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Testimony Review Process

On this blog I post testimonies of people, who claim that they have received a divine revelation from the Lord Jesus Christ.  As you read these, you will find some of them to be controversial.  However, that alone is not a reason to reject them.  Each one needs to be reviewed on its own merit to see if it is truly from the Lord.

We should be like the Berean believers: "Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so." (Act 17:11). By this I am not implying that these testimonies constitute the Word of God, or that they become a new book of the Bible. However, they do contain messages purportedly from Jesus Christ, and they often quote Scripture. Don't despise prophetic utterances (1Th 5:20).  Let's eagerly receive anything the Lord has so say to us through His Body, but be diligent to examine the Scriptures daily to see whether these things are so. Let's test the spirits to see whether they are from God.

I would like to suggest that here we use the same review criteria outlined on Robert Brownell's website, SpiritLessons. Brownell states:

"[This] website receives many new testimonies from around the world, by people who testify of Revelations by Jesus. These testimonies are very valuable, but like the 1st century church, there needs to be review process by Mature Christians. When a testimony has something controversial or difficult, we'll put it under the 'UNDER REVIEW' section.  With a comment box on the bottom, for wise Christian counsel. This should help weed out problems, and identify issues.  Similar to the way the early Church discussed matters."

"Remember, we are NOT canonizing scripture here. The Bible is sufficient!  We were never given permission by God to add His scripture.  We are just investigating Face to Face encounters with Jesus Christ.  None of these testimonies have gone through the rigorous and thorough testing that the Bible has gone through. If something contradicts with clear scripture, please note that in the comment section.   I never allow people's revelations to contradict verbatim scripture. If any revelation contradicts clear scripture, I reject it. For the Bible is my foundation of doctrine. But I will allow revelations to challenge my interpretation of scripture. And I will not pridefully hold up my interpretation of scripture as infallible."

"Things to remember when reviewing:
1. Please understand that there MAY be mistranslations from the original testimony.
2. There MAY be places where authors are not clear enough in their description.
3. We are looking for patterns, that show up in multiple testimonies.  This gives certain issues more weight.
4. Also remember that we don't care about their opinions, ideas or speculation.  We only really care about what Jesus told them. There are many good people of God who can have misunderstandings in their opinions. No one's opinions are perfect.  Hopefully they won't share opinions in their testimonies, we just want the FACTS!  WHAT WAS THE MESSAGE FROM JESUS?  This is why we often highlight the words of Jesus in Dark, Bolded Red.
5. Also, regarding sin, remember that the Lord weighs the Motives of the Heart.  Two people can do the same thing, and the Lord judges differently.  Therefore if one person claims an actions can lead a person to Hell, we're looking for a clear definition of what that action is, not just a vague description."

"So get your Bibles, and hammer these testimonies out. Please leave Wise and Referenced Comments on the bottom." -- Robert Brownell.

In addition to these excellent guidelines that Brownell has recommended, for more help in reviewing these testimonies, please read my articles, called "Judging Revelations, Visions, and Prophecies," "Testing the Spirits of False Prophets," "Discerning the Things of the Spirit," "Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit," "A Warning to the Nay Sayers," "An Open Mind that Loves the Truth," and "The Top Ten Things Jesus Taught."  It is very important to test the fruit of the messenger, and that is why I try to check the character of the person giving the testimony, when it is controversial.  I attempt to make phone calls and speak with the person who had the experience, as well as with those who know the person well, in order to see what kind of fruit is in their lives.

I hope these guidelines will help you as you seek to test the spirits and discern the things of the spirit.

Attribution notice: Most Scripture quotations taken from the NASB. The photo of the careful examination of Scripture comes from "Beginning and End."

Author's note: If you enjoyed this post, you may also access my complete blog directory at "Writing for the Master."

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Len Lacroix is the founder of Doulos Missions International.  He was based in Eastern Europe for four years, making disciples, as well as helping leaders to be more effective at making disciples who multiply, developing leaders who multiply, with the ultimate goal of planting churches that multiply. His ministry is now based in the United States with the same goal of helping fulfill the Great Commission. www.dmiworld.org.

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Len Lacroix is the founder of Doulos Missions International.  He was based in Eastern Europe for four years, making disciples, as well as helping leaders to be more effective at making disciples who multiply, developing leaders who multiply, with the ultimate goal of planting churches that multiply. His ministry is now based in the United States with the same goal of helping fulfill the Great Commission. www.dmiworld.org. Partner with us online by giving to DMI.

Get the Word Out

Will you help get the word out about the Eternal Destinations blog?  One way to do so is by emailing people a link to it.  Another way is to print our easy-to-remember domain name, eternaldestinations.info on the back of a business card or tract and hand them out to people you meet in public, such as the cashier at the check out counter. You could also post a link to it on social media sites like Facebook, Google Plus, and Twitter. Please consider doing this to multiply the readership of this site and save souls.

Jesus said, "What I tell you in darkness you must speak in the daylight, and what is whispered in your ear you must shout from the housetops." (Mt 10:27).

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Attribution notice: Scripture taken from the Holy Bible: International Standard Version®. Copyright © 1996-forever by The ISV Foundation. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. Used by permission. Megaphone image from Wikimedia Commons. It is one of the first megaphones. 

Author's note:  I also recommend reading A Warning for Married Christian Couples, Multiplication, The Rise of Antichrists, Ibrahim's Experience in Hell, The Judgment Seat of Christ, Miraculous Birth of Jesus, A Trip to Hell, The Forgotten Sin of Worldliness, Ezekiel Moses Testimony of Heaven and Hell, Is Obedience Optional?, Holy Living in a Perverted World, Avoid Becoming a Corrupted Christian, An Open Mind that Loves the Truth, Sins That Will Keep You From Heaven, Restored Truth, Testing the Spirits of False Prophets, A Warning to the Nay Sayers, and the other posts on the home page. You may also access my complete blog directory at "Writing for the Master."

