CCM is Building a Sinful
Bridge to Yoke All Religions into One
Look at the three men in the
photo to the left. What do you see? If you didn't know that these
are three members of the band Third Day, you'd think they were hit men
or the villains from Superman. What's with the funeral looking clothing? At
least the BeeGees smiled on their albums.
Young people aren't coming to Christ, they're coming to
music, which is more tempting to the flesh than candy is to a baby. Christian
Rock is no more Christian than “Christian porno.” God's Holy Spirit NEVER
leads us to go contrary to the Bible. God calls Rock music his “enemy” (James 4:4). This
world hates Jesus Christ. Third Day are a bunch of deceivers, masquerading
as Christians who love the Lord; but their AGENDA
is to unite different denominations together under one roof, which means
yoking together with unbelieving Catholics in an unholy alliance, which God
forbids (2nd Corinthians 6:14-17).
I am very hated for exposing CCM, but someone
needs to do it. Although the music itself it beautiful, much of it; the
problem is that the people who are singing, promoting, selling and producing
CCM are apostates, all using corrupt Bibles, all doctrinally compromised as
a result. You cannot use a corrupt Bible without being corrupted. Satan
knows this better than anyone, who deceived Eve by twisting around what God
said (Genesis 3:1). There's nothing new under the sun. The Devil operates
the same rotten way today as he did 6,000 years ago, by deceit and subtlety
(2nd Corinthians 11:3). As I said, people are NOT coming to Christ, they are
coming to music; and consequently being led into apostasy by the lame,
Ecumenical, watered-down, apostate message of the CCM performers.
Third Day Goes
On Tour with Apostate Minister, Max Lucado
Third Day,
TobyMac,
Michael W. Smith are going on
Tour as of late 2010 with apostate minister,
Max Lucado (a sneaky Church
of Christ minister who claims not to believe in Baptismal
Regeneration, but he does if you study his teachings closely).
Lucado falsely teaches that water baptism is an
initial sign of being saved. There is NO such teaching in the Bible...
"True believers not
only offer their sins, they yield their wills to Christ. Baptism is the
initial test of a believing heart."
SOURCE:
http://www.maxlucado.com/pdf/baptism.upwords.pdf
So
according to Max Lucado, refusing to be water baptized is a clear sign that
a person has never been born-again. The Bible does NOT agree with Mr. Lucado
at all. What about fasting, prayer, tithing, and all the other commands of
God. Does it mean that a person is not saved if they're not willing to obey
God in all those areas?
Max Lucado is a false prophet. Eternal Life is
a free gift, paid for by Jesus' literal precious blood. The mindset of a
genuine born-again Christian is JESUS PAID IT ALL. And I don't
owe Him anything. Eternal life is a free gift, with no strings attached. You
come as you are, and believe on Christ for forgiveness of sins (Acts 10:43).
Christ died, that's history; Christ died for me, that's salvation!
Now the Bible teaches that we are bought with a
price (which is Christ's blood); but the Bible pleads with us as a
reasonable expectation, since Christ did die for us, to live for Him. 1st
Corinthians 6:20, “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in
your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.” But this is a
reasonable request from God; not a proof of salvation or a requirement to be
saved. God the Father will save any ingrate who comes to Him by way of His
dear Son Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. In fact, the only type of
person that God saves are ungodly sinners. Romans 4:5, “But to him that
worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth THE UNGODLY, his
faith is counted for righteousness.” Max Lucado is a false prophet for
requiring water baptism as a sign and seal of salvation.
As a result of
Lucado's deception, naive churchgoers have embraced Mr. Lucado's heresies...
“Christians of all
denominations have embraced Lucado's work. He has written more than 50
books - with more than 39 million in print - including his latest,
'Come Thirsty,' (W Publishing Group) which came out last year.”
SOURCE:
http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=20752
Max Lucado's teachings are dangerous. Lucado was a speaker at the 1995
Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) Convention. Lucado
gave a call to unity among Christians across denominational lines. Likening
Christians to sailors on the same boat with “one captain” and “one destination,” Lucado urged acceptance between
Protestants and Catholics, Baptists, and Presbyterians (Reported in the
12/95, Fundamentalist Digest).
Max Lucado is an unsaved
Modernist who is
actively corrupting America's churches. Any minister who promotes
acceptance of the
damnable Catholic religion is of the Devil. The
Devil is using ecumenical ministers to promote sinful compromise between
believers and the unsaved. The Word of God commands us to divide over
truth, rather than being united by error (2nd Corinthians 6:14-17). God
wants us to “sharply” (i.e., with authority) rebuke them (Titus 1:10-13).
That's what I am doing by God's grace. We must expose these imposters and
wolves in sheep's clothing (Matthew 7:15) for who they really are (i.e.,
Satan's ministers, 2nd Corinthians 11:13-15).
