SHE CONTACTED "ANOTHER" JESUS, A FALSE ONE THROUGH "CHANNELING"
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM SARAH YOUNG'S FALSE CHRIST
SEE: http://herescope.blogspot.com/2015/12/merry-christmas-from-sarah-youngs-false.html; republished below in full unedited for informational, educational, and research purposes:
Thinking of giving Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling to friends and family for Christmas?
You might think twice . . . .
Author Warren Smith elaborates on the strange December 25th “message” that is presented as the Christmas Day “devotion” in Jesus Calling. In his book Another Jesus Calling: How False Christs are Entering the Church Through Contemplative Prayer, Smith suggests that Young’s “Jesus” sounds more like the Grinch who stole Christmas than the man from Galilee; more like a stranger than a savior.
The following excerpt is one of the “20 Concerns” Smith presents in his excellent book Another Jesus Calling:
The Dark Night of Jesus’ Birth?
In Jesus Calling, [Sarah Young's] “Jesus” states that he was born in a “filthy stable” “under the most appalling conditions.” He says that the night of his birth was a “dark night” for him.
IN WHAT CAN only be described as the ultimate revisionist description of the night of Jesus’ birth, Sarah Young’s “Jesus” openly bemoans what he describes as that “dark night for Me.” He states in Jesus Calling:
This doesn’t sound like the voice of our Savior—it sounds instead like the voice of a stranger (John 10:5). And when you really think about it, wouldn’t it be more likely that Satan — not Jesus — would be the one to describe the night of Jesus’ birth as that “dark night for me”?
As to the bemoaning of this “Jesus,” Scripture tells us to be content in whatever circumstances we find ourselves:
In whatever way this devotion in Jesus Calling is looked at, it is a very unbiblical message. The conditions of His birth were not “appalling” but, rather, God’s “sign” to the shepherds, and then they, after seeing “the babe lying in a manger,” glorified and praised God for “all” they had “seen”:
A NOTE TO READERS:
Become informed! For further reading about the dangers of Sarah Young's “Jesus,” read the following webpages:
1. Chris Lawson at Spiritual Research Network has posted links to a compendium of articles critical of Sarah Young's book(s). See his Jesus Calling webpage.
2. Lighthouse Trails, which distributes and/or publishes Warren Smith's books, offers several easy reading tract-like booklets that explain the dangers of Sarah Young's “Jesus.” Read:
3. See Amy Spreeman's review of Changing “Jesus Calling”—Damage Control for a False Christ
4. Read Sarah Leslie's review posted on Herescope titled“'Another Jesus' Calling: Which Jesus is Calling on You?”
Thank you to Gaylene Goodroad for taking the photos illustrating the holiday sales promotions for Sarah Young's book(s). Gaylene found this display at a local grocery store.
Thank you to Warren Smith for permission to reprint this excerpt from his book.
You might think twice . . . .
Author Warren Smith elaborates on the strange December 25th “message” that is presented as the Christmas Day “devotion” in Jesus Calling. In his book Another Jesus Calling: How False Christs are Entering the Church Through Contemplative Prayer, Smith suggests that Young’s “Jesus” sounds more like the Grinch who stole Christmas than the man from Galilee; more like a stranger than a savior.
The following excerpt is one of the “20 Concerns” Smith presents in his excellent book Another Jesus Calling:
The Dark Night of Jesus’ Birth?
In Jesus Calling, [Sarah Young's] “Jesus” states that he was born in a “filthy stable” “under the most appalling conditions.” He says that the night of his birth was a “dark night” for him.
IN WHAT CAN only be described as the ultimate revisionist description of the night of Jesus’ birth, Sarah Young’s “Jesus” openly bemoans what he describes as that “dark night for Me.” He states in Jesus Calling:
Try to imagine what I gave up when I came into your world as a baby. I set aside My Glory, so that I could identify with mankind. I accepted the limitations of infancy under the most appalling conditions—a filthy stable. That was a dark night for Me, even though angels lit up the sky proclaiming “Glory!” to awe-struck shepherds. (emphasis added)
This doesn’t sound like the voice of our Savior—it sounds instead like the voice of a stranger (John 10:5). And when you really think about it, wouldn’t it be more likely that Satan — not Jesus — would be the one to describe the night of Jesus’ birth as that “dark night for me”?
