Things Amish Preachers Share in Church

How one becomes an Amish preacher and what they share.
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[@journeyhawk1728]

A pastor shared something with me once, that was very powerful, and that I have never forgotten. It was in regards to those who "think" they are better than anyone else. He said "the ground is level at the foot of the cross." Neither one of us is better than the other.

[@joannekerr3]

When you said that cleaning is a gift I was like yes!! EVERYONE has a gift to share!

[@veldajean1]

I commend you for exposing and shining the light on these dark practices . ❤️ Bravo!

[@TracyH007]

You Mr. CJ, Have That Special Gift of teaching. You ARE Special 🌟

[@1964ghfan]

I have learned so much about the Amish church through your videos. You are an excellent teacher! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@joanhenschel3511]

At one stage I was envious of the Amish, how clean and wholesome they seemed. But in the last couple of years, that bubble has burst for me and I'm sure, many others who envied this lifestyle. Thanks for enlightening me further

[@lilafeldman8630]

Same here. Envious of the Amish and other Conservative groups for their wholesomeness and purity. I realize now, that life would never be for me.

[@lauraswihart8018]

I had been wondering what it would be like! So when I was about 22 I went to Reading, Pa. Got a buggy ride with a sweet older man . Mennonite bible study too. I could have stayed but really was a wanderer. I was adventurous!🙂

[@TheKkmoses]

I feel the same way. I think it is very interesting that leave their communities to seek the truth of the Bible. I still love their lifestyle and and how hard. Working they are.

[@kimberlynichole7402]

Me too. I grew up as an only child and have always been fascinated with large families. Here in Ohio we have Amish and Mennonite communities and go to buy food and other supplies from them. It is like taking a trip back in a Time Machine to see what it was like for pilgrims to live. I have always admired their work ethic, quality of food and great cooking skills as well as how clean and neat their farms are. Their way of life is such a contrast to what the outside world is doing nowadays. However, I never talked to them about their faith. I just assumed they were all Christians and very devoted to the Lord. I never knew they have Bibles written in old German and other traditions that are works based.

[@wendyshepard2080]

The Amish certainly present a "romantic" appeal to the English world looking in. But when you understand more of the motivation behind the appealing aspects it becomes a very dark reality. I have long been attracted to the strong family a d community aspects as well as the simplistic lifestyle. But mix in the basic faith tenets and my heart bleeds for their eyes to be opened. I can appreciate their cloistered style of living to preserve their false beliefs and rumspringa would be better served to delve I to this aspect of the life versus the partying, car driving, electronic aspects... I will need to learn how to pray for the Amish as a whole to see The Truth of Christs gift of salvation.

[@TheKkmoses]

I thought the only reason a person left the Amish community is to party. My eyes have been opened by listening and watching your videos and Joseph Graber video series.

[@ruthgingerich5984]

“ The Amish people never see the actual church of Christ, the saved people out there.” -your quote That is why when we left the Amish and I started listening to Christian radio I was so shocked!! I never knew about this Christian world. A whole “new world” opened up to me!

[@theamishpotato]

yeah had I known I would've been gone at 18:)

[@ruthgingerich5984]

@@theamishpotato 😄 🙌 Yeah too bad you didn’t! 😢

[@MickiD255]

Thank you CJ for Sharing ❤🙏🙏❤

[@janellehelmuth3328]

Thanks for sharing! Yes these things need to be shared!

[@kylehochstetler7354]

100% agree with you cj, keep on doing what you’re doing!!

[@laurakivlahan9111]

Thank you for sharing your heart about the Amish! It just amazes me 🙏🙏🙏

[@RoseMichels]

May I throw out a suggestion? You should do a Q&A video. People could email in their questions and you could answer them 'on air'. Ones that might require a longer and more detailed answer could be a video of their own. :)

[@theamishpotato]

I think this is a really good idea! I was eventually going to do a live stream but I think this better for now. Thank you!

[@RoseMichels]

@@theamishpotato Excellent! I have several questions already, as I'm sure so do others.

[@lorenemiller6725]

I grew up Beachy Amish. We had the whole Bible preached and everyone was encouraged to read and study Gods Word. We used the Lot to ordain preachers too. It was used in the Bible, but if people are not Spirit-led in casting votes, it doesn't always turn out so well. 8

[@lorenemiller6725]

It is sad to hear you say, and I agree, we are "humbly" told how we are better than others!

[@debras3806]

What is "beachy Amish"?

[@Tisztak]

@@debras3806 it is a very broad group from very conservative (no cell phones, stand up collars, broad falls, suspenders, ect.) To liberal ( smartphones, hardly any distinguished features in dress)

[@lorrainedobson4504]

So interested in the armish... I need to start at the beginning of your videos..keep doing wot your doing . . Love peace and respect ❤✌🇬🇧

[@mikegodwin67]

I ve been waiting for a video like this!!

[@alisakerwoodakarainbowangel]

I have been following your channel for a while and I'm glad your bringing light to a "dark" place. I'm also happy that you got out of that.

[@laurakivlahan9111]

No, you're telling the truth which is the way to be!! God Bless!!🙏

[@TheKkmoses]

Good word! Thanks for sharing .

