{"id":9690,"date":"2025-06-15T20:28:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T00:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tclleader.com\/?p=9690"},"modified":"2025-06-17T14:47:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T18:47:56","slug":"about-the-doctrines-of-the-nicolaitans-which-the-lord-hates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tclleader.com\/?p=9690","title":{"rendered":"PART 1 THE GATEKEEPING DOCTRINES OF THE NICOLAITANS “WHICH THE LORD HATES”"},"content":{"rendered":"

RATED BR “Binge Reading”
\nNote: this was first posted June 15 2025\u00a0 www.ministryaiandi.com<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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I OWE THESE QUITE A LOT:<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Mutual Prayer Warriors,\u00a0 Many Theologians, Authentic True Humans, various Worship Persons, Peaceful Family:<\/strong> I owe a LOT of HONOR to my Natural Father, M. Kimball Johnson, Jr (Sr Pastor, teacher but not a LP Authoritarian)and to my Mother, blessed Naomie Sands Simons Johnson and the Fathers and Mothers on both of sides of Godly happy contented Bible Scholar family. I would say Dr Billy Graham, founder of non celebrity Jesus People , charismatic renewal. and MANY CONTRITE OTHERS..Also to the MANY Spiritual Fathers and Mothers in many MOVES of God in Bible and Holy Spirit teaching and modeling, Among them faith, deliverance, prophetic worship, former board members,\u00a0 and all kinds in the natural barista fellowship (Acts 17:17 Realm) of natural Family Feel Normal Joyful Servant Ministry, (all races!) More surely…however,\u00a0 \u00a0too many to list.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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DEEP DIVE 1<\/span><\/h4>\n

THE GATEKEEPING DOCTRINES,POLICING JEZEBEL, THE OF THE NICOLAITANS**
\n** Which the Lord hates<\/span><\/h4>\n

Are WE in the Last Days or are the LAST DAYS IN US? 2 Tim 3:1-8, I Tim 6:5?<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

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“LOVELESS”….<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

They don’t RELATE, the “Ordinary Common Person” They Barely Respect<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

…Rather… They RULE. And\u00a0 Often RULE CRUEL”\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

“But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate” <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Revelation 2:6 KJV<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cSo hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.\u201d Revelation 2:15 KJV<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

(C)2025 Taveau D’Arcy All copyrights reserved under international copyright laws, in conjunction with AI<\/span><\/p>\n

SUBTITLE ….”It’s ALL about “OUR “POWER, “OUR” STATUS\u00a0 and SELECT.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0GIFTING”\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Submitted as a Selah. And “Only when or if… any shoe fits, should one then wear it” Sister T<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Also Taveau\u00a0 note that this TOPIC may be WHY I was SENT to study the huge Christian Body since 1976. I did not know of “WELP or “ministry subcultures” as I do now.<\/span><\/p>\n

(I deem a lot\u00a0 of this ugly stuff as “as demonic ” WEAPONIZED”\u00a0 PRAYER)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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THREE DIFFERENT PARTS<\/span><\/h3>\n

I. ODD PROPHETIC ACTS DONE MY NATIONAL PROPHETS (SIGNS)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

II. TAVEAU’S USA CHRISTIAN MISSION..TO IDENTIFY AND OFFER SOBER SELAH’S TO THE LAST DAYS TRUE CHURCH..<\/strong> Includes\u00a0 Her Own Prophetic Understanding of This Group<\/span><\/h3>\n

III Then then lengthy, thought provoking and historical, Bible DEFINITION OF DOCTRINES OF THE NICOLAITANS\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

All is submitted as Christian SELAH not Autocratic Dogma<\/span><\/p>\n

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PART I<\/span><\/h2>\n

National Prophets “ODD YET GOD” Prophetic Acts”<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n1. Isaiah 20:2-4 Walked naked through the streets<\/span>
\n2.\u00a0 Ezekiel Lay on his side 390 full length days…as a warning.<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a01. ISAIAH\u2019S ODD PROPHETIC ACT<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0Isaiah 20:2\u20134 (KJV)<\/span><\/strong>\u201cAt the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. An<\/em>d he did so, walking naked and barefoot.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

And the LORD said, Like as my servant Isaiah hath walked naked and barefoot three years for a sig<\/strong>n and wonder upon Egypt and upon Ethiopia; so shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians prisoners, and the Ethiopians captives, young and old, naked and barefoot, ev<\/strong>en with their buttocks uncovered, to the shame of Egypt.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Summary:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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    What he did:<\/strong> Walked naked and barefoot<\/em> for 3 years.<\/span>
    (Scholars note \u201cnaked\u201d may mean stripped to undergarments \u2014 still shocking for a dignified prophet.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Why:<\/strong> A visible sign that Egypt & Ethiopia would be shamed & led away captive by Assyria \u2014 their trusted alliances could not save them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u00a0Purpose:<\/strong><\/span>
    To demonstrate by action the total humiliation & defeat that would come on these nations \u2014 a living parable of political downfall<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

    2.<\/strong>\u00a0EZEKIEL\u2019S ODD PROPHETIC ACTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    Ezekiel is full of them! He acted out parables to grab hard-hearted Israel\u2019s attention during exile.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Here are some major examples:<\/span><\/p>\n

    A) Lying on his side \u2014 Israel\u2019s & Judah\u2019s sin<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    \u00a0Ezekiel 4:4\u20136 (KJV)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    \u201cLie thou also upon thy left side, and lay the iniquity of the house of Israel upon it\u2026 three hundred and ninety days\u2026<\/strong>
    And when thou hast accomplished them, lie again on thy right side, and thou shalt bear the iniquity of the house of Judah forty days\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    Summary:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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      Ezekiel lay on one side for 390 days (symbolic of Israel\u2019s years of rebellion)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Then on the other side for 40 days (Judah\u2019s rebellion)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Purpose:<\/strong> A shocking street drama of Israel\u2019s long judgment for sin.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      B) Cooking food over dung<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

      \u00a0Ezekiel 4:12\u201315 (KJV)<\/strong>\u201cAnd thou shalt eat it as barley cakes, and thou shalt bake it with dung that cometh out of man, in their sight\u2026<\/strong>
      Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! behold, my soul hath not been polluted\u2026 And he said unto me, Lo, I have given thee cow\u2019s dung for man\u2019s dung\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

      \u00a0Summary:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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        Commanded to bake food over human dung (later switched to cow dung after Ezekiel pleaded).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Purpose:<\/strong> To show how defiled the people would be \u2014 eating unclean food in exile among the nations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        C) Shaving head & beard \u2014 divided judgment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

        \u00a0Ezekiel 5:1\u20132 (KJV)<\/strong>\u201cAnd thou, son of man, take thee a sharp knife, take thee a barber\u2019s razor\u2026 and cause it to pass upon thine head and upon thy beard\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00a0Summary:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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          Shaved off all his hair & beard (humiliating for a priest).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Divided the hair: burned a third, struck a third with a sword, scattered a third to the wind.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Purpose:<\/strong> Graphic sign of how Jerusalem\u2019s people would be killed, burned, or scattered by Babylon.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          D) Packing bags & digging through the wall<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

