The Holy Bible Expounded

THE KEYS TO UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY PART 4

2010-12-21T00:21:00.013+08:00

In the message of the Holy Scriptures many symbols were used to represent the object concepts such as adultery and harlotry as being unfaithful in covenants, beast as 'worldly' nations, etc. These symbols are used to represents concepts, attitudes, attributes, personages or entities. This is a common practice in every human language which uses of the various illustrative representations in figure of speech to more effective get the message across to the intended recipients.

Here we will discuss some of the symbols used in the records of the Holy Scriptures. We will however not discuss those used in direct metaphors as those are common usage and no interpretation of what the symbols represent are needed. Be aware that symbols were also expressed as their literal meanings. For an example a mountain might be referred to symbolically mean a nation but it was also used in its literal concept as a physical mountain. Also be sure to understand that they are no magical or special powers inherent in these symbols and numbers. Neither is there any inherent evil or good in those symbols, they were just symbols use in communication. Their sole purpose was to more graphically convey the Bible message concepts so the Elect of GOD can understand the working out of the will and purpose of GOD for mankind. For this very same reason many visions given by GOD were in symbols.

The earliest point in the Bible where symbols were used was in Genesis 2.

Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished. And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made.
Genesis 2:1 – 3

Here the number Seven was used to denote complete, completely or completeness. The seven day week is also representative of the seven thousand years plan of GOD for all mankind to be made perfect or failing which (through disobedience) to be totally destroyed. You can read more about this seven thousand years plan in the chapter 'The Sabbath And The Ordained Feasts' of this book. Multiples of seven (Matthew 18:21 - 22) were also used as amplification, intensification or magnification of the same complete and completely concept.

Following that we have the two literal trees which were symbolic of life and death. The Tree of Life and The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. I won’t further discuss these as I have already covered them in the Genesis chapter of this book.

Next we have the serpent. In the Genesis chapter of the book I had explained that the serpent who spoke with Eve was not Satan appearing in the form of a snake but that a serpent was used by Satan to clandestinely get to Eve. But because he did so, the serpent became a symbol used to represent Satan.

Another symbol used to reference Satan was another beast, a dragon (Revelation 12:9). Elsewhere too the symbol of a mysterious animal was used as a reference to Satan and that was Leviathan (Isaiah 27:1).

Satan was also referenced with the terms: the adversary (1 Peter 5:8), the enemy (Matthew 13:28, 39), the father of lies (Ephesians 2:2), the god of this age (2 Corinthians 4:4), the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2), the serpent of old (Revelation 12:9; 20:2), the wicked one (Matthew 13:19, 38).

We won’t look at the dream symbols of the Pharaoh of Egypt as those do not have a significant bearing on the focus and main message of the Bible.

Other Symbols.

The seven Holy Days or Feasts of GOD represent respectively:
1. The instituting of the New Testament Covenant in the Passover. JESUS being the very expression of this Passover.
2. The need for Christians to be without sins or to remove sins from ourselves. During this seven day period, yeast (leaven particularly but also other 'leavening' agents) is used to symbolize sins particularly pride.
3. The founding of the Church of GOD which also represent the Elect who are to be 'Frst Fruits' to GOD just as CHRIST is the first of these First Fruits.
4. The Day of the LORD which is JESUS CHRIST second advent to destroy the wicked.
5. The imprisonment of Satan for a thousand years.
6. The thousand years of CHRIST rule.
7. Lastly the judgment of Satan and all the wicked. This is also the period where all of mankind who had ever lived will be resurrected back to life for judgment and to be offered the grace that comes through the New and Everlasting Passover Covenant.

The golden statue of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream symbolized a track of GOD’s plan involving four world ruling empire that culminates with GOD setting up HIS Kingdom on earth to rule over man for a thousand years and beyond.

The four horseman of the Apocalypse. These four horsemen symbolized all the out-of-the-normal causes of death and suffering on the earth. This represent respectively: pagan religious proliferation particularly counterfeit Christianity (Matthew 24:4 – 5); wars and conflicts; famines; and pestilence and death by other ‘non natural’ causes. In concept all the four horsemen represent the death toll or lost of human life resulting from all these four causes.

Adultery: The Spiritual concept when referencing the nation or people of GOD is the worship of idols or pagan deities, or having alliances with pagan nations for protection or mutual defence. Conceptually it is looking to and seeking prosperity and security from those other than GOD. The concept is that of unfaithfulness to GOD as a wife by covenant is towards a husband.

Beast: Pagan nation or empire or its king.

Blindness: Ignorance and/or stupidity.

Cup: Portion in life or portion given or assigned by GOD either as reward or punishment (judgment).

Eagle’s wings: Through GOD miraculous purpose, providence, intervention or deliverance.

Flood: Army.

Fornication: See also adultery. Fornication has a slightly different context from adultery in that it referenced the betrothed or unmarried maiden rather than the wife. It also references the practices of those who are pretenders or are false disciples or are false leaders and also a counterfeit church or churches. The Church of GOD is the betrothed of JESUS and will 'marry' HIM at HIS return (Revelation 19:7). This is from a Spiritual context (Ephesians 5:31 - 32). In the New Testament peiod 'fornication' is the term used to reference all those who make use of the name of the JESUS CHRIST but are not faithful to HIM.

Garment or clothing: The Righteousness of GOD or the lack of. This depends on the garment.

Generation: A prophetic generation is equivalent to a hundred years. And a literal (from Biblical perspective) is one hundred and twenty years.

Goats: Represents man (includes woman) who are rebelliousness, self centered and individualistic.

Harlot: A prostitute who pretends to be a faithful betrothed virgin. A whore who counterfeits herself as a faithful wife or as a faithful betrothed virgin.

Harlotry: The people of GOD who commits Spiritual adultery by having alliances with pagan nations for security or advancement, or who worship pagan deities or participate in pagan religious practices.

Horn: Power or ruling authority. Also refers to a king or political ruler in the context of the one who exercise or yield the authority.

King: The king and the nation are synonymous. Nation also includes the citizenry. From a Biblical perspective the focus is on the one yielding authority.

Lamb: JESUS CHRIST as the sacrifice of GOD to redeem man.

Mountain and hill: Kingdom or nation great and small.

Sheep: Meekness. Represent personages who obey GOD or are submissive. Generally it is also used to refer to all men (includes women) who had or have convenanted with GOD to accept HIM as GOD.

Sea and water: Nations of men. This is where the term 'sea of humanity' comes from. Water is also use to represent the HOLY SPIRIT of GOD as also is the Tree of Life.

Trees: Righteous people oF GOD.

Virgin: Undefiled people or Church of GOD.

Woman: The nation of GOD (wife) or Church of GOD (betrothed virgin).

Colors.

White: Purity.

Purple: Royalty.

Scarlet or crimson: Sin or wickedness.

Other Numbers.

One: GOD.

Ten: Comprehensiveness and thoroughness.

Twelve: This number and its numerical multiple is representative of the Nation or Government or Kingdom of GOD.

Forty: A symbolic hour usually as that of trial or testing or proofing. Forty years is the equivalent to one hour in the timeframe for the age of man.

There are many other symbols used in the Holy Scriptures. I have only covered those that have greater significant to the main message focus. If you so wish you can research for the others on the internet. Be careful to double check thoroughly with the Holy Scriptures and to avoid those published by the masters and disciples of the Christmas religion and other Antichrist religions as these would probably be twisted mixing truth with lies to mislead you from getting the true understanding of what is written in the Holy Scriptures.

Other Concepts.

Dualism and Types.

Dualism is a very important key and was used in numerous contexts to help us understand the message of the Christian Bible. Dualism does not necessary mean two instances of the same or similar expression. It means there are types to an expression and the actual expression itself. It is a principle of two or more fulfilment of a Bible event, personality or prophecy, with one being the actual and the rest a type of it or a ‘shadow’ of it, having a similar or parallel context or concept in fulfillment. JESUS CHRIST was a type of Adam, the first man (1 Corinthians 15:47). The Passover instituted during the time when Israelites were enslaved in Egypt was a type of the New Covenant Passover which JESUS CHRIST would later institute with new symbols to represent HIS flesh and blood before HE suffered. JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF being the Passover LAMB. HE was thus the fulfilment of the Passover lambs that the were killed as part of the first covenant Passover ceremonial sacrifice, the blood of which on their door post spared the first born of Israel when the Angel killed all the first born of Egypt. The Passover lambs sacrificed annually by the Jews during the Passover according to the Law of Moses were a shadow type of which JESUS CHRIST was the substance fulfilment. So the type points to the actual.

Some examples of dualism and type in the Bible:

1. JESUS CHRIST as a type of Adam.
2. The ordained Feast celebrated by the ancient nation of Israel and Judah is a type of the Feast of GOD celebrated by the New Testament Church of GOD.
3. The New Testament Church is a type of the Old Testament assembly of GOD, the ancient nation of Israel.
4. The red sea crossing was a type of baptism for the repentant sinner as also was the flood that drown the antediluvian world.
5. The ancient Israelites coming out of Egypt was a type of the newly converted Christian coming out of sin (repenting). Egypt was here portrayed as a type, for sin.
6. The ancient nations of Israel and Judah were a type of the Elect of GOD today and will be the Elect in the new millennium, the new age of global peace under the rule of JESUS CHRIST.
7. JESUS CHRIST returning to free the modern children of Jacob from their captivities in the nations in the soon coming end of the age is the fulfilment of Moses freeing the ancient Israelites from Egypt.
8. John the Baptist was a type of the ‘Elijah who is to come’ to correct GOD’s people by Covenant before the Great and Terrible Day of the LORD (Malachi 4:5 – 6, 1 – 6).
9. The enslavement of the ancient Israelites by Egypt is a type of the soon coming captivity of the modern day descendents of the Biblical Patriarch, Abrabam, Isaac and Jacob.
10. The deliverance from Egyptian's slavery of the ancient Israelites through Moses and their entering in the Old Covenant with GOD is a type of the freeing of the surviving captives of the modern day descendents of these same Israelites (includes the Jews of today) from their captivity when JESUS CHRIST returns. These modern day descendents will then accept and embrace the New Covenant that was made in JESUS CHRIST's blood in the New Testament Passover Everlasting Covenant.

Dualism is one of the many methods GOD used to illustrate HIS message to HIS Elect. It also demonstrated GOD absolute knowledge and control over events that had taken placed and will again take place in the future.

So far from being a contradiction GOD demonstrated through these accounts that the events that took placed in the past was a type of what is going to happen at the very End of the Age. That proliferation of false religion, resurrections and wars and particularly the persecution and martyrdom of the Elect happened then as a type of a greater actual fulfilment in the very Time of the End.

It has happened before as a type so that should make it much easier to understand when it happens again. The Bible recorded it (the prophecy of it) in advance, human historians recorded it after it had occurred. All this should make it easier to believe too. Shouldn't it?

Called or Named By Their Fruits.
GOD calls things as they are or from what they do. You are what you do. A tree is judge by its fruits. If you sin than you are a sinner. If you commit or do wickedness then you are wicked.

Some examples:
1. Abraham means father of many nations, or someone who populates large numbers.
2. Satan means adversary.
3. Adam - man.
4. Israel – to persevere with GOD.
5. Eve - literary life or living, meaning mother to all living.
6. Angel - an emissary or deputy or one tasked/entrusted with a role, a messenger.

7. Sarah – princess or woman of high nobility because of her faithfulness to GOD and to her husband, Abraham. She literally lived the commandments of GOD calling Abraham, My Lord, exactly as the Scripture of Truth taught (Ephesians 5:22, 3; 1 Peter 3:6).

Deeds and doctrine of the Nicolaitans

The celebration of the purported birthday of JESUS CHRIST and other celebrations purportedly to commemorate some events related to HIM that the Holy Scriptures did not command.

Doctrine of Balaam

To sell or trade the ‘calling’ of GOD for money. It is about loving and serving money or material wealth rather than GOD expressed in the willingness to trade the calling or compromise with the calling of GOD for material things. In the book of Revelation this referred to those converted Christians who were accepting payments from the churches of the Antichrist to celebrate Epiphany and to keep Passover on Easter Sunday.

Blood drink
The counterfeit of the blood of the Passover Covenant represented in the wine of the Passover commemoration.

Food sacrificed to idols.
The counterfeit of the Passover Covenant.

GOD, LORD, LORD GOD, ALMIGHTY GOD, etc.
The word translated as GOD comes from several words. A few refers to GOD only while others refer to roles of personages and includes GOD as definitive of HIS role as a ruler or judge or master. Words such as rock are also use in symbolic representation illustrative of HIS attribute. It is important to understand that common and proper names used in the Holy Scriptures are definitives. See also 'Called or Named By Their Fruits' entry above.

The King and his people or nation.

The Bible treats the leader and those led as one. So when a king is referenced it would also include the nation and citizenry under that king. Likewise in referring to a man it includes his direct family (spouses and children), slaves and bond servants.

Spirit, spirit and spirit.
There are three concepts conveyed in the word 'spirit. There is the Spirit as in the Spirit in man and animals and also Spirit personages as Angels and the HOLY SPIRIT of GOD. The word spirit is also used to denote attitudes, moods and inclinations.

Time concept.

In prophecy a day is equated to an earth year while in the timeframe of GOD for the age of man a day is equated to a thousand earth years. In some illustrative usage and prophecies the reverse of this apply where an earth year is equated to a day.

And The Most Important Keys To Be Able To Understand The Mystery Of GOD.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever.
Psalm 111:10

The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him,
And He will show them His covenant.
Psalm 25:14

Fearing GOD and performing all HIS commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13) are the most important keys to understanding the message of the Bible. As I mentioned earlier GOD is the AUTHOR of the Scripture of Turth and having the right attitude towards HIM to seek and learn from HIM is the main and only way to do so. That is the very reason the masters and disciples of the Christmas religion and all the other antichrist religion can never understand the message of the Bible. That is also the very reason you are reading all this here today.

Next COMMUNICATION AND LINGUISTICS.

THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Back To THE BEGINNING.

Comments and questions on issues of doctrines and facts raised here can be directed to chquah@gmail.com. Only sincere comments and questions seeking clarification and understanding will be entertained.

Note:
1.Words in italic reference titles or proper names where this applies, otherwise these are personal notes to select people who are familiar with them.
2. I have intentionally left out scriptural references (mostly) as anyone who wants to prove or disprove what is written here should read the Bible extensively (yes from cover to cover at least three or more times).
3. The various chapters and articles published here are by no means exhaustive of the doctrines, prophesies, subjects and answers to questions on the scriptures.
4. Scriptures quoted are from New King James Version unless otherwise indicated.
5. Please bear in mind that this stuff here is for foundation understanding and some 'deeper' verses are skipped.
6. The word or term 'man' is used throughout as a reference to man specifically as well as to all mankind (male and female) according to the context in the same way as the Bible used the term.

© Quah 2009 - 2010. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer:
All reference to GOD in this site refers to the CREATOR GOD whose original inspired Words are the basis of the Christian Bible unless otherwise denoted.
All published information on this topic is targeted at the true disciples of the faith, the Elect, not the professed believers. Those of other religious faith who are easily offended are advised not to read any of the blogs entries posted here.
All views and statements are with regard to my personal religious belief and conviction and directed at persons of same faith, religious belief and conviction.
Nonetheless any sincere seeker of the CREATOR of all things should be able to related to and understand the topic, if seeking said CREATOR in truth and humility.
All those who are not interest in, or seeking to know the truth should not read materials and articles by this author in his books or blogs as it will most probably offend their sensitivity.
The author is neither responsible for nor does he approve or endorse any advertisement for subscriptions, products or services advertised in this blog space.

THE KEYS TO UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY PART 3

2010-12-05T01:37:00.008+08:00

After methodology we move on to attitude, the right attitude towards GOD needed to be able to understand the Words of the ALMIGHTY CREATOR GOD.

In the Sermon of the Mount, JESUS CHRIST elaborated on some of the attributes needed to inherit the Kingdom of GOD. Among those things that HE covered are: meekness, being merciful, being humble and being peace loving. And in clear very literal language HE also highlighted the requirement to keep the commandments of GOD over and above the written words to perform the very intent or spirit of those commandments.

Listed below are the attitudes discussed in the Matthew chapter 5 'Sermon of the Mount'.

Verse 3 - poor in spirit refers to the spirit or humble attitudes of those who are poor. Here we have two concepts: one is poverty and the other is spirit or attitude - not spirit as the Holy Spirit or the Spirit in man. This is a time and situation sensitive statement. That means the validity of the statement depends on two factors - time and situation (or circumstance). Why are those who are poor, blessed in the spirit? First being poor means you are in a deprived stated or a state of deprivation. Those who are poor tend to be less arrogant, proud and haughty. They are less affected by what I called the "rocket scientist" syndrome and are more opened to be taught. So it can be said that poor people tends to be less arrogant - generally. Today, however this is not as generally true as before because of the social order of our world that tends to make everyone into a "rocket scientist" wannabe. But nonetheless those who are rich whether these be monetary wealth or knowledge wealth or be in position of power and authority or having an elevated social position tend, to feel superior over those who are lesser endowed. All these are more affected by this universal weakness of the "rocket scientist" syndrome.

The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
Proverbs 28:11

Verse 4 refers to those who are grieved by the pervasive wickedness around them. Now how many are those today who have been so caught up with the abundance of material and sensual recourse of the current world order and through the pursuit of these that they are totally oblivious to the fact that increasingly the social norm of Sodom and Gomorrah is the social value of the nations of the earth. How many have not been lost in partaking in the revelries of the pursuit of life's expediency in deceitful dealings and exploitation of those they can gain an advantage over. Beware the deceitfulness of the human heart (psyche).

And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.”
Luke 12:15

Verse 5 speaks of those with a meek attitude. This contrast against those who are proud, arrogant and haughty. Yes the opposite of the "rocket scientist" syndrome. Those who are opened to to be taught, the very reason the Bereans in the book of Acts (Acts 17:10 - 12) were honoured as being fair minded or noble.

Seek the LORD, all you meek of the earth, Who have upheld His justice. Seek righteousness, seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden In the day of the LORD’s anger.
Zephaniah 2:3

Verse 6 - hunger and thirst for righteous refers to those who ernestly and zealously seek for the righteous of GOD and not those who exalt themselves as the Jewish religious authorities of JESUS CHRIST days did believing themselves (Matthew 15:1 - 9; 23:13 - 15, 23 - 29; Mark 7:1 - 7; Luke 11:38 - 44) the epitome of righteousness and the defining religious standard, exactly as the leaderships among GOD's Elect are doing today (Revelation 3:17 - 18) blinding themselves to their wretchedness, hypocrisy and total lack of any true righteousness.

Verse 7 - merciful refers to being forgiving and compassionate not bearing grudges, not vindictive, not contentious. Contentiousness and vindictiveness are character traits of those who are self righteous hypocrites being proud and arrogant and judgmental (Matthew 12:7) and fully self focused. Meekness and humility are the character traits of those who are forgiving thus merciful, who can empathise with others. They can and do put themselves into others' shoe and know how others are feeling or what others are going through.

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.
Matthew 23:23

Verse 8 - pure in heart refers to those whose mind and heart are not preoccupied with covetousness, contentiousness, pride and all the things that defile (2 Peter 2:4 - 21). A mind and heart oriented towards keeping GOD's commandments and obeying GOD (Deuteronomy 6:5; Psalm 119:172) and not polluted by the lust and wickedness of this age.

And He said, “What comes out of a man, that defiles a man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within and defile a man.”

Mark 7:20 - 23

Verse 9 - peace makers refer to those who seek for peace as opposed to those who are contentious and quarrelsome. Most commonly contentious and quarrelsome people are self centred and usually greedy. Their want are such they need too much.

Verses 10 to 12 - those who are persecuted for righteousness sake refers to those who rather be harmed or even be killed obeying GOD and doing GOD's will then to compromise by worshiping the Beast and keeping Easter, Christmas and the doctrines of the Great Harlot Church.

Verses 13 to 16 highlight the need to be an example to this present wicked generation just as JESUS CHRIST was an example to HIS generation of GOD's way of life, living a life ordered according to the commandments of GOD, seeking and doing GOD's will.

Verses 17 to 20 - here JESUS CHRIST highlighted the fact the HE did not come to abolish or do away with or invalidate the Law and/or the Old Testament Scriptures. HE clearly, literally and plainly stated that HE came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets. HE came to perform, magnify and to put into effect by HIS very life and conduct keeping, performing and obeying all the Laws and Commandments of GOD. HE further stressed that even the least of these commandments must be obeyed (verse 19).

Verse 21 onwards JESUS went on to elaborate on the need to fully obey the very spirit and intent (verse 22, 28, 32, 39, 44) of these commandments going over and beyond the written word of the law to obey GOD keeping all HIS commandments (verse 48).

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

Matthew Chapter 5 to Chapter 7 highlight the attitude and life orientation needed to inherit the Kingdom of GOD.

Next THE KEYS TO UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY PART 4
Part 1 2 3 4

THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Back To THE BEGINNING.

Comments and questions on issues of doctrines and facts raised here can be directed to chquah@gmail.com. Only sincere non malicious comments and questions seeking clarification and understanding will be entertained.

Note:
1.Words in italic reference titles or proper names where this applies, otherwise these are personal notes to select people who are familiar with them.
2. I have intentionally left out scriptural references (mostly) as anyone who wants to prove or disprove what is written here should read the Bible extensively (yes from cover to cover at least three or more times).
3. The various chapters and articles published here are by no means exhaustive of the doctrines, prophesies, subjects and answers to questions on the scriptures.
4. Scriptures quoted are from New King James Version unless otherwise indicated.
5. Please bear in mind that this stuff here is for foundation understanding and some 'deeper' verses are skipped.
6. The word or term 'man' is used throughout as a reference to man specifically as well as to all mankind (male and female) according to the context in the same way as the Bible used the term.

© Quah 2009 - 2010. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer:
All reference to GOD in this site refers to the CREATOR GOD whose original inspired Words are the basis of the Christian Bible unless otherwise denoted.
All published information on this topic is targeted at the true disciples of the faith, the Elect, not the professed believers. Those of other religious faith who are easily offended are advised not to read any of the blogs entries posted here.
All views and statements are with regard to my personal religious belief and conviction and directed at persons of same faith, religious belief and conviction.
Nonetheless any sincere seeker of the CREATOR of all things should be able to related to and understand the topic, if seeking said CREATOR in truth and humility.
All those who are not interest in, or seeking to know the truth should not read materials and articles by this author in his books or blogs as it will most probably offend their sensitivity.
The author is neither responsible for nor does he approve or endorse any advertisement for subscriptions, products or services advertised in this blog space.

THE KEYS TO UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY PART 2

2010-09-16T01:01:00.010+08:00

The whole Bible testified to the Gospel that JESUS CHRIST announced when HE walked as a SON of man. If you have the eyes to see it and the mind to comprehend it, the whole of the Christian Bible is the testimony of this Gospel fully expounded, documented and illustrated in the lives, events and prophecies recorded in the Scripture of Truth.

As I explained earlier and also elsewhere that the bulk of the message of the Christian Bible are not difficult to understand. GOD speaks to us mostly using words, sentence structures, allegories and all the nuances of language current to the time and locale of recording. HE speaks to us on our level (John 3:12).

But because of bad faith (Acts 8:23, 9, 18) the great harlot church together with her daughters have perverted the entirety of the Gospel message thus preventing mankind from availing of the Grace that came through the New and Everlasting Covenant ordained in the Passover ceremony. This covenent was instituted (Luke 22:20; Matthew 26:27 - 28; Mark 14:23 - 24; 1 Corinthians 11:25) by JESUS before HE died to pay the penalty for our sins. Then, as is now, HE commanded us to commemorate it annually on the same Passover day (1 Corinthians 5:7) following the example that HE set, with wine to symbolise HIS blood, shed to redeem us. And unleavened bread to symbolise HIS flesh as the very WORD of GOD. For it is commanded that man shall not live by bread alone but by very WORD that proceeded from the mouth of GOD (Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4).

Before I proceed to list out some of the main keys and the meanings of symbols that the Scripture of Truth uses to convey the message of the Bible, let me quote some key Scriptures that must be used to form the basis and framework to read and study the message of the Bible.

Firstly the Bible defined how it should be read and studied to be understood.

“ Whom will he teach knowledge?
And whom will he make to understand the message?
Those just weaned from milk?
Those just drawn from the breasts?
For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept,
Line upon line, line upon line,
Here a little, there a little.”
Isaiah 28:9 - 10

What that means is that just like all complex subjects we must collate all the material relating to a topic or doctrine to understand that topic and doctrine.

This is not a strange study methodology but a common one use by all investigative students to study complex subjects. First collect all the data that is available and then sort out and collate them. From these then we get an outline before putting all the pieces together to get the full complete picture.

Yet there is a pitfall even to do this very basic of study methodology.

Yet they would not hear.
But the word of the LORD was to them,
“ Precept upon precept, precept upon precept,
Line upon line, line upon line,
Here a little, there a little,”
That they might go and fall backward, and be broken
And snared and caught.
Isaiah 28:12 - 13

Yes if you have a rebellious heart, a deceptive heart that is proud or self righteously arrogant, you will twist every word and precept to your self righteousness, self expediency and agenda just as the disciples of the Christmas religion have been doing for centuries.

