more than 227,000 homeless people, along with over 3000 dead.
VISION: - Another vison Ellen White had was concerning the civil war in America. The time she had the vision was 3 months before the civil war began, and she stated ...

"There is not a person in this house who has even dreamed of the trouble that is coming upon this land. People are making sport of the secession ordinance of South Carolina, but I have just been shown that a large number of States are going to join that State, and there will be a most terrible war. In this vision I have seen large armies of both sides gathered on the field of battle. I heard the booming of the cannon, and saw the dead and dying on every hand. Then I saw them rushing up engaged in hand-to-hand fighting [bayoneting one another]. Then I saw the field after the battle, all covered with the dead and dying. Then I was carried to prison, and saw the suffering of those in want, who were wasting away. Then I was taken to the homes of those who had lost husbands, sons, or brothers in the war. I saw there distress and anguish." ... Then she looked around the room to those who were with her and said ... "There are those in this house who will lose sons in that war." (E.G.White, Remarks at Parkville, Michigan, January 31, 1893) - General Conference Daily Bulletin., 2002, S. 37)

When Ellen White revealed this vision, the common view was that war was unlikely. And even if it came, it would be brief and result in few casualties. Yet what Ellen White said was fulfilled and extremely accurate.
VISION: - In another vision, Ellen white even foretold the two great world wars, when she said ...

"I was shown the inhabitants of the earth in the utmost confusion. There was war, bloodshed, want, privation, famine and pestilence, in the land ... My attention was then called from the scene. There seemed to be a little time of peace. Then the inhabitants of the earth were again presented before me, and everything was in the utmost confusion again. Strife, war and bloodshed, with famine and pestilence, raged everywhere. Other nations were engaged in this confusion and war. War caused famine. Want and bloodshed caused pestilence. And then men's hearts will fail them for fear, "and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth." (E.G.White, Review and Herald, August 27, 1861.)

This vision was given to Ellen white some 50 years before world war I began in 1914. And look at the striking points of her vision. First, war would rage between the "inhabitants of the earth". Then there would be a "little time of peace". Then war would rage again, with "other nations" joining the war. And that these wars would cause great bloodshed and famine.

1. World War I (1914-1918)

2. Little Time of Peace (1918-1939)

3. World War II (1939-1945)

As we know, the whole world was involved in World War I and II, with a "little time of peace" in between. And the loss of life through the fighting and resultant famine was immense. With numbers up in the region of 70 million being killed by these wars. Another vision fulfilled.

Ellen White Health Claims

Ellen White was also an inspired health advocate, and gave many predictions concerning health and the future consumption of certain foods and substances. Below we will list a few.
CLAIM: - "Tobacco is a slow, insidious, but most malignant poison. In whatever form it is used, it tells upon the constitution; it is all the more dangerous because its effects are slow and at first hardly perceptible. It excites and then paralyzes the nerves. It weakens and clouds the brain. Often it affects the nerves in a more powerful manner than does intoxicating drink. It is more subtle, and its effects are difficult to eradicate from the system. Its use excites a thirst for strong drink and in many cases lays the foundation for the liquor habit." (E.G.White, Ministry of Healing, P.327)
Now you may look at this and think, "BIG DEAL!!, we all know smoking is bad for you!". But you need to take into account that Ellen White made this inspired claim in the 1860's, when cigar smoking was in fact prescribed to people for "HEALTH BENEFITS", and it wasn't until 1957 that the American Cancer Society concluded that smoking was a CONTRIBUTOR in causing lung cancer.

Please remember as you read through this that Ellen White did not receive a "formal education" and was forced to leave school before she was a teenager."

CLAIM: - Ellen White claimed that cancer was a "germ" and that it was due to poor diet, eating things like animal flesh that was becoming more and more diseased ... "If meat eating was ever healthful, it is not safe now. Cancers, tumors, and pulmonary diseases are largely caused by meat eating." (E.G.White, Counsels on Health, P.133). Now it wasn't until 1956 that the "germ" theory had been proven by Dr. Wendell Stanley, a Virologist at the University of California. And today, any health expert who truly cares about what people eat will tell you that the majority of animals are now either diseased or so full of steroids and drugs, that the meat is not safe to eat anymore.

