On the other hand, the alarm for the counter measure to this great injustice seems that those who find themselves divided would create further division.  They posture that if you don’t agree with their position you are not preaching "True Doctrine”.  DANGER!!!!  DANGER!!!!  WARNING!!!!!  WARNING!!!!!  You have been born in the SPIRIT!!!!!   Will you now be perfected in the FLESH???  Is there a more apparent scripture to this debate? 

Now less I digress and loose my objectivity, this article is not about whether or not you believe the ‘Word became flesh doctrine’ or can find ‘horns and hoofs of apocalypse’ under every Scripture.  My question is, "Where is this all going?”

Will we continue to divide until we are only identified by one word?  Will we divide until only those who identify with us in EVERY aspect come into OUR truth?  I must admit that I am willing to be identified by one word, but it is not one that men have chosen to divide over.  There is only one word worth fighting over – JESUS!  This one word seems to have been sufficient for 2000 years.  Why now do we seem to need change?  Why now would we form groups to be identified solely by one dogma?  This is not about a side of an argument or a political position. 

In the last few years organized groups among us have sprung up where only those who agree with their dogma may fellowship. "those for women preachers and those with no women preachers, those for spiritual communion and those against, those who believe that Jesus Christ is human flesh and those who believe the Word became flesh, those for video and those against, those for wine for communion and those against, those who claim preterism and those against, and a long list of other dogmas seem to some as good reasons to establish exclusivity or to break fellowship from the body.  Yet these same men who would break away have previously held affiliation or license in groups with homosexuals, adulterous preachers, liars, crooks and thieves.  There is not great division in these groups because of these things.  Members of these groups most often look the other way at this type of activity. 

I recently sat through a couple preachers meetings where men talked at length about the things that were going on in their organizations.  When I reflected upon the subject material I realized that these men were not just talking about sin, they were speaking of criminal activity.  This activity they seemed to dismiss, but when it came down to the opposition to their personal dogma "the gloves were off”.  It seems to me that we have become the Galatian Church.  We were born in the Spirit but now we plan perfection by the flesh.  Perfection by division seems to be the evil spirit of the hour.

This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law,

or by the hearing of faith?

I resent anyone telling others that they don’t preach the truth because they disagree with their dogmatic position on a non-salvational issues.  Unless you have two witnesses (not 2 scriptures) that support your position you only have DOGMA not doctrine.

In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.

In recent days we have had a man visiting our forum that claims to be an Apostolic pastor yet denies the name of Jesus!  He has become so preoccupied on the ‘nature of Christ’ that he has lost objectivity!  I pray for repentance of men that think they or their organization is the ‘final answer’ on any subject.  I vividly recall Jimmy Swaggart saying something like that, no wonder he ended up a mess.  "IS THAT YOUR FINAL ANSWER?” 

Please tell me what organization or organizational official wrote the bible?  Which of these can save us?  Which of these died for us?  What official shed his blood to redeem us from sin?  My friends, we have BEWITCHED.  We have come under a spell!!  I recently took some flak for calling those who have dogmas in their manuals that are not in the bible ‘cults’.  I stand by my statement.  If your group has a book other than the bible that is used for DOCTRINE, you are in a cult.

"The churches of Galatia were founded by Apostle Paul (Ac 16:6; Ga 1:8; 4:13,19). They were composed mainly of converts from heathenism (Ga 4:8), but partly also of Jewish converts who under the influence of Judaizing teachers, sought to incorporate the rites of Judaism with Christianity, and by their active zeal had succeeded in inducing the majority of the churches to adopt their views (Ga 1:6; 3:1). Galatians was written for the purpose of counteracting this Judaizing tendency, and to recall the Galatians to the simplicity of the gospel.”

What ever happened to the simple gospel?  What ever happened to those who simply preached Jesus?  What has happened to conviction, anointing, Holy Ghost power, and great outpouring of the Holy Ghost? 

Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?

For a large portion of this author’s life, I was a Judaizer.  I was convinced that all men must confirm to holiness as we defined it or else.  Imagine my shock when God gave some people the Holy Ghost without my permission!  Today, in almost every group you will find a long list of dogmas, traditions and creeds that you must ‘obey or else’.  None of these are found in the bible.  None of these were preached by the Apostles and what is worse these are part of their little manuals that these cults call the TRUTH or the NEW TRUTH.

"The great question discussed in this passage, "Was the Jewish law binding on Christians?”  Apostle Paul proves against the Jews that men are justified by faith without the works of the law of Moses.  He shows the evil influence of the Judaizers in destroying the very essence of the gospel, exhorts the Galatian believers to stand fast in the faith as it is in Jesus, to abound in the fruits of the Spirit, and in a right use of their Christian freedom.  The Epistle to the Galatians and that to the Romans taken together "form a complete proof that justification is not to be obtained meritoriously either by works of morality or by rites and ceremonies, though of divine appointment; but that it is a free gift, proceeding entirely from the mercy of God, to those who receive it by faith in Jesus our Lord."  This intimidates many believers.  They want division not unity and see all those for unity as compromisers.  I recall many years ago a preacher delivering a masterpiece of a message.  The response from his hearers, "Compromiser, sell-out, liberal …

I heard many sermons by the Judaisers where they wrested the scripture.  Screaming to the assembled masses ‘Stand fast in the Liberty where with Christ has set you free’, but all the while rushing to entangle them again, to spy out their liberty, to take their freedom away.  These sermons speak of liberty but are always framed around a long list of dogmas and doctrines of men and creeds from their little books. 