Read here how the plain message of the Bible had been twisted because of hastiness and bad faith which have prevented mankind from understanding the simple statements and plain records of the Scripture of Truth.

And here how the Scriptures should not be collated to twist them to suit your agenda and expediency, choosing only those Scriptures that deceptively advance your chosen agenda.

Here is an example of how we can get the correct message using the tried and proven methodology of first getting and collating all the facts. I have chosen for this example a not too difficult subject which as usual as with all the doctrines of the Bible had been distorted and compounded with all sorts of views and interpretations to confuse mankind from understanding what is in reality quite a plain and simple instruction. The doctrinal issue I am going to discuss is: which is the correct day to commemorate the New Everlasting Covenant, the LORD's Passover.

The main reason I am using the LORD's Passover in this example is because it is THE sign that reveals whether a person is a true disciple of JESUS CHRIST and therefore a member of the Elect, the Saints of GOD.

Some have taught that the sign of the true Church of GOD and the true people of GOD is the keeping of the GOD created and hallowed Sabbath. Those who taught such had not undetstood the simpliest thing about the concept of covenant, how the Old Covenant which signature (primary) terms were obeying and performing the Ten Commandments and hallowing the Sabbath day. That Covenant ended when JESUS CHRIST died paying the sins of mankind. The Sabbath however is still the test sign of obedience. And keeping, obeying and performing the Ten Commandment is still required as all covenants that GOD made with man, any man and all man, requires total obedience in faith. To fully understand the Old Covenant and the New Covenant concepts please read the title 'The New Covenant' of this chapter of Bible 101.

The Passover or the correct commemoration of it is the New Covenant 'signature' term just as the that of the Old Covenant with the descendents of the Biblical Patriarch Jacob were the Ten Commandments (Deuteronomy 4:11 - 13; Deuteronomy 5:1 - 5; Exodus 19:4 - 5, 7 - 11; Exodus 20:1, 2 - 17, 22; 24:3 - 8; 34:27 - 28) plus also the hallowing of the Sabbath day (Exodus 31:16 - 17). The was why the children of Israel carried the Arc of Covenant (Deuteronomy 10:1 - 5) which housed the two tablets on which GOD wrote the Ten Commandments.

So today if anyone wants to identify who are the true disciples of JESUS CHRIST they can do so very easily by checking to see if these people are keeping the Passover Covenant exactly as JESUS CHRIST instituted it, on the same day at the same time and in the same prescribed manner using the same material symbols. But do understand the time and the season (Revelation 3:16; 12:17; Luke 21:7; Matthew 16:2 - 3) that today it is harder to correctly identify which of the many of these congregations of GOD's Elect is the one and only true Church of GOD (Revelation 12:14, 17). Read the chapter 'The Elect' of this book if you truly want to do so in sincerity.

For this first very reason I am using the Passover commemoration as an example of the correct methodology to study the Scripture message, collating all the written Scriptures, and through the application of faith in GOD be able to correctly understand it. Not adding or taking away anything from it (Deuteronomy 4:2) or twisting it (2 Peter 3:16; 1 Timothy 1:6 - 7) to say something else altogether through the application of bad faith or ill intent.

Be sure that the main thrust of Satan attacks on GOD's true Church and the true disciples of JESUS CHRIST has always been to prevent them from honouring this Forever Covenant. And that has been the patterns of Satan's attack on the Church and people of GOD right from the beginning of the Apostolic era through all the seven era or periods prophesied in Revelation chapter 2 and 3.

Followed on that Satan attacked the Sabbath to change it, as the hallowing of the Sabbath and correct keeping of it is a key sign of obedience to GOD. I elaborated more on this in the chapter 'The Sabbath and The Holy Days' of this book, so be sure to read this to fully understand the correct manner to keep and hallow the GOD created Sabbath day. Don't be deceived, neither the Jews of today nor an apostate church, that took over the Church of GOD of the Thyatira period, that claims to keep the Sabbath are keeping it as GOD commanded and intended.

For this same reason the Adversary, Satan the Devil, had used his agent to orchestrate the various Councils and Synods called by his disciples after Satan had effectively removed the true Church of GOD from the world's view through the vicious Roman persecutions. The main agenda of this was to both replace the Passover commemoration as instituted by JESUS plus also the GOD created Sabbath with Easter (though it was not called Easter at the time but Passover purportedly to commemorate JESUS resurrection which was of course an outright lie) and Sunday respectively.

And exactly as Satan did then, he had continued to do, attacking the Church of GOD throughout her journey from the Apostolic age to today. The very latest of such attack occurred only some one and a half decades ago from this date 2010 AD. This was when Satan used his agents to manipulate a spiritually and doctrinally week messenger of the Church of GOD to begin doing away with GOD's commandments. When that messenger started to also do away with the Sabbath commandment, GOD sent final correction before taking his life that very same year when he did not repent. The Son of Perdition then took over the Church of GOD turning it apostate. And yes he very swiftly as soon as he was able, did away with the Passover commemoration too replacing it with Easter. This Son of Perdition will be consume (burn up) by JESUS CHRIST at HIS second coming as KINGS OF KINGS AND LORDS OF LORDS.

The Correct Passover Commemoration.

In the Gospel accounts we have the record of JESUS CHRIST instituting the New Covenant Passover with HIS twelve handpicked Apostles although one among them was to prove to be a traitor. This was on the evening of the fourteen of the first month of the Holy Calendar, as the fourteen day begins. These same accounts too are very clear on the material symbols used in this ceremony. All the Gospel account agreed on this so there shouldn't be any complications.

But as is with all the doctrines of GOD, as also the message of the Gospel, Satan uses his agents to distort it to confuse all and sundry so they cannot obey it because they do not have faith to do so. The faith to believe GOD that is.

Even among many, the very many who professed to believe in both the GOD of the Bible and JESUS CHRIST. These same very many who claimed that their salvation is obtained through faith in reality have no faith at all, absolute zero. Because as I have repeatedly shown, they don't really believe in GOD or JESUS CHRIST at all but in someone else altogether. Exactly as Adam and Eve didn't and also the ancient nations of Israel and Judah throughout most of their history as the Scripture of Truth recorded. Neither did the bulk of the people of Jewish faith of JESUS CHRIST's days as a SON of man. Nor among those who claimed the Jewish faith today. None really believed and consequently none really obeyed GOD at all at any time.

And the sorrowful fact is even among the Elect of GOD today, both those in the Church of GOD and those without, few if any truly believe the Scripture of Truth. When you don't believe the very Words of GOD how can you say you believe GOD or JESUS. Is not JESUS the very embodiment of the WORD of GOD? Isn't that the reason, in the Passover commemoration we eat the unleavened bread symbolising HIS Flesh? Is it not written that man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceed from the Mouth of GOD (Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3).

If they truly believe as they claimed how is it then they do not obey. Can you truly say you believe when you will not obey? Tell me what cause do you have if you believe but will not obey? Would not that be the sin of rebellion? To believe and then refused to obey? For this very reason many, very many of GOD's Elect are going into the Tribulation to suffer the wrath of Satan at the hands of the Beast power and of the False Prophet. Just as the ancient nations of Israel and Judah did at the hands of those who hated them.

For the Scripture testified against them of their self expediency (Ezekiel 33:31), self righteous hypocrisy (Revelation 3:17) and lukewarm lack of zeal (Revelation 3:15). Commanding them to repent but none are willing to. But instead chose to twist the scriptures to point to someone else.

The Complications To The Passover Commemoration.

But the Jews of those days however eat the Passover on the fifteen day after sunset ending the fourteenth day.

So what happened here was that many immediately concluded that the Jews kept the correct day and time and that JESUS CHRIST changed the Passover commemoration (the eating of the Passover meal) to a day before. That immediately implied that JESUS came to abolish HIS FATHER's commandments despite the fact that the Gospel account very clearly and simply recorded JESUS CHRIST saying that HE did not come to destroy but to fulfill. So it immediately became implied that JESUS CHRIST lied when HE said HE did not come to destroy but to fulfill.

Can you now see how evil a lack of faith is and why it is written that without faith it is impossible to please GOD? Instead of believing that JESUS CHRIST will correctly commemorate the Passover, many immediately concluded that the Jews would be the one to correctly commemorate it, not even being able to comprehend that near throughout the history of their ancient nation the Jews never did believe nor obey GOD, as were the clear records of the Scripture of Truth. And those of the Jewish faith of today are no different.

The Records of Exodus and Leviticus.

In the Book of Exodus chapter 12 it was recorded that GOD commanded the Israelites through Moses to get ready to observe the Passover. They were to prepare a lamb without blemish for each family on the tenth day of what would be the first month of the year for them. At twilight of the fourteen they were to kill the lambs they had set aside, and to paint their door post with the blood. They were then to eat the roasted meat on the same night because at midnight the angel of LORD would kill all the firstborn of Egypt and passed over the Israelite when he sees the blood on the door post.

So here also it is very clear that the Passover is to be killed and eaten on the fourteen. A similar record is in the Book of Leviticus chapter 23.

Again no complications. But somehow the word evening was interpreted to mean the end of the fourteen instead of the beginning of the fourteen by some, including another man who had made his way to become an elder (one with a position of leadership) in the Chruch of GOD. This man later lead a huge following out of the main body of the Church of GOD. This happened not too long ago. I am highlighting this here to make it clear that all such are the agents of Satan because they act to deny the grace that comes through the correct and proper commemorating of the New Testament Covenant. Because breaking this New Forever Covenant (it is forever because JESUS CHRIST is not going to die another time) would void the grace that comes through it as breaking the main term of a covenant any covenant almost invariably voids the whole covenant.

True it was not perfectly clear that when the word 'evening' was used whether it mean the end of the day or the beginning of the day mentioned. Though most times it would mean the beginning there are some occasions where it had referred to the end of the mentioned day.

But reading the whole of the account when it was commanded to the ancient Israelite would had made it abundantly clear. For a start read the full account from Exodus chapter 12. I won't elaborate to explain this here except to quote the relevant Scriptures for your perusal.

“This month shall be your beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year to you. Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying: ‘On the tenth of this month every man shall take for himself a lamb, according to the house of his father, a lamb for a household.
Exodus 12:2 - 3

Now you shall keep it until the fourteenth day of the same month. Then the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it at twilight. And they shall take some of the blood and put it on the two doorposts and on the lintel of the houses where they eat it. Then they shall eat the flesh on that night; roasted in fire, with unleavened bread and with bitter herbs they shall eat it. Do not eat it raw, nor boiled at all with water, but roasted in fire—its head with its legs and its entrails. You shall let none of it remain until morning, and what remains of it until morning you shall burn with fire.
Exodus 12:6 - 10

‘For I will pass through the land of Egypt on that night, and will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD. Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.

‘So this day shall be to you a memorial; and you shall keep it as a feast to the LORD throughout your generations. You shall keep it as a feast by an everlasting ordinance.
Exodus 12:12 - 14

Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel and said to them, “Pick out and take lambs for yourselves according to your families, and kill the Passover lamb. And you shall take a bunch of hyssop, dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and strike the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin. And none of you shall go out of the door of his house until morning.
Exodus 12:21 - 22

And it came to pass at midnight that the LORD struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of livestock. So Pharaoh rose in the night, he, all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt, for there was not a house where there was not one dead.

Then he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, “Rise, go out from among my people, both you and the children of Israel. And go, serve the LORD as you have said. Also take your flocks and your herds, as you have said, and be gone; and bless me also.”
And the Egyptians urged the people, that they might send them out of the land in haste. For they said, “We shall all be dead.” So the people took their dough before it was leavened, having their kneading bowls bound up in their clothes on their shoulders. Now the children of Israel had done according to the word of Moses, and they had asked from the Egyptians articles of silver, articles of gold, and clothing. And the LORD had given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they granted them what they requested. Thus they plundered the Egyptians.
Exodus 12:29 - 36

Then the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, besides children.
Exodus 12:37

Now the sojourn of the children of Israel who lived in Egypt was four hundred and thirty years. And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty years—on that very same day—it came to pass that all the armies of the LORD went out from the land of Egypt. It is a night of solemn observance to the LORD for bringing them out of the land of Egypt. This is that night of the LORD, a solemn observance for all the children of Israel throughout their generations.
Exodus 12:40 - 42

The "Rocket Scientist"

Again a "rocket scientist" may ask, 'What if I kept the Passover commemoration exactly as it had been ordained, on the exact day and time with the exact material symbols and in exactly the prescribed manner? But I did not go through the baptism ceremony and kept none of the Ten Commandments or any of the other things commanded by the Holy Scriptures. Since the Passover commemoration is the the New Covenant sign of a true disciple of JESUS CHRIST, shouldn't I still be entitled to the grace that comes through the observation and commemoration of this New Covenant?'

Again I could answer that question but I won't because the Scripture of Truth already answered it.

Next THE KEYS TO UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY PART 3

PART 1 2 3 4

THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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THE KEYS TO UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY.

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And He said to them, “To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to those who are outside, all things come in parables, so that
‘Seeing they may see and not perceive, And hearing they may hear and not understand;
Lest they should turn, And their sins be forgiven them.’”
Mark 4:11 - 12

Would anyone who read the Bible be able to understand it? From the above verse it would appear that the Scriptures actually said that unless you are a disciple (the 'you' referenced in the above quoted verse) of JESUS CHRIST you won't be able to understand the Bible. Is this true?

Well, yes and no.

The message of the Christian Bible is a simple one. The fact is the central concept of the Bible message can be express in just one word. (I am speaking from the perspective of the English language; you may need more than one word if it were another language).

Many verses of the Christian Bible are straight forward and can easily be understood while others are cryptic. The Old Testament tended to be more cryptic than the New Testament but both have clear cut messages and cryptic ones. The bulk of the Christian Bible contains simple messages and instructions that anyone with minimal intelligence can understand. You don't need to be a rocket scientist to understand the Bible.

For example take this simple passage,

“See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil, in that I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His judgments, that you may live and multiply; and the LORD your God will bless you in the land which you go to possess. But if your heart turns away so that you do not hear, and are drawn away, and worship other gods and serve them, I announce to you today that you shall surely perish; you shall not prolong your days in the land which you cross over the Jordan to go in and possess. I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you may love the LORD your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days; and that you may dwell in the land which the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.”

Deuteronomy 30:15 - 20.

How about the Ten Commandments recorded in both Exodus and Deuteronomy?

Tell me you can't understand those examples I quoted above and I would suggest you go take up English lessons.

Slightly later we will discuss the main problems religious experts and theologians are facing when they read the Ten Commandments and the other clear doctrines of the Bible, why they are clueless what it is all about. Just as they are clueless about the main and central message of the Bible that they have never been able to grasp.

Of course there are also the cryptic verses, passages and messages that are hard if not impossible for the unconverted mind (that is non disciples of JESUS CHRIST) to understand.

Below are a few examples:

Ezekiel 20 verse 45 to verse 49 was spoken to the Jews in Ezekiel's days and they could not make any sense of what Ezekiel was saying to them (verse 49):

Furthermore the word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Son of man, set your face toward the south; preach against the south and prophesy against the forest land, the South, and say to the forest of the South, ‘Hear the word of the LORD! Thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, I will kindle a fire in you, and it shall devour every green tree and every dry tree in you; the blazing flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north shall be scorched by it. All flesh shall see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it shall not be quenched.”’” Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD! They say of me, ‘Does he not speak parables?’”

Some examples of other verses which might seem confusing:

Zechariah 6 verse 8 to 9

‘Hear, O Joshua, the high priest, You and your companions who sit before you, For they are a wondrous sign; For behold, I am bringing forth My Servant the BRANCH. For behold, the stone That I have laid before Joshua: Upon the stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave its inscription,’

Says the LORD of hosts,

Zechariah 6 verse 12 to 13

Then speak to him, saying, ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts, saying: “ Behold, the Man whose name is the BRANCH! From His place He shall branch out, And He shall build the temple of the LORD; Yes, He shall build the temple of the LORD. He shall bear the glory, And shall sit and rule on His throne; So He shall be a priest on His throne, And the counsel of peace shall be between them both.”’

Isaiah 42:19 - 20

Who is blind but My servant, Or deaf as My messenger whom I send? Who is blind as he who is perfect, And blind as the LORD’s servant? Seeing many things, but you do not observe; Opening the ears, but he does not hear

The words and statements on their own are not difficult to understand but not knowing the context makes it impossible to understand what they are referring to. So the reader cannot understand the message that is being conveyed.

Then there are verses and paragraphs that were interlaced with symbols, parodies, allegories and metaphors. Unless you can figure out what these represent or are referring to, you won't be able to interpret them. To be sure the Scripture of Truth itself usually spelled out exactly what these meant most of the time so if you are unhindered by your self expedient agenda or some preconceived ideas you should mostly be able to get these correct. Mostly that is because there is another element that is needed to understand. An element that has a Spiritual dimension (more on this later).

The Three Main Categories.

The messages of the Bible can very broadly be divided into three classifications. One category is instructions, charges and commandments including exhortations, corrections and rebukes.

The second category is basically records of genealogy and people and also: events of the past, events current to that time of recording and events future to the time of recording which we call prophecies. Prophecies have an element of mystery to them as many prophecies are about the milestones events in the Mystery Of the Kingdom Of GOD.

The third can be termed as 'the Mystery of GOD' or the 'Mystery of the Kingdom' or the 'Mystery of the Kingdom of GOD'. These are the same concept. They are primary about GOD's main agenda (purpose) when HE brought the spiritual and physical realm, the heavens and the earth, into existence.

In the Beginning. GOD created the heavens and the earth

Genesis 1:1

Instructions, Charges and Commandments of GOD.

The instructions, charges and commandments are simple and straight forward most of the time. Let us start from the very first recorded instruction to Adam and Eve.

And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, “Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”

Genesis 2:16 - 17.

There should not be any difficulty to that very simple and plain statement. But somehow the clear and simple word translated as 'die' had been twisted to mean 'a forever life in the torment of hell fire' by the disciples of the Christmas religion.

Even the 'mysterious' two trees of the Garden of Eden are very plainly and very simply named such that no one should misunderstand what they represented. The reason they have been misunderstood is that these people just won't believe anything that GOD says (Romans 8:7) so they twist it and add to it until it become something else altogether.

Now this I say, if you are going to put in your own twist to the words of the Scripture of Truth, is it a small wonder that you don't understand anything? If you were to put your own meanings and interpretations to very simple straight forward words that people say there is no way you are going to correctly understand anybody.

Imagine someone saying, 'I got to go now.' and you interpret it to mean, 'I hate your guts'. Or 'We got to do this again sometime.' and you take it to mean that he is looking for an opportune time to murder you. If such is the way you hear every word and interpret them then the best option for you is to become comatose so you neither see nor hear or feel anything.

The Disciples Of The Christmas Religion (hereafter referred to as 'they') And Their Twisting Of The Scriptures.

The Bible recorded, 'The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil'
And they say, 'It is sex'.

Before JESUS CHRIST suffered, exactly on the day of the ordained annually observed day of Passover, HE instituted the new Covenant commanding, 'This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.' and HE added, ' This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.'

So they say, 'We should celebrate and commemorate Easter'.

JESUS CHRIST said,
“Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:17 - 19

So they said, 'you don't have to keep the commandments of GOD (and JESUS CHRIST) anymore because JESUS already fulfilled everything.'

And the Apostle Paul wrote, 'Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God is what matters.'

So they teach, 'You don't have to obey what the Bible commanded to be saved because the Apostle Paul said so. Now all you need to do is just obey the Pope(s) or us'. Because that is exactly what you are doing when you keep Christmas and Easter and Sunday instead of commemorating the Passover and keeping the commandments of GOD and JESUS CHRIST as recorded in the Scripture of Truth.

JESUS CHRIST after HIS resurrection met with HIS eleven remaining Apostles and spoke to them saying,
“All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

So they proclaimed, 'The records of the Bible are hard to understand, just follow and obey what we teach you even if these totally contradict the very words of JESUS CHRIST and all HIS instructions as recorded in the Bible'.

Now, can you see why these theologians and so called experts of the Christmas religion, unless they wiped their minds clear of all these misconceptions and stop their twisted way of reading the message of the Bible, are just not going to understand what it really teaches.

Read here an allegory of who these disciples of the Christmas religion chose to believe.

Genealogy, History, Current Events and Prophecies.

Genealogy, history and current events have no complications to them, except maybe you would need to do a bit of reconciliation between some seemingly disparate accounts. These are not critical to obedience and faith except as important lesson to give us an understanding of what took place. Especially on what went wrong that we might learn lessons from them.

Prophecies however may be slightly confusing as many of them are in parables so you need both a deeper and broader understanding of the whole Biblical framework including the keys to the symbolic language used to portray many of these prophetic messages.

Many prophecies are interlaced between prophecies of different events and time plus also other verses in a poetical structure so deciphering which is which, will need more than just deeper doctrinal understanding but an insight into the general prophetic framework. Many prophecies are filled with symbolism so unless you know what these symbols represent you will have a hard time figuring out what is what. On top of that many prophecies are also in the form of parables so a deep understanding of the framework of GOD plans and how they are being fulfilled is needed to grasp what these prophecies are about.

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The Complications

So from the above you should be able to clearly see that except for Biblical prophecies and the main message of the Gospel, 'The Mystery of Kingdom of GOD', the rest of the Scripture of Truth should not be at all difficult to understand. The reasons these sometimes seem to be confusing is because of the following:

1. Hastiness on the part of the reader or scholar. These are those who are too rash and hasty to thoroughly and diligently study the Scriptures to understand the message. They quickly jump to their own interpreted conclusion, reading verses in isolation without thoroughly cross referencing, collating and first getting a good overview understanding of the whole framework of the Bible message. This is where most serious and sincere students of the Bible go wrong in trying to understand the message of the Bible.

2. Deceptiveness and bad faith on the part of the reader or scholar. These are those who read the Scriptures according to their own self righteous values to impose their own ideas and concept of what is right and wrong, twisting the reading of the Scriptures to their tailored desires and life orientations. This category I call, 'self righteous bigots and hypocrites'. Many apparently "sincere and humble" theologians, religious authorities and experts fall into this category.

5. Losing the forest because of the trees. These rule-based "hare" splitters will never (unless they repent of their "rocket scientist" attitude) be able to understand the Scripture of Truth. Their minds are obsessed with the minute details and they can never see the big picture. If these were mathematicians they would be micro-focused on the one plus one and the two plus two, totally unable to understand the concept of mathematics which incidentally is not so much about numbers but about logic relationship, measurement, computation and quantification of quantifiable units. Yes this category is the 'rule based hair splitter'.

6. "Rocket Scientists". The proud and the arrogant minds cannot accept anything and anyone as superior to them and their reasoning. To their minds and reasoning, the GOD of the Bible is any, some or all of the following: unjust and unfair; dictatorial and exacting, hash and vindictive; sadistic and masochistic. Those of such putrid minds are just adding up their arrogance and sins to the day of their perdition (Malachi 4:1; Jude 1:14 - 15).

7. The greedy gain seekers (1 Timothy 6:9; Jude 1:12, !6, 19). These look and search for things and areas to satisfy their lust and greed. They embraced the religion where they hope to gain material possession, wealth, fame and power. They are similar to those of Point Number 2 above in deceptiveness of heart, but with a slightly different agenda. These are self serving, continually lusting for gain and glory. Together with these are perverts and the carnally driven. These look at everything from the perspective of pandering to the carnal and fleshly desires and passions and they interpret everything according to these drives. I call these the 'gluttonous perverts'.

Now if you happen to fall into and identify with any of the above category or categories I have named above, you will most probably be offended. But if you are truly sincere in your quest for the Truth and in your search to know and understand the CREATOR GOD, the GOD who 'indirectly' authored the Scripture of Truth, you will have to grant that I am right and speaking the Truth, unless of course you choose to twist my words just like the disciples of the Christmas religion have been twisting that of the Holy Scriptures.

Knowledge is empowerment (Genesis 3:17). I have given you the knowledge of the Truth, how you will proceed is up to you, but know for a certainty that GOD will bring all creature into judgment at the appointed time (Hebrew 9:27; Ecclesiastes 11:9; 2 Peter 3:7; Jude 1:6).

As I have said before, nobody gets away with anything (Revelation 22:10 - 12, 14, 15; Matthew 12:41 - 42).

GOD is just and will justly deal with every wicked deed and every infringing word and every act of deception and self expediency committed by every man and woman who have ever lived since the Garden of Eden (Revelation 20:13; Luke 12:48; Matthew 12:36). There will be great weeping and gnashing of teeth (Luke 13:24 - 28) on that great day of GOD's judgment (Revelation 21:7 - 8) when GOD will resurrect every human being who had ever lived for their just punishment (Revelation 22:11; 15).

Prophecies and Mystery of the Kingdom of GOD.

Prophecies are about events that will happen in a time future to the time they were revealed. A telling of an event before it happen, to foretell an event before it occurs. That is the concept of the word.

With Bible prophecies, most of the time until the event happen or come to pass, there is a measure of difficulty to envisage it clearly in terms of both the time and the unfolding (occurring).

