"Frogs"

Compiled by ‘Temcat’

‘Their land swarmed with frogs--In the chambers of their kings.’

FROGS! Where do they come from?

“Little by little he has prepared the way for his masterpiece of deception in the development of spiritualism. He has not yet reached the full accomplishment of his designs; but it will be reached in the last remnant of time. Says the prophet:

"I saw three unclean spirits like frogs; come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty." Revelation 16:13,14. Except those who are kept by the power of God, through faith in His word, the whole world will be swept into the ranks of this delusion. The people are fast being lulled to a fatal security, to be awakened only by the outpouring of the wrath of God.” GC 562

Why frogs?

Some have thought that as the frog catches its prey with its tongue, and the glossolalia movement is part of the charismatic ecumenism, that this is the meaning of the symbol. It could be a minor part of it; but the main point is the ‘swarming over the land as in the plague of Egypt’. Notice this quote:

“With the immense tide of printed matter constantly pouring from the press, old and young form the habit of reading hastily and superficially, and the mind loses its power of connected and vigorous thought. Furthermore, a large share of the periodicals and books that, like the frogs of Egypt, are overspreading the land are not merely commonplace, idle, and enervating, but unclean and degrading. Their effect is not merely to intoxicate and ruin the mind, but to corrupt and destroy the soul.” The Adventist Home: pg. 415

“Again the rod was stretched out over the waters, and frogs came up from the river and spread over the land. They overran the houses, took possession of the bed chambers, and even the ovens and kneading troughs. The frog was regarded as sacred by the Egyptians, and they would not destroy it; but the slimy pests had now become intolerable. They swarmed even in the palace of the Pharaohs, and the king was impatient to have them removed. The magicians had appeared to produce frogs, but they could not remove them.” PP. pg. 265

Yes, they swarm everywhere; people can produce them but no one seems to be able to remove them. The influence of these demon-frogs permeates every aspect of our lives; they are in our homes, entertainment, work places, schools, and yes, even in our church!

Note that, as the frogs were considered ‘sacred’ by the Egyptians, so most of the ‘frog phenomena’ that is overspreading the land today, is thought to be of God, or merely harmless triviality.

Every additional fad that comes along seems to spread like fire in stubble. Why does it spread so uncontrollably? Because so very few cling to the scriptures any more; and the Word of God is the only frog repellant!

‘TEMCAT'S FIELD GUIDE TO FROGS’

SPRING PEEPERS

One of the first frogs to come into a church is the musical ones. As the peeping of tiny frogs in the early spring heralds their spawning and multiplying in the land, so the introduction of ‘beat music’ is the entering wedge. The syncopated beat; the ‘swing’ beat; the emotional ‘Praise Choruses’ with repetitious and almost meaningless words; the increasing volume and bass throb.

This brings on the swaying and toe tapping, the clapping and applause, the partying spirit that pushes out the reverent sense of God’s Presence and the Holy Spirit is grieved and the Holy angels cover their faces and depart. As the heavenly depart the unholy swarm in.

One symptom is the intolerance of the powerful, old message-filled hymns and their replacement with the emotional and ‘doing my thing for God’ motif. Sensationalism multiplies; entertainment and amusement oriented programming follow. No one heeds the cry of alarm from a handful of the Godly and notices their sad forms walking away. It seems a great revival as the worldly flock into the church; but it is all a sad, sad delusion.

CHILDREN’S FROGS AND POLLYWOGS

It is beyond the scope of a small article to deal with this subject, as volumes could be written on it. I urge all who read this to go to the SOP and prayerfully read the warnings there on reading material and realize it also means movies, videos and recordings. Here is only one example:

“…some had formed the habit of novel reading…To place before this class reading similar to that which they have discarded is like offering intoxicants to the inebriate. Yielding to the temptation continually before them, they soon lose their relish for solid reading. They have no interest in Bible study. Their moral power becomes enfeebled. Sin appears less and less repulsive. There is manifest an increasing unfaithfulness, a growing distaste for life's practical duties. As the mind becomes perverted, it is ready to grasp any reading of a stimulating character. Thus the way is open for Satan to bring the soul fully under his domination.” The Adventist Home: pg. 414

The Bible says ‘Whatsoever is true’–if it isn’t true friends, throw it out! There is no such thing as a harmless falsehood. Even in Christian circles, Fantasy and foolishness; fiction and falsehood dominate the scene in material intended for children. Talking animals and even vegetables!! Are claimed to be helpful to teach lessons of moral import–then why doesn’t God use them in the Bible?? Friends if it isn’t true, it’s either a frog already or it’s a pollywog just waiting to mature into a full-blown frog.

