"Global Day of Christian Unity" Social Media Project I originally picked the date 2/21/2021 as a Sunday on which to celebrate Christian unity globally, but I remained incarcerated. My mom created a Facebook account for me, however, so that my letter could be posted online on that date. Here is a picture of me from the prison kiosk taken on 2/21/2021. It was exactly 3 1/2 years from when I conceived the project, which was the solar eclipse date in August 2017. The next date I have in mind is Sunday 2/19/2023 (if, God willing, I am outside then to celebrate it). More thoughts to Add: Gather only in His Name, not in any other name. One body should have one name. If using any other name, you are not using the power of His name. You are taking the Lord's Name in vain if you will not love each other. To use His Name means acting as His representative, representing Him. A day when we do not attend or fund denominations--rather give to the poor. Was it not enough that He was crucified, that they cut Him in pieces too? Evangelism for purpose of building denominations is not genuine concern. Don't let denoms, stop you from loving individuals or excuse not assembling Use power of Holy Spirit to expel falsehoods, that all should fear. Stop the rebelling before you worship, for obedience is the best worship, and you should love the church if you love God. Just call it church -- they'll know whose church it is by our love Link to FB You can read my letter or download it as a PDF: - "Letter for Christian Unity" A.D. 2017-2018, Gospel of the Kingdom Publishers (Free, not to be sold! Copy for non-profit use only, to be distributed "as is") [Revised 9/2020: This letter from the end of 2017 was meant to tie into my online projects, but during these past years of unexpected, wrongful delays in the Georgia Department of Corrections, I have been unable to post any writings. Now I am rewriting the letter to prepare it for when I do finally have internet access. There are two primary Scripture passages at the beginning, followed by an abundance of supporting verses at the end.] ~1~ INTRODUCTION: THE NEED FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY John 17:11,20-23 "Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are..." "...that they all may be one, as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou has sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them, that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me." 1st Corinthians 1:10-17 "I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment." To all the church, from a prisoner in America, with grace from the Father: I love you all and greet you saints in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. This is the beginning of a series of letters to be read generally among you about topics that concern the whole church. I give glory to God for choosing the lowest of the low in this world to bear this message and participate in this movement caused by the Holy Spirit, helping us to shine more than ever. I am writing to plea for the unity of the church against denominations. The church in truth is invincible, indivisible, and anti-denominational. She is not only non-denominational, but actively resists divisions, rejecting the spiritual evil that causes them. I propose a "Global Day of Christian Unity" for Christians to take initiative to end denominations. I originally envisioned the date 2/21/2021, three and a half years from when I began this project. I did not know I would face so many delays from my unjust incarceration, but we do not have to wait for some future date. We should immediately eliminate the artificial divisions in the church that have impeded the ministry of the gospel to the world. How can we be rid of denominations? It is simple: Stop calling congregations as denominational, and take down the signs or other markers that identify them as such. If one day Christians did not label themselves "Protestant" or "Catholic" or "Orthodox," but just "Christians," there would not be denominations on that day. If all congregations were non-denominational, it follows that there would be no denominations. Why not try removing the labels just for a day? It is both easier and Biblical to use the term "Christian." Many say, "Oh, I agree! I wish there were no divisions in the church!"--yet then they continue attending denominations. Many congregations claim to be "non-denominational," but most of them are just miniature denominations in disguise: They form sundry separate corporations that compete against each other for members and donations. Instead of cooperating, they turn Christians into competitors, not co-workers or co-worshippers. Each new organization with its own board of directors and articles of incorporation is the same thing as a denomination and is a false confession of disunity. Unity is the central message of Christianity: Unity with God through Jesus Christ! Unity with God implies unity with each other. The contrapositive is that lack of unity with each other implies lack of unity with God. Believers should consider themselves to be one with God and His family universal. There are no denominations or corporations in heaven, so why do churches promote them on earth? We should manifest the will of God on earth as in heaven. Unity is one aspect of His kingdom not being demonstrated by the church. Non-believers certainly seem to agree that life would be better without sectarianism, and likewise so should we. There cannot be "types" of Christianity, for there is only one Christ: You either believe in Jesus or not, and you are saved or not. Would you ask a pregnant woman what "type" of pregnant she is? Either she is pregnant, or she is not. Christianity is not meant to be a religion as made by men. It is a betrothal to God Himself. You either get married or not. The Scriptures warn clearly and repeatedly against denominations. Paul writes in 1st Corinthians 1:10, begging us to have no denominations by the same name that causes even demons to submit. If any dare resist the name of Christ, they oppose His authority as Lord, so how can they be believers? We have it from the Lord personally in John 17:21-23, praying for the church to be one, that the world may know God and believe on His Son. What Jesus prays must come true. If any oppose the prayer of Jesus, what prayers then can they make in Him? We must not let denominations continue to hinder the manifestation of His one message, which is the love of God. If we love one another, all will know that we belong to Jesus because they will see Jesus in us. If we cannot love fellow Christians, how can we love the world? By our love the true church is known (John 13:35), but by divisions shall all know who are false! If artificial divisions and dissent could show Christ to the world, they would all believe already. But now they shall see what God can do, for the time is near that His Spirit will bring gifts to fruition and show power by uniting us. To end church divisions is the simplest activism that can change the world. The good news of Jesus Christ is the one solution for the problems of humankind, and spreading the gospel is the only way to truly save lives. So the best way to improve society is to help the church operate as one body more effectively (whereas uniting under global statism would be the worst). Jesus is coming back, and the church must get ready, as a bride prepared for the wedding. Individuals must repent and believe the gospel to be sanctified through the truth, and the church as a group must be one, restored by a final reformation before the end. "Christianity" as organized by mortals quickly became corrupted and split. Removing the divisions is the necessary first step before reform can succeed: It is a fundamental issue, and then it will be easier to address the other problems. Christianity needs a reboot. Church has become an industry that sells a hypocrisy of organized religion, but calling it "Christian" does not mean the real Jesus Christ is in it or that the real God is worshipped. Human-led religion follows the original sin of thinking we can bear the responsibility of God over good and evil. Divisions are modeled after the devil, who started a group of rebels apart from God. Christ did not come to bring us religion, but to save us from it, taking the requirements of religion on Himself so that we will have the life of God instead. That is true Christianity: God in us, filling all in all--if and only if we agree to stop the rebellion that separated us. Unity is commanded. Loving each other is a command, not a suggestion (John 15:12, 1 John 3:23). It is impossible to worship while rebelling. Jesus said that we must "first be reconciled" to our brothers before offering a gift at the altar (Matthew 5:23-24). In most instances throughout the gospels when Jesus spoke of promises to answer prayers, He spoke in terms of when "ye" (plural) pray or "your" prayers--plural! The church must reconcile before it can offer true worship. We can start now, and we should only expect God to answer prayers if we are willing to be united. There is one God, who created all with one purpose, one goal, and one plan. We had one problem, and He provided one solution. There is one Christ, one Savior, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one bread, one body, one Spirit, one hope, one way, one truth, one life, one Name and begotten Son of God: There is one Jesus, so there is one church! (Ref. Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 Corinthians 10:17, John 14:6) The disciples were in one accord in Acts, to the extent that they shared their land and resources. They gathered and acted in the name of Jesus Christ, not in any other name (Acts 4:12, 5:41). Everything they did revolved around that name: They believed on the name for salvation, were baptized into the name, preached the name, and by faith in the name saw miracles. They had no denominations, only their one nomination--they were the elect! Disunity is one of the three main hindrances to the Great Commission, along with injustice and idolatry: If we fail to love each other, love the world, or love God (for example, by sponsoring violence and oppression instead of being peacemakers), we give a wrong impression. The world wants to see peace, love, unity and respect! For a body to live and function, its many members must necessarily act together. Life cannot survive when bodily members are divided from each other. A body cut in pieces does nothing but rot, and the stench makes people vomit. When parts are cut off from the body, they quickly wither and die without nourishment from the core. Disunity is a cause of sickness. Look what happened to me--I had no close friends and was not in fellowship with any group of Christians, so I could not stand as a member alone, and I ended up in prison. But now I can go share the lesson with other members. Of many horrible ways in which Christians such as I have besmirched the reputation of our Lord in the sight of our contemporaries, disunity is one of the worst. All sin and sickness ultimately came from disunity, for not only did sin separate us from God, but separation itself was the sin: Adam and Eve separated themselves from God as Lord (by rejecting His Word) and thus formed a denomination with the devil. God the Father is in unity with His Word and Spirit, and we are meant to share Him, united in Christ His Son by the wonderful name of Jesus. God wants to do amazing things through His church, so let no interference distract us from receiving our blessings in full. The best era of the church is yet to come, for greater works are ahead as we finish sharing the gospel with everyone. I am excited to tell you of the possibilities that await us once we are united. ~2~ WHY DENOMINATIONS ARE BAD The true church is not and cannot be divided. It is one fold of sheep that cannot be pulled apart (John 10:16,28). To say otherwise represents a false belief, which is from the liar. The lies that denominations comprise exist only via false confessions that give room to the devil (Ephesians 4:27). Denominations are abominations, for discord is abominable (Proverbs 6:16-19). Abominations come from demons, so denominations are demonic. You could even call them "demoninations." Divisions are a type of rebellion, so denominations are a sin (1 Samuel 15:22-23), like anything not of faith (Romans 14:23). Americans often preach prison time for other sins--ignoring their own adulteries--but let them consider that attending a denomination is just as sinful. Since they are directly opposed to the Word, denominations are a major heresy against Jesus. Since the real Christ is not divided, they present a fake god, so denominations are idolatry. In essence, a denomination is a cult. At best, it displays spiritual immaturity and is not in accord with Scriptures. Our witness should agree with God, not with evil. Denominations are in the mind. Like anything imaginary, they have no physical existence until we manifest them by word or deed. They are an illness of mind and spirit, but we can stop them as soon as we start enacting words of unity! Words can cure (Psalm 107:20, Matthew 12:37) because "death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Proverbs 18:21, also James ch. 3, Romans 4:17, Job 22:28, Isaiah 44:26). If people stopped speaking them into existence by using denominational labels for their congregations, denominations would disappear. All problems are solved simply by agreeing with the Word of God, for our problem was distrusting Him in the first place. Jesus taught primarily to "repent ye, and believe the gospel" (Mark 1:15) because belief and repentance refer to faith in the Word. If you turn your heart to accept the testimony of the Holy Spirit that Christ is the free way to heaven, that constitutes faith. Then you can rejoice in any situation, having given up all troubles to the Lord of salvation by faith. The faith life in Jesus is easy (Matthew 11:30). We make things difficult by disbelieving the gospel or replacing it with our own ideas. If I believe on Jesus Christ, I do not "try" to be righteous or sinless. He took my sins. I AM righteous. I do not try to be what He already made me (2 Corinthians 5:21). Likewise, the church should not have to try to be united. We ARE united. God says so, and we should not insult Him. God is one, and His name one (Deuteronomy 6:4, Zechariah 14:9), so call things what they are: Any local congregation is simply a subset of the one church of Jesus Christ meeting at a particular location. The church as a universal whole is the sum of all such assemblies in all places--the set of all members of the body of Christ. Confessing Christ as truth joins you to Him. False witness, speaking or behaving contrary to the truth, opens assemblies to afflictions. The devil has no place unless we say so because the church has authority over evil (Luke 10:19). When you confess the Word of God as true, evil has no power over you. Testifying together with God establishes two witnesses against evil (Matthew 18:16, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12). If you state things contrary to God, you agree with the devil by default, implicitly giving consent to demons. For example, our Passover Lamb Jesus was prophesied not to be divided (Exodus 12:24, Psalm 34:20, John 19:33, 1st Corinthians 5:7). A broken body defies prophecy. If we witness to the lie that denominations are real, we declare He is broken and is thus unfit to be our Passover. So, until we change and correct that confession, we are in agreement with the false accusation of any curse calling the blood of Christ insufficient to protect us! The Holy Spirit asserts only one body of Christ, not multiple bodies (Romans 12:5). It is the work of carnal men (1 Corinthians 3:3) to get us to testify being a Baptist or Pentecostal when all we should say is, "I am a Christian," which is perfectly Biblical (Acts 11:26). If it is complicated, it is wrong, for God is not the author of confusion. He presents an easy choice: Believe on the name of His Son, and follow Him, or not. The confusions come from ungodly sources, but every good thing comes from the faith of Jesus Christ. Now there are many so-called "versions" of Christianty, and people wonder which is real, but none are right! Christ alone can save. Adding to the finished gospel only subtracts from the integrity of what is taught. All denominations have errors that I could list, but division itself is an error: No denomination believes the Bible, obviously, or else it would not be denominational. God allowed that a time of falling away (2 Thessalonians 2) could come as history nears its climax. ~3~ MORE ARGUMENTS ABOUT UNITY Despite so many disagreements, the