For example the prophecies on CHRIST first advent were not completely understood that it would be followed by a second advent in a distant (from our perspective) future. The Scriptures had intended that it be hidden until it is revealed in HIS first advent by CHRIST himself.

After HIS resurrection JESUS appeared to HIS disciples and explained these prophecies to HIS Apostles and disciples before ascending to Heaven. So to us reading these same prophecies today, it is clear there was a first advent to pay the penalty of man's sin, redeeming man from death. And that HE will come a second time for judgment of this generation and to rule over the nations. But over the centuries after the Apostolic time, the Great Harlot church directed by Satan worked to hide this, twisting the account of this second advent so that it became a message of 'going to heaven' for her disciples and to a hell of eternal torment for the rest of mankind when their lives meet its eventual end.

In as much as the message of the Christian Bible is about the Mystery of the Kingdom of GOD, so also the prophecies of the Bible are framed around this message. Many prophecies are intricately linked to the message of the Mystery of the Kingdom. These being the various aspects and perspective of this great overview message, this one central concept of the message of the Bible.

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I will divert here to discuss a little bit about the message of the Bible. I have heard (and read) many views about what religious expert believe the Bible is all about. Most if not all of these say you can't sum up the whole message of the Bible in a sentence much less in a single word. Now I know they are wrong and if you will follow this message here, at the end of it, if you have a truly open mind (as opposed to a closed one), you will see that I am speaking the truth. I am speaking about the single concept that summed up the totality of what the message the Bible is about.

Some has said the Bible message is about salvation. Others about redemption, of GOD trying to save mankind fallen from grace in the Garden of Eden from eternal hell fire.

Others still said that it is about the government of GOD, or family of GOD - that GOD is creating HIS DIVINE FAMILY. The Apostle Paul called it the Mystery of GOD. JESUS CHRIST when HE was a man started HIS ministry preaching the Gospel (or good news) of the Kingdom of GOD.

It is true to a certain extend that the Bible message is about most of these. But these are just the various perspectives or the limited contexts to the overview message of the Christian Bible. The central or overview message concept is about relationship. Not the scientific notion of relationship such as commensalistic, mutualistic or parasitic. Those are just other notions or concepts of relationship or inter species relationships.

The relationship that Bible deals with is interpersonal relationship, such as that one person can have with another. Yes the relationship between GOD and man, father and son, husband and wife, parents and children, between siblings and between neighbours. That in essence is what the Ten Commandments are about.

These (the Ten Commandments) are not a law or legislature for a city or a guild or a business. It is law of interpersonal relationship based on Love. It is a commandment of love, ' You shall love the LORD your GOD with all your heart, all your mind, all your soul and all your strength (commandment 1 to 5) and your neighbour as yourself (commandment 5 to 10).

That was why when GOD brought the first man and woman into existence HE created them in HIS image, male and female. Minds that can have a full meaningful reasoning and love bonded relationship with GOD. And a potential for much more than just that very first basis of man-GOD relationship.

That was also why the very first test for Adam and Eve was the faith test. Whether they would trust GOD and believed HIM, or believed a total stranger who sounded convincing.

It was the same when GOD freed the Israelite from bondage in Egypt. HE tested with HIS Sabbath to proof them if they would have the faith to obey HIM.

Faith is an essential ingredient for a relationship of equals to work. Without faith (or complete trust) in one another it is impossible for two (or more) persons to have a perfect love based relationship.

It is just that simple.

Next THE KEYS TO UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY PART 2.

PART 1 2 3 4

THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Back To THE BEGINNING.

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Note:
1.Words in italic reference titles or proper names where this applies, otherwise these are personal notes to select people who are familiar with them.
2. I have intentionally left out scriptural references (mostly) as anyone who wants to prove or disprove what is written here should read the Bible extensively (yes from cover to cover at least three or more times).
3. The various chapters and articles published here are by no means exhaustive of the doctrines, prophesies, subjects and answers to questions on the scriptures.
4. Scriptures quoted are from New King James Version unless otherwise indicated.
5. Please bear in mind that this stuff here is for foundation understanding and some 'deeper' verses are skipped.
6. The word or term 'man' is used throughout as a reference to man specifically as well as to all mankind (male and female) according to the context in the same way as the Bible used the term.

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CONCEPT, CONTEXT AND PERSPECTIVE.

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Perspective, context and concept are very important to understand any matter particularly in communication of ideas, thoughts, reasoning and instructions. Here is where the bulk of people failed to correctly read the message of the Bible, and that includes true Christians of today. Even among those who are leaders and teachers.

Concepts are notions, ideas or principles. They are the encapsulation or the complete information about a subject or an object. They are the framework and basis to understand any matter. Whenever we try to understand something, we are dealing with concepts, usually many concepts. Every word that we use in communication is an encapsulation of concepts, sometimes of many concepts. If we were to equate everything that exist, the tangible and the abstract, to an object, than concepts would be underlying or defining attribute of these objects in the sense that they carry the complete meanings or full information about a topic, subject or object.

For example the word 'in' carries the meaning of being 'within' something. So the phrase 'moving in' carries the meaning of a motion of going into something.

The words 'big, huge and large' conceptualises size in terms of volume or space coverage, how much space an object occupies. In context it could be used to reference massive, as in appearance. It could be used to reference embodiment, how much is contained within something. It could be used to reference how much resources something will consume or how much resources is been allocated to something. Concepts may be about simple objects or ideas such the example above or it can be very complex and complicated as in for example, the laws of relativity.

Examples of some complex concepts are light, colours, space, time, motion, virtue, perfection, happiness, good and evil, right and wrong, a man, an elephant, an ant colony.

Simple concepts would be terms such as heavy, big, quick, on, out, tall, between, bright, smooth and thin.

Context defines the limits or scope of a discussion or perception. In most times when we talk or discuss a subject or examine an object, we do so within a limited context. If someone were to say, 'I am saddened.' We need to know what the person is referencing. Is he or she saddened by a lost of something valuable or someone close? Or is it because of a certain turn of events or of something that is hoped but did not come through? Or by what is happening around him or her, such as people being uncaring?

Perspective is the view point or position of view when we examine or look at something. Usually this is from one angle or position or location or point. So from the context of perspective we should realise that we are not looking at the whole picture but just one aspect of it.

Concepts

Concept can be described as the complete information or full picture or full scope of a matter. The Biblical message covers many concepts. Many of which are misunderstood, some completely. Here is a list of just a few of the main ones.

1. Grace, Mercy and Favour.
2. Sin.
3. Redemption and Justification.
4. Spirit and spiritual.
5. Faith.
6. Love.
7. Covenant.
8. Life and Death.
9. The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil.
10. Mortality and Immortality.
11. Laws and Commandments.
12. Angels, Demons and Man.
13. Heaven and Heavens. The heavens and the earth.
14. Hell - Hades, Tartarus and Gehenna.
15. Marriage.
16. Book of Life.
17. Predestination.
18. Gospel of the Kingdom of GOD.
19. The Church of GOD.
20. The Elect or Saints of GOD.
21. Time and Space.
22 Righteousness.
23. Evil.
24. Wickedness.
25. Soul and breath.
26. Judgment and Judgment Day.
27. GOD.

Many are the religious experts who go around quoting just a few verses of Scripture and from these build their version of the entire message of the Bible. Many are the Scriptures that have been misquoted and twisted, their true meaning distorted and manipulated to say something else. One of the most misquoted and twisted would be the Epistles of the Apostle Paul.

Let the reader understand this. The writings of the Apostle Paul do not form the foundation of the Christian doctrines but the teachings of JESUS CHRIST do (Matthew 7:24). Even if the writings of the Apostle Paul had not been twisted and manipulated to say what it didn't, they still do not define the teaching of JESUS as documented in the four Gospel accounts. It is the other way round. JESUS CHRIST's teachings are the foundation (1 Corinthians 3:11) of the Gospel message, those of all the other Apostles and Prophets are build upon it. They are additional elaboration and clarification of HIS Gospel message and do not negate, make void or supersede it. (Ephesians 2:20). They do not contradict it, contrary to the lies of the Christmas religion.

Neither should any one who is a disciple of JESUS CHRIST, be teaching, advocating or introducing any doctrines and commandments that are contrary to the message that JESUS CHRIST brought from the FATHER (John 14:24). Any one who teaches or commands such is not Christian but Antichrist. They are the disciples of Satan the Adversary. They work to subvert the Gospel message in order to deny mankind access to true repentance. And through that repentance to receive the Grace that is given by the New Covenant in JESUS CHRIST's blood that HE shed to cleanse us from our sins as HE died on the cross.

An Allegory.

The master of the house charged one of his servants, 'I have important guest for dinner. Take this USD500 and go buy a large and sumptuous meal enough for my eight guest and my family. Make haste as the dinner has to be served exactly at 8pm'.

As the servant was leaving the house, the head servant hurried over to him and said, 'The master charged me to give you this extra USD200 to get exotic fruits for the dessert after dinner. Make sure you are back by 7:30pm and have the dinner totally laid out before 8pm.'

Just as the servant was getting into the small servant's car, a third servant hurried over to him and handling him the keys to one of the master's station wagon said, 'The master sent me to ask you to use this car as all the stuff you will get will be too much to fit into the small car.'

Then when the servant arrived at the market to buy the dinner, a total stranger stops him and said, 'I am a fellow servant and the master has told me to stop you before you buy any food. He wants you to give me the car and all the money as I have been charged to go on a special trip to the next city to buy the master a special gift for his son's birthday.'

Now I ask you, if you were that first servant, what would you do? Would you give all the money entrusted to you to buy dinner to this total stranger who claimed to be a fellow servant? Who would you believe: your master, the chief servant and the third servant or this total stranger who claimed to be a "fellow" servant?'

Now guess who do the masters and disciples of the Christmas religion says you should believe.

Read in 1 Kings Chapter 13, about the man of GOD who allowed himself to be misled by a former Prophet of GOD and disobeyed the instruction of his GOD. This was written specifically for the reason as I have illustrated in the above allegory.

John Chapter 3 verse 16.

Surely the most quoted Christian Scripture would be the book of John Chapter 3 verse 16,
'For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.'

From this verse I will explain very simply and briefing a few of the concepts covered by it. In so doing I will also touch on aspects of perspective and context. These two subjects I will explain separately later. Now do not lose focus, I am teaching and illustrating what are concepts and not teaching the entire message of the Bible. But just one aspect of communication.

Some of the concepts covered in this one verse are as below:
1. GOD.
2. GOD's great love.
3. The world.
4. GOD's giving as in 'GOD gave'.
5. Only begotten.
6. SON.
7. The term 'whoever'.
8. Believing in the SON.
9. Perish.
10. Have.
11 Everlasting.
12. Life.

For God(1) so loved(2) the world(3) that He gave(4) His only begotten(5) Son(6), that whoever(7) believes in Him(8) should not perish(9) but have(10) everlasting(11) life(12).

We shall not discuss all the concepts covered in this one verse but just a few key ones to illustrate that words are the encapsulation of concepts that they are used to convey in communications.

For a start let us look at the concepts encapsulated in the words 'perish, everlasting and life.' In the simplest of context we would know as mortal men and women that we die. There is an end to our life. So whenever we encounter the word 'perish' as it relate to us, we can get the context of a ceasing of life, or of losing or loss of life.

Now contrast the phrase 'should not perish' against 'but have everlasting life.' From that context we would understand that 'perish' here refers to a cessation of life and not a forever life in the torment of hell as has been the twisted teachings of the Christmas religion. Read the book of John chapter 10 verse 28 where this concept is reinforced by a statement from JESUS.

In the New Testament Scriptures, the word 'perish' had been used in several contexts. These are: the losing or lost of something, the destruction or destroying of something, or the coming/bringing/putting to an end of something. So the primary or base concept is that of 'a cessation' or 'an ending' of possession.

'Everlasting' should need no explanation as the concept is that of forever ongoing, having no ending. Therefore, because of our mortality in that every human who had ever lived before us had died, and we in our time expect the same, we should be able to understand that it would mean that there will be no end or unending.

In 2 Corinthians chapter 4 verse 18 the same word everlasting is here translated as 'eternal.' This verse contrasts it against the word 'temporary.' So we should get the idea of a permanent condition or state as oppose to a temporary condition or state. So the primary or base concept expressed in the word translated as either 'everlasting' or 'eternal' is that of a continual state, an unceasing or unending state. That is, the concept of permanence.

Yes there are a few instances where this word is left out or erroneously translated because the translators just have no idea how to fit the word into the context or subject that it qualified or described.

while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:18

I hope you can see the context from the contrast of these words and get the whole picture or over riding percept of comparing life that is temporary against that which is permanent. The word translated as 'life' in the Gospel and New Testament accounts comes mostly from two main Greek words. One of these was used almost exclusively to reference a life that is permanent and was associated with the word eternal and everlasting.

The other word translated as 'life' on the other hand was used almost exclusively to reference one that pertains to the temporary, often also translated in the King James Version of the Bible as soul or breath. The concept here of this word is of a life sustained by this 'breath' or 'drawing of air into the body'.

But the Mystery Babylonian religion that originated from Nimrod's wife had got almost all of religious mankind and even many among those who are professed atheist, deceived into a 'doctrine of the immortal human soul'. In the context of the discussion here on the words 'perish', 'everlasting' and 'life', this could be termed a doctrine of the 'indestructible human soul'.

The almost universal view of religious man for thousands of years prior to the current age of scientific enlightenment has being that the 'immortal' souls of wicked sinners who have died going to a purgatory of eternal punishment, whether these be of physical torture or the forever torment of a burning hellfire. As for those who have lived a pure sinless life, they would on their death ascend to the heaven to live forever where the gods are, some teachings also have that these becoming deities themselves elevating themselves solely by their perfect virtuous lives or selfless sacrifices. Further there had also being this belief of another category of afterlife for those among the less extreme who will continue their lives in another world or realm of the 'after life' neither in purgatory nor as deities.

The Scripture of Truth does not support any such doctrines which are the fabrication of putrid minds that do not know the true CREATOR GOD. The Scriptures plainly state that up to this point in time only GOD has immortality (1 Timothy 6:16) or is indestructible (cannot be harmed or destroyed). More on this in the chapter, 'GOD IS.'

All the Scriptures of the New Testament consistently portrayed two primary concepts in the words translated as life in the Christian Bible; one is temporary and the other permanent. The temporary one ending at death which is the termination, cessation or ending of life and not a continuous life in a hell of eternal torment as are the doctrines that had originated from the Babylonian religions which is sourced to the first family, Adam and Eve, believing or trusting a strange talking serpent in the Garden of Eden rather than the GOD who created them.

' Then the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die.... '
Genesis 3:4

More accurately translated it would say, 'You surely won't die' or 'You definitely won't die' or 'You will surely never die.'

In the doctrine of the Babylonian religions it would read, 'You have an immortal soul'. And that is what near to all the religions of the world teach because their source is the very religion that Nimrod started when he made himself a king to rule over the people leading them to rebel against their CREATOR GOD and KING. All these religions are built on Satan's lie.

Up until today mankind had not believed what GOD said when HE commanded Adam not to eat from that Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil,
' but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die '

They had continued on believing the lie of that serpent until this very day.

Genesis Revisited.

To further illustrate the importance of being able to grasp the central concept of any matter that we need to understand we will revisit the book of Genesis.

Thousand of years have passed since this first book of the Bible have been available and have been read by the followers of the Jewish faith and by those professing Christianity. But most of the writings of this very first book of the Bible had never been fully and truly understood because those who read them have no notion what they are all about. Without understanding the concept, context and perspective of these writing it is no wonder that they couldn't, and instead they turned to their faulty reasoning, coming out with all sorts of erroneous and even ridiculous ideas of what the Genesis Chapter is all about.

Let me list down just a few of these concepts that were either not fully understood or totally misunderstood.

1. The focus of Genesis chapter 1 is more about restoration of the earth and not so much about the creation of the physical universe. For millennia those who read this first chapter had believed that it was describing GOD creating or bringing into existence the physical or material universe.

2. This first chapter is also about the creation of the seven day week which Bible scholars and religious experts never understood, that is why in their translation of the Bible they separated the the creation of the seventh day from the rest the creation week.

3. They also never understood what was meant by the terms image and likeness (as 'in the image of God' and 'according to Our likeness') despite this been repeated a few times. Adam understood it in part when he had his third son Seth. They could not grasp the concept that as each creature was created after its kind, GOD created man after the GOD's kind. That was why JESUS CHRIST was conceived in the womb of a woman and born as a man, a Son of man, after the 'man kind' and not that of an animal kind. Why do you think the word 'kind' was introduced and repeatedly repeated in Genesis chapter 1 verse 24? To emphasize that man was created after the GOD kind. When GOD created mankind HE was not creating a servant or a pet but HIS children, members of HIS family. But it was needful that those who fail to 'qualify' because of distrust and disobedient be destroyed forever, otherwise HIS CREATION will be filled with violence forever. That was why mankind is made from physical matter, 'of dust' for this temporary phase of human existence in our preparatory journey to perfection. Forever perfection.

4. The life of Abraham. Every preacher of the Christian scripture quoted Abraham as the 'Father of the Faithful' but how many actually understood that the account of Abraham's life was that of the creating or making of the 'Father of the Faithful' and not that of GOD looking around and finally finding a faithful man after searching through those many generations.

5. Sex and the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. For thousands of years these two concepts were totally misunderstood. For hundred of years mainstream "Christianity" actually believed and taught the ridiculous lie that sex was the original sin.

6. The fall from grace is not so much a trick by a cunning serpent but a necessary decision that comes from an awareness of what good and evil are. It came about from a failure when there was a very necessary test of faith. A test of whether Adam and Eve would believe and obey GOD when presented with an alternative, even if is a false or invalid alternative.

7. Sons of GOD. The antediluvian world never understood this term and the concept of minds that can understand GOD and be lead by GOD. Minds capable of having a faith based relationship with GOD. So they (those men of the antediluvian world) thought that they were privileged and created superior over women. That was why the term 'daughters of men' was used in that Genesis chapter while the men refer to themselves as sons of GOD.

8. Abel, Enoch and Noah. Here were the very first three prophets of GOD. These three righteous men of the antediluvian world structured their lives according to the way of GOD. They had a right relationship with GOD. It was not a coincidence that the first rigtheous flesh and blood born man was at the very beginning of the age and the second, Enoch lived right in the middle of that age. That age ending with Noah, before GOD sent the flood to destroy all the rest of mankind because of their wickedness.

9. The flood and the antediluvian world. The lifespan of the average man during that age was not nearly a thousand years for no reason. And the reason was not because GOD did not know then how man will conduct their lives and was waiting to see if man would maybe wise up and repent.

10. Nimrod and the rebellion. Nimrod defined the point where mankind cut of themselves off from access to the true GOD, starting first, their own political systems and through it their own religious system. There are many variations and practices of both since then in the society of man. These are the systems that have ruled over mankind until this very day.

11. Life and death. They are just that. Life defines a consciousness and a certain level of awareness of the self. Death is the cessation or end of that consciousness, not an everlasting life in the torment of "hell". I am not advocating that there is no 'Gehenna fire', there is indeed one that will consumed all the wicked. But that will be at the very End of the Age, after the 'second' resurrection when GOD will bring back to life all of mankind who had ever lived for the Final Judgment. Every one will be judged according to the life they had lived (Revelation 20:12 - 13) from all their deeds and words (Matthew 12:36). Every sin and wicked deed, every infringement will be accounted for and the perpetrator justly and fully punished (Mark 12:40; Luke 12:48). No one gets away with anything. GOD is never biased.

12. The Covenants of GOD with Abraham and the promises made in those covenants. Most of promises of these have been ignored or mis-taught, focusing only on just one aspect (the spiritual promise of the one seed) of those covenants which is fulfilled in JESUS CHRIST. The other part of that promised to the physical descendants through Isaac and Israel is totally ignored. GOD will again bring the rest of the descendants of Jacob and his four wives into the New Covenant when JESUS CHRIST return to judge the nations and destroy all the wicked of this present age. Read the Book, 'The End Of The World How It Is Going To Happen' by this author for the full discussion on this.

Context.

When ever we talk about something it is usually in a limited context. If a group of people were discussing something and we joined them in the midst of this discussion, we would need to listen for a little while and to catch a bit of what was being discuss before we would know what the topic of discussion was, or what was being discussed. We all can understand that.

The problem with most who read the Bible is that many times they get the context all wrong. They tend to read a word or a sentence or a paragraph in isolation. Now anyone studying a complex subject or topic can understand that to be able to fully understand it, he or she needs to get the all the materials and concepts that the subject or topic deal with and understand them first.

Here is a few diverse examples of common subjects.
1. Biological reproduction.
2. The mechanics of motion.
3. Energy.
4. Evolution of life.
5. The existence of the physical universe.
6. Nuclear physic.
7. Electricity.

Now does anyone think that he can fully comprehend thoroughly any of the above subjects by just reading or studying one word, one sentence or even one paragraph or just a few pages of the text? Yet in most if not all instances where Bible scholars and so called religious experts of the Judeo-Christian Scriptures have misread and misunderstood the message of the Scriptures, they have done so because they read a few verses and lose track of all the other Scriptures that has a doctrinal relation to that one. They have never to been to grasp the Bible's framework or main overview.

For thousand of years mankind never understood that everything that is happening in the duration of their lifetime, in the unfolding of the years and in the prophecy of the Holy Scriptures that there was a method and a thoroughly planned out purpose that GOD is carrying out.

The so called "fall from grace" was not an event that GOD did not foresee. HE allowed and factored it in HIS 'master-plan' for HIS Family and creation. That was why the seven day week was created before the manipulation and the consequent disobedience. The seven day week is the great over view to the framework of this 'master-plan'. That is why CHRIST was slain before the foundation of this age. GOD was not doing crisis management when HE evicted Adam and Eve out of the Garden of Eden, setting up a flaming sword and stationing Cherubim to guard the way to the Tree of Life.

The only way you can see that is if you had read through the entire Bible before trying to figure out what these first few chapters of Genesis is all about.

Perspective.

Perspective has an element of relativity to it. Because of this, perspective may sometimes not be factually accurate. We say the Sun rises in the morning and sets in the evening. That is from our perspective as an inhabitant of the planet Earth, we see the morning and evening from where we are - as a tiny dot on the surface of the Earth. But we all now know that it is the Earth rotating around the Sun that gives us this day and night, this light and darkness duration from where we are at. Factually in relation to the Earth, in the context of this light and darkness period, the Sun is not the one moving. So you can see that though perspective wise it is not wrong or in error we say the Sun rises in the morning but factually that is not true.

Here is another example. The documented sizes of ants vary from less than a millimetre (mm) to slightly over fifty millimetres. But for many city dwellers (I am speaking from the context of my location, here in Malaysia) their only encounters with ants are those that comes into their apartment or condominium units (here the context in those who live in high rise residences), which are most commonly the tiny Pharaoh ants and Odorous or Ghost ants. These ants are between two to three millimeters in length.

Now when an apartment or condominium dweller comes across an ant that is larger than these such as one that is ten to twelve millimetres he would think of it as a big or large ant. But for me a big ant would be one that is twenty millimetres or longer. So perspective wise when the city dweller says large or big when it refers to ants' sizes he is not necessarily wrong or in error because from his perspective it is big.

When we see an elephant we say it is a big animal but if we were to compare the elephant to blue whale, it would be small. That in essence is perspective.

In the Genesis chapter, I wrote about the perspective of Genesis chapter 1, how that it was a vision given to Moses. The perspective of that vision was from a vantage point on the surface of the planet itself. Without understanding that perspective, man who believed in the GOD of the Bible, Saints and deceived sinners alike had not been able to comprehend the writings in this Genesis chapter, how the light of the first day (morning to evening) was possible since the sun, moon and stars, according to their understanding from their reading, "were only created" on the fourth day.

Also not understanding the context of the first two verses because they read them in isolation from the whole framework of the message of the Bible, they reasoned erroneously that the whole of the material (physical) universe was created in the six twenty-four hour periods of evenings and mornings described in Genesis chapter 1.

These same men split the first chapter of the book of Genesis ending Chapter 1 at the end of the sixth day instead of after the creation of the seventh. They totally did not understand the complete concept of Genesis chapter 1, that in as much as it was about restoration of the earth and the creation of man made in the image of GOD, it was also about the creation of the seven day week and the Sabbath day.

In the book of Leviticus there was this instruction on clean animals (those that GOD has given as food to man, made in the image of G0D) and unclean animals (which man made in the image of GOD, is not to eat as food). Moses giving instructions to the Israelite on this topic mentioned the hare or rabbit as an 'unclean' animal not to be eaten as food. Moses being no rocket scientist mentioned that the hare chew the cud (Leviticus 11:6; Deuteronomy 14:7) which of course it does not. Though not factually accurate, nonetheless hares are correctly classified from the perspective of the Law on clean and unclean animals according to instructions received from Moses.

Mathematics.

From a mathematical perspective, concepts, context and perspective can be defined as: super-set (concept), sub and overlapping sets (context and perspective). See diagram below.

We can also say that concept is the full perspective of a matter. That is viewing or looking at an object from all possible angle, getting the complete detail of it.

