Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus., And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: 25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? Begin an online Bible Study. This remnant announces the arrival of the judgment hour, proclaims salvation through Christ, and heralds the approach of His second advent. 16 And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision. 17 So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision. He was an Adventist like all the others, but was not a Seventh-day Adventist. Although Shamblin claimed that the church was created in part to help those who had gained back the weight they lost using the Weigh Down diet which she framed as helping to keep them in line with Gods will many others have claimed it was actually about accumulating wealth and power for herself. (Daniel 12:4, 9) This is also when we would expect to see the birth of the remnant Church. This is a cult: inside the shocking story of a religious weight-loss group. 23:3; Mic. Some were so disillusioned that they left their Churches. Billionaire's daughter-in-law Jasmine Hartin 'will be charged' after Belize cop's brutal shooting death, Candace Owens mocks Harry and Meghan for doing ANOTHER Oprah interview and asks if 'somebody can check on them', Huge electrical fire in NYC office erupts 'near UN Headquarters and state governor's office' as FDNY & Con Ed cut power, Suspect, 28, planning 'Walmart mass shooting' arrested after cops find arms, ammo & 'radical paraphernalia' in his home, Notorious B.I.G. The implications of this are vast. The early Church held strictly to the Ten Commandments and had nothing whatsoever to do with idols or idol worship. Many beliefs of the Seventh Day Adventist Church set it apart from the rest, but one, in particular, is that it is the only denomination that keeps Saturday as the Sabbath day of our Lord, according to the Bible's 4th commandment. The organisation is known for helping people through problems such as alcohol and drug addiction and to those "weary of the constant battles in today's world.". This remnant announces. Many Christians are oblivious to the fact that some of the belief system in modern Christian Churches actually stems from pagan traditions and beliefs rather than from the Word of God. This takes us to the year A.D. 27, which is the year that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit after His baptism and began His ministry, and finally there is another week, 7 years. It shows that they were a Holy Spirit driven people. 5. This was a terrible bitter disappointment as they realized that they had misunderstood one small but crucial part of the prophecy. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. Seventh-day Adventist beliefs are meant to permeate your whole life. (Note: The word trinity is not found in the Bible and originated from Tertullian and was a doctrine that was established by the early Catholic Church in the council of Nicea in 325 AD.) Is it possible to be righteous here on earth? Adventists believe that the early Christian church of the first centuries was the remnant in New Testament times. Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? (Dan. The Remnant Fellowship Church is a religious organisation based in Brentwood, Tenessee. WE WILL BE A diverse, celebratory church of missional, disciple-making Christians in every neighborhood. Have you ever wondered why there is so much pain and suffering in the world and how to respond? It says that in the midst of the final seven years the Messiah will be cut off, but not for himself (depicting how Jesus would die 3 1/2 years into His ministry) and would cause the sacrifice and oblation to cease. Jesus' one time perfect sacrifice on Calvary forever nullified the need for animal sacrificial system of the Jewish temple and the whole ceremonial law that included several ceremonial sabbaths such as Passover. This prophecy also predicted the destruction of the temple the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary which occurred in A.D. 70, and marked the final desolation that Jesus Himself had predicted. All the passengers on board died in the accident. God told him to build an enormous ark (Genesis 6:14) so he, and anyone else who believed Gods warning, would be safe from the terrible flood that would wipe out everything on the earth. Although police raided Remnant in June 2004 during the investigation into the boys death, a solid link to the church was never established in the case. The program, called Weigh Down Workshop, used biblical principles to help overweight people regain control of their diets and their bodies. Therefore it is speaking of the words of Jesus and not what people have spoken about Him. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Jesus clearly demonstrated that the dead sleep. This remnant announces the arrival of the judgment hour, proclaims salvation through Christ, and heralds the approach of His second advent. G. White. The first angel spreads the news that God is our creator, our only source of Salvation, and that we ought to worship Him. and they have "the testimony of . Just as only a remnant of the Jewish nation accepted Christ and became part of the true early Church, this same theme is prophesied to occur at the end of time. Man: God created man after His own image in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness with dominion over every living thing. - Romans 11:5, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. But after the documentary spends the following three hours examining the cult-like Remnant Fellowship Church, an insular religious community that promotes weight loss through a reliance on God, the plane crash is all but forgotten until the very end. Revelation describes the two opposing sides at the end, Babylon (the apostate Church) or in other passages referred to as a harlot woman riding a beast, and the true Church which is depicted as a woman in white. The remnant people will accept that Jesus is the only one who can mediate for them. 26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. (I Corinthians 3:16; John 16:7-13; Ephesians 13;Galatians 5:25 | Corinthians 12), The Bible is Gods Word to us. This gift is an identifying mark of the remnant church and was manifested in the ministry of Ellen. 