As to the bemoaning of this “Jesus,” Scripture tells us to be content in whatever circumstances we find ourselves:
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am,therewith to be content.
(Philippians 4:11)
(Philippians 4:11)
In whatever way this devotion in Jesus Calling is looked at, it is a very unbiblical message. The conditions of His birth were not “appalling” but, rather, God’s “sign” to the shepherds, and then they, after seeing “the babe lying in a manger,” glorified and praised God for “all” they had “seen”:
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.... And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.... And the shepherds returned,glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
(Luke 2:11-20)
(Luke 2:11-20)
A NOTE TO READERS:
Become informed! For further reading about the dangers of Sarah Young's “Jesus,” read the following webpages:
1. Chris Lawson at Spiritual Research Network has posted links to a compendium of articles critical of Sarah Young's book(s). See his Jesus Calling webpage.
2. Lighthouse Trails, which distributes and/or publishes Warren Smith's books, offers several easy reading tract-like booklets that explain the dangers of Sarah Young's “Jesus.” Read:
- Changing “Jesus Calling”—Damage Control for a False Christ
- The New Age Implications of “Jesus Calling”
- The Daily Beast Writes Feature Article About Jesus Calling – Asks Questions Christian Leaders Ignore and Remain Silent On
3. See Amy Spreeman's review of Changing “Jesus Calling”—Damage Control for a False Christ
4. Read Sarah Leslie's review posted on Herescope titled“'Another Jesus' Calling: Which Jesus is Calling on You?”
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
(John 1:14)
(John 1:14)
Who being the brightness of His glory, and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
(Heb. 1:3)
(Heb. 1:3)
Thank you to Gaylene Goodroad for taking the photos illustrating the holiday sales promotions for Sarah Young's book(s). Gaylene found this display at a local grocery store.
Thank you to Warren Smith for permission to reprint this excerpt from his book.
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FROM LIGHTHOUSE TRAILS RESEARCH:
http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/newsletters/2015/newsletter20151214.htm; republished below in full unedited for informational, educational, and research purposes:
After Lighthouse Trails posted Herescope’s article “‘Merry Christmas’ from Sarah Young’s False Christ!” this past weekend on Facebook about the 12/25 Christmas “message” found in Sarah Young’s book Jesus Calling, some people on Facebook left comments (some harsh, some angry) that begged for further explanation. Thus, our editors felt compelled to respond.
In his already published booklet Changing Jesus Calling: Damage Control for a False Christ, Warren B. Smith illustrates some of the many passages that have been completely removed or significantly altered in recent editions of Jesus Calling. One of the changes reported by Smith is in regard to Young’s controversial Christmas “devotion.”
Smith’s original concern, as expressed in his 2013 book, “Another Jesus” Calling, was that the joy of the Gospel message was being overshadowed by some of the dark comments made by Sarah Young’s “Jesus” in that Christmas “devotion.” Apparently, Sarah Young and her publisher Thomas Nelson agreed. In their special 10th anniversary edition of Jesus Calling published in 2014, they completely removed one of the most severe comments “Jesus” made about the night of His birth. However, for whatever reason, they did not make the change in all their other editions. This is typical of the way Young and her team of editors have published numerous and varying editions of Jesus Calling as they continually put words in and out of “Jesus’” mouth in an apparent attempt to curb the mounting criticism of Sarah Young’s book.
Here is an excerpt from Warren B. Smith’s booklet Changing Jesus Calling: Damage Control for a False Christ regarding the recent change in the 10th anniversary of Jesus Calling concerning the Christmas “devotion.” We hope those reading this will prayerfully consider these things in view of Scripture:
“Jesus” complains about the night of his birthCreating considerable controversy and confusion, the “Jesus” of Jesus Callingsaid he was born “under appalling conditions” in a “filthy stable” and that the night of his birth “was a dark night” for him. To many readers, this did not sound like the voice of their Savior—it sounded like the voice of a stranger (John 10:5) and that Satan—not Jesus—would be the one describing the night of Jesus’ birth as “that dark night for Me.”
The Damage Control
Compare the original December 25th message with the one that has replaced it in the 10th anniversary edition of Jesus Calling. Notice how the controversial statement—“That was a dark night for Me”—was deleted and quietly replaced by the less controversial statement—“There was nothing glorious about that setting.”