"Worldly physicians cannot account for the rapid increase of disease among the human family. But we know that much of this suffering is caused by the eating of dead flesh." (E.G.White, Counsels on Diets and Foods, P.386)

CLAIM: - "The light given me is that it will not be very long before we shall have to give up any animal food. Even milk will have to be discarded. Disease is accumulating rapidly. The curse of God is upon the earth, because man has cursed it." (E.G.White, Counsels on Diet and Foods, P.357, (1899)
And we can now thank a Physician by the name of Robert Cohen, amongst others, for giving us the facts about milk (Not Milk). Confirming the claim that Ellen White made all those years ago. Take a look at what Robert Cohen says about Ellen White. And just to confirm, Robert Cohen is not a Seventh Day Adventist.

"I have the advantage of citing scientific studies from peer-reviewed studies to work into my daily columns. Ellen G. White just "knew" milk did not do the body any good. Her visions were divinely inspired." (Robert Cohen, notmilk.com)

"Through a 70-year writing and speaking career, Ellen White spoke about clarity. How beautifully we can combine her religious insights with today's scientific evidence. We know that milk protein, casein, triggers the production of histamines. After eating cheese or ice cream, one manufactures mucus, and plenty of it. The kidneys, pancreas, lungs, thymus--all fill with viscous mucus. Collectively, the human body and organs become congested with 3-4 quarts of mucus which result in an "internal fog." (Robert Cohen, notmilk.com)

CLAIM: - "Grains, fruits, nuts, and vegetables constitute the diet chosen for us by our Creator. These foods, prepared in as simple and natural a manner as possible, are the most healthful and nourishing. They impart a strength, a power of endurance, and a vigor of intellect, that are not afforded by a more complex and stimulating diet." (E.G.White, Counsels on Diet and Foods, P.81)
Again, this claim does not seem that impressive today. But it is only recently that the world has discovered the benefits of eating natural foods like fruit, vegetables and grains etc. And secular studies have proven that people who live on a vegetarian or vegan diet tend to live at least 10 years longer than those who eat meat and dairy products. And notice that Ellen White also says that we should prepare these foods in as NATURAL a way as possible. Meaning do not destroy the goodness in them by cooking and processing them to death. Again, health experts today who are worth their salt will tell you that the more natural the state of the product (uncooked and unprocessed), the better it is for you.

Conclusion

There can be no doubt to any mind that is open to see the truth that Ellen White was a messenger of God and a true prophet. Contrary to all modern "prophets" who give their "best predictions" every January, or the perennial Nostradamuses who state their predictions so vaguely that they can be reinterpreted and made to fit as time passes. Ellen White's visions, claims and previews of closing events have never been contradicted by events. Today's economic insecurity, political strife, social unrest, decline in moral values, New Age revival of spiritualism, and the worldwide interest in religious unity, are an astonishing fulfillment of her predictions.
Her health claims given over 100 years ago are on par with those given by experts today who have access to huge amounts of research. And her predictions that have not yet been fulfilled, we can now see are beginning to happen. The Sunday Law being one of them. Was Ellen White a prophet of God? The proof is in, and there can be no doubt. Ellen White was a true prophet.

Please note, you will come across websites that attack Ellen White. There you will find quotes that have been taken completely out of context and twisted to suit their preconceived attacks. Please do not be deceived by these websites. Please see the below 3 websites which deal with in great detail the attacks and misconceptions about Ellen White:

Ellen White Defend      Ellen White Info      Ellen White Issues

"The weight of evidence points decisively to the trustworthiness of Ellen White's twin witness - her life and ministry. The integrity of her character was recognized by contemporaries, whether Adventists or not. The intense focus of her ministry in revealing the charm, reality, and power of Jesus was recognized by those within and without her church. Any attempt to accept either her life without her ministry, or her ministry without her life, seems irrational. As Edward Heppenstall put it: "It is impossible to place a high value upon her life and character and a low value upon her writings." (WhiteEstate.org)

Bible Symbols and Numbers: Keys to unlock Bible secrets 1

 

BIBLE SYMBOLS

 

 

　ANIMALS

• Horse = Strength and Power in Battle: Job 39:19, Psalms 147:10, Proverbs 21:31 •

Dragon = Satan or his agency: Isaiah 27:1;30:6, Psalm 74:13-14; Revelation 12:7-9; Ezekiel 29:3; Jeremiah 51:34

 • Beast = Kingdom / government / political power: Daniel 7:17, 23

 • Lamb = Jesus / sacrifice: John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7

