The Truth About Christianity That Nobody Tells You

[@avoiceinthedesert]

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[@jayrosales1395]

God is nature, this is in first place why everyone work for God, some against it others in favour of. The real teachings are TRUTH LOVE , Anyone who has read the bible will witness the 'only message' that institutions could not distort. unfortunately, most people believe in the institutions that glorify evil doings. for instance the bible and other books from Abrahamic followers have been translated by the most intolerant, barbaric & bloodthirsty ''Rulers'' ''Clergy'' ''Pharisees'' . How possible is that the religions who predicate ''truth and love'' are the creators of ideological wars, persecutions and hatred? This comment might get deleted but for the reader, please, look at history with broad perspective and reflex, stop supporting evil doings, there is a reason why they killed Jesus, the reason most fail to understand is because a millennia of persecutions, indoctrination, torture & fear to GOD. The truth GOD is nature, and just admiring, respect and observe its own creations is the bless we have.

[@dbear6083]

Thank you. - Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." - Amen!

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Here is a video on that very verse, John 14:6. bit.ly/2Igml8W

[@AlexandruRusu]

Amen

[@mikeyengland6363]

@@avoiceinthedesert- Hey! You said no links , I’m reporting you to... oh. As you were. Just kidding mate, God bless all our brothers and sisters in Christ. Revelation would ruin the simplistic minded woke- who knew!? We stand in Christ.

[@malcolmxaiver6521]

So why in the first testament God said I am the alpha and the omega. There is no one beside me?

[@BobbyOfEarth]

@@malcolmxaiver6521 ..because the Gnostic Gospels, the dual nature of Jesus and of Humanity were retracted from the bible and lost during the burning of the books. But wait.. The Nag Hammadi library hid the "Chenoboskion Manuscripts" and the "Gnostic Gospels" ..so all is not lost.

[@salvadorhernandez3404]

So true! Religion has taken over and people worship and believe in religion and man's ideas as well as watered down twisted doctrines instead of having a personal relationship with our Lord Yeshua Hamashiach (Jesus Christ)...... But it has been foretold that people would fall away from the truth and believe in false doctrine of man. We are living in the last days!!

[@avoiceinthedesert]

We try pretty hard not to water it down here. Take a look at this one to get an idea about how strongly we believe the things that Jesus said. bit.ly/MostHatedJesusTeaching

[@1grfield]

Jesus said you must be born again. We become born again when we repent and trust in His work on the cross. That is when you are born into Gods family and you belong to Him. This is what He taught and the Bible tells us. That message has been consistent even if some preachers are not.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

You are stating categorically what you think being born again means; but it doesn't say that in the Bible. Please think a little more deeply about what the Bible actually says. Here is a link to a video on being born again: bit.ly/3bM4bZT

[@cr7069]

@@avoiceinthedesert actually the Bible does say that.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

@@cr7069 Jesus said you must be born again. After that, everything else Garfield said is just putting words into Jesus' mouth. Here is a link to another video from the same chapter: bit.ly/2RGcoY8

[@cr7069]

@@avoiceinthedesert so what does it meant to be born again to you?

[@avoiceinthedesert]

@@cr7069 I'll put a link to a video I made on being born again, at the end of this post. Basically, it's about letting go of all your previous ideas (especially your religious ones) and sitting at the feet of Jesus, whose teachings will turn your whole world inside-out. If you come to him like a little child, letting him change you, you will be turned into a whole new creation. Not just some superficial magic prayer that supposedly "saves" you without any change, but a real change that comes from listening to Jesus himself. Try it. Start with the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) just for starters, thinking about how your life would be different if you were to take that sermon seriously. bit.ly/3bM4bZT

[@joshuacarpenter8451]

It really takes more than getting excited to know this revelation from God and getting glad about it. I pray that anyone that hears this message have the courage to act on it rather than just merely spectators. I've heard this the first time it was released and until now have not acted on it. I have not taken up the cross as Jesus have instructed. But as days goes by I can feel his directions in my life that eventually gets me to where he wanted me to be. Because his words does not come back to him null and void.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Arthur, my address is AVIDmoderator1 at gmail dot com. I think you have contact addresses both in the U.S. and in The Philippines. If you have lost them, please write to me again. Otherwise, just write back to the people who have already written to you.

[@jessicaconner80]

How do you "Take up the cross" new Christian I'm sorry ☺

[@avoiceinthedesert]

@@jessicaconner80 Good question, because some people assume it means little more than getting out of bed on Sunday morning to attend a church service (or maybe to stop smoking). In fact, the cross was a torturous death for Jesus, and he calls on his followers to forsake everything they have, including their own lives for him. Whether we die as martyrs or not, he wants us to start living our lives in his service, and not as the rest of the world does (i.e. working for money). Please check out this video, which examines this most hated teaching of Jesus. bit.ly/MostHatedJesusTeaching

[@MeMe777777777]

*** " We Were Born 2 Succeed But Programmed 2 FAIL " {{ The TRUTH May Hurt, But The LIES Will KILL Ya }.. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 🙏

[@avoiceinthedesert]

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[@andrevdwesthuizen6132]

Definitions of "success" differ✌️

[@Godislove902]

What Jesus says is actually simple, but we have to get rid of that old person 🙏🙏🙏

[@avoiceinthedesert]

My experience has been that, when we listen to and at least TRY to obey Jesus, THAT is the best way to deal with "that old person". bit.ly/354BbvW

[@time_2_get_ready]

NOBODY tells us? Except you? Polease! - Jesus said, "When the Spirit of Truth comes, He will guide you in to all Truth."

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Anna, you come across as someone who wants to start an argument. I would love to learn of others who are teaching people to obey the teachings of Jesus as contained in the four gospels. Until I do, I will not be convinced that the "Spirit of Truth" is in them. bit.ly/3aTimMJ

[@deannalea1515]

I wish there was a like button for every time I have watched this!

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Thank you, Deanna. I just upvoted you for that nice comment! :o)

[@demonvalentine1]

Thank you for posting this. It is shocking that so many people are so easily tricked into behaving against their own common sense with the current state of politics being more akin to Demagoguery!

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Nikk, it's not so much a comment on politics, as a comment on religion in today's world. But I would agree that people who should be listening to God are all getting dragged into fighting over politics. Is that what you are saying? Here is a link to what I see as having been left out of the so-called Christian approach. bit.ly/2XubgZC

[@demonvalentine1]

@@avoiceinthedesert Thank you for the quick reply. Yes that is more, or less, the point I was driving at, but I also mean the preachers in modern churches and the way it seems they have 'guided' their flock in the wrong direction, and sold them out, based on governmental dictats and fearmongering.

[@GinaJMlbrn]

I just discovered your channel and I absolutely love your videos. I’m currently watching every one of them. God bless you brother. 💯❤️

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Great to hear that. Please stay in touch.

[@richardpotter6313]

I was drawn here from a link in the comments section. With that being said- Uncle Frank has put forth rules about proselytizing ....and on Oct 31st, 2017, every member of the World Council of Churches agreed and signed an accord saying that the protest is over. 🤣 The whole world wondered about the beast. It's much simpler than we think. They have agents and have infiltrated every denomination, govt, entertainment industry, banking, education ...name it. Dug in like an Alabama tick while we slumber and sleep.

[@jasmineconnell5985]

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[@michaeljohnson1157]

THIS IS A GREAT AND TOTALLY⭐ MAGNIFICENT Video. A Voice In The 🏜 Desert.....bravo***

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Thanks, Michael!

