Christ Is Coming, The Time Is Near! & The Verse Misquoted By Protestants - Sam Shamoun

Two-part message from Sam Shamoun, urging believers toward spiritual readiness while correcting a widespread scriptural misunderstanding. Shamoun begins with a passionate call to attention, proclaiming that the nearness of Christ's return is the very reason the Holy Spirit is working so powerfully to heal the ancient schisms within Christianity. He highlights the profound joy and historic significance of seeing leaders from the Assyrian Church of the East, Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Orthodox, and Catholic Churches sitting together, fulfilling Jesus' prayer, "May they be one, Father, as We are one." This unity, he argues, is a source of joy for the Triune God and a sign that the Church is being prepared for the Lord's coming, requiring believers to show love and honor to all of Christ's churches.

The second half of the discussion pivots to a critical theological correction: the true context and meaning of Matthew 18:20 ("For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst"). Shamoun meticulously demonstrates how this passage, commonly misapplied to casual fellowship or small prayer groups, is actually rooted in the preceding verses concerning Church Discipline and Authority. He explains that the "two or three" are witnesses used in the formal process of confronting a sinning brother, and that the ultimate context—the authority to "bind and loose"—is granted specifically to the Apostles and the Church (as seen in the Jerusalem Council of Acts 15), not to individuals in isolation. The video concludes with the vital assertion that the Church is the highest earthly authority appointed by Christ to govern His people and preserve the truth, making listening to the Church's unified decisions a matter of obedience and faithfulness. This deep dive serves as an educational challenge to re-examine Scripture in its proper context and honor the historic authority Christ vested in His body.

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