 • Lion = Jesus / Powerful King i.e. Babylon: Revelation 5:4-9, Jeremiah 50:43-44, Daniel. 7:4,17,23

• Bear = Destructive Power / Medo Persia: Proverbs 28:15, 2 Kings 2:23-24, Daniel 7:5

 • Leopard = Greece: Daniel 7:6

• Serpent = Satan: Revelation 12:9; 20:2

• Tongue = Language / Speech: Exodus 4:10

• Wolf = Disguised Enemies that hunt in a time of darkness: Matthew 7:15

• Dove = Holy Spirit: Mark 1:10

 • Ram = Medo Persia: Daniel 8:20

• Goat = Greece: Daniel 8:21

• Horn = King or kingdom: Daniel 7:24; 8:5, 21, 22; Zechariah 1:18, 19; Revelation 17:12

• Wings = Speed / Protection / Deliverance: Deuteronomy 28:49, Matthew 23:37

Colors

• White = Purity: Revelation 12:9; 20:2

 • Blue = Law: Numbers 15:38-39

 • Purple = Royalty: Mark 15:17, Judges 8:26

 • Red / Scarlet = Sin / corruption: Isaiah 1:18; Nahum 2:3; Revelation 17:1-4

 Metals, Elements, and Natural Objects

• Gold = Pure Character Precious and Rare: Isaiah 13:12

 • Silver = Pure Words & Understanding: Proverbs 2:4, 3:13-14, 10:20, 25:11, Psalms 12:6

 • Brass, Tin, Iron, Lead, Silver dross = Impure Character: Ezekiel 22:20-21

 • Water = Holy Spirit / Everlasting Life: John 7:39, 4:14, Revelation 22:17, Ephesians 5:26

 • Waters = Inhabited area / people, nations: Revelation 17:15

 • Fire = Holy Spirit: Luke 3:16

 • Tree = Cross / People / Nation: Deuteronomy 21:22-23, Psalm 92:12, 37:35,

 • Seed = Descendents / Jesus: Romans 9:8, Galatians 3:16

 • Fruit = Works / Actions: Galatians 5:22

 • Fig Tree = A Nation that should bear fruit: Luke 13:6-9

• Vineyard = Church that should bear fruit: Luke 20:9-16

 • Field = World: Matthew 13:38, John 4:35

• Harvest = End of World: Matthew 13:39

 • Reapers = Angels: Matthew 13:39

• Thorns / Thorny Ground = Cares of this life Mark: 4:18-19
 • Stars = Angels / messengers: Revelation 1:16, 20; 12:4, 7-9; Job 38:7
 • Jordan = death: Romans 6:4, Deuteronomy 4:22
 • Mountains = Political or religio-political powers: Isaiah 2:2, 3; Jeremiah 17:3; 31:23; 51:24, 25; Ezekiel 17:22, 23; Daniel 2:35, 44, 45
 • Rock = Jesus / truth: 1 Corinthians 10:4; Isaiah 8:13, 14; Romans 9:33; Matthew 7:24
 • Sun = Jesus / the gospel: Psalm 84:11; Malachi 4:2; Matthew 17:2; John 8:12; 9:5
 • Winds = Strife / commotion / "winds of war": Jeremiah 25:31-33; 49:36, 37; 4:11-13; Zechariah 7:14



