My Journey into the Truth
My Journey into the truth has been a long one. I guess I attended, was a member of, fellowshipped with, or seriously studied about every flavor of Christianity there is out there; plus many other religions just out of curiosity about what they believed about God. Not that I ever doubted or lost faith in Jesus Christ. I could just see the sincerity of these people and I wanted to know why they believed what they did. I have always from a child had an insatiable desire to know; especially about the things of God. God has given me the unusual ability to sit for hours and even days searching out the things of God. This is definitely a gift from God. It has been brought to my attention that this is not normal LOL J Even after answering the call to preach and becoming an associate Pastor there were many things that did not make sense to me and did not add up. I had too many questions without answers. And believe me I question EVERYTHING! I remember when I was very young asking my Grandfather (who knew more about the bible than anyone I knew) “Paw if the payment for sin is eternal torment in hell and Jesus paid the price for us, how come he is not there still being tormented” of course his answer was that the payment was death as the bible says. I found out later that he knew more of the truth than he was ready to tell me at the time. Well after doing my own hard headed studying for years becoming a pastor and being told what to teach was quite a dance around the coals if you know what I mean. So I did a lot of church hopping and ministering at different levels in different places always conveniently avoiding all those subjects that I knew had very severe problems doctrinally and theologically. Like hell, the rapture, the tribulation, 'leading' someone in a “sinners prayer” I had always known for many years that something was missing, something was wrong. That’s why I studied so many different denominations and religions. I knew God could not love everyone and be all-powerful and all-knowing and let the devil win with such an overwhelming majority. That would be a slap in the face of the sovereignty, power, and love of God. The Spirit of God inside of me was telling me this was not right! Then about 5 or 6 years ago when thank God I came to the end of my rope after exhausting every resource I new of; I said OK God I give up you have your way with me, no matter what it is or what I have to go through. I have to know the truth! I immediately came across this wonderful message of the reconciliation of all things and eventual salvation of all. That God was completely victorious through Christ Jesus, He would lose nothing and restore all that was lost. I wanted to shout it from the house top. But being a minister and knowing what it was going to cost me if I came out in the open with this I studied it intensely for a year before I said anything to anyone, by then I could hold back no longer, no matter what the cost this was too good to keep to myself. Besides that the Bible plainly says there will be judgment for those that hold back the truth. And this has definitely proven to be the truth almost too wonderful to conceive of. That is if you don't factor in just how awesome and wonderful our God and Savior is. More than the finite human mind can take in from our infinite God, yet it can be revealed by the Spirit of God. More Love, More Grace, More Power, More Genius Planning than the natural man can take in. God simply is God and he loves and cares for us ALL more than we could ever imagine or appreciate enough. I can see clearly now that even in the tough times our loving heavenly Father is working for our good. He will let you see it if you search for HIM with all your heart. I am now ordained under NOW MINISTRIES by Bishop Swilley of the ICCC And I'm going to do what ever I can to get this message to as many as The Father Gives me… May God Bless you on your personal journey in the knowledge of our Awesome, wonderful God, Savior and Friend Jesus The Christ!
Rev. Dennis D. Caldwell - Written Tuesday, February 12, 2008
My Journey into the truth has been a long one. I guess I attended, was a member of, fellowshipped with, or seriously studied about every flavor of Christianity there is out there; plus many other religions just out of curiosity about what they believed about God. Not that I ever doubted or lost faith in Jesus Christ. I could just see the sincerity of these people and I wanted to know why they believed what they did. I have always from a child had an insatiable desire to know; especially about the things of God. God has given me the unusual ability to sit for hours and even days searching out the things of God. This is definitely a gift from God. It has been brought to my attention that this is not normal LOL J Even after answering the call to preach and becoming an associate Pastor there were many things that did not make sense to me and did not add up. I had too many questions without answers. And believe me I question EVERYTHING! I remember when I was very young asking my Grandfather (who knew more about the bible than anyone I knew) “Paw if the payment for sin is eternal torment in hell and Jesus paid the price for us, how come he is not there still being tormented” of course his answer was that the payment was death as the bible says. I found out later that he knew more of the truth than he was ready to tell me at the time. Well after doing my own hard headed studying for years becoming a pastor and being told what to teach was quite a dance around the coals if you know what I mean. So I did a lot of church hopping and ministering at different levels in different places always conveniently avoiding all those subjects that I knew had very severe problems doctrinally and theologically. Like hell, the rapture, the tribulation, 'leading' someone in a “sinners prayer” I had always known for many years that something was missing, something was wrong. That’s why I studied so many different denominations and religions. I knew God could not love everyone and be all-powerful and all-knowing and let the devil win with such an overwhelming majority. That would be a slap in the face of the sovereignty, power, and love of God. The Spirit of God inside of me was telling me this was not right! Then about 5 or 6 years ago when thank God I came to the end of my rope after exhausting every resource I new of; I said OK God I give up you have your way with me, no matter what it is or what I have to go through. I have to know the truth! I immediately came across this wonderful message of the reconciliation of all things and eventual salvation of all. That God was completely victorious through Christ Jesus, He would lose nothing and restore all that was lost. I wanted to shout it from the house top. But being a minister and knowing what it was going to cost me if I came out in the open with this I studied it intensely for a year before I said anything to anyone, by then I could hold back no longer, no matter what the cost this was too good to keep to myself. Besides that the Bible plainly says there will be judgment for those that hold back the truth. And this has definitely proven to be the truth almost too wonderful to conceive of. That is if you don't factor in just how awesome and wonderful our God and Savior is. More than the finite human mind can take in from our infinite God, yet it can be revealed by the Spirit of God. More Love, More Grace, More Power, More Genius Planning than the natural man can take in. God simply is God and he loves and cares for us ALL more than we could ever imagine or appreciate enough. I can see clearly now that even in the tough times our loving heavenly Father is working for our good. He will let you see it if you search for HIM with all your heart. I am now ordained under NOW MINISTRIES by Bishop Swilley of the ICCC And I'm going to do what ever I can to get this message to as many as The Father Gives me… May God Bless you on your personal journey in the knowledge of our Awesome, wonderful God, Savior and Friend Jesus The Christ!
Rev. Dennis D. Caldwell - Written Tuesday, February 12, 2008
5 comments:
I am going to check your site out more a little later, Iconoclast. I certainly like what I see so far and am on the same page with you. But, for now the sun is shining, the temps are in the mid 70's, and I'm going riding.
Oh, you're the guy Bishop Swilley requested that we pray for recently. I stream his services. I live on the coast in Mississippi. Hope you're doing better.
Hey Bro, Glad you stopped by. Im doing better but I wish I could get out there on my bike and ride. Its perfect weather for riding. guess I could just go out and start it and listen to it run. It needs lubin up anyway. I wonder if the Bishop rides?
My other site is
www.completerestorationinchrist.org there is a link to it on this blog.
Peace
this is Iconoclast, Im having to log in anonymous because I forgot my password. I will find it tommorow its late, Im tierd.
Glad to hear you're better. No, the Bishop doesn't ride. Seems to be allergic to asphalt. We had a good ride yesterday, and plan on another good one here shortly. If I ever get up toward Arkansas, I'll try look you up.
Take care.
Donald Cofield
Pascagoula, MS
Great blog, Dennis!
I love the colors you used(and music)...they just make me feel good. Isn't it cool that God, who obviously loves beautiful colors too, has given us the same loves for things that He has.
Of course the greatest "love" we have been allowed to share is His love for the people He created...all of them.
I hope many people find your site and find healing for their wounded, confused, souls.
Debbie
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