FORMER new agers

JESUS commanded:

Matthew 18:3-4

King James Version

3 And said, 

Verily I say unto you, 

Except ye be converted, 

and become as little children, 

ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

4 Whosoever therefore 

shall humble himself as this little child, 

the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

We were all deceived.

Three of us got into new age, unwittingly.

Two are famous.

One, an unknown (that's me).

We were all ignorant of GOD's laws then.

Or perhaps, we had an idea, but didn't pursue it.

Or wanted to know more, but there was no one to explain at the time.

Or just chose a wrong path, in our search for knowledge.

You know how CHRIST's enemy is.

Forever on the prowl.

Forever making us lost, confused, and ignorant of GOD's laws.

2 Corinthians 4:4

King James Version

4 In whom the god of this world 

hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, 

lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, 

who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Ephesians 6:12

King James Version

12 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.

Colossians 2:8

King James Version

8 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.

1 Timothy 4:1

King James Version

4 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, 

that in the latter times 

some shall depart from the faith, 

giving heed to seducing spirits, 

and doctrines of devils;

1 Timothy 4:7

King James Version

7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, 

and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

1 Peter 5:8-9

King James Version

8 Be sober, be vigilant; 

because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, 

walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, 

knowing that the same afflictions 

are accomplished in your brethren 

that are in the world.

GOD allowed our foolishness, for a time, and for His purpose.

He knew the day He'll save us, we'd repent FULLY.

And sin NO MORE.

He knew we'd warn you.

And warn you daily, faithfully, and passionately.

Once we knew GOD's TRUTH, we can't ever go back to our old ways.

Now, we have an arsenal of the deceiver's tricks and traps.

We knew what got us.

No way will we want it to get you.

That's the beauty of being born again.

You're completely transformed as a person.

NEVER again will you want to sin, and stumble.

Neither will you want others to sin, and stumble, because of you.

Now, we live for GOD, and others.

NEVER again for self.

We've turned to JESUS for ABSOLUTE knowledge instead.

We've dropped everything that is not of the LORD.

The world cannot "hook" us again.

We only turn to Scripture.

We are the FORMER new agers:

There's Doreen Virtue, whose books on angels I used to buy.

There's Billy Crone, who I learned about when GOD made me born again.

And then there's me, a researcher, who stumbled upon new age books in the mid-90s.

We all have our testimony to tell:

New Age Celebrity Leaves It All For Jesus | Doreen Virtue | The Truth About the Occult -- January 17, 2024

Testimony of Billy Crone - May 27, 2015

The LIFE of a CRAZY BORN AGAIN KID -- September 12, 2021

Grateful for the CONVERSION, we'd like to tell you something else --

The world is drowning in new age stuff.

There are many new age things you need to get rid of right now.

For the many dangers they pose to you, and others.

And it all starts from home.

Have a look:

Things To Get Rid of In Your House Right Now

10 dangerous New Age items to remove from your home

Conversations with God is a dangerous demonic new age channeled book

If you are a new ager, I invite you to turn to JESUS now.

Today is the best day to become born again.

Today is the best day to know Scripture.

Today is the best day to give your heart to the LORD.

Only through JESUS can we find peace, knowledge, and salvation.

Luke 19:9-10

King James Version

9 And Jesus said unto him, 

This day is salvation come to this house, 

forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

10 For the Son of man is come to seek 

and to save that which was lost.

John 3:16-17

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world 

to condemn the world; 

but that the world through him 

might be saved.

John 10:10

King James Version

10 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.

Related material:

WORD of GOD

Sin AWARENESS

On LOVING GOD

GOD's GLORY blogs

BORN AGAIN classics

UNCONFESSED sin and the RAPTURE

 "Will unconfessed sin of a born again believer 

cause him to miss the Rapture?"

The question was presented to me by Joseph, a pastor-friend of mine.

To answer his question, I will use his own material.

Which he shared with me over four years ago, on 13 June 2020:

"Once we become born again, all our sins, past, present, future, are forgiven! In that sense, we are justified and positionally pure, sinless, in God’s sight because Jesus paid the price for all our sins by His death. He died in our place so we may live!"

How merciful is the LORD!

And all because we are born again.

But what is "unconfessed sin"?

Obviously it's sin we haven't confessed, because we're not aware it's a sin.

It's sin we haven't confessed, as we're not aware we've sinned.

As born again, I always pray to JESUS each day.

To please let me be aware of ALL my sins.

The known, and unknown.

It's a painful process.

But a very healing, and necessary process for me.

I simply want to be aware of my sins.

And be corrected by JESUS.

It's a daily discipline to do so.

As my friend said:

"For the rest of our lives as born again Christians, the challenge to stay away from sin will always be there."

