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From early June 2007, I had been searching online to find out all I could about "TheCall" and the 777 leadership and aims. What I found was disturbing.
Beginning as "The Call DC" in 2000 and branching out into a yearly event, The Call is headed by Lou Engle, a leader in what the Church knows as "The Prophetic Movement" of new apostles and prophets, also revealed to be part of a previous "Latter Rain" heresy of the 1940's, itself based on Gnostic teachings.
THE CALL, D.C. came out of the U.S. Center for World Missions and their Harvest Rock Church. The Call, D.C. was for a huge gathering of fasting youth [ages 14-24] to converge on the Washington Mall on September 2, 2000. Signups for The Call, D.C. were encouraged at the March for Jesus [June 10, 2000], also called "Jesus Day".
It was allied to a particular heresy that looked for dominion over the nations and the spiritual return of Jesus Christ INTO his people as a Body (the Corporate Christ).
See the 777 video link above for the supposed "impartation of the Sons of Thunder Anointing".
This is NOT genuine Christian teaching, nor is it a "simple day of fasting and prayer".
The "impartation" side of things is a result of the infamous James Ryle "sons of thunder" vision/dream reported in the 1990's that one follower says: "contains a vision of a new generation God would raise up with a sound from heaven that would ... reap in a multitude of harvest in God's end time revival. This vision is powerful. ... in this season God is truly going to release a new sound of music, something the world has never ever heard before, it will be pure, holy, with authority and filled with a magnitude of such great heavenly love that those who hear it, will listen and be saved".
These ludicrous claims were made for 7th July 2007, including the hypnotic "new sound" being released that would, like the call of the mythological sirens, draw all people to "The Christ".
Also, some were claiming the event would be so powerful that the entire world would be changed overnight, and it would lead to a new expression of Christianity (headed of course by the very leaders involved, Carlton being just one). He boasted of "being networked with real life ministries worldwide."
It was nonsense, but dangerous nonsense that appealed to the power-hungry and the naive.
My Notecard to the Second Life Churches
Having been thoroughly alarmed and disgusted by what I read online about the 070707 charade and its claims, and realising that people on SL were being led astray, I couldn't sit by silently and say nothing.
Others were proudly saying they did not "take sides" and that it was "unchristian to judge" and that we should step back and stop opposing Carlton "in case God might be using him". That, for me, assumed we Christians were unable to know right from wrong and - worse - when we did identify false teaching we shouldn't expose it!
Putting my head firmly on the chopping block, I wrote a notecard exposing the 070707 campaign, and circulated it to a few Christian leaders and churches on SL.
The text of my notecard is as follows:
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Warning you that the 07-07-2007 event is NOT "just a prayertime for the nations"
It is well known that SL christians as well as others in RL are being encouraged to support The Call Nashville and the 40 days, and the 7th July prayerday (07-07-07). This note is an attempt to present the underlying message behind the events, and its links, so you can be warned not to accept everything you hear. It is not an attack on persons or churches; it is not anti-christian nor is it designed to pour cold water on genuine passion for holiness and revival. However, the Lord warned us himself to "take heed" and that many deceivers would come. We are commanded to "test ALL things" and only hold fast to that which is sound, good, and rooted in true scriptural interpretation. Brothers and sisters, it is my contention that the 777 event is NOT a "good thing". Read on!
First of all, did this whole idea come from the Seventh Day Adventist belief that if enough people pray and believe for the great outpouring, it will happen. Please ***Watch this video broadcast*** (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4942988609687390468) "Operation Global Rain" with SDA preachers announcing the exact same 07-07-2007 scheme that christians on SL are now being encouraged to support!!!!
Nor are christians the only ones claiming that 777 is a special number/day - see this occult explanation, with a similar encouragement to meditate to achieve world harmony and peace! http://www.pathtotruth.com/articles/julyezine05.htm Should christians be paying heed to ANY "day" or "hour" when the bible specifically warns us NOT TO DO IT (Gal 4:10)
Does this "voice" that DarkStar heard sound like the voice of OUR Lord???
777 Posted By: DarkStar <Send E-Mail>
Date: Saturday, 9 April 2005, 4:00 a.m.