The fundamentals to understanding a topic, a subject or an object.

As you can see, reflected in our world today, without grasping these three fundamentals, religious men, both Saints and sinners, who held that the HOLY SCRIPTURES in the Christian Bible are the messages from the CREATOR GOD, had for thousands of years misunderstood much of the Scripture of Truth. They had micro studied these Scriptures focusing on each individual word never being able to grasp that, the context of the sentence mould the meaning of the individual words. The words are there to support and clarified the sentence and not the other way around. The words do not stand on their own. And the sentences structured in paragraphs, sections and chapters are there to convey the message idea or concept.

Today with the frequent talk of 'adding value' we should be very familiar and be able to grasp this concept conveyed in this sentence: 'The whole is greater than the total value of its component parts'.

In much of communication, ideas or concepts are the main message that we are trying to get across to the other parties. These may be simple concepts such as an instruction to switch off the light before leaving the house or a notification on where we will be at a certain time. They may also be complex concepts such as how to set up an assembly line to manufacture space shuttles or the full details of our itinerary and agenda in a working trip to solicit for support to fight global environment pollution.

But words and sentences are mostly linear so we need to have elaborate strings of these to paint the multidimensional concepts that we want to convey. It is a bit like trying to construct a three dimension object when your construction materials are only two dimensional. Try for example to paint a painting with just words to a person who has not seen the painting before such that he or she will have a full complete picture of that painting accurately in his or her mind. That is not easy even if it is possible. How about trying to illustrate with words the interior of a large shopping mall to a person from a remote jungle settlement who have never in their whole been outside of that jungle. Do you think that just words alone are going to be able to do the job?

Again try conveying that to a man who has been blind since birth and had never had the notion of a visual realm. That is how it would be if you have to teach the concepts of the Bible to "rocket scientists", men and women so puffed up by their superior intellect and knowledge that they think they know and understand all things in that if they can't understand how something can be, it therefore cannot be.

Next THE KEYS TO UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY.

THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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Note:
1.Words in italic reference titles or proper names where this applies, otherwise these are personal notes to select people who are familiar with them.
2. I have intentionally left out scriptural references (mostly) as anyone who wants to prove or disprove what is written here should read the Bible extensively (yes from cover to cover at least three or more times).
3. The various chapters and articles published here are by no means exhaustive of the doctrines, prophesies, subjects and answers to questions on the scriptures.
4. Scriptures quoted are from New King James Version unless otherwise indicated.
5. Please bear in mind that this stuff here is for foundation understanding and some 'deeper' verses are skipped.
6. The word or term 'man' is used throughout as a reference to man specifically as well as to all mankind (male and female) according to the context in the same way as the Bible used the term.

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PRAYER, FASTING AND DILIGENT STUDIES.

2010-06-06T05:23:00.090+08:00

Now if you have decided to repent and to turn from all you ways to seek GOD's will and seek to obey HIS voice keeping HIS commandments, charges and instructions. Where do you start? For a start read this blog title very carefully and thoroughly making sure you are clear on all the instructions and cautions.

Prayer is the channel of communication that GOD made available to all who seek HIM (Psalm 20:27). It is the first and proper channel to address GOD WHOM we do no see. In prayer we express our belief in HIM submitting our request and supplications, acknowledging HIM as our GOD and MAKER, the ONE who has absolute power, authority and right over us. Prayer is a form of worship.

Abraham the Father of the Faithful prayed (Genesis 20:7, 17). Moses the Prophet of GOD prayed (Exodus 33:13; 34:9). Samuel the Prophet prayed (1 Samuel 12:23). David a man after GOD's own heart prayed (2 Samuel 24:10). Solomon the wisest man who ever lived prayed (1 Kings 8:28). Noah (Genesis 8:20), Daniel (Daniel 6:10) and Job (Job 10:9), three of the most righteous of men prayed.

JESUS CHRIST prayed (Matthew 14:23; 19:13; 26:39; Mark 1:35; 6:46; 14:39; Luke 11:1; John 17:9, 20). And JESUS CHRIST taught that all man should pray and not lose heart,
' Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’ And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I do not fear God nor regard man, yet because this widow troubles me I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.’”
Then the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge said. And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? '
Luke 18:1 - 7

And JESUS CHRIST taught the same thing (Matthew 21:13) to the Old Testament nations of Judah and Israel,
' Even them I will bring to My holy mountain, And make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices Will be accepted on My altar; For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.” '
Isaiah 58:7

But if you are a person who had never believed in any god before, or a person who do not know the true GOD WHO created all things, how would you address your prayer? And how should you pray? Who do you address?

How about if you were a convert to another religion, one of the many religions of this world? What if you were a convert to the Christmas religion, either the mother church or one of the many daughter churches. Or even another antichrist religion as indeed there are many Antichrist religions (1 John 2:18 second part) in the world aside from the Christmas religion?

If you are already a convert to the true Christianity, a baptised member of the Church of GOD, do you have to do anything? See the answer at the end of this title.

How do you address a GOD that you have never known?

First if you have not done so before and not done so yet, start reading the Bible. There are many translations of the Christian Bible out there. Some are fairly accurate translations, others are totally useless as a vehicle to learn about the true GOD because they had been so totally interpreted by the views and beliefs of those who translated them. So in choosing a Bible to start with - yes if you are serious about learning the truth about the GOD of the Bible you will, over time need to reference more than one translation - chose one that sticks as closely as possible to the original words of the Holy Scriptures.

In the first reading don't be too meticulous examining every word and cross referencing all over the various Scriptures and passages. Do an overview reading to get the main 'story' line or the whole framework of the Word of GOD (both the Old Testament and the New Testament). Do the same in a second reading and even a third if desired. All these should provide you with a basis to understand the GOD of the Bible, Who HE is and what HE instructed, commanded and taught. Very important at this point is not to read materials from other sources (yet) as these might mislead you. Material published by this author is naturally an exception, unless you do not think you can trust this author which is your prerogative.

Even as you begin to read the Word of GOD recorded in the Holy Scriptures and translated into the Christian Bible of today, you must begin to pray. In prayer one very important thing is sincerity and seeking for truth. Nothing is hidden from GOD and indeed nothing can be. If you have never known the GOD of the Bible start your first prayer on that acknowledgment. Pray to the GOD of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob as recorded in the words of the Bible. Pray to the GOD and FATHER of the JESUS that the four gospel accounts in the Bible documented. The GOD of the Bible is a merciful and compassionate GOD WHO created us that HE may be our GOD and a FATHER to us.

Do not pray to a god that you, on your own reasoning and logic had conceptualised in your mind. If you do you are only praying to a god of your creation, just like the wood, metal and stone images that many people of the world pray to.

In prayer humble yourself, do not lie and seek to justify yourself in any manner but in all prayers seek for the truth. If need be, go through all things you are going to pray about before falling on your knees to pray.

A first prayer should cover the following:
1. Acknowledge GOD as your owner and master. HE has absolute right over you whether you accept it or not.
2. Humble yourself and realise that you are really nothing more than just another meaningless microscopic cosmic dust being blown in the winds of space and time. Thank GOD and give praise and glory to HIM that HE had created you for an awesome forever future if you would only submit completely to trust HIM, to be lead by HIM totally, without resisting.
3.Confess that you are a sinner and pray for forgiveness. Full details of all your sins do not need to be presented. This however does not mean that you should be unclear yourself about your sins and failings that are evident to you. Overtime you will learn and become acquainted with more and more sins in yourself. The first step to overcoming (repenting) is to be clear on what you need to overcome before you can even get into the methodology and discipline (not to mention the Spirit) needed to do so.
4. Submit yourself to be lead by GOD asking HIM to direct you in seeking HIM.
5. Ask that HE purge you of sin and self deceptiveness. Once you have been baptised, ask for the application of the blood that JESUS CHRIST shield as HE died on our behalf, to cleanse and purify you of sin.
6. First prayers and all prayers should be to seek GOD's righteousness, will and Kingdom. Any and every other request and supplication should be framed by these.
7. Be watchful and extra vigilant against the deceitfully of the heart. GOD is a GOD of Truth there is no falsehood with HIM.

Pray regularly and often. There have been many lies advanced about prayer to GOD most of this framed erroneously by the belief that GOD made unconditional promises to forgive, to heal, to hear, to grant and to bestow. Nearly all the promises made by GOD recorded in the Scripture of Truth are covenants' promises. Covenants are binding agreements by which both parties need to perform the terms of the covenant. There are of course exception to these. And they are just that, exceptions not the usual or common.

Fasting.

JESUS CHRIST fasted (Matthew 4:2). The Old Testament prophets fasted (Exodus 34:28; Deuteronomy 9:18; 2 Samuel 12:16; Daniel 9:3; Esther 4:15-17 ). The Apostles of JESUS CHRIST fasted. But not the fast of the Christmas religion.

Regular fasting is an important aspect in the life of a true Christian. Fasting in the Scriptures refers to a period of going without food and water (solids and liquids for those who need to split hairs). The period can be anything from part of a day to several days. Usually a fast is for a 24 hour day and may extend up to three days. Prolong fasting of more than that are for very very unusual situation and not recommended for new babes in CHRIST. Most fast is for a 24 hour period usually starting at sunset, which is the beginning of a new day according to the Scripture of Truth. The current global system of starting a new day at midnight originated from the Babylonian Mystery religion just as is the starting of a new year in the middle of winter (for those countries that has four seasons) on January 1.

Fasting is both a special appeal to GOD as well as an expression of faith to rely on GOD rather than physical sustenance. It is not a vehicle to show off your righteousness or religiousness. Nor is it a tool to manipulate GOD to give you what you want or is asking for. Beware that you are not snared by these.

If you have never fasted before in your life you might want to spend a day or two preparing yourself both spiritually (attitude) and physically for the fast.

During the day of fasting try to minimise your activities and focus on prayer, meditation and Bible study. A fast is a symbolic denial of the self so keep your heart and mind away from all things that panders to the self.

Baptism.

After getting to know the Bible and understanding its real message the next logical step is to make a decision whether you believe the message of the Bible and the GOD of the Bible. Following on that is whether you choose to obey GOD and to align your life according to the CREATOR GOD's purpose and plan for you in HIS family. The GOD of the Bible requires all man (mankind) to make a choice. A choice to submit and obey GOD or to go on their own way as the whole world of mankind has since the Garden of Eden.

At this point some "rocket scientists" may ask, 'What if I do not believe the message of the Bible and the GOD of the Bible?' I could answer that question but I won't because there comes a point when you just have to leave "rocket scientists" to their own devices.

Numerous are the times in our lives when we have to make temporary or provisionally decisions because we don't have all the information we need to make a final decision, and the situation requires either an immediate or an urgent decision. Other times the decision we have to make are not critical, as in life changing, so we can afford to make momentary or a non thoroughly thought through decision. But a decision to repent and turn to GOD seeking HIS will, to obey HIM as your GOD is not such a decision.

Now I am not saying that a decision to repent and turn your life from that of self expediency and rebellion against your CREATOR and MAKER is not a compulsory requirement. I am saying you have a choice, a choice of life (forever life) or of death, forever death (Deuteronomy 30:19).

The decision you are going to make have a forever consequence for you. That is why you must be very clear on what it involves, which is the steadfast forever commitment on your part and the certainty in you heart and mind. That is why you must thoroughly study the Bible and continue to do so, in order that you know the GOD of the Bible and not be like the disciples of the Christmas religion who neither understand the Bible nor know the CREATOR GOD whose Words are the translated text of the Christian Bible.

For those who are ready and want to make a commitment to change their lives direction and focus, these are the things you need to understand and be very clear on before you take that step to acknowledge the absolute right and authority of the ALMIGHTY CREATOR GOD over you and your commitment to completely, totally and absolutely trust, obey and depend on HIM.

Number One.
GOD created you and everything else that exist. HE owns you whether you accept it or not. Every possible thing that exist is HIS property. That means HE can do what ever HE will with them and none can question that. HE has absolute rights over everything including every man, woman, child and angel. That is the first thing you must understand and accept absolutely.

Number Two.
GOD created man to have the potential to be born into HIS DIVINE Family. This is via the begettal of GOD's HOLY SPIRIT (GOD'S HOLY SEED). That was and is GOD's unchanging purpose when HE first created Adam and Eve. The commitment you will make in baptism will see you one day born into GOD's DIVINE family in a 'resurrection' (a coming back to life, after you have died, as a Spirit being) or a 'quickening' (if you are alive, an instantaneous change from being a physical fresh and blood human being to a fully Spirit being). For all those call since the beginning until then this will happen at the return of JESUS CHRIST when the 'last trumpet' sounds. This inheritance is far superior to that of the angels of heaven, if you stay the course and not give up (on your commitment to GOD to obey HIM as your GOD). Angels do not have immortality but you will. In the face of such an awesome future don't expect the journey to be easy. Top athletes train their body relentlessly to be at the top of their field and all that they can attain to is a fleeting momentary glory. The glory you can attain to as a Son of GOD is far far greater and it is forever.

Number Three.
Once you have made that commitment of undergoing baptism there can be no turning back or faltering. Forever shame awaits all who falter. Forever death all those who turn back. Do not treat this lightly. This is one decision that will change your future forever either way, you really don't want to screw it up.

Do not be insincere to enter into your covenant with GOD in bad faith. This the ancient Israelite who came out of Egypt did, that was why they all died in the wilderness and never entered into the promise land, all those twenty years and older except for Joshua and Caleb. They were insincere in their commitment to the covenant they made to be a special people who worship the CREATOR GOD. They saw the promises of blessings and being protected by HIM from their enemies. But they were not prepared to fulfill their obligation of obeying GOD and keeping all HIS commandments, charges, instructions and obeying HIS voice. Because of bad faith they were unable to love HIM (Deuteronomy 6:5; 10:12; 11:13 - 14; 13:4; Joshua 22:5), their GOD, BENEFACTOR and DEFENDER. So they all perished in the wilderness. And most of their dependents, generation after generation did likewise and suffered a similar fate.

Number Four.
The commitment you will make is not just only to obey GOD absolutely, but to have faith in GOD, to love HIM. To hold on the belief that GOD loves you and wants only good things for you, even when everything appears to be going against you, even when all manner of evil and harm are falling upon you like hailstones in a hail storm. And on that faith to walk against all signs and indications to the contrary, against all threat and danger and temptation. Clinging on to the faith that can see you walk on water, move mountains, walk into burning inferno (Romans 8:18). Faith is very simple but hardly easy.

Do not be deceived or act deceitfully. If you can't commit to the requirement of the Everlasting Covenant do not enter into it. JESUS CHRIST requires all HIS disciples to endure persecution including imprisonment, torture and death to obey, keep and perform all HIS commandments, charges and instructions. All these are clearly written in the Christian Bible and the Jewish Scriptures. The requirement is the same as with the ancient Israelite which is and has been to love GOD with all your heart, mind, soul (life) and strength. In simple English it means, 'To love GOD unreservedly, without reservation, without holding back anything at all'. Not persecution, torture, harm or death should prevent or hinder you from loving and obeying GOD absolutely'.

The promises is a forever inheritance of immortality with immense power and authority to rule over all things. Yes everything forever. Man throughout the thousand of years of human history have strive harder and gave up more for alot less. All they could attend to were the temporary glory, fame and power that perish together with them. You, if you enter into and continue on in this Everlasting Covenant in this life will inherit the Kingdom, to have the Life and Glory of GOD, yielding the power that GOD yields (Romans 8:18; 1 Corinthians 2:9). GOD is infinitely wise and knows better than to give such glory and power to any self expediently wicked person or any cowardly wimp or any self centred self seeking parasite (Revelation 21:8).

All who attain to the first resurrection as the First Fruits to GOD will rule under and with JESUS CHRIST and HIS FATHER (Daniel 7:22, 27; Matthew 25:34; Jude 1:14; Revelation 5:10; 20:4, 6). Ruling over everything forever (Hebrew 2:5; 1 Corinthians 6:2 - 3), including the angels and over the rest of all mankind who will attain to eternal life at the Final Judgment. This is not a temporary inheritance or wealth that perishes with time and the using (Matthew 16:19 - 20).

Number Five.
Once you have made the commitment by seeking and going through with the baptism ceremony, realise that this is just the very first step to a life's journey of faith in GOD. Be aware of all the pitfalls of this life and this world. Commit yourself to a pattern of regular prayer, diligent study of the Scriptures, regular fasting to learn the Word of GOD that it might be the framework for the conduct of your life (Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4; 7:24 - 27; Luke 4:4), to produce the good works that will build you to the Day of the LORD JESUS CHRIST. Put all these knowledge into the conduct of your life (Matthew 7:24), seeking GOD's righteousness and Kingdom. This is what GOD's will is for you (Matthew 7:21 - 24). That you should set as your primary focus, and first and over riding priority to establish every thing you do (work and words) to align them with GOD's will that they might advance you towards that goal of everlasting glory.

Number Six.
Do not be shaken by anything. In your life journey as a Saint and Elect of GOD there are going to many trials and tests and temptations. At times you are going to become very confused. Cling on to the things you know for a certainty (Deuteronomy 30:20). That is why it is so important for you to know the GOD of the Bible. GOD is an unchanging faithful and trustworthy GOD WHO never goes back on HIS Word and HIS commitment to you (Psalm 89:34; Judges 2:1). The only one who can fail in your covenant with GOD is you. It is not GOD's will that you should fail (Matthew 18:14).

Obedience is the main thing. In it you demonstrate your faith in GOD exactly as Abraham did (Genesis 26:5). That is why it is very important for you to study the Bible thoroughly so that you may know the commandments, judgment, statutes, percepts and all the Words of GOD. They are your anchor to HIS way and the framework to seeking and knowing HIS will. Always maintain a humble attitude (Micah 6:8; Malachi 4:1), earnestly in all things to seek after the righteousness that comes from GOD. Never try to establish your own righteousness and fall in the pit of bigotry and hypocrisy.

Do not allow yourself to get fixated on anything that is of this temporary physical life be they wealth, security, fame. honour, comfort, health or anything at all. Fix your focus on the eternal inheritance that awaits you after you have endure to the end (Matthew 10:22; 24:!3).

Number Seven.
You have a powerful enemy in Satan and all those he acts through. That can include you if you let him channel your thoughts to his direction and orientation. The real struggle of your life is spiritual in nature. The target of that is your mind and heart. These are your emotions (passions and fears), contemplations and reasoning resulting in the decision you will make on what you will say or do and the direction you will take in you life.

Now that you have chosen to go GOD's way, Satan will hate you more than ever, and more than all the rest of mankind. He will pull all stop to destroy you. He will attack you mentally, emotionally and physically through his agents. Your only weapon is your faith in GOD but that is all you ever need. JESUS when HE was a man like you and me, defeated Satan because of HIS faith in HIS FATHER, and YOUR FATHER (John 20:17) if you believe and accept the calling of JESUS CHRIST (Matthew 12:50).

It is a war you can win if you establish yourself in GOD and JESUS CHRIST. Know for a certainty that there will be many battles where you will lose, and sin as a result (Proverb 24:16). Just make sure you don't lose the war by giving up (Mark 13:13).

What Is Baptism?

Baptism is a symbolic but necessary gesture on the part of a repentant person to say to GOD that he or she is sorry and remorseful for sinning and rebelling against GOD, that he or she is now committed to repent from that rebellion to obey and submit to GOD's authority.

In as much at the two trees in the Garden of Eden are symbolic yet carried real consequences. So also is going through the process of baptism. Of these two trees, one symbolised life while the other symbolised death. Adam and Eve ate of the tree that symbolised death so they died and are dead, and all man born of woman since then has an end of life which is death.

Baptism while demonstrating the repentant sinner's commitment to GOD, turning from his/her self expedient way, also symbolises a death to the carnal self (Romans 6:3). That we have buried our carnal self and its 'inherent' self expediency with JESUS CHRIST in HIS death and have re-emerged from the burial to a new life orientation (Romans 6:4, 10) which is opposite of self expediency towards the life of JESUS CHRIST (Mark 8:34; Matthew 10:38) WHO lived HIS life as a SON of man solely and fully committed to seek and do the will of the FATHER (Matthew 7:21). Performing all HIS FATHER's commandments (John 15:10) and doing HIS FATHER'S work (John 10:37, 25, 32; 14:10 - 11), going about HIS FATHER'S business (Luke 2:49).

If you are ready to make this forever commitment to trust and obey GOD then you have to go through the baptism process as ordained by GOD, this is a must. JESUS CHRIST when HE first came as a SON of man went first to be baptised by John before HE started HIS ministry (Matthew 3:13 - 16). JESUS CHRIST kept all HIS FATHER's commandment without compromise, without fail, without faltering (Isaiah 42:3 - 4). JESUS CHRIST lived HIS life as a SON of man as an example for us to follow in HIS footsteps (John 13:15). GOD leads by example and not by lip service.

All the Apostles that were hand-picked by JESUS CHRIST were baptised at their conversions. Every man and woman who wants to make that commitment to turn from their life, repent from their sins and self expediency must be baptised. This is a process that demonstrate as a sign to GOD that you are willing to die to follow JESUS CHRIST in as much as the partaking in the commemoration of the Passover annually is a requirement of your covenant with GOD and JESUS CHRIST. The same commemoration demonstrates your commitment to this Everlasting Covenant as a sign to GOD that you have not turned back to the way of the world following after Satan.

It is the New Covenant sign that you are a begotten son of GOD, a true Christian if your commitment is done in continuing good faith and in genuine sincerity. The Jews today think they are still the people of the CREATOR GOD, the GOD of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, because they keep the Sabbath, the Ten Commandments and all the Holy days. They DO NOT REALISE THAT THEY are not the people of the Almighty GOD anymore. That Old Covenant ended when JESUS CHRIST died on the cross. Sabbath and commandments keeping alone no longer signified you as a true worshiper and the people of GOD unless you also having being baptised and having received the HOLY SPIRIT continue to commemorate the New Covenant in partaking of the Passover (on the GOD ordained and JESUS CHRIST instituted day and time) with the New Covenant symbols of unleavened bread and wine representing CHRIST flesh and blood (John 6:53 - 56).

This is the very reason an apostate part of the Church of GOD from the Thyatira period (Revelation 2:20 - 23) which still keeps the Sabbath rest but changed the commemoration of the Passover is not the Church of GOD but anti-christ (Revelation 2:23). Anyone who understand Biblical symbolism will know what sexual immorality is in a Spiritual context. Here is another key, the term 'eating things sacrificed to idols' in the Book of Revelation refers to the changing of the New Covenant Passover commemoration to a manner or time from that which GOD had ordained as instituted by JESUS CHRIST before HE suffered.

How do you get baptised and who can baptise you?

Can you baptise yourself? Can just about anyone baptised you? Now if you have been truthful and faithful and committed, you won't need to ask these questions, because you would have understood it from reading the Bible thoroughly a few times as I have advised.

But for the sake of the "rocket scientist" and also for those who have not done as I have advised, but felt so sorrowful and remorseful of their own life orientation and wants to make an urgent commitment to GOD immediately after understanding all these things (that you have read so far in this book) I will touch a little bit on the baptism ceremony - the 'how' and 'whom' requirement.

As baptism is a death of the self (Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12), the process involves the person who is undergoing baptism to be 'buried' in the water. That means a total submersion of the entire body of the person for a few seconds. As he or she is being submerged into the water the person under going baptism should pray for forgiveness in his/her heart to GOD briefly confessing his/her sins in sincere repentance. It is a baptism of repentance, not a baptism into a religious institution or church or congregation. Baptism is a necessary symbolic expression of repentance and a commitment to die to the self. To die to the self expediency of the carnal self.

Baptism is symbolic of death, a dying of the self to self expediency. The new life you will live after baptism is a life lived to obey GOD absolutely. No longer seeking after yourself to advance yourself but of seeking to do the will of GOD even if it means you will be harmed or killed for so doing.

Baptism is not a purification ceremony. It is not about washing away or a cleansing of sin. It is about dying through a symbolic burial (Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12).

Once raised up from the water the conductor of the baptism ceremony, who must be a person recognised as a true minister or messenger of GOD having the HOLY SPIRIT, should then lay hands on the newly baptised person, calling on GOD to give him/her the HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 8:15 - 17; 9:17; 11:16; 19:5 - 6).

Whom Should You Seek When You Seek To Be Baptised?

Can just about anyone conduct the baptism? If not then who?

JESUS CHRIST, the SON of GOD, as a SON of man went to John the Baptist.

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?”

But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him.
Matthew 3:13 - 16

JESUS CHRIST did not go to the priest who ministered in the temple of Jerusalem in HIS days. HE did not go to the local synagogue to be baptised by those who ministered there. HE went to the one that GOD authorised. JESUS CHRIST was greater than John the Baptist (Matthew 3:14) yet HE went to be baptised by John. Why?

In order to fulfill all righteousness (Matthew 3:15) and to set us an example (John 13:15) so that we would not be deceived and confused by all the lies that is taught about this very first step that every repentant sinner must take. Yes, the very same reason HE had rested on the seventh day of Creation Week in Genesis chapter 2.