[@beaub2409]

My children and I truly enjoy your videos. Thank you for giving us something to watch together.

[@theamishpotato]

Thank you for watching

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

🙏🏽 Amen... .. “no worries for you and family”... friend I see the light you bring others ... thank you for yr courage ... Happy Friday...🌟

[@theamishpotato]

Thank you!

[@ericfisher1360]

I am glad I came across this video. I was just talking to my wife this morning and was speculating on what types of sermons Amish ministers teach.

[@lauraswihart8018]

Oh wow! Your right about being ready!😮

[@myamishheritage6426]

Preach it brother!

[@drknockers5716]

Love your videos

[@danielirvin4420]

A bit off the main topic but your mention of the anecdote about children in church brought to mind a video titled "Mr. Thompson and the vicar invent children's church" on the Lutheran Satire channel. An interesting and amusing take on the "problem". (Edited after checking the actual title against my memory...)

[@lorifugate1570]

Wow, thank you to the amish potatoe very interesting video, and when you talked of the Amish how they preach you hit the hammer right on the head...it brought back a sermon to mind in 2018 when my Dad passed away...an besides me I have 4 other siblings that have left the Amish church an yes they still shun us after 30 an 40 yrs of leaving the church...now the bishop that got up to preach at Dad's funeral had to make a point to us worldly siblings, he stated how some Amish people were traveling an at a bus stop or train station some English man says to them they are more protected from the evil out there because of the clothes they wear, how sad it is that he preaches this when there have been many Amish lives taken in evil ways...an Amish girl from Pennsylvania walking home from church an was killed at the hands of an evil person, also 6 months ago a couple got shot west of Indianapolis in a small town with their young son in the front, they were a Beachy conservative....an their have been many more incidents like this that are very unfortunate like this, but they won't preach about that.....

[@jicsayr5578]

Lori F I left in 1985 and am still shunned!!! 36 years of it,,, its their problem. The bishop that did this has gone to meet his creator and now knows if his "amish" life got him saved or not!!! The couple that got shot west side of Indianapolis was my step dads grandson,,,,,,,,,

[@lorifugate1570]

@@jicsayr5578 so sad, an sorry to hear...

[@jicsayr5578]

@@lorifugate1570 God knows all about it and He will take care of it.

[@carolyngochenaur6765]

Love you, Lori!!

[@lorifugate1570]

@@carolyngochenaur6765 Thank you, I love you too!!

[@marialamb6781]

For the Amish, it is not about coming to Christ for Salvation. It is about strict adherence to and obedience of the laws of the community. THAT is what MIGHT get you to heaven. Works works works works

[@fredamiller3482]

An amish preacher once preached that the amish church has so much to be thankful for that they have visiting ministers while the 'English' churches always have the same preacher every Sunday! Wow! He obviously didn't know what he was talking about. I guess the man made rules is what didn't make sense to us.

[@SewWhittle]

I think it’s a shame that they leave it to a piece of paper being hidden in a book, and randomly making it known WHO will be their next preacher. He may not even want to be put in that position. And what I have learned is that this position is for life. That’s nuts! Can you imagine being forced into this when you don’t even have the desire to do it? They don’t even prepare for what’s being taught to their congregation that specific Sunday. Also, what does the Bible say about repetition!? They do SO many things over and over and over.

[@jimcox6687]

I am glad you found Christ.

[@Tisztak]

Where we live, it goes oldest to youngest who picks the books in the lot.

[@danieldunn6284]

The Love of God teaching is really a relatively new teaching in the "English" churches. ( As a primary focus) pre 70's pretty much all churches were hell and damnation.

[@melissameeks7938]

The amish in the area where i used to live were the most partying people around. Kegs, meth, smoking, etc. I was astounded !!

[@jerrymiller9700]

I think you're talking about Amish pride sad thing is they don't see it also called blindness blocked by generational curses

[@honeybunny4real]

They cast lots! That’s how Matthias was chosen to be an apostle! Love it

[@debras3806]

But the lots were from TWO, AFTER checking their character and qualifications.

[@honeybunny4real]

I love Jesus

[@kyrieteleison3009]

How did the Lord bring you to where you are spiritually? And do you have an e-mail address? I wondered if you are reformed, theologically speaking? I think you are in a solid church now if it uses expository preaching (verse by verse)! Love your videos! I longed to be Amish not long ago, but started studying what they believed theologically and it broke my heart. It seems like they are an unreached people group 🥰

[@theamishpotato]

Yes not set on it but I would put myself in the reformed camp until someone can convince me otherwise. I did a video called “why I left the Amish” that you can find on my channel. Email is [e-mail]

[@kyrieteleison3009]

This makes me even more excited about your videos! It’s amazing how the Lord works!

[@bobbidell3591]

I understand your concern over the "scripture cycle". When I transitioned into a more Hebraic faith, I was not comfortable with the Torah cycle (plus related readings from prophets and New Testament (Brit Hadasha). Sounds like your current church does a better job of covering all of Scripture.

[@dzs1945]

In Lancaster County we didn't use paper. We went into a room where some ministers were and said who we are voting for. 3 Votes and you were in the lot. On time there were 12 in the lot.