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Len Lacroix is the founder of Doulos Missions International.  He was based in Eastern Europe for four years, making disciples, as well as helping leaders to be more effective at making disciples who multiply, developing leaders who multiply, with the ultimate goal of planting churches that multiply. His ministry is now based in the United States with the same goal of helping fulfill the Great Commission. www.dmiworld.org.

Disclaimers

Please take a moment to read the following disclaimers regarding the testimonies published on this or any of our sites, as well as links to other websites.

We often post articles with the testimonies of certain individuals on this site. Such articles should not be seen as an endorsement, approval or agreement with any information or resources offered by those individuals or their ministries. Doulos Missions International (DMI) is not responsible for the teachings or practices of any individuals whose testimonies are published on our sites. When DMI publishes these testimonies, no inference or assumption should be made and no representation should be inferred that DMI is connected with, cooperates with, oversees, endorses, sponsors or supports these individuals or their ministries. Any publication of your testimony must not represent in any way, either explicitly or by implication, that you have received the endorsement, sponsorship or support of any DMI site or endorsement, sponsorship or support of the ministry of DMI, including its respective employees, agents or directors.

We sometimes provide referrals to and links to other World Wide Web sites from our sites. Such a link should not be seen as an endorsement, approval or agreement with any information or resources offered at sites you can access through our sites. Doulos Missions International (DMI) is not responsible for the content or practices of third party sites that may be linked to our sites. When DMI provides links or references to other Web sites, no inference or assumption should be made and no representation should be inferred that DMI is connected with, operates or controls these Web sites. Any approved link must not represent in any way, either explicitly or by implication, that you have received the endorsement, sponsorship or support of any DMI site or endorsement, sponsorship or support of the ministry of DMI, including its respective employees, agents or directors.

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Len Lacroix is the founder of Doulos Missions International.  He was based in Eastern Europe for four years, making disciples, as well as helping leaders to be more effective at making disciples who multiply, developing leaders who multiply, with the ultimate goal of planting churches that multiply. His ministry is now based in the United States with the same goal of helping fulfill the Great Commission. www.dmiworld.org.

How to Find My Latest Content

Did you know that I have over thirty blogs containing over one thousand posts? You can find all that content on Writing for the Master. But the latest content will always be shown on my monthly e-magazine, the Old News That's Still Fresh. That's how I make you aware of new content that I've posted on one of my blogs. And there is typically a new edition published on the first of each month, unless I haven't posted anything new. But in case you've missed any past editions, you can find links to all my editions of the Old News That's Still Fresh at this link.

Facing Mortality -- Finding Peace and Joy

Many Christians who have received terminal diagnoses have testified that once they received that news, the remainder of their life was the best part of their life of all. They experienced the most peace, joy, love, and enjoyed life so much more than they ever did before.

"The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride." — Ecclesiastes 7:8

This phenomenon is a profound and well-documented reality, not only in the testimonies of many believers facing terminal diagnoses, but also in pastoral care and hospice observations. When an individual receives news that anchors their remaining time in absolute finiteness, a radical shift often occurs in their perspective, priorities, and spiritual depth.

This transformation typically stems from several distinct dynamics:

• The Stripping Away of Distractions: Terminal diagnoses often act as a powerful clarion call, instantly burning away the trivial anxieties, career pressures, petty conflicts, and material pursuits that consume so much of daily life. With temporal clutter removed, what truly matters—relationships, faith, and presence—comes into sharp focus.

• Heightened Presence and Gratitude: Knowing that time is short transforms ordinary moments into sacred ones. Simple gifts, such as a morning breeze, a cup of coffee, or a quiet conversation with a loved one, are no longer taken for granted. This deepens the capacity for both gratitude and joy.

• Surrender and Deepened Faith: For many Christians, facing mortality forces an absolute reliance on God. The anxiety of trying to control the future gives way to a profound sense of surrender. This fosters the biblical "peace that passes understanding" (Philippians 4:7), as individuals lean entirely into their eternal hope and relationship with Christ.

• Living Authentically Unburdened: Unresolved bitterness, fears of what others think, and the pressure to perform often dissolve in the shadow of eternity. Liberated from the need to impress the world or secure earthly security, individuals are free to love deeply, forgive freely, and live with complete authenticity.

Closing Words

Ultimately, this profound peace and joy serve as a powerful testament to a faith that views physical death not as a final termination, but as a transition into eternity, allowing individuals to experience the fullness of life precisely when earthly life is drawing to a close.

Attribution notice: This article was written with the assistance of AI tools.

Author's note: If you enjoyed this post, I also encourage you to see Howard Pittman's Life After Death Testimony. Forty Days in Heaven and Hell, Eudoxia Varga Testimony of Heaven and Hell, Ezekiel Moses Testimony of Heaven and Hell, Sakhile's First Trip to Heaven, and The Judgment Seat of Christ. You may find more articles like this on the Home page of this blog, and you may find more of my blogs at Writing for the Master.  

Do You Want to Know Him?
If you want to know Jesus personally, you can. It all begins when you repent and believe in Jesus.  Do you know what God's Word, the Bible says?

“Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.’” (Mar 1:14b-15).  He preached that we must repent and believe.

Please see my explanation of this in my post called "Do You Want to Know Jesus?"

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Len Lacroix is the founder of Doulos Missions International.  He was based in Eastern Europe for four years, making disciples, as well as helping leaders to be more effective at making disciples who multiply, developing leaders who multiply, with the ultimate goal of planting churches that multiply. His ministry is now based in the United States with the same goal of helping fulfill the Great Commission. www.dmiworld.org.