German
Apostasy Via Ecumenical Membership
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This is a chapter from the book Half a Century of Apostasy, by Dr’s Russell R. Standish and Colin D. Standish. As a tribute to the late Dr. Russell R. Standish, recently killed in a vehicle accident (May of 2008), I am going to reproduce a number of chapters from the book as a tribute to him and for all in poor countries who cannot afford it, but all who are able should purchase the book. You won’t be disappointed! Here is the information you need: Half A Century Of Apostasy: The New Theology's Grim Harvest 1956-2006 By Russell R & Colin D Standish Click the link above for more information on the book. Chapter 22 German Apostasy Omega “On 10 April, 1997 the North German Union of
Seventh-day Adventists joined the Arbeltsgemeinschaft Christlicher Kirchen in
Deutchland (ACK) – The Council of Christian Churches in Germany,
approximately 75 percent of the Constituency voting in favor. In May, 1997
the South German Union Conference voted likewise, but with a much smaller
margin – 129 votes to 109 (54.2 percent in favor). Only the
Baden-Wuerttemberg Conference, led by its President, Pastor Erhard Biro
and former President, Pastor Heinz
Hopf , stoutly opposed this move. We met with Pastor Hopf in the Conference
headquarters in Stuttgard in 1997. He is a man of God with stout Seventh-day
Adventist Bible convictions. Pastor Biro was also present. Pastor Folkenberg, then General Conference
President, was acquainted with this drive to join this Satanic body as 68
faithful German believers wrote to him in advance of the issue in a letter
dated 30 November, 1996. Yet through his assistant he weakly replied, Elder
Folkenberg has received your letter of 30 Nov. 1996 and has arranged to
forward your material to Bro. Frikart, President of the Euro-Africa Division
(EUD]. Please communicate with the EUD administration in future. (Translated
from German). Numbers of faithful believers in Germany have
recognized that it would be unwise to provide further financial support to an
organization which has united in the rebellion against God. Full membership
of the ACK entails a capitation fee decided by membership numbers. Already
anguished members in Germany were asking, What
shall we do when our names on the church roll will ensure that further means
from God’s treasury is provided in order to persecute and destroy true
believers [in the future]? Note
by Ron: Are you providing funds to a church that aids and abets the
Babylonian destroyers who will martyr many faithful SDA’s in the near future?
End note. This is a most perplexing question and one
which Church administrators should never impose upon God’s flock. God’s sincere
people deserve leaders of an entirely different order. The shepherds of the flock betrayed, not only
God, but also His flock. The unfaithful leaders in Germany have joined
themselves to the Churches of Babylon. “The
churches, represented by Babylon, are represented as having fallen from their
spiritual state to become a persecuting power against those who keep the
commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.” (Testimonies to Ministers, p. 117). Unrepentant, these false leaders will join
Babylon in the persecution of God’s loyal Church members. They
shall put you out of the synagogues; yea, the time cometh, that whosoever
killeth you will think that he doeth God service.” (John 16:2). The German Seventh-day Adventist Church
already has a track record fulfilling this prophecy of our Lord during both
World Wars I (1914-1918) and II (1939-1945)). This matter is extensively
documented in our book, The General
Conference Confronts Apostasy. We instance one report in the Stuttgarter
Neues Tagblatt, 26 September, 1918, referring to conscientious Seventh-day
Adventists who refused to enlist in the army. The newspaper quoted the
President of the Wuerttenburg Conference, Pastor E. Gugel. They
were admonished by the denomination, but because of their stubborn
persistence they were a menace to internal and external peace, they had to be
disfellowshipped. It sometimes happens that the authorities arrest such
agitators. (Ibid). In 2005 the two German Unions and the Austrian
Union tepidly apologized for the actions against Seventh-day Adventist Jews
in World War II. There will be fearful consequences in our German Church. “Wherever
the divine precepts are rejected, sin ceases to appear sinful or
righteousness desirable. Those who refuse to submit to the government of God
are wholly unfitted to govern themselves. Through their pernicious teachings
the spirit of insubordination is implanted in the hearts of children and
youth, who are naturally impatient of control; and a lawless, licentious
state of society results. While scoffing at the credulity of those who obey
the requirements of God, the multitudes eagerly accept the delusions of
Satan. They give the rein to lust and practice the sins which have called own
judgments upon the heathen.” (Great
Controversy, p. 584). Chapter 30 World Evangelism Omega In the Adventist Review, January 1995 Monthly
edition, it was reported that our Church involved itself in a dialogue with
the Lutheran World Federation at Darmstadt, Germany. This Federation
represents 95 per cent of all Lutherans. Since the Lutherans were
simultaneously avidly discussing unity with Rome, our dialogue had ominous
overtones. It is especially concerning that in relation to this apostate
Protestant Lutheran Federation, General Conference Policy 075 was applied.