One of the most distressing frog swarms of the past year or so is the terrible outbreak of spiritualism in the ‘Harry Potter’ books. You may say; “Oh, it is not different than all the other occult rubbish that has been poured into children’s minds for decades.” There are a few differences that are a cause for alarm, if any spiritual discernment is present.

One is that Satanists see in these books a great boon to their cause to promote Satanism among children and destroy any desire in a child to accept Christianity. They openly rejoice that these books oppose Christ in a very effective way.

On the other hand, Christians are WELCOMING these books and Christian magazines are encouraging parents to buy and read them to their children! I researched on the web and was amazed that hardly a word was raised against this corruption, not even by professed Christian associations. Oh, the Frogs have done their work well! How can they not see that the Bible forbids sorcery and communications with the dead and all witchcraft? How can they declare that it’s OK, because the powers are used for ‘good causes’? There is NO good witchcraft!

The third point is one that sent chills of horror to my bones; SCHOOLS are promoting these books all over the English-speaking world! They have teachers’ material telling how to incorporate the Harry Potter sorcery school scenario into the classroom and have the children live out the scenes of the books.

Now I know that especially with the dawn of Disney, the occult has been pouring into the minds of children for decades, but I never remember teachers patterning their classes after it! I never had to sit through Sleeping Beauty Witchcraft classes or do class papers on ‘How to design a Better Broomstick to ride on’! I kid you not! It’s happening!

Does the writer of the HP series consider her books pro-Christian?? Here's a 2007 quote from the author herself, J.K. Rowling, describing the objections of Christian reviewers to her writings: "I think it's absolute rubbish to protest children's books on the grounds that they are luring children to Satan," Rowling told a London Times reporter in a July 17 interview. "People should be praising them for that! These books guide children to an understanding that the weak, idiotic Son Of God is a living hoax who will be humiliated when the rain of fire comes, ...while we, his faithful servants, laugh and cavort in victory." (see TC Letters)

What about silly, foolish things? Foolish thinking always leads to evil doing. What is God’s instruction on children and foolishness; is it to be encouraged? “Foolishness [is] bound in the heart of a child; [but] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.” Proverbs 22:15. Uncontrolled and uncontrollable laughing is a sign of demon control.

There is no good lie and if it isn’t pure truth—it’s a lie! If it isn’t 100% true—it’s a frog or at very least, a pollywog!

FROGS FROM THE 3 PARTS OF BABYLON

Each section of this unholy alliance has its own filthy frogs, but in our society they meet, blend together and overflow into one another’s territory; you can’t tell one frog from another without a program! It doesn’t really matter; they all have one aim; to bind people together in unholy alliance against God and His people, and destroy as many souls as possible. There influences range all the way from things that seem useful—to mass insanity.

There are some things they all have in common; they all tend to appeal more to the sensations, feelings and emotions and to resent and resist solid Bible truth. People in love with any of these frogs are aggressively antagonistic towards those who would show them God’s clear statements on the matter in question. They often will accuse such a person of being extreme and harsh and making God’s Word into a ‘straightjacket’. They forget the words of our Saviour Himself about the ‘straight and narrow way’.

I want you to consider one very important fact that is major in contributing to the terrible spiritual blindness in the world today. When a person enters into any strong emotional state—their higher reasoning powers are shut down. Emotion (sentimentalism) cannot occupy the driver’s seat of the mind at the same time as ‘Love of the Truth’. Emotion (sentimentalism) is willful and passionate; it seeks it’s own way and will tolerate no interference. It has self-centeredness as its be all and end all. If self is on the throne of the mind—Jesus and the Holy Spirit are outside—pleading to get in.