What assures the born again of salvation?

Or being part of the Rapture?

Despite having some "unconfessed sin"?

SPIRIT led me to these verses:

Psalm 34:19

King James Version

19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: 

but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

Ephesians 1:7

King James Version

7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, 

the forgiveness of sins, 

according to the riches of his grace;

Ephesians 1:11

King James Version

11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, 

being predestinated according to the purpose of him 

who worketh all things 

after the counsel of his own will:

Ephesians 1:13

King James Version

13 In whom ye also trusted, 

after that ye heard the word of truth, 

the gospel of your salvation: 

in whom also after that ye believed, 

ye were sealed 

with that holy Spirit of promise,

Ephesians 2:8-9

King James Version

8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; 

and that not of yourselves: 

it is the gift of God:

9 Not of works, 

lest any man should boast.

Romans 5:1-2

King James Version

5 Therefore being justified by faith, 

we have peace with God 

through our Lord Jesus Christ:

2 By whom also we have access by faith 

into this grace wherein we stand, 

and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Romans 5:5-6

King James Version

5 And hope maketh not ashamed; 

because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts 

by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

6 For when we were yet without strength, 

in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

Romans 5:8-9

King James Version

8 But God commendeth his love toward us, 

in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

9 Much more then, 

being now justified by his blood, 

we shall be saved from wrath 

through him.

Romans 5:10

King James Version

10 For if, when we were enemies, 

we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, 

much more, being reconciled, 

we shall be saved by his life.

Romans 5:11

King James Version

11 And not only so, 

but we also joy in God 

through our Lord Jesus Christ, 

by whom we have now received 

the atonement.

Romans 5:15

King James Version

15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. 

For if through the offence of one many be dead, 

much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, 

which is by one man, Jesus Christ, 

hath abounded unto many.

Romans 5:16

King James Version

16 And not as it was by one that sinned, 

so is the gift: 

for the judgment was by one to condemnation, 

but the free gift is of many offences 

unto justification.

Romans 5:17

King James Version

17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; 

much more they which receive abundance of grace 

and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life 

by one, Jesus Christ.)

Romans 5:18

King James Version

18 Therefore as by the offence of one 

judgment came upon all men to condemnation; 

even so by the righteousness of one 

the free gift came upon all men 

unto justification of life.

Romans 5:19

King James Version

19 For as by one man's disobedience 

many were made sinners, 

so by the obedience of one 

shall many be made righteous.

Romans 5:20

King James Version

20 Moreover the law entered, 

that the offence might abound. 

But where sin abounded, 

grace did much more abound:

Romans 5:16-21

King James Version

21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, 

even so might grace reign 

through righteousness unto eternal life 

by Jesus Christ our Lord.

Here are the KEY phrases:

the Lord delivereth him out of them all

redemption through his blood

according to the riches of his grace

after the counsel of his own will

sealed with that holy Spirit of promise

by grace are ye saved through faith

the gift of God

justified by faith

through our Lord Jesus Christ

rejoice in hope of the glory of God

the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts

by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us

when we were yet without strength

Christ died for the ungodly

while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us

being now justified by his blood

we shall be saved from wrath through him

when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son

being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life

we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ

by whom we have now received the atonement

the free gift

grace of God

gift by grace

which is by one man, Jesus Christ

hath abounded unto many

the free gift is of many offenses unto justification

the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ

by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life

by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous

where sin abounded, grace did much more abound

as sin had reigned unto death, even so might grace reign

through righteousness unto eternal life

by Jesus Christ our Lord

It's all about GRACE -- a GIFT from GOD.

And FAITH, knowing we are saved.

Such is righteousness, through JUSTIFICATION.

Only through JESUS CHRIST.

GOD really understands our plight.

He is not indifferent to flesh, and weakness.

Psalm 78:39

King James Version

39 For he remembered that they were but flesh; 

a wind that passeth away, 

and cometh not again.

Only through His Son, JESUS, can we have the wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption we need.

1 Corinthians 1:30

King James Version

30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, 

who of God is made unto us wisdom, 

and righteousness, 

and sanctification, 

and redemption:

Something you will find helpful is another article we wrote in 2020:

"ABC's of SALVATION by J.D. Farag"

Related material:

CONFESSING our sins

Sin AWARENESS

GOD's MERCY

GOSPEL of SALVATION

GOD's PLAN of SALVATON

SALVATION

How do we become SANCTIFIED?

How to Reconcile With God

BORN AGAIN articles

Verses from Bible Gateway

BONUS verse: As I went to the Bible Gateway website to provide the link above, SPIRIT gifted me with a relevant verse:

Proverbs 14:34

King James Version

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: 

but sin is a reproach to any people.

Astounding!