Dr. Bruce and Professor Dana Klein 's Teaching Blogs

Sunday, November 25, 2007

The 'Jesus' Movie, Great for Evangelism

Hello Students and Friends,

How are your studies coming? Please remember to pray for your teachers!

There is a great movie about Jesus according to the Gospel of Luke. It can be watched online (on the Internet) on the computer in your choice of language!

http://www.jesusfilm.org/languages/index.html

I have bought many English copies of this video to give away. Had purchased a copy in Hebrew to witness to Jews. They were impressed that it was in Hebrew.

Enjoy!

In Jesus,Brother Bruce

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Worship Divine Jesus

Jesus is both G-d and man. He is 100% G-d. He is 100% man.

I may understand the issues of Judaism and Islam in not wanting to worship Jesus, a man as G-d. I have studied the theologies of both, being a Jew and studying at an Islamic Institute.

One must look at all the Scriptures not just the ones that support your pet theology.

“God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” Numbers 23:19 (To me, this is simply teaching that G-d is not a liar like man.)

“And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.” 1 Samuel 15:29

“Lest ye corrupt yourselves, and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female,” Deuteronomy 4:16 (Jesus is not a graven image. No Christian should be making images of Jesus!)

G-d in flesh or in the form of a man in the Tanach - Old Covenant:

"And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;" Genesis 18:1 KJV
Gen 18:1 "And Jehovah appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre. And he was sitting at the door of the tent in the heat of the day." Jay Green's Literal Translation

Judaism teaches that in Genesis 18 three angels came to visit Abraham shortly after his circumcision. Is this visit months after his circumcision? Would Abraham 'run' after his recent circumcision, Genesis 18:2? This is G-d in flesh or human form visiting Abraham according to these Scriptures.

"And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness." Exodus 24:10

"And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen." Exodus 33:23

"And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them." Exodus 6:3

"And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left." 1 Kings 22:19

Tanach - Old Covenant
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6

"Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:" Jeremiah 31:31

In Yeshua,
Bruce 'Baruch' Klein - Messianic Jew
MA in Islamic Studies

http://brobruce.blogspot.com/

PS. A perversion of the teaching of G-d is the trinity. It is taught by Roman Catholics thus Protestants. The Biblical reality is that G-d manifests Himself in at least 3 ways. Jehovah is G-d's name in the Tanach. His new revealed name is Jesus.

Jesus Loves Muslims, Muslims are Learning to Love Jesus

Sunday, November 18, 2007

'Militant Christianity', Dr. Carl McIntire, Biblical Separation

Hello Students and Friends,

A major problem with Apostolics today from my point of view is that they don't take a stand against error. The errors like preterism, annihilation of the dead, say sinners prayer and you are going to heaven (easy believism), etc. Yes, easy believism is the belief of some so-called Apostolic pastors.

Clearwater Christian College (Florida) is one of the schools I graduated from. The men who started CCC were trained by Dr. Carl McIntire at Faith Seminary, PA a Bible Presbyterian ministry. Dr. McIntire - May 17, 1906 to March 19, 2002.

Dr. McIntire was very militant in standing for what he believed! He was very aggressive in attacking false doctrines. I was taught that one must take a very strong stand for truth while attending Clearwater Christian College. All of the students are required to take a class called 'Ecumenism'. Another name for the course could have been 'Biblical Separation'.

Dr McIntire separated from the liberal Presbyterian denomination of his day. He fought the good fight based on his limited knowledge of faith. He spoke on his radio station, he wrote books, he stood in pulpits wherever he could proclaiming the need to follow the Holy Bible. He would not compromise!

Today, many Apostolics compromise to follow the teachings of men!

We Apostolics need to take a stand as Jesus, Stephan, and Paul stood.

Are you in fellowship with those who won't stand for truth?

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce Klein

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Chemical Trails

Hello Students and Friends,

Fact: The first commandment of the 10 commandments of the New World Order requires keeping the world's population below half a billion. Difficult with the world's current population of over 6 billion. So, the New World Order must have a way to eliminate people - Chem Trials?

(You may wish to do a word search for 'Chem Trials' on dogpile.com YouTube has many videos on the subject. Chem trials are being observed in many countries.)

"The first commandment or rule calls on everyone to "Maintain humanity under 500,000,000 in perpetual balance with nature."" From the URL below:

http://canadafreepress.com/2005/cove...

Your responsibility:
Get water baptized in Jesus' name with the washing away of sin, and get Holy Spirit baptized with the evidence of speaking in tongues. Need verses --- http://www.freewebs.com/bibleteach/

If you are a Christian, live a holy life! Are you ready for the rapture?