[@sheldonmeadows6142]

I am an elderly man who has been "searching' for the truth most of my adult life. There have been a few times that I actually thought I had found it. Never once was it put to me that it was as simple as being obedient to my Lords teachings. There were always explainations of those teaching that made them anything but simple. As I try to divest myself of my worldly goods and live by faith alone, and being obedient to the things that have been marginalized of Jesus teaching, I look for ways to be more focused in my efforts to be obedient. Constant prayer for direction has become my most important resource, but I do regard your videos as helpful in clearing away the fog and confusion that has resulted from following men instead of God. Even though your words have the ring of truth to me,I still have the concern that it is possible for me to fall back in the pattern of depending on others. Any thoughts or ideas you might have to share would be deeply appreciated. I am sure that in reading my post that there is evidence of continued confusion on my part. Thank you for your hard work and efforts to reach hearts, and I am sure that you will be richly blessed for your work on Christs behalf.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

On another thread I have suggested that you get in touch with us, with a view to possibly working with us. It's true that one of the risks in working with others is that we will become too dependent on the others. But I think there is a far greater risk of being too hooked on our own opinions if we choose to work on our own. Even the 12 apostles were sent out two by two; so I think God recognises that we all benefit at least a little from peer group pressure, providing it is pressure to do what we basically want to do in the first place, which is to grow spiritually, and to become more and more like Christ. Here's a link to another video, about the specific topic of living together. bit.ly/hatedD

[@alicebjorgtryggvason6833]

🌷🌿🙏🌿🕯️🌿Thank you for sharing this wisdom So true . Thank you 🙏

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Thanks for your encouragement.

[@MrRobertsturges]

Zac Poonen and our church , has taught the importance of Jesus teachings for 50 years, There are some teaching truth

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Please listen to just two minutes from Zac (2:00 to 4:00) on this video (link below) of his, to get an idea of how much he believes the teachings of Jesus. People everywhere SAY that their churches teach obedience to Jesus... until you look more closely. Every single time Jesus says something (e.g. forsake all you own, as in Luke 14;33) their ministers just boldly tell you, "No, don't do it. I know better." kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5PVpp6rnp2BqNE

[@damiendaviswatchmanofephra2660]

And they weary the Saints, i preach Christ crucified..... .

[@avoiceinthedesert]

I'm not sure how this relates to the video. Could you explain a little more?

[@Lezzjam]

I'm searching for the real truth in salvation. There's so many teachings and idea's in the matter and have prayed to gain assurance in knowing I'm gaining an eternity with the creator and not having to suffer the second death:/

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Mark, I see that you have been a subscriber here for four years. I don't know how many videos you have watched in that time, but I'm going to assume you have watched this one you are commenting on. It doesn't go into detail, but it says what virtually every video on this channel says in one way or another, and that is that the Jesus of the four gospels is our only hope of salvation. Technically, virtually every church in the world will agree with that. So I'm not asking you to believe something that the others are openly contradicting. Have you got that clear? Okay. So all you do from that point on is listen to what we have to say, and what anyone else has to say, and you ask yourself, "Which one is pushing Jesus, and which one is pushing something else." It's not rocket science, Friend! bit.ly/37XhjuR

[@enterintogodsrestaspiritua6038]

That was good! YES! We need to pay attention to the actual teachings of Jesus & embrace the living words He quickens in us; the Sermon on the Mt being kingdom principles we can live by through His Spirit within, as an perfect foundational example. Seeing the image of the cornerstone with those words reminded me of this and the inner vision I received below: May I add, in 1989 I wrote down an inner vision of the future of the church & part of Fathers plans to transform her; I think it relates. This is how it began: "While in prayer the Lord gave me a vision of a Holy temple fully destroyed, except for the foundation. The foundation left standing was the chief cornerstone which I understood represented Jesus Christ & Fathers messages which came through Him. The rest of the stones left were those God had placed through His Prophets & Apostles of old & through the outpourings of His Spirit since. I was aware a tidal wave had wiped everything else out so all which remained was God's work & not mans. I knew the temple represented the Bride of Christ. Father Himself had swept His hand over His Holy Temple, His church. knocking down that which was not in Christ's image but was a work of the flesh inspired by vain imaginations & inherited traditions, rooted in fears, legalistic teachings & not His love. I was given understanding the church as we knew it at then would no longer exist in the future. God was unfolding His eternal plan for her; she was about to go through a season of weakness, powerlessness for some, fiery trials for many, to empty her to receive that which was coming, an outpouring of His Spirit far greater than man has known to date."

[@avoiceinthedesert]

I think God is preparing his people quite independently of the institutional church, which has been off the rails for many centuries. bit.ly/2XubgZC

[@msas5404]

I can't say for certain, but I'm pretty sure that if you tell people want to hear, they'll follow; whereas if you tell people what they need to hear, they'll condemn... if they don't like what they're hearing, at least. After all, nobody wants to recognize their own flaws... but what happens when people finally do recognize their own flaws, face their own flaws, focus on their own flaws, and then work relentlessly to fix their own flaws? We will all be flawed forever but the strive for perfection, though ultimately futile, will lead to a far more rapid evolution in a person than no attempt for perfection at; using acceptance as an excuse. No pride.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Here's a link that further elaborates what you have just said. It's called "Convenient Doctrines": bit.ly/36fTS0v

[@jasmineconnell5985]

Amen. No pride 🙏

[@tieneke1234musch]

I am a child of GOD tru Yeshua HIS offer.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Does this have anything to do with the video?

[@christtech9115]

That was a good video. A lot of people who call themselves Christian don't actually read the bible. I've read, and been in discussions where Christians point other Christians or new believers to books other then the bible to learn about Jesus. It sounds like you've been a Christian for a long time. You are correct in saying that false prophets and teachings have infutrated the body of Christ. Jesus said it would happen and that the very elect would be decieved if possible. The Apostle Paul also warned the church that ravenous wolf's would sneak in and try to corrupt God's flock. I agree we should be on our guard against false teachings. As I listened to your video, The story of the prophet Elijah kept popping into my mind. Elijah had a similar perspective about the lack of God fearing people he encountered in his journeys. However, I think you left out one variable that can't be measured by observation. You left out the mind of God. God told the prophet Elijah that he has reserved for himself 7 thousand who have not bowed their knee to the false Gods of this world. That leaves me to believe in the possibility that every 1 out of 450 people, God has reserved for himself. I always keep in mind, that even though I can't see it in many of the people who preach, and teach God's word, God always has a remnant choosen by Grace. The scriptures say that the creation waits in eager expectation for the child of God to be revealed. When I think about Romans 8:9, it reminds to keep my eyes, ears, and heart open for like minded disciples of Christ who I can fellowship with. I look for Believers who love God's word, and want to serve the Lord with all their mind, all their heart, and all their soul. Matthew 24:24 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Matthew 7:15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. Acts 20:29-30 I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flockEven from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them. Romans 11:3-5 “Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars; I am the only one left, and they are trying to kill me"? And what was God’s answer to him? “I have reserved for myself seven thousand who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. Isaiah 55:8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. Romans 8:19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Great post, although it far exceeds our recommended 100-word limit. So what do you think about this particular commandment: bit.ly/MostHatedJesusTeaching

[@kirstybatia777]

I agree that Jesus teachings are hard, but they are sooo very good not a thing in this world is comparable. I also loved your teaching on our Lords "exagerations". I also think its worth taking into account where Jesus comes from and how the sense of humour of people from those parts is quite different to our western sense of humour. I almost always encounter Jesus as both serious and literal, but with an indescribable humour that I really love. The sermon on the mount is quite special and Matthew 5:27-30 where he says its better to cut out your eye or cut off your hand. I see Jesus as being very serious (and funny because obviously our salvation is worth everything and anything) and anyone who doubts or can't accept His teaching MUST still love their lives and not truly want Jesus enough to walk the narrow path.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Thank you for the comments. Have you watched this video, about the most hated teaching of Jesus? bit.ly/MostHatedJesusTeaching

[@kirstybatia777]

@@avoiceinthedesert Thanks for your response. I believe I have seen it before, but the word "HATE" and "Jesus teachings" together still do not sit well with me, this is just personal preference however. For me It is the holy spirit that convicts one of sin and the goodness of God that causes one to repent. Pharisees

[@andrevdwesthuizen6132]

So it is. The REAL revolution is within

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Luke here. Here is a video we made that you might find interesting: "The Systems of Man vs God's Eternal Kingdom": bit.ly/KingdomofGod1433

[@yourkingdomcomeyourwillbedone]

From 1:41 - 2:21 - You too must hold yourself to this standard… Do you view yourself as the worst sinner of all and the one most in need of saving? Have you stopped looking outside of yourself to point fingers and have become truly aware of your own sins with deep humility and contrition? Do you carry your cross daily, struggling with repentance and fighting with the flesh nature of your old man? Do you also believe that you have never met Jesus or that you have met him but have rejected him? In Luke 6:42 it says: "How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye."