Romans 12:1 commands believers NOT to be
conformed to this world. Third Day (like all CCM artists) are
building a bridge between the world and Christianity, bringing different
religions together, blurring all the lines of sound doctrine and
denominational separation. Their primary goal is to unite Protestants with
Catholics, along with Baptists and Charismatics. Satan needs everyone on the
same page, thinking alike, in order for the Antichrist to be readily
received when He comes. This is why CCM music, corrupted Bibles and
Ecumenical preachers are all so vague (i.e., lacking any definite
boundaries, doctrines or beliefs).
Although Third Day does use some
religious terms and phrases in their songs (even mentioning “the blood of
the Lamb” in their song Saved), they FAIL to give a clear Gospel
presentation anywhere. Unsaved Catholics believe that Jesus shed His
blood. Take a look here at Third Day's
official website and I triple-dog dare
you to show me how to be saved. Show me even a simple presentation of the
Gospel. You cannot! The reason is because every CCM artists KNOWS that
they'd lose most of their fans immediately if they said something to offend
any religious group.
An Ecumenical Nightmare: Third
Day Supports Catholicism!
The Catholic Church teaches about the blood of
Jesus; but they are
a FALSE
religion. In fact, in August of 2009 Third Day joined together with
other apostate Christian rockers, including the Catholic band, Glenridge, to
perform at a festival. Casting Crowns and Newsboys were also performing.
Drummer Brandon Fitts, 20, of the apostate band, Glenridge, does not
discriminate between different Christian denominations...
“It was a cool experience
being one of the only Catholic bands to play at Soulfest,” said Fitts.
“We love being Catholic but know that we are one body under the love of
Jesus Christ no matter what Christian church you go to on Sunday. We
make sure to love everyone.”
SOURCE:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2315422/posts
This is the Ecumenical attitude of ALL CCM
(Contemporary Christian Music) performers. CCM includes so-called Christian
Pop, Punk, Country, Rap and Rock. The most dangerous thing about CCM music
is that is provides a bridge between the Church and the sinful world. Third
Day professes to be a Christian band, yet they perform with unsaved
Catholics, and the Gospel is not preached. Every Catholic believes that
Jesus died on a cross, was buried and then rose again after 3-days; however,
Catholics pervert the Gospel message by teaching Sacramental and Works
Salvation.
Max Lucado has written 2 books per year for the
past 22 years (making tons of money); many of his books ending up on the New
York Times Bestseller List. In 2005, apostate ChristianityToday
founded by apostate Billy Graham, called Lucado, “America's pastor.” This in
itself shows something is very wrong. Luke 6:26, “Woe unto you, when all
men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false
prophets.”
Satan: The Master Deceiver!
Third Day's music is poisonous. Did
you know that rat poison is 99% good non-poisonous food? It's true.
It's that 1% of poison that is added which kills the rat. Likewise, all
these "new" corrupted bibles which are being sold on the market today contain
mostly truth. But it's that small amount of Christ-diminishing
corruption that leads people into Churchianity instead of into Christianity.
This is EXACTLY what is wrong with CCM, it leads people into religion; but NOT
to the Truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Just because Third Day
employs Biblical terms and phrases here and there is NOT sufficient. We see
SATAN QUOTING SCRIPTURES to Eve in Genesis 3:1. We see SATAN QUOTING
SCRIPTURES TO JESUS in Matthew 4:6. So what if Third Day utilizes
some Biblical terms and phrases, so did Satan to Eve and Jesus! In fact,
Satan is still quoting and misquoting Scriptures today—through
CCM, false bibles, and false prophets.
Again, I ask you to look at
Third Day's website (or ANY other popular CCM artist's website), and show
me a Gospel presentation. For CCM fans to claim that the Gospel
message is in the music is absurd. That's like someone claiming to open
a gambling casino to reach people for Christ, by giving it a religious theme
to make it LOOK righteous; but the honest truth is that it would be of the
Devil.
If Third Day decided to present the
Romans Road from the Bible (Romans 3:10,23; 5:12; 6:23; 5:8; 10:9-13), they
would get a lot of criticism from their fans, accusing them of shoving the
truth down people's throats and button-holing their fans. They're
popularity would definitely start to drop. The reason is simply because
ALL of their fans are carnal.
CCM is a DEAD-END! Worldly young people aren't coming to Christ, but to rock-n-roll. And
that's as far as they'll ever get. The lost world needs the Truth. If they won't come to
the truth of God's Word, then embedding Christian messages into Devilish music
is NOT going to reach them either.