          \u00a0Ezekiel 12:3\u20137 (KJV)<\/strong>\u201cPrepare thee stuff for removing\u2026 carry it forth\u2026 dig thou through the wall in their sight\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

          POINT<\/strong> Summary:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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            Acted out an exile: packed a bag, dug a hole through his house wall, carried the bag on his shoulder.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Purpose:<\/strong> To show Israel\u2019s prince (Zedekiah) and people would flee Jerusalem in desperation and captivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u00a0PURPOSE OF THESE STRANGE ACTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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              Wake up spiritually deaf people:<\/strong> When words fail, God uses shocking visuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Make prophecy undeniable:<\/strong> They could not ignore a man lying 390 days in public or walking half-naked!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Symbolize real events:<\/strong> The acts were like living parables that exactly matched God\u2019s judgment plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Point back to repentance:<\/strong> Even while warning of doom, the message was, \u201cTurn back to God and live!\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              \u00a0PART II<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

              \u00a0TD’S WALK THROUGH USA (MOSTLY) CHARISMATIC<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

              Experience in Luke Eyewitness History ..From Christians PRE-SHOWBIZ-MEDIA Until NOW:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

              For this “one” has been SENT t<\/strong>o this crop as a prophetic sign, as a Least of these to the Ornery Have Need of Nothing in DFW, VA and NC, SC,Sent to Florida and similar Floridians in Ministry which brought it up north. I do not own it and will not succumb to it’s mirthless joyless, slaving bondage. BUT YOU ALL CAN if YOUR to be UNDER that demonic.<\/span><\/p>\n

              I was knowingly SENT for the last 11 years…li<\/strong>ke this..and and for a sign to this\u00a0 USA prosperous ambitious Nation. I laid down my\u00a0 \u00a0own\u00a0 prosperity to live as the lowest of the Low (except in my soul, and joyful heart..I never FEEL that way, But it\u00a0 would attack, governing with “the respecter of persons” dehumanizing, territorial and objectifying, even accusing misogynistic hard working spirit, which was the very first and ONLY TIME in my history of life in Christ and in ministry…to repeatedly be encounter and get ‘demonically attacked “for SITTING THEIR in James 3:17 Calm Fruit…That certain RED FLAGGED to get my attention.<\/span><\/p>\n

              I noted the avoidant “relationships”<\/strong> the lack of humility and”Ephesians 5:21 mutual submission, Also the elite NON I JOHN 1:7 historical pecking order,\u00a0 the lack of mercy, the hypocritical dysfunction (` Tim 6:5, 2 Tim 3:1-8) which does not bear resemblance to the Christ nor the First Church fruit and it entirely “authoritarian, top down which rose up during Constantine, Rome and orthodoxy. NOW it “tries to be rich” and wants it WAY and to be OVER all the rest of US. However, JESUS is the ONLY WAY Truth and the Life, NOT Obsessed Trying THESE.<\/span><\/p>\n

              HE JESUS is the NARROW WAY.<\/strong>.meaning the low, humble,servant leader, carrying the towel, to wash the disciples feet, the Isaiah 53 Suffering Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n

              And I live this ‘abased” however, amazing mostly pleasant, happy…and also living “by faith”<\/strong>\u00a0one day in ,one day out mirthful leader fashion… to restore my SOUL after ministry DFW…as well as lowering myself to be conformed to His Will, But on the Journey I gained a new ME, not a whimp or OVERLY POLITE but to rise up and to SAY IT on behalf of the Lord Jesus CHRIST, HIS PURE PEOPLE and the GOSPEL (not the GOSSIPS and MANDATORY MAMMON CENTRIC NOUVEAU RICHE ATTAINING SYSTEM)<\/span><\/p>\n

              I willingly submitted to the LORD GOD<\/strong> and wound up getting FEARLESS, counting ON THE LORD rather than myself or man kind, But I found how how FRIENDS are if they JUST LIKE YOU when you are WELL OFF of if they will ACCUSE, WORD CURSE YOU if YOU are not like Elite Like Them.<\/span><\/p>\n

              I own myself now (not ego, just no more (shaky) people pleasing over small identity)<\/strong> (means even if I upset the\u00a0 the many regal “Powers that Be” in Ministry) And this\u00a0 \u00a0at the LORD’S expense to please Him by submitting to winnowing , testing,\u00a0 fiery trials, and more…And as I know BOTH THE BOOK OF ACTS SPIRIT and HOLY WORD OF BIBLE SCRIPTURE ..I understand WHERE to go to healing and fast POWER, THE INSIGHT from being “IN THAT…”<\/span><\/p>\n

              However, because is a middle aged SISTER ( an<\/strong>d not MALE) in this large size CROWD one dare not GO where one is picked out a large crowd and commented at or “occult witch watched, divined “targeted and office Defiled)<\/span><\/p>\n

              Thus one has to TURN TO HER GOD<\/strong> and rely on HIM<\/strong> for \u00a0and HIS MERCY<\/strong> and REVELATION which I have..(rather than risk the control, the white witchcraft, the suspicious demeaning overlords who lack a speak of Jesus Hebrews 1:9 “office prophet JOY”<\/span><\/p>\n

              Celebrity System seen as TURF, CULT “factional frui<\/strong>t” (again, not all that LOOK like these ARE..it’s a one by one discernment)<\/span><\/p>\n

              And.I have NOT missed THEM as people<\/strong>, but I have missed immersing His power and presence, BUT IS OVER I know where to go NOW where they DO NOT APPEAR TO DO THIS. SO I will advertise this WHEN, AS GOD tells me to do.( and this said on behalf of the APOSTASY, the word curse, fault finding..also bias, indifference, money, politics ” DRIVING THEM AWAY, ..which has also happened during this same exact Elevated EGO TIME PERIOD)<\/span><\/p>\n

              IT IS SAD WHEN DYSFUNCTIONAL “FALSE”<\/strong> AUTHORITY AND FALSE WITNESS, FALSE UNTRUE DOCTRINE,HOLD GOD’S HOUSES HOSTAGE ..and SEEM TO PERPETUALLY ” GUIDE” A GREAT FANTASTIC YET POMPOUS.. “SUBCULTURE”<\/span><\/p>\n

              Yet,\u00a0 I know it far too tell well to ever<\/strong> SETTLE for going Back and being abused…and ongoing denied based Christian respect and value and I John 1:7 “relationship for “PURE COMMUNITY” (These ONLY WANT their OWN STYLE) And they actually ‘defeat “God’s purpose for “church “fellowship with the saints’ as so satanic…(means\u00a0 to devaluing by SIGHT, LOOKS, GENDER, VIBE and it’s skulking .. accusing, occult,\u00a0 white witchcraft, witch watching and being targeted by less than humble, hiding, targeting, seer divining occult.(e<\/span>ffortless false religion)<\/span><\/p>\n