[@avoiceinthedesert]

It always amazes me how people can lecture me on not judging, when I'm doing my best to judge by the standards that Christ gave, and, at the same time, totally ignore the fact that they, too, are judging, albeit a lot more unfairly. So who is straining at gnats, them? or me? bit.ly/2XubgZC

[@yourkingdomcomeyourwillbedone]

@@avoiceinthedesert How is making a video telling everyone that they either don't know Jesus or have rejected him "doing your best to judge by the standards that Christ gave"? I'm not judging you more unfairly at all... The only reason why I rebuked you is because your video hurt my spirit and made me question my faith... Like it probably has done to a lot of believers who watched it... Something to think about.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

@@yourkingdomcomeyourwillbedone So I made you question your faith! Whoopee! Victory. It's something even Jesus had a hard time getting those damn religious hypocrites who fought him to question. Something to think about. Here's a little video called "Question Your Salvation". bit.ly/3tlM2eq

[@whateverman_]

This is one of my go to videos to share to people. Thanks, Voice...

[@avoiceinthedesert]

It certainly has been viewed a lot. One valid criticism, however, is that it is mostly just an introduction, stating that the teachings of Jesus have been left out of what we get dished up in church each week. Here's a good one that becomes more specific, called "The Elephant in the Bible". bit.ly/2XubgZC

[@johnpatriki5722]

The claim, "the whole world has never met Jesus or if he has, has rejected him." to make this statement you have to know every human being and all knowledge. A prerogative which belongs to God alone. We can all make the claim that "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, "because it scriptural. But as to who is justified or not justified before God, this does not belong to us.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

By your reasoning, no one is allowed to say "The whole world" except God. Get serious! We often say "the whole world", even though we don't know every single individual in it. It's a bit like the Bible saying that the Antichrist causes everyone on Earth to receive a mark in their hand or in their forehead. There are exceptions, but they are so rare, that they are not worth mentioning. What I think YOU want to do, is to assume that you and your church and your friends are OK spiritually, even if many others are not. But I would challenge you to show me someone who is teaching people to literally obey Jesus today, like their salvation depends on it. I'm sure they exist, but it can become a lifetime task just trying to find one or two. Before you assume you have found an exception, please watch this video about some very fundamental facts that are almost certainly going to be missing from what they preach and practice: bit.ly/2XubgZC

[@johnpatriki5722]

@@avoiceinthedesert Using the phrase the 'whole world' can be used of course. But in context you make the claim the whole world has never met Jesus. On what basis do you know that this is true and whether people are not following the teachings of Jesus? I asked this respectfully.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

@@johnpatriki5722 John, please watch this video. I call it "The Elephant in the Bible". Basically, it's about the Jesus whom (virtually) no one has met in today's world. When I have met exceptions (i.e. people who really HAVE met the Jesus of the four gospels), they know immediately what I am talking about. We've seen all the hype and boasts of people who say they "know" Jesus, but once you have actually listened to him in the four gospels, and started to follow him as the first Christians did, it makes perfect sense that he is going to tell the entire apostate church world that he never knew them on Judgement Day. bit.ly/2XubgZC

[@johnpatriki5722]

@@avoiceinthedesertI prefer that you answer the two questions I posed.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

@@johnpatriki5722 John, what I wrote, and what appears in that video overwhelmingly answers your one questions (posed twice). My basis for saying that the whole world has never met Jesus is that I have met him, and I cannot find anyone who even cares what he actually said. The reason I have asked you to watch the video is because it spends five or ten minutes introducing you to that same Jesus. Are you scared to meet him? bit.ly/2XubgZC

[@tedhibbard6320]

Your a great christian preacher.The best of the best.Its so cool to agree with your teachings.Their are only 10 honest preachers in the world and your one of them.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Well, there you go! You just ruined my chances of winning a humility award! lol

[@tedhibbard6320]

@@avoiceinthedesert I had a accident and lost my life.I had this out of body experience, I love Jesus but dont know any christians.The Holyspirit wants me to check out your church.I can fly anywhere in the world to worship

[@avoiceinthedesert]

@@tedhibbard6320 Please write to me, Ted: AVIDmoderator1 at gmail dot com. Here is the second part to the documentary about how we live: bit.ly/2OetM3W

[@robyn2v1]

Can't fly to Australia pal, borders are shut. Hallelujah 😅

[@michaeljohnson1157]

Stay in the Glorious ⭐BOOK OF MATTHEW 📖

[@avoiceinthedesert]

It's a great book!

[@michaeljohnson1157]

Repent and be WATER 💧 BAPTIZED...ALSO !!!

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Have you seen our other video on water baptism? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on it: bit.ly/BaptismHolySpirit

[@michaeljohnson1157]

@@avoiceinthedesert i will watch Your magnificent VIDEO...THANK YOU DEAR PEOPLE....MJ

[@carolinaterri3569]

Thank you for directing me here to the introduction video. I will certainly be viewing the rest of the videos. I can relate to the content of the two I have seen and look forward to the insight from watching more. 🙏✝️

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Glad it was helpful! It' not the most watched, but this one is one of my favourites. It's called "The Cornerstone is Coming". bit.ly/32UWzRq

[@josephlario1818]

Pray That I Will Keep The Laws Of God Live In Harmony With My Neighbors Read The Bible That The Lord Will Bless My Home Life Health That My Faith Charity Love Will Grow Stronger Prayer In Schools That I Will Overcome My Bad Habits Flee Evildoers Reflect On The Passion Death Of Jesus Christ That I Will Practice Righteous Behavior Clean Speech Godly Actions Giving Praise Thanksgiving To The Lord

[@avoiceinthedesert]

It seems a little strange that you should write out the prayer for me in so much detail, when you could just pray it yourself... secretly, the way that Jesus told us to do. bit.ly/2POvpG0

[@debbyduarte2334]

You spoke but you didnt say what his teachings were

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Ah, very good for spotting that! It is just an introduction for what follows in the next half dozen videos in particular. Here is a link to the "Teaching of Jesus Playlist", which follows on from this introduction. bit.ly/TOJlist

[@VegetoStevieD]

He wants you to keep clicking on more videos, just like other KZbinrs. Edit: He did have an image of a cornerstone on a building, pointing to the 'Sermon on the Mount' though. It would be unfair not to credit him for that. You can look it up and read it right now if you want to.

[@Mike-ie8np]

Before Moses the Hebrews had like six hundred and something , Laws-comandments But then Moses received the 10 commandments... But Jesus have us but 2 Love God with all your heart And love your neighbor as yourself

[@lightofeastafrica8017]

​​@@Mike-ie8npJesus gives much more than two commands

[@mr.milehi9883]

I agree with all of the points in this video. Yet, I believe there are a handful of Christian brethren who really do tell the truth. Without the artificial JESUS LOVES YOU NO MATTER WHAT tro.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Part of. the truth is that we are not to let people call us "Mr." bit.ly/2UxFZ7T But, that bit of truth aside, do you honestly know of anyone who is teaching people to obey all the other things that Jesus told his disciples to do? bit.ly/2XubgZC

[@dumbchannelwelcomeD]

I'm going to keep it real, this is something they will not tell in church , im a sinner , I keep it real , but ima pray in my room alone and to se if I can just live free and live in a forest or something, far away from people because this life we live in is sad , for real nobody doesn't help or love 1 another, this earth is cold

[@avoiceinthedesert]

God wants us to do more than just "escape" the system. He wants us to go out there and offer it an alternative... the kingdom of heaven! Please check out this video about the Great Commission: bit.ly/2wQp2f6

[@dumbchannelwelcomeD]

@@avoiceinthedesert thanks brother, please pray for me to stay strong and try my best to listen and obey him blessings bro

[@DeadWing324]

I love you. I hope me saying that helped.