In Response To: Re: APRIL 10th THIS YEAR? *vision* (Il_Bagattel)
I have also heard "voices" throughout my life. One in particular still perplexes me. It was about 20 yrs ago, during a difficult time in my life. I had been praying day and night for weeks when suddenly out of nowhere a very authoritative male voice said; "Hurry, 777." Talk about vague! I was clueless as to its meaning. After extensive research I discovered that Alister Crowley actually wrote a book entitled; "777." Its a book about numerology. The only thing I ever accertained about this is that 7 is the number of completion, and any triple number is the ultimite fulfilment or power of that number. As for the "hurry" part, I dont know, it was 20 yrs ago. If anyone has any ideas about this I would be very interested, as its still a mystery to me.
Crowley of course is a very famous BLACK MAGICIAN AND OCCULTIST.
But if that isn't enough for you, let me point out some of the other ROOTS of the idea. The other roots are just as suspect and worrying!
http://www.forgottenword.org/power.html (read this and follow the links within it)
This event - despite many good well-intentioned people using it for simple prayer - is actually founded on what is called the "latter rain" movement, that began in 1948 in Kansas and has been artificially resurrected a number of times since then despite its heretical teachings and false prophecies. Two leading "prophetic fathers" of that time are Paul Cain and Bob Jones, both now utterly disgraced and exposed as corrupted by their own organisations - YET - they are still lifted up as heralds of the New Age that is dawning for the church on earth. These teachings, or a watered-down version of them - have been successfully seeded into almost every christian organisation and denomination in the world.
The Seventh Day Adventists (many of them) are also right behind the purpose of this event, (http://www.operationglobalrain.com/) as you can read on their own websites. Whereas the "christian" section of the support looks to false prophecies from their "spiritual fathers" of the latter-rain revival, the SDA groups look to their prophetess Ellen White in predicting exactly the same event on that day.
Let me put it bluntly (and this fact will be denied and covered up by those who want to promote in amongst conventional believers) the date is supposedly a prophetic one on which the final "outpouring of the latter rain" will occur, transforming all those who receive it into glorified resurrection saints ON EARTH, who will take the rulership of the nations and bring universal peace and submission to God's holy laws.
The outpouring of this "latter rain" is likened to the "early-rain" that fell on Pentecost, which began the work of the church on earth. But the latter-rain is intended to "complete" the work of transforming the Church. It is specifically the "holy spirit" - God Himself - and likened to the "return of Jesus IN his Body" - coming down as the Glory of God to create a united Christ on the earth, a Corporate Christ that will crush all enemies under his feet, and rule with a rod of iron.
Manifested Sons Oldtime Heresies
This "corporate christ" is also called the Manchild or One New Man (mentioned in the book of Revelation) - see this link - http://california777.com/_wsn/page4.html and there you will be led to "Also discover Biblical interpretations never witnessed by churches and their scholars" - yeah, you can say THAT again!! (Because they are heresies and false teachings!)
Please next visit http://prayon777.com/ where you can see more encouragement to expect "The Lord's Return" - and remember, this is not the classic biblical Return, but a bodily, corporate transformation of living earthly believers! (The "outpouring of the Spirit" is supposedly going to do this.) You say - I've never heard of this stuff - no, it's kept hidden, it's just for the illuminated few, and this site also claims that "Our Father in Heaven hides everything in scripture." and "There are many new understandings of scripture about to be brought forth for those who are worthy."
These events - the rapture, the second coming, the Second Pentecost - all misinterpreted - they believe will occur as a result of "gathering together unto him" on THE DAY OF THE LORD, which is how this date is being represented. Not "a" day of the Lord, but THE biblical Day of the Lord!! And if you do not participate, you will be left outside the Body of Christ.
All of this you can research for yourselves on the internet. Take the time to look beyond the obvious. Don't just believe what you are told. Dig, think, research and find out the purpose, the motive and the roots of all this.
Even the SDA groups are objecting, and on one of their forums I found this:
"'In one accord'...that's the exact reason it will not happen. The church is not united in the single purpose God ordained her to do: the proclamation of the Three Angels' Message. In reality, the church does not actively preach this message at all. The latter rain is given for those who preach the 3rd angel's message. The vast majority of the SDAs are not ready to receive the latter rain. Holy spirit can not be given to people who are not consecrated.
In ocultism, the number 6 is synonymous with the number 7. The end date of Global Rain is 7th of July, 07. 777 is used by spiritualists to masquerade 666. Jesus's name in Greek is 888.
