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Gallup Poll: Americans belief in Bible being actual Word of God declines

1Timothy 4:1 “Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons”

Important Takeaways:

  • 5 Startling Takeaways From Survey Finding Massive Decline in Americans Who Believe Bible Is the ‘Actual Word of God’
  • New statistics from Gallup showcase how much modern culture is impacting Americans’ views and perceptions of Scripture.
  • Just 20% now believe the Bible is the literal word of God, down from 30% in 2011 and 24% in 2017.
  • New record high among Americans who believe the Bible is a collection of “fables, legends, history and moral precepts recorded by man.” 29% in 2022, the highest ever recorded by Gallup. In 2011, that proportion was just 17%
  • 49% said the Bible is “inspired by God, not all to be taken literally.
  • 44% said in 2022 religion is very important in their lives, down from 60% in 2002.

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Pro-Choice Protesters in Seattle desecrate the Bible

Matthew 5:10 ““Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Important Takeaways:

  • Hatred On Full Display: Seattle Protesters Openly Desecrate The Bible
  • This hatred has been on full display since the June 24, 2022, decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to overturn Roe v. Wade
  • And much of that rage is directed toward Christians because of our stand on the sanctity of every human life. Of course, that belief comes from the Bible (e.g., Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139).
  • Protestors in Seattle, Washington, were filmed taking a Bible and kicking it around, playing “soccer” with God’s Word before eventually tossing it into a portable toilet.
  • The outcry against Christians and Christian belief over the past few weeks should be (yet another) wake-up call to Christians—this world is not our home! Yes, we’ve enjoyed freedom and even respect as Christians for decades here in America. But that’s not America anymore!

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Gallup poll shows 20% of Americans view the Bible as the literal word of God

  • Fewer in U.S. Now See Bible as Literal Word of God
  • A record-low 20% of Americans now say the Bible is the literal word of God, down from 24% the last time the question was asked in 2017, and half of what it was at its high points in 1980 and 1984. Meanwhile, a new high of 29% say the Bible is a collection of “fables, legends, history and moral precepts recorded by man.” This marks the first time significantly more Americans have viewed the Bible as not divinely inspired than as the literal word of God. The largest percentage, 49%, choose the middle alternative, roughly in line with where it has been in previous years.

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Hal Lindsay says every day it looks more like the times described in the Bible

Important Takeaways:

  • More Every Day, These Look Like The Times Described In The Bible
  • Forces from within are weakening the United States even as the world economy falters. Inflation is rising almost everywhere. The nations who once stood for human rights and dignity grow more and more willing to suppress rights in exchange for the promise of “peace and safety.” People are afraid.
  • The tribulation will be a time of judgments upon the earth. Those judgements will begin with the famous “four horsemen of the apocalypse.” Revelation 6:2 says, “And I looked, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him; and he went out conquering, and to conquer.”
  • The desperation we see now is a prelude to the extreme desperation that will enable him to conquer the world with amazing ease.
  • But the era of peace, safety, and international cooperation will be brief. The underlying antagonisms will remain. For instance, Iran, Russia, and Turkey will still hate Israel. The arrival of the second horseman marks the removal of peace from the earth. It means war.
  • Next comes the black horse, destroying lives and economies with hyperinflation. Then arrives the pale horse, leaving death in its wake. And those are just the beginning of tribulation’s judgments.
  • It’s a good time to draw close to the Lord and His word, and to spread that word everywhere.
  • We stand remarkably close to the culmination of this age, and the beginning of something glorious.

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Seattle Preacher arrested for reading the Bible at a Roe v. Wade protest

Matthew 5:10 ““Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Important Takeaways:

  • Seattle police arrest street preacher for reading the Bible: ‘Risk to public safety’
  • Last weekend, Meinecke was also arrested during a Roe v. Wade protest, Choe added on Twitter. “Far-left extremists ripped up his Bible and assaulted him. But they got away.”
  • In a video Meinecke shared online, he added: “We’ve got a city full of crime. We’ve got needles all over the place. Lawless homeless camps everywhere. We’ve got assaults. We’ve got broken glass. We’ve got Antifa running the place. But they’ve got time to send in 10 police officers to arrest a street preacher reading his Bible in a park.”

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2nd Grader Sent to the Principal’s Office for Sharing her Faith

Important Takeaways:

  • WA School Officials Send 2nd Grader to Principal 10 Times for Sharing Faith, Search Her Backpack for Bibles
  • Parents of a second-grader in Des Moines, Washington were outraged after finding out that school administrators had banned their daughter from discussing her Christian faith with classmates.
  • (ACLJ) were informed that the North Hill Elementary School student had been sent to the principal’s office 10 times since the first of the year, simply for sharing the gospel on the school playground.
  • School staff members were also scouring through the young girl’s backpack before she was allowed to enter the school, in search of a Bible, religious literature, or other contraband like a cross.
  • ACLJ sent a letter to the school, explaining First Amendment rights and how they protect students in public school
  • The principal argued that school policy forbids students from distributing material that could, “Cause a disruption or interfere with school activities.”

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China rewrites the Bible to include Buddhist principles and calling Jesus a sinner

Revelations –  I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book, and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.

