Listen to this recent broadcast by Pastor Mike Hoggard discussing Perry Stone's teaching on The Meal that Heals - the Eucharist. Several good comments from Pastor Mike and listeners.
Perry has gone under the radar for several years, and it is good to hear someone point out his error and unbiblical revelations.
"That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive." Eph. 4:14
Perry Stone has an internationally known ministry, overflowing crowds, his teaching breaks through denominational barriers, and he has seen possibly thousands of decisions for Christ - but do his followers really know what he's teaching? Fast talking as a salesman, he is a fourth generation preacher with a compelling message; but is it all true?
In 2002, Perry wrote a book titled, The Meal that Heals. In it he explains the Jewish Passover and how Christ transformed this ancient ritual with his death on the cross. He claims that you can experience healing in your heart and body by remembering the Lord and His sacrifice daily. But much of what he is teaching parallels with that of the Roman Catholic church. In the book he distinguishes the difference between the Catholic Mass and Protestant Communion, but there is more going on here than he reveals.
One of the unscriptural dogmas in the Catholic church is Transubstantiation, which was first decreed by Pope Innocent III in the year 1215. By this doctrine, the priest pretends to change a communion wafer and wine into the body and blood of Christ. While partaking in the Holy Mass, they are taught that the Catholic gains remission for sins - both the original sin and personal sin. The Protestant church denied any truth in this teaching - which helped to lead to the Reformation. Protestants believe that the Lord's Supper only holds symbolic significance, and it is to be treated as simply a memorial for Christ's sacrifice.
What does this have to do with Perry Stone? In the light of the Eucharistic Christ post, it means a lot. According to Perry Stone, you can be healed physically and have your sins removed by taking part in a daily communion meal. In an unique approach to the Lord's Supper, Perry says:
"Through receiving daily communion, it is possible for a person to receive the three-fold atoning work Jesus did on the cross. It includes, the physical healing for the body; the healing of the human spirit, removing of sin and the iniquity that's in a person's life; but also the healing of the emotions, and the soul, and the mind. So the atoning work of Jesus had to do with the body, soul, and spirit."
Scripture does not claim to do any of these things, but he's made a killing on his books and communion kits. As you listen to his opening remarks for this in-depth teaching, look at the cups in the background.
Do you see any similarity with the cups being carried by Mystery Babylon, the Mother of Harlots (also known as the Catholic church) and the Eucharistic chalices in Perry's background? Perhaps there is a connection we should be drawing between the two.
Is Dr. John Miller a Jesuit priest? This individual feels that he has proof that he is. Could it be that the Lord's Supper is being used as an early bridge into the Catholic faith?
I may be mistaken about the next video, but are they viewing the elements as the literal body and blood of Christ? When Dr. John took the bread, he in fact said that it was the body of Christ. In the second step, he did say it was a representation of the blood, but did not carry it through as such.
In later videos, Perry takes communion with his father and does say that it is a representation of the body and blood, but Dr. John did not make it as clear. It definitely makes you wonder who this guy is.
Before the Lord opened my eyes to the false teaching of the Charismatic church, I used to follow Perry Stone's ministry very closely. I helped financially support his ministry, and I went to see him speak in Chesterfield, VA. I was sold-out for Perry and his Hebraic connection to the scriptures, with his pre-tribulation rapture, pro-Israel stance, and his revelation teachings.
When the Lord fully opened my eyes, I knew that even though Perry affirmed the essential doctrines, such as the inspiration of the Bible, the Trinity, and salvation through Christ; I knew his ministry was controversial, and at points heretical. When I reflected on some of the things he would teach, I was still curious about his teaching on "prophetic cycles." He taught that there would be a peak in a prophetic cycle by the year 2012, even before anyone was talking about 2012. Essentially, he seemed to know where our country was headed, and when it would happen. He may have told the audience how he got this information, but I never heard it - and I owned the tape. Is this because he's fully in the know about the changes in the Church that are ahead, and he's a player in the deception?