[@theamishpotato]

Maybe this was the way they did it in Indiana as well. I should’ve double checked those facts😬

[@rhill3838]

May God bless you for sharing your testimony. Can English join an Amish church? (No, I dont want to join...just curious if they try to get their churches to grow?).

[@pamfink4052]

Mainly by having big families lol

[@lilafeldman8630]

You should study the Orthodox Jews. Very similar experience to the Amish.

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

Agreed...

[@theamishpotato]

that is a group I have never looked into. Maybe one of these days

[@ryoder3063]

@@theamishpotato yes they are a lot the same! Check out Peter Santenello on KZbin. He has a whole Playlist of videos on orthodox jews, specifically from New York City.

[@joannekerr3]

I think a lot of very closed and conservative groups have many similarities. I have a special interest in researching different religions and have extensively looked into conservative Christian groups, Orthodox Jewish culture, ultra conservative Muslim groups and many others. Very interesting how many similarities between everyone 🙂

[@rickgibson4641]

The Catholic Church divides up the scripture annually also. I’m not Catholic but I that is true. I’m talking Roman Catholic lol. I think there are also a few scattered Protestant denominations to do it also but I can’t see which ones with the same confidence of accuracy but I think the Methodist do that also.

[@embr4065]

I have an Amish friend who lives 5 states away from me. I have visited her and she has visited me. It's very interesting because after visiting her a few times I thought I could live in the Amish culture, but I did not agree with them theologically therefore could never join an Amish community. So culturally, yes, theologically, no. We are still good friends though! :)

[@hippieista7323]

Kids should be in the regular church. Please check out the Primitive Baptists.

[@TheLizardKing1967]

Quick question. Why do the Amish only have church every other week. Just curious. Thanks for sharing!

[@theamishpotato]

Not sure. “ it’s the way we’ve always done it” is what they would say if asked.

[@justinjmz1113]

I live in a hutterite colony not sure if u You are firmiliar with hutterites but they are vary similar to amish and there teaching are so similar they believe there works will get them to heaven! But i prasie God the he showed me the truth

[@theamishpotato]

All I know of them is from what I’ve watched on tv. I would like to hear more. Any good sources?

[@justinjmz1113]

@@theamishpotato well i could tell you anything you would like to know i can just relate to alot of what your saying 9n your videos ive bin a hutterite for 21 years and resently figured out they preach a different gospel then the gospel of jesus christ

[@oliviagraham9798]

@@justinjmz1113 you should do some KZbin videos. To teach us about the hutterites.

[@justinjmz1113]

@@oliviagraham9798 mabe one day I will

[@henrybontrager4526]

Do you believe in the old testament ? I like what you're saying, but there's a lot more.

[@rsbrehm]

"11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." -Ephesians 4

[@FacelessJanus]

On the prosperous thus God must be with us. It reminds me of an old adage, even the devil believes in God. I am still pretty sure the devil will not get into heaven. Anyways, you always ask people to ask you questions. One thing I have noticed among the Amish, is that they tend to cling to themselves, like a group. But how do they than explain Matthew 28:19 ?? As I can not see that this works well with the Amish (and other groups). I would really love to hear what you can say about that. And thanks for enlightening me, at least on the Amish believes. God bless

[@theamishpotato]

I have that on my list of videos to do. Thank you for the question!

[@franchescamiller2109]

My husband is ex Amish from a low Old order Amish community in Ohio..... Three Questions: 1. Are church services preached in German or Pennsylvania Dutch or a mixture of both? Same question for the signing and prayers as well? 2. Are you able to read and understand German? 3. Growing up in the church did you know and understand what was being taught to you in your church services? Oh and what's your take on "Haystack"? Lol

[@theamishpotato]

Haystack? The meal? Absolutely delicious! A favorite. Preaching was a mixture of both. Sometimes verses were quoted in English. Very rarely though. Songs in German. They tried teaching us to read and speak German but that consisted of about 5 hours of teaching a year so no can’t understand or read it really. I might know a few words.

[@franchescamiller2109]

@@theamishpotato Thank you for that response! Same answer from everyone I have asked so far! It's hard to comprehend that within the Amish community... they are sitting in church service praying, singing and being preached to in a language they do not understand for 3hrs!! I wanna know what is being poured into my spirit! AND that no one even thinks it's something to question, when it comes to being discouraged from reading the Bible!! 😳 Those have been the hardest things for me to comprehend since being with my husband! There is a book called "Our Heritage, Hope and Faith" it's the German songs printed next to the English translation so you can know what your singing about! Our AMEN (Amish Mennonite Evangelist Network) outreach Evangelist brought it this past Sunday to our church. My husband had no idea what the second song, or any of the songs for that matter, was even about until this book was presented to him!!

[@franchescamiller2109]

@@theamishpotato Oh yeah and Haystack is definitely something my husband likes to have often! Breakfast Haystack is one I haven't tried yet.... but we will be doing very soon!

[@theamishpotato]

@@franchescamiller2109 breakfast haystack is one of the best meals ever invented.

[@WhoStew]

There is a update on young Ariel she is out of the hospital and will be doing. Physical therapy to learn to walk again Praise GodAmen

[@theamishpotato]

Praise God!

