Reminder Note:

• In order for these notes to make sense, you will have to have a pretty decent understanding of what it is that Paul preaches.
• Paul is the 'only' apostle to the Gentiles and then to the Church of God; we are not to follow the apostles doctrine - we are to follow Paul's.
• Understanding Galatians 1:6, we see that the following teachings differ from Paul's, thus these are NOT teachings that are to be taught in every church today, as Paul states in I Corinthians 4:17.

However, if you are a normal church-goer these days, you will recognize these teachings as being 'falsely' taught and deceptively applied today in almost every church.  Thus we see a 'form of godliness denying the power thereof;' as well as the folly of a false Christianity today.

We should have a Christianity that should truly be full of joy and spiritual blessings that exposes the false teachings of tomorrow's Tribulation being taught today.

• Yes, I am one of the best whiners and worriers at times.  As I get older and realize what religions has taken from me, the pain of my 'missing family,' the debt I chose to incur thinking God will bless my 'good works' and 'teaching and sacrifice to be a pastor... But my pains and miseries are NOTHING compared to what is coming for the folks who reject the Risen Saviour.
• And then there is Romans 8:18: For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.  Unfortunately, most of my suffering is based on my stupidity, not my spiritual challenges I think I have 'endured.'
• Note these 'real' sufferings yet to come to this world!
• Matthew 24:6-8 - And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.  All these are the beginning of sorrows.
• Mark 13:8 - For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.
• The Book of Revelation
• Not for us to worry about today!
• Revelation 3:10 - Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
• I Thessalonians 5:9 - For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
• Although, 'we do know what is coming' and so wish we could help others see the Risen Saviour through Paul!
• II Corinthians 5:11 - Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

• I John 2:9-11 - He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
• I John 3:14-17 - We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
• I John 4:11-13 - Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.
• I Peter 1:22 - Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
• Paul says to us today to withdraw from the brethren who aren't walking according to Paul's doctrine, etc.
• II Thessalonians 3:6-15
• Paul says to stay away from the 'bad' brethren even more so than the world's 'bad' people!
• I Corinthians 5:9-13

• In fact, you will even have to make sure he has joy at his judgment seat!
• Hebrews 13:17 - Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
• The pastors will have a lot riding on their personal / public 'walk'!
• Hebrews 13:7 - Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
• I Peter 5:3 - Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
• Some folks may be happy to know this is 'reserved' until the Tribulation!
• But note what Paul says about you and your pastor and teacher today!
• I Thessalonians 5:12,13 - And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
• That is, IF the pastor is:
• Timothy 4:6: If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
• II Timothy 4:2 - Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.