Saturday, April 27, 2024

IN DEFENSE OF EDDIE RAMIREZ A TRUE PROPHET OF GOD


DEAR VIEWER THIS MAN BELOW IS SEAN WHO HAPPENS TO HAVE A YOU TUBE CHANNEL CALLED REVEALING TRUTH 911. HE CLAIMS THAT HIS CHANNEL FUNCTIONS AS A DISCERNMENT MINISTRY. THAT MAY BE TRUE TO A CERTAIN EXTENT. BUT THERE ARE BOUNDARIES WHICH SHOULD NEVER BE CROSSED. FOR EXAMPLE, WE SHOULD NEVER ASSUME THE ROLE OF JUDGE, JURY OR PROSECUTOR. THAT ROLE BELONGS STRICTLY TO GOD ALONE.  AFTER REVIEWING SOME OF HIS VIDEOS, I FOUND SOME OF THEM TO BE QUESTIONABLE. FOR EXAMPLE LIKE THE VIDEO WHICH I PRESENT BELOW IN THIS ARTICLE WITH REGARDS TO PASTOR FREDDY RAMIREZ AND HOW SEAN MALIGNS HIS MINISTRY. AS YOU REVIEW THE CONTENTS PRESENTED BELOW IN THIS ARTICLE, YOU WILL HOPEFULLY UNDERSTAND WHY. I MAY BE WRONG BUT I THINK I'M RIGHT WHEN I SAY HE(SEAN) STRIKES ME MORE AS FITTING THE BILL OF A HERESY HUNTER. FEEL FREE & LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK UNDER YOUR COMMENTS BELOW. THANK YOU.

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Freddy Ramirez

 
4 years ago this month my life would dramatically change when God asked me to open up to the world about my encounter stories.
4 years later I’m amazed by how many have heard this story and even more amazed by the countless of people it’s inspired and changed, leading them closer to God.
This is a full circle moment for me because since the age of 5 I was always different.
My eyes were exposed to the world of the spirit and they have remained open, I grew up seeing but not knowing or understanding what or why I was seeing things that others were not.
I learned to keep what I would see to myself and ignore them, until Jesus came and changed everything.
When Jesus told me to share my spiritual encounters publicly I fought it, I didn’t want to seem abnormal and didn’t think that there would be any value to anyone in doing so.
But Jesus changed everything.
I have come to know Him in ways I never thought were achievable until I reached heaven, and yet I hunger to continue to encounter Him again and again.
But now my mission is clear. Introduce Jesus to a new generation and lead them to know the fullness of His Spirit.
I will continue to share Jesus. I will share of his glory and majesty, I will lead others to know Him the way that I have known Him.





 VIDEO BELOW EXPOSING 
SEAN CHRISTIE'S FALLACIES






Dear viewer: The author of this video Mr. Sean is what we might call a Cessasionist. Or at least someone whose theological views have been influenced by cessasionism. What do I mean by that? Simply stated a cessasionist is a believer who claims that the supernatural gifts of the Spirit ceased to exist when all of the apostles died and the Biblical canon was closed. This man made doctrine has it's origin with John Calvin during the Reformation. It's a long drawn out discussion, but you can google it on your own for more details. But I will touch on it briefly here.