[@salihmirac5578]

Isolation can be a powerful tool, you could use this to your advantage

[@courtneygriffin3466]

I agree with you. There seems to be a lot of unregenerate people who believe they are Christians. The road is narrow….probably more narrow than we all think. But your video makes it sound like NOBODY has it right. God has a remnant held safely in His hands, true Christ followers who worship in spirit and in truth. Listen to John MacArthur and Alistair Begg….and a few others. They teach God’s words very carefully and completely.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Luke here. Hmm, I'm glad you liked the video, Courtney, but I'm worried that we might not be on the same page about problems in the churches. On this channel, we are trying to encourage people to obey the teachings of Jesus. We feel that the churches, including Macarthur and Begg, have ignored the teachings of Jesus, despite whatever other good or true things they might say in their ministries. The following video should explain more clearly what I mean: "The Most Hated Teaching of Jesus": bit.ly/hatedteaching

[@Staystrong123]

What? I'm born again, led by the holy spirit, sharing the gospel at any time, pray regularly, a living relationship with Christ, Church is the body, I've never heard anything you're talking about in my church

[@avoiceinthedesert]

I can fully appreciate, Friend, that you have not heard what I'm talking about (i.e. obedience to the teachings of Jesus) in your church. You are not alone. Here is a video which explains how this cover-up of the teachings of Jesus is universal: bit.ly/2XubgZC

[@matthewprice6260]

Amen

[@avoiceinthedesert]

:D

[@matthewprice6260]

@@avoiceinthedesert me amandagail counry as hellO

[@MyBizzle23]

You said you weren't promoting anyone. Uh, yes you did - Jesus - Amein to that brother.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Thanks, Damon. Actually, I always feel a bit embarrassed about that line, as I have tended to promote people at least get in contact with me or other members of our community since then. It's just that, at the time, we had pretty much given up hope of getting anyone else to live like we do. bit.ly/2uL9g48

[@lindapreston9117]

I found one! Pastor John MacArthur Grace Community Church California!!!

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Luke here. Have you seen this one?: "The Most Hated Teaching of Jesus": bit.ly/hatedteaching Is you church teaching and practicing what is covered in this video?

[@mabel5319]

Amen! I agree with this message of truth. YESHUA is the only way, there is no other. HE is not a religion, tradition, doctrine, or church organization. HE is the only begotten son of YHVH. The FATHER tells us, this is my SON, hear HIM. When YESHUA called the disciples, HE said, follow ME. May all glory, reverence and honor be to YHVH.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Have you watched other videos about the things that Yeshua taught? bit.ly/MostHatedJesusTeaching

[@mabel5319]

@@avoiceinthedesert I mostly study HIS words/bible. I try not to watch too many videos because there are many unbiblical messages/teachings out there. I believe that knowing and understanding scripture is important and vital for a believers walk, otherwise we don't learn to discern truth from lies. I follow YESHUA and am learning to allow HIM to lead me through HIS SPIRIT OF TRUTH.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

@@mabel5319 Mabel, I'm calling you out on that. You start by saying that you agree with what this video says, i.e. about Yeshua being the only way, and you follow it up with a lot of praise for Yeshua. But then I suggest you watch the next video, which covers some of the actual teachings of Yeshua, and suddenly you are too spiritual to watch videos. Are you serious?. You came here BECAUSE you watch videos. And you have every reason to believe that this is a good place to hear someone actually supporting Yeshua in what he taught, but you don't want to watch it. "Knowing and understanding scripture" is a far cry from listening to Yeshua and doing what he said. So my guess is that you spend all your time listening to anyone else except Yeshua. Please convince me that I am wrong!

[@mabel5319]

@@avoiceinthedesert brother if you read what I wrote, my exact words were that I try not to watch too many videos, not that I don't watch them. I believe that people need to understand scripture first. If they don't have a personal relationship with YESHUA, and watch only videos, then they can get caught up in all kinds of false teachings because they have not trained themselves to discern. That can only come with spending personal, quality time with the FATHER.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

@@mabel5319 I saw what you wrote Mabel, and that is why I replied. Did you see what *I* wrote?

[@DreamAngel1967]

God promises to bring everything to light that's been done in secret and it's happening and God Almighty himself is going to handle it and deal with it. We don't need to fear anything but God and you can rest assured that God is in control and he is the one that's pouring out this information to the people because we are God's people amen

[@avoiceinthedesert]

"Because we are his people." Do you know that this is what religious people everywhere are saying? And every one of them has supposedly inside "information". I suggest that we all need to listen to Jesus a lot more closely before we make too many assumptions about being one of "his people". bit.ly/MostHatedJesusTeaching

[@carlbelgon4267]

Telling people what they want to hear doesn't make it true

[@avoiceinthedesert]

So true!

[@johnnyclark7830]

I am trying to find which video on this channel is the most recent one narrated by the person on this video. I will find it eventually without help, just looking for a shortcut. Is this narrator still with us or has he " retired " ? God bless you all .

[@avoiceinthedesert]

You will find a big overlap between one narrator and the next. I felt led by God to stop doing the recordings in September, 2018, but I had a lot of recordings already in the pipeline, and so they kept coming out over the next year, while the present narrator took over for me. I still write most of the scripts, although I have been trying to encourage others of our members to write stuff, as I TRY to "retire". Many people imagine that the "message" has changed because the voice has changed, or that I have taken some turn for the worse because I say something that they find uncomfortable. But in most cases, I think they just have not been listening closely enough since the beginning. bit.ly/NoNeedMe

[@johnnyclark7830]

Thanks for replying to my inquiry about you and providing the link to the video: You don't need me .

[@salesmcsaleson9285]

He never once stated what was different. The video just ends.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Good observation, Friend. I have always been amazed that this video has been so popular, because it is really just the INTRODUCTION for a playlist of the actual teachings of Jesus. Here is a link to the next video, where I start with what is the simplest (though maybe not the easiest) of Jesus' demands on his followers: bit.ly/2UxFZ7T

[@semisemicoloncolon]

I don't understand why you're assuming everyone who watches the video isn't a true believer of christ and his teachings. Is that not what you're doing?

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Ha! I am deliberately stirring you. Someone has said that, if you throw a stick at a pack of dogs, the one that yelps is the one that you hit. Imagine a church where one woman in the whole church prays fervently, many hours a day, for the church and for the whole world. Then, one day, the pastor gets up and preaches a powerful sermon about the need for prayer, stating that there are a lot of problems in the church because people are not praying. And even more problems in the world because people are not praying. He rants and raves about the need for more prayer. Do you think that woman is going to stand up and rebuke the pastor for not making allowances for her as an exception? No, of course not! So, if I say that there is not one church in the entire world that is following anything that Jesus said, and your church IS doing its best to follow everything that Jesus said, do you think they would see me as a friend or as an enemy? Here is another video that takes the simplest and most objectively measurable teaching of Jesus that I could think of, and rates the churches on the bases of that one teaching (which, of course, is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of all that Jesus taught). bit.ly/2UxFZ7T

[@semisemicoloncolon]

@@avoiceinthedesert okay, thank you very much for responding. Honestly, I'm not sure if they would see you as a friend or an enemy... it feels like you're sort of invalidating their efforts, but I don't feel it's a very christian thing to be calling one another an enemy? I apologize that I'm not understanding.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

@@semisemicoloncolon Oh well, maybe it's not God's will for you to understand just yet. Thank you for stopping by.

[@semisemicoloncolon]

@@avoiceinthedesert hm, okay, well thank you regardless

[@AvarClan]

The son of man was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel. But i agree, Jesus (as) is most ignored figure in Christianity.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

While Jesus SAID that (e.g. to the Syro-Phoenecian woman), in the end, he helped plenty of people who were not from the House of Israel. Even Samaritans and Galileeans were largely considered non-Jews, yet Jesus repeated helped and commended such people.