              HAVE PITY ON THESE.<\/span><\/h2>\n

              DUE TO THIS I\u00a0 NOT SAINTLY ENOUG<\/strong>H TO BE\u00a0 “ALLOWED”(as there are NOT MANY OF THESE.\u00a0 TO GO WHERE the Healing Worship power was due TO DIVINING WELP so it made this DFW Recoup Journey much longer.<\/span><\/p>\n

              However I am there now.<\/strong> and so are MANY of the Remnant, who chose not to bow to the Christian Ministry System. It’s TOO paltry in SOUL and lacks RESPECT and PURE LOVE and it’s MONIED but MAMMON PLEASING.so i am OUT.<\/span><\/p>\n

              The Last Apostolic ministry Year<\/strong>s, I pondered the “Globe “How not many MIGHTY are CALLED the ELITE and ATTAINED won’t always “make to Eternal Heaven” for it is the POOR who are called “RICH IN FAITH” by the Master<\/span><\/p>\n

              I fully recoup\u00a0 my own “prophetic perspectiv<\/strong>e” of this “myself” and of the “Christian “ministry” for I do NOT WANT TO BE BOUGHT. And a lot of his “authority” submissive stuff is about SELLING and BUYING STUFF, mainly ambition.<\/span><\/p>\n

              2021 VISION:\u00a0 I saw in 2021 after MY LAST BOSS prophetic harassment by WELP Divining “mind reading “targeting hugely occult also woman hating cult subculture, I got this vision in the spirit of these words which formed “<\/span><\/p>\n

              THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

              AND THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

              And I saw this inner vision in May 2025 again.<\/span><\/p>\n

              For (said on behalf of many not a personal comment) I tried to relate but was attacked, avoided and targeted for I realize that cultish demonic spirit, I forgave and left but that spirit lingers as it is from the desperate dark pit and I have no reason to fellowship or ‘be owned, controlled and ruled by it” I saw it in the Dallas area.some not all but the powerful ones, who draw in lots of Christian wannabe famous.<\/span><\/p>\n

              I do not want or need Fame ..I have the Lord.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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              PART III<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

              Lets investigate the \u201cDoctrine of the Nicolaitans\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

              In the King James Version (KJV)<\/strong>, the Nicolaitans<\/em> are named exactly twice<\/strong>, both in the letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation:<\/span><\/p>\n

              1.<\/strong> Revelation 2:6 (KJV)<\/strong>\u201cBut this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

              NOTE:<\/strong> This was spoken to the church at Ephesus<\/strong> \u2014 commending them for hating the deeds<\/em> of the Nicolaitans.<\/span><\/p>\n

              2.<\/strong> Revelation 2:15 (KJV)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

              \u201cSo hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

              NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong> This was spoken to the church at Pergamos<\/strong> \u2014 rebuking them because some held to the doctrine<\/em> of the Nicolaitans, which Jesus again says He hates.<\/span><\/p>\n

              Key Points (KJV context)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                Ephesus<\/strong> hated their deeds<\/em> \u2192 approved by Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Pergamos<\/strong> tolerated their doctrine<\/em> \u2192 rebuked by Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Both \u201cdeeds\u201d and \u201cdoctrine\u201d are described as detestable to Jesus.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                There is no long explanation given in the text \u2014 but historically and linguistically (Greek root: nika\u014d<\/em> + laos<\/em>), it means \u201cconquer\/control the people.\u201d<\/em><\/span>
                \u00a0POINT<\/strong>: Early church fathers linked it to immoral practice and religious hierarchy lording it over simple believers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                EARLY CHRISTIANS FATHERS COMMENTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                Double Standards in Ministry: “Addressed by the Early Church Fathers’ (See how these compare to issues today)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                Early Church Writers on the Nicolaitans \u2014 Who They Said They Were, and How They Described Them<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                Chat GPT AI replies:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                1. <\/strong>\u00a0IRENAEUS (c. 130\u2013202 AD)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                Source:<\/strong> Against Heresies<\/em>, Book I, Chapter 26<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  Irenaeus calls the Nicolaitans a sect that \u201clead lives of unrestrained indulgence.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  He says they claimed Nicolas (one of the original seven deacons in Acts 6) as their founder \u2014 but the early church believed he did not actually teach their immorality; they corrupted his name.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  They taught that it was permissible to commit fornication and eat things sacrificed to idols<\/em> (matching Rev 2:14\u201315)(<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Point:TD says “sounds like the Jezebel everyone knows about,except these Christian always train that is is a DOMINATING SHE”.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  2. <\/strong>HIPPOLYTUS (c. 170\u2013235 AD)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                  Source:<\/strong> Refutation of All Heresies<\/em>, Book VII, Chapter 24<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    Hippolytus agrees: they misused Nicolas\u2019s name.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    He links the Nicolaitans with the Gnostics: they claimed a secret knowledge that justified immoral behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    They taught it was spiritually okay to gratify bodily lusts \u2014 mixing Christianity with permissive pagan practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Apostle Taveau: “Reminds of certain parts of Christianity in Ministry now..<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                    3. <\/strong>\u00a0CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA (c. 150\u2013215 AD)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                    Source:<\/strong> Stromata<\/em> Book II, Chapter 20<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      Clement defends Nicolas, saying he did not promote immorality<\/em> \u2014 rather, Nicolaitans misused his name.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      According to Clement, Nicolas\u2019 real teaching was self-control, not license. The sect twisted it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      4.\u00a0TERTULLIAN (c. 155\u2013240 AD)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                      Scattered references:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                        Tertullian lumps the Nicolaitans with other early heretical groups: Gnostics, Cainites, and others who claimed hidden knowledge and promoted lawlessness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        VIEW:<\/strong>\u00a0Summary of Early Church View:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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                        Writer<\/span><\/th>\nWhat they said<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                        Irenaeus<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNicolaitans were immoral, misused Nicolas\u2019 name, taught idolatry and fornication were acceptable.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Hippolytus<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTied them to Gnostics; same pattern: \u201csecret knowledge\u201d \u2192 moral lawlessness.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Clement<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nDefended real Nicolas, blamed the sect for twisting his teaching.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Tertullian<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nGrouped them with early cults that promoted sin disguised as spiritual freedom.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                        LET’S RESEARCH ROOT WORD MEANINGS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                        Taveau asks Chat GPT AI<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                        Please determine the Root words for \u201cNicolaitans\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                        Chat GPT AI replies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                        Let\u2019s break it down carefully<\/span><\/p>\n

                        1. Greek Root Words<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                          \u039d\u03b9\u03ba\u03bf\u03bb\u03b1\u0390\u03c4\u03b7\u03c2<\/strong> (Nikolait\u0113s<\/em>)<\/span><\/p>\n