[@WhoStew]

@@theamishpotato I am going to the hospital for a root canal. I am praying 🙏 to get ride of the pain please pray for me

[@theresawilloughby9884]

The Preachers must be Spirit filled Born again Believers filled with the Holy Ghost and lead by the Spirit of the living God allowing the Holy Ghost to have free reign to direct the service.

[@ryanlengacher]

Do the bishops preach in high German ?

[@theamishpotato]

Some older ones kinda did in our community. But mostly Pennsylvania Dutch. Scripture was read in high German

[@fordbossss]

Out of curiosity did you teach your children Pennsylvania Dutch?

[@theamishpotato]

Only a few words so far

[@SantaFe19484]

So, what do the Amish believe about eschatology? Premillennial, Postmillennial, Amillennial, Etc?

[@theamishpotato]

They don't know what that means. They believe in a pre trip rapture. When the rapture happens there is only heaven and hell and we are all in one of those 2 places. Yep they have a very simple belief when it come to eschatology.

[@rsbrehm]

@7:00 Oh It sounds like they completely tossed out Romans 8 and Romans 9.

[@davytroyer5672]

If its godly ordained how can they throw one out if they dont like him.?

[@theamishpotato]

That is a very good question that they probably can’t answer

[@markgingerich6737]

@@theamishpotato there is a process for disciplining a preacher that gets out of line

[@annetteward2970]

On one of the other Amish videos I heard a woman say that Amish Don't hug ..she was talking about her Mother didn't hug them when she went to the hospital she shook their hand and then she died. Are there any Amish that hug their family?

[@theamishpotato]

Not that I’m aware of. There might be a few random ones here or there that do. Most of them don’t. I don’t ever remember hearing I love you from my parents until I said it first.

[@MickiD255]

@@theamishpotato That brings tears to my eyes. Why are the Amish like that as a simple hug and a I love you are very important in life.

[@annetteward2970]

So sad 😢

[@annetteward2970]

@@theamishpotato that's really sad... Thank you for your reply..

[@theamishpotato]

@@MickiD255 I’m not sure why they are like that. There weren’t any rules against it in our community as far as I know. Parents just feel awkward doing it because their parents never did? It’s a good question.....

[@susiepoe3240]

Interesting, they continue to use the same scripture every 'time', yet it's each preachers take on it. I have seen a lot over the years, At one time I thought there needed to be much more preaching on God's love. I have since seen where people have taken so far to the left that there is no penalty for sin.

[@BobanOrlovic]

You say it's a problem that they focus on fear of hell but then say that your church focuses on accepting the sacrifice of Christ so that we don't have to go to hell. Seems like the same thing repackaged

[@theamishpotato]

For sure. Hell is real no matter which way you look at it. Eternal damnation is where everyone is headed except for the ones who believe in (trust in) Jesus Christ. Amish scare people into following Christ, which means they are only doing it because they “have” to. Biblical churches focus on sharing about the saving knowledge of the gospel of Jesus, and people then choose to follow Christ because of what He did for us.

[@Abigael_Zed]

Awkward Amish Paradoxes: At age 16, start Rumspringa! Party SO HARD!! Also, you MUST beware of reading the Bible too much! It can lead you astray! Assumption about why [most] people leave the community and church: Partying, electronics, and cars! (Apparently, they forget that some people Rumspringa in the Amish community for their whole lives, or so I've heard...) Reality about why people leave the community: "I made an oath to Jesus, so maybe I'll try reading the Bible a little" ... "Amish theology is not okay! I have to get out of here!" Jesus' Beatitudes sermon: Be meek and humble; remember that God can see your heart and judges your actions by your motivation. Sinful thoughts are as deeply wrong as sinful actions. Amish church: Humble-brag and works-based theology with subtle intention to be seen doing the right thing. Maybe someone should tell them about what the Bible says? 'Cause it's awkward that people who are supposed to believe in the Bible and Jesus are discouraged and semi-restricted from knowing the Bible and Jesus. All people [except Jesus] have some kind of flaw, but telling your church to not know about your church is really weird.

[@marialamb6781]

@12:50…….. Do the Amish even attend an “English” church? I’m surprised to hear that they even would.

[@theamishpotato]

sometimes. but not very often

[@rsbrehm]

@14:25 I agree to an extent but what we call "an anointing" in the Charismatic churches is typically from God, for the purposes of accomplishing real things on earth. Their prosperity or their failures both come from The Lord. Psalm 139/Isaiah 45:7 Here is the deal: I still think they are saved and you are being too hard on them related to this. Even their own sin of "False Witness" from what looks like a works based salvation does not mean it isn't forgiven by the Blood of Jesus. In other words if they have real saving faith then there is a real saving God. They have the same problem all of us have; fear. Only Jesus can fix that per 1John 4: 7-11

[@pmdempsey9742]

Does anyone ever come to the Amish religion by studying the Bible? if not then there is something very wrong with this way of life no matter how it may seem from the outside

[@theamishpotato]

Well said.

[@nathanmiller4759]

I’m sorry sir the reason why the Amish don’t get anyone from the outside is because the sacrifice and change is just to much cars phones etc.