doctrine in the Scriptures is not ambiguous in its central tenets. The basic message is clear and meant to be understood by the uneducated. The parts that are crucial to salvation are repeated many times. It is not profitable to debate the obscure passages, such as prophecies pertaining to future events, the playing out of which we cannot predict. Where Scripture is unclear, do not argue that one opinion or interpretation must be correct. Arrogance and vanity cause such conflicts, so humility is the remedy. God always had one doctrine, and the miraculous coherency of the message over millennia is an amazing argument for Christ! The proliferation of denominations is due to ignorance of the Scriptures. It took a carnal love of titles and traditions to inspire people to ignore, subtract from, or add to what the Holy Spirit said (Proverbs 30:6), then denominate themselves over what they substituted for the truth. I hope to write again to help identify true doctrine and distinguish between major and minor issues. For example, rejecting the crucifixion would be heresy, but it is fruitless to debate the shape of the cross. I do not know how to pronounce the Hebrew name of God (YHWH or "Yah"), so although we should remember its significance to the name of Jesus (short for Joshua or "Yah"oshua), it is important what is meant, not how to say it. Calling on the one Savior is what matters--calling anyone else is ineffective. Opinions about methods of baptism, communion, etc. should not cause divisions. If believers confess the basics--that God loved us enough to save us by incarnating in Jesus, who is Lord and Christ, the Son of God who died to atone for our sins, was resurrected to glory with the Father, and is coming to judge the world--then we must consider them family. When we love people, we find things to like about them. We should "try the spirits" (1 John 4) but "judge nothing before the time" (1 Corinthians 4:5), for "the Lord knoweth them that are His" (2 Timothy 2:19). Christ will say who are the real Christians based on who has loved the truth Himself. Factions and dissents in churches can be helpful, but not fractures and divisions. Differences of opinion can be productive when they cause us to search the Scriptures to arrive at a clearer understanding. Dissent by factions within a church can help identify good from bad, but division into separate churches is bad (1 Corinthians 11:18-19). Reverting to the original title "Christian" precludes any need for alternative labels. The church with the truth needs no labels because there is no other Christ, yet there are many falsehoods. Those against the truth create many names outside of Christ, thus excluding themselves. We do not have to label them as Christian or not, for they already labeled themselves. Consider that in the US, there are still racially-segregated congregations, and many church-goers tend to support racist political agendas (such as the immigration system, which favors lighter skin tones). The idea of a "white church" or "black church" is abominable, for there is no racial separation in the true church in Christ (Colossians 3:11). We must avoid such as brings a bad name on us. These organizations exist, not only due to doctrinal differences, but because their leaders each want to be the one to collect tithes! In the New Testament, early Christians gave 100% to the church, not 10% (see Acts 2:44-45, 4:32, Luke 14:33). But the rich apparently got tired of giving so much and started trying to put the church back under the Old Testament, which required Israelites to bring tithes to the Levites. Modern preachers usually are not related to Levi, so when they teach that Gentiles who are not under the law should pay tithes to them, it is religious fraud and extortion. Many of them take in millions of dollars, yet the proportion of Christians in the US has declined under their watch. I intend to reverse that trend using my pen, without asking for any dollars at all--if only I can get online to publish. God also made it clear in the Old Testament that the Israelites were to have only one altar--one place where He chose for His name to reside, in Jerusalem--where offerings were to be brought (see Deuteronomy 12). God constantly rebuked them for making altars in various high places instead of using the one approved for the sons of Aaron to make sacrifices. I believe that foreshadowed the principle that the church should be united as one in worship, instead of offering via a multiplicity of competing altars and leaders. Roman Catholicism itself was the first major denomination, preceding both the Great Schism and the Protestant Reformation. When people identified with a "Holy Roman Empire" instead of the kingdom of God, they departed from the gospel of God to serve their own works. Christians have not even done all that is taught in the Bible yet, so we certainly should not be adding new complexities (such as confusing people by using "Trinity" rather than simply "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit"). The universal church and kingdom of God is not based in Rome. Her only head is Jesus Christ, whose headquarters is the throne of God in the highest heaven, called "Empyrean" (an English word I use in my writings as a proper name for the kingdom). If anything, the church should be called the Empyrean Catholic Church, not the Roman. But do not use that as a label for a congregation because that would be starting a denomination! The apostles never had authority to change the word of God, and neither can any alleged apostolic succession. That would be a contradiction, for there is no authority higher than the truth. Those who reject His word disprove their own claims to authority. Jesus never called anyone "pope" (see Matthew 23:9), and even if the Roman line could be traced reliably to Peter, it contains those who murdered people for reading the same Bible in which Peter tells us not to murder (1 Peter 4:15-16). One could well argue they have murdered more people than any organization in history. If their authority is from murder, and mine is from the Scriptures, mine is greater, yet anyone who told more truth than I do would have more authority than me. What then should Roman Catholic congregations do? The same applies to them as to anyone. I am not suggesting a move to different churches, but simply removing the labels, along with any teachings contrary to Scriptures. A house divided cannot stand (Matthew 12:25), yet I am not promoting unity with false churches: We are to come out of Babylon (Revelation 18:4), not join harlotry. We can show solidarity as one true church best by separating from iniquity together. I do not mean that everyone who attends a denomination will be in perdition or is not a Christian, only that it is an error. Making mistakes does not mean people are not Christians, or else none of us could be Christians. Who has never been wrong at any point during spiritual growth? I am sorry that I was impatient with churches in the past, for Christ would have us correct each other in the Spirit of love. I have been chastized more than most now, and thereby learned the best lessons. Christians might make errors, but they must not stay in them--they should not continue in denominations. If people refuse to repent and receive loving correction, that is when we must disavow fellowship. If they will not change after repeated warnings, they are doing the rejecting, not us, for they reject the Spirit of truth. The Holy Spirit binds us and makes fellowship possible. We do not want to reject them, yet some leave no choice but to eject them. ~4~ HOW TO RESTORE CHRISTIAN UNITY You cannot be united both with Christ and with the forgers of denominations. I am not condemning anyone--the right way to act is a blessing for everyone. The early church had one way of dealing with conflicts: They expelled all the heretics. Reformers must do the same. The Bible makes it extremely clear what to do if troublemakers try to stir strife. Instead of starting separate churches, Christians should enact a process for purging heresy from the church. If reformers in the time of Martin Luther had simply expelled the "priesthood" that taught false doctrines for financial gain, the unity of one universal church would have been maintained. No schism was ever needed. Scriptures themselves suggest this plan (see