False Apostle Still Influences GCx and Burdens Believers
"Though untrained in public speaking, I am certainly not untrained in knowledge" 2 Corinthians 11:6
"When I was present with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have kept myself, and will keep myself, from burdening you in any way" 2 Corinthians 11:9
Paul's
humble attitude toward the believers he ministered to is
very different from the attitude I witnessed and received first hand under Jim McCotter when I attended the GCx church in Maryland. Paul, apparently, was not a charismatic speaker and thus probably did not use slick persuasive tone, expression, or words to deliver his messages; but relied upon the pure power of Grace & Truth itself. He comes across as unassuming, meek, somewhat reticent at asking for financial support, and even inferior to the other apostles. This is in glaring contrast to GCx founder, McCotter, who instead wanted us to know
he was superior to us because had a relationship with God only few could share, and that he had
higher revelation about God's plans to reach the world than
any other current christian leader or church group. In fact, it seems he said or implied since the first century! Although he
talked about GCx leadership's (implying his) humility, dedication, and meekness, he not only showed no hesitation over the all the time, money, family and careers he necessitated we surrender "to God", but he gave an utter condemnation on the unworthiness of the believer who would not. It was only "right" and "obedient" that we
suffer to accomplish the grand plans he dictated were God's will. He actually acted as if he were the one to be feared.
"I know that, after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and won’t spare the flock. Some of your own people will distort the word in order to lure followers after them. Stay alert! Remember that for three years I constantly and tearfully warned each one of you. I never stopped warning you!" Acts 20:29-31
This GCx founders' callous, brutal, and cruel treatment of believers was evidence of his godlessness. Those who intimidate, frighten, and castigate others are NOT DEVOTED TO or LOVING GOD, no matter what
they say. Only those who practice the second commandment are really following the first. Paul did not teach or disciple this way and neither did Jesus. Jesus never manipulates or condemns us to action. Through voluntary faith he changes us, instead. He truly is abounding in compassion and lovingkindness.
"Remind them of these things, charging them before God not to fight about words; this is in no way profitable and leads to the ruin of the hearers. Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth. But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness." 2 Timothy 2:14-16 HCSB
If you watch the Spiritual Gifts Video of Jim McCotter,
http://gcxweb.org/Misc/ApostleshipVideo/Default.aspx (on this site), you can actually note these numerous empty arguments and prolonged discussion on "higher or better knowledge" of particular biblical words (which are not founded) and the distorted definitions he attempts to build upon. It's so empty and void of Truth that he doesn't even list the other four out of five scriptures that supposedly back up his "argument". In fact, he tells his audience of believers they are too proud and immature to receive them. Even his personal group prayer is empty and irreverent and VERY manipulative. I had no idea he didn't even stop and close his eyes, his eyes dart over the room as if he'll be caught, all the while he moves to his next agenda.
"That kind of persuasion does not come from the one who calls you... You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free." Galatians 5:8,13
Perhaps if we have not been in a church with doctrinally sound or "approved" teachers and leaders before, we might not understand what one should look like . As long as they are preaching Jesus and the same bible, we may think it has God's stamp of approval. However, there is a stark difference between an approved bible teacher and one who distorts the word to subtly lure and attract followers to themselves away from the main body of Christ. This teacher God' says
should be ashamed. They use LOTS of empty arguments, empty logic, and empty reasoning for the purpose of PERSUASION. Why would persuasion to virtually isolate believers from other sound christian teaching be necessary if the "love of Christ CONTROLS us"?
"Your boasting is not good. Don’t you know that a little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough?" 1 Corinthians 5:6
By GCx not standing against or condemning this man's evil teaching and actions they have perpetuated them and fostered their growth as the above truth tells us. That is obvious in the current and recent claims on this site. They continue to confuse, deceive and hurt believers.