  Dr. Bernie L. Wade, Biography

"Dr. Bernie Wade is a breath of fresh air! He has vision, excitement, commitment and his brain whirls faster than the turbines on a 747."

21st Century Acts - Today's Christian Chronicle September 1998

"Bishop Bernie Wade sees no color.  To him all are equal."

Dr. Frank T. Bozeman  

President of Global Evangelical Christian College 

Pastor, teacher, preacher, mentor, author, songwriter, entrepreneur, conference speaker and friend, Dr. Bernie L, Wade Sr. was born on June 29, 1963 in Lakewood, Ohio.  His parents, Dr. Sanford L. Wade and Georgia A. Wade served a number of ministries in the United States and the influence for much of what Dr. Wade has accomplished.  They are charitable benefactors in their community, and to whom their son credits for his own integrity, discipline and self-reliance.  From a very young age, he was devoted to the gospel and in 1979; Bishop Wade began fulfilling his call to the ministry as a youth minister.

Bishop

Now, over 25 years later he serves the International Circle of Faith Global Networ (ICOFGS) as President.  ICOF is a 21st Century movement of God, pursuing the restoration of the apostolic message, authority, power, and anointing around the globe. This global, multiracial, multi-cultural, nondenominational fellowship has over 40,000 active ministers. In less than 10 years ICOF grew from a handful to one of the largest ministerial groups in the world. The ICOF is focused on Uniting Anointed Kingdom Minded New Testament Ministers, Fulfilling the Prayer that Jesus Prayed for the Church that we would ALL be ONE (John 17:21 ). 

ICOF is committed to building relationship with ministers that will produce an environment for discipleship and duplication.  This is Bishop Wade’s main focus – fatherhood and son ship.  Using some unique concepts, staffed with a team of talented ministers, and focusing on tearing down man-made walls of division, ICOF continues to bring real unity to the body of Christ. In addition to uniting tens of thousands of ministers, ICOF is now focused on bringing the rest of the body into unity. ICOF has united chaplains, orphanages, Para-church ministries, humanitarian aid organizations, etc.  

In addition to an exhaustive speaking schedule, Bishop Wade contributes to a number of major international conferences.  Bishop Wade ministers to a wide variety of audiences around the world.  He is also a popular guest speaker at many conferences, crusades, camp meetings, special meetings, etc.

Education

Dr. Wade holds earned doctorates in theology, divinity, Christian education and counseling. He holds an earned master of non-profit management and faith based management.  He is the visionary behind the vast network of colleges, universities, and bible colleges, that make up the accredited non-traditional programs offered through International Circle of Faith Colleges and Seminaries.  Collectively, this partnership, along with Global Evangelical Christian College (GECC), Faith Bible Colleges, and others has over 150 campuses around the world.  Dr. Wade serves this vast network of Colleges as Chancellor.  Because of his commitment to quality education he also serves on the board of the Association of Christian Universities.

Apostle

As Apostle of Life Church International, Bishop Wade is part of a ministry team that practices ministering to people and teachings people how to live for Christ in their everyday activities.  Life Church is focused on the Kingdom of Jesus Christ and training leadership to function in the Body of Christ.  Bishop Wade was formerly the Senior Pastor of the 24,000 family Chapel on Taylor Road (Barberton Ohio) a division of BRM, and Senior Pastor of Church in the Warehouse (Cleveland, Ohio). He has also served as Vice-president of Marketing for Christian Brotherhood Newsletter with over 80,000 members, COO of the Barberton Rescue Mission, CEO of Christian World Network  and Executive Vice President of Spread the Spirit of Love  

Mentor

Bishop Wade’s passion is helping others.  His daily focus in on teaching sons and bringing people to greater relationship with Christ Jesus.  As founder of Victory Foundation, Dr. Wade created a charity that helped to turn around the lives of the homeless, drug addicts, prostitutes, single mothers, and others in life-threatening circumstances. 

Because of his passion to help others he has created programs such as an accredited high school - Harvard High School - as an alternate to GED literacy programs with emphasis on minority education; the Sunshine Center for drug and alcohol abusers (an ODADAS certified drug and alcohol treatment center); Barberton Food Bank for temporary help for families with food stuffs; CWTI (Christian Workers Training Institute) to train people to minister in the these various areas; Safe Harbor for senior citizens; Set Free Ministries for transitional housing; Set Free magazine; and numerous other outreach programs. Future goals include Family Reformation Communities and Centers (FRC) to create a campus for helping families get another lease on life.

Entrepreneur

Dr. Wade is always looking to bring the body into greater unity. This takes finance. Ministries must have finance to reach their goals.  With this in mind, Dr. Wade was an integral part of the effort to launch the Christian World Network .  The goal is simply but lofty - uniting the resources of the Christian World. Dr. Wade imagines a day when Christians do commerce with each other all around the globe. This will free ministers to minister rather than administer.   Christian World Network is part of the IAOC (International Association of Christians).  Dr. Wade served as the first President of this company.