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. A remnant is something that remains, and as used in the Bible, the term usually refers to a group of people who remain loyal to God no matter what they may face. This may be part of a fulfilment of prophecy. Revelation 12:17 is the last verse and says, And the dragon [Satan] was wroth with the woman [Church], and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the Commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. This verse refers to the same faithful group that continues preaching the prophecies of Daniel that God would raise up as His true Church, and would have the testimony of Jesus through which God would reveal to them that they should be keeping ALL Ten of His Commandments. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. . 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Where do we find a book like this? Matthew 21:42-46 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? Ezekiel 28:18-19 Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee. 31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. Our Values align us to God's Word and who God wants us to be as a body. (speaking of the four generals of Alexander who took over power after he died) 23 And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. 19 What? 2 Peter 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. Many Churches have private interpretations of prophecy but this is not needed or allowed. Members of the organisation were said to have been the victims of the plane crash on May 29. 46 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet. Daniels Prophecy of weeks explains how and when this occurred. God didnt want any of them to be lost, so He called them outurging them to listen to His voice and flee the evil they were living among. John 11:11-14 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep. 3. The Bible does not contradict itself, so if the verses dont all seem to be in agreement, then we must look to see what the majority say clearly, to check which ones we have misunderstood. We defend God's absolute truth in a relativistic culture. Remnant Fellowship Church has had strong and dedicated leaders from the very beginning. Revelation 12:17 And the dragon [Satan] was wroth with the woman [Church], and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the Commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. It grieves me to say that Satan has used even Christians to do this and has been so successful over the centuries that we find that what is popular is not always truth and what is truth is not always popular. 6. Remnant Church leadership funded their legal defense and have continued to . The Lord said, "The church I'm raising is a virgin church. This is the only book spoken of as being sealed in the Bible. Have you ever had the experience of being baptized and yet continued to struggle with the same sins and deep down felt no different afterwards? Our world has been sinful since close to its beginning. Scientists are at a loss to explain away the many co-dependent relationships in nature, such as the Vanilla orchid, which is germinated by a specific bee that instinctively removes a little cap from within the inside of the flower to allow germination. I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh. (Genesis 6:13, 17, ESV). 14 And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power. Also logically, if the devil where to live forever tormenting the wicked in hell, what sort of punishment would that be for him? End Time Remnant Church. The New Testament completes this story of Gods plan to bring salvation and is todays guide for Christian living and worship. When they came to Jesus and found that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. Church leader: Abuse case being used to attack her. The remnant Church will not only believe wholeheartedly in the truths of the words that Jesus spoke, but will also be endowed with members who will also prophesy and speak for God. The universal church is composed of all who truly believe in Christ, but in the last days, a time of widespread apostasy, a remnant has been called out to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. We may earn a commission from these links. I cannot believe she went home to be with Jesus already! "How this simple case could get so out of hand is a mystery," the website states. In the last days, right before Jesus returns to earth to take His followers to heaven, a Noah-like situation will happen again. Keep all the Ten Commandments of God including the fourth. With a new Lifetime movie out about her life, check in on how the Tennessee congregationand its new leaderare faring. They were; Joe Lara, Gwen S. Lara, Jennifer J. Martin, David L. Martin, Jessica Walters, Jonathan Walters, and Brandon Hannah, according to a statement. It is a sad fact today that many Christians prefer to believe the doctored claims of scientists, who use fallible scientific formulas, relying on factors being constants, which other scientists have proved are variables to carbon date objects to millions of years, rather than believing in Gods Word as being true and accurate. 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. This plainly demonstrates that obeying Gods Commandments and having faith in Jesus as our redeemer, with the knowledge and assurance that He has given us eternal life through His great sacrifice is what will give us the strength to endure through the terrible time of persecution. But former Remnant Church members say that the so-called religious ideology of the church was instead about obeying Shamblins authority, which she claimed she received from God, and getting (and staying) thin. Be Apostolic in nature, similar teaching and belief of the apostles. And I heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel. Paul himself would have followed all of the health laws in relation to clean and unclean (healthy and unhealthy) foods which God had given to Moses for the benefit of mankind. Understand Bible prophecy and 666 and the Mark of the Beast issue. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God offers of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sins penalty. When quoting the genealogy of Jesus, Luke cited the names of all of the forefathers of Jesus, going all the way back to Adam. "Remnant Fellowship categorically denies the absurd, defamatory statements and accusations made in this documentary," they wrote. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. He will deal justly with them and they will perish for their sins. Our Values. God: There is only one God, and man shall worship only Him. When Jesus purported that He could forgive sins, the Jewish leaders (not knowing that He really was the son of God, and therefore did have the authority to do so) said that Jesus was committing blasphemy. God doesnt want anyone to be lost. We are a church that loves people. The Life, Death and Resurrection of Christ, 24. Her brother Michael has also, according to Part 2 of the series, divorced his wife and left the Church since their mother's death. 9. WHAT WE BELIEVE We believe that small things done with great love will change our community, our families and our nation. 10. Prophet 1860-1914. 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. They must: Gods true remnant Church has the following to look forward to when the New Jerusalem, with the mansions that Jesus Himself has prepared for us eventually comes to rest on the New Earth. Daniel 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. This clearly shows that another characteristic of the remnant is that they have a good understanding of Bible prophecy. The Remnant, as some began to call themselves, would be radically democratic, a "federation of fellowships" with no clear leader, no rigid rules, no prescribed offices, no formal organizationsetting themselves apart from what they see as the ultra-controlled and controlling LDS administration operating out of a grand old building and a 23,257 were here. This includes keeping the seventh day Holy as God ordained, and not the first day which is a man-made tradition. It was discovered by many of them that an apostate Church had changed one of the Ten Commandments of God and that this Commandment was kept by the early Church and so they as the true remnant should be also. Can you ever really truly change? 7:4) Many sincere Bible-believing Christians would understand the 144,000 like this: The church is raptured prior to the great tribulation. It is unfortunate that the institution of marriage among many Christians has failed to be viewed with the same significance that God gave it when He instituted it. We are to live our lives knowing that this world is not all there is. Yes, The Remnant Church still exists and is in operation today. The church's roots are "founded in the Bible-based teachings of Gwen Shamblin . But Gods remnant people are not just supposed to hide in holes as they separate themselves from the world. Acts 2:17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:. (Rev. Right after His resurrection on Sunday morning, Jesus said to Mary, I have not yet ascended to My Father. John 20:17. But the tide of that support started to shift dramatically once Shamblin publicly rejected the Holy Trinity, a central tenet of Christianity, instead declaring that God is above all.. Malachi 4:1 For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.. The Remnant Radio exists to produce entertaining, relevant, and inspiring content that educates believers in biblical theology and a Christian world view. Each of us can do our part in the remnants mission, telling others of who God is and helping them to be ready for the Second Coming. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. A documentary about the church is scheduled to start on HBO Max on Sept. 30. Instead, practice and teach these commands. All mankind, descending from Adam by ordinary generation, sinned in him and fell with him in that transgression. It is essential to know that the Genius God created the empty spot in the heart so that He could fill it. Paul spoke clearly about the type of lifestyle that Christians should be living, fleeing unrighteousness, or in other words obeying the Ten Commandments. He also spoke of how we should look after our earthly bodies, because they are the temple of the Holy Spirit. THE HOLY SPIRIT. The duration of their suffering will depend on their sentence. 10 And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter. The victims also included Gwens husband Joe, whom she married in 2003. Revelation 10 is a fulfilment of this promise. AUSTIN, Texas - When the small Cessna jet carrying Gwen Shamblin Lara and other leaders of the . Although Shamblin Laras son Michael Shamblin was also not on the May 2021 flight, many people formerly involved with the church speculate that he will likely not be heavily involved with the future of the Remnant Fellowship, as he had previously expressed dissatisfaction with the church. 19 And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be. And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. They will be either consumed quickly with little pain, or else have to suffer longer for more severe sins. Mableton couple charged in death of 8-year-old son. The group, which included Jennifer and David Martin and Jonathan and Jessica Walters, had been flying from Smyrna, Tennessee to a "We The People: Patriot's Day" MAGA rally in Florida. This prophecy was in two parts. 38 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. He did this for the purpose of the reconciliation of man to God. As the few true believers in the last days, the Remnant have been entrusted with a God-given mission, a message they must deliver to the entire world. 