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                            Niko<\/strong> \u2192 from \u03bd\u03b9\u03ba\u03ac\u03c9 (nika\u014d<\/em>)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                              Meaning: to conquer, subdue, overcome, control, or have victory<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Related word: Nike (\u039d\u03af\u03ba\u03b7)<\/strong> \u2192 the Greek goddess of victory.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Laos (\u03bb\u03b1\u03cc\u03c2)<\/strong> \u2192 means the people, common people, the laity.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              2. Combined meaning<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                So, Nicolaitans = \u201cConquerors of the people\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                                  In context: it implies dominion over the common believers<\/strong> or control over the congregation<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  This fits the Greek<\/strong> idea AND aligns with what some early interpreters believed:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                    Not only did they teach moral compromise, they also formed a power hierarchy<\/strong> \u2014 lording it over believers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    3. How this applies today<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                      The literal meaning supports two warnings:<\/span>
                                      \nPOINT:<\/strong>\u00a0 Abusive church authority:<\/strong> Leaders controlling people instead of serving them (cf. 1 Peter 5:3).<\/span>
                                      POINT:\u00a0<\/strong> Compromise teaching:<\/strong> Using authority to lead people into spiritual mixture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                      \u00a0Root Word Reference<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                      Greek<\/span><\/th>\nMeaning<\/span><\/th>\nScripture Tie<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                      \u03bd\u03b9\u03ba\u03ac\u03c9 (nika\u014d<\/em>)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nto conquer, overcome<\/span><\/td>\nRev 2:7 \u201cto him who overcomes\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                      \u03bb\u03b1\u03cc\u03c2 (laos<\/em>)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nthe people, common folk<\/span><\/td>\nlaity \u2014 distinct from clergy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                                      Early Church context<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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                                        In Revelation<\/strong>, the Nicolaitans misled Christians into:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                          Eating food sacrificed to idols<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          Sexual immorality<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          Blending pagan practices into faith<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                          Chief Point<\/strong> Compromise + Control<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                            Some church fathers (e.g., Irenaeus) wrote they were a sect twisting Nicolas\u2019s teachings<\/strong> \u2014 whether or not Nicolas really started it is debated.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                            POINT: Historical outworking: \u2018Conquering the laity\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                            POINT: Early Christianity:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                                              Jesus & apostles taught servant leadership: \u201cNot so among you: whoever wants to be great must be your servant.\u201d<\/em> (Mark 10:42\u201345)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                              POINT: Post-apostolic era:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                By the 2nd\u20133rd centuries, churches started forming hierarchical clergy structures<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                  Bishops gained authority over multiple congregations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                  The bishop-priest-laity split appeared.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                  Ordinary believers lost voice & function \u2192 the clergy ruled, laity followed<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                  POINT:<\/strong> Medieval Church:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                    Institutionalized priesthood.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                    Bible kept in Latin; common people couldn\u2019t read it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                    Heavy control over daily life, politics, and kings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                    POINT Protestant Reformers:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                      Many saw papal hierarchy<\/strong> as Nicolaitan in spirit: controlling people and keeping them dependent.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                      Sola Scriptura<\/em> was a push back: every believer can read, discern, and approach God directly.<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                      Point:<\/strong>\u00a0How \u2018Nicolaitan spirit\u2019 shows up today<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                      POINT<\/strong> Possible forms:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                      Area<\/span><\/th>\nNicolaitan Pattern<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                                      1. Doctrine<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTeachings that twist grace into license for sin.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                      2. Leadership<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAuthoritarian pastors \/ leaders demanding blind loyalty, manipulating followers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                      3. Finances<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLeaders exploiting people for gain, not accountability.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                      4. Celebrity Culture<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nElevating \u2018super apostles\u2019 or \u2018prophets\u2019 over the common believer\u2019s relationship with Christ.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                      5. Control over access to God<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nInsisting people can\u2019t know truth without a \u2018covering\u2019 or special mediator.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

                                                      AGAIN<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                      \u201cNicolaitan\u201d literally = \u2018Victory over the people\u2019 = controlling or dominating them.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                      Christ hates both:(TD adds….BUT NOT THE PEOPLE, for He is there to CORRECT, HEAL, FORGIVE and DELIVER) spiritual compromise + people-conquering systems.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                                      The Summary<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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                                                        Nicolaitans<\/em> = literal Greek: conquerors of the people<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                        Spiritually:<\/strong> systems or leaders who dominate and compromise the people\u2019s faith.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                        Jesus hates it \u2014 so should we.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                        Biblical pattern:<\/strong> servant leadership, Spirit-led believers, mutual accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                        Apostle Taveau says to ChatGPT<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                        Please expound\u00a0<\/strong>upon\u00a0 the Nicolaitan spirit: Biblical, historical, modern discernment, and practical signs<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                        Chat GPT replies<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

                                                        1. BIBLICAL FOUNDATION<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                        “Relationships, The Community, Every One Valued, Respected, ‘in Jesus Beloved”(Ephesians 1:6, Mutual Submission First Church,Paul Ephesians 5:21)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                        A. Jesus\u2019 standard for leaders<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                        Scripture<\/span><\/th>\nKey idea<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                                        Mark 10:42\u201345<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u201cNot so among you\u2026 whoever desires to be first shall be servant of all.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                        1 Peter 5:2\u20133<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u201cShepherd the flock\u2026 not as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                        Matthew 23:8\u201312<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u201cOne is your Teacher, and you are all brethren\u2026 whoever exalts himself will be humbled.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

                                                        ** MAIN POINT:<\/strong> Jesus explicitly forbids controlling leadership<\/strong>. True leadership = serving, feeding, protecting \u2014 not lording over.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                                        B. Jesus\u2019 rebuke of Nicolaitans<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                          Revelation 2:6, 2:15<\/strong>: He hates<\/strong> their deeds & doctrines.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                          They taught compromise with idolatry & immorality \u2014 and<\/em> oppressed the people.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                          C. Related NT Warnings<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                          Verse<\/span><\/th>\nHow it connects<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                                          2 Peter 2:1\u20133<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nFalse teachers exploit with deceptive words.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                          Jude 1:4, 11<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nUngodly men turn grace into license; compare to Balaam\u2019s error.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                          Acts 20:29\u201330<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPaul warns elders: wolves will come in, even from among leaders.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

