�Gather
my saints together...� (Psalm 50:5)
THE CHURCHES OF THIS TESTIMONY TO THE BRETHREN IN CHRIST JESUS IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
� �...to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God and of our Lord Jesus�. (2 Pet. 1:1,2).
�
As children of God, redeemed by the precious blood of Christ and born of
the Holy Spirit, no event that in any way concerns the Evangelical faith and
the brotherhood -wherever it may occur- can be treated with indif�ference by us
or keep our hearts from being deeply touched. Everything affects us or
interests us in some way or another; reciprocal communications unite us; the
bonds of the Spirit can awaken us to a testimony of unanimous faithfulness, if
there is on our part a sacrificial submission to His will.
�
This urges us to consider exceptional events spoken of in the Word of
God as �signs of the times� that precede the rapture, the coming of the Lord
for His own; and most particularly the attempts being made to destroy the
fundamentals of our faith, such as:
n The heterodoxy of
theological currents that deny the inspiration of the Holy Scriptures and other
vital doctrines; which have influenced new versions of the Bible, as can be
seen from texts which have eliminated the Deity of our Lord Jesus Christ and
which have impulsed the pre�paration of the much publicised �ecumenical Bible�.
n The ecumenical movements
tending to unite the Protestant Orthodox and Romanist churches which have
dissimilar ideas that, paradoxically, struggle in their attempts to reach their
presumptuous unity.
�
There are also other movements in existence with a greater or smaller
emphasis on fundamentalism, opposed to the former, and that like them demand
adherence to and affiliation with the churches.
�
Finally, there are the contradictory attitudes adopted by conservative
Evangelicals towards the above mentioned movements:
n Complacency, compromise,
equidistant aloofness, isolation and even opposition not entirely in accord
with the Word of God;
n And a persistent
�denominational� or �sectarian� spirit, which hinders the full manifestation of
the Scriptural doctrine of unity among born�-again believers; all of which is
alien to the nature of the body of Christ and grieves the Spirit of Grace.
FOR ALL
THESE REASONS:
THE EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN CHURCHES WE REPRESENT, SOLEMNLY CONFESS THAT UNDER THE CONSTRAINING PO�WER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT THEY RAISE THEIR TESTIMONY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEED OF THE HOUR, IN FAITH�FULNESS TO THE WORD OF GOD AND TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, AND EXHORT ALL CHURCHES OF LIKE FAITH TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES WITH THEM SO THAT FROM ALL QUARTERS THERE MAY ARISE A SPIRITUAL CLAMOUR.
�
Israel is returning to her land; knowledge has increased; iniquity
abounds; the love of many has grown cold; humanity and all of nature are
suffering convulsions; and among many other signs, the apostasy and the
departure from the faith are clearly outlined and manifested by the combined
action of �theologica1 modernism� with its false doctrines that eat as doth a
canker (2 Tim. 2:16-19), and �ecumenism� that foments indiscriminate and
unscriptural unity.
�
The need to discern the current movements and tendencies which seek us
so insistent�ly, oblige us to analyse them in order to ascertain their
peculiarities and to compare them with the Word of God (1 John 4:1), the only
authority which should govern our conduct (2 Tim. 3: 16,17). With this in mind
we present to our brethren this brief world-view of the complex ecclesiastical
panorama without any other motives than those which arise out of love and its
insepar�able companion, the truth (1 Cor. 13:6; Eph. 4:14,45).
�
The large denominations, especially those that have arisen from the in�complete
�l6th Century Reformation� have yielded to a very great extent, by the same
process of perversion: they did not watch, and they did not try the spirits (of
�prophets and doctors�) nor did they keep the Word, and were therefore
adversely affected by these negative tendencies.
�
Those denominations and other movements, formed in August 1948 the
�World Council of Churches�, of a wholly inclusivist nature, with the liberal
protestants and orthodox churches, together with Evangelicals who, attrac�ted
by the bait of �unity�, did not realise how illicit was the heterogeneous
mixture into which they were being drawn (Prov. 14:15). Let us never forget
that unity is only an illusion where there is no new-birth, and that instead of
worshipping the real Christ, one confessed as such is called �the son of
Joseph�, even a �sacramental Jesus� is worshipped.