[@Yet333]

Clever opening.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Thank you. Actually, the whole video is just an introduction to the Teachings of Jesus playlist: bit.ly/TOJlist

[@KateSpadeAddict]

So was this video supposed to have any information in it? Or was it just introductory of other videos with actual information?

[@avoiceinthedesert]

You are correct. This is just the introduction to the "Teachings of Jesus" playlist, as indicated by the number 1 in the lower left corner. Here is a link to the rest of the playlist: bit.ly/TOJlist

[@rollingthunderstorm_72]

Hi, why do we have so many Preachers and Pastors who start their own ministries? Shouldn't all Catholics/ Christians adhere to the scriptures in the Bible. Thank You.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

The Bible is a very big book, written by a lot of different people over a long period of time. So there are thousands of differences of opinions about nearly everything in it. But I think the biggest problem is something I equate with that word "ministry". What it means in practice is "a way to make money for yourself, while coming across as being religious". Everyone is building their own kingdom, and trying to turn it into a profitable venture. But, if people would just stick with the teachings of Jesus, it would be many times harder to split up into different factions. Sadly, it is the teachings of Jesus that they are all most united on... united AGAINST them. Check out this video, which compares some of the teachings of Jesus with what you will hear from most churches: bit.ly/2RwNIRo

[@ahtisham8073]

9:14 the creator of this universe sent the prophet ❤️ and we muslims love him and we believe he will come back

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Thank you. That is very encouraging to me. Do you have a rough idea about what percentage of Muslims actually feel that positively toward Jesus?

[@ahtisham8073]

@@avoiceinthedesert 100% for sure

[@nookgal]

Wow! Fabulous thread, so much positiveness and kindness towards one another. Highly intelligence minds, love the respect , its not only by faith but by our deeds towards one another is what God will judges each of us by. 'Treat others the way u want them to treat u, Love ur enemies more than urself, be kind, respectful, and honest, for in the end, its God's to decide, ,,right? Brilliant work Paul!! Superb content, bless u :)

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Thank you.

[@derektilley8126]

Think this is a little off kilter, as Jesus always showed the glory to be with Jehovah. The reason I use God's name is because there are many gods and in a room full of God's calling out God save me wouldn't be much use!

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Imagine a room full of mothers, and a child walks out and cries out "Mama!" Do you think his mother will have a problem knowing which mother he is referring to? bit.ly/2NEIyDB

[@simongarribaldi9267]

Interesting. Are you one of these people that casts aspersions on the "teachings" of the "Apostle" Paul? Do you believe Paul was a true Apostle and if so, how do you reconcile that with Revelation and the 12 Apostles of the Lamb?

[@avoiceinthedesert]

The whole meaning of the word "apostle" escapes me. I think it means something like "heavenly messenger", something like "angel", but it also was some kind of leadership thing in the Bible. The first apostles picked a replacement (in Acts 1) and we never hear of the guy again. And Paul thought that HE was an apostle as well. So, if there are only twelve, somebody goofed. I'm more interested in what they taught, and I don't know what Matthias taught, but Paul said some really great things, e.g. "The Wisdom of Paul": bit.ly/3fxwjlc

[@simongarribaldi9267]

@@avoiceinthedesert Yes, Paul said we are adopted, Jesus said we should be born again. After Paul was "converted" he went to Arabia and chose not to be discipled by those who actually knew Jesus and he then went on to say that the other apostles" added nothing to him". This sounds suspicious to me. Finally, the whole armour of God thing sounds suspiciously like Saul lending his clunky armour to David. Seems like Paul wants to have the church controlled by a spirit of religion. But you are right, Paul said some great things, just as Saul won battles and was anointed of God. I am still on the fence, but I think the resolution of this matter will be critical to the growth of the Church. If I am wrong, God forgive me, if right, God help us all. Personally, I gravitate to the Gospels and the writings of John as more representative of the teachings of Jesus.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

@@simongarribaldi9267 Paul covered himself by saying we should only follow him "as he follows Christ", and (Galatians 1) that we should curse him if he teaches anything contrary to the gospel of Christ. Which is why I feel the churches are the ones who have missed the spirit of what Paul was saying over and over, quite deliberately using him to condemn Christ. The answer is not to damn Paul so much as to follow Christ... something no one seems to be doing. Even your complaints about Paul seem gnats by comparison to what Jesus actually did teach: bit.ly/2XubgZC

[@willgeorge5644]

@@avoiceinthedesert What does "as he follows Christ" mean? it could mean many things, like just follow Christ, or follow him because he is following Christ? or follow him in the way he follows Christ? and so on..

[@davesmitg5505]

Religion paves the pathway to hell.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

But faith and love pave the pathway to heaven. bit.ly/3v5ibrC

[@kolehollis5852]

Wait so what is the truth? Iv been baptised I have faith in Jesus and I have repented and follow him and love him whole heatedly. Isn't that what I need to do?

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Every one of the words you have used: baptised, faith, repented, follow, and love needs to be broken on the solid Rock of the teachings of Jesus. We have been trained to rattle off such cliches without ever thinking seriously about what they meant to Jesus and his real disciples in Bible times. Here is just one of many teachings of Jesus to consider, to see how much faith you have in Jesus, how much you love him, and how much you are really interested in following him. It's called "The Easiest Teaching of Jesus": bit.ly/2UxFZ7T

[@CaptainPilipinas]

@@avoiceinthedesert or in other words: Truly Born Again (no not Water baptism, Not this time, yes).

[@leehunt7846]

@@CaptainPilipinas Jesus did not tell anyone to become a christian ,in order to be born again You must Surely die

[@avoiceinthedesert]

No, Lee, it's not about reincarnation. The "born again" concept is something that starts happening right here in this life. It comes from listening to Jesus, and letting his teachings change us. Here's a video on the subject. bit.ly/BornAgain

[@CaptainPilipinas]

@@avoiceinthedesert Resurrection towards That New World to Come is the goal thereof. That won't happen until His Return and currently with each of us Obeying Him Literally, indeed... I say this quickly due to me remembering how reincarnation is a Lie.

[@TT-hl5ql]

Already subbed and shared the channel but am doing it again now. 🙏

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Thanks for that! Have you seen this one: bit.ly/ElephantInTheBible

[@JehovahJava777]

Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven . The truth is the trinity. The father , son , and Holy Spirit . The trinity IS GOD

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Luke here. Hmm, I think we might not quite be on the same page about what is missing in Christianity. This channel exists to point people to the teachings of Jesus, not traditional church doctrines like the trinity.... Here's a video about some of the major difference between Jesus' teachings and the institutional church: "21 Differences Between Jesus' Teachings and the Church": bit.ly/3PnvLCX

[@VenetiaZannettis]

I agree completely. Great video.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Thanks for watching! Hope you are watching the others in that playlist. Here's one on the greatest commandment: bit.ly/2SqXQKX

[@VenetiaZannettis]

@@avoiceinthedesert yes another great video. I totally agree. Weldone.