List of Problems
It is important to note that Perry is an ordained Bishop in the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee), which is a charismatic Pentecostal denomination. The Church of God is a member of the National Association of Evangelicals. The NAE is thoroughly ecumenical and is dedicated to racial reconciliation, societal morality, social concerns, and gender sensitivity at the expense of entangling alliances and blurring the true Gospel. If Perry is still holding this position within the Church of God hierarchy, he would have to be in agreement with this stand.
Perry, just as Joel Richardson, provides interesting evidence that the Mahdi is the Antichrist. It is against what has been traditionally taught in the Church, and doesn't hold water when you look at the big picture. Although it has some interesting nuances, it goes along with the same Masonic hype that makes the Muslim people appear to be the enemy of the world.
Within his Voice of Evangelism website, there are a few things that are significant.
The ministry logo reflects the Hebraic with Christian influence, but the star of David represents the State of Israel and not the biblical Israel. Notice how the fish is pointing downward? Just as the Christian dove pointing downward is not Christian, I'd say the fish pointing downward has the same connotations, plus it has a pagan origin. The eight-pointed star and the seven-point menorah both have their problems. Even if the symbolism selected without giving it any thought, the Hebraic backdrop adds to romanticizing the Rothschild's State of Israel.
Perry is promoting an event that ecumenical secret society Mormon Glenn Beck will be speaking at.
Omega Ranch Project - The site states: "The Holy Spirit spoke and asked Perry, “Do you want to go where I am going?” Of course the answer was “Yes!” The Lord responded, “Then prepare to minister to the children and the youth, as I am going to pour out my Spirit on the sons and daughters of this generation.” (Joel 2:28-29) Now this statement may simply mean exactly what it says, or they could be aligned with Joel's Army Dominion Theology.
Elijah's Mantle - The site states: "We are told that Elijah the prophet will appear in the future to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children (Malachi 4:5). Yet, just as John the Baptist carried a special anointing upon his life, we believe God will raise up a team of men who carry the boldness and vision for ministry that both Elijah and John carried in their generation! In anticipation of fulfilling God’s destiny in our lives, we are pleased to announce this special men’s ministry called Elijah’s Mantle. The mission of Elijah’s Mantle is to link men together to:
Establish "Kingdom Connections" to assist men in creating their own businesses, expanding their careers and pooling their resources for the advancement of the Gospel. (Seven Mountains - Dominion Theology)
Walk in a fresh anointing and a new boldness to witness and act out the will of God for their lives.
We live in a generation that is easily swayed, and have been lulled to sleep. A wolf that comes in sheep's clothing, will bah like the sheep - not like a wolf. Christians should be more aware of who they are allowing into their livingroom, because the wolf is ready to devour the unsuspecting. Perry doesn't seem like the real deal and not one of a wolf, but his theology carries a different message.
If you read yesterday's post, I omitted part of it. After a lengthy discussion with my husband, I decided to remove the last part of the post. Since the terms like premillennial and dispensation seem to change with time and denomination, I thought it best to pull them off. The final analysis from yesterday's post ended up being like scrambled eggs, and they only served to confuse. We decided that the terms hold a different meaning for different people. Just as some of the concepts of our countries founders are now finding new meaning, these theological terms also seem to be doing the same.
One thing we know to be true is that the Lord will return for us at the "last trump" (1 Cor. 15:52). I know there is some discussion that the last trump that Paul spoke of, and the last trump of Revelation are different trumps, but I'm not going to get into that speculation.
Early Church Fathers
Several of the early Church Fathers expected a 1000-year reign of Christ. In the testimony of the early Church fathers, there is almost complete silence on the subject of the tribulation. They often speak of going through tribulations. This is probably because during the first centuries of the Church, the Church was passing through many persecutions and they viewed something worse coming their way. They lived expectantly waiting on the Lord's return.
Hermas (c. AD 150) says: "Happy are you who endure the great tribulation that is coming. And happy are they who will not deny their own life."
Hippolytus (c. AD 200) speaks of the tyrant who will "…reign and persecute the Church, which flees from city to city, and seeks concealment in the wilderness among the mountains."