�
Its present doctrinal basis -given in New Delhi in 1961- states: �The
World Council of Churches is a fraternal association of churches, all of which
confess Jesus Christ as God and Saviour, according to the Holy Scriptures and
endeavour to harmonise together to their common calling for the glory of God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit�.
�
Observe that this is more a generalisation than a basis, as its terms
allow for such a flexibility in interpretation that even the �modernists� have
confessed it without any scruples... because it is not a clear state�ment, it
can involve any idea: the acceptance or rejection of the Virgin birth, the
blood atonement, etc., as regards the person and work of Christ; the acceptance
or not of the inspiration of the Scriptures, the worship or not of the Holy
Trinity.
�
The Council was lavish in its endeavours to attract Rome that at first
appeared to have very little interest; though she afterwards formed the
�Secretariat for the Union of Christians�.
�
When the Vatican Council II ended, mixed committees in favour of union
were formed but the coexistence of two distinct ideas is evident:
q
The �World Council� with its inclusivist method -(the churches on a
fraternal basis of equality, each one learning from the other)- awaits the
renewal which will permit the synthesis of a �new� church, which no one at the
present time can precisely determine;
q
Rome, �per semper idem� (always the same) with its presumption of being
the Apostolic depository and with her untouchable dogmas, does not hide from
the �separated brethren� the fact that they must return to the �Aggiornata�
paternal house, if they want to fully enjoy her favours... (!)
�
Whatever results from this, as it comes from heterogeneous mixtures,
will lack genuineness and will be an abnormal product, which in Scripture is,
identified with Babylon the Great (Rev. 17). The voice of the Lord cries: �COME
OUT OF HER MY PEOPLE...� (Rev. 18.4).
�
There have been remnants which have reacted in defence of the Faith that
were forced out of their apostate denominations forming new groups in which
they kept their traditional doctrines and practices.
�
In August 1948, they founded the �International Council of Christian
Churches�, joining efforts against apostasy. Their testimony in this respect
has been courageous and meritorious.�
But we deplore saying that they made no provision to discuss in their
midst, in the light of God's Word, the interdenominational discrepancies which
remain intact. The Church in Buenos Aires, one of the signers of this
declaration, repeatedly asked the Council to promote, in brotherly love, the
designation of committees to study these matters, but they went unheeded.
�
Such an attitude closes the doors to the Holy Spirit for the total mani�festation
of the Scriptural doctrine of unity, which in the teaching of the Apostles, was
not limited to the �unity in Christ� which is essentially spi�ritual (John
17:21; 1 Cor. 12:13), commencing from that basis it extends to the unity in
doctrine and practice (Acts 2:42; 2 Thess. 2:15-17; Eph. 4:1-16), that does not
admit restrictions of any kind and that cannot he substituted by any �Status�
of mere interdenominational relationships (com�pare 1 Cor. 1:10-13).
�
The very doctrinal basis of the Council shows serious omissions in some
evidently transactional statements:
q
�The real spiritual unity in Christ of all the redeemed by His precious
blood...�
(This omits the rest of the Biblical
doctrine on unity).
q
� ...The second coming of Christ in power and glory�.
(Which lays aside the Rapture of the
Church and other events).
q
�The necessity of maintaining, according to the Word of God, the purity
of the Church in life and doctrine�.
(Omitting to say that this demands
that discrepancies be faced and dealt with. As the Council does not promote
this and its church members main�tain their differences, this statement becomes
inoperative, if not me�rely reduced to a dead-letter statement).
Finally: even leaving aside the
violence that has to he done to the New Testament, to justify the existence of
�interdenominational� Councils the fact remains, that its testimony is
incomplete, because it is reduced mainly to a confrontation with enemies and
lacks the vocation of helping brethren solve their discrepancies; which
therefore puts in evidence the �denominational� spirit that hinders the
complete Biblical unity. We exhort all our dearly beloved brethren in the
International Council to consider these reasons in the light of the Scriptures.
�
Other organisations also seek a following of the brethren, organisations
that take �the middle of the road� position, such as the World Associa�tion of
Evangelicals (NAE), whose attitude can be summarised as �co-ope�ration without
compromise� without discerning in the light of the Word of God, that
co-operation with apostates is in itself a compromise (Amos 3:3; Eph. 5:7; 1
Tim. 5:22; 2 John 8-11).