And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made.
Genesis 2:2 - 3

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it.
Exodus 20:8 - 11

Should you come to this author to be baptised? If and only when you are unable to find a true minister of GOD being unsure where is and which is the Church of GOD. If you are able to do so, go to the Church of GOD and seek those who minister there, to be baptised by them.

If you are not already a member of the Church of GOD or a prospective member, they will require you to bear fruits of repentance (Matthew 3:8; Luke 3:8) and will test you on your understanding of your commitment before they will baptise you. You will need to undergo some sort of probation until those who minister there can see signs (Matthew 3:8) that you are sincere and understand the message of the Gospel. And that is proper (1 Timothy 5:22). This author will require no less.

A True Disciple of JESUS CHRIST.

Who is a true disciple of JESUS CHRIST?

If you have been baptised by a member of the ministry in the Church of GOD or by a messenger of GOD (a person who speaks the true message or Word of GOD), are you then a true disciple of JESUS CHRIST and consequently a begotten son of GOD?

Yes and no. Many were baptised during the Apostolic times, a fair number personally by the Apostles of GOD themselves (Acts 8:9 - 23). But most were not true Christian but impostors, agents and disciples of Satan. That is what the Scripture of Truth recorded.

Why? Because they were not sincere in their repentance. They entered into their covenant with GOD in bad faith just as did ancient Israelite that came out of Egypt. Just as the many who were "converted" at the preaching of the Apostles and brethren in the Apostolic era, both Jews and Gentiles. Just as Ananias and his wife Sapphira. Read the account of their deceit and its consequence in the book of Acts chapter 5.

' But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”
Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things. And the young men arose and wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him.
Now it was about three hours later when his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. And Peter answered her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for so much?”
She said, “Yes, for so much.”
Then Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” Then immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. And the young men came in and found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her by her husband. '
Acts 5:1 - 10

Baptism does not make a person into a disciple of JESUS CHRIST, no more than just as uttering the words, 'I accept JESUS CHRIST as my personal saviour,' makes one a true Christian. Balaam (Numbers 22:32) was a prophet of GOD but he sure was not a true disciple of JESUS CHRIST (Matthew 7:21).

The question at this point is, 'Why then be baptised or undergo the baptism process (the submersion into water)'?

Because it is a requirement for repentance (Matthew 3:15) to physically and visually demonstrate on your part as a sign to GOD, that you are repentance of your way of life and conduct and are from then on accepting GOD as your GOD to obey and follow absolutely.

A "rocket scientist" may ask, 'Wouldn't GOD know that I am truly repentant and accept HIM as my GOD? Shouldn't that be enough? Why go through with such a meaningless symbolic gesture?'

If that is indeed a question that cross your mind, what it means is that in the deceitfulness of your heart you are saying, 'GOD should accept me on my terms'. Which translate as, 'Who the ^%$@# are you GOD that I should go to YOU on your terms?' Demonstrating on your part no repentance at all.

But the same "rocket scientist" might protest, 'What if I keep all the commandments of the Bible, obey every instructions and charges. I also observe and commemorate all the Holy Days including the New Covenant in the Passover with the new symbols that JESUS instituted exactly as HE instituted it. I have turned from all my ways to seek GOD. Shouldn't that make me a disciple of JESUS CHRIST and a true Christian, why then should I still need to be baptised since it is just a ceremonial form?'

I won't answer that question because anyone with even half a brain would be able to spot the problem (James 2:10 - 11) with the above hypothetical "rocket scientist" and the question that was posed. To be sure that question is a real one that had been posed and is still being posed by many such.

Just The Beginning.

Baptism is just the starting point of your pilgrimage, not the sum total of it. You must from then onwards be fully, sincerely and totally committed to a life seeking GOD's will and direction, to obey all things that GOD commanded and instituted and ordained for you. That is why true sincerity on your part is very important in your conversion and baptism. The sincerity of repentance carried out in faith, that is what makes the difference between one who becomes and continues on as a true disciple from one who do not. Discipleship is a lifetime journey not a one act theater.

' So he answered and said, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’” '
Luke 10:27 (also Deuteronomy 6:5, 10:12, 11:13, 13:3; Joshua 22:5; Matthew 22:37; Mark 12:30)

' And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.” '
Matthew 12:49 - 50

So are you a disciple of JESUS CHRIST? After your baptism, you are the only other person who could determine that. Unless you are reprobate.

Next CONCEPT, CONTEXT AND PERSPECTIVE.

THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Back To THE BEGINNING.

Comments and questions on issues of doctrines and facts raised here can be directed to chquah@gmail.com. Only sincere non malicious comments and questions seeking clarification and understanding will be entertained.

Note:
1.Words in italic reference titles or proper names where this applies, otherwise these are personal notes to select people who are familiar with them.
2. I have intentionally left out scriptural references (mostly) as anyone who wants to prove or disprove what is written here should read the Bible extensively (yes from cover to cover at least three or more times).
3. The various chapters and articles published here are by no means exhaustive of the doctrines, prophesies, subjects and answers to questions on the scriptures.
4. Scriptures quoted are from New King James Version unless otherwise indicated.
5. Please bear in mind that this stuff here is for foundation understanding and some 'deeper' verses are skipped.
6. The word or term 'man' is used throughout as a reference to man specifically as well as to all mankind (male and female) according to the context in the same way as the Bible used the term.

© Quah 2009 - 2010. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer:
All reference to GOD in this site refers to the CREATOR GOD whose original inspired Words are the basis of the Christian Bible unless otherwise denoted.
All published information on this topic is targeted at the true disciples of the faith, the Elect, not the professed believers. Those of other religious faith who are easily offended are advised not to read any of the blogs entries posted here.
All views and statements are with regard to my personal religious belief and conviction and directed at persons of same faith, religious belief and conviction.
Nonetheless any sincere seeker of the CREATOR of all things should be able to related to and understand the topic, if seeking said CREATOR in truth and humility.
All those who are not interest in, or seeking to know the truth should not read materials and articles by this author in his books or blogs as it will most probably offend their sensitivity.
The author is neither responsible for nor does he approve or endorse any advertisement for subscriptions, products or services advertised in this blog space.

THE FAITH TO OBEY GOD.

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But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Hebrews 11:6

Sounds simple enough doesn't it. Just believe GOD, that HE is GOD and that HE rewards us if we diligently seek HIM. Before jumping to any conclusion prematurely the reader should read the Bible and see how faithful men of GOD lived out their life of faith and how many fail the test of faith starting with the very first man Adam. The walk of faith is not as easy as it sounds.

Obeying GOD is the simplest of things to do but not necessarily the easiest of things to do. This is the testimony of the Scripture of Truth, recorded as a lesson full of examples of men of faith who obeyed and faithless men who disobeyed. Lessons that teach and built all those who chose to response to, and take up the calling of our LORD and SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, to strive for the perfection of GOD and of JESUS CHRIST forever.

Because the faith that is required is not the "just confess JESUS CHRIST is the SON of GOD" as is the doctrine of some of the daughters churches of the Christmas religion. That is not faith but an utterance of the mouth. In all the teachings of the Scripture of Truth, each word and line of text is not to be read in isolation as is often the case when used by the disciples of the Christmas religion and all those who have strayed from the Truth.

The concept of that sentence in the Bible refers to a sincere and tenacious conviction to obey GOD, believing and following JESUS CHRIST and GOD, no matter what happens. Not the faith exhibited by Adam who disobeyed GOD's direct command, just because 'my wife Eve told me to' (Genesis 3:12). Nor the insincerity exhibited by Balaam who said 'I didn't know that YOU were against it, if YOU are not please I will turn back'. Neither is it that of Saul the first king of Israel who lied against the HOLY SPIRIT and said, ' But the people took of the plunder, sheep and oxen, the best of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice to the LORD your God in Gilgal.'

It is the faith demonstrated by Abraham who left his home to become a nomad because GOD told him to. Who heeded his wife and cast out his concubine and first son, Ishmael because GOD told HIM to. Who sent all his other children away from Isaac because GOD told him to. Who took his son, his promised heir and the desire of his life, to sacrifice to GOD because GOD told him to.

It is the faith of Joseph who continued to act responsibly (Genesis 39:4, 6, 22) and will not resort to do evil (Genesis 37:23, 28; 39:9) even when everything in life is going against him. When for all the good he did he only received evil in return (Genesis 39:20). The same faith exhibited by the three friends of Daniel; Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, who chose to be thrown into a fiery furnace obeying GOD rather than worship Nebuchadnezzar's golden statue (Exodus 20:4 - 5; Deuteronomy 5:8 - 9).

Read about this same faith exhibited by the prophets of GOD from Moses to Malachi, from Peter to Paul who brought the Words of GOD to a rebellious and wicked people. A people who cursed them and had them beaten and thrown into prison, and into pit. Who had them stoned and tortured and murdered.

Read the historical records of the Saints who were beaten and martyred by the wicked Jews first, then by the Beast power, the Roman emperors and after that at the behest of the great harlot church because they refused to break the Everlasting Covenant and disobey the commandments of GOD. Men and women who had refused and will refuse to acquiescence to the doctrines of the Great Harlot Church to observed Christmas and Easter and Sunday though faced with incarceration, torture and death.

It is definitely not the faith of mainstream "Christianity" who ditched the commandments of GOD because some men who they don't even know, told them to. Who kept Christmas and Easter and Sunday because some men from ancient history whom they have never met or directly heard or spoken to, told them through their historical records to. They threw out everything GOD commanded, all the things that JESUS CHRIST commanded, written clearly in the Holy Scriptures which they had claimed as the basis of their faith because some men whom they do not even know personally, from some ancient time with dubious credentials told them to. All these against the clearly written records of the Scripture of Truth of which they, from their very own mouth, had testified that it is the Word of GOD. This is definitely not the faith required to please GOD.

Do you have the faith to obey GOD? Or are you looking at the world around you, at what other people are doing and following after them. Do you have the faith to obey GOD and to keep the commandments and teachings of the Word of GOD in the Christian Bible? Do you have the faith to keep GOD's commandments and to observe the New Testament Covenant in the commemoration of the Passover or are you keeping Christmas and Easter and obeying the doctrines of the Christmas religion?

Are you willing to give up your life to follow and obey GOD? JESUS CHRIST taught that anyone who love anything more than HIM is not worthy of HIM. Anyone not walking in the same manner, following HIS examples is not worthy of HIM:
He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.
Matthew 10:37 - 38

And also,
He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life
John 12:25

What HE meant simply put is this, 'Are you prepared and ready to give up everything to obey ME?' Do you have the faith to do that?

JESUS CHRIST never said that it was going to be easy (Matthew 7:13 - 14). Read the complete Gospel accounts recorded by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. I am not making this up. The reason you thought it was easy is because you had believed the lies of the Christmas religion; the lies of the Churches of the Antichrists. As I mentioned in another of my works, 'The End Of The World And How It Is Going To Happen', the Christianity of the Bible was never and is not a global or universal religion, not yet .

The reason the whole world thought otherwise was because they did not believe the records of the Scripture of Truth but believed a great universal church and her daughters. Just as Adam and Eve did not believe GOD. Just as the antediluvian world of Noah's time did not believe GOD. Just as all those who followed after Nimrod as their king, did not believe GOD. Just as the children of Israel who wandered in the wilderness for forty years after being freed from slavery in Egypt did not believe. Just as the ancient nations that descended from the Biblical Patriarch Jacob for the most part of their history did not believe. Just as the Jews and their leaders during the three and a half years of JESUS CHRIST's ministry did not believe. Just as the bulk of mankind, from the time after the Apostolic fathers, who had embraced a universal "Christianity" did not believe, even until this very day.

You will have to decide whether you want the eternal unperishable inheritance promised by JESUS or the temporary pleasure of the present life (2 Timothy 3:1 - 4; James 5:5). That has always been the choice (Deuteronomy 30:19). Mankind since Adam until today has chosen the latter. You too have to make your choice or have you already made it?

Contrary to the lies of the Christmas religion, GOD had always destroyed the wicked reserving even A-ngels who sinned in chains of darkness for the Day of Judgment (2 Peter 2:4 - 6; Jude 1:5 - 11). The choice is simple, live a disciplined life obeying GOD and keeping HIS commandments or live a permissive life pandering to self-expediencies and perish forever in the Day of Judgment. The reason you thought otherwise is because you have been listening to Satan just as Adam and Eve did, believing in a strange talking serpent, just as the antediluvian world did.

Satan definitely does not want you to inherit what is promised to all of mankind who would obey GOD. Because what we will inherit is what he can never attain to. And that is the Kingdom of GOD and having the same nature as JESUS CHRIST (1 Corinthians 15:49; 1 Timothy 6:16), WHO now sits on GOD's right hand with all authority and power. Though angels do not have a naturally ordered end or cessation of life like mortal mankind, they do not have immortality and can die (read more on this in the chapter 'Angels, Demons and Men'). But every man who is accounted worthy to attain to the resurrection of the just will inherit immortality (1 Corinthians 15:53 - 54).

' Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. '
Hebrews 11:1

Yes faith is the simplest of things but not the easiest. It is the complete trust you have in someone. In this case GOD, the total and complete faith towards GOD, necessary in order that you will believe and obey every word, commandment and instruction from HIM without faltering or compromising. Absolutely!

Next PRAYER, FASTING AND DILIGENT STUDY.

THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Back To THE BEGINNING.

Comments and questions on issues of doctrines and facts raised here can be directed to chquah@gmail.com. Only sincere non malicious comments and questions seeking clarification and understanding will be entertained.

Note:
1.Words in italic reference titles or proper names where this applies, otherwise these are personal notes to select people who are familiar with them.
2. I have intentionally left out scriptural references (mostly) as anyone who wants to prove or disprove what is written here should read the Bible extensively (yes from cover to cover at least three or more times).
3. The various chapters and articles published here are by no means exhaustive of the doctrines, prophesies, subjects and answers to questions on the scriptures.
4. Scriptures quoted are from New King James Version unless otherwise indicated.
5. Please bear in mind that this stuff here is for foundation understanding and some 'deeper' verses are skipped.
6. The word or term 'man' is used throughout as a reference to man specifically as well as to all mankind (male and female) according to the context in the same way as the Bible used the term.

© Quah 2009 - 2010. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer:
All reference to GOD in this site refers to the CREATOR GOD whose original inspired Words are the basis of the Christian Bible unless otherwise denoted.
All published information on this topic is targeted at the true disciples of the faith, the Elect, not the professed believers. Those of other religious faith who are easily offended are advised not to read any of the blogs entries posted here.
All views and statements are with regard to my personal religious belief and conviction and directed at persons of same faith, religious belief and conviction.
Nonetheless any sincere seeker of the CREATOR of all things should be able to related to and understand the topic, if seeking said CREATOR in truth and humility.
All those who are not interest in, or seeking to know the truth should not read materials and articles by this author in his books or blogs as it will most probably offend their sensitivity.
The author is neither responsible for nor does he approve or endorse any advertisement for subscriptions, products or services advertised in this blog space.

REPENTENCE IS REQUIRED.

2010-04-09T04:44:00.039+08:00

Before JESUS CHRIST began HIS ministry as a SON of MAN to announce the fulfillment of the times, John the Baptist came as a herald to announce him. This fulfilled the prophecies of the Prophet Isaiah and the Prophet Malachi. John most probably had spent all his adult life in the wilderness having locust and honey for his food before the time came for him to commence his ministry and work. This happened when the Word of GOD came to John.

'while Annas and Caiaphas were high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins,'
Luke 3:2 - 3

What was the message that John preached? Did he say that the time is fulfilled for the commandments of GOD to be done away with? Did he said if you do sometime wrong just do some penance to atone for them? Did he said we don't have to observe anything anymore? Did he said any of these things? If not then why do we have a christianity today that teaches these? What did he actually said that was recorded and handed down to us today?

In Matthew chapter 3 verses 1 and 2,
'In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”'

In Mark chapter 1 verse 4 to 5,
'John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.'

So the record of the Gospel of Matthew, Mark and Luke all recorded the same thing that John the Baptist was calling on the Jews to repent as the LORD MESSIAH is coming (Matthew 3:3; Luke 3:4; Mark 1:2). Did John the Baptist preach a false Gospel? Was John preaching a message that was contrary to the message of JESUS and HIS Apostles? Did John preached a false message so that JESUS CHRIST could preached the real message?

What about the messages of the Apostles of JESUS CHRIST? What did Paul teach?

' Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? '
Romans 2:4

' Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead.” '
Acts 17:30 - 31

What did the JESUS CHRIST's chief Apostle, Peter teach?

'Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord'
Acts 3:9

The Apostles of JESUS all preach the very same message as John the Baptist. That is the record of all the New Testament Scriptures.

How about the prophets of GOD in the 'Old Testament' times did they preached a different gospel?

'if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.'
2 Chronicles 7:14

' And testified against them, That You might bring them back to Your law.
Yet they acted proudly, And did not heed Your commandments, But sinned against Your judgments, ‘ Which if a man does, he shall live by them.’ And they shrugged their shoulders, Stiffened their necks, And would not hear. '
Nehemiah 9:29

' “Therefore say to the house of Israel, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Repent, turn away from your idols, and turn your faces away from all your abominations. '
Ezekiel 14:6

' Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways,” says the Lord GOD. “Repent, and turn from all your transgressions, so that iniquity will not be your ruin. Cast away from you all the transgressions which you have committed, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O house of Israel? '
Ezekiel 18:30 - 31

' Again, when a wicked man turns away from the wickedness which he committed, and does what is lawful and right, he preserves himself alive. Because he considers and turns away from all the transgressions which he committed, he shall surely live; he shall not die. '
Ezekiel 18:27 - 28

Read the book of Jonah, how the city of Nineveh turned and repented from their wicked ways and GOD spared that city from the destruction that Jonah preached. Was not the requirement for repentence the same? GOD does not change (Malachi 3:6).

Even Balaam, a wicked prophet of GOD, knew of the requirement to repent (only he was not sincere conspiring with Balak to lure the Israelites to sin),
' And Balaam said to the Angel of the LORD, “I have sinned, for I did not know You stood in the way against me. Now therefore, if it displeases You, I will turn back.” '
Numbers 22:34

How about JESUS CHRIST, the SON of GOD, HIMSELF? What did the Gospel accounts record about JESUS CHRIST and the Gospel (good news) that HE announced? Did HE said that the law and commandments of GOD were not longer necessary to be kept, was that what HE announced (Matthew 5:17)? Was that the good news?

At the end of HIS work, the work of HIS FATHER, before HE was delivered to be killed did HE tell HIS Apostles and disciples that since HE "had fulfilled all things therefore we no longer need to keep GOD's commandments anymore since they were nothing but a yoke of bondage (John 17:8, 14, 17 - 18)?" Was that the good news?

Before HE ascended to sit on HIS FATHER'S right hand did HE teach HIS Apostles and disciples that they were from then on under grace "therefore they did not need to observe anything anymore and there was no longer a need to keep HIS commandments and HIS FATHER's commandments since they had been nailed to the cross (Matthew 28:16 - 20)?" Was that the good news?

Did HE said that from then on "it is ok to worship idols as long as it is in HIS "image" or HIS mother's, "the perpectual virgin's", image?" Was this the good news?

Did HE instruct HIS disciples before HE ascended to HIS FATHER in Heaven, that "from then forth all Christians are to observed Sunday as a day of worship and rest since that was the day HE was resurrected"? Did HE at that time commanded them to observe the "so called" day of HIS resurrection rather than to commemorate the New Testament Covenant in HIS blood which HE instituted before HE died to pay the penalty of mankind's sins?

Did HE tell HIS Apostles that HE and the FATHER and the HOLY SPIRIT are "one of a trinity"? Did HE commanded them to use the pagans' celebration of their pagan's gods birthday as a celebration of "HIS birthday"? Well did JESUS CHRIST teach and command all these?

If HE didn't then why are these the observation, celebration and practice of nearly all those who profess Christianity today? Why is Christianity recognised today as Christmas and Easter and Good Friday? Why are we being taught that the Christian GOD is a Trinity?

Were all the records of the Gospel and New Testament accounts in the Scripture of Truth just a ruse and JESUS CHRIST secretly revealed HIS real message to this "Vicar of Christ", this "Pope", this self appointed overlord of the Christian religion? I don't know what you think but all of main stream christiandom believed so, otherwise why are they advocating and following all these doctrines and celebrations that are not in the Bible.

But I choose to believe the records of the Scripture of Truth (Daniel 10:21). How about you?

Here is what JESUS CHRIST announced,
' Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” '
Mark 1:14 - 15

When HE sent out HIS twelve apostles, two by two to preach the Gospel they were command to preach that people should repent.
' So they went out and preached that people should repent. And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick, and healed them. '
Mark 6:12 - 13
After HIS death and resurrection before HE ascend to HIS FATHER, HE taught the Holy Scriptures to HIS disciples,
' And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures. Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And you are witnesses of these things. '
Luke 24:45 -48

And JESUS specifically commanded them to obey and observe all the things HE taught them just before HE ascended to Heaven,
' Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen '
Matthew 28:19 - 20

Many years after HE had ascended to Heaven after all HIS Apostles, except John, had died, JESUS send HIS Angel to John with a message from HIS FATHER revealing the events that were soon to follow from that time until the End of the Age (which is today). In it was revealed of an event a few thousands from that time, an event called the Day of the LORD. Here are some of the records from the book of Revelation.

Revelation 9:20 - 21
' But the rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, that they should not worship demons, and idols of gold, silver, brass, stone, and wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk. And they did not repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts. '

Revelation 16:9 - 11
' And men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God who has power over these plagues; and they did not repent and give Him glory. Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom became full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues because of the pain. They blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and did not repent of their deeds. '

Here we have the revelation of an event thousands of years after the Apostolic times and future to today, which the Scriputre of Truth recorded in advance, speaking of the refusal by sinning men to repent of their deeds (yes of what they are doing) despites thunderous and punishing plagues from GOD.

John the Baptist taught of a need to repent, JESUS CHRIST throughout HIS three and a half years ministry consistently taught of a need to repent and to obey GOD, keeping GOD's commandments. Before HE ascended to Heaven HE opened the understanding of the Scriptures to HIS Apostles and disciples teaching that they should preach repentance and the remission of sins starting from Jerusalem. Years after HE had ascended to Heaven HE send HIS Angel with a prophetic message to the last surving Apostle, John, and in that message was the same requirement for repentance. All the Apostles of JESUS CHRIST and all the prophets of the Old Testament, taught the same thing.

Did John the Baptist, and JESUS CHRIST, and all of HIS appointed Apostles, and all the Old Testament prophets, all of them preached a false gospel so that this special "Vicar of Christ" and all these special councils and synods of bishops can preach the true message of the Christian religion?

JESUS CHRIST, HIMSELF before HE ascended to Heaven, in HIS instructions to HIS Apostles and disciples specifically taught them to preach repentance.

Some "rocket scientists" may asked, 'Repent from what?' And that is a fair question because that is how "rocket scientists" are. Clueless! Now when I use the term "rocket scientist" I am not referring to those brilliant researchers and man of science but to those puffed up personages who think they know everything just because they know something. That is why I use the term in between double quotes. I could use the exact term pompous idiots but that would be making it too obvious and might offend their hyper inflated ego and hurt their sensitive feelings.

Repent means to be truly remorseful for something that we have done and to cease from doing it. In the case with GOD, it concerned some wrongs that we have done. So what have we done that is wrong? Now the problem is nobody really believe they are in the wrong or are doing something wrong even if they know they are doing something wrong. That is the essence of the carnal nature or what I call the human psyche. Try pointing out to a complete stranger or someone you are not acquanted with, that they are doing something wrong and you are asking to start a quarrel, and maybe even get yourself beaten up or killed (Acts 7:51 - 54, 57; Proverbs 21:2).

The GOD of the Bible said that all man are sinners (Romans 3:23; Psalm 53:3; Ecclesiastes 7:20). What that means is we are all sinning against GOD and our fellow man (Matthew 22:37 - 40; Exodus 20:1 - 17; Genesis 9:6). So when GOD call us to repent, HE is calling us to stop sinning, stop being disobedient, stop breaking HIS laws and commandments. That includes stop doing wrong against our fellow man (Romans 13:10). But stopping to do all those things also means we must start doing something. We must start obeying HIM, starting keeping HIS commandments and charges and instructions. And we must start respecting our fellow man in not mistreating them, stealing or robbing from them, cheating them, maligning them and doing them all manner of wrongs and harm.

Now if you can understand that, you surely must begin to realise how ridiculous is the doctrine that teaches us that there is nothing we need to do (not of works) to receive the grace of GOD but we only need to accept JESUS CHRIST as our personal savior. Because certain theologians and religious experts from the Christmas religion is advocating just such a doctrine, 'we do not need to keep or observe anything to be saved because it is by grace we are saved and not of works'. According to these theologians and religious experts all anyone need to do to be saved from 'eternal hell fire' is just open up their mouth and utter a few magical words. It doesn't matter if they do not know who JESUS CHRIST is (John 16:3; 1 John 2:3 - 4) or who the CREATOR GOD is (John 8:19).