[@miracleyasha5087]

they leave the teaching of Jesus for the teaching of paul, the little horn

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Luke here. I don't think I can agree that Paul is the "little horn" referred to in Daniel 7. But, I DO agree that people leave Jesus is preference for various distortions of Paul. But, was Paul really at odds with Jesus, or do people simply twist Paul to justify disobeying Jesus? Please check out the following video: "Paul vs Jesus' Teachings - Are They Really at Odds?": bit.ly/415w2ih

[@longshifuabbadumaine7849]

Thank you, I do appreciate your effort at pointing to a path or to an open arena to the ministry and teachings if Yeshua. It would be immeasurably more meaningful if you can in your efforts open the main door to his teachers, his singular message, the truth of his divine nature and our sacred endowment... .this is the singular message of Yeshua; Are you planning on clearing the way to hear his teaching, his message, his voice..?. Or is there more that you feel you need to say....? Just curious And do be very careful in these matters, Ha el ha kadosh...ha el ha yotzer The all holy God, the creator appreciates, empowers and lifts us when we discover the truth that Grant's us freedom.. Be well sir Blessings on you and yours Shalom

[@avoiceinthedesert]

I don't know if thee is a "singular" message of Yeshua; but if there is, I do not see that emphasising his "divine nature" was it. In fact, outside of John's gospel, Jesus said very little about that. Perhaps it would be safer to surmise that the singular message of the Holy Spirit is to reveal the divine nature of Jesus? Jesus himself rebuked people for calling him Lord, but then not doing the things that he has told us to do. I believe he came to teach us how to love as God loves. He was pretty clear about that. And everything else that he said goes together in giving us the POWER to do just that. bit.ly/354BbvW

[@PittPens6866]

Watched a handful of your videos last night, think one of them spoke about hating you life, which I've read in the gospels as well(?). Well I certainly am not a huge fan of mine, mostly because I'm not sure what to do with it. There seems to be differing opinions (about everything, obviously, Bible related) but one is that God has a plan for your life. Which I'm pressing into, praying for. Just feel out of place in this world. Kind of always have, which brings me to these points where I wouldn't mind not waking up the next morning. Hopefully wake up in heaven. It's been about six months since I became a believer, some things happened. Hit this point where not being here anymore sounded nice, was questioning life and what created it. Wrote and wrote, pondering reincarnation and aliens jump starting higher human consciousness, all that alternative truth stuff. Was talking about throwing on a Superman costume then finding a tall bridge, see what was at the bottom. Was pretty much a believer in reincarnation, so yea, let's get this over with try again. See what's next. Then something happened, switch turned on. Jesus or God found me, saved me. But I'm back in kinda the same situation, not wanting to end my life, just not seeing where I fit into this world. Hoping and praying that Jesus and God have a plan for that. Holy Spirit guiding as well. Some pretty wild things have happened. Few dreams leading to things, multiple instances where the Bible/Scriptures came to life. Jesus and God speaking to me. But I still get back to wanting this life to end, for the poor decisions I've made. Feel like I'm just here. Get up go to work (once I find something) come home go to sleep. Over and over and over, until it's finally over. With no purpose of being here. I my mind. Feel very lucky to have been plucked out and saved, shown the truth, process of being saved. Didn't deserve that. Not sure where I'm going with this, everything I just wrote, why I'm asking you. Had a dream about 3 weeks ago. Night before had asked for a word to come to me, read some book about prophetic stuff, or just reaching out in general. Ask for words, speak to me. That night a guy said a verse-like phrase to me, with the word providence in it. Not a word that's in my daily vocabulary, never think about it and didn't know the definition. Looked up the word, then later found a book titled Providence. Talks about how God had everything happen for a reason. Providence is displayed from Genesis to Revelation. Found another book, speaks of election and predestination, some people are saved, was part of the plan since before the earth was formed. God's elect. So it felt like that was true, for my situation, since I didn't go looking to be saved. Did not pick up a Bible and read the gospels, connected with it then started believing Again, not sure why I'm writing all this to you, maybe just looking for input. Wondering if it upsets the Trinity, that I kinda hate my life to the point where'd I'd be fine with just not waking up the next day. If that's a littleextreme, not supposed to hate my life to thst extent. Dunno, just been a pretty crazy 6 months

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Hi Sean, Have you considered forsaking all and spending your life preaching the gospel on the streets (or on the internet) in company with others of us who have given up our life in the system for the kingdom of heaven? Here is a video which gives a peek into how we are living, as we wait for the return of our Lord. bit.ly/2uL9g48

[@PittPens6866]

@@avoiceinthedesert have always had this urge to just "give up" and get in my car and drive. See what happens. Obviously have yet to do that lol. Not sure if you've seen the movie Into The Wild, but something like that, what he did. It is kinda hard to ignore what Jesus taught his disciples, forsake and follow. I'm still new to his teachings and the Bible, but have read through the gospels a half dozen times or so in the past 6 months. Prior to being...saved I guess, had never picked up a Bible before, but yea, it looks kinda like give everything up and follow the Lord. Rely on God's providence, maybe something like that, dunno. But with that word, providence, comes multiple definitions. Can only assume you're well aware of that. One is God's care, providing, I guess. Other, his foreknowledge and foresight. Even to the extent that God knows everything that will ever happen. With everyone. Like this conversation was going to take place, God already knew that. Very strange, this entire last 6 months. Watched the video and it looks adventurous. Unknown, what's coming the next day. Sitting here in regular society, front porch writing this, enclosed in what I'm used to doing, it looks like a possibility. Forsaking everything. Some days, moments, yea don't want to be here anymore. Then the next day or moment come out of that thought process, go back to believing that something good will happen someday. Hard part, with your community in mind, are stories from other people. God provided for them, but they still are part of the system. People claim miracles and being provided for, but they haven't forsaken anything, really. To an extent. All I know for sure is that no, no tseeing where I fit into this world. It's depressing, but knowing that this is all temporal, life, it's strangely comforting knowing that it'll be over someday. Who knows, maybe someday you'll may see me. In the meanwhile I'll keep asking and seeking and knocking. See what comes back to me

[@LambsServant]

I applaud you for believing in Our Lord Jesus Christ and trying to follow His teachings but how do I know that you have the right understanding of Scripture? Consider this, if Our Lord is Who He says that He is and if He promised that the gates of hell would not prevail against His Church and that the Holy Spirit would guide the Church then we have to conclude that that same Church is still here today and we should be a member of that Church out of love and obedience to Him. Correct? We also should be able to trace that same Church, century by century, from the 1st Century to the 21st Century. True? There is only one Church that can do that.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

The devil is in the detail, friend. What did the word "church" mean when Jesus said it, and what does the word 'church' mean when you say it now? Your eternal destiny is hanging in the balance.

[@LambsServant]

@@avoiceinthedesert it can have mean a couple of things. It can mean a body of believers united with Christ. It can mean it’s authoritative dimension as we see in Matt. 18. It must be one, i.e. one in belief. It must be holy, meaning, Jesus founded it. It must be catholic, meaning it is the Church not only in this world but also in Heaven. It must be apostolic, meaning, it can be traced back to one of the Apostles.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

@@LambsServant Jesus only used the word "church" (in the KJ Bible, at least) twice, but he had a lot to say about religious leaders in the future, and most of it wasn't good. He predicted apostasy in the institution. Whereas it is those same postage religious leaders of the institution who filled your head with all that stuff about them being right because they fit their own manmade definition of holy, catholic, and apostolic. None of that came from Jesus. bit.ly/2RwNIRo

[@LambsServant]

@@avoiceinthedesert are to ignore what Our Lord said in Matt. 18? He certainly did castigate the religious leaders of His day but He also said that His followers should listen to them because they “sat on Moses’ seat.” True? This is exactly what we do now. Also, if you believe that Christianity went off the rails then we have to question whether or not Jesus is Who He says that He is since “the gates of hell” prevailed and the Holy Spirit failed in guiding the Church. I do not want to be on the side of the coin where I would have to implicitly admit that Jesus failed.

[@jacobbaldwin8918]

Someone posted link, so I checked it out. Extremely well made video, but you said absolutely nothing. You asserted that all of Christianity, except apparently you, is wrong. You said we wouldn't like what you had to say, but wouldn't be able to refute it. Then you didn't reveal what it was we couldn't refute. Since you have said nothing except everyone is wrong but you, there's no reason to waste my time listening to anything you have to say. In 11 minutes you should have been able to back up your claim and outline the direction Christianity isn't taking that it should be taking.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

The video is only an introduction to the "Teachings of Jesus Playlist". Nevertheless, it does say that I am going to cover the "teachings of Jesus"... nothing new, just the same old message that is there in the four gospels, but which have been ignored, abused, contradicted and condemned by churches all over the world. You can literally start anywhere you want in the teachings of Jesus, and find stuff that nobody is telling you in the churches today. Here is one particularly powerful video in that series: bit.ly/MostHatedJesusTeaching

[@Jerry-ft5lo]

Hy Brothers. Are there any of you from Croatia (subtitles)?

