“How the Spirit of Jeroboam has Infected Today’s Church.”
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Pastor Wayne Edwards of the Heritage Baptist Church, Perry, Georgia, USA continues his series of topical and “relevant to today” sermons. This Sunday’s service begins at approximately 20 minutes by clicking the link above. The incomparablr Watchmen’s Report is able to be read by clicking the link below this preamble. It vividly portrays how the Bible prophecies are being fulfilled at astounding speed. Time is short…..
Gibber! Gibber!
Chugley
PASTOR WAYNE WRITES:
October 3, 2026
Dear HBC Family and Friends,
According to a recent Lifeway Research report, thousands of Protestant churches shut down each year, far outnumbering new congregations. Half of all US adults (48%) now identify as non-practicing Christians, and only 46% of those who claim to be Christians say their faith is central to their lives. In fact, only 24% of Christians are actively pursuing their faith.
That’s a significant difference from 15 years ago, and certainly more than 30 years ago, when more Christians practiced their faith than didn’t. These numbers began to fall when American churches were told by the “Church Growth Specialists” to care more about those not attending than those who were and to focus on getting people to make decisions for Christ, which are unbiblical, rather than making disciples out of believers, which the Lord commanded.
Beloved, drawing a crowd doesn’t make something appropriate for worship. The question isn’t merely, “Are people going to like this?” but “Has God appointed it for His worship?” (Deuteronomy 12:32)
The title of this sermon is: “How the Spirit of Jeroboam has Infected Today’s Church.”
· The sermon may be viewed at theheritagechurch.org
· The sermon will be available on our website and YouTube.
· The YouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com@heritagebaptistchurchperry
· Please share this email with anyone you think might find it helpful to their spiritual growth.
Pastor Wayne
Wayne J. and Linda J. Edwards
PO Box 766
Perry, GA 31069
706-599-3966
THE WATCHMEN’S REPORT
October 3, 2026
My Fellow Watchmen,
The Watchmen’s Report takes a pretribulational view to eschatology. In that regard, the focus of our articles and news reports will be on the remaining twelve end-time events according to the prophetic order, as documented in an article published in: https://www.gotquestions.org
1. The rapture of the church. Christ comes in the clouds to “snatch away” all those who trust in Him (1 Corinthians 15:52). At this same time, the “dead in Christ” will be resurrected and taken to heaven, too. From our perspective today, this is the next event in the eschatological timeline. The rapture is imminent; no other biblical prophecy needs to be fulfilled before the rapture happens.
2. The rise of the Antichrist. After the church is taken out of the way (2 Thessalonians 2:7–8), a satanically empowered man will gain worldwide control with promises of peace (Revelation 13:1; Daniel 9:27). He will be aided by another man, called the false prophet, who heads up a religious system that requires worship of the Antichrist (Revelation 19:20).
3. The tribulation. A period of seven years in which God’s judgment is poured out on sinful humanity (Revelation 6–16). The Antichrist’s rise to power is associated with this time period. During the tribulation on earth, the Church will be in heaven. It is thought that at this time the Judgment Seat of Christ and the Marriage Supper of the Lamb will occur in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 19:6–10).
4. The Battle of Gog and Magog. In the first part of the tribulation, a great army from the north, in alliance with several other countries from the Middle East and Africa, attacks Israel and is defeated by God’s supernatural intervention (Ezekiel 38–39). I believe this battle will BEGIN just before the start of the tribulation, and the stage is being set for it today.
5. The abomination of desolation. At the midway point of the seven-year tribulation, the Antichrist breaks his covenant with Israel and shows his true colors. The Jews are scattered, and many of them turn to the Lord, realizing that Jesus is their Savior. A great persecution breaks out against all those who believe in Christ (Daniel 12:11; Mark 13:14; Revelation 12:17).
6. The Battle of Armageddon. At the end of the tribulation, Jesus returns with the armies of heaven (Mark 14:62). He saves Jerusalem from annihilation and defeats the armies of the nations fighting under the banner of the Antichrist (Revelation 19:11–21). The Antichrist and the false prophet are captured and thrown alive into the lake of fire (Revelation 19:20).
7. The judgment of the nations. Christ will judge the survivors of the tribulation, separating the righteous from the wicked as “sheep” and “goats” (Matthew 25:31–46). (It is thought that at this time the Old Testament saints will be raised from the dead.) The righteous will enter the Millennial Kingdom; the wicked will be cast into hell.
8. The binding of Satan. Satan will be bound and held in a bottomless pit for the next 1,000 years (Revelation 20:1–3).
9. The Millennial Kingdom. Jesus Himself will rule the world, and Jerusalem will be the capital. This will be a 1,000-year period of peace and prosperity on earth (Revelation 20; Isaiah 60–62). Memorial sacrifices will be offered in a rebuilt temple in Jerusalem (Ezekiel 40–48).
10. The last battle. At the end of the 1,000 years, Satan will be released from his prison for a short time. He will deceive the nations once again, and there will be a rebellion against the Lord that will be quickly defeated (Revelation 20:7–10). Satan will be cast into the lake of fire, never to reappear.
11. The Great White Throne Judgment. All those in hell will be brought forth, and all the wicked from all eras of history will be resurrected to stand before God in a final judgment (Revelation 20:11–15). The verdicts are read, and all of sinful humanity is cast into the lake of fire.
12. The new creation. God completely remakes the heavens and the earth. It is at this time that God wipes away all tears and there will be no more pain, death, or sorrow. The New Jerusalem descends from heaven, and the children of God will enjoy eternity with Him (Revelation 21–22).
Thank you for sharing these news stories and articles with others.
Pastor Wayne
Wayne J. and Linda J. Edwards
PO Box 766
Perry, GA 31069
706-599-3966
wnledwards@gmail.com
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