2:12; 2 Cor. WE BELIEVE in the HOLY SPIRIT, who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower for ministry all who believe in Christ; we believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that he is an abiding Helper, Teacher, and Guide. For many people, this message will make the difference between eternal life with God and the permanent second death. The first was seventy weeks (prophetically 490 years) and then the remaining 1810 years. He said, But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: 19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come: 21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved., We are then told about some of the attributes and actions of the early Church. It warns people that their time is almost up, Christ is going to be coming soon and anyone who rejects Him and sides with Satan will suffer the consequences. In Revelation, Satan is depicted as a raging dragon, while Gods church and His people and symbolized by a woman which the dragon seeks to destroy. "Let all be careful not to make an outcry against the only people who are fulfilling the description given of the remnant people who keep the commandments of God and have faith in Jesus, who are exalting the standard of righteousness in these last days. 18 Flee fornication. The ideas of a devil in a red suit with a pitchfork in the fiery bowels of the earth who will torment people for all time, again stemmed out of some ancient pagan myths, and not from the Holy Word of God. It is the sign and seal of union with Christ, the promise of our regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit and Gods possession of us. It is so He can fill it with love. He is sitting at the right hand of God the Father, making intercession for His people. It would have died off in one generation. The church features "an international community of people who are finding renewed hope, profound love and deep purpose by putting the undiluted teachings of Jesus Christ into practice," according to the organization's website. Through the striving for these qualities, we will know that we are fulfilling God's unique calling for our church. The early Church faced much opposition and persecution. If these messages are to be given by Gods remnant Church, then they would also need to have a complete understanding of what the prophetic meaning of Babylon, beasts, the mark of the beast and the other prophetic symbols used in Revelation and Daniel mean. Born - November 6, 1832. Many other denominations, which stemmed from protestant revolt against this apostate Church in the dark ages, claim to use the scriptures as their only source of doctrine but still omit to fulfil this belief, as they do not uphold Gods original Holy day of worship, but continue on keeping only nine of the Commandments. What is this little book described in Revelation chapter 10? Sunday keeping has become such a tradition, that the people in many Churches have blinkers on and are ignorant of the fact that they are breaking one of Gods Holy laws. Are you growing weary of the constant battles in todays world? Be a world wide movement. Lara founded Remnant Fellowship in 1999 after the success of her Weigh Down Workshop, which she created in 1986. 8 That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed. I have not come to do that. Died - December 10, 1914. The first step in recovery is admitting you have a problem. But Jesus did not see just the crowds, he addressed the individual. and spanned all the way down to 1844, which is depicted as the beginning of the end times. Although this loss was unexpected and deeply felt by all, we are unified in going to the God of all for comfort during this time. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is obviously not going to be three literal angels flying around the skies proclaiming these messages in the end time so it must be surmised that this is going to be done by Gods end time remnant. About Remnant Church. Just as the early Church based their doctrines solely on the Word of God and the teachings of Jesus, so too will the remnant Church rely upon these sources to test all doctrine against, to make sure it is correct. This historical event that involved Christians from all denominations was on such a grand World Wide scale, and was so significant, that we find Jesus describes this event in Bible Prophecy in Revelation chapter 10. Fully God and fully man, He lived a sinless life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. 12:17; 14:6-12; 18:1-4.). Read this to learn more about Remnant Fellowship beliefs on missionaries, outreach and evangelism. We are The Remnant Church. Written thousands of years ago by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit, it remains relevant today. What is the New Jerusalem and does it exist on Earth? The true remnant will abhor idol worship and have nothing at all to do with it. This person is Jesus Christ according to the description given in Revelation 1:13-17. Roxas City, Philippines On the hillside of Barangay Siempreviva, a coastal community located in th, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is a fantasy movie based on a book with the same, Take a moment to imagine that your husband has accepted a job in another location. From its controversial diet program to what happened in the plane crash that killed several of its leaders. And the Lord added to the Church daily such as should be saved., The Bible also describes the outward changes that had occurred to the apostles. Watch this video to get a fascinating and in-depth review of beliefs, the history of religion and how you can know whether what you believe is true religion or not. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. 29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise., Paul sheds more light with this verse also. Romans 2:28-29 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: 29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God., Acts 28:28 Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.. 5:10; 1 Peter 1:16-19; 4:17; 2 Peter 3:10-14; Jude 3, 14; Rev. This inaugural conference will focus on the gifts of healing.