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Not that I am aware of, but we would love to have a volunteer help us MAKE Croatian subtitles. Please email if you would be willing to learn how to do it. AVIDmodertor1 at gmail dot com

[@user-ym5is9zy4b]

I am from Serbia. We speak the same language as our Croatian neighbors

[@antonytippler9887]

The Christ descended into the man called Jesus of Nazareth at the river joudan and walked on the earth for just over 3 years, so let's talk about the christ

[@avoiceinthedesert]

I think he is usually referred to as "Jesus the Christ"... or "Yeshua the Messhiach" if you prefer. But wouldn't it be better to get past arguments about the name and just listen to "whoever-he-is"? bit.ly/2NEIyDB

[@bananaqigong]

You think you're the exception, too. You and the thousands of people who thumbed up this video, who also think they've been validated as part of a minority club that has special privileged knowledge over the rest of humanity.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

The truth is the exception, Friend. None of us has all of it, but if you have two people holding up a bottle of medicine, and one is snake oil, while the other is the cure for cancer, they both LOOK like, but they are as different as different can be! This video is called, "I'm Right, and You're Wrong!" bit.ly/3gm4Bsx

[@godisgreat7779]

Thank you for your ministry! The words of Christ will always be at the forefront in my life! We are on the brink of the antichrist revealing himself and this is an exciting time!

[@avoiceinthedesert]

What we all need to be doing at this time, is tuning in and listening to the "Lamb", and then acting on what he says. This video deals with and end time group that will be given miraculous protection. I would love to be a part of it! bit.ly/32SrHkg

[@lanceforeman3675]

Nice work guys🙏🏼👊

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Thanks for listening. Here is a link to the next video in that series: bit.ly/2UxFZ7T

[@anthonybarber3872]

"Ye must be born again..."

[@avoiceinthedesert]

bit.ly/3bM4bZT

[@brentglittle]

Joseph Smith thought that the gospel had been lost for 1800 years but luckily he was given the true gospel that no one else had. Sounds like you have much in common with Joseph. Out of all the multiplied millions who claim to be Christian, how did you get so lucky as to be a chosen one?

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Brent, I would rather have much in common with Jesus. The gospel HAS been lost for 1800 years... and more. I don't see that Mormonism has brought people back to the teachings of Jesus. I dare you to listen to Jesus for half an hour and confidently say that Joseph Smith taught people to obey the things that Jesus told his followers to do. Try this little video for starters. bit.ly/MostHatedJesusTeaching

[@k.m.virginia7523]

Dear Voice, I generally agree with you on your points, but Paul the apostle, whom the eleven other apostles recognized in the Apostle position, was put here to lead the gentiles. One place the Bible supports this idea is in the book Acts 13:46 where he says ..."and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles." This is only one example in the Bible that shows that we are to follow Paul's teachings and not Jesus's. Thank you.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

You said: "We are to follow Paul's teachings and not Jesus's." Are you aware of that? I don't like your chances of getting God's stamp of approval on that one. bit.ly/32UWzRq

[@shawnkalin9337]

I've read quite a lot supporting your view that the Paulian theology is what the Roman Church adopted. Jesus teachings were so much deeper, profound and esoteric.

[@yahushuahamashiachsmesseng7992]

Derek Tilley is right, so also A Voice in the Desert but A voice in the desert’s analogy is *NOT COMPATIBLE* to the FACT of using YeHoWaH’s (JeHoVaH’s) Holy Name. Let’s try and use an analogy of writing a letter to an elder or a pastor and simply address the envelope “Pastor” or “Elder” without writing the name of the actual elder or pastor to whom the letter is intended to be delivered or given to, in a church or worshippers gathering where there are more than one (1) elder or pastor. Now, the question of who among the “elders” or “pastors” do you give the enveloped letter to?

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Someone shared the same argument, talking about there being many fathers, but we need to identify which father we are talking about. And my response worked especially well for that one, even though my point is valid with regard to terms like "elder" and "pastor" too. So here is my response: You have a room full of fathers, and a kid walks in and shouts "Daddy! Daddy!" Do you think either the daddy or the kid are going to have any problem working out who he is talking about. If people arguing over names would spend more time just LISTENING to Jesus, it would do so much more for the relationship. I think a lot of those who put their hope in spelling the name correctly are actually going to hear him say, "Go away! I don't know you." bit.ly/2NEIyDB

[@ms.cookie3189]

you have a nice voice 😎

[@avoiceinthedesert]

I don't want to disappoint you, but it is digitally altered, so it's not exactly my original voice. But mainly, what we want people to hear is the message. "You Don't Need Me": bit.ly/NoNeedMe

[@6000thyear]

This guy hasn't said a thing, but just complains about this and that, when there are many great things going on n in Jesus name. The poor are hearing the word, the hungry fed, the naked clothed, the sick are bring healed, huse churches are thriving, needs being met, lots of love bring shown in his name. Open your blind eyes man!

[@avoiceinthedesert]

It sounds like the Pharisees did a lot of good things too. But we mostly know that because they themselves made sure everyone heard about it, and they did what they could to silence anyone who said otherwise. bit.ly/MostHatedJesusTeaching

[@DeadWing324]

The real splintering of the word.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Can you be more specific?

[@DeadWing324]

@@avoiceinthedesert Denominations. Every church/ person has their own version of Jesus. He is the 'Word' therefore he has been splintered and no one will know him for who he truly is when he returns. Does that make more sense?

[@TT-hl5ql]

@@DeadWing324 I agree.. I no longer associate with any organized religion. I am simply a child of God 🙏

[@larryhedrick254]

The Mark of the Beast and the United States in Bible Prophecy: John 16:25“These things I have spoken to you in figurative language; Rev 13:11 “And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.” The Bible interprets itself. What is prophecy symbolism for a beast? Dan 7:17...23 Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, A beast in Bible prophecy is a “Kingdom/Nation.” What does seas/waters represent? Rev 17:15-17 Seas/waters represent people’s, multitudes. So if a kingdom rises out of the sea it means a place where there is a populated area (Europe) and therefore if it arises out of the land it is a place sparsely populated. Using the Bible’s own iinterpretations here is how the text would read. Revelation 13:11 ► And I beheld another nation coming into power out of a sparsely populated area and he had two horns like a lamb, (Lamb/Christ like Christian principles,) “with unalienable rights endowed by the creator,” but he spake as a dragon. Notice the horns have no crowns on them like other beast/nations in the Bible b/c America has no king. BUT by its end time it will speak as a dragon. How does a nation speak? (It legislates/passes laws.) “And he excercises all the power of the first beast before him, (Rome) and causes the earth and them which dwell therein to WORSHIP The first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.” So the MARK of the beast is not a computer chip, a vaxx, a tattoo or a UPC label or a national ID card, the MARK of the beast is WHO YOU WORSHIP. and according to the Bible the United States will be foremost in causing (enforcing laws) to force you to worship false doctrine. What is the MARK of the beast? It is the mark of a great false apostate Christian religion that would “think to change times and laws.” Daniel 7:25 “And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: John 16:2 “They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.” What church has persecuted the saints and changed the Ten Commandments? Matt 15:9 “But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” When church and state combine to FORCE religious observance the mark of the beast will be imposed and the United States will then “speak as a dragon.” Those who are Alive just before Jesus returns will be forced to accept false doctrine or serve God. Rev 13:17 “And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, (worshiped) or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” John 16:25 “These things I have spoken to you in figurative language; an hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figurative language,” One may see, b/c of this current crisis, how the deliberate effort to intimidate, blame and shame the non compliant as the spreaders of disease, the mandates too comply or lose your job, mask wearing, all in the name of health and welfare can and will morf as a prelude of mandates to obey the mark of the beast or the church/state will cut you off from essential services and finances and will accomplish that goal in the near future. All that is needed is the completion of a cashless society and every transaction and who made it will be totally controlled as at no other time possible in earths history and you will comply or die.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Hi, Larry. This is Drew, a friend writing on behalf of Voice. I debated with myself whether or not to approve your comment. I've decided to approve it to give you another chance and to show others what NOT to do. There is a pinned comment on (most) of our videos with rules for making comments. The first rule is to keep the comment short and to the point, preferable in 100 words or less. So, do you want to try again? I am happy to discuss whatever point you want to make but can you please just pick one to start with. Btw, talk of prophecy isn't related to this video, so I am not sure why you are bringing it up here. If you are more interested in prophecy, here is a video about connecting the animals in Daniel's prophecy and the Book of Revelation with the members on the United Nations security council: bit.ly/UNSecurityCouncilBible