Irenaeus (c. AD 180) says: "For this is the last contest of the righteous, in which they are crowned with incorruption – when they overcome."
Was there any mention of a pretribulation rapture?
There was mention of a rapture, but you can't discern if it is pre-trib or pre-wrath.
Hermas' Writing Hermas writes a story about a maiden and a beast, to show that there would be an escape of the future Great Tribulation period.
“... through the power of the Lord and His great mercy I escaped from it.” Then the maiden said, “Well did you escape from it, because you can be saved by no other than His great and glorious name … You have escaped from great tribulation on account of your faith, and because you did not doubt in the presence of such a beast. Go, therefore, and tell the elect of the Lord His mighty deeds, and say to them this beast is a type of the great tribulation that is coming. If then ye prepare yourselves, and repent with all your heart, and turn to the Lord, it will be possible for you to escape it, if your heart be free and spotless, and ye spend the rest of your days in serving the Lord blamelessly” (Hermas, Shepherd of Hermas, Book I, Vision IV, Chapter ii).
Irenaeus' Writing
Irenaeus also seems to hold that the church will be caught up during the tribulation, for he says: “And therefore, when in the end the Church shall be suddenly caught up from this, it is said, “There shall be tribulation such as has not been since the beginning, neither shall be. For this is the last contest of the righteous, in which, when they overcome, they are crowned with incorruption” (Irenaeus, Against Heresies, Book V, Chapter xxix).
The Teaching During the Middle Ages Further, it is not strange that the leaders in the Middle Ages are silent concerning the pretribulational rapture. With the rise of Constantine and the state church, the Church turned to an allegorizing of the Scriptures concerning the Lord’s return. And with the denial of a literal millennium, the tribulation was allegorized or ignored. The Reformers returned to the doctrine of the second coming, but their emphasis was on the doctrine of salvation, rather than the development of the details of eschatology.
The Pretribulation Rapture (17th - 21st Centuries)
In 1830, a new school arose within the fold of a 1000-year reign being connected to and a pretribulation rapture. Nowadays, most of the reputable Bible scholars hold the pretribulation view, they are: John Nelson Darby; C.I. Scofield; William R. Newell; J. Dwight Pentecost; John F. Walvoord; Charles Ryrie; Robert L. Thomas; William MacDonald and Perry Stone, just to name a few. Do they adhere to this teaching because of tradition, or because they earnestly believe the rapture is pre-trib? I suggest: both. I say this because there are few who have the courage to go against the tide of tradition and preach anything else.
"For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works." 2 Cor. 11:13-15 KJV
The True Conspiracy
"The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 'Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.' He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision." Psalm 2:2-4
Unholy Alliances of Church & Government
"Would that I had the power to bring to your minds the vision as it unfolds before me! I see all denominational emphasis set aside...I see the church molding the thought of the world as it has never done before, leading in all great movements as it should. I see it literally establishing the Kingdom of God on earth." ~John D. Rockefeller Jr.
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"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." Matt. 7:15
Are we to be ignorant?
"It's Christians who haven't got the faintest idea in the world what's going on. Christians are the most ill-informed ignorant people on the face of the earth." Jordan Maxwell
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Are we to look the other way when we hear false teaching?
"Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple." Romans 16:17-18
"And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. " 2 Thess. 3:14
The Church: The Devil's Playground
"I know that charity covereth a multitude of sins; but it does not call evil good, because a good man has done it; it does not excuse inconsistencies, because the inconsistent brother has a high name and a fervent spirit. Crookedness and worldliness are still crookedness and worldliness, though exhibited in one who seems to have reached no common height of attainment." Horatius Bonar, (1808-1889)
Is Bible doctrine important?
"Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee." 1 Tim. 4:16 (KJV)
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A word of advise: Learn what you can, but don't get consumed by it. Bring your head out of the sand, check out the ugliness of the Satanic conspiracy, then proceed with your life. I do believe that this is a time when the Lord is separating the sheep from the goats. Praying that you won't get caught on the wrong side.