�
It is to be observed, also, that churches and denominations that
consider themselves conservative or sound in doctrine remain, nevertheless,
indiffe�rent to the commands to reprove (Eph. 5:11) and they tolerate in their
midst those who mix with apostates and even with Romanists, in different
organisations, or in eventual activities or campaigns -disregarding the
Biblical doctrine of separation (2 Cor. 6:14-18).
�
Such unscriptural attitudes are very dangerous, inasmuch as they open
the door to perversions that inexorably undermine those groups.
�
Lastly, we must mention the attitude of some brethren and churches that
testify against apostasy, but they keep themselves isolated, caring for their
own flock and refusing fellowship with other brethren and faithful churches
because they do not belong to their groups; a sectarian attitude which cons�pires
against the spirit of unity (2 Cor. 6:11-13).
�
Face to face with this reality -so concisely expounded- it is undeniable
that this hour demands of our Christian responsibility a clear and definite
testimony.
WHEN THE ECUMENICAL BELLS OF �BRASS�
ARE PEA�LED WILL THERE NOT BE HEARD THE SILVER BELLS OF ARGENTINE (ARGENTUM)
SOUND CALLING THE PEO�PLE OF GOD TO A HOLY CONVOCATION? (Num. 10:1,2).
�
BRETHREN IN CHRIST: in obedience to the Lord's will, in His name and for
His glory, we raise our voice, saying:
BACK TO THE LORD AND BACK
TO THE BIBLE!
Back to the Lord in
absolute submission
Back to the Bible in
absolute obedience.
�If
a man love me, he will keep my words...� (John 14:23-26).
Name and action:
�The need of a precise identification to avoid mistakes requires an
outstanding distinguishing name with a definitely Biblical emphasis. For this
reason, we have agreed on the New Testament voice: �PHILADELPHIA�
(BROTHERLY LOVE).
1.
Because, although it refers to a geographical place, it
indicates a church (Rev. 3:7-13) that, in the historical projection of its
Biblical character and meaning, identifies itself throughout the ages with all
churches which, like it, testifying through the door which the Lord opened and
no one could shut: kept His Word, denied not His Name, tried the spirits, went
without the camp, and wait for the Lord from Heaven. Today, as it was
yesterday, Philadelphia, though scattered, is present and its testimony should
be heard.
2.
Because its etymological significance: �BROTHERLY LOVE�,
appeals strongly to the heart of the redeemed, in these days when love has
grown cold.
�
This is not a question of constituting a �Council� or a �Council of
Churches�, nor an �organisation� of any kind. This is a spiritual testimony
that cannot be governed by a human hierarchy or by committees. It is of the
Spirit and each local Evangelical Church gives its testimony and represents it
everywhere. Travelling spokesmen, chosen by the churches, will proclaim the
testimony on an international level, to make it known to bre�thren in all parts
of the world.
� The churches of the testimony declare that
the Holy Scripture is their only rule of faith, doctrine and practice. As a
brief statement -among other truths equally Scriptural- they unanimously
express that belief in the doctrines that gave rise to their protest and which
are the same as those believed and practised by faithful Evangelical Christians
throughout the centuries.
The pillar and ground of
the truth.
Its primary purposes are:
to preach, defend and confirm the Gospel.
Its form of government is
Theocratic - Biblical - Congregational.
Its ordinances are: baptism by immersion of believers and the me�morial
of the Lord's supper.
Its nature is: a
spiritual home, not denominational or sectarian; whether considered as a
General Assembly (Matt. 16:18), or as a local church, each is fully autonomous
(Phil. 1:1; Philem. 1,2).
�
Different circumstances were the cause
that determined denomi�national ideas, not always in accordance with the
original doctrinal purity of the New Testament.
�
Even though this is admitted by everybody, each one believes that he has
the truth, and accuses the others of error.�
As it is a ruling principle that there cannot be two contradictory
truths about the same matter, we conclude therefore that, to persist in that
state of things amounts to a maintenance of a traditional attitude that only
serves to prolong or per�petuate errors and discrepancies. We record here the
expression of Ciprian of Carthage: �Habit without truth is error grown
old� and the judgement of our Lord �making the word of God of
none effect through your tra�dition� (Mark 7:13).