                                                          Pattern:<\/strong> False leaders mix truth with sin & use control.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                          \u00a02. HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                          ++ Early simplicity<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                            Apostles met in homes; elders were multiple, equal, and plural.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                            ++ Growing hierarchy<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                              After apostles died, some bishops took sole control.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                              By 3rd century: monarchical bishop system \u2014 one bishop ruled other elders.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                              By 4th century: state church under Constantine = heavy hierarchy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                              ++ Reformation<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                                Protestants fought Nicolaitan-like structures (Papal control, Latin-only Bibles, indulgences).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                Key idea: priesthood of all believers<\/strong> \u2014 no spiritual class dominating the people.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                3.<\/strong>\u00a0MODERN SIGNS of Nicolaitan influence<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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                                                                Nicolaitan Sign<\/span><\/th>\nReal-life example<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                                                ++ Top-down control<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLeaders demand total submission: \u201cTouch not the Lord\u2019s anointed!\u201d used to silence questions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                ++ <\/strong>Celebrity worship<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSuper-apostles exalted; people feel spiritually inferior or dependent on a \u2018guru\u2019.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                ++ No accountability<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLeaders rule alone, dismiss dissenters as \u2018rebellious\u2019.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                ++ Compromised morals<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSome leaders excuse or hide immorality while preaching \u2018grace covers all\u2019.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                ++ Mixing worldliness<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAccepting ungodly trends to draw crowds; moral lines blurred.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

                                                                4. HOW TO GUARD AGAINST IT (A SECRET TO THE PRESENT CHURCH ..THAT’S NOT WORTH KEEPING)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                                ** Know Scripture for yourself<\/strong> \u2014 don\u2019t depend on someone else\u2019s private revelations only (Acts 17:11 \u2014 Bereans).<\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                ** Value servant leaders<\/strong> \u2014 real overseers equip & release, not dominate (Ephesians 4:11\u201313).<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                **Test teachings<\/strong> \u2014 does it mix truth with sin? (1 John 4:1).<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                ** Watch fruit & character<\/strong> \u2014 humble, transparent, and teachable? Or prideful & manipulative?<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                ** Remember: You have direct access to Christ<\/strong> (Hebrews 4:16) \u2014 no earthly controller should stand between<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                \u00a05.\u00a0A SHORT WARNING SERMON<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                                Title:<\/strong> \u201cJesus Hates the Nicolaitan Spirit \u2014 So Should We\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                Text:<\/strong> Revelation 2:6, 2:15<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                Points:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                  Meaning:<\/strong> Nicolaitans = \u201cthose who conquer the people\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                  Danger:<\/strong> Spiritual compromise + controlling leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                  God\u2019s pattern:<\/strong> Servant leadership \u2014 not domination (Mark 10:42\u201345).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                  Modern test:<\/strong> Is your leader a shepherd or a wolf? (Acts 20:28\u201330).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                  Your part:<\/strong> Read the Word, walk in holiness, test spirits, refuse manipulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                  Closing:<\/strong> Jesus loves His sheep and fights for their freedom \u2014 stay close to Him!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                  BOTTOM LINE<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                                  ** Root:<\/strong> nika\u014d<\/em> = conquer; laos<\/em> = the people.<\/span>
                                                                  ** Historic pattern:<\/strong> control & compromise always reappear.<\/span>
                                                                  ** Modern check:<\/strong> churches must teach truth, reject moral mixture, and serve \u2014 not control \u2014 God\u2019s people.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                  What Are Signs of the Nicolaitan Spirit Today ?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                  A. Charismatic \/ Prophetic streams<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                                    Celebrity prophets & apostles:<\/strong> Elevated above normal believers; people fear questioning them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                    \u201cTouch not the anointed!\u201d used abusively: The top leadership, governing elders<\/strong> Discourage healthy accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                    Control through so-called words:<\/strong> Using \u201cprophecy\u201d to direct people\u2019s private choices or manipulate loyalty.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                    Unquestionable covering doctrine:<\/strong> Leaders claiming they alone have spiritual authority over people\u2019s lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                    B. Hyper-grace circles<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                                      Extreme teaching: \u201cAll is forgiven, no repentance needed,\u201d so sin is tolerated \u2014 moral compromise.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                      Weak teaching on holiness or correction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                      C. Authoritarian churches (non-charismatic too)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                                        Heavy shepherding: members need permission for personal choices (jobs, marriage).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                        \u201cSpiritual fathers\u201d or \u201ccoverings\u201d become spiritual dictators.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                        Blind loyalty demanded; dissenters labeled rebellious or under judgment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                        D. Off Balance KINDS of “so called”Prosperity or \u2018celebrity pastor\u2019 cultures<\/strong> (<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                        ++TD SAYS ” USE CAUTION PLEASE<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                        REASON<\/strong> : The Visceral..base…Knee Jerk Many Reactions:<\/strong> For many folks rush to TYPECAST, STEREOTYPE and BELIEVE THE EVIL REPORT, THE GOSSIP…but I am not for THAT.<\/span><\/p>\n


                                                                        \nAll Born Again TV Ministries….<\/strong>We must note (also maturel<\/strong>y)..that\u00a0 each one who is far off, on media, in your local area MIGHT RESEMBLES “ONE ” but may not genuinely (the character, fruit, people that follow them’s FRUIT) actually “BE ” a same ONE.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                        FOR MANY “LOOK SIMILAR”<\/strong> due to the\u00a0 modern media business presentation, many followers, NOTE that now, please as it is the Salvation Core doctrine and the abiding CHARACTER FRUIT and measured by the VALUE and RESPECT for all kinds, types of human persons<\/strong> (it’s not just about the MONEY, THE SHOW but the LORD and HIS Work) Plus this means character fruit being produced at the “TOP” and also at the “Professional BOTTOM (emulating many followers)<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                          Focus on leader\u2019s personality, brand, power \u2014 not Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                          Financial manipulation: controlling people through tithes\/seed teachings without accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                          \u00a02. WE MUST REVIEW FOR THE <\/strong>Bottom line \u2014 modern Nicolaitan traits<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                                          + Over-controlling leadership<\/span>
                                                                          + Spiritual intimidation<\/span>
                                                                          + Moral compromise<\/span>
                                                                          + Mixing worldliness to gain influence<\/span>
                                                                          + Blocking believers from direct relationship with Jesus<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                                                                          Deep Research
                                                                          \n<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                          TD Means : Good foundational ministry doctrines<\/em> vs. misused control doctrines<\/em> \u2014 history, real modern movements by name, description, how they drifted, and Biblical context<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                           <\/p>\n