[@rsbrehm]

Amish have reason to boast to an extent. It isn't for Salvation, just their personal accomplishment. Paul wrote about something similar in Philipians 3: 3 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh- 4 though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, faultless. (He had a totally clean slate according to the Law, but Jesus still showed up and knocked him off his horse.)

[@jamesmagana4303]

Ya but they don't practice truth. Alot tradition. Obey acts 2:38.

[@journeyhawk1728]

This is not church related. I was just watching a video that was on my feed about an Amish tour bus giving tours of the Amish community in Lancaster, Pa. The man said that you can tell which houses the Amish live in because they all have green shades in the windows. What is the significance of this? The video was quite interesting. The bus stopped by an Amish cemetery. The man explained about how all the tomb stones were fairly plain and the same size. He explained how the deceased body is taken to a local funeral home to be embalmed and then returned to the family's home to be viewed for two days and then buried the rhird day. What was not addressed was if there was a particular way that the deceased person's body was dressed for burial. When you do your video, could you maybe go over this? It was also mentioned in the video about an Amish man who was a welder and needed electricity to weld. He had to go to the bishop and ask for permission to get an electricity source for his welder. He runs a either a gas powered or propane powered generator to weld. Many years ago when I was nursing in a hospital, I was called to help on the Neonatal unit because they were so busy. I remember that there was this infant with breathing problems that eeded oxygen in the home. The parents had to go to the bishop and get permission to get electricity installed in their home so that they could bring their baby home. The baby could not be discharged unless the family had a way for it to get oxygen. As far as I can remember, the bishop gave permission. Another thing that was brought up was that the Amish drove gray buggies and the Mennonites drove black ones. What that man said was very confusing to me, because I have watched a lot of videos about the Amish and have always seen them in black buggies. One such instance was when there was a school shooting many years ago at an Amish school in Lancaster. There was a funeral procession and all of the buggies were black. If you decide to have a video Q & A sometime, could you clarify this about the color of the buggies? Thank you.

[@theamishpotato]

Yep going to do a video on the funerals and weddings. Yes they need an ok from the bishop to get an electricity source. My dad runs a diesel generator to power his leather sewing machines. The stricter communities usually aren’t allowed to have curtains for their windows but are allowed to have the green roller shades.

[@journeyhawk1728]

@@theamishpotato thank you. That was a quick answer! I was adding more to my comment. I had clicked on the wrong key when I was trying to click on the return key. Yes, there were green shades, not curtains. Why the green shades? Any special significance? Thanks for your answer.

[@theamishpotato]

Stricter communities aren’t allowed to have curtains. So they use the green shades for privacy which is the only thing allowed in that community most likely. Can you email me the questions so I can add them to the Q & A video. It’s hard to remember them all in the contents. [e-mail]

[@journeyhawk1728]

@@theamishpotato you answered my questions quite well. It was very much appreciated. I will email you with any othrrs.

[@rsbrehm]

A sin that I believe all modern Christian religious denominations commit is the Sin of Adding to God's commands per Duet 12:32. So from this understanding, no one has "safe salvation." Christians still need as much grace as a heathen to be saved... That's Jesus.

[@theamishpotato]

John 6: 35-40 John 10:25-30 1 John 5:13 and many more

[@rsbrehm]

@@theamishpotato My thoughts were not clear on this. My bad. I meant "Saving Grace" is the same salvation when you come to Christ as it is the same salvation you keep when you are saved. In other words Christians still need God to keep his promises. That's what faith is all about. (Those same scriptures in application because we are not physically in Heaven yet.) Philippians 2: 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

[@theamishpotato]

@@rsbrehm oh ok I agree.

[@freightshayker]