Amateur videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwImNEEDxfo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zkpXza8Ofw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Loa9ZbwVhI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ago_kz0FWbw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym3suipS6M4&feature=related

Professional Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmYyvk9Lp-A&feature=related

News broadcasts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIAWWL4HQDg&feature=related

New World Order
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8NmzfjIkI0&NR=1

International
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VLNNwiKvlE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFW7kvLU9ws&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCpEcHya7Jk&feature=related

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce Klein
http://brobruce.blogspot.com/

Is There Really a God? Evolution or Creation?

Hello Students and Friends,

Is there really a God? Which is right evolution or creation?

I believe Jehovah is God's revealed name in the Old Covenant; Jesus is God's revealed name in the New Covenant.

Creation or Evilution?
Yes, some think that an eye started out as a spot on skin. Then some jell was added to it. Eventually after 1,000s of years nerves evolved. Eventually, there is a full eye in existence.

Which takes more faith? To believe a complex eye could come into existence by chance or that Jesus created an eye by speaking it into existence?

Must see article and video. Paleontologists admit flood and mud killed the mammals.
http://www.drdino.com/readNews.php?id=39

Videos
http://www.drdino.com/downloads.php

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSxBkif71ks&feature=related

My study on Creation
http://www.freewebs.com/acseminary/biblicalcreation.htm

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce Klein

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

S. C. Johnson, Bishop, The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith

Hello Students and Friends,

S. C. Johnson, Bishop, The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith

Brother Johnson, deceased, is a very famous writer of tracts defending the Apostolic, Oneness, Jesus Only faith. You would do well to read his writings.

Writings
http://www.apostolic-faith.org/contents.html

Biography
http://www.apostolic-ministries.net/late_bishop_johnson.htm

Sermons and Debates
http://www.apostolic-ministries.net/memory.htm
http://www.apostolic-ministries.net/cyberchurch.htm

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce

More - Religious Apostolics versus Spiritual Apostolics

Hello Students and Friends,

"A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory." Matthew 12:20

Biblically what is a bruised reed? While touring in Israel, we noticed lots of reeds in the Jordan River. The local shepherds would take a reed and with a knife make a whistle to call their sheep. If it became damaged, it would be broken and thrown away. Why? Because, another reed could easily be found to make another whistle.

Jesus promises not to break a bruised reed. A bruised reed is referring to a Christian who has become bruised. A Christian can bruise themselves or be bruised by another person. The bruising can be the result of sin.

The bruising can be the result of divorce, prostitution, stealing, murder, etc.

What happens when a divorced person comes into your church meeting? Are they treated as if they have a plague? What happens when an ex-prostitute comes into your church meeting? What happens when an ex-con comes into your church meeting?

Please remember Jesus has promised not to break (throw away) a bruised reed!

If you are a bruised reed, you don't want to be around religious Apostolics. They can't admit anyone can sin certain sins in the past and be accepted by Jesus. Secretly, they are glad these gross past sinners are in the church meeting, because they can say, "..., God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican." Luke 18:11

The spiritual Apostolic will love those seeking or in Jesus but have been bruised by past sins.

Which Christian would be proud to stand in front of our church and state every sin they have committed? Who can cast the first stone?

May all Christians that Jesus has brought together as members of the church body love each other as Jesus loves the church! Love over looks faults.

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce Klein
http://brobruce.blogspot.com/

Monday, November 12, 2007

Trinitarians versus Oneness (Jesus Only) - Debates

Hello Students and Friends,

The following URL is to debates between Trinitarians and Oneness (Jesus Only). No matter which side you are on, these debates are worth your time to listen too.

http://www.freewebs.com/onenessresource/audiodebate.htm

http://www.apostolic-ministries.net/memory.htm

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Moslems (Islam) versus Christians (Christianity)

Do you think Moslems and Christians can coexist?

The Kor'an teaches that infidels, Christians, and Jews are to die!

Please see my study on Moslems:
http://www.freewebs.com/bibleteach/islam.htm

Modern day proof that fundamental Moslems and fundamental Christians cannot survive together:
http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx?tabid=128&view=item&idx=1608

When will the Islamic attacks come to the USA?

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce Klein, MA in Islamic Studies
http://brobruce.blogspot.com/

Friday, November 9, 2007

Snake - Serpent Handling, Mark 16

Hello Students and Friends,

In the USA there are churches that are Apostolic and handle snakes, handle fire, and drink poison. Why?