Now on the other hand there is this other doctrines from this same Christmas religion that advocate the doing meaningless chanting as penance to atone for when we do these wrong or sins. If you are an intelligent and rational person you have got to be scratching your head and asking, 'How does that solve anything?' Now in this huge mother church of the Christmas religion there are hundred of millions of disciples who believe they are the orginal christian true to the tradition of the Apostolic fathers, not one of them even considering this for a second. That is just how deceived the whole of mainstream christianity is by this great Mystery Babylonian religion.

Is it a small wonder today we see a "christian" world filled to the brim with all manner of perversion and wickedness?

All these wrongs and wickedness the Bible called sin. So according to the Bible we are to repent from sinning which is doing something through an action or speech that is wrong (as oppose to doing right).

If we are to repent from sin we need to know what sin is. There are many views on what sin is in the teachings of traditional "christianity". I will list here two of the most seriously flawed ones. Because these definitions are the vehicles through which Satan deceived the world into believing in an unreasonable and exacting GOD (Genesis 3:4; 4:13; Luke 19:21) even as his disciples go around and with their very same breath talking about love, grace and a merciful GOD.

Some Teachings On Sin In "Mainstream Christianity".

1. Sin is a condition mankind is born in or into and it is not something we do or can do anything about.
2. Sin is falling short of the perfection of GOD or missing the mark of the perfection of GOD.

Below are these two teachings expressed in online print that are representative of the views held by mainstream "christianity".

1. Natural Condition Of Man.

Original sin is a condition, not something that people do: It's the normal spiritual and psychological condition of human beings, not their bad thoughts and actions. Even a newborn baby who hasn't done anything at all is damaged by original sin.

The above doctrine from the followers of the Chrismas religion basically said that GOD created us inherently sinful. Through this it is implied that GOD is unreasonable and unjust because HE made us this way yet condemned us when we sinned. By implication this is saying that GOD's grace is nothing but purely for GOD to glorify HIMSELF as superior to us.That in essence (concept) is what this evil doctrine teaches. So you still think that mainstream "christianity" is Christian?

The Scripture of Truth specifically state that GOD made man upright,
' But I did find this: God created people to be virtuous, but they have each turned to follow their own downward path.” '
Ecclesiastes 7:29 - New Living Translation.

2. Missing The Mark.

This concept also encompasses the idea of failing to measure up to a standard. For example, most academic courses and tests are graded or judged according to a minimum standard. If we don’t meet that standard, we fail that test or course. A minimum level of performance is expected, and anything less than that standard is failure. By not meeting that standard, we "miss the mark" and don’t pass. We can miss the mark by either missing the goal at which we were aiming or by falling short of that goal. In either situation we fail to reach the mark set for us.

In this doctrine of the Christmas religion it is implied that GOD is measuring us against HIMSELF, an impossible standard for mortal and imperfect man to attain. It implied that GOD required from us what it is beyond our limited physical nature to attain to, thus painting a picture of an unreasonably demanding GOD. That GOD expects what is impossible for us to achieve (HE made us this way) yet condemned us when we fail to measure up to HIS impossible standard. This doctrine is a lot trickier than the first so please read the chapter on 'Grace, Sin And The Commandments Of GOD' to get a full understanding and for proof that this doctrine is not from the Scripture of Truth but a clever and evil deception twisting some Scriptures to claim that this is what the Scriptures taught.

I will just mention here that these are all part of the great deception of Satan. Lies that indirectly and implicitly portrayed GOD as harsh and unjust to impute on man what is not within man's power to correct. I will fully discuss this and also what sin is in greater detail and depth in the chapter 'Grace, Sin And The Commandments Of GOD'.

Anyone reading this still think mainstream "christianity" is not Antichrist?

Here I will discuss the basic concept of what sin is. For a full spectrum discussion on sin as defined and illustrated in the Scripture of Truth please read the chapter 'Grace, Sin And The Commandments Of GOD' where I will expound the deeper aspects especially the writings of the Apostle Paul of which the Chief Apostle Peter wrote,
' and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you, as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which untaught and unstable people twist to their own destruction, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures. '
2 Peter 3:15 - 16

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What The Bible Said Sin Is.

' Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. '
1 John 3:4

That means sin is about breaking or not obeying (not keeping) the law. Something we do (breaking) or fail to do (not obeying).

' All unrighteousness is sin '
1 John 5:17

That means that it is about what is right and what is wrong, what is good and what is evil. The New International Reader's Version translate it in a simpler English, ' Every wrong thing we do is sin '.

' Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. '
James 4:17

Omission to do good is as bad as commission of wrongs. Being responsible and acting and speaking responsibly for good and against evil. Not being responsible therefore is also sin.

Basically then sin is doing something we know to be wrong or harmful or unlawful and also of acting or speaking irresponsibly. One of the easiest of all things to do to determine whether something we say or do is sin, is this - if you don't like what someone else is doing or saying (especially when it affects you) but you do the same thing yourself (to others) then know for sure that you are sinning. That will include when you fail to live up to your responsibility as you reasonably expect others to.

So sin essentially is how we wrongfully treat others and also ourselves. And is not just about commission (speeches and deeds) but omission too (knowing or willing negligence, yes that includes willful negligence). And this applies to all our acts and words to both GOD as well as man (mankind).

Honour to whom honour is due and respect to whom respect is due. That is what we expect from others and that is what is required of us. That is where breaking the commandments and charges and instructions of GOD is also a sin.

The main thrust of sin is not about whether you can stop yourself or not, but whether you do stop yourself or not. It is not about ability but willingness. Stopping these works and words through commission or omission. Here is where Satan's lies had the whole world of "christiandom" deceived by implying that sin is something beyond our limited ability to control in ourselves because we are made that way.

Now repentance is required towards GOD (because HE created us and bestowed on us life and desired for us all goodness and well being but we rebelled and rejected HIM) and also because HE owns us. HE is our owner and master that is what GOD means, the ONE who have absolute right over us, because everything is created by HIM and belongs to HIM (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 89:11; 1 Corinthians 10:26, 28). When we wronged or harmed another person or even the earth we lived in, which GOD made, we wronged GOD because all these things are HIS. It is as you harm your neighbour or destroy his property, you have done wrong to your neighbour but you also have committed sin against GOD because your neighbour belongs to GOD who created him/her just as you also belong to GOD.

The repentence that is required is that we stop doing wrong and committing sin against GOD, breakings HIS charges, laws and commandments, disobeying HIS voice and instructions. Stopping our distrust towards our CREATOR, BENEFACTOR and GOD. That means we must start trusting (demonstrating complete faith) and start obeying GOD, keeping and preforming all HIS commandments, laws, charges and instructions. That is the condition, the repentence needed to avail of HIS grace, which is HIS mercy to pardon (forgive) us for all these sins and wickedness which we in our lives have knowingly done. Then and only then can the penalty (which is the justly ordained sentence for breaking the laws of GOD) which HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST had paid by dying in our stead be lifted from us. We are required to accept the condition (repentance towards GOD) before we can avail of the grace that is given by the application of the blood that CHRIST shed, as HE died on the cross hung on a tree for us in the Forever Covenant with GOD. Everlasting judgment is all that is left for all those who reject this New Testament Covenant because they are still under the penalty that is required because of their sins. For ' the wages (penalty or ultimate payment) of sin is death ', forever death.

Grace is non unconditional just as the love of GOD is not unconditional, contrary to the lies perpetuated by the followers of the Christmas religion, the disciples of Satan through the churches of the Antichrist. For a full discussion on the grace of GOD read the chapter 'Grace, Sin And The Commandments Of GOD' and on the love of GOD read the chapter 'GOD IS'.

The whole world has embraced these lies. And the really sad fact is, today even in the very Church of GOD and among the rest of the Elect, many have also embraced a number of these lies too, the elders and leaders feeding the Saints of GOD lies (Malachi 1:6 - 7, 10 - 12). Lies that blaspheme the Glorious Name and the Perfect Righteousness of the ALMIGHTY CREATOR and GOD.

Next THE FAITH TO OBEY GOD.

THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Back To THE BEGINNING.

Comments and questions on issues of doctrines and facts raised here can be directed to chquah@gmail.com. Only sincere non malicious comments and questions seeking clarification and understanding will be entertained.

Note:
1.Words in italic reference titles or proper names where this applies, otherwise these are personal notes to select people who are familiar with them.
2. I have intentionally left out scriptural references (mostly) as anyone who wants to prove or disprove what is written here should read the Bible extensively (yes from cover to cover at least three or more times).
3. The various chapters and articles published here are by no means exhaustive of the doctrines, prophesies, subjects and answers to questions on the scriptures.
4. Scriptures quoted are from New King James Version unless otherwise indicated.
5. Please bear in mind that this stuff here is for foundation understanding and some 'deeper' verses are skipped.
6. The word or term 'man' is used throughout as a reference to man specifically as well as to all mankind (male and female) according to the context in the same way as the Bible used the term.

© Quah 2009 - 2010. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer:
All reference to GOD in this site refers to the CREATOR GOD whose original inspired Words are the basis of the Christian Bible unless otherwise denoted.
All published information on this topic is targeted at the true disciples of the faith, the Elect, not the professed believers. Those of other religious faith who are easily offended are advised not to read any of the blogs entries posted here.
All views and statements are with regard to my personal religious belief and conviction and directed at persons of same faith, religious belief and conviction.
Nonetheless any sincere seeker of the CREATOR of all things should be able to related to and understand the topic, if seeking said CREATOR in truth and humility.
All those who are not interest in, or seeking to know the truth should not read materials and articles by this author in his books or blogs as it will most probably offend their sensitivity.
The author is neither responsible for nor does he approve or endorse any advertisement for subscriptions, products or services advertised in this blog space.

BELIEVE IN GOD AND BELIEVE GOD.

2010-03-12T12:52:00.015+08:00

Since GOD is the indirect author (HE used men that HE raised up to pen the various books of the Scriptures) of this "how to" book, if you don't believe in HIM that GOD is who HE said HE is, you are just not going to learn anything from HIS book. So believing in the GOD of the Bible is a prerequisite to understanding the Bible. This is one of the main reason most of mankind do not understand the Bible, they really don't believe in GOD even though many said they believe in GOD calling themselves Christians and followers of JESUS CHRIST. That is not all, you also have to believe HIM, believe what GOD said as recorded in the Scripture of Truth.

Many were the Jews who believed in JESUS CHRIST in the days when JESUS CHRIST walked on the earth as a man (exactly like you and me). But few of those Jews who believed in HIM, believed what HE said, the things HE taught and commanded. In the end when HE was brought by the Jewish religious authority before Pilate to be murdered, they shouted for HIS blood (Matthew 27:22 - 23, 25; Mark 15:12 - 15; John 19:12). That was despite all that HE had done for them, performing many miraculous signs, healing many of them. They never believed HIM even though they had believed in their heart that they believed in HIM. Because faith is required to believe in GOD and to believe GOD. Adam didn't have that faith that was why he obeyed his wife. Eve didn't have that faith that was why she obeyed a strange serpent.

Because tagged to this faith of believing in GOD there is also that of believing GOD. No point to say you believe in someone but you do not believe a single word he or she said, that would made the very term 'believe in him' completely meaningless. For how can you say you believe in this or that person when you don't believe a single word that person said or teach or advocate.

Now can you see how ridiculous are the doctrines of the Christmas religion where their millions to billions of the followers said they believe in JESUS CHRIST but not a single one of these believed a single word HE said. How else can you explain why they obeyed nothing HE taught and commanded and instructed, as were recorded in the Holy Scriptures by HIS Prophets and Apostles. But instead they obeyed Christmas, Easter, Sunday and advocating penance or a grace that does not require any faith?

Now can you see that mainstream "christianity" truly does not believe in GOD or in JESUS CHRIST at all. They believe in somebody alright. This is who they really believe in, a pope and a successions of popes and a universal church and a "universal christianity". That is why they obey their doctrines but not the doctrines of JESUS CHRIST.

Today, almost the whole of "christiandom" does not believe GOD, they don't believe anything JESUS taught and commanded. They believe in HIM (JESUS is the SON of GOD) but they rejected HIS teaching as not relevant, HIS commandments, laws and percepts as invalid and needed not be obeyed and to be ignored.

GOD's Sabbath which HE made for us when HE made Adam and Eve and HIS ordained Feast (which outlined GOD's plan to redeem all mankind) they have replaced with lies that tells us nothing about the good news that HIS SON came born as a man to deliver to us so that we may understand GOD's love for us and the eternal inheritance that had been prepared for all those who love GOD.

They rejected the EVERLASTING COVENANT made in the blood of HIS SON (Hebrews 13:20; 1 Corinthians 11:25) and replaced it with Easter (Psalm 16:4). They broke the New Testament Covenant rejecting HIS grace and mercy, trampling on the sacrifice of HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST who died that they might have eternal life (Hebrews 10:29, 26). The very sacrifice by which HE redeemed all man from sin and eternal judgment they rejected and replaced with Easter which they claimed commemorated HIS resurrection. They have been so drunk with their fornication with the Devil that they don't even know how to count from one to three.

We have a worldwide "christianity" that have been teaching that the clearly written words and the obvious message of the Bible cannot be believed because you just can't take the words of the Bible literally. We are to believe in a Christmas that is not in the Bible. An Easter that is not in the Bible. A Sunday resurrection that is not in the Bible. A Sunday "Christian" Sabbath or day of worship and rest day that is not in the Bible. We are being told that we do not have to keep or observe anything to be saved which is also not in the Bible (Matthew 28:18 - 20).

Is the ALMIGHTY CREATOR GOD telling us all these things? Is the GOD of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob telling us all these things? Is JESUS CHRIST telling us all these things today whereas in the record of HIS teaching to HIS hand picked Apostles and all Christians (John 17:20), HE specifically instructed them to keep HIS commandments (John 14:15, 21; 15:10; 1 Corinthians 7:19; 1 John 2:4; 3:22, 24; 5:3; Revelation 12:17; 14:12) and commanded them to observe all things (Matthew 28:20) that HE had taught them?

If you are a true Christian who should you believed? JESUS CHRIST and all HIS Apostles or some men who on their own authority had appointed themselves the sole arbiter of GOD (1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 12:24; Acts 4:12)?

Why does the whole world of "christianity" not believe JESUS CHRIST? Why don't they believe what HE said and taught as is recorded in the Scriptures of Truth translated into the Christian Bible of today? Why don't they believe what HIS Apostles wrote?

Aside from believing in JESUS CHRIST do you also believe what HE said, taught and instructed? Are you keeping HIS commandments, the commandments of GOD as is written in the Holy Scriptures? Are you observing all things HE had commanded as were recorded in the Scripture of Truth? Are you keeping and commemorating the EVERLASTING COVENANT in JESUS CHRIST blood and death (Hebrews 13:20; Luke 22:20; 1 Corinthians 11:25) or are you breaking the EVERLASTING COVENANT (Isaiah 24:5) in keeping Easter (Psalm 16:4) thereby voiding the grace of GOD for you?

Don't deceive yourself, if you do not believe JESUS CHRIST (John 3:15 - 18, 36) and GOD (John 5:24) through believing a Pope or or a successions of Popes or some religious leaders, you are not a Christian (John 14:23; 8:31, 43 - 44, 37 ).

If you are not keeping GOD's commandment and observing all things that JESUS CHRIST commanded you are not a Christain (John 14:21; 15:10; Matthew 28:20).

If you are breaking the EVERLASTING COVENANT in not keeping the Passover as ordained by GOD (John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:3) and instituted and commanded by JESUS CHRIST you are not a Christian.

If you are celebrating Christmas (Revelation 2:6, 15) and Easter (Revelation 2:14, 20; Psalm 16:4) you are not a Christian just like the whole of mainstream "christianity" is not Christian, but Antichrist (John 8:38).

Just as the whole world today do not believe GOD or JESUS CHRIST,

' But the rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, that they should not worship demons, and idols of gold, silver, brass, stone, and wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk. And they did not repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts. '

Revelation 9:20 - 21

Next REPENTENCE IS REQUIRED.

THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Back To THE BEGINNING.

Comments and questions on issues of doctrines and facts raised here can be directed to chquah@gmail.com. Only sincere non malicious comments and questions seeking clarification and understanding will be entertained.

Note:

1.Words in italic reference titles or proper names where this applies, otherwise these are personal notes to select people who are familiar with them.
2. I have intentionally left out scriptural references (mostly) as anyone who wants to prove or disprove what is written here should read the Bible extensively (yes from cover to cover at least three or more times).
3. The various chapters and articles published here are by no means exhaustive of the doctrines, prophesies, subjects and answers to questions on the scriptures.
4. Scriptures quoted are from New King James Version unless otherwise indicated.
5. Please bear in mind that this stuff here is for foundation understanding and some 'deeper' verses are skipped.
6. The word or term 'man' is used throughout as a reference to man specifically as well as to all mankind (male and female) according to the context in the same way as the Bible used the term.

© Quah 2009 - 2010. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer:
All reference to GOD in this site refers to the CREATOR GOD whose original inspired Words are the basis of the Christian Bible unless otherwise denoted.
All published information on this topic is targeted at the true disciples of the faith, the Elect, not the professed believers. Those of other religious faith who are easily offended are advised not to read any of the blogs entries posted here.
All views and statements are with regard to my personal religious belief and conviction and directed at persons of same faith, religious belief and conviction.
Nonetheless any sincere seeker of the CREATOR of all things should be able to related to and understand the topic, if seeking said CREATOR in truth and humility.
All those who are not interest in, or seeking to know the truth should not read materials and articles by this author in his books or blogs as it will most probably offend their sensitivity.
The author is neither responsible for nor does he approve or endorse any advertisement for subscriptions, products or services advertised in this blog space.

EASTER, WHAT IS THAT?

2010-02-27T03:30:00.040+08:00

Easter?

Is Easter and Christmas even mentioned anywhere in the Holy Scriptures, the Christian Bible of today? So where did this two celebrations come from and when?

Can you show me where in the Bible it is when JESUS CHRIST told HIS disciples before HE ascended into Heaven, 'Now that I have died and paid the penalty for sin on man's behalf, you no longer need to keep GOD's ordained feast of the Old Covenant but from now on you shall keep Easter and Christmas instead. And the New Covenant in MY Blood which I instituted on the Passover and instructed you to commemorate as the New Covenant Passover, well you can forget about that because it was all just for show, everything that I taught and commanded in MY three and half years with you, are from now on totally irrelevant, you just go do anything you want and I will back it up'.

JESUS was with them a good many weeks before Pentecost (aka Feast of First Fruits), before ascending to HIS FATHER. HE definitely had plenty of time to institute the so called "Christian Passover" and change the Sabbath from Saturday to Catholic Sunday. But HE didn't. The whole of the New Testament testified to the fact that JESUS kept all the Feasts and the original Sabbath and so did all HIS Apostles including Paul. Read the New Testament records, search for the words Sabbath, Passover, Pentecost and Unleavened Bread. Why isn't "Christianity" today following the traditions of the Apostles and that which were established by JESUS CHRIST? Why isn't "Christianity" today obeying the Words of the Holy Scriptures (Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4), the Scripture of Truth (Daniel 10:21)?

JESUS specifically instituted and commanded HIS disciples before HE died, to commemorate HIS death (Luke 22:19). When HE rose from death HE had plenty of time and opportunity to inform them to commemorate HIS resurrection but HE didn't.

Many years after that, Paul was also called to the ministry to be an Apostle to the gentiles. For the full records of Paul's calling and conversion to his being separated to preach to the gentiles read the following chapters in the book of Acts: Chapter 2 to Chapter 41.

JESUS CHRIST, HIMSELF directly commanded Paul to observed the Passover. Paul who was not with the original first twelve Apostles when JESUS instituted the New Testament Passover, received a direct commandment from JESUS CHRIST, yes direct from GOD's Throne in Heaven, to commemorate the Passover, for Paul wrote,
' For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes. '
1 Corinthians 11:23 - 25

Read it again Paul actually wrote 'For I received from the Lord.' That meant he received the commandment to commemorate the Passover directly from JESUS CHRIST. And that commandment was to commemorate JESUS CHRIST's death, 'proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes,' and not HIS resurrection. Can anything be made clearer? The commemoration of the Passover is to proclaim 'the Lord’s death till He comes' and not to proclaim "the LORD's resurrection because HE is risen, HE is risen, HE is risen."

The Passover was commanded to Paul an Apostle to the Gentiles many years after JESUS CHRIST had died on that same Passover day that had been commemorated annually. This was many years after the New Testament Church of GOD was founded on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1 - 4) soon after JESUS CHRIST ascended to GOD, having given charges, instructions and commandments to HIS disciples (Mathew 28:19 - 20; John 21:15 - 17; Acts 1:1 - 5), JESUS CHRIST commanded Paul to commemorate the Passover or LORD'S Supper. HE did not command or authorised the changing of the commemoration of the Passover from the day HE died to the day HE was resurrected (which incidentally was on Saturday evening before the sun set ending Saturday and not Sunday morning contrary to the lies of the Christmas religion).

Rather many years after all that had happened, HE directly commanded Paul to commemorate HIS death on the same annual Passover day during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. JESUS reconfirmed HIS commandments to keep the Passover to Paul directly from GOD's throne in Heaven. That is what Paul wrote in his epistle. Isn't this what is plainly recorded? Who had all of mainstream "Christianity" so completely duped and deceived until they cannot even understand the simple and clear record of THE HOLY SCRIPTURES?

JESUS CHRIST did not commanded Paul, "But since now I am resurrected let us forget about all that death stuff and focus on my resurrection because I am risen, I am alive, celebrate my resurrection. Don't be ashamed of my gospel, don't leave me hanging on the cross or buried in the grave, celebrate my resurrection, I am risen, I am risen".

All those who preached such deceptive twisting of the Words of the ALMIGHTY GOD are the evil agents of the great murderer and adversary Satan twisting the Gospel of GOD to deny mankind the salvation that is offered through the Blood and Death of JESUS CHRIST in the New Everlasting Covenant with GOD.

The New Covenant is in the keeping and observing (not the breaking by changing it to another time or another day) of the commemoration of the Passover (Matthew 26:28; Mark 14:27; Luke 22:20; 1 Corinthians 11:25; Hebrews 9:15; 12:24) exactly as JESUS CHRIST had ordained, instituted and commanded it to be observed (Hebrews 5:9). That is what the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST testified to! That is what the Scriptures of Truth testified to! That is what the Christian Bible of today testified to! Why had "Christianity" not believed the Gospel but believed the lies of the Antichrists instead?

Exactly as Satan twisted the Holy Scriptures to try to tempt JESUS CHRIST to sin (Matthew 4:5 - 7; Luke 4:9 - 12) in trying to disqualify CHRIST from being the SAVIOUR of mankind. Likewise so also his agents, the Church of the Antichrist, yes the Christmas religion orchestrated the deception through the Council of Nicaea and all their other councils that they may deny all mankind the Grace and redemption that come through the Everlasting Covenant in JESUS CHRIST's blood. Satan failed to disqualify CHRIST as the LAMB of GOD so he does his next best effort which is to deny mankind the SALVATION that comes from obeying the Gospel (2 Thessalonians 1:8; 1 Peter 4:17; Hebrews 5:9).

Whoever it was who changed the annual commemoration of the Passover to Easter Sunday, it was definitely not JESUS CHRIST or GOD the FATHER or any of GOD's Apostles or elders but rather Satan acting through his disciples in the Churches of the Antichrist.

If you are one of those Christians who like the Bereans praised for their nobility in the book of Acts, you would know where the Easter celebration came from. For the sake of all the rest who are not so noble we will discuss the Council of Nicaea.

To be sure the changing of the commemoration of Passover did not start at the Council of Nicaea. Man's historical records said it started around 190 AD.

The controversy men had with their GOD and MAKER started at the Garden of Eden and had continued on since. By the fourth generation from Noah after the flood, GOD had allowed man to go his own way, raising up a man called Abraham a few generations later to obey HIM. Through Abraham GOD started a nation that made a covenant with HIM to obey HIM and be HIS special nation on earth whereas all the rest of mankind GOD had allowed to go after the imagination of their corrupt hearts to establish their social, political and religious order (Acts 14:16).

But the ancient nation of Israel that descended from Jacob, the grandson of Abraham too like Adam failed to obey GOD. For the most part of these two ancient nations' history they went into idol worship and paganism (Psalm 106:6 - 47). After the period of the Judges when kings ruled over Israel and Judah, the persecution and murder of GOD's saints and prophets started when these were sent to correct the Israelite to turn them from their sins.

In accordance with GOD's master-plan for mankind, at the fulfilment of the time GOD sent HIS SON who too was tortured and murdered by the Jews. These were very Jews who claimed they were the children and the people of ALMIGHTY CREATOR GOD. And just as their fathers murdered the Prophets that GOD sent to them, they murdered the MESSIAH WHO came to redeemed them from their bondage to sin and death.

Very soon after the founding of the New Testament Church of GOD (as opposed to the Old Testament Church which was the nation of Israel at the time of Joshua the son of Nun), false disciples began to join the Church of GOD. The books of the New Testament from Acts to Revelation recorded all these as a testimony for us today.

Many of these were disciples of the Babylonian Mystery religion (Acts 8:9 - 13) that was started by Nimrod. Yes they traced back a very long time in the history of man, not long after the flood that killed of all the wicked and perverse population of that age. Go check online using any good search engine for the origin of Easter.

