(Revelation 2:6) But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate.
(Revelation 2:15) So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate.
The Word of God is the absolute that direct the path of every true seed. *Nicolaitanism* is a doctrine adopted into Christianity which has no root in the word of God. Anything that has no root in God’s word is anti (the word of God) or simply against Christ. The mystery of iniquity is this: That men put their will above the perfect Will of God
No wonder in this era of this Endtime, God is gathering his seed and so is the Enemy (Satan), also gathering the tares.
Nicolaitane come from the word of Nicko, N-i-c-k-o. Nicko, which means “ to conquer or to overthrow.” Nico-laitanes, “overthrow or conquer the laity.” In the early church history the five fold ministerial gifts were in place in the Church of the living God . After the Apostles slept, the enemy introduced a doctrine (Nicolaitanism) such that they were going to have some Arc- bishops, and popes, and so forth. But Jesus Christ hated it . He hates it yet today what do we see in the religious mainstream ?.
Nico-laitanes, (Nicko, “overcome”) or, “overthrow the laity.” The laity is “the church.” To “Overthrow or conquer, or take place of the laity.”
Thus, taking out of the church the resurrected Lord Jesus with signs and wonders among the believers, and put men voted in to be. In other words, an overseer trying to take the Holy Ghost away from the laity and give it to an order called; *the holy order of men, placing them over the laity.
*Simply it is a doctrine that takes the Holy Ghost out as the Leader, and give them a holy order of men, and place them over the laity. *
This doctrine has no root in the word of God but rather the Bible spoke against it all the time. If you are an elect of God, you would not even dare adding to God’s word.
Many a time you would see a little assembly springing up, at a little time they become so organized and develop into something else. Not taking its grounds on the word. This is the spirit which promotes hierarchical system in the things of God.
Jesus Christ said this to his disciples:
(Mark 10:42–44) But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great one’s exercise authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
Jesus Christ taught his disciples never to assume anyone being the chiefest
( Mathew 23:10-11) Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
True servant of God never take this honor for themselves and calling themselves names for you to know how holier or nearer they are to God.
(Hebrews 5:4-6) And no man taketh this honor unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. So also Christ glorified not himself to be made a high priest; but he that said unto him, thou art my Son, today have I begotten thee. *
Anyone who assume a position that belongs to Jesus Christ is standing on a dangerous ground.
(Colossians 1:18) And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
You may call Jesus Christ the Chief shepherd. He is Apostle of apostles, Prophet of prophets, Teacher of teachers and more so the master of the flock .
(1 Peter 5:4) And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
Believers should really accord respect to servants of God and esteem them highly but not in a way of unbiblical grounds which tamper with the word of God. An organizational spirit will lift up a man and not Christ as being the head.
Some of these Nicolaitan names include
*Pope, Archbishop, Most Reverend, very most Reverend, General Overseer, Senior Pastor (As in denominational Head), Founder and general Bishop, Chief Warrior and so forth, just to mention a few. *
If Jesus Christ hates it, then flee from such heresy.
Shalom
Br Stephen Awittor.
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