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Redeeming Europe

Redeeming Europe. Spiritual Strongholds in Europe- Queen of Heaven and Jezebel  Constantine’s adoption of Christianity as religion of Roman Empire brought the Queen of Heaven (false Mary) into the Catholic Church and the Jezebel spirit in Protestantism.  

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Redeeming Europe

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  1. Redeeming Europe Spiritual Strongholds in Europe- Queen of Heaven and Jezebel  Constantine’s adoption of Christianity as religion of Roman Empire brought the Queen of Heaven (false Mary) into the Catholic Church and the Jezebel spirit in Protestantism.   Infant baptism was an initiation into the state church.

  2. Redeeming Europe Radical/ Revivalist groups: authority of scriptures, in mother tongue Anabaptists rediscovered adult baptism by full immersion. AbigensesFrance Waldenses Italy subsumed into monasteries Hussites Bohemia Martin Luther ‘justification by faith’ –release of gospel into Europe But misunderstanding about spiritual authority; hence the Protestant Church had wrong structure.

  3. Martin Luther - leader of the Reformation Re-discovery of ‘justification by faith’ –led to the release of gospel into Europe

  4. Freemasonry (an alternative religious power base) • became rooted in the State & Church- exported through the Empire. • War- Sons laid down in defence of Empire- offerings to • the Queen of Heaven! • Grand memorials/shrines, constructed by Freemasons, • central to cities & the architecture of Europe. • N.B Armenia opposed the authority of the church and retained apostolic teaching. • Power of Prayer - Count Zinzendorf and Moravians 24/7 for 100 years! - had relational unity, sacrificial living, passion for mission, ‘The Watch.’

  5. War Sons were laid down in the defence of the Empire- offerings to the Queen of Heaven! Grand memorials/shrines, constructed by Freemasons, are central to our cities & the architecture of Europe.

  6. TheEnlightenment brought a new freedom, but led to – Socialism and capitalism- gave new shape to the imperialist spirit. Empire- entrepreneurial as well as mission to the world. Confusion of aims- exchanged true authority of God for authority of the State. Pride of man – rebellion and independence - Lucifer spirit & Nimrod ‘Rule Britannia’- manifestation of Queen of Heaven and Jezebel

  7. The Imperialist Spirit Pride of man – rebellion and independence - Lucifer spirit & Nimrod Empire- entrepreneurial as well as mission to the world. Confusion of aims- exchanged true authority of God for authority of the State.

  8. Culture, Characteristics and Mind Sets Hebrew- holistic, embracing creation. ‘Married to the land’= Beulah Isaiah 62:4 Roman- discipline and authority- hierarchical, domineering e.g. Centurion Greek- wisdom and insight/ philosophy, open- minded enquiry but could not close on truth. e.gPaul in AthensActs 19 Celtic –sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, but animist elements. Retreated to the wilderness through persecution, monasticism: solitude, fasting, holiness.

  9. Land and Identity • Determines the culture and character of the people • generational elements • geographical elements • e.g. • Maories New Zealand - enclosed, mountains assertive, wild and aggressive • Aborigines Australia - large expanse, very hot slow speaking & walking

  10. Redemptive purposes of God • The whole creation is groaning- climate change, floods, hurricanes etc. • Priestly role in bringing divine and human worlds together. Covenants with God. e.g. Abraham, Ruth to help Naomi. (Old and bitter with young and fruitful- allows the right to the land. ) John Mulinde for Uganda. • Re-establishes covenant with God. • Releases destiny. • Unity in the church - releases blessing • Breaking bread - sign of resolution of conflict, equality • Speaking prophecy & blessing - changes the balance of spiritual authority • Peace and love • Fellowship /hospitality - key to kingdom lifestyle • Radical action • Refs: Mitchell R. and S. (2001) Target Europe. Sovereign World, Tonbridge • Dawson J. (1989) Taking Our Cities for God. Creation House. Lake Mary. Florida.

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