Friend. Lord Jesus offers the free gift of salvation. That means it does not cost money. But as one teacher points out: there are other "currencies" beside money. Meaning we spend our time and effort in the promotion of the gospel instead of money. Because the gospel message is to repent and believe everything Lord Jesus said and did is truth. Everything. Means not just believe in the incredible sacrifice on the cross. So how does one "accept" the free giftof salvation Lord Jesus offers? ... by being obedient aka loving God with all one's heart, mind, soul and strength. Because Lord Jesus does not force someone to accept His free gift of salvation. Nor does Lord Jesus force someone to continue in their faith if they no longer want to continue in their faith. That's why we are to go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come to the wedding feast. We're not to keep truth to ourselves. We are to share the truth. Lord Jesus says to speak of that which we know. That's why Lord Jesus says: He who remains faithful to the end shall be saved. So your misunderstood use of the word "saved" is not lost on my ears. Because you think "saved" means a guaranteed ticket to Heaven when in reality "saved" does not mean a guaranteed ticket to Heaven. "Saved" simply means we are given awareness of the supernatural. We are given awareness of right an wrong on a higher level. We are simply "saved" from our own ignorance of God's existence. Means we no longer have that "cloak of ignorance" to hide our sins behind closed doors. Remember. It's not just sin to have actual sex with our neighbor's wife. Rather it's the same sin to look at our neighbor's wife with lust. And all sin separates us from God Whose name is Lord Jesus of Nazareth. You think only physical sins and evil will be punished? ... that's all Fire Lake means, punishment or separation albeit eternal. You think someone who has a wicked cocaine addiction is gonna bring that addiction into Heaven? You think Lord Jesus is not long suffering? ... Friend. God allowed a certain group of people to sacrifice their own children on a burning alter of Molech for 400 years ... you think God didn't want to put a stop to that practice with the first child sacrificed? You think Lord Jesus approves of abortion clinics today which tout themselves as being a legal health care service? You think abortion clinics are not today's alters of Molech? ... wake up. Sin is not going into Heaven. Lord Jesus will say to some: Depart from Me. You who've worked inequity. You think there aren't so-called believers today who profess they love Lord Jesus with their mouth but their heart is far from Him? ... wake up. Because to confess the name of Lord Jesus Christ means you love Him in your heart, not just confess with your mouth. amen. So you're right we who understand certain scripture are going to come out of the woodwork and challenge you because iron sharpens iron. Means we are to contend for the faith. We are to have answer as to the hope that's in us. We are not to sit by only listening to people who give false information to others who are looking for God. We are to reprove and correct false teaching, Paul teaches that. And Peter warns of the danger of continuing in sin as with: Don't be the dog who returns to his own vomit. Nor be the pig who returns to wallow again in her own mire. Lord Jesus says to the woman caught in adultry to go and sin no more lest a worse thing come upon you. Lord Jesus says to the blind man whom He healed: Go and sin no more. You are indoctrinated my friend when you say: We can never be righteous. Because the Old Testament says be holy because God is holy. Lord Jesus in the New Testament says to be perfect just as your Heavenly Father is perfect. Means to be holy because God is holy. Lord Jesus demonstrated water baptism then commands it in John 3: v5 an Mark 16: v16 ... and what does Lord Jesus say to John the Baptist who wanted to refuse to baptize Jesus? ... Jesus said: Permitted at this time to fulfill all righteousness. Lord Jesus also says that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Pharisees, you shall not enter into Heaven. Lord Jesus would ask someone like you: The baptism of John the Baptist. Was it from Heaven or of men? ... and those Pharisees had no response. Just like the speechless friend in Matthew 22 who did not have on proper wedding garment when King Jesus came in to inspect His guests. What happened to that speechless friend in Matthew 22? ... that friend was cast into outer darkness. good grief. You say: Fear-based approach of talking about coming to faith in Lord Jesus is wrong because a person would then be coming to Him for the wrong reasons. Friend. Lord Jesus talked more about hell to His own disciples than He talked about hell with others. So to suggest Lord Jesus will always forgive our sins when we continue to willfully sin means you do not understand scripture ... or ... you are willfully teaching falsely. There are false teachers who do not know what they teach is false. And there are false teachers who know what they teach is false yet they teach it anyway. Paul asks rhetorically: Shall we continue in sin so that grace may abound? ... Paul answers himself emphatically: God forbid! Book of Hebrews says if we deliberately go on sinning then there remains no more sacrifice for sin. You criticize those who talk about the fear of Fire Lake where there will be eternal burning, etc ... yet in the very next breath you say you don't know what is Fire Lake. Lord Jesus says where the worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched. You think telling people what Lord Jesus said is uncomfortable? ... if your neighbor's house was on fire you'd try a more subtle approach of letting him know? You think there's something more important than a person's eternal future? Are you one of these believers who thinks "oblivion" is what happens in Fire Lake? Friend. Lord Jesus says to not fear them who can kill the body an have nothing more they can do to you. Rather. We are to fear Him Who can throw both body an soul into hell. As well. Hell as it stands right now is not the end so-to-speak. Because at the White Throne Judgement, hell will be thrust down into Fire Lake. Means just when you thought hell was bad enough ... here comes Fire Lake. Friend. Fear of the Lord and love for Jesus are not two separate things. They are desciptions of direction on one's walk of salvation. So we are either walking toward Lord Jesus and the reality of living with Him, the holy angels, and all the brothers an sisters in Christ Jesus in Heaven. Or we are walking away from Lord Jesus. Meaning backsliding into sin and lukewarm-ness. Lord Jesus says if we backslide into sin and lukewarm-ness, He will spew us from His mouth. Lord Jesus says to go and sin no more lest a worse thing come upon us. And before we continue with the false thinking that it's impossible to go and sin no more ... Lord Jesus says with God all things are possible. Meaning the ability to go and sin no more. Moving on. Question: Do you think a "works-based" salvation is wrong? James says faith without works is dead. Paul says we should walk in good works, and that we are nearer our salvation than we we first believed. Lord Jesus says to let your light shine before men so that they may see your good works. Lord Jesus says all people will be judged according to their works. Are you one of those people who will say: All our works are nothing more than filthy rags? Lord Jesus says we shall know people by the fruit, read works they produce. And Lord Jesus says there is only good or corrupt fruit. Meaning good or bad works. There are no "neutral" works because in all our ways we must acknowledge Lord Jesus is God. Do you know what that means: Lord Jesus is God? It means God is not only the disembodied Spirit Whom we see in the Old Testament. Rather Father God was inside that flesh and blood named Lord Jesus of Nazareth. And only the flesh and blood died on the cross. The soul nor His Spirit died on the cross. Three days after being placed in the tomb, God demonstrated a power that only He controls, the power of resurrection. Hallelujah. Isaiah 9: v6 says Jesus is the Everlasting Father. Isaiah 43: v11 says there is no Savior next to God. Meaning Father God is one person Whose name is Lord Jesus of Nazareth. Isaiah 44: v6 and Revelation 22: v13 both say the first and the last. Meaning there cannot be two different firsts and two different lasts. Means Lord Jesus is the Alpha and Omega. The Beginning and the Ending. The Almighty. Glory to God. You are indoctrinated my friend. And these last two videos show how that process evolves. Because satan and his demonic kind, and the false teachers of the world are able to repeat half truth and lies to unsuspecting children as well as adults. And they simply repeat those half truths an lies over and over. Until the false information becomes secondary. That's why Paul talked about the more noble Bereans who studied to see if what they were being told was truth. Apostle John talks about testing people and spirits to see if they are of God. Do you know what that means? Can you tell us the difference between titles baptism and baptism in the name of Lord Jesus Christ? ... you should and you will. Because your eternal future is based on you making a decision with that information. For any with ears to hear. Go to a man of God who knows the difference between titles baptism and baptism in the name of Lord Jesus Christ. Peace of Lord Jesus upon you and yours