references). The instructions in the Bible are more than sufficient for our unity, so the solution is always to uphold what God said, whose Word and Spirit agree. We should use the church model described in the New Testament. Even leaving out disputed books from the canon, the information in extant copies of the main books is consistent regarding the major principles and practices of the faith. If people would merely read the Bible, there would be fewer of the ignorant, divisive fights that come from disagreeing with it. Congregations should not accept everything without discernment. At times there is cause to expel people, not for minor mistakes, but for major, repeated wrongs. Denominations are a major problem, and there is a procedure for dealing with those who disrupt the church. If people who are clearly in the wrong are unwilling to repent, they must be ex-communicated until then. There is a difference between those who have a will to follow God and those with unrepentant hearts. It is about the latter that Paul wrote the fifth chapter of 1st Corinthians, ordering us to expel evil from among us. We should cast out the divisive person, i.e. "an heretick," on three strikes "...after the first and second admonition" (Titus 3:10), marking and avoiding those who cause troubles or "divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned" (Romans 16:17-18). Jesus tells us how to handle those who do us wrong (Matthew 18:15-17), confronting them privately before bringing it in front of a group. This is a necessity to preserve the proper functioning of the church, not because we condemn them. People who besmirch our name, causing disunity through false doctrines or other bad behavior, impede our ministry. Do not judge them for sin or stop loving them: Pray for their repentance. Our sins were already paid for, but even if we are not under the law, we should act in the way that is edifying or else be chastized until we do. Elders in every location should uphold the true doctrine of unity. If false leaders arise in a place, the local Christians should rally behind better ones instead. Overseers with discernment should ensure the correctness of beliefs, but such governance can be regional. There is no central authority other than the Word of God. Even Peter was not above rebuke, as seen in Galatians 2:11-21. Jesus is the one perfect governor. Multiple congregations can meet in one area as long all confess that they are one same church. Each city should have one church, but meetings can be spread through several households or venues. Keep local counts of believers, and know who remains to be reached. Call an assembly nothing more than "the church meeting at such-and-such location," lest you give the false testimony of a denomination. You can simply pick a place and say, "The church meets here in the name of Jesus Christ." Or, you could register a separate organization under its own name, board of directors, and articles of incorporation--maybe even a credit card. But what is Scriptural? And why make it hard? You can just go teach the gospel! Meet together to worship, pray, study, and share gifts, and then go out to evangelize together, praising God. We could accomplish so much if not for unnecessary complications that distract us. The kingdom of God is the gospel: We have Christ, so we have His kingdom. A kingdom is not a democracy: Authority is in speaking what is true, not what is popular. Yet if you must rebuke elders, do it in witness of the church (1 Timothy 5:19-20). It is not the flock that should leave the congregation, but the false shepherds. It is best to use existing infrastructure when possible. If leaders threaten to withdraw funding, let them. It is better to have integrity than be financed by those who lack it (Psalm 37:16, Proverbs 15:16-18, 19:1). In the case that a whole group resists the truth, find local Christians with integrity, and meet with them instead, but never under some name of your own device. The church is made of people, not buildings. Early Christians met in homes or existing synagogues. They did not spend extravagantly on construction projects to see who could have the biggest steeple. There must be positions of leadership within the church--bishops, elders, pastors, deacons, and so on--but sheep can fill roles without assuming titles. People have gotten carried away with having titles in front of their names, so perhaps it is time to stop the practice. That same spirit was in the Pharisees whom Jesus criticized so harshly (see Matthew 23). The only title to seek is for the Lord to call you His sheep and not a goat! Some sheep may set good examples, encouraging the flock to follow the shepherd, but no sheep can substitute for the shepherd. Those with the truth do not need to argue from the authority of titles or degrees. A variety of worship styles should abound in church, but religious rituals can be removed in favor of the living truth of Christ. The church does not need a standardized liturgy, for a diversity of praise is better. We do not need different churches to offer different types of services. Much of what occurs in church buildings is a vain pretense of worship--people exalting themselves, loving to be seen and heard, with one "pastor" or choir putting on a show in the spotlight, to the neglect of other gifts. Instead, all should share their unique contributions as God grants (1 Corinthians 14:26-33). The rigid formality of tradition opposes that, but the real church can offer real worship. The gifts of the Holy Spirit operate in fullness when there is unity. When members meet and share so that all gifts work together, the body grows and acts to its potential. If not, needed gifts are missing. If we cooperate as one, God explicitly testifies that we can do anything imaginable (Genesis 11:6). ~5~ BENEFITS OF UNITY Unity is just the beginning. God wants to grant us full repentance, not only of divisions, but of all our falsehoods. Rejoice at the good thing He wants to give, for it means freedom! To receive repentance is a gift and joy, not a burden. Is it not better to be in fellowship than to be alienated? It will be so lovely to stand in unity and also to accept the grace finally to stop the other misdeeds done wrongly in the name of Christ for centuries. The benefits of unity are incalculably great. As believers in Acts pooled their resources, what could millions of Christians accomplish if we did the same now? We could teach the whole world, as we were told. People join organizations to gain privileges of position and funding from the heads of denominations, yet they do not imagine the power of a church united and favored by God. They are unwilling to let Christ be the boss, not realizing that He makes our company rich! Disunity is a reason why so many are poor. What harmony we could share, a sense of being part of something instead of feeling unloved, as many feel too often in assemblies. Together, Christians outnumber any group, so we can improve society and do so much good. But apart, the competing cliques are outnumbered by Muslims and Communists. The last sermon at our Christian service led by inmates was on this topic of unity. The prison stopped the meetings because of compaints by others, yet Muslim inmates still got to hold their own services. I have seen in prison that many convert to Islam because Muslims support each other. They band together and file civil actions to protect their rights, whereas Christians often have their rights trampled due to lack of legal aid. If the church were to unite against injustices, perhaps it could remedy unlawful incarcerations like mine. The US has so many prisoners illegally detained--states deliberately violating constitutional rights to hold them as slaves for profit--that thousands could both go free and sue abundantly for damages if they had proper legal help. I could collect much more from the state for wrongful detention than it would cost for a lawyer, then donate it to the church! But no church seems to want to invest in helping the poor, despite the good it could do. You cannot have the benefits of Jesus as King without letting Him be your Lord. Only Jesus as King, not the works of others, can save the world. My writings explain a new proof of God and how He has answered all problems that came from sin. Obeying His gospel as the solution would cause