[@larryhedrick254]

@@avoiceinthedesert Drew, I’m sorry for not reading your rules and I should have. I have posted on “a voice in the desert” a few other times including this very post. I evangelize on the internet all the time and never pass up an opportunity to inform people from being blindsided by the soon coming cashless society that will be the no buying or selling mechanism for the enforcement of the MOTB. Again, I apologize for the length of the post but not the content. Larry

[@avoiceinthedesert]

@@larryhedrick254 Hi Larry, Drew again. Thank you for the apology, and thank you for understanding. Please keep serving our creator with all your heart! Take care.

[@carolhuggins9783]

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved! (Acts 16:31) "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 You are making salvation too complicated!

[@avoiceinthedesert]

It's not complicated, Carol, but it IS powerful... when you unleash all the power in that one little word: "believe". bit.ly/2I5Egzo

[@brendapcmt]

I unsubscribed when politics became a part of your message!

[@avoiceinthedesert]

No problem, Brenda. I don't vote, and haven't voted for 50 years. Do you? I'm just thinking that sometimes people accuse me of being political because THEY are political, and assume my politics disagrees with theirs. Anyway nice that you stop by occasionally, even if you are unsubscribed. Thank you.

[@brendapcmt]

@@avoiceinthedesert I do vote. I voted for Donald Trump twice. I am not ashamed of my vote. Someone shared one of your videos to me which I found appealing and somewhat relaxing. But then I came across some negativity regarding the Trump presidency. For me at least, those comments detracted from the messages I was looking forward to.

[@asappestcontrol1250]

I saw a clip with Ray comfort in this video. You mean even Ray comfort is not teaching the truth?

[@avoiceinthedesert]

The mere fact that a person's face appears in a video is not evidence that I have passed personal judgment on them. To be honest, I don't really know what Ray Comfort preaches. But I think there is a good chance that he is NOT teaching what Jesus taught. Please watch the video that I have linked below, and if you can provide me with a link to a video or web site where Ray is preaching the same thing, I will probably make a video on it here, promoting it like I have done with such a sermon by David Platt the someone sent me. Here is the link to "The Most Hated Teaching of Jesus": bit.ly/MostHatedJesusTeaching And here is a link to the sermon by David Platt: bit.ly/Platt1433

[@Schluker]

Could you provide any hard evidence of Jesus’ existence or what he was teaching? Please do not use any hearsay such as bible. Thank you.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

So let me get this clear: You want me to provide hard evidence of what Jesus taught, but to do so without accounts by four of his followers of what he taught? Are you looking for tape recordings? or video footage? "There are none so blind as those who [choose not to] see." --Shakespeare (and not the Bible)

[@Schluker]

@@avoiceinthedesert sooo are you going to reply or..?

[@SteliosMusic]

A waste of 10 minutes that could have been spent preaching the Gospel, or anything Biblical for that matter. Instead, all you did was claim to have some special truth or teaching, but said nothing. You sound like those preachers you described your video.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Eleazar, can you show me any sermon from any preacher that is teaching people to obey the teachings of Jesus? That's what we're saying in this video... that no church is doing that. And the teachings of Jesus ARE the gospel!

[@SteliosMusic]

​@@avoiceinthedesert The pastors I follow all preach obedience to Christ.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Wow! Can you please point me to one of them? Maybe a sermon in which they specifically teaching obedience to the teachings of Jesus?

[@dennisrobinson1290]

You use a ball earth to tell me about GOD? yes only you are beloved of GOD~ The rest of us are fakers~

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Dennis, you seem to have a strong "us" an "them" approach to life. And I'm guessing that you think the only people who know anything about God are people who believe the Earth is flat. Fair enough. But do you believe in North and South America? Don't you think that God would have mentioned them in the Bible, if they had really existed? I'm just asking, because I'm curious as to what your grounds are for equating faith in a flat Earth to faith in God.

[@aintskered1]

Great video ... I do not fit in with the distorted church nice to get some biblical perspective based on truth rathe than dispensation lies filled with empty christians ... at least empty of the Holy Spirit ..that of the God Of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. I will watch more.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Hi, this is Luke, replying on behalf of Voice. Yes, it's sad but true that the churches have missed (and even outright distorted) the true meaning of Christianity. We made another video you might like, which addresses the question of what it really means to be a Christian. It's called "What is Christianity? - 5 Possible Answers" bit.ly/WhatIsChristianity2

[@kingbeast777]

The truth is that NO ONE READS MATTHEW 5:9.. To the Peacekeepers They are called God's children and it never Excluded Race, Gender, Sexuality, or other people who practice peace even in other cultures and religions from being a child of God. The holy word Is not the Bible when they should read JOHN 1. Since when do we think the bible is the authority and moral compass of our lives? Sure it may lead us to God but men did write it, right? MEN WHO FALL SHORT OF THE GLORY men who wrote THIER thoughts in the bible. For instance, if I were to go back in time to write some of the laws in the bible like Oh say DON'T RUN OR BREATHE HEAVILY it is a SIN. Would anyone listen to that and then say it's from God since they read the bible? There are a lot of Christians who cherry-pick what's beneficial for them and condemn others for being different OR thinking differently from them. This bible they hold in their hands has killed many Nonbelievers because they didn't believe because they read the bible without a discerning spirit. These heartless Christians accuse others of wrongdoings and then punished them because the bible says so. The Christian crusade many innocents lost their lives because most Christians Killed Many who did not believe. Or the Famous Salem Witch trials where innocent people were tortured and killed because they were falsely accused of witchcraft. Heck women and or men who messed up a bit would get stoned to death and hung.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Mike, if you watch more of the videos in the Teachings of Jesus playlist, I think you will be pleasantly surprised! Here is one about the distortion you have pointed out with regard to the Bible. bit.ly/2T6ZL9h

[@fruticetum]

Love God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself. This is as basic as it gets, and it is the foundation of my church, the Roman Catholic Church. You aren't going to improve on the teachings of the church Jesus, Himself founded. In no other organization in history will you find as many followers who have done more good for the world or selflessly dedicated their lives to God and His people as the priests, sisters, missionaries, and nuns and canonized saints have.

[@avoiceinthedesert]

I'm not sure how up to date this is, but many years ago I heard that the wealth of the Catholic Church was greater than the combined wealth of the world's ten biggest multi-national corporations. You jump from an organisation of more than 500 million people, to talk about what a relative handful of priests and nuns are doing on behalf of all the others, who, of course, are too busy chasing money 40 hours and more each week, to have time to bother with loving others the way Jesus did. When you promote your organisation as being God, you are really only promoting yourself as being God. bit.ly/2XubgZC

[@inTruthbyGrace]

hilarious...I gave you 5 minutes and all you did was talk about yourself and how special you bc you talk about the "teachings of Jesus" and no one else does.... and in those 5 minutes all you talked about was *_yourself_*

[@avoiceinthedesert]

Luke here. Lol. I think you've got us there! You're right that this video doesn't really go into Jesus' teachings themselves. It pretty much just talks about the fact that nobody is teaching obedience to Jesus. If you really want to get into the meat of what Jesus taught, I'd recommend starting with this video: "The Most Hated Teaching of Jesus": bit.ly/hatedteaching