[@marialamb6781]

Well actually sadly, because the Amish do not preach Jesus and they do not preach Grace or faith and they do not preached the cross. I believe that most of them are NOT even CHRISTIAN. Some might be. And if they are they are Christians secretly. Because becoming a Christian, believing in Jesus Christ and the gospel the way we believe it means that you get kicked out. First you are silenced. Giving you a chance to come back into the fold of the Amish laws for that particular community and if you don’t, then you will be shunned. It’s not that they don’t understand well they don’t but they do it this way because that is the way that the community is held together. Requiring strict obedience to the laws of the community is the cohesiveness of the Amish community. That’s why they stick together and they don’t leave. FEAR. Because if you get kicked out, then you are part of the devil, you are a child of the devil. We, the English, out here are all walking with the devil and on our way to hell. If you get shunned then you are on your way to hell automatically. Even if you say you’re a Christian and you believe the Bible but I now understand that Jesus has saved me by faith not by works. They don’t care. You’re on your way to hell. Dad did it this way, grandpa did it this way, great grandpa did it this way, 300 years ago they did it this way, and that’s what we have to do if we want to go to heaven. BUT then some of them will find out when they move to a different community that the way that they thought was the only way to get to heaven is not the same way that these people in this community lives. They’re more strict or more permissive. And that’s why there are actually many people that are finally breaking the Amish silence. And sadly, as with all cults…..I believe this is a cult because of the shunning and the fear and the rules obedience that is used to keep you in place……. You will find incest and rape rampant. And if the woman says anything they get together and decide whether or not the guy did anything wrong. It is tragic. Just like with all cults. It always boils down to an unnatural and unhealthy and unbiblical perspective about sex. The married women are expected to be have as many babies as possible. And the women do not have a voice. They are expected to be submissive and obey their leaders especially the husband who is busy obeying the leaders.

[@nathanmiller4759]

You mentioned something about head covering for women. We have a clear command for women to wear a headcovering can you just ignore those commands and still walk in truth?

[@theamishpotato]

If you’re talking about 1 Corinthians 11 it is not a clear command to wear a head covering. As a matter of fact it is not talking about a physical covering at all. I have a video coming out soon on this.

[@nathanmiller4759]

Sounds interesting

[@theamishpotato]

@@nathanmiller4759 www.davidpawson.org/resources/resource/1108?return_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.davidpawson.org%2Fresources%2Fcategory%2Fnew-testament-studies%2F1-corinthians%2F

[@pilgrimcarolee7294]

Would you please hold the microphone alittle Further away from you. You can be heard swallowing 🙂

[@heidilear7222]

Maybe they went to a LGBTQ church they really struggle having children but they keep trying God bless em lol 😂

[@katiefisher8739]

I guess you must not personally know the Lancaster Pennsylvania Amish because that's where my background is from, and I don't know that it's pleasing to God for anyone to get on social media and talk about any cultures shortcomings because don't we have that, there was only ever one perfect man that walked the earth and that was Jesus Christ our Savior, I feel a platform like this only brings out a lot of negative talk and why, if you have peace in your heart, why would you even want to talk like this, no one is perfect and I wish people would treat every human being like a child of God and realize Jesus came with so much grace love and mercy and He didn't bring out the faults of people, He came to save us, let's make a difference

[@theamishpotato]

My intention is not to talk negative about anyone. I love the people I grew up with. I am even grateful that I grew up in an amish community. However, they teach a salvation that is contradictory to what scripture says, and since I love my people, I don't want them to be damned to hell. God has laid it on my heart to share the truth with the Amish for years now and I will obey Him. It is not easy. I would rather leave them alone but they believe in a false gospel and it scares me to think of where they are headed. My intention for the channel is simply to expose the false teachings and share the truth as best as I can.I am no perfect being by any means and I am always open to correction if I say anything that is not true. I appreciate you taking the time watching and commenting and apologize if I have offended you in any way. May God bless you greatly!

