In recent years, the concept of transhumanism has been propelled from the fringes of scientific and philosophical debate into the mainstream consciousness. Proponents of this movement argue that humanity is on the cusp of a new era where technology will merge with biology, enhancing human abilities and potentially eliminating aging and disease. However, as with many utopian promises, the reality may be far more dystopian than the shiny veneer suggests.

Yuval Noah Harari, the evil advisor to the World Economic Forum, has famously stated that “humans are hackable animals.” This disturbing declaration points to a future where our very homes, once our sanctuaries, could become extensions of a system that monitors and manipulates us. But this begs the question: Are we already being conditioned to accept this reality? Are we like Pavlov’s dog, unwittingly participating in a grand social experiment that will lead to our own demise? These questions take on even greater urgency as we consider what the Bible has to say about the nature of humanity, free will, and the coming deception.

The Pavlovian Experiment: Conditioning Humanity

Ivan Pavlov’s experiments in the early 20th century demonstrated that dogs could be conditioned to respond to a stimulus—such as a ringing bell—by associating it with food. Over time, the dogs would begin to salivate merely at the sound of the bell, even if no food was presented. This concept of conditioned reflex has since been applied to various aspects of human behavior, particularly in understanding how people can be conditioned to accept certain ideas or behaviors.

In the context of transhumanism, the conditioning is subtle yet pervasive. Through the integration of technology into every aspect of our lives (i.e. smartphones, wearable devices, and even smart homes), we are being conditioned to accept the blurring of boundaries between the digital and biological. The gradual acceptance of these technologies as indispensable parts of our lives is akin to the salivating dogs of Pavlov’s experiment. We are being trained to respond to the digital bell, and in doing so, we are surrendering more and more of our autonomy.

The Bible warns us about this kind of conditioning in Romans 12:2: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” The world, through the allure of technology, is subtly conforming us to its image, conditioning us to accept the next step in human evolution, transhumanism.

The Promise of Immortality: A Deceptive Lure

Transhumanists promise a future where death is optional, and the limitations of the human body can be overcome through technology. This idea is not new; it echoes the serpent’s lie in the Garden of Eden: “You surely will not die!” (Genesis 3:4). The allure of becoming like gods, with the power to determine our own destinies, is as tempting today as it was for Adam and Eve. Yet, as Christians, we understand that true immortality is not found in silicon chips or genetic modifications but in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:53-54 tells us, “For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality. But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, ‘Death is swallowed up in victory.'” The transhumanist pursuit of immortality is a counterfeit of the true victory over death that Christ offers.

Yet, the conditioning continues. We are bombarded with messages that portray aging as a disease to be cured and death as an obstacle to be overcome. Through media, entertainment, and even scientific discourse, we are being subtly indoctrinated to accept the premise that humans should transcend their natural state. This conditioning is preparing the way for a future where the line between human and machine becomes increasingly blurred.

Are We Willing Participants?

The integration of technology into our bodies and minds is not happening in a vacuum. It is part of a larger social experiment that seeks to redefine what it means to be human. Harari’s assertion that “humans are hackable animals” is not just a statement of fact but a declaration of intent. The technologies being developed, ranging from brain-computer interfaces to genetic editing, are tools that can be used to control and manipulate human behavior on an unprecedented scale.

But are we willingly participating in this experiment? The evidence suggests that we are. From the widespread adoption of wearable technology that tracks our every move to the growing acceptance of artificial intelligence making decisions on our behalf, we are surrendering more and more of our autonomy in exchange for convenience and perceived safety. This is the essence of the Pavlovian experiment, conditioning us to accept the next step without question.

Scripture warns us about the dangers of allowing ourselves to be manipulated in this way. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 speaks of a time when “the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders, and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved. For this reason, God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false, in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness.”

The transhumanist agenda is, in many ways, a “false wonder,” promising salvation through technology but leading only to deception. The conditioning we are experiencing is not just about accepting new technologies but about preparing us to accept the ultimate deception, the rejection of our humanity in favor of a post-human future.

The Coming Deception: Preparing for the Antichrist System

The Bible speaks of a coming time when deception will be so pervasive that “if possible, even the elect” (Matthew 24:24) could be led astray. The transhumanist movement, with its promises of immortality, enhanced abilities, and a new era of human evolution, is laying the groundwork for this deception. By conditioning us to accept these ideas now, the stage is being set for the arrival of the Antichrist and his system of control.