Compare the original December 25th message with the one that has replaced it in the 10th anniversary edition of Jesus Calling. Notice how the controversial statement—“That was a dark night for Me”—was deleted and quietly replaced by the less controversial statement—“There was nothing glorious about that setting.”
December 25th Sentence in the Original Edition
Try to imagine what I gave up when I came into your world as a baby. I set aside My Glory, so that I could identify with mankind. I accepted the limitations of infancy under the most appalling conditions—a filthy stable. That was a dark night for Me, even though angels lit up the sky proclaiming “Glory!” to awe-struck shepherds.25 (bold added to highlight what was deleted))December 25th Replacement Sentence
Try to imagine what I gave up when I came into your world as a baby. I set aside My Glory, so that I could identify with mankind. I accepted the limitations of infancy under the most appalling conditions—a filthy stable. There was nothing glorious about that setting, though angels lit up the sky proclaiming, “Glory!” to awe-struck shepherds.26 (bold added to highlight what was added)
Jesus Corrects Himself Again?
The complaints made by Sarah Young’s “Jesus” don’t square with Scripture inspired by the true Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us “to be content” in whatever circumstances we find ourselves (Philippians 4:11). Obviously succumbing to the mounting criticism regarding the “dark night for Me” remark, Sarah Young’s “Jesus” corrects himself—again—with no apology or explanation. (excerpt from Warren B. Smith’s booklet Changing Jesus Calling: Damage Control for a False Christ)
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PASTOR MIKE ABENDROTH EXPOSES THE HERESY & BLASPHEMY;
JESUS IS NOT CALLING
A SOBERING REVIEW
MYSTICISM EXPOSED
Published on Feb 15, 2015
Mysticism
1.belief that union with or absorption into the Deity or the absolute, or the spiritual apprehension of knowledge inaccessible to the intellect, may be attained through contemplation and self-surrender.
2.belief characterized by self-delusion or dreamy confusion of thought, especially when based on the assumption of occult qualities or mysterious agencies.
"But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." Hebrews 5:14
"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction." 2 Peter 2:1
Jesus said "And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many." Matthew 24:11
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." Matthew 7:15
Jesus said "Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy." Luke 12:1b
1.belief that union with or absorption into the Deity or the absolute, or the spiritual apprehension of knowledge inaccessible to the intellect, may be attained through contemplation and self-surrender.
2.belief characterized by self-delusion or dreamy confusion of thought, especially when based on the assumption of occult qualities or mysterious agencies.
"But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." Hebrews 5:14
"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction." 2 Peter 2:1
Jesus said "And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many." Matthew 24:11
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." Matthew 7:15
Jesus said "Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy." Luke 12:1b
About That Jesus Calling – 10 Things You Might Not Know
Editors, Lighthbouse Trails
1. Did you know that Sarah Young says she had been inspired by the ”Jesus” of a book called God Calling?
2. Did you know that Christian publisher Harvest House’s book The Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs says that God Calling is an example of a channeled New Age book “replete with denials of biblical teaching”?1
3. Did you know that the “Jesus” of God Calling teaches that God is “in” everyone?
4. Did you know that the “Jesus” of Jesus Calling contradicts the Jesus of the Bible?
5. Did you know that the “Jesus” of Jesus Calling rejects the Jesus of the Bible’s warnings about the future and tells us to “laugh” at the future?
6. Did you know that the “Jesus” of Jesus Calling frequently flatters his followers, which contrasts the way Jesus Christ spoke to people?
7. Did you know that Sarah Young’s “Jesus” revises the night that Jesus Christ was born and calls it a “dark night” in a “filthy stable” in “appalling conditions” even though the Bible says the shepherds rejoiced in all that they had seen that night? 2
8. Did you know that the “Jesus” of Jesus Calling revises the accounts of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph of the Bible?
9. Did you know that the “Jesus” of Jesus Calling encourages his followers to practice contemplative “listening” prayer and to have a “buffer zone of silence” with no warning about seducing spirits?3
10. Did you know that the “Jesus” of Jesus Calling emphasizes New Age terms and concepts throughout the book?
The 10 points above have been taken from Warren B. Smith’s new book, “Another Jesus” Calling. This book provides valuable information that can help you warn your family and friends how the “Jesus” of Jesus Calling contradicts the biblical Jesus.
Notes:
1. John Ankerberg & John Weldon, Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 1996), p. 103.
2. Sarah Young, Jesus Calling, p. 376.
3. Jesus Calling, June 15th entry