This policy states that Seventh-day Adventists “recognize those agencies that
lift up Christ before men as a part of the divine plan for evangelisation of
the world.” Note by Ron: This
means that the SDA church now recognizes that Rome and all her harlot
daughters of Babylon, which Ellen White says are controlled by Satan as a
body, EW 173, are part of the divine plan for evangelisation of the world,
because they “lift up Christ.” End note. It was ominous that
the Lutheran World Federation was dialoguing with Seventh-day Adventist
representatives upon the topic of Justification by Faith, the same topic upon
which they were dialoguing with the Vatican appointed theologians. Even more
ominous was the fact that the Lutherans and the Vatican came to an agree
statement at the end of their dialogue. TRUTH The Lutheran Church,
the church of our paternal ancestors, constitutes Babylon. God
has a church upon the earth who are His chosen people, who keep His
commandments…. The fallen denominational churches are Babylon. Babylon has
been fostering poisonous doctrines, the wine of error. This wine of error is
made up of false doctrines, such as the natural immortality of the soul, the
eternal torment of the wicked…. And advocating and exalting the first day of
the week above God’s holy and sanctified day. (Testimonies to Ministers, p.
61). This inspired
statement brooks no contradiction. The Lutheran Church Organisation is
Babylon. Can any Church of
Babylon take God’s last message, the Three Angels’ Message, to the world? The
General Conference policy is rank apostasy. Note by Ron: "The
Sins of Babylon--I saw that since the second angel proclaimed the fall of the churches, they have been growing more and more corrupt. They bear the name of being Christ's followers;
YET IT IS
IMPOSSIBLE TO DISTINGUISH THEM FROM THE WORLD. Ministers take their texts from the Word of God,
but preach smooth things. To this the natural heart feels no
objection. It is only the spirit and power of the truth and the
salvation of Christ that are hateful to the carnal heart. There is nothing in the
popular ministry that stirs the wrath of Satan, makes the sinner tremble, or
applies to the heart and conscience the fearful realities of a judgment soon
to come. Wicked men are generally
pleased with a form of piety without true godliness, and they will aid and
support such a religion. Said
the angel, 'Nothing less than the whole armor of righteousness can enable man
to overcome the powers of darkness and retain the victory over them. Satan has taken full
possession of the churches AS A BODY. The
sayings and doings of men are dwelt upon instead of the plain, cutting truths
of the Word of God. The spirit and friendship of the world are at enmity with God. When the truth in its simplicity and strength, as
it is in Jesus, is brought to bear against the spirit of the world, it at
once awakens the spirit of persecution. Very many who profess to be
Christians have not known God. The natural heart has not been changed,
and the carnal mind remains at enmity with God. They are Satan's faithful
servants, notwithstanding they have assumed another name.' I
saw that since Jesus left the holy place of the heavenly sanctuary and
entered within the second veil, the churches have been filling up with every
unclean and hateful bird [Rev. 18:2]. I
saw great iniquity and vileness in the churches; yet their members profess to
be Christians. Their profession, their
prayers, and their exhortations are an abomination in the sight of God. Said the angel, 'God will not smell in their
assemblies. Selfishness, fraud, and
deceit are practiced by them without the reprovings of conscience. And over all these evil traits they throw the
cloak of religion.'
I was shown the
pride of the nominal churches. God is not in their thoughts; their
carnal minds dwell upon themselves; they decorate their poor mortal bodies, and then look upon themselves
with satisfaction and pleasure. Jesus and the angels look upon them in
anger. Said the angel, 'Their sins and pride have
reached unto heaven. Their portion is prepared. Justice and
judgment have slumbered long, but will soon awake. Vengeance is Mine, I
will repay, saith the Lord.' The fearful threatenings of the third angel are to
be realized, and all the wicked are to drink of the wrath of God. An
innumerable host of evil angels are spreading over the whole land and
crowding the churches. These agents of Satan look upon the religious
bodies with exultation, for the cloak of religion covers the greatest crime
and iniquity."
E.G. White, Early Writings, pp. 273-275. |