poverty, crime, disease, inequity, racism, pollution, and other social problems to end. I wrote at length in recent years about why Christians should not use debt-based fiat currencies and how much we could prosper by applying Biblical wisdom instead. One important benefit of Christian unity is that it will enable us to avoid the "mark of the beast." I cannot do these things by myself, but the whole church together could start an alternate economy or even a separate political region for refugees. That would require unity on a large scale, a movement I aim for in my letters. As an example, the Golden Rule implies that we should not use more resources than others can use also. If Christians chose to forego owning more than a fair fraction of land, then donated the excess to those who have none, we could make a huge dent in global proverty. Also, it would go a long way toward improving our reputation on environmental conservation issues: Disproportionate use of resources causes many ecological concerns, and Christians are not stepping up to say that God intended us to share the earth. The early church held "all things common" and shared their land (Acts 4:32-37). When did God ever say stop? If we had a common purse, none would be poor, homeless, or landless, and as one family, we could afford to finish preaching the gospel to all people. The church could finance projects like providing free education and healthcare to everybody. Christians united could afford to insure all children on the planet. With the greatest force of non-violence ever, we could counteract injustice and defend the defenseless. Instead of condemning and arresting the poor and sick, we should heal them. The disciples were united in one accord, and then everyone was healed (Acts 5:16, see Deuteronomy 7:15, Psalm 105:37). We would not have sickness if we would judge ourselves (1 Corinthians 11:30)--we would fall asleep only by martyrdom or old age, not by sickness or accidents. Healing follows the gospel (Mark 16:17-18), not due to us, but due to faith in the name of Jesus. Miracles show that God approves of Jesus, not our own organizations. Do not assume that a presence of miracles means He endorses denominations. Many ministers have had anointed ministries and yet fell into serious errors, showing that the Holy Spirit can still move among those who are not right about everything. If God blesses even those who are in error, how much more will we be blessed if we unite in the truth! Unity does not mean lack of individuality, for God loves diversity. He made the rainbow--but colors separated are not a rainbow. We should bless Him with our uniqueness, not curse Him with our stubbornness. It is disturbing when people dress the same (suits and ties, eyeliner and high heels) because God did not make us to look identical like fashion ads. Denominational leaders dress like corporate executives because "Jesus, Inc." is a business opportunity to them, which brings up the related issue of churches being incorporated with secular governments. ~6~ CORPORATIONS AS DENOMINATIONS States and corporations are as imaginary as denominations. A corporation receives a charter from the state deeming it a legal person, but in reality, there are only individual humans making fictitious entities to evade accountability for their actions, which is inherently dishonest. Corporations are held to have human rights without human responsibilities: Never subject to lifespans or arrests, they have become an apex predator, using up natural resources until they finally foreclose on all the earth and life has no place left. Now most "churches" are actually corporations of the state, which is as bad as being a denomination. Corporations cannot exist apart from that which incorporates them--they will end when the state ends, so all incorporated churches in the US will end when America falls. Thus, they clearly cannot be part of the body that has eternal life. The true church never ends because Jesus is forever: Worldly corporations pass away, but Jesus Christ is here to stay! The Lord is not named on their boards of directors. The one and only good and true "corporation" is the body of God. Other bodies are not of Christ. You cannot be incorporated with the state and also with Christ, lest you have two masters. If a congregation composes some other corporation, it witnesses against itself that its head is not Christ. In Him, we are not members of corporations, but members of the Lord. His church is the only organization that can change the world. The cosmic plan is for all to be incorporated as one body in Christ (Ephesians 1:9-10). In contrast, the devil actively plots to consolidate his grip over all worldly kingdoms, forming an order of criminal corporate states to compete with the kingdom of God. There are only two sides: His holy people, and all other organizations (Luke 11:23). The state is under the devil (1 John 5:19, John 14:30), so state churches are led by the devil. The family of God is not under the devil and should not incorporate under the state, for we are to be above, not beneath (Deuteronomy 28:13, 15:6). Corporations cannot manifest in flesh like God did because they are not alive like God is. At most, they could make AI androids, or even interface with the brain, but they cannot create human life or become human. They rely on distorting what God created. To start a transient corporation is to divide from the eternal body of God like the devil did. I suspect that, as every child has a guardian angel, every corporation has a demon. The creditors who control the secular political system are known for their occult connections, and these bankers encourage divisions by giving loans to church corporations that preach things favorable to their established agenda. Bureaucracies are used as covers for disobedience. We cannot be led by both God and bureaucrats because the bureaucracy of man does not add benefit to the church of God. To start corporate churches is fundamentally divisive because they are created for vanity and greed. The bottom line for each such corporation is to get more members. Ultimately, they can only accomplish that by taking members from others. We should not condemn individual humans, but it is right to condemn corporations because they cannot go to heaven anyway. In America, churches are automatically exempt from taxation. They do not need to register as 501(c)3 corporations to be exempt. Incorporation is not required by law, and unincorporated non-profits can still hold bank accounts. The idea that they protect ministers from liability should be moot because we are supposed to give everything to the poor: If you do not own anything, you cannot be sued for anything! Being incorporated unnecessarily cedes control over political speech to the state, which is abominable. Only the Lord should have such control over the church. Consider also that unity means political unity. The gospel is political: one kingdom, one King, and one heavenly political system with one law of love. But secular political alliances have become a major divider in the American church. Political parties are like denominations! Moreover, Christians using secular governments to force their beliefs on the world is the most harmful hypocrisy that makes us hated: When sinners vote to prosecute vices, everyone becomes a victim. The congregations of American denominations voted for the corrupt officials who imprisoned me and others like me. They even allow a pagan Egyptian idol in their capital city--these things should not be! I felt unwanted in their churches because I was not a Republican or Democrat and did not commit the idolatry of pledging alliegance to anything except Christ. We must depart from iniquity, not vote for it: Unite with each other, not with oppressors. These varied organizations come from a vain love of money and power. People create important-sounding titles to glorify themselves, not be humble before God. Colleges encourage it by awarding degees on the authority of accreditation that never came from Christ. They line pockets of puffed-up professors who have failed to educate the world or unite the church. Jesus said to seek the kingdom of God, not certificates or degrees. Also, ministers certainly do not require licenses from the state, for no state has the authority to tell us whether we can preach the gospel (Acts 5:29). There should be