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Click any of the following links to view/download these excellent, highly recommended FREE e-books (links will open in a new webpage):
So You Don't Want To Go To Church Anymore? - By Jake Colsen
Come Out Of Her My People - By Peter Whyte
The Great Ecclesiastical Conspiracy - By George Davis, Michael Clark and Kirk Pearson
The Naked Church - By Wayne Jacobsen
Who Are The Clergy? - By David Yeubanks
Modern Churchianity - By David Yeubanks
Galatians 98 - By Jim Minker
The Harlot Church System - By Charles Elliott Newbold, Jr.
The New Exodus - by Michael Clark & George Davis
When The Church Was Led Only By Laymen - by Gene Edwards
Should The Church Teach Tithing - By Russell Earl Kelly, PhD
"The clergy converted the simple teachings of Jesus into an engine for enslaving mankind and adulterated by artificial constructions into a contrivance to filch wealth and power to themselves... these clergy, in fact, constitute the real Anti-Christ." -Thomas Jefferson
"Lighthouses are more helpful than churches." -Benjamin Franklin
"Experience witnesseth that ecclesiastical establishments, instead of maintaining the purity and efficacy of religion, have had a contrary operation." -James Madison
"They [the clergy] believe that any portion of power confided to me, will be exerted in opposition to their schemes. And they believe rightly; for I have sworn upon the altar of God, Eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. But this is all they have to fear from me: and enough, too, in their opinion." -Thomas Jefferson
"Religion I found to be without any tendency to inspire, promote, or confirm morality, serves principally to divide us and make us unfriendly to one another." -Benjamin Franklin
"In every country and in every age, the priest has been hostile to liberty. He is always in alliance with the despot, abetting his abuses in return for protection to his own." -Thomas Jefferson
"Ecclesiastical establishments tend to great ignorance and corruption, all of which facilitate the execution of mischievous projects." -James Madison
"The blessed Religion revealed in the word of God will remain an eternal and awful monument to prove that the best Institutions may be abused by human depravity; and that they may even, in some instances, be made subservient to the vilest of purposes." -George Washington
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Hi everyone! Welcome to TruthForFree at JCFaith! I've been used to MySpace for so long that I haven't quite got the hang of this site yet. If you want to see the MySpace version of this page: CLICK HERE.
My name is Dave (in case you're wondering who author's the page). This site will feature articles/blogs pertaining to the pursuit of knowing Jesus; most specifically geared towards those who have felt a disconnect from traditional institutionalized religion. This site does NOT represent some kind of organized "ministry", nor does it claim to be necessarily authoritative in terms of the content presented. I am just a guy like anyone else. I love Jesus, but I'm weary of religion. I believe the Bible and follow Christ, but I do not identify with so much of what has come to be labeled as "Christian" today. I offer these articles & links (which are written by many different people besides myself) for your inspiration and thoughtful consideration. I hope that perhaps this page will serve as a means to connect a few brothers and sisters in Christ in cyberspace for means of genuine fellowship, fun, sharing testimony, and encouraging one another.
I'm a firm believer in "spirit & truth" as Jesus told us this is what God the Father desires (John 4:20-26). We should always be sincere and honest before Him and with each other. I mention this detail because I realize that some of the content that appears on this page may strike some traditional church-going folks as offensive, largely due to the fact that it doesn't fit within the construct of traditional organized religion. The objective is not to be "offensive" but to be real and completely transparent as well as stand firmly for what is true. While the theme here is mostly geared in a "spiritual" context, this page may also exhibit content of a personal nature because it's put together by a personal guy. ;) Believe it or not, I don't wear TruthForFree t-shirts all day and talk about God constantly, though His presence indeed continues with me throughout every part of every day and there is not a single thing in life that does not involve some measure of interaction with Him, whether privately or publically. I do not treat God as some untouchable being in outer space that I only think about on Sunday mornings. I remain aware of Him in every facet of my life, whether I'm sitting in front of a computer screen at work, having dinner with friends, enjoying a brewski, away on vacation, or writing blogs for MySpace. It's true I don't "do" church, but I believe in what the Bible calls the "ecclesia" (translated "church" in our English bibles), which is represented by those whom God has called to enter into relationship with Him. These are His people, His body, His "Church" - not according to what man calls a "church", which is nothing more than a building made with hands and a program with invented human doctrines. Because of this understanding, I relate to my family in God according to this truth - not according to denominations or affiliations with religious organizations.