"They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." Mark 16:18

What does the Greek New Covenant say? The Greek New Covenant is inspired by Jesus not the KJV. http://www.freewebs.com/bibleteach/whichbible.htm

“Whoever trusts and is immersed will be saved; whoever does not trust will be condemned. 17 And these signs will accompany those who do trust: in my name they will drive out demons, speak with new tongues, 18 not be injured if they handle snakes or drink poison, and heal the sick by laying hands on them." Mark 16:16-17 The Complete Jewish Bible by Dr. David Stern, the last I heard he was not Charismatic. He learned Greek at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Dr. Stern gives the proper translation from Greek to English.

Believing and baptism is required for salvation. Many try to pervert this phrase. What does it say???? John 3:5

These signs will follow them that believe:

They will cast out devils.

They will speak with new tongues.

If they take up serpents/snakes, they will not be injured.

If they drink poison, they will not be injured.

They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

Friend, in Greek or English just read the Words and believe. Paul picked-up a snake which bit him. Was he injured? No. Why not? Could it have been a miracle? I know you believe it was a miracle. Miracles still happen today. Maybe you need to find the right church?

Mark 16:17 σημεια signs 4592 N-NPN δε And 1161 CONJ τοις them 3588 T-DPM πιστευσασιν that believe 4100 V-AAP-DPM ταυτα these 5023 D-NPN παρακολουθησει shall follow, 3877 V-FAI-3S εν In 1722 PREP τω 3588 T-DSN ονοματι name 3686 N-DSN μου my 3450 P-1GS δαιμονια devils 1140 N-APN εκβαλουσιν shall they cast out 1544 V-FAI-3P γλωσσαις tongues 1100 N-DPF λαλησουσιν they shall speak 2980 V-FAI-3P καιναις with new. 2537 A-DPF Mar 16:18 οφεις serpents 3789 N-APM αρουσιν They shall take up 142 V-FAI-3P καν and if 2579 COND-C θανασιμον deadly thing 2286 A-ASN τι any 5100 X-ASN πιωσιν they drink 4095 V-2AAS-3P ου 3756 PRT-N μη 3361 PRT-N αυτους them 846 P-APM βλαψει hurt, 984 V-FAI-3S επι on 1909 PREP αρρωστους the sick 732 A-APM χειρας hands 5495 N-APF επιθησουσιν they shall lay 2007 V-FAI-3P και and 2532 CONJ καλως 2573 ADV εξουσιν they shall recover. 2192 V-FAI-3P Stephanus 1550

Introduction Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKtSvUtu6eg

Pictures of snake handling:
http://www.freewebs.com/obxapostolics/mark1618.htm

Videos of a church meeting with snakes being handled:
http://www.freewebs.com/obxapostolics/beyondtheserpents.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObhvOeNCKhs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q03zcdGanC4

Interview with Dewey Chafin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDTMirLusdY&eurl=http://www.freewebs.com/obxapostolics/interviewdeweychafin.htm

I find this one very interesting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffs5OoUrT6c

Conclusion
I have never and I never would on purpose handle a serpent. I would never on purpose drink poison or put fire against my skin. I believe those who do are very sincere before God. The KJV has mistranslated the Greek by not making the section on handling snakes a contingency clause with the need for the word 'if'.

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce Klein

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Should Christians Kill in Battle? Nonresistance

Should You Go to War? Should You Kill Others?

Would Jesus carry an M16 rifle into battle to kill?

Why do many denominations endorse war?

Do you endorse war? Do you want to kill your enemies? Why?

The Amish, Mennonites, Hutterites, Bretherans, Quakers, etc. believe in nonresistance. Why? Because they follow Jesus' teachings in the area of nonresistance in the physical realm!

Christians should battle in the spiritual realm!

Why does George W. Bush believe in fighting wars? Because he is a protestant, as a protestant/Baptist he believes in easy believism - say an unbiblical sinner's prayer and you are in heaven/saved. Most Baptist believe once saved always saved. As a former Baptist pastor, that is what I was taught and believed. If one is saved no matter what sins they commit, than why obey Jesus' teachings?

What did Jesus do for His enemies? He died for them on a cruel cross. This is foolishness to religious people. Only the spiritual Christian can begin to understand Jesus' love for the world. Is Jesus your example, 1 Peter 2:21?

What did Jesus say about fighting?

“Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5

“Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9

“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.” Matthew 5:39

“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;” Matthew 5:44

“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” Matthew 7:12

“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.” Luke 6:27-29

Love your neighbor. Who is your neighbor? Your neighbor is anyone with a need. Right, your neighbor does NOT need to be killed!

"Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. ⁴⁴ But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;" Matthew 5:43-44
Did you notice Jesus didn't say to kill your enemy?

"Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." Matthew 19:19

"And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." Matthew 22:39

"And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these." Mark 12:31

"And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices." Mark 12:33

"And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself." Luke 10:27

"For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. ¹⁰ Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law." Romans 13:9-10

"For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." Galatians 5:14

"If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:" James 2:8

What did Jesus say about weapons?
"Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. ³⁷ For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end. ³⁸ And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough." Luke 22:36-38

Jesus wanted weapons of warfare to be carried to show He was with transgressors. To carry a sword was to be a transgressor. Jesus before He was arrested took time to heal a wounded enemy! Why wasn't Peter arrested? Because, it wasn't Jesus' will!

“Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.” (In Karate the hand is the sword) Matthew 26:52

What did Paul say and do?
“Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.” Romans 13:2

Paul used the power of God to subdue (The power - anointing by the Holy Spirit)

“And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.” Acts 16:18

Spiritual Warfare
“(For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)” 2 Corinthians 10:4

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;” Ephesians 6:10-18

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” 1 Peter 5:8-9

“For to be carnally minded [is] death; but to be spiritually minded [is] life and peace.” Romans 8:6

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Tim.1:7

“Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.” 2 Corinthians 2:11

“Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take [it], and likewise [his] scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end. And they said, Lord, behold, here [are] two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.” Luke 22:36-38

Sure in the Old Covenant, Jehovah told His people to go to war. The Christians of today are under a New Covenant. True Christians now have Jesus living inside of them.

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.” John 10:10

Can Jesus protect you and your loved ones? Can Jesus provide you the grace to die along with your family? Jesus' will comes first. The American culture has taught many to fear death. I knew that my family and I could die in China, but only if it was Jesus' will. Our battle was in the spirit realm not in the physical realm! Jesus' will was done! My life is in His hands!

David the King could not build the temple, why? He was a man of war!

Websites with teachings on nonresistance:

http://www.giveshare.org/BibleStudy/204.patriotismorpilgrimage.html

http://www.bluffton.edu/~mastg/pacifism.htm

http://www.nonresistance.org/literature.html

http://www.nonresistance.org/docs_htm/~Christian_Nonresistance/Christian_Nonresistance.html?

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
http://brobruce.blogspot.com/

PS. ^" Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. ⁸ He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. ⁹ In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. ¹⁰ Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. ¹¹ Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. ¹² No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. ¹³ Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. ¹⁴ And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. ¹⁵ Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. ¹⁶ And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. ¹⁷ Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. ¹⁸ There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. ¹⁹ We love him, because he first loved us. ²⁰ If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? ²¹ And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also." 1 John 4:7-21

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Preterism - Another False Teaching

Dear Students and Friends,

I have extreme problems with those who claim to follow the Holy Bible, yet go off into non-Biblical doctrines like preterism.

I see a lot of the problems in the Apostolic movement coming from man's tradition of having a priest do all of the Biblical interpretation. The pastor of an Apostolic church is not your priest. He may demand to be, but Biblically he or she is not. Example: I was a principal in an UPC Apostolic church school. I lasted two months of the pastor's bondage. He told me sitting down face to face that since he was the pastor his Biblical revelations when they differed from mine were correct. My Biblical revelations do not need to be corrected by a man who is trying to be the priest between me and Jesus!

My point being, whatever you believe, you need to have looked at Bible verses asking Jesus to show you the truth. When you face Jesus' judgment, Biblical ignorance may not be an acceptable excuse.

“Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.” 2 Thessalonians 2:15

“And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.” 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15

These verses are part of letters written about end times. The rapture doctrine is a part of Paul's teachings.

Jesus has not led me to write about Preterism. Others have attempted to give you Biblical truth.

I believe the preterism doctrine will be responsible for many ending in Hell and the Lake of Fire. One should be believing in a pretribulational rapture. Without faith for this rapture, you will not be raptured! Many will deny Jesus during the Great Tribulation! Consequently, many will end in Hell then the Lake of Fire! (Yes, I do believe in a posttribulation rapture, also.)

Some websites attempting to defend a Biblical understanding of end times:

Great

http://jesus-messiah.com/html/preterism-preachers.html

http://jesus-messiah.com/html/larry-smith.html

May be okay

http://www.biblicalstudies.com/bstudy/eschatology/preter.htm

http://www.apostolicinternational.org/answering_preterism.html

http://www.apostolicinternational.org/blog/?p=3

http://thekingdomcome.com/systematizing_preterism

http://lionofjudah.tribulationforces.com/articles/prophecy/puritannews_preterism.html

http://www.puritans.net/fullpreterism.htm

http://www.spiritualabuse.org/issues/preterism.html

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
http://brobruce.blogspot.com/

Monday, November 5, 2007

What are the Signs of a Jesus Called Pastor?