WHAT IS CESSATIONISM? cessationism: the belief that certain spectacular works, gifts, signs, and happenings from God ceased with the apostles, or at the very latest, ceased with those they directly taught. These gifts and signs include such things as : spontaneous speaking in strange languages ('tongues') prophecy, miracles, (otherwise-) impossible strings of 'coincidences', healings, special insight into a person's motives and purposes, exorcisms, any other 'power' activities in which God exercises power over the order of nature and mind, through people. As the cessationist sees it, the Church and its members today can't get these miraculous gifts, because God has stopped giving them. Most mainline Protestants, and nearly all Fundamentalists, are 'cessationists', whether they are fully aware of it or not. There had been cessationists since the days of the Church Councils. But as a well-defined viewpoint, modern cessationism starts with John Calvin. Back in the days of the Reformation, the Vatican had sent Robert Bellarmine to win back the people who had joined the Reformed churches. One of Bellarmine's main methods was to point to wondrous signs done by loyal Catholics, and then ask, 'Where's your miracles? How is God working through you?' For a while, at least, Bellarmine was quite effective. Calvin knew he had to respond to that specific challenge. Calvin replied : "The gift of healing, like the rest of the miracles, which the Lord willed to be brought forth for a time, has vanished away in order to make the new preaching of the Gospel marvelous forever." (*Institutes*, Battle translation, 1960, p.1467).
He drew this from Augustine of Hippo, who wrote when commenting on one particular sign in Acts 2:4 : "In the earliest times, 'the Holy Ghost fell upon them that believed: and they spake with tongues,' which they had not learned, 'as the Spirit gave them utterance.' These were signs adapted to the time. For there behooved to be that betokening of the Holy Spirit in all tongues, to shew that the Gospel of God was to run through all tongues over the whole earth. That thing was done for a betokening, and it passed away." Forms of Cesssationism Cessationism has several theological/philosophical forms: God created the church in ways that included unusual or miraculous acts. Then when the church had taken some hold, God allowed it to manage itself using its own abilities. In this view, God no longer has an active role in its doings. Thus, any outward signs of spirit activity are presumed to be false, or can be explained as merely a natural event. The ancients claimed these as powerful acts of God because they didn't know any better, and we do. Such happenings would then have no spiritual or supernatural meaning, and God did not have a hand in them. This is most often held by those who speak of humankind's 'coming of age' (that we as a species have become grown-ups). The fundamentalist-dispensationalist holds that God hasn't left us, but rather gets involved by guiding the human conscience and mind through the Scriptures, not by giving special gifts that stand out or go beyond normal human ability. We no longer need the flashy signs or the mighty acts to help us develop a well-rounded faith. Since it's so easy to use and abuse spectacle and miracle, God no longer uses them. The Biblical examples were a 'starter course' to get the church going, and after that there was no need for them. This view is also held by many ex-Pentecostals. But is the gift of prophecy still in operation today? Here's my rebuttal to Sean's critique of Freddy Ramirez: Are there prophets in the church today? The gift of prophet (Ephesians 4:11) was a gift given by Christ for the laying of the foundation of the church. Prophets were foundational to the church (Ephesians 2:20). The prophet proclaimed a message from the Lord to the early believers. Sometimes a prophet’s message was revelatory (new revelation and truth from God) and sometimes a prophet’s message was predictive (see Acts 11:28 and 21:10). The early Christians did not have the complete Bible. Some early Christians did not have access to any of the books of the New Testament. The New Testament prophets “filled the gap” by proclaiming God’s message to the people who would not have access to it otherwise. The last book of the New Testament (Revelation) was not completed until late in the first century. So, the Lord sent prophets to proclaim God’s Word to His people. Are there true prophets today? If the purpose of a prophet was to reveal truth from God, why would we need prophets if we have the completed revelation from God in the Bible? If prophets were the “foundation” of the early church, are we still building the “foundation” today? Can God give someone a message to deliver to someone else? Absolutely! Does God reveal truth to someone in a supernatural way and enable that person to deliver that message to others? Absolutely! Whatever the case, whenever a person claims to be speaking for God (the essence of prophecy) the key is to compare what is said with what the Bible says. If God were to speak through a person today, it would be in 100% complete agreement with what God has already said in the Bible. God does not contradict Himself. 1 John 4:1 instructs us, “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 declares, “Do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good.” So, whether it is a “word from the Lord” or a supposed prophecy, our response should be the same. Compare what is said to what the Word of God says. If it contradicts the Bible, throw it out. If it agrees with the Bible, pray for wisdom and discernment as to how to apply/respond to the message (2 Timothy 3:16-17; James 1:5).
  2nd Rebuttal: "Does God still speak to us today?" : The Bible records God speaking audibly to people many times (Exodus 3:14; Joshua 1:1; Judges 6:18; 1 Samuel 3:11; 2 Samuel 2:1; Job 40:1; Isaiah 7:3; Jeremiah 1:7; Acts 8:26; 9:15—this is just a small sampling). There is no biblical reason why God could not speak to a person audibly today. With the hundreds of times the Bible records God speaking, we have to remember that they occur over the course of 4,000 years of human history. God speaking audibly is the exception, not the rule. Even in the biblically recorded instances of God speaking, it is not always clear whether it was an audible voice, an inner voice, or a mental impression. God does speak to people today. First, God speaks to us through His Word (2 Timothy 3:16–17). Isaiah 55:11 tells us, “So is my word that goes out from my mouth: it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” The Bible is God’s Word, and it contains everything we need to know in order to be saved and live the Christian life. Second Peter 1:3 declares, “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by his own glory and goodness.”
 God can also “speak” to us through events—i.e., He can guide us through arranging our circumstances. And God helps us to discern right from wrong through our consciences (1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Peter 3:16). God is in the process of conforming our minds to think His thoughts (Romans 12:2). God allows events to occur in our lives to direct us, change us, and help us to grow spiritually (James 1:2–5; Hebrews 12:5–11). First Peter 1:6–7 reminds us, “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.” God may sometimes speak audibly to people. It is highly doubtful, though, that this occurs as often as some people claim it does. Again, even in the Bible, God speaking audibly is the exception, not the ordinary. If anyone claims that God has spoken to him or her, always compare what is said with what the Bible says. If God were to speak today, His words would be in full agreement with what He has said in the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16–17). God does not contradict Himself.
 
