• THE INVISIBLE CHURCH • Followers of the Way

1. The Invisible Church - Introduction Card  Good day to everyone. I am John. I expound on 'The Invisible Church'. I am 70 years old. I have been a Christian for 60 years. I gave my life to Jesus when I was 10 years old.  At the age of 26, I was made aware of the Holy Ghost. This was when I was led to the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. I knew NOTHING of the Holy Ghost. They prayed for me and I felt like I was being filled up with water. I began speaking in an unknown language. I didn't believe it. But, a Turkish friend of mine, translated my tongues.  So, still with unbelief, I realized that speaking in other languages was REAL. I have studied the Bible much. I have read the Bible much. I have analyzed the Bible much. I have considered Worldly concepts in relation to the Word of God. I have come to a logically deduced reason that Jesus was Resurrected.  If you want me to explain that to you, I can. We would need at least 2 hours, to begin with. But, short of ...

Many of the things that the 'church' does are 'Old Testament' things. Baptism, Circumcision, Communion (Passover), Attendance, Tithing, etc., etc. are all rituals associated with the 'Old Testament'...... Jesus said that it is finished, as he breathed His last breath! Was He saying that the crucifixion is finished? Was He saying that the day was over (finished)? NO!! He was saying that religious rituals (practices) were finished !! Use your noggin! Think! Jesus was announcing the end of Old Testament style religion..... because a NEW COVENANT (Testament) was now in existence! Jesus paid the religious PRICE !!! Now, through His Blood, we could come into God's presence!

A Song of Ascents, of David:  “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side,”  Let Israel now say—  “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side,  When men rose up against us,  Then they would have swallowed us alive,  When their wrath was kindled against us;  Then the waters would have overwhelmed us,  The stream would have gone over our soul;  Then the swollen waters  Would have gone over our soul.”  Blessed be the Lord,  Who has not given us as prey to their teeth.  Our soul has escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowlers;  The snare is broken, and we have escaped.  Our help is in the name of the Lord,  Who made heaven and earth.

Expounding on 'The Invisible Church'. 1) EXPOUND (Meaning) • present and explain the detail about something. • explain the meaning of a concept. 2) I want to explain something. • I have been expounding about 'The Invisible Church' since 1982 A.D. • The concept of an 'Invisible Church' has existed since 200 A.D.  • 'The Invisible Church' is not a 'physical church'. • The 'Roman Catholic Cult' is a 'physical church'. • The 'Greek Orthodox Cult' is a 'physical church' • The  'Eastern Orthodox Cult' is a 'physical church'. • ...and 1000s more..... • I AM IN OPPOSITION TO THESE 'churches'. • They are NOT SAVED. • Most of these 'groups of people' are completely 'off-track'. • Turn away from RELIGION and have a PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP with JOSHUA from Nazareth. [Joshua (Hebrew) = Iisoús (Greek) = Jesus (English)] I plead the Blood of 'Joshua from Nazareth' over you and yours! ...

Cults and Sects. A chocolate cake. Cults and Sects.  They are both groups that deviate from mainstream religious or social norms, but they differ in certain key ways: Cults:  Often centered around a charismatic leader and have beliefs that are significantly different from mainstream society. Cults tend to be exclusive, controlling, and can be seen as manipulative or even dangerous. They often demand high levels of commitment from their members and can isolate them from the outside world. Sects:  Typically offshoots of established religions, maintaining many of the original beliefs but differing in some key aspects. Sects are usually more organized and less extreme than cults, often arising from disputes or reform movements within a religion. While sects might still be seen as unorthodox, they are generally not as isolated or controlling as cults. In summary, cults are often seen as more radical and isolated, while sects are more closely related to mainstream religions but...

The Word 'church'. 1) The word 'church' is the most misinterpreted, misconstrued, misdirected and purposefully misused word in all of our history. This thing called 'church' is simply 'the followers' of the 'Way'. Jesus said, "I am the 'Way', etc."  Simple! 2) Things that won't get you into Heaven: • Good works  • Baptism  • Church attendance  • Charity  • Feeding the poor • Mass • The rosary  • Communion  • Parents  • Friends  • Clergy • Political affiliation  • Positive thinking  • Being a 'good person' Things that WILL get you into Heaven: • Jesus Christ  • 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus. • Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10) To enter Heaven; it's not what you know but WHO you know!