A Godly Pastor – {A pastor(s) is a part of a team of elders, please see below}

1. Knows the Holy Bible, 2 Timothy 2:15

2. Loves everyone, 1 John 4:7; Romans 13:9

3. Speaks the truth, always, Revelation 21:8

4. Separates from apostasy – Biblical separation, 2 Thessalonians 3:6; 1 Timothy 6:5; Jude 3-4, etc., etc.

5. Protects the flock, John 10:12

6. Casts out demons, Mark 16: 17

7. Heals the sick, Mark 16:18

8. Baptizes with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of tongues, Acts 19:6

9. Water baptizes in the name of Jesus for the washing away of sin, Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16

10. Knows how to walk in faith, 2 Corinthians 5:7

11. Is led of the Holy Spirit, Romans 8:14

12. Knows how to keep you married

13. Is not a hireling – John 10:10

14. Knows how to prepare you for ministry, Ephesians 4:12

15. Knows Jesus as his or her God, Matthew 1:23; John 20:28; etc., etc.

16. Lives a holy life, Romans 12:1-2

17. Reaches the lost - Matthew 28:19 (says go, not wait), Acts 1:8

Which point on this list is not important?

Is your pastor beating the sheep or fleecing the flock?

Spiritual abuse is rampant in the church, today!

"The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: ² Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; ³ Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. ⁴ And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away." 1 Peter 5:1-4 KJV

Elders are Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers. A church should be composed of elders with Jesus as the Chief!

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Religious Apostolics Versus Spiritual Apostolics

The religious Apostolics can be recognized because of their adherence to man made traditions which are contrary to Jesus’ commands.

The spiritual Apostolics can be recognized because they are Holy Spirit led not following man made traditions.

Will the religious Apostolics go to Hell? What does the Holy Bible say?

“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. ²²Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? ²³And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” Matthew 7:21-23

Are the religious Apostolics doing the will of Jesus by following man made traditions? Of course not, they are doing Satan’s will!

I. The Religious Apostolics’ Church Service

I have a book titled The Mass of the Roman Rite, which is written by a Catholic theologian explaining how the Mass is based on the Roman court system. Protestants didn’t change the service system. They still have church reverends sitting in the front like the judges in a Roman court system. William Seymour the leader at Azusa Street Mission hid behind boxes until the Holy Spirit gave him something to say or do. He did not start the meetings. The Holy Spirit started the meetings! The religious Apostolics take the place of the Holy Spirit by running the service as the Rev decides ignoring the Holy Spirit! The religious Apostolic believes he must be in control.

What is the difference between a fundamental Baptist church service and a religious Apostolic church service? Not much, I was a fundamental Baptist pastor. I made a decision to follow only Jesus (and the Holy Bible), not man made traditions! Baptists are protestants; they follow the protestant ways. Are Apostolics, protestants? No. A lot of their doctrines are protestant, so many of their doctrines aren’t Biblical. Do you want your doctrines to be Biblical? Do you want to please Jesus or men?

The spiritual Apostolics yield to the leading of the Holy Spirit. The church’s meeting is exciting as the power of the Holy Spirit is experienced!

The spiritual follow 1 Corinthians 14:26!

II. The Religious Apostolics Use Titles like ‘Reverend’

When I hear the title ‘Reverend’, my first thought is ‘a man of Satan’! A reverend is a nicolaitane!

Please see my study on ‘Reverends’.

http://www.freewebs.com/iadirectory/noreverends.htm

As a reverend, do you really have a clear conscience? Do you have any guilt over your sin?

III. The Religious Apostolics Attack the Spiritual Apostolics

Satan is not doing a new thing. He had his Pharisees, Sadducees, Scribes, etc. during Jesus’ time here on earth. They attacked the spiritual, who were – Jesus, Peter, James, John, Paul, Luke, Silas, etc.

The religious always attack the spiritual. They all will have their reward!

III. The Religious Apostolics Don't Understand Deep Spiritual Truths

The demons that control them don't allow them to have depth in their spiritual lives. They are searching for truth, but they never find or understand the deep spiritual truths. They cannot go beyond the box their denomination has built for them. The box contains them; their covenant with their organization prevents them from having spiritual depth. They are trapped, and they are blinded to the dangers!

Please see my study on 'Denominations'.

http://www.freewebs.com/iadirectory/denominationsno.htm

Jesus is warning YOU!

“Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, ²Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. ³But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?” Matthew 15:1-3

“Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.” Mark 7:13

“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Colossians 2:8

“Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.” 2 Thessalonians 3:6

“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;” 1 Peter 1:18

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce

Friday, October 26, 2007

Homosexuals, Prostitutes are to come to Jesus

Hello Friends,

All are to come to Jesus. Jesus needs to be every ones God.

When we lived and I pastored in Minneapolis, MN, we passed out Bible tracts in the uptown area. There are many homosexuals and prostitutes living in this area.

We sowed seeds of the gospel (Bible tracts) to many in this area. We harvested souls. Thank you Jesus!!!!!

At one time 1/3 of our church came from a homosexual background. It was difficult at first for me to deal with them. Jesus makes the way! I had managed a Red Lobster Restaurant where 1/3 or so of the staff were practicing homosexuals. I had to tolerate their verbal and physical abuse. They knew I was a follower of Jesus. There were some interesting debates on creation, etc.

There was a certain ex-prostitute. I would pick her up each Sunday morning for our meetings. She had a real hunger for knowing Jesus.

There were dramatic changes in these people's lives. To see someone who doesn't know Jesus to being a follower of Jesus is very exciting!

The homosexuals and prostitutes know they were sinners!

They need to know Jesus loves them and will forgive them!

Your church needs to open their arms to these people. They really need the love of Jesus. Hell and the Lake of Fire should not await them. They need Jesus' salvation.

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce Klein

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Stay on the Narrow Way - Dangers of TV - Many Will be in HELL!

I. Watch out for the Ways of the World
II. Watch out for False Signs and Wonders
III. Watch out for the Snared Relative and Friend
IV. Watch out for Brothers and Sisters who are Snared

Spiritual warfare lessons from Deuteronomy

I. Watch out for the Ways of the World

“The graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire: thou shalt not desire the silver or gold that is on them, nor take it unto thee, lest thou be snared therein: for it is an abomination to the LORD thy God. ²⁶Neither shalt thou bring an abomination into thine house, lest thou be a cursed thing like it: but thou shalt utterly detest it, and thou shalt utterly abhor it; for it is a cursed thing.” Deuteronomy 7:25-26

The devil who is the god of this world is trying to snare you. For some of you, he may have succeeded. Who is your god? Your TV? Your books? Your car? Your pastor? Your dirty magazines? You get the point. There are many snares which can turn into a false god. Satan is behind each false god!

“Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise.” Deuteronomy 12:30

What is Jesus trying to teach you in this verse? Do not inquire after the gods of this world. There are many snares in the world. Commercials on TV are a snare. Disney movies have many snares. We don’t watch TV's ‘graven images’ in our home, ever. There is no way for us to get reception, no cable or antenna. Materialism is a snare. ‘Graven images’ are used to teach materialism. Being in debt is not of Jesus. The world worships material goods – cars, beauty, money, gold, silver, etc.

Why did Jehovah (Jesus) need to destroy all of the Canaanites? They were polluted by their false gods!

II. Watch out for False Signs and Wonders

“If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, ²And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them; ³Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul. ⁴Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him. ⁵And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn you away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee. ⁶If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers;” Deuteronomy 13:1-6

There are many prophets, pastors, teachers, etc. in so-called Christianity giving signs to get you to follow a false Jesus. Paul warned of those teaching a different Jesus. Kenneth Copeland and Kenneth Hagin are teachers of a false Jesus. Their Jesus died spiritually ending in Hell to be beat-up by the devil. No, No No! Please see my blog on this issue. The Trinitarians teach a Jesus who is secondary to Father. The list goes on and on. Many Christians (Apostolics) today are buying into much of the false doctrines of the Copelands, Hagins, etc. TV is used to broadcast the ‘graven images’ of these false teachers including their false signs and wonders.

III. Watch out for the Snared Relative and Friend

“If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers; ⁷Namely, of the gods of the people which are round about you, nigh unto thee, or far off from thee, from the one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth; ⁸Thou shalt not consent unto him, nor hearken unto him; neither shall thine eye pity him, neither shalt thou spare, neither shalt thou conceal him: ⁹But thou shalt surely kill him; thine hand shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterwards the hand of all the people. ¹⁰And thou shalt stone him with stones, that he die; because he hath sought to thrust thee away from the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. ¹¹And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.” Deuteronomy 13:6-11

Many well meaning people have said to me ‘Bruce, you are too narrow. If you would just not be so strong on your understanding of the Bible, you could pastor a really big church making lots of money.’ Sure I could, and I would end up in HELL! I did pastor a church with a big building, a parsonage, etc. until I took a stand for Jesus' TRUTH! The snares of the devil are popularity and money, etc.