Every unsaved Catholic
has no problem listening to the music of Third Day, MercyMe,
tobyMac, etc. They're not coming to Jesus Christ to get saved. The fans are praising the band. The fans are making the band and
their producers rich. Truly, the world has gone into apostasy and Satan
is greatly pleased with "Christian Rock" music.
Holy Spirit or Familiar spirit?
Rock music in ALL forms is sinful because it
appeals only to the flesh. Music is extremely spiritual in nature. Romans 8:14 teaches that the believer is to be led by the Spirit of God (the
Holy Spirit)...
"For as many as are led by the Spirit of
God, they are the sons of God."
CCM does NOT have God's Spirit. This
is evident from the worldly clothing, the proud look on the artist's faces,
the lack of Biblical separation from the world, and the fact that none of them
present the simple Gospel on their websites. CCM artists are not LED by
the Spirit of God; but by the regulations, standards, and policies set by the
greedy heathens who own and control the CCM industry. Jesus, nor
anyone else in the Bible, ever tried to reach the lost for Christ by appealing
to the selfish flesh, let alone with worldly music...
"So then they that are in the flesh cannot
please God." (Romans 8:8)
MercyMe sang "Rockin' Around The Christmas
Tree" on the godless Jay Leno show (The Tonight Show) December 13th,
2005. Something is very
wrong with a group of professed "Christians" who knowingly go onto a heathen
pervert show that is homosexual friendly. Third Day is NO
different, they look and act as worldly as can be. In information
provided from Ball State University concerning an upcoming February
2006 concert by Third Day, we read...
"Third
Day has amassed 21 #1 radio singles, sales of more than five million albums,
23 Dove Awards, two Grammy Awards, an American Music Award nod, and a
performance slot at the 2004 Republican National Convention. They have
developed a groundbreaking partnership with Chevrolet and are known world wide
for a riveting live show and sold-out tours. Maintaining a passion for helping
those in need, Third Day supports Habitat for Humanity, DATA and World
Vision's Hope Child initiative and has been covered by media outlets
including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno..."
Do you think Jesus would appear on The Tonight
Show? If you do, you know nothing of Christ. The Tonight Show
honors homosexuals, promotes lasciviousness, pornography, and everything else
wicked and vile to God Almighty. Let me tell you just how wicked The
Tonight Show is. In July of 2004, Godless PLAYBOY.com
launched the vile "Women of Home Depot" pictorial, showcasing six of the
retailer's "sexiest" female employees. Listen to what was reported by
CNN staff reporter Parija Bhatnagar, on July 6th, at CNNMoney.com...
"The pictorial, which is
exclusively on Playboy.com, features six models including a sales associate, a
supervisor and a cashier. Playboy.com paid the models for the feature but
would not disclose the amount.
Who's Thomas looking at next?
"Maybe 'Women of CNN' will be next," he joked.
"I'm sure there are a lot of nervous brands out
there," he added. "We have between six to eight names that we're
considering. One idea is a 'Women of fast-food' spread.
"The whole idea of this feature is to surprise
people with the unexpected. People thought the Wal-Mart idea was a joke but
the real beauty of it was the enormous buzz it created. We knew it
would be a success when Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien joked about it."
Romans 1:32 reads "Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit
such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in
them that do them." Pornography is no joking matter, it is a wicked
abomination in God's eyes. Yet, TV's late night hosts joke about it.
Who's Praising Who?
The following is a quote by Third Day's
lead singer, Mac Powell. This is from an exclusive interview with Mr.
Powell by
Family Christian Stores...
"Usually, worship has been
about a third of the show. This last tour, it was more of like a two-thirds
instead of one-third."
Bands like Third Day claim that they are
praising and worshipping God, but who are the millions of fans praising? Who's getting the fan's money? Who's pictures are on the fan's walls? Who's pictures are on the album cover? Who's kidding who?
It
is obvious to anyone who WANTS to see the truth that CCM artists are getting
much more praise and worship than the God of the Bible is.
Matthew 7:21-23...
"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord,
shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my
Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord,
have we not prophesied (or sang) in thy name? and in thy name have cast
out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? (i.e., giving
away food, helping the poor) And then will I profess unto them, I never
knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Third Day are popular for a reason, but it's not because of
their message nor is it because of the Lord Jesus.
John the Baptist got his head cut off for
preaching against Herod's adultery. John wasn't afraid to speak the truth. I can guarantee you that if Third Day or any
other CCM singers were anything like John the Baptist, they'd be living in
poverty just as John the Baptist.
Deceived Catholics claim they are not worshipping
Mary, while bowing upon the ground to her statue, and saying 53 "hail Mary's"
during each Rosary. They are absolutely worshipping
Mary! The Word of God
condemns such wicked practices, it is idolatry. et, Catholics foolishly
deny that Mariolatry is idolatry. They are greatly deceived.