The Invisible Church. Hi, I'm John. My email is: ticemuh@gmail.com So, let's begin...... Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak today about a profound and often misunderstood concept in Christian theology: "The Invisible Church".....('Church' means 'followers', 'congregation', 'group of believers'). To begin with, let's define what we mean by the term "Invisible Church."  The Invisible Church refers to the spiritual body of believers who are united by their faith in 'Joshua the Nazarene' (Jesus), regardless of denominational lines, geographical boundaries, or visible structures.  It encompasses all true believers - past, present, and future - who have believed God.  This contrasts with the "Visible Church," which includes the tangible institutions, congregations, and communities we see and interact with. The concept of the Invisible Church emphasizes the unity and universality of all believers. ...

What Do You Believe? 10 points on my belief: ••• 1) 'Joshua the Nazarene' is God.  SEE:  • Colossians 2:9 (AMPC) 9 For in Him the whole fullness of Deity (the Godhead) continues to dwell in bodily form [giving complete expression of the divine nature]. ••• 2) His Blood is the propitiation for sin. SEE:  • 1 John 2:2 (AMPC) 2 And He [that same Jesus Himself] is the propitiation (the atoning sacrifice) for our sins, and not for ours alone but also for [the sins of] the whole world. ••• 3) I am Saved, unconditionally, by the Blood of Joshua the Nazarene. SEE :  • Ephesians 1:7 (AMPC) 7 In Him we have redemption (deliverance and salvation) through His blood, the remission (forgiveness) of our offenses (shortcomings and trespasses), in accordance with the riches and the generosity of His gracious favor. ••• 4) The Baptism of the Holy Ghost is the True Baptism. There is no power in the water, the Power is in the Blood. SEE:  • Matthew 3:11 (AMPC) 11 I indeed baptize y...

The Resurrection. The Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. His conquest of death. The evidence for the physical resurrection is very strong indeed.  When the disciples went to the tomb they found the grave clothes had collapsed and Jesus' body was absent. In the next six weeks he was seen by over 550 people on eleven different occasions. The disciples' lives were transformed and the Christian church was born and grew at a dynamic rate. A former Lord Chief Justice of England, Lord Darling, said of the Resurrection, "In its favour as living truth there exists such overwhelming evidence, positive and negative, factual and circumstantial, that no intelligent jury in the world could fail to bring in a verdict that the Resurrection story is true". The only satisfactory explanation for these facts is that Jesus did indeed rise from the dead and thus confirm that he was, and is, the Son of God. The death that the witnesses suffered also speaks of the testimony they delivered. H...

3.I Follow Jesus. I am John. My email is ticemuh@gmail.com. I read a book about following Jesus. Here is my layman's take on it! ••• Firstly, • In John 14:6 Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life!" • So, I say that I am a 'Follower of the Way'. • Believers in Jesus were called the 'Followers of the Way' from the beginning. • The term 'christian' only came afterwards.  • 'Christos' is Greek for 'Messiah'. The term 'christian' is an anomaly. • In today's world the term 'christian' can mean anything you want it to. • Many 'christians' are not even 'christian'. • Most 'christians' are not 'Saved'. • BUT, but, but we will let Jesus judge us! ••• So, let's begin, 1) Why do we follow Jesus? • Is It So That We Can Get Something out of it? • Many people 'think' that they 'follow' Jesus, but they only see Him as just a way to get what they want. • That is not g...

Redundant Belief Systems. People's 'belief' is so redundant. The term christian is a misnomer. It was initially an insult. What on earth is a 'christian'? The term 'messiah' is translated as 'christ'......there were many, many 'messiah's. So this 'christian' is a 'messianic'.... means nothing. One has to qualify which 'messiah is the one that is 'followed' by the person. The only way to describe a 'Saved' person is to say that the person is a 'follower' of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, who is revealed to us by His Son, Joshua the Nazarene, and in us by His Holy Spirit. The true Church is invisible.  Nearly all of christianity's churches are nothing other than deceived, pagan groups, devastatingly influenced by 'Roman pagan belief' and 'Greek mythological fantasy'. Look, I'm really trying to be nice.

When He Reached Down His Hand For Me. Once my soul was astray from the heavenly way I was wretched and blind as could be But my Savior in love gave me peace from above When he reached down his hand for me When the Savior reached down for me When he reached way down for me I was lost and undone without God or his Son When he reached down his hand for me How my heart does rejoice when I hear his sweet voice In the tempest to him I can cling There to lean on his arm safe secure from all harm When he reached down his hand for me

With regards to the church, we the members are the bricks in the walls of the building. The metaphor "we the members are the bricks in the walls of the building" emphasizes the idea that each member of the Church plays a vital and foundational role in its existence and strength. Just as a building is constructed by placing individual bricks together, the Church is built and sustained by the collective participation of its members. Each "brick" contributes to the stability, structure, and integrity of the whole "building." This metaphor suggests that every member, regardless of their role or prominence, is essential. The strength of the Church relies on the unity, cooperation, and commitment of all its members, much like how the walls of a building depend on the proper alignment and strength of its bricks.  It also underscores the interconnectedness of the Church's members. No brick stands alone; it is part of a larger structure. This idea aligns with t...