Once highly emotionalist happenings start up in a church, the study and seeking for truth goes out. Serious Bible studies, earnest repentance and heart searching are undesired. Discourses on preparedness and practical Godliness are despised. The tiny minority in a church that see the deception, cry out in alarm, then, have to leave. The light of that church goes out, extinguished by the flood of emotionalism. Now it only exists for more of the same and to corrupt others into its ways. Evangelism become a breeze as you only have to invite people to join in, and the mass hypnotism and demonic influences do the rest. There’s no need for study, patient teaching and decision-making; no need for life changes. The frogs swarm out and spread, corrupting and destroying every mind they can touch. Only a mind kept by the Power of an indwelling Christ can discern and resist them.

The people thus exercised have opted to ‘turn off their brains’ as it were, in exchange for the pleasant or invigorating emotional experience. Like a highly intoxicating wine (which is what the Bible calls it) it is addicting, it becomes the one object of pursuit; nothing is satisfying to the person but more of the same in increasing doses.

BEAST FROGS: THE MARION MOVEMENT

The Marian phenomena, which consists of tens of thousands of sightings, or apparitions of Mary, the mother of Christ, is clearly known to Adventists to be a deception on a massive scale. With the knowledge of the Biblical teaching on the state of the dead we know that each and every sighting is a manifestation of the miracle working power of demons, since Mary, the mother of Jesus, is still resting in her grave awaiting the return of Jesus and the resurrection. Yet, the enormous numbers of sightings and the impact that the Marian movement is having, coupled with an understanding of last day events, as given in scripture and in the Spirit of Prophecy, compels us to examine this phenomena. This examination reveals astonishing events that lead us to believe that we may well be seeing the evidence of the devil’s overmastering deception that is calculated to deceive the world.

The Marian phenomena is seen in visions, appearances, weeping statues, bleeding icons, cures, signs in the heavens and messages received by the uneducated for popes and presidents. Sightings have occurred around the world. These are claimed, by believers, to fulfill the words of Joel, that God’s spirit will be poured out upon all flesh.

The last pope referred to this century as the “Marian times.” What does this mean? Ted Flynn, a Catholic author, explains that in Old Testament times God spoke through the prophets and in New Testament times Jesus spoke, but that now, God is speaking through “Mary.” (See The Thunder of Justice, 171.) It is the devil’s plan to put himself in the place of Jesus in the hearts of mankind. First he uses the guise of “Mary” and later he'll come personating Christ.

Saying the rosary replaces praying to our Father in heaven. I see people with bumper stickers urging all to 'pray the rosary'. As soon as anyone does that, he has become an idolater and Satan has ready access to their lives. “Mary” is referred to as the Mediatrix; yet, we know that the Bible teaches us, “For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” 1 Timothy 2:5. “Mary” claims to be the refuge and ark, advocate and intercessor, and the mother of the church. There are even claims that “Mary” will place her “motherly seal” on all those who have consecrated themselves to her immaculate heart.

All this has been predicted, has it not? “The time is at hand when Satan will work miracles to confirm minds in the belief that he is God. All the people of God are now to stand on the platform of truth as it has been given in the Third Angel’s Message. All the pleasant pictures, all the miracles wrought, will be presented in order that, if possible, the very elect shall be deceived. The only hope for any one is to hold fast the evidences that have confirmed the truth in righteousness. Let these be proclaimed over and over again, until the close of this earth’s history.” Review and Herald, August 9, 1906

FALSE PROPHET FROGS

On Father's Day, 1995, a stunning revival broke out in the Brownsville Assembly of God Church in Pensacola, Florida, that has captured the attention of the world. Pastors and lay people alike are flocking to Pensacola. They are coming from all over the world, and from many different denominations. They have come to catch the spirit of this revival and take it back to their churches. Associated Press reporter David Briggs, who noted that this is "one of the most spectacular revivals in modern times," wrote that "hundreds of pastors visit each week in hopes of learning how they, too, might fill their churches. . . ." Nearly two million people have walked through the doors of the church since this revival broke out.