�
From whatever angle we analyse this situation, how can such an ab�surd
position be explained, that while those who are being deceived by Satan who is
�transformed into an angel of light� are striving for unity, the children of
light who possess the spirit and have the Word and the Lord of unity, continue
to persevere in their divisions?
�
The ideas of �eschatological unity� (when the Lord comes all will be
settled) are of no avail here, nor are the theories of �unity in diversity� or
�ramifications� of Christianity (basic unity in Christ, liberty in everything
else and, above all, charity). Such �reasons� imply an accusation against the
Holy Spirit, for having given us a doctrine of unity, impossible to fulfil
among His people.
�
Neither are the proposed solutions correct. �Ecumenism� is false, as it
has been seen.� �Sectarianism� (all must
be according to our pattern or else you are not faithful) does not solve
anything, as this attitude can be adopted by each denomination against the
others. The solution offered by interdenominational coalitions, �Councils� and
�Associations� that allow the maintenance of discrepancies, only serve to
perpetuate the problem... by tacit agreement.
�
It is clear then that, although all are in agreement on �essential
unity�, the problem will remain without solution while we do not obey all the
council of God regarding unity.
�
The testimony demands a return to the Lord in every way, and a complete
re�turn to the Bible!� That is the
answer.� It would seem candid or simple
and antiquated, but it is the truth.
-
�If a man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine whether it be
of God...� (John 7:17). That is the price: if it is not paid, there will be
variations of the same evil, but never a fundamental change.
-
Why underestimate the example of the church in Antioch? Which sent
messengers to the church in Jerusalem to deal with a crucial problem in
history.
�
Remember the very illuminating prologue of the agreement: �IT
SEEMED GOOD TO THE HOLY GHOST AND TO US...� which gives
evidence of His pleasure and implies His approval of the method to obtain it.
-
Has the Holy Spirit of Grace changed perchance to such an extent that it
can be said today �It seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us, to maintain our
discrepancies until the day of Christ�?
-
Why do not the churches seek each other, until they meet each other to
solve their differences in love? Has not the Holy Spirit given teaching gifts?
-
Where are the men of God who will fall on their knees, yielded to the
Beloved, full of the Spirit, ready to seek their brethren to confirm them in
the faith? When the �Chief Shepherd� shall appear, on whose head will His
blessed hands place a crown of glory that fadeth not away?
�
The Lord, emphasising that the full unity and the fellowship of His
redeemed people testify to the truth of the divine origin of the Redeemer, said
in His High Priestly prayer:
- �...That they all may be
one; as thou Father art in me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in us;
that the world may believe that thou hast sent me�. (John 17:21).
- How can we turn a deaf ear to what
our Lord says?
�
We have opened our hearts to you in all sincerity, calling on the Name
of the Lord and invoking the Holy and authoritative Word of God, in a testimony
to the truth, without presuming to be the �only possessors� of it, merely
considering ourselves as His servants among many fellow servants. We therefore
beseech you to consider this brotherly exhortation in the spirit in which it is
given. If you share it let us know.
�
We covet your fellowship, such as was experienced in the first century
of the church, in order to be mutually helped in prayer and in the carrying out
of the Lord's commission to His own to preach, defend and confirm the Gospel.
LET US RAISE THIS TESTIMONY IN UNION. LET US TAKE THE OLD PATHS, PRAYING AND WORKING FAITHFULLY AND IN LOVE. WITH OUR TORCHES KINDLED, KEEPING WATCH TO�GETHER FOR THE FULFILMENT OF OUR BLESSED HOPE: THE COMING OF OUR LORD TO RAPTURE HIS PEOPLE!
�
The churches that sign below will gladly supply all the information and
offer all the explanations that may be required.� Owing to its con�venient location, the reception and the
distribution of information have been confided to the Evangelical Christian
Church, General E. Mart�nez 889 (Suc. 26), Buenos Aires, Argentina. The
founders of which commenced on the Argentine side of the River Plate, back in
November 1935, the testimony of separation from all apostasy.
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