Satanic Religious Doctrines of the Last Days

We will limit this topic to the specific warning in First Timothy. Before we get to the passage in question, let us first jump to Paul's conclusion:

If you remind the brothers of these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished by the words of faith and of good doctrine, which you have followed closely.

-1 Timothy 4:6

We study this matter so we may strive to be "a good minister of Jesus Christ." 

To understand the warning, we must also recognize two other notes of context. First, we are in the post-Acts age. That should be very evident based on our look at marriage and Paul's differing instructions in 1 Corinthians 7 (in the Acts Age) along with the Lord's woe (in his earthly ministry to Israel) in Matthew 24 against what Paul instructs in 1 Timothy 5 (Post-Acts age). 

All three of these passages are in context of some sort of end times scenario. The Lord in Matthew 24 is answering a question from his disciples, "when will these things be, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?" Paul in 1 Corinthians 7 discourages marriage (and, by extension, children) because "the time is short." We are quick to add they neither the Lord nor Paul "forbid" marriage, they are advising in light of the terrible time at hand for Israel in the tribulation that being married (having children) will be an additional burden.

I say to the unmarried and widows that it is good for them if they live even as I am.... But if you marry, you have not sinned. And if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Nevertheless they will have trouble in this life, but I would spare you that.

-1 Corinthians 7:8, 28

 

Woe to those who are with child and to those who nurse in those days! Pray that your escape will not be in the winter or on the Sabbath. For then will be great tribulation, such as has not happened since the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever shall be.

-Matthew 24:19-21 

Therefore I desire that the younger women marry, bear children, manage the house, and give no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

-1 Timothy 5:14

Before we move on, I would also note that the Lord in Matthew 24 is addressing Israel. He tells us in Matthew 15 (seen also in his instructions for the preaching of the Gospel of the Kingdom in Matthew 10) that his earthly ministry was for Israel alone (15:24). The discourse in Matthew 24-25 is specifically in regard to prophecy concerning Israel. It must be understood in this context or fanciful interpretations will arise (as we have seen from the clergy class since very early on in this current age).

“So when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

-Matthew 24:15-16

But we must leave that there. Let us return to the opening f First Timothy chapter four:

Now the Spirit clearly says that in the last times some will depart from the faith and pay attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their consciences seared with a hot iron, forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods, which God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. For everything created by God is good, and not to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

-1 Timothy 4:1-5

If allow ourselves just  a straightforward application of this passage we will quickly see the demonic has overcome professing Christendom. Not only the doctrine of celibacy for the leading class of some but also the prohibitions. Christians across the spectrum take great pride is denying themselves during things like man's season of Lent.

The vast sex and molestation scandals we have seen in recent years exposing wickedness across American Catholic dioceses through her priesthood has been eye-opening. And the desperate attempt to point at other denominational sex scandals is an utter denial of Rome's claim to the "one true church outside of which there is no salvation" ("extra Ecclesiam nulla salus"). She claims to be the sole mediator between Christ and man but resorts to finger pointing at those she has historically condemned in order to try and claim they're no different than any other "denomination" (a concept not recognized by Rome). 

Thomas Aquinas (who R.C. Sproul unbelievably dubbed one of the greatest Christian minds) wrote:

“The unity of the Church exists primarily because of the unity of faith; for the [Catholic] Church is nothing else than the aggregate of the faithful. And because without faith it is impossible to please God, for this reason there is no room for salvation outside the Church. Now the salvation of the faithful is consummated through the sacraments of the Church, in which [sacraments] the power of the Passion of Christ is effective” 

(Source: Exposition Primae Decretalis ad Archdiaconum Tudertinum, ed. by Fr. R. Verardo, Opusculum Theologica, Vol. I, Marietta, Turin, 1954, p. 425).

The doctrine of salvation in the CC alone is a large one, but for context let me quote a few statements (we have noted some of these in other studies):

The Catholic Church has always taught that outside the Church there is no salvation (Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus). This doctrine has been solemnly defined by:

• The Fourth Lateran Council (1215)
• The Council of Florence (1439), Cantate Domino
• Pope Boniface VIII in 1302:

“We declare, say, define, and pronounce that it is absolutely necessary for the salvation of every human creature to be subject to the Roman Pontiff.”— Pope Boniface VIII, Unam Sanctam, 1302


The Council of Trent affirmed that salvation requires sanctifying grace, faith, and the sacraments, especially baptism.

“Those who are not within the Catholic Church... cannot be saved.”— The Catechism of the Council of Trent

“The greater number of adults perish.”— St. Alphonsus Liguori

-Source: true catholic faith dot com (quoting the originals) 

Since Vatican II (AD 1962-1965), the CC has become far more slippery with their tongues concerning salvation.  They play with words and concepts such as we find in  the documents of Vatican II (and as repeated in the current catechism):

Basing itself on Scripture and Tradition, the Council teaches that the Church, a pilgrim now on earth, is necessary for salvation: the one Christ is the mediator and the way of salvation; he is present to us in his body which is the Church. He himself explicitly asserted the necessity of faith and Baptism, and thereby affirmed at the same time the necessity of the Church which men enter through Baptism as through a door. Hence they could not be saved who, knowing that the Catholic Church was founded as necessary by God through Christ, would refuse either to enter it or to remain in it. -CCC 846

“The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the first place amongst whom are the Muslims; these profess to hold the faith of Abraham, and together with us they adore the one, merciful God, mankind’s judge on the last day.” -CCC 841

While having to affirm that salvation is found in the CC alone and the "necessity" of Baptism, Rome had to deal with Muslims (among others). The slippery words are "the plan of salvation also includes." This allows them the out in light of the obvious contradiction. Muslims are not excluded, but that does not touch the doctrine of the necessity of the CC. Of course, they dance all other this and around it and through it in so many ways in so many places (including in the words of "Saint" John Paul II), but we have covered these things elsewhere. 