Likewise, CCM fans claim that they are not praising and worshipping the
musical artists, while their minds are utterly consumed with the band members. They are deceived, just as the Catholics. Christian Rock artists are praised as gods by
their fans, which is openly admitted by secular Rock musicians. Rocker Frank Zappa proudly boasted:
"I'm the devil's advocate. We have our own worshippers who are called
'groupies.' Girls will give their bodies to musicians as you would give a
sacrifice to a god" (Peters Brothers, What About Christian Rock, p.
17).
Satan's Servants of the New World Order
It's
ironic that secular Heavy Metal bands, like MEGADETH, sing
about the New World Order (see the song, Endgame, on the album,
ENDGAME, 2009); while CCM artists wander as blind men in the dark,
grasping for the truth.
Third Day's latest album,
Offerings, which
recently went Gold, is all praise and worship. Family Christian Stores
recently sat down with lead singer, Mac Powell, to discuss the album, the
meaning of worship and his work with new band called, Forty Days...
"Also another thing that
God's been teaching me is the unity of the body of Christ. He really wants us
to join together. He says, "Just as I have loved you, you must love one
another." So it's time that we tear down denominational walls and time that we
tear down racial barriers and social barriers and things that separate us and
come together hand in hand and start loving one another. That's when the world
is going to know who we are. They're going to know who we are by our love for
one another. That's what the Lord's been teaching us and wanting us to share
with people."
Jen Abbas, a writer in Grand Rapids, Michigan,
originally conducted this interview for Family Christian Stores' All Access
music catalog.
The Devil is a master deceiver (Matthew 7:15; 2nd
Corinthians 11:13-14). CCM artists claim that "Jesus really wants us to
join together," but there is NO Scriptural support for such thinking. The
New World Order is forming before our very eyes. It is the Beast system of
the coming Antichrist. In order for the New World Order to succeed, Satan
needs to get the masses of this world all traveling in the same direction.
This is why we hear so much nowadays about "diversity" and "interfaith
cooperation" and "tolerance." It is all sinful compromise. CCM artists are
pulling on the same rope as the Devil.
Jesus plainly taught in John 4:24
that you CANNOT worship God without spirit and truth. CCM music is
Jesus said he came to SEPARATE people, "For I am come to set a man
at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the
daughter in law against her mother in law" (Matthew 10:35). What did
Jesus mean? He simply meant that the truth DIVIDES people. Jesus meant that
we ought to divide over truth, rather than unite by
error.
According to the CCM camp, and Mac Powell, we're supposed to
unity at all cost. The Word of God commands us to separate, not unite.
Mac Powell, lead singer of Third Day, states . . .
“So it's time that we tear down denominational walls and time that we
tear down racial barriers and social barriers and things that separate us
and come together hand in hand and start loving one another.”
SOURCE: Mac Powell,
http://www.familychristian.com/music/interviews/thirdday_offerings.asp
Here's the same quote from Mac Powell, but taken
directly from Third Day's album, OFFERINGS: A WORSHIP ALBUM...
“when the listener hears the live
version of Conspiracy No. 5's 'My Hope is In You,' the peace
and worshipfulness of the song are more powerful. Almost 3 minutes into
this 7-plus minute song, Mac addresses the crowd and encourages them
(and now us) to just as He has loved us, we must love one another and
tear down our denominational walls, racial barriers, and selfishness.
The band's boldness is refreshing and important for our generation to
hear as we are being taught the complete opposite. The song ends with a
beautiful heartfelt sing-a-long and the band rocking out the closing.”
SOURCE:
http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Offerings.asp
Many professed Christians are NOT Christians; but
are unsaved, bound for Hell in false religion. This includes Lutherans, who follow Martin Luther's damnable teaching on
Baptismal
Regeneration. This includes Mormonism and the cult of
the Jehovah's Witnesses. Both groups deny that Jesus' is almighty God. Seventh-Day Adventism
errantly teaches that faith alone in Jesus Christ
is not sufficient to be saved. The Baha'i faith is another false
religion, who teach works salvation.
Romans 1:16 declares that people can only
be saved through the power of the Gospel, nothing else. Third Day
doesn't even present the Gospel on their website. Oh that men cared about
men.
Popular with the World
The Apostle Paul was not very liked (Galatians
4:16). Jesus was not very liked. In fact, the Jews murdered Him for
speaking the truth. Jesus
clearly said that the world would HATE US, not love us. John 15:19
declares...
"If ye were of the world, the world
would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you
out of the world, therefore the world hateth you."
Yet, CCM artists are loved by the world, because
they are of the world. There's no difference. I have more respect for honest
secular entertainers, than I do for dishonest CCM artists who masquerades as
Christians. Pick which side you're on.