[Our Group] will not lead the church in preparing for the return of Jesus. On the contrary, the SOP tells us the leader in [our group] will lead the majority into apostasy, into captivity. Do you think the church structure will not exist in the end. Only the name Seventh Day Adventist will exist. The remnant scattered across preaching the 3rd angel's message and those who accept and the message will receive the latter rain."
Notice how it is WELL KNOWN inside these opganisations that what is expected is FAR from a simple fasting and prayer day!! Why are YOU ignorant therefore of their devices?? - because you have not been told. The modus operadi of these groups is to keep the secret agenda for their trusted followers only, and to dumb it down for everyone else. Well I am telling you now and putting upon each and everyone of you the task of seeking the truth for yourselves.
Here is just one "prophecy" about the event:
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FOR THE COMING YEAR 2007
Joel 2:23-32 (NKJ) verse 23 (b) "For He has given you the former rain faithfully, And He will cause the rain to come down for you - the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month." "My people must walk in unity, humbly in the love of God. The Word of God must be what upholds them. Daily they must partake of the manna from heaven. This company of people are causing the ushering in of the greatest move of God on the Earth. This is the Body of Christ in the world - this also is the local Body. I am going to manifest Myself in the Body of Christ on the earth such as never seen prior to this! This is my time. We've only seen the beginning! The Body of Christ everywhere is beginning to realize WHO indwells them. My precious Holy Spirit is within them.
Rev. Pauline Gabos, 909A-2000 Jasmine Cres, Gloucester ON K1J 8K4
Links:
http://ang4him.blogspot.com/2007/05/40-days-for-40-years.html
http://signofjonah.wordpress.com/tag/ihop/bob-jones/
Launched through a word by "apostle" Lou Engle - but see this: http://signofjonah.wordpress.com/2007/05/17/whats-lous-angle/
Official site of The Call - http://www.thecall.com/vision.php
Lou Engle, the inspiration behind "The Call", not only in 2007 but previous years where his gradiose claims fell as far short of the mark, is undeterred by his failed attempts to transform all the earth in a day and bring back the "glory of God".
In the blog entry above (click the link on Lou Engle's name) the entire charade of dominionism and militant fervour to "restore the nations" is apty summed up.I have already mentioned that opponents are named as "jezebels" and this is because the leadership see themselves as latter-day Elijah's, calling down the rain of the Spirit.
See below some statements made by Lou Engle:
The Elijah Revolution
The Elijah Revolution
February 21, 2009
Today the State of California is in great crisis. Brazen stands have been taken by its leaders, its judges, and millions of its citizens against the Biblical and moral absolutes under-girding the stability of the family and the laws of our nation. The economic crisis rests heavily on the state. Thousands groan and suffer under the collapse. Human answers and political round tables are being weighed in the balances and found impotent.But the darkest circumstances are the backdrop scripturally speaking of the ordination of the greatest prophets and revival movements. It was in a context much like the one we face today that God called forth Elijah and a prophetic people who would resist the ideologies of darkness and contend with the Spirit of Jezebel.
In two generations the renegade government was overthrown, Baal worship was eradicated, and the worship of Yahweh was majorly restored. So too in California, God is wanting an Elijah Revolution. Something must come that is more powerful than the rebellion of the sixties. Revival and reformation can be injected into the state through a stubbing Elijah people.
Therefore as the church we must not let the dark circumstances throw us off from believing our prophetic promises. The fulfillment of the promises of God are not dictated from circumstance but are called forth in desperation when the darkness would drive us to our only hope, God.
TheCall was birthed out of an extraordinary prophetic history in California and the prophetic promises are as bright today and can still be fulfilled if the church moves with mighty faith to contend for them.
Therefore from February 22nd to 25th in Mott Auditorium, Pasadena, CA, where so many prophetic visions were birthed and where the prayer movement of TheCall began, we are summoning the consecrated ones, the ones that still believe, the ones who burn for God, to gather and refocus on the compelling California destiny that must be apprehended in this moment. From our prophetic history recall we will unleash a statewide prayer strategy culminating in TheCall Sacramento on November 7th, that if responded to could turn the tide in the state and nation. “As California goes, so goes the nation.”
Come to the prophetic reCall – “TheCall to the ELIJAH REVOLUTION”
When: Sunday, 2/22, thru Wednesday, 2/25 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Mott Auditorium, 1539 East Howard Street, Pasadena, CA
Consumed by TheCall,
Lou Engle
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