Rebuttal #3
At the end of this video, Sean falsely alleges that these visions which Mr. Ramirez shares are false. And I quote" what Sean stated: 'THESE PRIVATE VISITS ARE EITHER OUT RIGHT LIES, OR DEMONIC ENCOUNTERS. BECAUSE THESE STORIES DON'T LINE UP WITH SCRIPTURE" end of quote. 
 
YOUR WRONG SEAN! 
 Can God give visions to people today? Yes! Does God give visions to people today? ABSOLUTELY. Should we expect visions to be an ordinary occurrence? No. As recorded in the Bible, God spoke to people many times by means of visions. Examples are Joseph, son of Jacob; Joseph, the husband of Mary; Solomon; Isaiah; Ezekiel; Daniel; Peter; and Paul. The prophet Joel predicted an outpouring of visions, and this was confirmed by the apostle Peter in Acts chapter 2. It is important to note that the difference between a vision and a dream is that a vision is given when a person is awake while a dream is given when a person is asleep.

In many parts of the world, God seems to be using visions and dreams extensively. In areas where there is little or no gospel message available, and where people do not have Bibles, God is taking His message to people directly through dreams and visions. This is entirely consistent with the biblical example of visions being frequently used by God to reveal His truth to people in the early days of Christianity. If God desires to communicate His message to a person, He can use whatever means He finds necessary—a missionary, an angel, a vision, or a dream. Of course, God also has the ability to give visions in areas where the gospel message is already readily available. There is no limit to what God can do.

At the same time, we must be careful when it comes to visions and the interpretation of visions. We must keep in mind that the Bible is finished, and it tells us everything we need to know. The key truth is that if God were to give a vision, it would agree completely with what He has already revealed in His Word. Visions should never be given equal or greater authority than the Word of God. God’s Word is our ultimate authority for Christian faith and practice. If you believe you have had a vision and feel that perhaps God gave it to you, prayerfully examine the Word of God and make sure your vision is in agreement with Scripture. Then prayerfully consider what God would have you do in response to the vision (James 1:5). God would not give a vision to a person and then keep the meaning of the vision hidden. In Scripture, whenever a person asked God for the meaning of a vision, God made sure it was explained to the person (Daniel 2 & 8:15-17, Acts 10)

At the end of this video, Sean argues that the reason Jesus is not appearing today to anyone in visions is because of his ascension into heaven and will not be seen again until his second coming. He cites Act 1:9-11 to make his case. WRONG AGAIN SEAN!

Rebuttal #4
Did Jesus appear to anyone after his ascension into heaven? A resounding yes and here's the evidence:

Apostle Paul on the road to Damascus shortly after Christs' ascension into heaven.

Saul (Paul) was traveling to Damascus seeking to persecute Christians, when suddenly a blinding light from heaven comes down upon him. Saul falls to the ground and hears a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me.” Saul asks who is speaking to him, and the reply is that it is Jesus." The Lord tells him to arise and go into the city, and that he will be told what to do. Those with Saul on his journey stood speechless as they heard the voice but saw no one. They did not see the same vision of Christ that Saul saw. Saul is blinded by this event, and is helped to Damascus by his friends. Jesus then appears in a vision to a disciple named Ananias, and Jesus tells him he wants him to go to Saul, because he has chosen him as His instrument to deliver the gospel message to the Gentiles and the people of Israel. Ananias finds Saul at the house of Judas and tells him that Jesus has sent him to restore his sight and fill him with the Holy Spirit. Saul is baptized, and now understands that Jesus is the Messiah. He then changes his name to Paul. After Paul's conversion he becomes a major force in the spread of the Word and the development of Christianity throughout the world cf Acts 9:1-18.
 Furthermore, if Jesus had not appeared to Paul after his ascension into heaven, it is plausible that most of the New Testament would have never been written.One more example of Jesus appearing to his disciples after his ascension in heaven is found in Revelation 1 to the Apostle John.
If Freddy Ramirez is seeing Jesus, it is because the Spirit of God is revealing Jesus to Freddy's spirit. In essence, Freddy is not seeing Jesus in a literal/physical sense, but in a spiritual one. The thing we must remember is that all things are possible with God. He can reveal Himself in whatever way He pleases, and His way will prove to be higher and more excellent than our way. And, because it entails the spiritual realm we must discern it from a spiritual perspective and not judge it from our own intellectual understanding or reasoning. This is where Sean has greatly erred!
In Mathew 28:18-20 Jesus made this promise to his followers:


But Jesus came and spoke these words to them, “All power in Heaven and on earth has been given to me. You, then, are to go and make disciples of all the nations and baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to observe all that I have commanded you and, remember, I am with you always, even to the end of the world.”