The Church is not a religious organization; but, rather, it is a living organism. The statement "The Church is not a religious organization; but, rather, it is a living organism" highlights a distinction between the institutional and communal aspects of the Church.  Calling the Church a "religious organization" refers to its structured, formal, and institutional dimensions—like its leadership, governance, and rituals. However, describing it as a "living organism" emphasizes the dynamic, spiritual, and relational nature of the Church as a community of believers, united by shared faith and purpose.  This perspective aligns with the idea that the Church is the "Body of Christ," where individual members contribute to the whole, making it a vibrant, interconnected community that grows, evolves, and responds to the needs of its members and the world around it. It moves beyond rigid structures and focuses on the life-giving, transformative power of the ...

The 'Gentiles' are 'grafted in' to Israel. The idea that the Gentiles (non-Jews) are "grafted in" to Israel is an important theme in the New Testament, particularly in the writings of the Apostle Paul. This concept suggests that through faith in Christ, Gentiles are included in the spiritual promises made to Israel, and they become part of God's covenant people. The key scripture that illustrates this concept is found in Romans 11. ### Key Bible Passage: - **Romans 11:17-21 (NIV)**:   "If some of the branches have been broken off, and you, though a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root, do not consider yourself to be superior to those other branches. If you do, consider this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. You will say then, 'Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.' Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you st...

'Israel' is still the 'Chosen People'. The belief that "Israel is still the Chosen People" reflects a theological concept rooted in the Bible, where Israel, the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, were chosen by God to fulfill a special role in His divine plan. This theme is present throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Here are some scriptures that support this concept: 1. **Deuteronomy 7:6 (NIV)**:    "For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession."    - This verse affirms Israel’s special status as God’s chosen people. 2. **Exodus 19:5-6 (NIV)**:    "Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation."    - God’s covenant with Israel establish...

We, as Saved, are in a state of Deliverance.  What bible scriptures are  related? The concept of being "in a state of Deliverance" is deeply rooted in biblical teachings about salvation, freedom from sin, and the ongoing work of God in the lives of believers. Here are several scriptures related to this theme: 1. **Romans 8:1-2 (NIV)**:    "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death."    - This verse highlights the freedom believers have through Christ, which is central to the idea of deliverance. 2. **Colossians 1:13-14 (NIV)**:    "For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."    - This passage speaks to the deliverance from darkness and the redemption found in Ch...

The term 'christian' is an anomaly!  From the Greek; "christos" = Messiah.  Jesus is a Jew.  There are, firstly, 2 things; 'a Jew' and 'the Goy' (Gentile). Anyone can become a Jew.  They have to go through the induction process.  But, a 'Jew' can become a 'Fulfilled Jew' by accepting 'Joshua the Nazarene' as the Messiah (which is what He is).  Now, a 'Goy' (gentile) can become a 'Fulfilled Jew' by accepting 'Joshua the Nazarene' as his/her Messiah. So there are, secondly, ONLY 3 things; a Jew, a Goy and a 'Fulfilled Jew'. Simple. Pure logic.

The Invisible Church - Speech - 2024 A.D. (Gesels) Persons before me, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak today about a profound and often misunderstood concept in Christian theology: "The Invisible Church." To begin with, let's define what we mean by the term "Invisible Church." The Invisible Church refers to the spiritual body of believers who are united by their faith in Jesus Christ, regardless of denominational lines, geographical boundaries, or visible structures. It encompasses all true Christians—past, present, and future—who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. This contrasts with the "Visible Church," which includes the tangible institutions, congregations, and communities we see and interact with. The concept of the Invisible Church emphasizes the unity and universality of all believers. While we may worship in different buildings, follow different traditions, and even hold varying theological views, we are all p...

• Is there a God? Is there a Dentist? • A girl visits the dentist and he tells her the procedure is complete. She answers, "Yes, thank God for that"  The dentist asks her, "Who in today's world, still believes in God?" She answered, "I believe in Him" The dentist says, "Don't you see what's going on in the world. How can there be a God when there is so much poverty, disasters, sadness, etc?" The girl looks at him and says, "Well, I don't believe in dentists, because if there really were dentists, why are there so many people with broken, stained, or damaged teeth?" The dentist immediately replied, "well I can’t help people who don’t come to me". The girl said to him, "It works exactly the same with God. He can’t help you if you’re not willing to come to Him and talk to Him!!"