I'm sure it probably doesn't need to be said that I do not at all think I have "arrived" spiritually. I am bodly aware of my own imperfection and need for God. Just ask anyone who knows me personally. ;) I couldn't hide behind a religious facade for long if I wanted to. Like anyone I have opinions, I sometimes stumble, make errors in judgment, struggle with pride, sometimes offend people unnecessarily, and can't always come right up with the answers to life I'm seeking... and a few times I get it right. ;) The point is though, I continue to seek and I continue to rest completely confident in God's grace and amazing love. If that sounds like something you can relate to, I'd love to meet ya. Ok, I'm done blabbing for now. hehehe...
Feel free to also check out the main TruthForFree website where there are lots more articles, downloads and resource links available. Thanks so much for visiting! Hope you enjoy the page. :)
w w w . t r u t h f o r f r e e . c o m
HE PAID IT ALL, SO WHY DO SAINTS CONTINUE
LISTENING TO THOSE WHO SAY IT'S NOT ENOUGH?
JESUS DIED, NOT JUST FOR OUR SINS, BUT FOR OUR RELIGION!
HE WHOM THE SON SETS FREE IS FREE INDEED!
(John 8:36; Galatians 5:1, 3:25-28)
ARE YOU SICK OF ORGANIZED RELIGION? SO IS GOD!
IT IS FOR FREEDOM THAT CHRIST SET US FREE!
"I can't stand your religious meetings. I'm fed up with your conferences and conventions. I want nothing to do with your religion projects, your pretentious slogans and goals. I'm sick of your fund-raising schemes, your public relations and image making. I've had all I can take of your noisy ego-music. When was the last time you sang to Me?" (Amos 5:21-23 The Message)
"He is the God who made the world and everything in it. Since He is Lord of heaven and earth, He doesn't live in man-made temples." (Acts 17:24 NLT)
"I'm after love that lasts, not more religion. I want you to know GOD, not go to more prayer meetings." (Hosea 6:6 The Message)
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to Me. Get away with Me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me--watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." (Matthew 11:28-30 The Message)
"So don't put up with anyone pressuring you in details of diet, worship services, or holy days. All those things are mere shadows cast before what was to come; the substance is Christ." (Colossians 2:16-17 The Message)
"His voice that time shook the earth to its foundations; this time--he's told us this quite plainly--he'll also rock the heavens: 'One last shaking, from top to bottom, stem to stern.' The phrase 'one last shaking' means a thorough housecleaning, getting rid of all the historical and religious junk so that the unshakable essentials stand clear and uncluttered." (Hebrews 12:26-27 The Message)
Jesus then left the Temple. As he walked away, His disciples pointed out how very impressive the Temple architecture was. Jesus said, "You're not impressed by all this sheer size, are you? The truth of the matter is that there's not a stone in that building that is not going to end up in a pile of rubble." (Matthew 24:1-2 The Message)
"However, the Most High doesn't live in temples made by human hands. As the prophet says, 'Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool. Could you ever build Me a temple as good as that?' asks the Lord. 'Could you build a dwelling place for Me? Didn't I make everything in heaven and earth?' You stubborn people! You are heathen at heart and deaf to the truth. Must you forever resist the Holy Spirit? But your ancestors did, and so do you!" (Acts 7:48-51 NLT)
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." (Galatians 5:1)
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