As evidence that God/Jesus is still revealing himself today through visions, watch the video below:


Some final thoughts: The following is some comments that were posted by a viewer who goes by the name of Reverend Jake to Sean on April 13th, 2024:

Hello Brother Sean: In this video you implied that Mr. Freddy Ramirez is somehow affiliated with the New Apostolic Reformation movement. You also posted the following above; Freddy Ramirez is another in the New Apostolic Reformation making up stories and selling products in the name of God. Can you kindly submit a link below to me verifying that information. I really am very interested myself in learning more about this. Thank you.
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He's on the Sid roth show selling a product.

And he's telling all the same false stories the people in this movement tell.
https://freddyramirez.com/pages/encounter-testimonies
 @RevealingTruth911  Well I watched the video but neither Freddie or Sid made any mention of Freddy being affiliated with the NAR.
Can you provide me with anything else that can be more direct.

Perhaps for example from another website?
 @user-kd5gy4lj2s  NAR is a general term for people involved with all the beliefs in that movement.


People in The NAR say it doesn't exist, so you aren't gonna hear Sid or people involved ever mention that name. Unless trying to prove it's not real.
 @RevealingTruth911  Okay; I guess they probably like to fly under the radar. Thanks and good night.

Catalinatorres April 16th, 2024
Sean you accused Freddy of selling the Gospel through his products. Assuming that what you are saying is true, which I find questionable, You are just as guilty as he is. Why? Because you are peddling the Gospel by asking your viewers to send you money on Patreon & Paypal in exchange for your services on your monetized You Tube channel. And possibly from your sponsors assuming you have any. Jesus told his disciples freely you have received and freely you must give. Are you in compliance with that biblical mandate? Or are you just playing the blame game? I think we your viewers deserve an answer for the sake of transparency. Wouldn't you say? I look forward to your response.

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Freddy is a liar. He's on the Sid Roth show which also says a lot, because Sid hosts every lying story maker there is. And Freddy has a product that he's asking money for to sell his lies. I have a channel. The videos are free to watch. If people want to support this channel they can. But I'm not selling anything. I pray God opens your eyes to Freddy and all the others on Sid Roth that are selling products in the name of God.


 @RevealingTruth911  I didn't say you were selling any products.

But you are peddling the gospel. That is contrary to the biblical mandate set forth by
Jesus as previously stated above cf 2 Corinthian 2:17.


By the way are you a licensed full time minister with credentials and registered with the IRS as a non-profit organization under 501 c3 ?
 @RevealingTruth911  Well Sean since you refuse to give me a response to my last reply, I will assume I struck a very sensitive nerve here. Just remember what Jesus said in Matthew 7: 3-4 before you start casting stones at God's servants. God never commissioned us to play the role of judge, jury or prosecutor. Only God can judge the motives & intents of the human heart flawlessly.
 

Dear viewer: Here are my conclusions based upon my findings from Sean's You Tube channel:


Mr. Sean has presented a false narrative with regards to Mr. Ramirez's ministry as explained in the above article.

He also falsely stated that Mr. Ramirez is affiliated with the NAR.

When pressed by Rev Jake to provide proof, Sean stated that there is none to be found because some how the NAR operates in secrecy like some
SECRET SOCIETY i.e. the MASONS AND EVEN DENY THEIR EXSITENCE.

However, I did a search on the internet to see if that was true. It took me less than 10 minutes to DEBUNK these claims made by Sean on his You Tube channel.

And here's the link:

Dear viewer: You may be wondering why Sean refused to answer certain questions from his critics such as myself. It's all a verbal ploy on his part.

People like Sean deflect questions because they don't want to feel bad about themselves or look bad in front of others. They don't want people to think they've made a mistake or are at fault in any way. They want to be liked and looked up to as being INFALLIBLE.
President Reagan once said "TRUST BUT VERIFY". Don't believe all the malarkey you see/hear on You Tube. 

These folks that have these channels make a living out of it, because many of these channels are monetized.

Do your own research by Being a good Berean cf 

Acts 17:11

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