IV. Watch out for Brothers and Sisters who are Snared

“If thou shalt hear say in one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying, ¹³Certain men, the children of Belial, are gone out from among you, and have withdrawn the inhabitants of their city, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which ye have not known; ¹⁴Then shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought among you; ¹⁵Thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is therein, and the cattle thereof, with the edge of the sword.” Deuteronomy 13:12-15

There is a time to separate from Christian (Apostolic) brothers and sisters. I am writing a Biblical study guide on Biblical separation. A much needed teaching during this time of Apostolics following ‘every wind of doctrine’.

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce Klein

http://brobruce.blogspot.com/

Friday, October 12, 2007

Dr. Bruce Klein's Biblical Healing School

Hello Friends,

My latest website is 'Dr. Bruce Klein's Biblical Healing School'.

http://www1.freewebs.com/biblehealing/

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce

Thursday, October 11, 2007

The Prosperity Gospel

Hello Friends,

Is the prosperity gospel for a Christian?

I have yet to receive money from prosperity preachers even though I am on their mailing lists. They write teaching that if I would give them money, I would be blessed a hundred times. Why don't they give me money, so they would be blessed a hundred times over? I know people who send a lot of money, yet they are poor. While Kenneth Copeland, John Hagee, etc. receive salaries of about and some over one million dollars.

What does the Holy Bible say?

Peter the Apostle didn't have a TV program to beg for money. Peter lived by faith. When Peter needed money, he had it. Jesus promises to provide for all of our needs!

"Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk." Acts 3:6

" Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. ² Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. ³ Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days." James 5:1-3

You must decide where materialism and wealth fits into your life.

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce Klein

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Jewish Hummus

Hello Friends,

Hummus is a great healthy food to be used as a dip. My family dips crackers into a tub of hummus, yum, yum!

Ingredients:

1 - 15 oz can of chickpeas/garbanzo beans

(I drain off the liquid to add as I blend - not all of the liquid maybe needed)

3-5 tablespoons of lemon juice depending on taste

2 tablespoons of tahini (sesame seed paste)

2-3 garlic cloves depending on taste

1/2 teaspoon of salt

2 tablespoons of olive oil (optional)

Mix all together in a blender.

Enjoy!

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce 'Baruch' Klein - Messianic Jew

Sunday, October 7, 2007

INTERNATIONAL EVANGELIST KENNY DENNARD ministering at SHILOH TEMPLE

Hello Friends,

There will be a real revival at Shiloh Temple October 19th - 21st.

Shiloh Temple is an independent Apostolic church! It is not associated with any denomination!!!!

I know Brother Nix, personally. He is a great man of Jesus! He and I have gone door to door telling people about Jesus! He had a buddy and me lead praise and worship at the church's Sunday meeting. Brian was on the keyboard and I sang and played the electric guitar.

SHILOH TEMPLE CHURCH OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH
3832 ANN AVE.
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.
440-992-1545

H.WESLEY NIX - Pastor

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce Klein

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Where Did All the Dinosaurs Go? Creation Vs. Evolution - Evilution

Hello Students,

How are you all?

The devil is busy around the world spreading his lies.

Jesus gives us the truth in His Holy Bible!

I have just added a Biblical study on creation to the seminary website.

http://www.freewebs.com/acseminary/biblicalcreation.htm

The best of the best websites on creation is probably Ken Ham's.

http://www.answersingenesis.org/

I heard him speak at Grace Theological Seminary.

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce Klein

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

The Three Fall Feasts

Hello Students and Friends,

The first feast is called 'Rosh HaShanah' which translated from the Hebrew means 'head of the year'. 'Feast of the Trumpets' is the name given by some.

"And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 24 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a Sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation. 25 Ye shall do no servile work therein: but ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD." Leviticus 23:23-25

A shofar is blown signifying Israel's new year's eve. Many look to the future when the trump of Jesus/Yeshua will sound calling forth His people in the second rapture. By faith, we will be apart of the first rapture!
"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord." 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Ten days later

The second fall feast is called 'Yom Kippur' which translated from the Hebrew means 'Day of Atonement'.

"Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD. 28 And ye shall do no work in that same day: for it is a day of atonement, to make an atonement for you before the LORD your God. 29 For whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted in that same day, he shall be cut off from among his people." Leviticus 23:27-29

The high priest - first goat
"Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, that is for the people, and bring his blood within the vail, and do with that blood as he did with the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it upon the mercy seat, and before the mercy seat: 16 And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness." Leviticus 16:15-16

"But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people:" Hebrews 9:7

"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." Isaiah 53:5

"Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand." Isaiah 53:10

"And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom." Matthew 26:26-29

The high priest - second goat
"And when he hath made an end of reconciling the holy place, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar, he shall bring the live goat: 21 And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness: 22 And the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities unto a land not inhabited: and he shall let go the goat in the wilderness." Leviticus 16:20-22

Five days later

The third fall feast is called 'Sukkoth' which is translated from the Hebrew 'booths'. Many know this feast as 'Feast of the Tabernacles'.

"Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the feast of tabernacles for seven days unto the LORD. 35 On the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein. 36 Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein." Leviticus 23:34-36

"Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are Israelites born shall dwell in booths: 43 That your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God." Leviticus 23:42-43

These feasts show the gathering in (ingathering) of the fall harvest, a blessing none of God's people deserved.

I remember being a part of an 'ingathering' with Jews for Jesus. If was a great time of fellowship, eating somewhat kosher food, teaching, dancing, etc. The pizza didn't have pepperoni on it!!!!!! Oh, man!

At the endtimes there will be a great harvest/ingathering of Yeshua's people. By faith, we will have a ministry part of His great ingathering; having already been in heaven!

I also remember being with Alan Bland a missionary with Jews for Jesus. We setup a booth in a church building; he taught his class about the 'Feast of Tabernacles' using the booth as part of his object lesson. It was great!

In Yeshua,
Brother Bruce Klein, Messianic Jew
http://brobruce.blogspot.com/
www.freewebs.com/bibleteach

The Jewish Shofar

Hello Students,

The shofar is a hollowed out horn which may be short or long having one or many turns/curls. Its color may be black to creamy brown. Today synthetic shofar are available.

We have two shofars, both we purchased while in Israel. One is short and black. The other is long at least three turns; its color is brown.

The shofar was used in the Old Covenant to communicate over distance to the army or congregation.

It was also used in worship to their Holy God, Jehovah.

Making a sound through the shofar maybe difficult. Most including Luke our son blow the shofar by putting the shofar to the front of their mouth pursing the lips and pushing a lot of air through the shofar. That method is very difficult for me. A conservative rabbi taught me to use the side of my mouth.

There are three standard sounds made on the shofar.

The 'Tekiah' is a long, drawn out sound.

The 'Shevarim' is a long, drawn out sound with periodic pauses.

The 'Truah' is making many short, staccato blasts.

Shofars can be purchased on eBay, at Bible book stores, etc.

Enjoy!

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce Klein, Messianic Jew
http://brobruce.blogspot.com/
www.freewebs.com/bibleteach

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Sunday Meeting's Teaching on Healing #3

Hello Friends,

This is my third teaching on healing taught at this Apostolic church's morning worship meeting in Ohio. Click here

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce

Azusa Street Revival - Short Video

Hello Friends,

This is a great video on the Azusa Street Revival.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=sR4o7DrAg8Q

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Godly Music

Purpose of music
Lucifer, the devil
Use of music in the Old Covenant
Use of music in the New Covenant
What is bad music?

Purpose of music
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16

“How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.” 1 Corinthians 14:26

Lucifer, the devil
“Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, [and] the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee. How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! [how] art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!” Isaiah 14:11-12

“Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone [was] thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.” Ezekiel 28:13

Use of music in the Old Covenant
“And his brother's name [was] Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.” Genesis 4:21

“O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.” Psalms 95:1-2

“And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick.” 1 Samuel 18:6

“And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren [to be] the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy.” 1 Chronicles 15:16

“And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun [were] porters.” 1 Chronicles 16:42

“It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers [were] as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up [their] voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, [saying], For [he is] good; for his mercy [endureth] for ever: that [then] the house was filled with a cloud, [even] the house of the LORD;” 1 Chronicles 5:13

“Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. The LORD [is] my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he [is] my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him. The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name. Pharaoh's chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea. The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone. Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.” Exodus 15:1-6

“Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it:” Numbers 21:17

“[Is] not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying, Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands?” 1 Samuel 29:5

“Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.” Psalms 106:12

Use of music in the New Covenant
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16

“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;” Ephesians 5:19

“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.” Acts 16:25

“And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.” Matthew 26:30

What is bad music?
Which God/god(s) does the music glorify?
Which of your senses does the music gratify?
What is the testimony of the person(s) performing?
What does the music cause you to think about as you listen?
Would Jesus sing the music?
Would Jesus listen to the music?

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
http://brobruce.blogspot.com/