[@ruthhamilton4882]

@@theamishpotato my observation is that EVERY faith thinks they are the "chosen" ones.

[@theamishpotato]

@@ruthhamilton4882 there is only one way for salvation and that is through putting faith in Jesus Christ. That’s it. A church is simply a place to worship and help each other become stronger in their relationship with Christ. Many churches mislead people and how we can know that is by comparing what they teach with what scripture says.

[@davidchupp4460]

The whole system is based on control. Bottom line whether you want to admit it or not. Church is about fellowship and leading not forcing people to live someone else’s convictions or opinions.

[@nathanmiller4759]

Have you ever heard of the new order amish are they false teachers as well

[@PhilipDowd]

A bit off-topic and I do apologize but.... Jesus already came back in AD 70. Matt 23:36 Truly, I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation. Matt 24:34 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. Matt 16:28 Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.

[@edwardpeterson1634]

It sounds like he is now stuck in a protestant church and erroneous protestant theology.

[@nathanmiller4759]

I go to bible studies every Wednesday night and church and Sunday school every Sunday and Iam Amish I also have no plans to leave the church because I am seeing the truth and also not all Amish denomination has rum springs youth so maybe you shouldn’t put the Amish all in one group

[@theamishpotato]

May I ask what group you are from and where it’s at?

[@nathanmiller4759]

WE are a new order fellowship from Holmes county Ohio

[@theamishpotato]

I pray more will start seeing the truth like your group. Do you believe in eternal salvation? That you can know that you’re going to heaven?

[@nathanmiller4759]

Absolutely we are not perfect we have fallen many times but we believe thru repentance and walking in obedience we can walk in truth and someday be with our maker in heaven .

[@theamishpotato]

@@nathanmiller4759 so you know for sure, without a doubt, that you are going to heaven?

[@porschaaaislitty9692]

Not everything in the Bible is true. Jesus will not return, we all go to Heaven after we die. It's all good, we don't wait for Jesus

[@katiefisher8739]

I'm old older Amish and I watch your videos and am disappointed that you left the Amish and you feel you need to speak about the Amish in such a negative way, why are you not happy just living your life and bloom where you are planted, I feel you are not after in the Amish life, you would really be surprised if you would learn about the good in the Amish, doesn't every culture have things that need to be worked on, hopefully you don't think you have it all together

[@fredamiller3482]

The amish have alot of good & if you have watched all his videos he has mentioned the good values the amish teach. But there are things that they practice that do not make sense. Even if you dnt agree with everything this video is about I didn't hear CJ say anything that wasn't true. I should know cause we just left the amish.

[@araber78]

The Amish lifestyle is good, probably the best I know about but the religion is completely false, religion should come from the bible and the bible only, not some bishops idea by the way bloom where you are planted is not in the bible

[@midnitglory]

He is just trying to point out false Christianity and try to save souls. What is wrong with that? He is winning souls for Christ... the only thing you can take with to heaven is other people)

[@markgingerich6737]

@@araber78 you say religion should come from the bible, where do you think the amish religion comes from? The amish religion and principles that they teach were written in Switzerland almost 400 years ago by Christian's who were being persecuted for there beliefs!

[@araber78]

@@markgingerich6737 The Amish church is just another version of the catholic church, Catholics believe that what the pope says is above the Bible and that they can earn their salvation by their good works, likewise the Amish believe that what the bishops and the church says is above the bible and by following the rules they will earn heaven which is not true, salvation is a free gift, you can not earn a free gift. Good works are the results of knowing Christ. not the means of salvation. just because something is ancient does not mean it is right. they may have started out right but they have drifted far. Matthew 15:8-10 8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. 9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

[@markgingerich6737]

Sounds like you might be a little bitter about something and you just want to put the amish church and way of life to shame as much as you can! Yes there are problems in the amish but when you find a church that is perfect let me know!

[@theamishpotato]

Not bitter at all. I love the Amish and most of the lifestyle they have. But they do NOT follow the scriptures. There is never going to be any church full of perfect people but I know a lot of churches who teach scripture accurately. The Amish have a false gospel and it is my prayer that they come to know the truth before it’s to late. It’s been to late for many already. Prove me wrong in anything I say and I will gladly take the video down.

[@markgingerich6737]

@@theamishpotatojust because you disagree with the way the amish teach doesnt mean its false gospel

[@theamishpotato]

@@markgingerich6737 you’re right. My opinion doesn’t matter. But what does matter is what God says in the Bible. The Amish teach a gospel that contradicts the Bible. They teach a salvation that depends on your performance. The Bible clearly says it is only by Christ’s finished work that we get to heaven, not by anything WE do. The Bible says one thing and the Amish say another. A false gospel. Who are you going to follow? Mans teaching or Gods teaching? Choose wisely friend.

[@markgingerich6737]

@@theamishpotato so you believe that the things you do dont matter as long as you profess to be a Christian?

[@theamishpotato]

@@markgingerich6737 not at all. You’re avoiding what I’m telling you. You can watch my other videos to know what I believe