Ecumenism – Are all people sons, daughters, children of God?

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We are all “children of God,” is a phrase we hear more and more often. Is this really the case? Such a conviction would make the unification of humanity under a unified umbrella of faith seem self-evident. While entirely understandable in the spirit of ecumenism, with a view to the Gospel, it’s a misleading path leading directly to nowhere.

Ecumenism in the Pseudo-Body of Christ

In the context of ecumenism, the term “unity” is particularly relevant. Unity in Christ. In this sense, every supporter of ecumenism must be aware that the Roman Catholic Church calls itself the (mystical) body of Christ. The Roman Church is the (spiritual) body of Christ on earth. Therefore, it is only logical that Mary is not only the mother of Jesus, or even the “Mother of God,” but also the Mother of the Church, to be venerated.

Therefore, anyone who views ecumenism as the unification of Christianity in the common body of Christ must automatically recognize the Church of Rome as the true body and thus as the dominant mother. This is clearly expressed, among other things, in the “Charta Oecumenica.”

However, it is Jesus Christ who, with His double-edged sword, will bring about the (“anti-papal”) division. The division between paganism and the true followers of the Gospel (Matthew 10:34-35). When Jesus spoke of peace, he was speaking of peace within the believer, not of peace on earth.

“All people are children of God”?

In the spirit of unifying ecumenism, all people are sons and daughters of God. This claim is also indirectly reflected in Pope Francis’s statement, who described the different religions as merely different languages, all of which lead to God. A frequently used phrase to bring the (supposed) unity of all people of all faiths under one roof.

It is true that all people are creatures of God. All people are created of the same blood (Acts 17:26). However, God does not refer to all people as His sons and daughters. This is where the great difference lies, and it is very important to recognize the reason for the difference. Jesus Christ himself explained it clearly. Jesus, the Son of God, stands as a brother to those people who are also called sons and daughters of God. Indeed, Matthew 12:50:
“For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.“

Jesus Christ also mentioned the position of mother, not that of father. This is logical, because there is only one Father, and He is in heaven. This, of course, completely excludes any earthly “holy father.”

Hebrews chapter 2 also emphasizes that those who have (true) faith are called the “children of God.” Hebrews 2:11-12:
“For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.“

Doing the will of the Father in Heaven

The “great magic word” is therefore “doing the will of the Father in heaven.” Fallen man (as a rule) cannot achieve this overnight. It is a process, and this process is called “sanctification.” This sanctification is automatically expressed in keeping God’s laws. Not because one “must” for one’s own righteousness, but because one wants to keep them in true knowledge and love. Doing God’s will is an outward sign of inner (spiritual) sanctification. It is the visible proof (“by their fruits you will know them”).

It is also the “saints” who will find themselves in ever greater distress. Therefore, they stand in stark contrast to those who, within the framework of ecumenism, enter the “corporation” of the “one, holy, universal, Catholic Church.” This institution stands in diametric opposition to the Gospel. (Info). The only way the Church of Rome can make use of the written Word of God is to misuse various contexts and names for the purpose of creating the appearance of Christianity.

This institution itself reveals its true attitude and the basis on which it stands (Info).

Whose authority I recognize, whose will I do

To do the will of the Father in Heaven, or to follow the rules of man-made doctrines and traditions? To whose will a person does, he submits. This is a fundamental question of recognizing an authority. The Gospel makes it clear that only recognizing the true God and Creator will lead to the desired goal.

Revelation 14:12:
“Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.”

Revelation 14:13:
“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.”

Revelation 12:17:
“And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.“

Incredible confusion

One should by no means underestimate the degree of confusion that now prevails. A very good example is the claim that we live today under the New Covenant and no longer under the Old Covenant, and therefore new rules apply. These people even correctly emphasize that the main characteristic of the New Covenant is the law of God written in the mind and heart. But this very fact is now the reason why that law of God is thereby abolished, since “we” ultimately live under grace.

It is beyond strange to assume that the law is null and void after God has written it into man’s heart and mind. His law could not be closer to man than it is now.

A complete contradiction in terms. In the Old Covenant, the law was written on two tablets of stone, thus external and valid; in the New Covenant, it is written in the minds and hearts of people, entirely internal, but invalid?

This alone shows that the confusion is incredibly widespread and, in some cases, has even become entrenched.

Honey around the mouth

Anyone who wishes to be considered a son or daughter of God, and thus a brother or sister of Jesus Christ, is therefore well advised to actually do the will of the Father in Heaven. This should be done out of conviction, faith in Jesus, trust in God, and, of course, love. Anything else leads to error and thus a dead end. The phrase “we are all children of God,” is merely the famous way of wrapping oneself around one’s finger, the sticky honey around one’s mouth, so that the person being captured believes themselves in a security that could not possibly be less existent.

Bible verses from King James Version (1611)