A Public Apology to All My Subscribers

From My Heart I Want To Apologize For This Recommendation...

Jan 29, 2025

Dear Warriors,

I want to take a moment to sincerely apologize for previously recommending a writer here on SubStack, Geoffrey Stroud (@JesusInYou). After further review of his teachings, I have discovered that they contain heresy, false claims, antisemitic undertones, and elements of Replacement Theology—all of which are deeply deceptive and unbiblical.

I take full responsibility for this mistake and have repented before God for any confusion or harm this may have caused. My commitment has always been to uphold biblical truth and to lead you in aligning today’s world within God’s Word.

I humbly ask for your forgiveness and encourage you to exercise discernment when engaging with any theological content. Let’s continue to seek the true voice of God together.

Standing firm in Christ,
Matthew Adams

Below is a link to one of his “teachings”, and below that is what I feel is an explanation and a correction of his false claims.

Jesus in You

The Menorah Prophecy

The centre stand of the Menorah depicted above is the fourth stand from the left and the fourth from the right…

5 months ago · 2 likes · Geoffrey Stroud

There are several points in this teaching that are biblically questionable or problematic:

1. False Claim: "As humans born again into the Kingdom of Yahweh, we possess all seven spirits, which become part of our identity in Christ."

Biblical Issue: Nowhere in Scripture does it explicitly state that all believers "possess" the Seven Spirits of Yahweh as part of their identity. Isaiah 11:2 describes the Spirit that rests upon Messiah (Jesus Christ), not an attribute directly granted to all believers. While believers are filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14), and we may manifest spiritual gifts, the Seven Spirits are typically seen as describing the fullness of God's Spirit rather than something automatically inherited by every Christian.

2. Misrepresentation of the Menorah as a Symbol of the Seven Spirits

Biblical Issue: While the Menorah (seven-branched lampstand) can be metaphorically linked to the Holy Spirit (Zechariah 4:1-6), there is no explicit biblical connection between the Menorah and the Seven Spirits of Isaiah 11:2. The interpretation presented in this teaching is more of an allegory rather than a clear biblical doctrine.
Context of Revelation: The "Seven Spirits of God" mentioned in Revelation 1:4, 3:1, 4:5, and 5:6 are often interpreted as either (1) a representation of the fullness of the Holy Spirit or (2) seven angelic beings before God's throne (as some scholars suggest). There is no direct evidence linking them to the Menorah in the way this teaching claims.

3. Falsehood: "Seven is also Yahweh’s number of divine completion. We become a complete Saint of Yahweh when we live from the seven spirits."

Biblical Issue: The idea that we "become a complete Saint of Yahweh" by living from the seven spirits is not biblically stated. While seven does symbolize completion in biblical numerology, believers are made complete in Christ alone (Colossians 2:10), not through attaining these seven attributes. Our completeness comes through justification by faith in Jesus Christ, not by living out seven specific aspects of the Spirit.

4. Sexist and Unbiblical Assertion About Women in Leadership**

Misinterpretation of Scripture: The teaching states:
"Not only do we have women IN leadership positions contrary to Paul’s instructions in 1 Timothy 2 and Titus 1, but we also have women in the background directing the actions of men in leadership. Yahweh will not bless this phenomenon."
- This oversimplifies Paul's instructions and ignores the broader biblical context. Paul does address order in church leadership in passages like 1 Timothy 2:12-15 and Titus 1, but women are not universally barred from all leadership roles. The Bible highlights female leaders such as:
  - Deborah (Judges 4-5) – a prophetess and judge over Israel.
  - Priscilla (Acts 18:26) – who, alongside her husband Aquila, instructed Apollos in the faith.
  - Phoebe (Romans 16:1-2) – a deacon in the early church.
  - Junia (Romans 16:7) – described as "outstanding among the apostles."
- The rigid stance against women in leadership contradicts the biblical precedent of God using women for significant roles in His kingdom.

5. Unbiblical View of the Social Gospel and Works

The author states:
"I see most 'Christians' defaulting to a social gospel of works, where the seven spirits are absent and replaced by counterfeit spirits."
Issue: While salvation is not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9), believers are called to good works (James 2:14-26, Matthew 25:35-40). The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) involves both preaching the Gospel and demonstrating Christ’s love through actions. The "social gospel" alone is insufficient for salvation, but genuine faith is always accompanied by works (James 2:17). Dismissing acts of compassion as "counterfeit spirits" contradicts Jesus’ own teachings.

6. The Use of a Personal Story to Generalize and Undermine Women

The story about a pastor's wife leaving him is emotionally charged but does not provide a full picture. The teaching generalizes women as domineering and implies that this is the cause of leadership issues in the church.
Biblical issue: While marriage struggles exist, the Bible calls for mutual submission in marriage (Ephesians 5:21-33). Husbands are called to love their wives sacrificially, and wives are called to respect their husbands—but one isolated story does not define biblical truth.

Conclusion: Falsehoods in This Teaching

✅ What is True?

The Seven Spirits of God are mentioned in Isaiah 11:2 and Revelation.
The Menorah can symbolize God's light and presence but is not necessarily linked to Isaiah 11:2.
Seven is a biblical number of completion (but not as defined in this teaching).
Christ is central to redemption and will return as King.

❌ What is False?

Born-again believers do not "possess" the Seven Spirits of Yahweh as an identity.
The Menorah is not explicitly tied to the Seven Spirits in Scripture.
Believers are complete in Christ, not by "living from the Seven Spirits."
Women in leadership are not unbiblical—scripture provides examples of godly women leading. (But NOT as a pastor)
Dismissing social works contradicts the biblical call to serve others.
Using an isolated anecdote to blame women for the decline of male leadership is unbiblical and misleading.

This teaching mixes truth with misleading interpretations, unbiblical gender roles, and allegorical connections that are not directly supported by Scripture.