Revelation 13:16-17 warns of a time when “he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, and he provides that no one will be able to buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name.” The technology being developed today, from digital currencies to biometric identification, is moving us closer to a reality where such a system could be implemented.

The conditioning we are experiencing is not just about preparing us to accept transhumanism but about preparing us to accept the ultimate control mechanism, the Mark of the Beast. Now we, as Christians, need not worry about unknowingly taking this mark, but we can certainly see the infrastructure being built out right in front of our own eyes. We are indeed living in the last days and might I add, biblical times.

Discernment and Resistance

As Christians, we are called to be discerning in these times. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that “our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” The push towards transhumanism is not just a scientific or philosophical debate; it is a spiritual battle for the very soul of humanity.

We must resist the conditioning that seeks to conform us to the world’s image. This means critically evaluating the technologies we adopt and understanding the broader implications of their use. It also means grounding ourselves in the truth of God’s Word, which provides the ultimate guide for living in a world increasingly dominated by deception.

Proverbs 3:5-6 offers a simple yet profound piece of advice: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” As the world rushes headlong into a transhumanist future, we must trust in the Lord rather than in the promises of technology.

Conclusion

The transhumanist agenda, with its promises of a post-human future, is not just a scientific curiosity but a spiritual threat. Like Pavlov’s dogs, humanity is being conditioned to respond to the digital bells that signal the next step in our evolution. But this evolution is not towards a higher state of being but towards a state of deception and control.

As Christians, we must resist this conditioning by grounding ourselves in the truth of God’s Word and by being discerning in the technologies we adopt. We must recognize that the transhumanist movement is not just about enhancing human abilities but about redefining what it means to be human in a way that is antithetical to God’s design. We must warn others so that they are aware of the impending doom of the Antichrist system that will lead to their eternal damnation if they accept the mark. We are called to warn others of these very things (Ezekiel 3:17-19).

In the end, the choice before us is the same one that was before Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden: Will we trust in God’s plan for our lives, or will we seek to become like gods ourselves? The transhumanist agenda offers a seductive promise of godhood, but it is a lie that leads only to death. Let us, therefore, choose life by trusting in the Lord and resisting the conditioning that seeks to lead many astray.

Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!

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Psalm 122:1

“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.”

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection upon good things. As children of God, we have far more to be thankful for than most. For instance, because of what Jesus did, when He willingly laid down His life for the salvation of all who would believe on Him, we have more blessings than can be numbered. One special blessing we currently have in America is the ability to gather in the house of the Lord where we worship Him, learn from His Word, and fellowship with those of like mind. Sadly, as we see the rapid advancement of the “Great Falling Away,” ^[1] we are beginning to experience the diminishment of this gathering, even in the most faithful churches. Today, in an effort to combat this, we address “Why We Gather More as We See the Day Approaching.”

Very concisely, the Day of the Lord is a period of time in which the Lord fulfills the remainder of the prophetic events foretold in Scripture. Most believe this ‘Day’ begins with the seven-year Tribulation period, which comes upon the earth after the rapture. Our daily experiences validate the approach of the Day of the Lord as we see the fulfillment of the prophetic words spoken to Daniel about the increase of knowledge and travel in the last days:

Daniel 12:4

“But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.” Emphasis mine

Because of the increase of knowledge and the many comings and goings we experience on a daily basis, we usually have more to do than we have time, and because of this, we must prioritize everything we do. Sadly, a lack of understanding of “Why we Gather More as We See the Day Approaching” has caused many to place the lowest priority upon gathering with the saints, the very thing we need the most, especially now.

We find the perfect antidote to the problem at hand in the tenth chapter of the book of Hebrews. After the writer speaks about Christ’s perfect sacrifice that was sufficient to replace the annual sacrifice of insufficient animals, he calls for the saints to persevere. One of the chief points he makes about maintaining our enduring faith is the fact that we are to gather more as we see the day approaching,” not less. Sadly, we see in our ever-so-busy society a growing disregard for this call.

Hebrews 10:22-25

“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”^[2]

Although our main point is gathering more, not less, this passage provides so much more information than that. In just these three verses, we see the why for meeting. First, we are to draw nigh unto God, which we know from James 4:8 causes Him to draw nigh unto us:

James 4:8

“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”

In this same passage from James, we see the call for purification that is akin to what we see from the writer of the Hebrews text. Hebrews – We are to have our hearts sprinkled (James – purify our hearts) Hebrews – from an evil conscience and our bodies washed (James – hands cleansed) with pure water. However, James adds plain language about the things that hinder our ability to draw near to God. Whereas, the writer of Hebrews only alludes to the same.