                                                                          Chat GPT AI in depth replies<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                                          1.<\/strong>\u00a0Healthy, Biblical Ministry Doctrines (the good foundations)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                                          Here are some core teachings that freed the Church<\/strong> from fear and bondage when they were recovered or emphasized afresh in the 20th century:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                          Doctrine<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nWhat it means (Biblical)<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nKey Scriptures<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                                                          The Authority of the Believer<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nEvery born-again Christian has authority in Christ over darkness; not passive victims<\/span><\/td>\nLuke 10:19, Mark 16:17\u201318, Ephesians 1:19\u201323<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                          The Priesthood of All Believers<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNo special priest class; every believer has direct access to God<\/span><\/td>\n1 Peter 2:9, Hebrews 4:16<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                          The Full Redemption by the Cross<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nJesus paid all<\/em> \u2014 forgiveness, healing, freedom<\/span><\/td>\nColossians 2:14\u201315, Isaiah 53:4\u20135<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                          The Mutual Submission & Body Unity<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLeaders equip; all submit to Christ first, then each other in love<\/span><\/td>\nEphesians 5:21, Ephesians 4:1\u20136<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                          The Freedom in the Spirit<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSpirit leads each believer personally; no forced control<\/span><\/td>\n2 Corinthians 3:17, Romans 8:14<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                           <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                                                                          TD Says<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                          These flourished especially in the Healing Revivals (1950s)<\/strong>, Charismatic Renewal (1960s\u201370s)<\/strong>, and Word of Faith (1970s\u201380s) \u2014 when properly balanced.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                          But slowly, at the local grass roots, servant style compassionate humiltiy fled, hurriedmoney centrism entered and a lot of this (yet depending upon the Pastor, The Group and The authority of the Christians (usually charismatic, pentecostal, tongue talking) emulating Christian fellowship began began to develop(TD’s words)’ NEO PHARISEEISM (<\/strong>new authority standards, such as gatekeeping (monitoring, keeping tabs, turf guarding, spying church hoppers, rumoring that persons were “unsubmitted” and “not under “THEIR FORM of (LP Levitical Patriarchal(an ongoing sign of Christian Ministry Boys will be Boys “patriarchy” and the subservient indirect, cultlike fierce L Matriarchy) Chris<\/strong> peace keeping, dire, patrolling (seer spying) formidable and attacking, prophetic, can be leader out of order “sick aggressive” and False\u00a0 Immature Authoritarian and legalistic, reporting, spying and often slave -master style (fearsome) often, totalitarian, even\u00a0 a local or renown celebrity worship cult (also these are generally NOT pro Salvation but more into their ORDER, TITLES, FOLLOWING LEADER ORDER a<\/strong>nd GIFT RENOWN GIFTS)for these are OFF\u00a0 Key Holy Bible\u00a0 “winsome, hopeful” servant leader Doctrine…more “gate keeping ” “pecking order” and ‘Dominating’ often subliminal even silent ” witchcraft…controlling authority)<\/span>
                                                                          \nI owe these a lot for this discovery both POOR and GREAT.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                          Speaking of “witch” (I Samuel 15:23 Style) False Authority<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                          2.<\/strong>\u00a0When good doctrines got twisted into cult-like control<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                                          Over time, some genuine truths got mixed with flesh, ambition, and elite control systems<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                          Here\u2019s a list you can cite by name<\/strong>, with plain explanations:<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                          A. Shepherding Movement (1970s\u201380s)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                          What it taught (good intent):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                            Discipleship, personal accountability, submit to spiritual elders.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                            What went wrong:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                              Leaders became controlling \u2018shepherds\u2019 who made life choices for members: whom to date, what job to take, who could leave.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                              Members could not question shepherds.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                              Many churches split or collapsed under spiritual abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                              Modern echoes:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                Some charismatic house churches or accountability networks still quietly replicate it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                B. NAR (New Apostolic Reformation)<\/strong> \u2014 Apostles in\u00a0 the Gates of the City “(my woe)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                What it teaches (good aim):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                  Ephesians 4 \u2018fivefold\u2019 offices must fully function.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                  Modern \u2018apostles\u2019 should govern cities, culture, governments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                  TD cautions” ‘Absolute power corrupts absolutely” For the First Church was CONSENSUS with everyone “mutual submission” and humility NOT ONE MINISTRY STYLE over the Rest (ask GPT AI yourself) I have already written that) and TOP DOWN CHURCH (which is also this not ‘servant leader”\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                  What goes wrong:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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                                                                                    \u2018Apostles\u2019 exalted as spiritual kings with unchecked power.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                    City-wide networks where dissent is \u2018rebellion.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                    Tends to drift into forced submission and titles over organic servanthood.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                    Key leaders linked (by researchers):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                      Peter Wagner (coined \u2018NAR\u2019 term)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                      Many big apostolic networks in the 90s\u20132000s<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                      C. Elite Fan Clubs & Mega-Ministries<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                      What it looks like:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                        Personality-driven leader is the \u2018oracle of God.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                        Large donations = inside access.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                        Loyalty tests: disagree = outcast.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                        Many high-profile TV ministries & conferences have subtle fan club spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                        Core problem:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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                                                                                          Jesus becomes a product, not the Head.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                          No real mutual accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                          Flattery culture \u2014 \u2018touch not the anointed.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                          D. Witch-Watching & Inner Divining\u00a0 Cult Leader, Staff, Elders, Devout Lay Type of Invasive, Prying Spirit<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                          Modern twist:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                            Some prophetic\/charismatic groups practice spiritual scanning<\/em>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                              Claim to \u2018see inner wounds\u2019 or secret sins.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                              Label people witches, Jezebels, or rebellious \u2014 often with zero facts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                              Rely on \u2018spectral evidence\u2019 (like Salem Witch Trials).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                              Key trait:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                                                                No healthy (plus respectful, relationship VALUING) authority in their\u00a0 biblical protocol: Matthew 18:15\u201317, meek one to one,respectful private Paul Galatians 6:1 ..<\/em>\u00a0ignored.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                1 John 1:7<\/em> (walk in the light, open confession, mutual respect) is missing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                Gossip & suspicion replace actual shepherding.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                Fruit:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                                                                  Evil Divisions, trauma,\u00a0 emotional mind games, bias, witch hunting, endless drama, materialism, emphasis on ‘personal gifts, experiences, status, funds, promotion)…never ending false witness “Salem Witch trials” seeming accusations, ..cult, group by control by fear. It ‘authoritarian” Cult Worship.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                                                                  TD’S PERSONAL REVELATION OF THIS AFTER WONDERING WHY SHE WAS IN SUCH DEMONIC STRESS..national level.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                                  THE PSALM 144 “BEWARE THE STRANGE CHILDREN <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

                                                                                                  “<\/span><\/strong>Anti Christ “appearing” Hollywood Effects on the Church followers” (much targeted evil eye, pray against, word cursing, high level eagle divining, tale bearing WASP ELITE LP)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                                                  (she is STILL Recovering)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                                                  “Be it avarice, The Demas Subculture, Poverty, Ambition, Competition, Wannabeism and Turf Guarding..it make is a desperate condition ..if YOU are not WELL KNOWN, WELL OFF and TRY\u00a0 to attend a “From such turn away commanded “Lovers of themselves”Fellowship” (Described in 2 Timothy 3:1-8, I Timothy 6:5 )..hard nosed, devious, deceptive, predatory, playing, targeting, undermining, praying against…it’s “ROUGH”<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                                                  I define “praying AGAINST somebody” (especially if you have ever tried to relate, to get to know!!!) as foolish mean”witchcraft”<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                                                  For the apostolic ministry USA I\u00a0 invoke:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                                                  Lord God, Please repay EACH OF US for all of THEIR hiding, darting, targeting,weak demeaning High Horse BIG CRAFT.
                                                                                                  \nWe invoke YOUR HOLY WORD: that Blessed are the PURE IN HEART they SHALL see (inner perceive the mighty Just God . work on their behalf.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                                  SAY AMEN if you need this\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                                  Dr Taveau’s Apostolic Finding in USA charismatic dysfunction, many of which are grass roots these:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
                                                                                                  \nThe Psalm 144 “STRANGE CHILDREN”<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