no "clergy and laity." All believers are ministers of the gospel according to their given talents, a "royal priesthood" (1 Peter 2:9). The love of position causes men and women to separate themselves as superior to their fellows, forming a special class of "clergy." In turn, "laity" think it unimportant to worship, study Scriptures, or use their spiritual gifts in daily life. They let preachers tell them about God on Sunday, then ignore Him the rest of the week. The devil takes advantage of that apathy to subvert them. Let us apply the word of God, which reminds us that the devil is powerless. By rooting out lies from among us, we can withstand any tricks of the enemy. If we get everyone educated, we can be on the same page. We should not try to force people to stop making denominations, but we can stop participating in them! Christians should simply boycott such organizations. ~7~ CONCLUSION: THE MARRIAGE BED UNDEFILED My call to action with unction is for Christians to boycott denominations and corporations. Look forward to the marriage ahead, and do not have sects! There have not been many previous warnings, but now there is no excuse. Offer admonition to those who cause division--you can read this as one warning--and if they repeatedly disregard the truth, disassociate from them. All congregations should be non-denominational. Do not join or fund them unless they adhere to Scriptures. There is no alternative for the one body of the only Savior, so allow no pretenses. If there are no honest congregations or similar believers near you, do what you are there to do, and make disciples. Jesus is the only one who can stand alone against evil, yet we should stand with Him. We must commit not only to the Lord, but to each other. We must not profess a broken, bound, or divided church, but confess we are members of God. The Father, Son, Holy Spirit, and His church are of the same name, which refers to the same thing: His divine nature. Unity with deity, and thus unity with each other, encompasses the heart of the gospel commission. The secular system has become more globalized, so the church must also globally unite to prepare in advance against diabolic devices in the endtimes. When I am released, I intend to utilize the internet, make music and viral videos, and go on tours to advertise a "Global Day of Christian Unity" until it starts a social media phenomenon. To be balanced, I would include the Scriptures in favor of denominations, but I cannot find any. The Spirit cannot speak against Himself. I do not know why this message is not more often preached. Perhaps some are afraid of losing position, but I cannot get any lower in social status than I already am. It does not matter if people disparage you. The world hates me and locked me away, but I have the love of God, so I have the better part. The world does not want to join a broken Christ, so we must apologize for giving the false impression that He is broken, and we should strive to make amends for the damage it did. Christianity is of poor reputation among those who do not know the real Jesus. That is why we must be one--that they may know Him. We must acknowledge that Jesus is right. Let it be so now! The only way to stop denominations is to stop going to them. You cannot quit an addiction until you are willing to quit taking the substance. No effort is required in addition because all such illness came from sin, which was crucified and buried. You merely acknowledge that what Jesus did for you is complete and sufficient. Surely there are some who would hold conferences about sectarianism, putting their names and faces on billboards, charging hundreds of dollars a head, while changing nothing. But the command for unity is not open to discussion or argument. Do not talk about it or debate it: Just repent! We all must comply, or else be chastised. It is time to choose sides. Come out of Babylon, and never compromise what God holds dear for the sake of anyone. Give God no excuses, for no complaints are heard in heaven, and give the devil no concessions, for no drinks are found in hell. We can arrest the acts of evil worldwide, each in his or her circle of authority. Just do what Jesus said. There is no foundation to any work without obedience to Christ, as the church is not founded on articles of incorporation, but on the Word of God (1 Corinthians 3:11). Like fornication, denominations are a sin against the body (1 Corinthians 6:18). To attend a denomination is a sin, unless it is to warn a congregation to repent. Paul bewailed the strife and tumults in the church among those who had not yet repented (2 Corinthians 12:20-21), but the implication is that we do have an opportunity to change! Our fellowship is with the Light, and if we walk in the Light, we have fellowship with each other (1 John 1:7, 2:9-10). Anyone who is of the Lord will hear this truth and respond to it (1 John 4:6). He taught us not to bear false witness, such as by denominating ourselves, but rather to love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 19:18-19). We were created to praise God. Anything we say or do besides that is just a distraction of babbling vanity. It is like fighting and arguing heard from a honeymoon suite instead of moans of love. The Lord will not accept our worship if we bicker. He hates the treacherous putting away of spouses or companions (Malachi 2:10-17). But WE--together--have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16). Eject troublemakers without being condemning. Be one with the family of God, not with falsehoods. Do not worry about finances, but put the kingdom first. That is integrity. God will answer prayers when we agree in unity, for we can do anything together. The ablity to use the name of Jesus is a miracle--He promised anything we ask! Above all, put on love (Colossians 3:14-15). Remember to pray as one with the church across the world. Just be called Christians, and do not call denominations real. It is a simple plan, requiring no research but the Bible. Bear in mind that calling something Christian does not make it so. To be Christian is to follow and be like Christ. The broken temple in Jerusalem needed repairs, and God blessed the returning captives to do it (see Ezra and Nehemiah). We are the temple now, so rebuild the walls! If the edifice is edified, every member will be like Christ, and we can celebrate and evangelize by praising the Lord everywhere we go. Take down denominational signs: Try it for a day, and see how it feels to do what is right. If only there were one faithful church, it would be to me like heaven on earth. Know from Scriptures that God and Jesus Christ are indivisible: Christ divided by men is not the real one, but a man-made idol! Little children, may you be blessed who receive the truth, and may we bless the Father for His goodness and glory revealed in the gifts that we have all received according to the purpose of His Word, which is the gathering of all things into His Son, in one and under one, that the universe be owned of one name by the fellowship of His family united in body by the Spirit of the Lord. ~ SCRIPTURE REFERENCES FOR UNITY AGAINST DENOMINATIONS ~ (from KJV) * marks verses on ex-communicating those who cause divisions Psalm 133 "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" Genesis 11:6 "The LORD said, Behold, the people is one... and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do." Deuteronomy 12:5-14 "Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt-offerings in every place that thou seest: but in the place which the LORD shall choose in one of thy tribes, there shalt thou offer thy burnt-offerings, and there shalt thou do all that I command thee." 2nd Chronicles 5:13-14 "As the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD... then the house was filled with a cloud... for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God." Proverbs 6:16-19 "an abomination..." is "he that soweth discord among brethren." 15:1 "A soft answer turneth away wrath..." 16:7 "When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him." 16:28 "A froward man soweth strife..." 17:1 "Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife." 17:19 "He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction." *22:10 "Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out, yea, strife and reproach shall cease." 