The Council of Nicaea was called by a pagan Emperor who was identified in the very Holy Bible as the fourth Beast power according to the prophecy of the Prophet Daniel. The council composed of bishops not of the Church of GOD but the Churches of the Antichrist, the Church of the Babylonian mystery religion in its new guise.

Bishops do not make decision on doctrines in all the congregations of GOD. They are overseers or in another word, administrators overseeing to the physical needs and administering the physical and fiscal affairs of the Church of GOD so that the Apostles, Prophets and Pastor could focus on doing the work of JESUS CHRIST and GOD, which is preaching the Gospel message and nuturing the Saints with spiritual food (Titus 1:5). Bishops are ranked just above a deacon. Read the ordination order of the Church of GOD in the Holy Scriptures,
' And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. '
1 Corinthians 12:28

Apostles and prophets are appointed directly by GOD (John 6:70, 15:16; Galatians 1:1) as are the clear records of the Holy Scriptures even from the very beginning. Bishops and deacons were appointed by the teachers or pastors (1 Timothy 3:1 - 13; Titus 1:5 -9 ) as were the clear instruction of the Apostle Paul to Timothy, an evangelist (2 Timothy 4:5). Further Apostles and Prophets do not have the authority to change the commandments of GOD. JESUS CHRIST kept HIS FATHER's commandments (John 14:31; 15:10; Matthew 5:17) not change them or do away with them (Matthew 5:17). Apostles and Prophets are messengers (same word as angels), to teach GOD's way in GOD's Church and relay GOD's directives and messages to HIS Elect. They are servants and not masters (Matthew 10:24; Luke 12:47; 16:3l; John 13:6). The lord of the Christmas religion would have you believed that GOD had abdicated and given all authority to him, to change and do away with whatever he so pleases.

Anyone who has read the Bible, the whole Bible, sufficiently thoroughly would have easily and clearly understood this! How is it the whole world of "Christendom" is so easily and completely deceived to believe that the Council of Nicaea and subsequent councils called by a pagan Emperor clearly identified by the Bible as the first instance of the fourth Beast Kingdom to be anything that carried the authority of the true Church of the True GOD, the Church that obeys GOD (Acts 5:29) and keeps GOD's commandments (John 15:10; 1 Corinthians 7:19; 1 John 5:2 - 3; Revelation 22:14) and seeks to do GOD's will (John 9:31; 7:17; Matthew 7:21).

The Council of Nicaea is a counterfeit of the 'Council of Jerusalem' in the book of Acts. In the first place there was no Council of Jerusalem. In the time of Apostles, the Church of GOD was headquartered in Jerusalem even though the Gospel message was carried to the far reaches of the Roman Empire. Paul, because of the contention by false disciples that the gentiles had to be circumcised (Acts 15:1 - 2), went together with some leaders of local congregations to Jerusalem where the headquarter of the Church of GOD was at that time, to consult with the known 'pillars' of the Church for their judgment (Galatians 2:1 - 10). This fact is clearly recorded in the book of Acts and the Epistle of Paul. Who had you drunk with the wine of her fornications that you cannot discern this simple and clearly written account?

Who forwarded the idea that there ever was a Council of Jerusalem? The very disciples of the Antichrist Church that convened the Council of Nicaea to justify their councils and their synods as authentic Christian's.

The Council of Nicaea and those that followed were not the gathering of the Church of GOD but the Church of the Babylonian Mystery religion!

Today almost the whole world celebrates Christmas (Revelation 17:2, 15; 18:3, 7). All of "Christendom" in the world today believe they are the disciples and followers of JESUS CHRIST when nothing can be further from the truth.

Voiding The Grace Of GOD.

The changing of the of the Passover which commemorate CHRIST's death to that of Easter, claimed as commemorating HIS resurrection, is tantamount to BREAKING and therefore VOIDING the NEW AND EVERLASTING COVENANT (1 Corinthians 11:25; Hebrew 13:20; Isaiah 24:5) which is in CHRIST'S blood that HE shed to pay for the sins of all mankind. That is why, it was and still is, so important to Satan and his agents, the Churches of the Antichrists that the world does not commemorate CHRIST's death according to the commandment of GOD and the clear records of Holy Scriptures. If you break the New and Everlasting Covenant with GOD there is no longer a sacrifice for sin for you, you are no longer under grace but Eternal Judgment (Hebrew 10:26 - 27).

What is the basis of your faith, the teaching of some men who claimed exclusivity to GOD or the very Word of GOD, in the Holy Scriptures?

You decide!

Because not long from now under the leadership of a miracle performing false prophet supporting a powerful political and military leader, these disciples of the Church of the Antichrist, the very Church that convened and met at the Council of Nicaea, Council of Constantinople and all other councils, will begin the imprisonment, torture and murder of people like me, people who keep the commandments of GOD and the New and Everlasting Covenant with JESUS CHRIST and GOD. These all are written here many years before it happen so that when it does you may know the truth of what is written here. I have told you all these before it all come to pass so that when it does you will believe (John 14:29).

Next BELIEVE IN GOD AND BELIEVE GOD.

THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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Comments and questions on issues of doctrines and facts raised here can be directed to chquah@gmail.com. Only sincere non malicious comments and questions seeking clarification and understanding will be entertained.

Note:
1.Words in italic reference titles or proper names where this applies, otherwise these are personal notes to select people who are familiar with them.
2. I have intentionally left out scriptural references (mostly) as anyone who wants to prove or disprove what is written here should read the Bible extensively (yes from cover to cover at least three or more times).
3. The various chapters and articles published here are by no means exhaustive of the doctrines, prophesies, subjects and answers to questions on the scriptures.
4. Scriptures quoted are from New King James Version unless otherwise indicated.
5. Please bear in mind that this stuff here is for foundation understanding and some 'deeper' verses are skipped.
6. The word or term 'man' is used throughout as a reference to man specifically as well as to all mankind (male and female) according to the context in the same way as the Bible used the term.

© Quah 2009 - 2010. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer:
All reference to GOD in this site refers to the CREATOR GOD whose original inspired Words are the basis of the Christian Bible unless otherwise denoted.
All published information on this topic is targeted at the true disciples of the faith, the Elect, not the professed believers. Those of other religious faith who are easily offended are advised not to read any of the blogs entries posted here.
All views and statements are with regard to my personal religious belief and conviction and directed at persons of same faith, religious belief and conviction.
Nonetheless any sincere seeker of the CREATOR of all things should be able to related to and understand the topic, if seeking said CREATOR in truth and humility.
All those who are not interest in, or seeking to know the truth should not read materials and articles by this author in his books or blogs as it will most probably offend their sensitivity.
The author is neither responsible for nor does he approve or endorse any advertisement for subscriptions, products or services advertised in this blog space.

SAVED BY GRACE NOT BY WORKS???

2010-01-22T01:56:00.032+08:00

Saved By Grace Not By works???

Many "Christian" religious sects have being teaching that all we need to do is give our heart to JESUS CHRIST and accept/confess HIM as our personal saviour, and that is the sum and total of conversion. Some of these self proclaimed experts theologians went so far as to even judge the very Word of the Holy Scriptures (James 4:11) and condemning the epistle of James as an epistle of straw (2 Peter 1:21).

All these disciples and masters of the Christmas religion, whether they teach a grace without works and a need to obey GOD keeping HIS commandments, or a system of penance instead of repentance has one major problem. They should stop making a pretence that they are Christians, and that the basis of their religion is the Christian Scriptures. Read the New Testament including the Gospel accounts and the Book of Revelation. Did it look like JESUS CHRIST (John 15:10) and HIS Apostles (1 John 5:3; 2 John 1:6) actually taught a grace without the need to walk in faith, and a need to keep the commandments of GOD? Is the Bible openly teaching one thing, and then secretly advocating something else all together? The Christmas religion would want you to believe so.

The Gospel that JESUS CHRIST, the SON of GOD, preached taught nothing about penance nor a grace without the walk of faith (work). This is a faith of obeying GOD and keeping the commandments of GOD. Read the four Gospel accounts to confirm this, the whole of the Bible is about men of faith who obeyed GOD and carried out HIS directions (obeyed HIS voice). I did not make it up.

Those who teach a grace without work never fail to quote the Epistles of the Apostle Paul.

' And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work. '
Romans 11 verse 6

Sound so much like what they are teaching is true doesn't it. That Paul actually said that? Only problem is Paul also wrote,
' And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. '

And he also wrote,
' Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, '

But how about in Galatians 5 verse 4 when Paul wrote,
' You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. '

and, also,
' I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain. '

But then again he also wrote,
' What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! '

and also in Romans 2 verses 12 and 13
' For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as have sinned in the law will be judged by the law (for not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be justified; '

So was the Apostle Paul contradicting himself? If he was, then he shouldn't be believed. Truth of the matter is, he was not. His writings are confusing to those who lack understanding of the concepts and context on what he wrote about.

The context of Paul's writing were circumcision particularly, and generally the ritualistic laws as well as those pertaining to the sacrificial offerings of the Old Testament. These involved eating and drinking, washing and various sacrificial rituals. For the full discussion on what are the differences between the New Covenant in the Blood of JESUS CHRIST and the Old Covenant of the Ten Commandments read the title on the 'New Covenant' in this chapter.

The Apostle Peter, wrote that many were twisting the writings of Paul to their own agenda as they did with the rest of the Scriptures,
'and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you, as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which untaught and unstable people twist to their own destruction, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures.'

What Peter was saying clearly and unmistakeably was that self-proclaimed, untaught and unstable (Psalm 71:17; John 6:45; 1 Thessalonians 4:9), theologians and religious experts are twisting the writings of Paul as well as all the Scriptures earning for themselves destruction in the day of GOD's judgment.

Did Paul say that the walk of faith was no longer required (2 Corinthians 5:7)? And what does the walk of faith involve but obeying GOD and keeping HIS commandments, even under extreme duress to the point of a horrible death (Hebews 11:35 - 38). Did Paul not mention the requirement for obedience (2 Corinthians 10:6)?

In 2 Corinthians 6 verse 1 Paul wrote,

' We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. '

How would grace possibly be in vain if we no longer need to do anything? And why 'workers together with HIM' if works are no longer required?

Is it not the same Paul who wrote:

' It was symbolic for the present time in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make him who performed the service perfect in regard to the conscience— concerned only with foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly ordinances imposed until the time of reformation. '
Hebrews 9:9 - 10

And also,
' For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect. For then would they not have ceased to be offered? For the worshipers, once purified, would have had no more consciousness of sins. But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year. For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins. '
Hebrews 10:1 - 4

He clearly and plainly stated,
' Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God is what matters. '
1 Corinthians 7:19,

The Apostle Paul was not advancing a doctrine of grace without the need to obey GOD and keep HIS commandments at all, contrary to the evil lies, doctrines and teachings of the mainstream "christian" religion of today. Paul plainly and clearly taught, that keeping the commandments of GOD is essential because 'what matters' means exactly that.

And what are these commandments that Paul said the keeping of which is what matters?

' For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” '

The Ten Commandments, yes there are ten of them, if you have not read them before they are in Exodus 20 verses 1 to 17 and also in Deuteronomy 5 verses 6 to 21.

These can be summed up as:
' You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself. '

The adversaries, the Churches of the Antichrist, had twisted the writings of Paul in order to do away with the commandments of GOD (Mark 7:9) and the requirement of faith towards GOD which had always been proven by obedience to the voice of GOD and keeping HIS commandments.

Read the chapters on 'GOD IS' and 'Self Righteousness And The Righteousness Of GOD' for the full disclosure of what are the commandments of GOD and what exactly is the new commandment of love.

Read the whole Bible and see where Adam and Eve had failed, where the antediluvian world had failed, where the ancient nations of Israel and Judah had failed. And in the Gospel accounts read where the religious authorities (who held themselves the epitome of religious righteousness: Luke 18:11 - 12), and the masses during and after JESUS's ministry had failed. All these failed because of disobedience. Short sighted self-deceiving self-expediency leading to the breaking of GOD's commandment of love, making the grace from GOD of no effect, trampling on the blood and body of JESUS CHRIST (Hebrew 13:20), breaking the everlasting covenant (Isaiah 24:5).

The very same reason nearly all professed "Christianity" and mankind today are failing, because of the doctrines (Revelation 18:3) and celebrations (Revelation 18:7) of the Christmas religion (Revelation 17:5 - 6) which are contrary to GOD's celebrations and commandments which were the doctrines that JESUS CHRIST taught.

' Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. '
2 John 1:9

To get a more complete understanding on the writings of Paul in all his Epistles read the chapter 'Grace, Sin and The Commandments of GOD'.

The Old Testament Ten Commandments are no longer valid and need not be obeyed, especially the fourth commandment.

Many followers of the Christmas religion believe that JESUS CHRIST came to fulfill the requirement of the law and thus they are done away with. "There is no longer a need to obey and keep the commandments of GOD since JESUS CHRIST already fulfilled them." As long as we do what we believe to be right we should all go to heaven when we die. They may not say so in as many words, but in essence that is what they believe. See the previous point.

Do not be deceived, there is only one personage who does not want mankind (and angels too) to obey GOD and keep HIS commandments. That personage is none other than Satan the Devil. Anyone who advocates the doing away with the need to obey GOD and keep HIS commandments, all of HIS commandments (Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4) can only be the disciples of the Devil (John 8:44).

Read where it all started in Genesis 2 verses 15 to 17:

' Then the LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it. And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, “Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” '

And Satan said in Genesis 3 verses 4 to 5:

' Then the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” '

Today he is saying the same thing, 'what commandments of GOD, it is by grace you are saved not of works, you can discern for yourself what is good and evil there is not need to keep some rules that cannot make you righteous.'

As what was in the Garden of Eden so it is today, Satan twisting the very words of GOD to lead man to disobey GOD. Satan hates all those who would obey GOD and seek to destroy them as is the record of the Holy Bible,
' And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. '
Revelation 12:17

Here's what GOD said after Adam had eaten the fruit that GOD commanded him not to eat,
' “Because you have heeded the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you, saying, ‘You shall not eat of it’: .........." '.

Did it sound like GOD was saying, "It is OK, those commandments bring death and cannot make you righteous, just go on and live your life as it seems right to you?"

What GOD actually said because Adam had disobeyed and did not keep the commandment of HIS MAKER.

' In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread Till you return to the ground, For out of it you were taken; For dust you are, And to dust you shall return. '

And in Genesis 5 verse 5 it was recorded,
' So all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years; and he died. '

So who was the liar here? Unfortunately mankind had persisted to believe Satan's lies from the Garden of Eden until today. The Babylonian mystery religion teach that when a "good" person (Matthew 19:7) or one who has accepted JESUS (depending on which sect of the Babylonian mystery religion you believed in) dies, he does not really die, he goes to heaven. But if he is wicked or has not accepted JESUS CHRIST, he goes to a hell of eternal torment. Of course that are variation to this "good go to heaven and bad go to hell' doctrine but conceptually and essentially it is something along those lines.

Yes from the very beginning, right from the very garden of GOD, Satan acting through his proxy had managed to convince mankind to believe that GOD was a liar and had a secret and envious agenda against man (Genesis 3:4- 5). Today all of mankind had continued on to believe this lie that is why they keep Christmas and Easter and Sunday worship. That is why they continue to believe in a harsh, unreasonable and exacting GOD who requires from man what is beyond man's limited ability to deliver, in the teachings and doctrines of the Christmas religion (this I will convincing prove in the chapter 'Grace, Sin and the Commandments of GOD').

The real truth is Satan is the one with the envious agenda to destroy all mankind, by leading man to rebel against GOD, disobeying GOD's commandments. Satan hates all mankind because man has been created to attain to a higher position in GOD's Kingdom than him.

Even though angels are now ruling over the current world of man, every man and woman who is accounted worthy to attain to Kingdom of GOD will rule over all things including all the angels.
' Do you not know that we shall judge angels? How much more, things that pertain to this life? '
1 Corinthians chapter 6 verse 3.

And also,
' And furthermore, it is not angels who will control the future world we are talking about. '
Hebrews 2:3 - New Living Translation.

Read in Romans chapter 8 verse 32,
' He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? '

Next EASTER WHAT IS THAT??

THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Back To THE BEGINNING.

Comments and questions on issues of doctrines and facts raised here can be directed to chquah@gmail.com. Only sincere non malicious comments and questions seeking clarification and understanding will be entertained.

Note:

1.Words in italic reference titles or proper names where this applies, otherwise these are personal notes to select people who are familiar with them.
2. I have intentionally left out scriptural references (mostly) as anyone who wants to prove or disprove what is written here should read the Bible extensively (yes from cover to cover at least three or more times).
3. The various chapters and articles published here are by no means exhaustive of the doctrines, prophesies, subjects and answers to questions on the scriptures.
4. Scriptures quoted are from New King James Version unless otherwise indicated.
5. Please bear in mind that this stuff here is for foundation understanding and some 'deeper' verses are skipped.
6. The word or term 'man' is used throughout as a reference to man specifically as well as to all mankind (male and female) according to the context in the same way as the Bible used the term.

© Quah 2009 - 2010. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer:
All reference to GOD in this site refers to the CREATOR GOD whose original inspired Words are the basis of the Christian Bible unless otherwise denoted.
All published information on this topic is targeted at the true disciples of the faith, the Elect, not the professed believers. Those of other religious faith who are easily offended are advised not to read any of the blogs entries posted here.
All views and statements are with regard to my personal religious belief and conviction and directed at persons of same faith, religious belief and conviction.
Nonetheless any sincere seeker of the CREATOR of all things should be able to related to and understand the topic, if seeking said CREATOR in truth and humility.
All those who are not interest in, or seeking to know the truth should not read materials and articles by this author in his books or blogs as it will most probably offend their sensitivity.
The author is neither responsible for nor does he approve or endorse any advertisement for subscriptions, products or services advertised in this blog space.

DOCTRINAL ERRORS OF TRADITIONAL CHRISTIANITY.

2009-12-31T01:58:00.056+08:00

A Three In One Person God.

This was and is the belief of traditional christianity. Where did this come from? Definately not the Bible. No where in the Bible is there any reference to any trinity (three in one person god) where GOD was mentioned or HIS Name invoked. But carnal men using their own reasoning invented this idea and even went to the extend of adding in words into (doctoring) the records of the Holy Scriptures to support their carnal reasoning to justify their doctrines.

Whoever it was who came up with this concept of GOD, either did not thoroughly read the Holy Scriptures, or did not believe what he/they had read.

If you were to check the documentations on the early history of the Church of GOD soon after the Apostolic era, you will find a Christianity rife with disagreement over the faith once and for all delivered in the Holy Scriptures. Many of the beliefs of modern 'christianity," were actually decided upon in the Council of Nicaea and added on in later councils. Councils called and presided over by a pagan Roman emperor, Constantine. A year before he died, the emporer Constantine, himself become a convert to this religion he presided and dictated over, the Christmas religion. This is the same religion the world today recognized as christian. But if the Scriptures are to be believed, its real name would be 'Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother of Harlots And Of The Abomination Of The Earth'.

All these can be easily verified in the historical records many of which are now easily and widely available being pubished on the internet and the World Wide Web.

The Apostle Paul, warned that many would come preaching another Jesus (2 Corinthians 11:4). A "Jesus" who came to do away with the need to obey GOD and keep HIS commandments. Has this not being fulfilled? Today we have so many other "Jesus" being preached.

The confusion over the faith once and for all delivered, if you could believe what were written in the Scriptures, was foretold by JESUS HIMSELF to HIS disciples. In Matthew 24 verse 5, Mark 13 verese 6 and Luke 21 verse 8, JESUS warned of many going out using HIS Name to deceive many. Preaching different a "Jesus" to deceive many, very many. Almost all mankind today believe in a different "Jesus". One who was born on Christmas day. One who was resurrected on a Sunday. One who came to change the commandments of GOD, HIS FATHER (Daniel 7:25). One who came to do away with the need to obey GOD (Matthew 28:20; Amos 2:4), and keep HIS Commandments (John 14:15; John 15:10) and HIS covenant.

There are many "christian" sects today with many differing doctrines. There is one commonality among most of these, they all preached their own "Jesus" but never the real JESUS the SON of the ONE and ONLY true GOD. The ONE that the Holy Scriptures described (Isaiah 42:21; Matthew 5:17, 19; 28:20; John 15:10; 2 John 1:4).

The Apostle Peter and Jude, likewise warned of false prophets and false teachers (theologians) who would teach destructive heresies and blaspheming the truth.. That is what in essense the Trinity does, changing the ONE GOD into a fabrication of man's mind. They reminded the disciples of their time how in the past sinners and the wicked, angels not being any exception, did the same as what were advocated by these false prophets and teachers, doing away with the need to obey GOD and keep HIS commandments. All those GOD had reserved for destruction and everlasting judgment.

In the writings of the Apostle John, he wrote warning of Antichrists in his days. Anyone ever wondered what happened to those Antichrists? Did they just cease or die off or simply fade away?

Has the wicked since the days of Noah (or for that matter since the time of Adam), ever ceased or had they faded away or died off so that there were no more wicked men by the time of JESUS CHRIST, so that there are no longer any wickedness or evil today?

On the contrary they just increased and grew. Isn't that what the Scriptures recorded?

' But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. '

2 Timothy 3:13

Since they didn't just died off or ceased or faded away, where were all these Antichrists, imposters, false Christians, false prophets and theologians throughout the centuries? Where are they today?

Main stream christianity, the Christmas religion, is the main one, and yes there are many, many others. This is what the Scriptures recorded. This is collaborated by the records of history. That is why today you see a "christianity" so totally different from that of the Bible. They started a little (but crucially) different and over the course of time all their true colors were revealed. JESUS CHRIST is the same yesterday today and forever (Hebrews 13:8; Malachi 3:6).

Some may argue that these Antichrist and false Christians were killed off by the Roman empire after Constantine the emperor himself embraced "christianity". (He converted to it shortly before he died). Possible yes? But what did the Scriptures foretold? The opposite, they joining with the secularly ruler (Revelation 17:1 - 2) murdered (Revelation 17:3 - 6) the Saints of GOD. That is why they are Antichrists, they opposed CHRIST and murdered HIS disciples just as Satan had being using his agents to do since Adam and Eve. Antichrists mean opposing CHRIST or adversaries of CHRIST.

' Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth. And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great, fiery red dragon having seven heads and ten horns, and seven diadems on his heads. His tail drew a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to give birth, to devour her Child as soon as it was born. She bore a male Child who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron. And her Child was caught up to God and His throne. Then the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared by God, that they should feed her there one thousand two hundred and sixty days. '
Revelation 12:1 - 6

The woman, which is the Church of GOD, had to flee into the wilderness, a place hidden from the world's focus and attention. In today terms it would say 'went underground', because the disciples of Satan tried to devour (destroy) her just as they did JESUS CHRIST.

Now read,

' So he carried me away in the Spirit into the wilderness. And I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast which was full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls, having in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the filthiness of her fornication. And on her forehead a name was written:

MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. '

Revelation 17:3 - 5

Here is a great mother church (a church that spawned many daughter churches). And in verse 6 her identity became clear. She is the great murderer of GOD's Saints and Elect, that was why John marvel because she was a harlot church. A church in Bibilical symbolic language is protrayed as a virtuous woman or wife. So a harlot is a pretender for a virtuous wife.

' I saw the woman, drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And when I saw her, I marveled with great amazement. '
Revelation 17:6

Far from the Roman empire killing Antichrists, it was killing the Saints and Elects of GOD at the behest of the great harlot church.

JESUS was born on Christmas day.

Any one can check the historical records and know that this is an entirely ridiculous fabrication. Yet for centuries now, "christianity" has continued to celebrate and perpectuate this lie. Today the "whole" world (Revelation 12:9) celebrate Christmas. Across the globe today Christmas is more widely celebrated than any other religious festivals. It has become almost a global celebration (Revelation 18:3, 9; 17:2, 15).

The Bible did not record the day when JESUS CHRIST was born. There were many specific days of the year which the Bible recorded, but never the specific day when any of GOD's people were born. The reason for this is that the date of birth of a particular person, had never been a big issue in the Bible. In this as with all the doctrines of the Bible, the Bible had stayed consistent. The fact that the Christmas religion is so focused on a birthday, testified to its duplicity as this very clearly goes against, and contradict the consistency of the Holy Scriptures. This is true with all the main doctrines of the Christmas religion, they contradict the records of the Scripture of Truth.

Now if only you could believe what the Bible recorded, you would know in which season JESUS CHRIST was born, It definately was not on 25th December. But believing GOD had never been a hallmark of a mankind that had started out deciding to believe a strange talking serpent, rather than their GOD and MAKER.

The Christian Sabbath Is Sunday.

Mainstream "christianity", the Christmas religion, believed JESUS CHRIST was resurrected on Easter Sunday. By implications they also believed that JESUS CHRIST came born as a human man so that HE could change the commandments of HIS FATHER. Especially the day of the Sabbath which was created by GOD and kept by the Old Testament Church, the nation of Israel and Judah, during the few short periods of time when they had obeyed GOD.