The Gay/Lesbian/Marriage Crisis

Whether you realize it or not, a terrible crisis is raging worldwide that centers around the God-ordained institution of marriage. A few years ago, hardly anyone could imagine that an apocalyptic, same-sex, gay rights controversy would burn like fire through political and ecclesiastical stubble and would become a major "sign" of the last days. But that controversy is here . Eighteen countries have officially legalized same-sex marriage, and that number will only increase.
Shockingly, key lesbian and gay leaders have publicly stated that their ultimate goal is not merely equality with heterosexual couples under the laws of the land, but rather the utter destruction of traditional marriage itself. Thus they are not content to simply pursue their own desires, but plan to annihilate a sacred institution originally created and established by God Himself at the dawn of time (read Genesis 2:24 and Hebrews 13:4). Who is behind such a malicious agenda? It is Satan himself, the first being in the universe to openly attack the very laws of God's government. "Honor your father and mother" (Exodus 20:12), states the fifth commandment of the decalogue to children worldwide. When marriage between a man and a women is attacked, scorned, and undermined, the consequences will be disastrous.
Those who will stand firm in these last days must have the courage to make the Bible their final appeal. "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God" (2 Timothy 3:16), says the Holy Book. As this battle intensifies, we must bravely refuse to cower under ridicule, verbal abuse, or even persecution, either from society, or even from within the church.
On the legal front, gay rights often trump religious rights in court cases. At the heart of this conflict is religious liberty--the right to hold personal religious convictions. One prime example is a case in Gresham, Oregon, where Christian owners of a bakery conscientiously refused to bake a wedding cake for a lesbian couple. The lesbians could have tried another bakery, but no, they took the owners to court, and won, because the state of Oregon ruled that no business has the right to discriminate against a person's sexual orientation. The result? The bakery was shut down. Not only that, but during the trial period the bakery owner's family received all kinds of hate mail, threats and outright bullying because they dared to follow their religious convictions.
Today, in several states, parents are not allowed to opt-out their children from classroom curriculums that teach homosexuality. It is also likely that in the near future many Christian denominations will also be facing litigation when they refuse to grant -- based on religious convictions -- either weddings or baptisms to openly gay and lesbian couples.
Jesus Christ said, " Likewise as it was also in the days of Lot ... even so will it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed" (Luke 17:29,30). To discover conditions in the time of Lot, simply read Genesis 19. Two strangers -- holy angels disguised as humans -- had become guests under Lot's roof; but then "the men of Sodom" surrounded Lot's house seeking immoral relations with them. It was the last straw. The next day "the Lord rained upon Sodom ... brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven" (Genesis 19:24). Yet God doesn't have to send fire from above to prove His point that dire consequences will surely result from brazenly straying from His original and perfect plan. Historically, any nation where the core family unit has been undermined by society has been destroyed from within.

This is not based on speculation, but on historical facts.
J.D. Unwin did an exhaustive study of over 80 countries throughout history and found that nations eventually collapsed after the heterosexual marriage institution was marginalized by society and appropriate sexual activity was no longer limited to the confines of marriage. He summarized, "Any extension of sexual opportunity (outside a monogamous, heterosexual marriage) must always be the immediate cause of a cultural decline." Pitirim Sorokin, founder of sociology at Harvard University, also traced the rise and fall of civilizations and concluded that the weakening of marriage is a major sign of pending disaster.
To meet the emergency, White Horse Media recently filmed a new 13-part TV series titled, "Coming Out," featuring special guests who were openly gay but who have been transformed by the saving love of Jesus Christ. In each program, core gay/lesbian issues are discussed from a biblical perspective, without compromise, yet each topic is permeated with grace and compassion. There is no gay bashing, hate speech, or hostility towards those struggling with same-sex attractions. "Coming Out" is now available on DVD as a healing, life-changing resource for anyone seeking to understand this difficult topic. The series is also perfect for church services, prayer meetings, and home study groups.
"Do not be deceived," wrote Paul, "Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God" (1 Corinthians 6:9-11, NKJV). Don't miss those critical six words: "And such were some of you." What a message of hope! The Bible message is that God genuinely loves each and every one of us, no matter what our temptations, trials, or tendencies, and that full pardon, cleansing, and deliverance is available to all of us through a loving Savior. In "Coming Out" you will discover just such a message -- and much more. May God help His people to calmly, kindly, and yet boldly reach out to those confused by same-sex attractions, especially if they seek help from above.

The gay/lesbian/marriage crisis is here, and won't go away, until Jesus appears in the clouds.

"Even so, come Lord Jesus" (Revelation 22:20), should be our earnest prayer.
by Steve Wohlberg

The angel sends Philip to teach and baptize the Ethiopian Eunuch

This is proof that it is Jesus that changes lives and nothing else

(Acts 8:26 [KJV])
And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.

(Acts 8:27 [KJV])
And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

(Acts 8:28 [KJV])
 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.

(Acts 8:29 [KJV])
Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

(Acts 8:30 [KJV])
And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

(Acts 8:31 [KJV])
And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

(Acts 8:32 [KJV])
 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

(Acts 8:33 [KJV])
In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.

(Acts 8:34 [KJV])
And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

(Acts 8:35 [KJV])
Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

(Acts 8:36 [KJV])
And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

(Acts 8:37 [KJV])
And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

(Acts 8:38 [KJV])
And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

(Acts 8:39 [KJV])
And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

(Acts 8:40 [KJV])
But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

Source: The Bible.