25:8 "Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame." 28:25 "He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat." Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 "...How can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him, and a three-fold cord is not quickly broken." Zephaniah 3:9 "...Then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve Him with one consent." Zechariah 14:9 "And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: In that day shall there be one LORD, and His name one." Jeremiah 23:1-4 "Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD." (see Ezekiel ch. 34) Haggai and 2nd half of Zechariah (regarding restoration and the blessings to come of it) Malachi 2:10-17 "Have we not all one Father? Hath not one God created us? Why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers? The LORD will cut off the man that doeth this, the master and the scholar... He regardeth not the offering any more... Did He not make one? ... that He might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth..." Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matt. 5:23-24 "If thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother have ought against thee, leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way: First be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift." *Matt. 5:30 "...It is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell." Matt. 12:25 "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand." (Luke 11:17) Matt. 12:30 "He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad." (Luke 11:23, see Luke 9:50) *Matt. 18:15-17 "...If he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican." Matt. 18:19-20 "If two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matt. 19:6 "What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." Matt. 19:18,19 "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." John 10:16,28 "...There shall be one fold, and one shepherd." "...Neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand." John 13:35 "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." John 17:11,20-23! (see Introduction) Acts 1:14, 2:1 "These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication..." "When the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place..." Acts 2:44-46 "All that believed were together, and had all things common, and sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart" (also 4:32-35 "one heart and one soul") Acts 5:12,16 "...They were all with one accord in Solomon's porch..." "There came also a multitude ... bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one." Acts 11:26 "called Christians first in Antioch" (see 26:28-29 where Paul wants Agrippa to become a "Christian," also 1 Peter 4:16) Romans 12:5 "We, being many, are one body in Christ" (also 1 Corinthians 12:20 "many members, yet but one body") Rom. 12:16 "Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits." Rom. 15:5-7 "Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: that ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God." *Rom. 16:17-18 "Mark them which cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned, and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by good works and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple." 1st Corinthians 1:10-17! (see Introduction) 1 Cor. 3:3-4 "Whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? For while one saith, I am of Paul, and another, I am of Apollos, are ye not carnal?" 1 Cor. 4:6-7 "Learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another. For who maketh thee to differ from another?" *1 Cor. 5:7-13 "Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump... Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us: Therefore let us keep the feast, not with .... leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth..." v.11 "I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner, with such an one no not to eat..." v.13 "Them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person." 1 Cor. 10:17 "We being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread." 1 Cor. 11:17-19 "I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. For ... I hear that there be divisions among you, and I partly believe it. For there must also be heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you." 1 Cor. 12:12-13, 20 "For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free, and have been all made to drink into one Spirit." 1 Cor. 12:25-26 "...That there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care one for another. And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it, or one member be honored, all the members rejoice with it." 1 Cor. 14:33 "God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints." 2nd Corinthians 11:3 "I fear... as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ." 2 Cor. 13:11 "Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace shall be with you." Galatians 3:27-28 "...Ye are all one in Christ Jesus." Gal. 5:13-15 "...By love serve each other. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another." Gal. 5:26 "Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another." Gal. 6:1-3 "Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself." Ephesians 1:9-10 "...The mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He hath purposed in Himself: that in the dispensation of the fulness of times He might gather together in one all things in Christ..." Eph. 2:14-22 "He is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us, having abolished in His flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances, for to make in Himself of twain one new man, so making peace: and that He might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: and came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. For through Him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father... fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: in whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit." Eph. 4 (all) "...Forbearing one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling: one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all." (see vss. 13-16 "the unity of the faith") Philippians 1:27 "Stand fast in one Spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel." Phil. 2:1-2 "If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind." Phil. 3:16 "Let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing." Colossians 2:8-10 "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." Col. 3:11-15 "...There is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering, forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body, and be ye thankful." *2nd Thessalonians 3:6,14-15 "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..." "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. Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother." 1st Timothy 1:3-7 "...Teach no other doctrine... rather than godly edifying which is in faith... The end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: from which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling, desiring to be teachers of the law..." *1 Tim. 6:3-5 "If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness, he is proud, knowing nothing, doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: From such withdraw thyself." 2nd Timothy 2:14-26 "...charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers..." "Shun profane and vain babblings..." "Foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. And the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient..." *2 Tim. 3:1-9 (v.5) "...Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: From such turn away." (also 4:3 "...After their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears...") *Titus 1:10-16 "...Unruly and vain talkers and decievers... whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake... Rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men, that turn from the truth." *Titus 3:9-11 "Avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law, for they are unprofitable and vain. A man that is a heretick after the first and second admonition reject, knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself." Hebrews 10:23-25 "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering, (for He is faithful that promised,) and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together..." James 3:16-18 "For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace." Jam. 4:1,11-12, 5:9 "From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?" "Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. There is one lawgiver who is able to save and to destroy: Who are thou that judgest another?" "...Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: Behold, the judge standeth before the door." 1st Peter 3:8 "Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous..." 1 Pet. 4:16 "If any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God on this behalf." (also Acts 11:26 on being called "Christian") 1st John 4:7-21 "God is love..." "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?" *2nd John 9-11 "Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God... Receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: for he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds." Jude 16-23 "...These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit... And of some have compassion, making a difference: and others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment spotted by the flesh." (see Proverbs 18:1) Revelation chs. 13-19 (on Babylon and the beast) Read also the 1st Epistle of Clement of Rome, who attests that the good leaders of the early church were being supplanted by false teachers. Consider the shortcomings of others to be as your own shortcomings! GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM PUBLISHERS - List of future publications > Epistles: Intro.) The Gospel of the Kingdom, 1) Letter for Christian Unity, 2) Printable Money Is Iniquity, 3) The Argument from Free Will, 4) Letter to the Americans, 5) Theses for the Final Reformation, 6) Marriage, Sex, Gender, and Family, 7) Freedom to the Prisoners, 8) Free Home Education and Health, 9) Non-participation in Violence, 10) The Posttribulation Rapture, 11) The Region for Refugees, 12) General Eschatology, 13) New Covenant Doctrine, 14) The Order of the Two Witnesses, 15) Omniarchy, 16) Practical Christian Society, 17) Model for Church and Ministry, 18) Coming out of Babylon, 19) The Mystery of the Universe, 20) The Empyrean Movement, 21) Miracles, Signs, and Wonders, 22) Apology to the World > Large books: + The Empyrean Movement: Invitation to the Omniarchy + Empyrean (a fantastic novel) + The History of Empyrean + Prayers of a Prisoner + Articles of Universal Freedom (online essays or technical writings) + The Gospel of the Kingdom (collection of letters) + Apology: The Truth about Jesus Christ > Tracts/Pamphlets: + Heaven Friends Forever Club + How to Conquer Addictions and Temptations + Emancipation Proclamation 2020 + Various Gospel Tracts and Other Pamphlets from Prison > Minibooks: + Christianity: The Reboot (based on letters written from prison to ministers) + The Wealth of Jesus Christ From the author, 2/21/2021: It was to be the first "Global Day of Christian Unity," and I am still in prison unlawfully in the state of Georgia but have arranged for this to be posted on the internet, praying it may touch some hearts. I cannot get online until released, so I cannot respond to or update this page myself, and my letter will not be finished until I have access to a computer to edit and format it. Many more things like this and better have I written as an inmate, so please pray I go out swiftly with free course (2 Thessalonians 3:1-3) to publish my letters, books, webpages, and music, with videos and other social media projects. Some more verses and thoughts to add: Mark 9:50 - one grain of salt cannot season by itself Mark 11:25-26 - answering of prayers depends on forgiving/loving others Prov. 18:18 - the lot is a practical way to resolve certain contentions Eph. 5:23-32 - marriage analogy signifying Christ as the head of the church In Haggai 1:4-9, God expressed displeasure at a situation like the modern one, when instead of building up His house, we run each to our own houses. How can the church appear united while there are all these separate organizations? It is a case of "too many chiefs"! If there is one church, it stands to reason that there cannot be multiple organizations or corporations. You cannot be in unity with someone who serves a different master than the only one true Lord and Master, Jesus. As the church is the body of Christ, states and their incorporated organizations form a body for Satan. The world has not recovered from the Dark Ages caused by the incorporation of church with state, and Protestant spin-off daughters of that corporation are not much better. Denominations make devils smile instead of fear you. We have victory through the Word, which is a singular Word of unity with God in Jesus Christ, the Name by which we receive the Holy Spirit. Meditate on the Name of God--the Tetragrammaton "YHWH" is four letters, not three, not a Trigrammaton or Trinity, though two letters look the same. The significance is that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one together with the Holy Assembly, the living temple that is the Church. The body of believers in Christ are joined to Christ and to the Father because Jesus unites our spirits to the Spirit of God, by which Holy Spirit we are conformed to the image of the Son. We should not be considered separate from each other because we are not separate from the Father. The Word is the one message, same in the Old and New Testaments: "YHWH Saves"! In this, the Name of the Lord, is hidden fundamental insight into the mystery of the universe--the nature of God, who is love, and of all that exists. "YHWH Saves" you because He loves you and wants you to be part of His love, part of Himself. As partakers in eternal life, the divine nature, we are to be love, too. This is the Word that heals all, saves all, and unites all, and it is all in the Name of Jesus! The professional clergy do not want this message of unity publicized, but if they do not care about unity with other Christians, how can they care about the hurting world? Without love, they have nothing (1 Corinthians 13). You cannot fellowship with the Father without love because He is love, and Christ is love. Without love, there is not Christianity (it is just "ianity")--it is fake, it is vanity, and the world knows it and does not want to join. Yet if people could see what real love is, everyone would want to be part of our kingdom. Illustrating a lack of love, any attendees of American denominations would want fair treatment if arrested, so in denying it to thousands of Christians illegally detained in the US, they have rejected the Golden Rule commanded by the Lord Jesus. I have been locked up for seven years, and the state has never responded to my habeas corpus claims. Federal courts will not grant a hearing until state courts rule, but since there is no time limit for that, states can hold prisoners indefinitely without constitutional rights or due process. Let it be known to all readers, then, that the injustice and cruelty of the American people, including the American church with its merciless apathy toward the corrupt courts and penal system it voted for, have delayed this ministry. As in Isaiah 58, they have "strife and debate" (v.4) when they should be fasting together to worship God, yet God promises that their "healing shall spring forth speedily" if they will "let the oppressed go free" (vss. 6-8)! If we cannot love the church, how can we love the masses who are victims of injustice, or the perpetrators who need love most? Jesus loved even the most unworthy of all, so we cannot walk in His Spirit without freeing prisoners and certainly not without loving the church. This is a basic principle, and violating it is like ripping the Lord Himself into pieces. I know I have loved the church, though she has loved me less than most, so if I can love, anyone can love. I do not know what more I can do from in here, so my heart and conscience are clean in this matter. I purpose to be out there for the next Global Day of Christian Unity, on a date of anniversary to be ascertained. I only await a freedom miracle from God, knowing that I do not have to ask for deliverance--I have been delivered (Colossians 1:13), and I am home in the presence of the Father. Now to you whom, not seeing, yet I love, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ ~ I am yours, MCM ("Brother Mario")