Important Takeaways:

  • China’s Communist Government Is Reportedly Rewriting the Bible and Calling Jesus a ‘Sinner.’ But That’s Not All…
  • “This is a project that the Chinese Communist Party announced in 2019. At the time, they said it would be about a 10-year process … to release a new translation of the Bible,” he said, noting it would include Confucian and Buddhist principles, among others. “This new translation … would really support the Communist Party.”
  • “The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced plans to update the Bible to ‘keep pace with the times.’ The revisions will include adding ‘core socialist values’ and removing passages that do not reflect communist beliefs,”
  • The new Bible translation, it seems, is just another step toward anti-biblical anarchy within the Chinese Communist Party ranks.
  • “This new socialist translation of the Bible is just another step for the Chinese Communist Party as they try to control the church, and really co-opt Christianity as a means of controlling the people and helping them serve the Party’s interests,”

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Biblical views now on trial as Finnish politician fights for free speech

John 16:2 “Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God”

Important Takeaways:

  • Finnish politician begins trial for tweet while demonstrators protest for the right to free speech
  • Prosecution alleges that right to religious freedom exists only within certain boundaries; defense responds that open dialogue is key to a democracy
  • The former Finnish Minister of the Interior has pled “not guilty” to three criminal charges she faces after sharing her deeply held belief
  • As the defendants arrived this morning, crowds gathered outside of the courthouse to show their support for the politician and her Bishop, who are both being accused of “hate speech” for expressing their faith-based views.
  • Police investigations against Räsänen started in June 2019. As an active member of the Finnish Lutheran church, she had addressed the leadership of her church on Twitter and questioned its official sponsorship of the LGBT event ‘Pride 2019,’ accompanied by an image of Bible verses from the New Testament book of Romans. Following this tweet, further investigations against Räsänen were launched, going back to a church pamphlet Räsänen wrote almost 20 years ago. In the last two years, Räsänen has attended several lengthy police interrogations about her Christian beliefs – including being frequently asked by the police to explain her understanding of the Bible.

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Verses of Comfort and Hope from God’s Word

By Kami Klein

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (KJV)

We are living in a time of great worry and fear. There is not anyone on this planet that is not being affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus. It seems there are more questions than answers from the world but we, as Christians, know where our strength comes from. God’s Word encourages us, holds us and comforts our spirit. Now is the time to turn to the Bible and spend time with the Lord in deep gratitude and love. Though the world around us may be in turmoil, you can rest within the Holy Spirit.

1 Chronicles 16:11 Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. (NIV)

Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. (NIV)

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (NIV)

Please remember that you are not alone. God is always with you! Reach out to others and give them the peace that comes from HIM! This is the time to show your faith and wisdom through your kindness and grace.

Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. (NIV)

Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NIV)

John 16:33 “I told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world, you will have trouble, but be brave! I have defeated the world.”(NCV)

The world needs our faithful prayers. Pray for our healers, those who are out on the front lines. Pray for those who are sick, for those that are mourning their loved ones. Pray to bring joy to those around you. Pray for patience and discernment. Pray for our leaders! Pray for those that are in such fear but do not know the relief, the hope and love found in Jesus. We are prayer warriors. Now is the time to do battle!

Jeremiah 29:12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. (NIV)

1 John 5:14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. (NIV)

Ephesians 6:18 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times with all kinds of prayers, asking for everything you need. To do this you must always be ready and never give up. Always pray for all God’s people. (NCV)

We may all be in our homes but we can be a witness to the Power and Glory of God by our peace, by sharing a kind word and keeping a joyful attitude. Worry and stress are bad for our immune systems so stay healthy and have faith. Remember that what you fear the most is what you are trusting God with the least. Our Faith will always win!

Matthew 5:16 In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven. (NCV)

Is it time for you to have a Prophetic Encounter? Join us October 14th-18th at Morningside for our “Prophetic Encounter” Conference!

Prophetic Encounter Conference at Morningside USA

By Kami Klein

We are living in the days of which the prophets revealed long before the birth of Jesus. The great news is, we are here, now, to witness the Word and Revelation of Christ’s return!  God is still speaking to the prophets, still preparing the way and Morningside is blessed to be a platform for these great men and women of God. Please join us and our special guests here at beautiful, Morningside USA for a week of prophetic insight during our “Prophetic Encounter Conference” beginning Monday, October,14 through Friday, October,18.

This conference will be unlike any we have had before at Morningside. All of our guests are world-renowned and emerging prophetic voices.  Every day will be filled seeking biblical truth and hearing the men and women who are on a mission to encourage all of us to have a life-changing encounter with the presence of God. Some of our guests for this conference will be Larry Sparks, Katherine Ruonala, Jenny Weaver, Ana Werner, Jeremiah Johnson, Anne Graham Lotz, and Ryan Bruss!  

Each morning and late afternoon we will worship together with a prayer and anointing service at our peaceful, spirit-filled Prayer Mountain Chapel. Every day at 10:45 am join us on Grace Street for our musical worship and pre-show followed by taping of The Jim Bakker Show.  In each program, a new guest will join Jim and Lori Bakker to bring you a deeper understanding of what God’s plan is for the world. 

 Every night we will end our days worshipping on Grace Street with special music and inspiring guest speakers!  There is nothing quite like the uniting of believers praying and worshiping together! For those of you unable to attend, these evening services will be live-streamed to share with you!  Stay tuned as we will be updating you on these events!  

Now is the time for all of us to have a Prophetic Encounter with God. Morningside welcomes you with open arms as we take a journey into the Holy Spirit together.  We so look forward to sharing a bit of the breathtaking colors of autumn as we worship and pray at Morningside USA. Be sure to RSVP here if you plan to attend!