                                                                                                  Taveau says to Chat GPT AI
                                                                                                  \n<\/strong>Please expound upon Psalm 144:7\u201311 and apply it to Nicolaitan govering authority (control) \u2014 if that applies. Also give a full explanation, verses, and how it connects to modern Christian ministry \u2018fruits & flows\u2019…if it does.<\/span><\/p>\n


                                                                                                  \nChatGPT AI replies:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                                  1. <\/strong> Psalm 144:7\u201311 (KJV)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                                                                  7 \u201cSend thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                                                                  8 <\/strong>Whose mouth speaketh vanity,<\/strong> and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
                                                                                                  9 I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.<\/em><\/span>
                                                                                                  10 It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.<\/em><\/span>
                                                                                                  11 Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity,<\/strong> and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                                                  2.<\/strong>\u00a0How it applies to Nicolaitan spiritual abuse & false doctrine<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                                                                  A. \u201cGreat waters\u201d (v7)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                                                                    In Hebrew poetry, \u201cgreat waters\u201d<\/strong> = overwhelming chaos, enemies, threats.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                    Spiritually:<\/strong> False teachings, controlling leaders, manipulative doctrines can feel like drowning in spiritual confusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                    POINT: Modern Nicolaitan tie:<\/strong> When abusive leaders twist grace, mix worldliness, and drown people in confusing, contradictory teachings \u2014 it feels like \u201cgreat waters.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                                                    B. \u201cStrange children\u201d (v7, 11)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                                                                      Strange<\/em> = foreign, alien, not truly part of God\u2019s covenant family.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                      Children<\/em> = people claiming family status but acting deceitfully.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                      POINT Modern Nicolaitan tie:<\/strong> False prophets, controlling pastors, or leaders who call themselves \u201cshepherds\u201d but are wolves \u2014 spiritually foreign in behavior, though claiming to be family.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                                                      C. \u201cMouth speaks vanity, right hand falsehood\u201d (v8, 11)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                                                                        Vanity:<\/strong> empty talk, lies, flattery, false promises.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                        Right hand:<\/strong> symbolizes authority, power \u2014 but here it\u2019s deceitful.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                        POINT Modern Nicolaitan tie:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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                                                                                                          Fake prophecies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                          Promises of blessings for money.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                          Authoritative \u2018words\u2019 meant to control life choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                          Leaders who appear holy but secretly exploit the flock.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                          D. \u201cRid me, deliver me\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                                                                            David cries for rescue from these deceptive, oppressive influences.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                            So must believers today: \u201cLord, deliver us from spiritual controllers and false teaching!\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                            3. Application to real ministry \u2018fruits & flows\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                                                                            Here\u2019s how Psalm 144:7\u201311 can help you test modern ministries<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                            Biblical Test<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nHealthy Ministry Fruits<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nNicolaitan\/Abusive Signs<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                                                                                            Mouth speaks truth or vanity?<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTeaches sound doctrine; consistent with Bible; no twisting for gain.<\/span><\/td>\nMany big promises, few results; hype over holiness.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                            Right hand = honest authority or false?<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHumble servant leadership; transparent; accountable.<\/span><\/td>\nAuthoritarian; secretive; manipulative; no checks & balances.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                            Fellowship = true spiritual family or \u2018strange children\u2019?<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nGenuine love; open relationship; mutual support.<\/span><\/td>\nClique-ish; controlling; condemning dissent; heavy loyalty demands.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                            Impact = brings freedom or entrapment?<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nEquips people to stand in Christ, walk in truth, free from sin.<\/span><\/td>\nMakes people dependent on leader or \u2018covering\u2019; constant fear.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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                                                                                                            THE CLOSING (at least starting to wind down)<\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                                                                            TD APOSTOLIC MINISTRY CLEAR POINT
                                                                                                            \n. <\/strong>\u00a0Bible: God\u2019s clear standard against all this<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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                                                                                                            Bible truth<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nFalse spin<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                                                                                            All authority is under Christ alone<\/em> \u2014 Eph 1:20\u201323<\/span><\/td>\n\u2018Apostle\u2019 or \u2018Shepherd\u2019 is untouchable king<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                            Walk in the light, confess freely<\/em> \u2014 1 John 1:7<\/span><\/td>\n\u2018Inner reading\u2019 behind your back; never direct Matthew 18 approach<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                            Love covers a multitude of sins<\/em> \u2014 1 Peter 4:8<\/span><\/td>\nGossip & exposure for power<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                            Test all spirits, even prophets<\/em> \u2014 1 John 4:1<\/span><\/td>\n\u201cDon\u2019t touch my anointing!\u201d used to silence questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                            Servant leaders, not lords<\/em> \u2014 1 Peter 5:2\u20133<\/span><\/td>\nSpiritual domination and fear<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

                                                                                                            Assessing Today’s Revered Doctrines\u201d that mirror Nicolaitan control<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                                                                            Below are real teachings and systems that operate with the same DNA<\/em> \u2014 \u2018rule the people spiritually.\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                            Modern Nicolaitan Example<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nHow it conquers the people<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nObvious fruits<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                                                                                            Shepherding\/Heavy Discipleship<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTeaches you need a personal shepherd to approve every life choice.<\/span><\/td>\nFear of freedom; passive believers; spiritual dependency; abuse when shepherd sins.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                            \u2018Covering Doctrine\u2019 Twisted<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSays you are cursed or unprotected if you leave \u2018the covering\u2019 of your leader.<\/span><\/td>\nSpiritual blackmail; gossip; fear of leaving; blind loyalty to human leader over Jesus.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                            NAR \u2018Super-Apostle\u2019 Model<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nClaims a few modern apostles rule entire cities & nations, all churches must submit.<\/span><\/td>\nMega-networks that silence dissent; tithes funneled upward; people afraid to question false prophecies.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                            Celebrity Prophet\/Fan Club<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLeader claims unique revelation; followers become fans instead of disciples of Jesus.<\/span><\/td>\nImmature believers; dependence on new \u2018word\u2019; money-driven \u2018prophetic\u2019 conferences.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                            Witch-Hunting \/ Inner Reading Cult<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nClaims hidden knowledge about people\u2019s hearts but no biblical Matthew 18 process.<\/span><\/td>\nCharacter assassination; paranoia; suspicion; Christians accuse each other instead of loving, restoring.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                            Heavy Tithing Threats<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nImplies that all blessing stops if you don\u2019t tithe to that<\/em> ministry specifically.<\/span><\/td>\nGuilt giving; controlling leaders get rich; poor stay poor; no grace teaching.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                            Inner Circle Access Model<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPromotes hierarchy: normal people must \u2018pay dues\u2019 or prove loyalty to get closer to \u2018the man of God\u2019.<\/span><\/td>\nCliques, pride, rank-based fellowship, same as ancient priestly castes.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