James boldly calls for sinners to cleanse their hands (turn from sin) and the double minded to purify their hearts (focus on Christ); but, whom is he talking to, the lost ones of the world, or is he talking to supposed Christians? The context of the passage explains this clearly:

James 4:8-11

“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. Speak not evil one of another, brethren…” emphasis mine

James is speaking to brethren; therefore, by extension, he is encouraging the entire body of Christ to purge any obstruction that prohibits the ability to draw nigh unto God. Remember, sin (self) can never inhabit the same place as God. This means that if we want God to inhabit more of our hearts, we must make room for Him by eliminating the things that hinder this. The story of Noah and the children of Israel, when God informed them to purify themselves so He could draw nigh unto them at Mount Sinai, comes to mind here. Sadly, after God arrived, only Moses drew near to God, the rest of the people were too afraid (Ex 20). Perhaps this is because they had not purified themselves. We can assume this is the case, as they convinced Aaron to make the golden calf shortly after this incident (Ex 32).

Next, we are encouraged to “hold fast to our profession of faith without wavering” (v. 23). We must resist the urge to squelch our commentary on Jesus just because many desire that we stop proclaiming our faith in Him. Sadly, we have seen the steady creep of the removal of Jesus from the public square for quite some time. Case in point: as a child, I would never have dreamed that we would live in a country that removed monuments depicting the Ten Commandments while promoting the rainbow flag as sacred and protected. ^[3] We must continue to speak the truth in love.

Finally, when we do come together, we are to consider one another, or, said another way, we are to ponder what we can do to encourage each other to love and good works. The latter part of verse twenty-five bears this out and adds urgency by stating that we should exhort one another even more as the day of the Lord approaches.

The ‘ready remnant’ ^[4] throughout the land is well aware that we are in the closing moments of the age of grace. With our departure at the rapture, the day of the Lord begins as the restrainer, the Holy Spirit within the faithful, ends His mission of restraining and allows the lawless one to rise (2 Thess 2:6). This message is not rapture, restrainer, or lawless one focused; therefore, we will move on with our main purpose, the encouraging of the body of Christ to be even more involved with one another in order to stir each other for the purpose of loving the lost while doing good works as directed by the Holy Spirit of God.

Perhaps the most beneficial way to love the lost is to share the gospel with them while doing good works for them. This is certainly what Soldiers of the Way do. ^[5] However, we must not embark on this mission without understanding the gospel of Christ. It is also very important to know why we have a gospel in the first place. Here is God’s reason:

John 3:16-21

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”

The Apostle Paul describes the gospel this way:

1 Corinthians 15:1-6

“Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.”

The Word of God has clearly defined why we have the gospel of Jesus Christ and exactly what it entails. In its basic essence, the gospel proclaims the need of a Savior; that Christ (the sinless one) died for the remission of sin; that He rose again; and now sits at the right hand of the Father in heaven. Our belief in the sufficiency of what Jesus did is all that is required of us for salvation. Accordingly, good works stem from salvation; they do not cause it (Eph 2:8-10).

Conclusion

What a privilege to be able meet freely and converse openly about Jesus Christ. What a blessing it is to have the freedom to read our Bibles whenever we wish. Our blessings are abundant. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity we have to gather and stir one another up by encouraging each other with your Word. Thank you for showing us that we need to do this even more now that we see the day of the Lord rapidly approaching. Grant unto us great boldness to proclaim your gospel to the lost and dying so they, too, come to know you.

I have chosen to end all of my future articles with this ***Special Message***

It is vital that we persevere in our mission to share the gospel of Christ to anyone the Lord places in front of us. Above all, remember, we must not engage the enemy or attempt to engage in evangelism in our own power, for it is only in the Lord that we can succeed in these endeavors. After all, the Scripture tells us that we can do all things through Christ, which strengthens us (Phil 4:13). With this knowledge, after dawning the full armor of God, go forth and “Be – Salt and Light,”^[6]as good “Soldiers of the Way.”^[7]

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[1] For greater understanding, see the article, “The Falling Away.”

[2] “Unless otherwise noted, all biblical passages referenced are in the King James Version.”

[3] For greater understanding, see the article, “The Coming False Flag of Pride.”

[4] For greater understanding, see the web page, “Ready Remnant.”

[5] For greater understanding, see the web page, “Soldiers of the Way.”

[6] For greater understanding, see the article, “Be – Salt and Light.”

[7] For greater understanding, see the article, “Soldiers of the Way.”