The Tabernacle - Tent of Meeting The Tabernacle typically refers to the portable sanctuary described in the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament. It was used by the Israelites during their wanderings in the desert after the Exodus from Egypt. The Tabernacle served as a place of worship and housed the Ark of the Covenant, which was considered the holiest object in Israelite religion. The design and construction of the Tabernacle are detailed in the Book of Exodus, and it played a significant role in the religious practices of ancient Israel. The Tent of Meeting is another term used in the Bible, specifically in the Old Testament, to refer to the portable sanctuary that served as a place of worship and communication between God and the Israelites. It is often associated with the Tabernacle. In the biblical narrative, the Tent of Meeting was where Moses would meet with God and receive instructions, guidance, and revelations. It played a central role in the religious and spiritual life...

Why the 'church' we see is not the 'Church' at all. - Speech - 2024 A.D. - (Gesels) The statement "the 'church' we see is not the 'Church' at all" reflects a distinction often made between the physical, visible institutions and buildings of the church, and the more spiritual, theological concept of the Church. Here's an explanation of this distinction: A) The Visible Church ("church"): A.1) Buildings and Institutions:    - The physical structures where Christians gather for worship, as well as the organizational aspects of different Christian denominations (e.g., Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox). A.2) Human Organizations:    - The visible church includes the hierarchy, clergy, and laity who make up the institutional body of the church. These institutions are subject to human flaws, politics, and cultural influences. A.3) Diverse Practices and Traditions:    - The visible church encompasses various practices, traditions, and interpr...

The Apostle Paul - 2024 >>>>> When the apostle Paul travelled through Asia Minor and Greece he felt lonely, persecuted, ridiculed, and often hated. For what? For His faith. He was a pharisaic Jew who had a personal encounter with the Messiah and travelled the world to bring people that message of hope! At the time, he had no idea what the impact of his ministry was.  However, his opponents viewed him as one of those who’ve 'turned the world upside down!' What a blessing it is to know that people who 'oppose faith', are viewing those who preach salvation through the Messiah, as those who are 'turning this world upside down!' I don’t want to be known for anything but for 'turning the world upside down' with the message of salvation through the finished work of our precious Messiah! Remember, “Be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15-16).

The Invisible Church....

The Invisible Church.....

Clement of Alexandria (c. 150–c. 215 AD) was an early Christian theologian and philosopher, deeply influential in the development of Christian thought, particularly within the context of Alexandrian Christianity. While Clement did not directly speak of the "Invisible Church" as it was later conceptualized, his writings contain ideas that align with the concept of an invisible, spiritual Church. ### Key Ideas in Clement's Thought Relating to the Invisible Church 1. **True Gnosis (Knowledge) and the Spiritual Church**: Clement emphasized the idea of **gnosis** (Greek for "knowledge"), which, in his Christian context, referred to a deeper spiritual understanding and connection with God. He believed that true Christians possess a kind of spiritual knowledge that goes beyond mere outward observance of religious practices. This aligns with the concept of the Invisible Church, which includes those who possess true faith and spiritual insight, beyond the visible, instit...

Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD) is one of the most influential theologians in Christian history, and while he did not explicitly use the term "Invisible Church," his writings laid much of the groundwork for the later development of this concept in Christian thought, especially in Reformed theology. ### Augustine's View of the Church For Augustine, the Church was central to Christian life and salvation, and he deeply engaged with issues related to the nature of the Church, particularly in the context of his struggles against various heresies, such as Donatism and Pelagianism. #### Key Themes Related to the Invisible Church 1. **Two Aspects of the Church**: Augustine viewed the Church as having two aspects—an earthly, visible institution and a spiritual, invisible reality. The visible Church consists of those who outwardly participate in Christian worship and sacraments, while the invisible Church is composed of those who are truly predestined for salvation by God. 2. **Mix...

The "Invisible Church" is a theological concept primarily found in Protestant Christian thought, particularly within Reformed or Calvinist traditions. The idea is contrasted with the "Visible Church," and both concepts explore different aspects of Christian ecclesiology, or the study of the Church. ### Invisible Church The "Invisible Church" refers to the spiritual community of all true believers in Christ. Unlike the visible church, which is composed of those who outwardly participate in church activities (e.g., attending services, participating in sacraments), the invisible church includes only those who are genuinely saved and regenerated by faith in Christ. This concept emphasizes the idea that true faith is a matter of the heart and is known only to God. Therefore, the "invisible" aspect refers to the fact that no human being can fully discern who is a true believer, as this is ultimately known only by God. ### Key Aspects 1. **Membership**:...