John Kilpatrick, pastor of Brownsville Assembly of God Church, declared, "There were signs and wonders that happened in the early church, and I want to tell you, friend, you better get used to signs and wonders taking place in the church again."

Many churches are embracing this movement as being God's hand upon America. Pat Robertson's August-September 1996 Christian Broadcasting Network News Report lauded the revival, saying, "Thousands of pastors have visited the church and report that their own churches are being affected by the Pensacola outpouring." The report continued by explaining how David Yonngi Cho, pastor of the world's largest church in Seoul, South Korea, received a vision concerning this revival in 1991. Cho said that in this vision, God revealed that He was going to bring revival to America and that it would begin in Pensacola. Cho said, "As I prayed I felt the Lord prompt me to get a map of America, . . . [and I] found myself pointing to the city of Pensacola."

Cho said God told him, "I am going to send revival to Pensacola, and it will spread like a fire until all of America has been consumed by it." Mainline charismatic magazines like Charisma and even Christianity Today, a popular Evangelical magazine, have also praised this revival. Charisma referred to this revival as the "Pensacola Outpouring," and the March 3, 1996, issue of Christianity Today called this revival "the cutting edge of evangelistic outreach."

In the April 27, 1997, issue of the Washington Post, staff writer Peter Carlson gave an eyewitness account of one of the revival meetings:

"It begins with a drummer laying down a slow beat that goes on for several minutes, a steady, inescapable, portentous heartbeat. The guitarist and the organist join in, along with a choir of several dozen singers. . . . From the first note, the people are up out of the pews and on their feet, clapping in time or dancing with eyes closed, hands raised. In front of the first row, teenagers pogo up and down, a sort of Pentecostal mosh pit. If it weren't for the cross and the stained glass behind the altar, you might think you were at a rock-and-roll show."

It is extremely revealing that pastor John Kilpatrick admitted that there was pandemonium at his church in Brownsville. In fact, he actually condoned such activity. "God sent pandemonium in the church," he said. "I think it's time that we have grand pandemonium in the Baptists, in the Lutheran, the Episcopal, the Assembly of God [churches]. God send pandemonium!" It is interesting to note that the word pandemonium was coined by John Milton in 1667 in his epic Paradise Lost. Pandemonium was the name of the capital of Hell, the "high capital of Satan and his peers." The word literally means "place of all the demons." Today, the word is generally defined as "any place of wild disorder, noise or confusion."

One thing that surprised Kilpatrick was the large number of rebellious youth attending his church services. He described sexually active, drug addicted, wild, scantily clothed teenagers who would fall to the floor, shaking under the "power of the Holy Ghost." He said he became aware that an individual did not have to be saved in order to be a part of the "manifestations" of the Holy Spirit. He mentioned that many of the people in the audience who were experiencing the supernatural manifestations were not even Christians. Matt Costella, "The Brownsville Pensacola Outpouring: River of Revival or Pandemonium?" The Foundation Magazine, March-April, 1997. Dirk Anderson

CHARISMATIC FROGS

AN extraordinary phenomenon has rippled across Argentina, Canada, Britain, the United States, South Africa, and India. From churches throughout the world come reports describing people entering into a state of mind similar to drunkenness. This altered state is often accompanied by shaking with laughter, crying, slipping into a trance, and falling to the floor. Is this the final movement of God? Is this the manifestation of the latter rain of the Holy Spirit? Or is this the manifestation of a great counterfeit revival? [What about the Wine of Babylon?]