We will leave that there. But we note these things again in context of the last days compromises, alliances, and false earthly kingdom that will be pursued more and more as we head towards the end of the current age. I will say here again, if I said any of these things about my church or theology, I would be labeled a heretic, and an apostate, and a false prophet while the entity that has slaughtered more Bible believing Christians than the Roman Empire (and celebrated the slaughters) gets a pass. Scrutiny and comparing scripture with scripture, in this one case, is condemned as "hate." This is not some wild accusations, many former Catholics suffered this charge in the 1990s as the ecumenical movement roared.

Popular Evangelical Bible teacher, Jack Van Impe, condemned those who would not join with Rome. He went as far as holding up the 1994 Catechism of the Catholic Church on his TV program and called it "the Word of God." A large Reformed newsletter condemned "vociferous ex-Catholics" for not joining the ecumenical bus. Chuck Colson, Pat Robertson, J. I. Packer, Os Guinness, and Bill Bright (among others) signed the 1994 document, "Evangelicals and Catholics Together." 

We will not (and cannot) dive into all the horrific Christ-denying doctrines of the Papists here. We only note a few as it is incredible how so many (especially among the Reformed) hold Aquinas (a demonic teacher) in such high regard. But that is the context of Paul's warning. The "doctrines of devils" which Paul warns will be imposed on the laity, will not come from the drug dealer or the Polytheistic religions, it will come in the name of Christ. The drug addict or the pagan cannot deceive as well as he who comes in the name of the Lord can. 

For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his [Satan's] ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

-2 Corinthians 11:13-15

And as I note to those silly Catholics who, in the name of "real" Catholicism, opposed Pope Francis (and now Pope Leo) at every turn. There is no such opposition allowed. We note again:

 

“The Church is one, holy, catholic, and also apostolic. We believe in her firmly and we confess with simplicity that outside of her there is neither salvation nor the remission of sins. . . . It is absolutely necessary for salvation that every human creature be subject to the Roman Pontiff”

-Pope Boniface VIII  

Since Garibaldi defeated the Papal armies in the late 19th century, Rome has sought to massage this, and the other utterly clear Papal and Conciliar decrees, to not mean what they clearly state. But, either directly or indirectly, the Pope and that system are the clearest representation of what Paul has warned against in his epistle.

But it is not to that system that I believe Paul refers, but rather to an unwitting and deceived Evangelical Trojan Horse that will capture the uniformed, those weakened by years of mishandling of scripture by the clergy class across the board.

We know the CC forbids their priests to marry (with rare exception) and we know they forbid the eating of meat on certain days. If one does eat meat on certain days, with full knowledge and intent of the heart, they teach that the eternal state of his soul is in danger of torture by God for eternity in "hell." 

We must note that the rules concerning the eating of meats have changed over the centuries. Until fairly recently the consumption of meat was forbidden on every Friday. In centuries past there were daily time elements and the restrictions and condemnations including other things beyond just meat. Currently, local bishops hold certain powers of binding and loosing over their dioceses. 

Millions upon millions were and are in slavery to a tiny clergy class. And it will only get worse as the last days progress. Those outside of Rome will align themselves for political or other purposes and the true believer will be shunned in the name of Christ. 

Man is almost incurably religious and superstitious (Acts 17:22). We see this in how the Greek mythological version of the afterlife permeates Christendom. The resurrection is lost. The true earthly plan is subdued and rejected. And a clergy class has risen up to keep billions in darkness.

So, while Rome will be behind much of the deception, as Paul notes in Philippians, the shaming and rejection will come from the deceived. Rome is ready to welcome the true believer as long as he buys the deception. If one does not, he will be turned over to his own for rejection. Rome will play the victim of his "hate" and his own brethren will mock him to scorn and reject him as a hindrance to the "kingdom."

Now the Spirit clearly says that in the last times some will depart from the faith and pay attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their consciences seared with a hot iron, forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods, which God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. For everything created by God is good, and not to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. If you remind the brothers of these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished by the words of faith and of good doctrine, which you have followed closely. But refuse profane and foolish myths. Instead, exercise in the ways of godliness. For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable in all things, holding promise for the present life and also for the life to come. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance. For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

-1 Timothy 4:1-10

Note again, the false doctrines will arise from among those who "depart from the faith and pay attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons." 

We must incorporate these ideas into our discernment:

• Some spirits are religiously seductive
• Some doctrines from professed believers are demonic
• Some ministers are ministers of Satan
• Satan presents himself as an Angel of Light

In the Acts age, Paul concerned himself with avoiding and denouncing both physical adultery and spiritual adultery.  

I would to God you could bear with me a little in my folly. Indeed, bear with me. For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy. For I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. But I fear that somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve through his trickery, so your minds might be led astray from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he who comes preaches another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if you receive another spirit, which you have not received, or another gospel, which you have not accepted, you might submit to it readily enough.

-2 Corinthians 11:1-4

There is one gospel in the current age (as we just studied). I see the last days a confused "gospel" the doctrines of men mixed with commandments meant of other ages for other callings. Beware, the deception will be enticing and will appeal to our best (carnal) natures.