                                                                                                            Tips to Detect: <\/strong>Fruits of Modern Nicolaitan Doctrines<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                                                                            POINT<\/strong> Whenever these show up, you know \u201cNike-laos\u201d is working \u2014 conquer the people<\/em>:<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                                                            + Bad fruits:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                              Fear, not faith<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                              Suspicion, not fellowship<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                              Control, not freedom in Christ<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                              Dependence on a human, not direct access to God<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                              Spiritual abuse scandals<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                              People burned out, leaving the church but still loving Jesus<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                              + Good fruits (if doctrine is rejected):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                Mutual respect (Eph 5:21)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                                Joyful freedom (Gal 5:1)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                                Open accountability (Matt 18:15\u201317)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                                Jesus as sole Head (Eph 1:22\u201323)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                                Leaders SERVING, not ruling (1 Peter 5:2\u20133)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                                Key Scripture for Discernment<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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                                                                                                                Scripture<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nHow it crushes Nicolaitan control<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                                                                                                Matthew 20:25\u201328<\/span><\/td>\nBe a servant, not a ruler.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                Revelation 2:6, 15<\/span><\/td>\nJesus hates Nicolaitan deeds & doctrines.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                1 Peter 5:3<\/span><\/td>\nLeaders: \u201cnot as lords over God\u2019s heritage.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                Galatians 5:1<\/span><\/td>\n\u201cStand fast in liberty\u2026 be not entangled again with a yoke of bondage.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                                                                                1 John 1:7<\/span><\/td>\nWalk in the light; no hidden manipulation.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

                                                                                                                If you spot \u2018Nike-laos\u2019 \u2014 run to Jesus!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                                                                                                POINT: If any ministry teaches:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                                                                                                  \u201cYou can\u2019t go directly to Jesus; you need ME (the famous chief apostle, bishop, pastor, cell leader, area prophet) or our elite group to “APPROVE” as YOU are UNDER MY “OUR” AUTHORITY (no Pauline Phil 2:12 there!)\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                                  \u201cObey me or YOU’RE cursed\/uncovered. YOU WILL FAIL\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                                  \u201cDon\u2019t question US. Our Authority is GOD CALLED. And. Your are “unsubmitted” and “OUR PIECE OF property” And God will punish you for “rebelling” “Going against the apostle, prophet pastor”
                                                                                                                  \n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                                                                                                                • You’re JUST a woman..and we realize that YOU all are seductive, in rebelling and unsubmitted. Also as\u00a0 as a people group (Bible) well known to be” easily fooled,deceived”, prone to 2 Timothy 3:6-7\u00a0 “weak” and\u00a0 willing” meaning…so we can USE YOU.” You’re simply one more\u00a0 piece of our hard earned patriarchal\u00a0 property, a piece of meat , our sacrificial and devoted contributing, praying, volunteering … winsome slave. “<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                                                                                    I can saying ANYTHING about and AGAINST YOU but never love YOU enough to verify it in a proper Bible private, face to face confrontation, but because WE are in DEEP WITH LORD, my board and I have “SEEN YOU IN THE SPIRIT” and find that YOU are “blaspheming” and “undermining” and also “Not in FAITH” and “touching MY anointing.\u201d YOU are ACCUSING US and have BIG BAGGAGE..*Typical WELP movement..NO LOVE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                                                                    \u201cWe alone ‘know more” “we are the in crowd of all the Christian ministry “types” Only WE can determine YOUR call, Future, mate, finance…and the inner most\u00a0 secrets of YOUR soul \u2014 trust our dark “deep scan’ (demon consicous), rather Jesus pure hearted joy and knowledge of\u00a0 your Bible.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                                    MAJOR POINT Then it is Nicolaitan in root.<\/strong><\/span>
                                                                                                                    Christ hates it \u2014 and He wants you free.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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                                                                                                                    3.\u00a0PRAYER TO BREAK NICOLAITAN INFLUENCE<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
                                                                                                                    Here\u2019s a straightforward prayer you (or your fellowship) can pray aloud:<\/span><\/div>\n

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                                                                                                                    Prayer Against Nicolaitan Control & Compromise <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                                                    Heavenly Father,<\/strong><\/span>
                                                                                                                    I come to You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep.<\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                                                    Lord, I renounce any spirit or system that tries to conquer, control, or manipulate Your people.<\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                                                    I renounce ALL “spirits of witchcraft to control, to thwart and sabatoge and block, I renounce all skilled witchcraft with it’s\u00a0 la<\/strong>zyiness(witch watching, evil eye,\u00a0 cutting corners by using convenient occult”mind reading” “divining”t”all methods of false authority, including” (Salem Witch Trials) reading persons minds, souls their ‘thirst and vibes..ALSO I repent for not “walking in the Light (no I John 1:7 , Galatians 6;1 ) and for avoiding, trying to control…avoid chatting, getting to know on purpose. And for devaluing and marginalizing, objectifying and using people Also for bearing false witness.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                    I repent for using Jesus Christ Name in Vain for each person in our Christian church, ministry which means: We profess to be Christians and use Jesus\u00a0 Christ holy name to advertise and to draw people in. But when they come and they do not resemble OUR PREFERRED TYPE, STYLE GENDER, RACE,\u00a0 AGES OR SOCIAL STRATA we avoid, disrespect, pray soulish prayers\u00a0 against.\u00a0 and\u00a0 will only\u00a0 “ACCEPT RESPECT..and “befriend\u00a0 “our pet Style<\/strong>.. This an Anathema in Celebrity. And it is ANTI CHRIST Exodus 20:3 and will be assessed by the Most High God and JUDGED.for it is proud, biased “respecter of persons” and has NO PLACE in Jesus HOUSES. It does not “like” “respect” and” valuing’ genuine human persons.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                    I reject the Nicolaitan spirit \u2014 all forms of spiritual domination, compromise, and ungodly hierarchy.<\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                                                    I ask You to expose every false teaching, hidden sin, and abusive control in my life, my church, and the wider Body of Christ.<\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                                                    Lord, restore pure servant leadership \u2014 humble overseers who equip the saints and point everyone back to Jesus.<\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                                                    Holy Spirit, fill me with discernment. Strengthen me to stand firm in truth and freedom.<\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                                                    By the blood of Jesus, I declare my spiritual freedom.<\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                                                    No man, no system, no false teacher will stand between me and my Savior.I receive Your wisdom, courage, and protection.<\/span><\/h3>\n


                                                                                                                    Let Your flock be free and pure until You return.In Jesus\u2019 powerful name, Amen.<\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                                                    TO SUPPORT? Please pray<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                                                                                    TO SOW A LOVE GIFT?