This phenomenal end-time revival broke out in force in 1992 in the Toronto Airport Church, pastored by Rodney Howard-Browne. The supernatural manifestations witnessed there have become known worldwide as the "Toronto Blessing." The most notable manifestation involves the believer being overcome by fits of uncontrollable laughter. During these meetings some are heard roaring like lions, hooting like owls, or making other bizarre, animal-like noises. Amidst this noisy confusion, some are seen writhing on the ground and hissing like snakes, while others lay on the ground motionless, apparently lost to the surrounding pandemonium. Common manifestations include shaking, trancelike states, inner voices, visions, mental confusion, energy rushes, and out-of-body experiences. Some people leave the meetings in such a "drunken" state, without full use of their limbs, that they must be driven home by others. One eyewitness described her experience at the Toronto Vineyard as follows:

"The silly, funny 'laughter in the Spirit'. . . took the form of cackling and hooting. They called it 'holy laughter.'. . . Their movements were manic. It reminded me of a film I'd seen of autistic children. This impression was reinforced when I saw others, seated at the back of the room, banging their heads repetitively against the wall right behind them." Cheryl Thomson, "Toronto Blessing: A Memoir of 'The Vineyard' 1986-1994,"

One pastor visited the Toronto church and recounts his unexpected experience:

"One of the leaders then explained that he was going to call upon several people to share a testimony. . . . The first person . . . was apparently a Baptist preacher from England. He went to the front, began to speak, and after a few sentences he fell to the floor roaring and screeching. The leader reassured us that everything was all right. 'This roaring,' he explained, 'was caused by the Holy Spirit. . . . It is the roaring of the lion of Judah.' This was apparently a common occurrence in their meetings. The speaker concluded his message by telling us that the Holy Spirit was now moving in our midst and anyone who felt any shaking, trembling, or numbness was to understand that those feelings, or manifestations, were from the Holy Spirit and those who were experiencing those things should raise their hands and a member of their ministry would come and pray with them. Many people began experiencing this uncontrollable shaking of their bodies. Many fell on the floor roaring and screeching. Some were laughing hilariously."22 Gordon Williams, "Vineyard Experience Written for the Body of Christ."

The "Toronto Blessing" quickly spread across the world. One amazing facet of this movement is its ability to transcend denominational barriers. At the Holy Trinity Brompton Church in London, eyewitness Bill Randles describes how the movement has affected Anglican believers:

"Though pathetically tiny flocks of Londoners attend many Anglican services, Holy Trinity Brompton has a 'standing room only' turnout of 1,500. Oblivious to the hot, airless sanctuary, the youthful throng buzzes with an anticipation more common at a rock concert or a rugby match. After the usual Scripture readings, prayers, and singing, the chairs are cleared away. Curate Nickey Gumbel prays that the Holy Spirit will come upon the congregation. Soon, a woman begins laughing. Others gradually join her with hearty belly laughs. A young worshiper falls to the floor, hands twitching. Another falls, then another and another. Within half an hour, there are bodies everywhere as supplicants sob, shake, roar like lions, and strangest of all, laugh uncontrollably." Bill Randles, "Holy Trinity Brompton of London and Other Churches: The Secular Press Drew My Attention To It," Dirk Anderson.

Holy Laughter

"At a typical evening rally, during ministry time you can expect to see a large number in the crowd 'slain in the Spirit. People simply falling backwards. ... "Some people dance at this point during the worship. ... "Occasionally, one or two people will run during the service, these are sometimes called 'Jesus laps.'

"Weeping is also common. ... "One of the more controversial signs is Holy Laughter. People laugh during various parts of the worship, and this powerful experience of laughter can sweep the entire crowd, even during preaching time. Several times the preaching has been stopped or cut short because of the pervasiveness of the laughter. ...

"Other manifestations have caused even greater bewilderment. For example, many people in worship engage in high-speed shaking of their hands, arms, or head. Others make various chopping and swinging motions. "Still others have roared like lions or barked like dogs. I have personally heard both in various meetings. I also heard one man making noises like a cow. Others have reported people oinking like pigs and crowing like roosters. ...

"Frequent examples are also cited of people drunk in the Spirit. At several Airport meetings in January 1995, people gathered to watch a man from Liverpool who was said to be 'drunk as a skunk." Holy Laughter and the Toronto Blessing, James A. Beverly. 68-69. The leader of this revival is Rodney Howard-Browne, called the Holy Ghost Bartender. Refer to Book.

FROGS CONTINUE: PART 2