The same Sabbath through which GOD tested them, as a starting lesson and test to teach them to to keep HIS commandments (Exodus 16:26) when Israel just came out of Egypt, after four hundred and thirty years. The same Sabbath HE reminded them to keep, drawing their attention to the fact that HE made it when HE made man (Exodus 20:11).

The same Sabbath that CHRIST kept (Luke 4:16), confirming that HE was the One WHO created it (Luke 6:5). The same Sabbath the Church of GOD kept (Acts 7:12) since that day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1). This was when the New Testament Church was founded, through the giving of the the Holy Spirit to the one hundred and twenty disciples who still believed in JESUS CHRIST and obeyed HIS voice (Acts 1:4 - 5). The same Sabbath this very same Church of GOD that JESUS CHRIST founded (Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:1), had been keeping since then, and is still keeping today (1: John 2:3; 1 John 5:2 - 3). And it is not Sunday.

Here was how and where it all started, the agenda to do away with GOD's commandment. Not long after the demise of all the original Apostles, having failed to destroyed the Church of GOD through a vicious persecution, Satan began a desperate attempt to obliterate GOD's Church and those who would obey GOD and keep HIS commandments. Beginning with a false doctrine of a Sunday resurrection, Satan disciples, followers of the Antichrist religion exposed by the Apostle John in his epistles, pushed to change the keeping of the Sabbath to the keeping of Sunday.

If you know your Bible you would know that Balaam lusted for the gold of Balak and how he used his knowledge and understanding of the unchanging CREATOR GOD to teach Balak how he could destroy the Israelites. Who do you think was behind this scheme? Satan the Devil. And Satan did exactly the same thing through his agents the Churches of the Antichrist. Through the councils and synods of the Churches of the Antichrist. Later in this same chapter on the topic of Easter I will reveal a far greater and more sinister scheme that Satan had when his disciples advocated a Sunday resurrection which is just as much of a lie as JESUS being born in December.

Using unclear Scriptures instead of clear Scriputres, they advanced their doctrines so that over the course of a few thousand years Satan has successfully replaced all of the doctrines of JESUS CHRIST with the doctrines of the Antichrist. This is the doctrines of the Christmas religion that has gained worldwide recognition as "christianity" while they branded the true followers of JESUS CHRIST as heretics and as cults forcing true Christian to go 'underground' practicing their faith away from the view of the main world of human civilizaion (Revelation 12:6) for one thousand two hundred and sixty years. This was from after the Smyrna era through the whole of the Pergamos era as recorded in the Book of Revelation.

From then Satan uses his disciples, his churches and his kings (the Beast power in its many revivals) to persecute to try and destroy the Church of GOD throughout the centuries of "christain" history. He will yet try to do this again in the very near future at the End of this Age (Revelation 12:13 - 17).

Through these Satan has successfully denied the rest of mankind the true knowledge and the corresponding repentence from their sins to avail of the grace that comes through this repentence to believe and obey GOD.

Next SAVED BY GRACE NOT BY WORKS??

THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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Comments and questions on issues of doctrines and facts raised here can be directed to chquah@gmail.com. Only sincere non malicious comments and questions seeking clarification and understanding will be entertained.

Note:

1.Words in italic reference titles or proper names where this applies, otherwise these are personal notes to select people who are familiar with them.
2. I have intentionally left out scriptural references (mostly) as anyone who wants to prove or disprove what is written here should read the Bible extensively (yes from cover to cover at least three or more times).
3. The various chapters and articles published here are by no means exhaustive of the doctrines, prophesies, subjects and answers to questions on the scriptures.
4. Scriptures quoted are from New King James Version unless otherwise indicated.
5. Please bear in mind that this stuff here is for foundation understanding and some 'deeper' verses are skipped.
6. The word or term 'man' is used throughout as a reference to man specifically as well as to all mankind (male and female) according to the context in the same way as the Bible used the term.

© Quah 2009 - 2010. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer:
All reference to GOD in this site refers to the CREATOR GOD whose original inspired Words are the basis of the Christian Bible unless otherwise denoted.
All published information on this topic is targeted at the true disciples of the faith, the Elect, not the professed believers. Those of other religious faith who are easily offended are advised not to read any of the blogs entries posted here.
All views and statements are with regard to my personal religious belief and conviction and directed at persons of same faith, religious belief and conviction.
Nonetheless any sincere seeker of the CREATOR of all things should be able to related to and understand the topic, if seeking said CREATOR in truth and humility.
All those who are not interest in, or seeking to know the truth should not read materials and articles by this author in his books or blogs as it will most probably offend their sensitivity.
The author is neither responsible for nor does he approve or endorse any advertisement for subscriptions, products or services advertised in this blog space.

HOW TO READ AND BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE.

2009-12-18T21:06:00.025+08:00

The Bible is a book not too different from other books that teach on a certain subject such as mathematics, nuclear physics, history or genetics. The subject the Bible focused on primary, but not solely, is human life pertaining to this physical realm.. Lives of intelligent, rational, contemplating, emotional personages who are empowered to make purpose driven decisions. You can say that it is a "How to' or 'guide and rule' book on life for intelligent free-will personages. You can also say that it is a life science and not hypothetical academics.

However there is a difference, the Bible is a sort of coded mystery book. But all you need to understand are the series of keys or codes to unlocking the mystery (Ephesians 3:9; Revelation 10:7; Romans 16:25). It is coded so that those who do not possess the right 'qualification' cannot understand it.

This book will lead you, if you are so willing through the process to acquire that qualification necessary to understand this CREATOR's guide and instruction book, the Bible.

The AUTHOR of the Bible is the sole AUTHORITY on the subject. Every one else is just a new totally 'blank' and clueless, no idea, no notion student. That includes every authority on earth and in heaven, every man, woman, theologian and angel. The author of this book and blog not excluding.

As is evident by the hundreds maybe even thousands of divergent views, beliefs and doctrines of the numerous "christian" sects today, man can never completely agree on anything. While it is true that the Bible is not a single book but a compilation of the works of many authors, yet the focus and consistency of all the books of the Bible have never wavered. From the book of Genesis to the book of Revelation, the Bible had stayed the course in subject matter and in message context and focus. Each verse, each paragraph, each chapter adding to and building up to fullness the complete concepts expounded.

Fact of the matter is two individual can never totally agree on everything. Yet all of the books of the Bible are in perfect agreement and consistently speak the same thing. This will be clearly proven and shown once you reach the end of this book.

A Clean Slate.

To begin with, you have to be able to come to the realisation that you are a novice and know next to nothing about GOD and GOD's Words in the Bible. If you start reading with any preconceived ideas of GOD and the Bible, you are just reading your own ideas and will not be able to learn anything correct or true. This approach is generally applicable to any kind of information or knowledge. If you think you already know everything, no one will be able to teach you anything new. The Bible is written such that if you want to advance your own ideas you will have plenty of material for your hypothesis.

If you believed something to be this or that, it would be very hard for you to see it as anything else even if you really tried to. The operative word here is "really" because one basic problem with the human pysche is the deceitfulness of the human mind (or in Bilblical terminology, heart). Many will not agree with this last statement, which just proved how accurate and true it is.

Another major problem with the human pysche is the 'know it all syndrome' or what I call the "rocket scientist" syndrome. Many are the times when I have sat beside groups of men (or women) talking, over hearing thier conversation by proximity not by intend. Everyone who speaks, speaks like they are the authority on whatever the subject that is being conversed. I have heard my peers or acquaintances berate the Prime Minister of the day or the Financial planner of the country as if they are more qualified and could have done a better job.

I read often statements from leading public figures or prominant man of science speaking as if they know everything when I know that with the passing of time, they will be proven to be just another arrogant know-it-all who knew nothing.

I know that I too am not free from this fundamental flaw of the human pysche. But I have a responsibility to my conscience and my conviction to speak of what I understand and believed without a doubt to be true. This is not to advance myself but as I see what is clear as daylight so I must warn all who would believe. As I have always said, I make a claim to nothing, but will let the passage of time prove my words.

For the Words of the Holy Scriptures had consistency proven to be true. Every prophecy that was prophesied to happen, had been fulfilled according to its timeline. And all the prophesies for today, are coming true right now, before the eyes of all mankind. Only trouble is, man's eyes, have been blinded by his own conceit and arrogance and he refuse to see what is clear as daylight.

Genuine Sincerity.

The next thing that is required, is a genuine sincerity to want to find out and to learn the truth. This might sound simple, but in reality, it is one of the most difficult task for a person, especially a prejudiced person, a person already biased against a certain thing or fact. This is why it is so important, to come with a blank slate without any preconceived idea or notion.

This is very same reason, scientists and historians of our current time, many of whom are biased against the Bible, will never be able to factually and scientifically analyse the record of the Scriptures, and come to a correct and true conclusion.

Doctrinal Errors Of Traditional "Christianity".

This is also why, many so called "christian" theologians and experts will never be able to really understand the Bible. These are people who were trained and taught a different religion, the Christmas religion.

Every time they study the Bible, these theologians already have, some or all of the following ideas:

1. A three persons in one person god or trinity.
2. A Jesus who was born on Christmas day.

3. The changing of the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday. Their basis for this doctrine was based on another lie, that JESUS CHRIST was resurrected from death on Sunday.

4 The misconception that we are saved by grace alone apart from everything else, so we can just do whatever we like, as works are not required. This belief lead to point 5 below.
5 The laws and Ten Commandments of GOD particularly the fourth commandment, are not required to be obeyed and kept, because "these had already been nailed to the cross (done away with)". Saying in other words, that JESUS CHRIST died, so we don't have to obey GOD anymore and can do just anything we like, as long as it is right in our eyes.
6. The observant of Easter as opposed to the commemoration of the Passover. Numerous errors are in the advancement of Easter (name after a pagan goddess), including the erroneous understanding that JESUS died on Friday evening, and was resurrected on Sunday. They are so totally blinded that they no longer know how to count (I sure hope you still do). Also they can't even see that if their hypothesis is correct it would have invalidated CHRIST as the MESSIAH and the SON of GOD as the one and only sign HE specifically cited as a proof of HIS MESSIAHSHIP was that HE would be three days and three nights in the grave or tomb. That is HE would be dead during that whole period (Matthew 12:40, 38 - 39). Instead of using the clear Scriptures to explain the unclear they have used the unclear to invent doctrines and teachings that are in total contradiction to the full persepctive, context and concept of the Scriptural records.

7. And a whole lot of other lies and half turths all of which are recorded in secular and religious history, read them for yourself as these are now easily accessible through any online search engine.

Next DOCTRINAL ERRORS OF TRADITIONAL CHRISTIANITY.

THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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Comments and questions on issues of doctrines and facts raised here can be directed to chquah@gmail.com. Only sincere non malicious comments and questions seeking clarification and understanding will be entertained.

Note:
1.Words in italic reference titles or proper names where this applies, otherwise these are personal notes to select people who are familiar with them.
2. I have intentionally left out scriptural references (mostly) as anyone who wants to prove or disprove what is written here should read the Bible extensively (yes from cover to cover at least three or more times).
3. The various chapters and articles published here are by no means exhaustive of the doctrines, prophesies, subjects and answers to questions on the scriptures.
4. Scriptures quoted are from New King James Version unless otherwise indicated.
5. Please bear in mind that this stuff here is for foundation understanding and some 'deeper' verses are skipped.
6. The word or term 'man' is used throughout as a reference to man specifically as well as to all mankind (male and female) according to the context in the same way as the Bible used the term.

© Quah 2009 - 2010. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer:
All reference to GOD in this site refers to the CREATOR GOD whose original inspired Words are the basis of the Christian Bible unless otherwise denoted.
All published information on this topic is targeted at the true disciples of the faith, the Elect, not the professed believers. Those of other religious faith who are easily offended are advised not to read any of the blogs entries posted here.
All views and statements are with regard to my personal religious belief and conviction and directed at persons of same faith, religious belief and conviction.
Nonetheless any sincere seeker of the CREATOR of all things should be able to related to and understand the topic, if seeking said CREATOR in truth and humility.
All those who are not interest in, or seeking to know the truth should not read materials and articles by this author in his books or blogs as it will most probably offend their sensitivity.
The author is neither responsible for nor does he approve or endorse any advertisement for subscriptions, products or services advertised in this blog space.

THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT.

2009-12-02T22:02:00.028+08:00

Many “Christian” theologians and experts separate the Bible into the Old Testament which to them is obsolete and not relevant (eg. there is no requirement to obey the ten commandments) today, and the New Testament.

The Bible is one 'book' authored by ONE though recorded by quite a few different human authors. The coherency and consistency of all these books would otherwise have been impossible knowing men’s tendencies to have disparate views on almost every issue and subject. Just take a look at “Christianity” of today with the hundreds of denominations, each with its own set of doctrines and beliefs, some are so far off that they are entirely different religions.

Let me use mathematics to illustrate a main point in the teachings of the Bible, the whole Bible.

Mathematics.

Every student of mathematics started learning mathematics from the basic that is addition and subtraction. So this what I will use.

Everyone (other than quantum mathematicians of course) who knows how to add and subtract knows that:

1 + 1 = 2

10 + 10 = 20

But

1 + 1 = 2 and also 1 + 1 = 10

9 + 9 = 18 and also 9 + 9 = 12

10 + 10 = 20 and also 10 + 10 = 100

29 + 29 = 58 and also 29 + 29 = 52

and many such.

Some who “think” they know mathematics will say, what nonsense is this? But those who really know their mathematics will know that all these are correct. So is it with the Scriptures. (If the reader is having a problem to understand the mathematics' example I used above, please consult a good mathermatician failing which you can also write to me and I will explain some basic concepts about numbers and numbering systems).

The point I am making is that all the Scriptures agree if you know your Scriptures. The Old Testament and the New Testament are complimentary giving us a more complete understanding of the DIVINE will and instructions. So to those who consider themselves New Testament Christians and that the Old Testament of the Bible is no longer relevant today, I got news for you. You are not a Christian! Not one defined by the Word of GOD, because you obviously know nothing about the GOD of the Bible or HIS Words.

Just like the example of mathematics I used which to many lay persons do not make sense, so also is the Word of GOD to those who do not possess the HOLY SPIRIT. What that means is these carnally minded persons just can't make sense of the Bible as a whole and are totally clueless as to what the Bible actually teaches. Their understanding are based on what they were taught at their "conversion". Only question is what were they converted to if they can't understand the Bible to the extend that they believed the Old Testament no longer has any relevant. If you don't agree with this last point read further in this chapter where I will show how for centuries, so called "Christianity" taught many things that were in direct contraditions to what the Bible recorded.

Next HOW TO READ AND BE ABLE UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE.

THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Back To THE BEGINNING.

Comments and questions on issues of doctrines and facts raised here can be directed to chquah@gmail.com. Only sincere non malicious comments and questions seeking clarification and understanding will be entertained.

Note:
1.Words in italic reference titles or proper names where this applies, otherwise these are personal notes to select people who are familiar with them.

2. I have intentionally left out scriptural references (mostly) as anyone who wants to prove or disprove what is written here should read the Bible extensively (yes from cover to cover at least three or more times).
3. The various chapters and articles published here are by no means exhaustive of the doctrines, prophesies, subjects and answers to questions on the scriptures.
4. Scriptures quoted are from New King James Version unless otherwise indicated.
5. Please bear in mind that this stuff here is for foundation understanding and some 'deeper' verses are skipped.
6. The word or term 'man' is used throughout as a reference to man specifically as well as to all mankind (male and female) according to the context in the same way as the Bible used the term.

© Quah 2009 - 2010. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer:
All reference to GOD in this site refers to the CREATOR GOD whose original inspired Words are the basis of the Christian Bible unless otherwise denoted.
All published information on this topic is targeted at the true disciples of the faith, the Elect, not the professed believers. Those of other religious faith who are easily offended are advised not to read any of the blogs entries posted here.
All views and statements are with regard to my personal religious belief and conviction and directed at persons of same faith, religious belief and conviction.
Nonetheless any sincere seeker of the CREATOR of all things should be able to related to and understand the topic, if seeking said CREATOR in truth and humility.
All those who are not interest in, or seeking to know the truth should not read materials and articles by this author in his books or blogs as it will most probably offend their sensitivity.
The author is neither responsible for nor does he approve or endorse any advertisement for subscriptions, products or services advertised in this blog space.

GENESIS THE REMAINING CHAPTERS.

2009-11-29T19:37:00.024+08:00

Genesis 4 saw the first murder, the first manifestation of wickedness in a world in enmity against GOD's way of life. Every man and woman since has gone on this self-expedient way.

Abel was innocent of any wrong doing against Cain; he (Abel) was only performing his duty to GOD. Cain murdered him because according to Cain's reasoning Abel did wrong by him when Abel offered a sacrifice that was acceptable to GOD while his was not. Such are the reasoning of all who are driven solely by self-expediency, a warped mind that sees anything and everything that do not expedite their interest and agenda to be a personal affront against them. It is a kind of evil and madness which would be termed "mental unwellness" in today's "enlightened" and "caring" society.

Evil is evil and wickedness is wickedness. Giving it a nice sounding name does not make it any less a horror and a sorrow on its victims. The judiciary system of today's "enlightened" and "caring" social order has bended over backwards to be accommodative and sympathetic to the perpetrators of evil while confining their numerous innocent victims as folder and collateral of their self glorifying enlightenment, releasing these perpetrators back to do more damage after a few years of "good behaviour". These great leaders and leading minds of our time sitting in their ivory towel have gone mad not being able to understand this simple concept that a person will behave and say what you want to see and hear respectively to get what they want. Good behaviour is temporary behaviour to get their freedom and not a sign of a repentant person who has turned away and recant from his evil self-expediency. Most people caught doing something wrong express regret. But what they regret is getting caught and having to face the consequence, not their criminal actions.

Now I am not talking about people who made a mistake or some mistakes in their youth or even as an 'awake and aware' adult. I am talking about the predators of society who nourished a totally self expedient attitude, seeking out who they may murder, rape, rob and prey upon.

Freeing criminals back into society so they can continue their criminal rampage is itself a crime against society and humanity. Those responsible should be (and will be) held totally accountable for every suffering and every injury and every lost life by their "enlightened" holier than GOD actions. Read the account of how Pilates try to absolve himself of sin for sending the SON of GOD to death. Do you think he will be acquitted at the judgment seat on Judgment Day?

An eye for an eye is a concept of equitable punishment, of punishment fitting the crime. The context of its application is to put away evil from being a plague on society. Unfortunately for us today our society has degenerated so badly that the evil of unmitigated self expediency has permeated so deeply that GOD will soon have to destroy ninety percent of mankind living in these last days to put evil away from this earth in the new world order that JESUS CHRIST will usher in when HE return to rule mankind.

Some have held the view that GOD cut off access of mankind to HIM after Adam and Eve were evicted from the Garden of Eden incident. This is not supported by Genesis 4 to Genesis 10 notably Genesis 4 verses 3 to 16, 25 and 26, Genesis 5 verse 29, Genesis 6 verses 3, 5 to 7, 18, Genesis 9 verses 1 to 17 especially verses 4 to 6. All these verses showed that GOD still communicated directly with man even a man who had committed murder.

Now contrast that with Genesis 10 verse 9 and 10. Here and only here is when man began to become cut off from access to GOD because they did not like to retain the knowledge of GOD. Just four generations from after the Flood, a man had set himself up to go against GOD by making himself a king rejecting the rule of GOD (1 Samuel 10:19) who made him, and mankind has ever since continued on this way. Nimrod not only went against GOD but he gathered the people to go against GOD in accepting him as their king and to build the towel of Babel as an obvious rebellious attempt to thwart GOD possible punishment through another flood just as the one that had previously destroyed the world before them. This GOD allowed as the next phase of HIS plan kicks in. This is not the plan outlined in HIS ordained feast which is another track of the one master plan and not a separate plan.

The plan of GOD for all mankind is one plan with several tracks one of which is outlined in the ordained feast given to the nation of Israel. The main plan was outlined in the first chapter of Genesis in the seven day week. Still another track of this plan was outlined in the book of Daniel in the dream vision given to Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 2. More detaills of this track were revealed on in the subsequent chapters of Daniel and also in the book of Revelation.

Other things to note about the preflood period and shortly after are:
1. Prior to the flood mankind were vegetarians.

2. Seven pairs of each clean animal went into the ark and only one pair of unclean animal. Arthropods and other creepy crawlies are included.

3. Some may hold the view that all animals are given as food for man, made in the image and likeness of GOD, from Genesis 9 verse 3 overlooking Genesis 8 verse 20 and Genesis 7 verse 2, 3 and 8.

4. Abraham's fore parents were idol worshippers. Though the Bible did not specifically state from which generation of Shem were the memory of GOD lost to them, the Nimrod account clearly indicated that it started in the fourth generation from Noah. Also Genesis 11 verses 1 to 11 ties in with the Nimrod account of an open rebellion against GOD. Verse 9 recorded that GOD confused their langguage and scattered them. What that verse also stated was that GOD directly intervened to thwart mankind's rebellion leaving no room to doubt that there was no longer any communication between mankind (in general) with GOD at that point. It was from that generation that mankind began to become cut off from GOD, eventually with succeeding generations loosing all knowledge of the true GOD WHO created them.

The record of Abraham's life history is the record of the making of the Father of the Faithful. It is the record of GOD raising up four successive generations of men, leading them through their lives preparing them through blessings, supernatural interventions, tests and trails, for the fulfilment of their life's roles and their future birth into GOD's Family. That was the history of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. This was unprecedented and never again repeated throughout the historical records of the Bible, that four successive generations of leaders were converted to obey and walk in GOD's way.

It should also be noted that no woman in the Bible records had been given higher accolades and praise than Sarah. Sarah was a woman of extra ordinary beauty who even at her senior age was sought after by Kings. But her inner beauty clearly outshone her externally manifested beauty. She was so esteemed by GOD that the Father of the Faithful was told to heed her voice.

The record of Abraham's life started with his conversion at around age seventy-five. Soon after, he was commanded to leave his home and in faith he obeyed. It must be noted that the first step to conversion is obedience in faith. That is always the first test, among many more tests and trials to come. A test which, the first man, Adam, failed.

The main milestones of Abraham life, test and trials were recorded for our learning that through it we might learn to have the faith to believe and obey our MAKER and GOD. There were trials, blessings and deliverances (Genesis 12:16 and Genesis 12:17 - 20) amidst powerful display of GOD's power (Genesis 18:17, 20; 19:27 - 28). Through these GOD was showing and teaching and building into Abraham the faith needed for the greatest test of his life that he should have the faith (Genesis 22:1 first part) to put his life greatest desire, the promised heir, on the line in obedience to GOD's command. For those who teach of a faith without works they should note that Abraham always obeyed his GOD testifying to what is written in the Scriptures, that faith must be accompanied by the work of faith which is undoubting and unwavering obedience.

GOD could have given Abraham the heir he so greatly desired (Genesis 15:2) when he was called but as with all test of faith it had to come to the point where it was physically impossible that Sarah could naturally conceive. Note that is more of a test of Sarah's faith (Hebrews 11:11). There was no issue on Abraham's ability to sire children so the real test of faith targeted Sarah. Not through the power of the flesh or the will of men but by the power of GOD.

Here is another often misunderstood point in the Scriptures. The test of faith has very often being thought of, and taught as GOD testing man so that HE may know if we will obey HIM or not. The context that is in error is the assumption that GOD test to find out because HE doesn't know. This is a very narrow minded perspective of the purpose of testing.

Those who hold this view lack understanding of the complete concept on the purpose for which testing is conducted, seeing only one narrow perspective of a big picture. Below are listed all the various perspectives on the complete concept of the purposes of testing.

Test can be conducted for any one or more or all the following reasons:
1. Exploratory, that is to find out something.
2. To authenticate or to proof that something or someone to be real, true or valid.

3. For Enhancement or development. To develop or enhance a skill or a trait or an attribute. To strengthen or toughen. To build in or train up.

4. To disqualify or rule out.
5. To measure or quantify.

GOD test us to prove us and to build into us the faith we need to obey HIM as also is written in the record of the Scriptures (James 1:3; 1 Peter 1:7). If our faith is not tested we would have develop none. Faith is built through testing and trails. We can read all about swimming and the technique of swimming but unless and until we jump into the water and begin to learn to swim we will never be able to swim. So much for those who speaks of a faith without works.

Each and every time our faith is tested and we sailed through those storms our faith becomes stronger and each time we fail to sail through our faith becomes weakened. That is why GOD corrects us when we fail and encourages us when we succeed. The corrections are to open our eyes and hearts so we can turn from our error and wrong direction. The encouragements strengthen, comfort and assure us that our ways are pleasing to GOD.

When we sin, GOD does not intervene immediately, HE waits for us to turn ourselves around, failing which then HE sends correction a few times. When these fail to wakes us up and turn us then HE sends punishment or destruction depending on our attitude towards HIM. This is applicable primary to the Elect but also to the biological descendents of the patriarch Jacob though in a different way.

For the rest of the world of mankind GOD waits until sin has reached its fullness then GOD sends HIS warning before the day of calamity and destruction. This has a very good spiritual reason and lesson that traces back to the days of Adam and Eve. Details of the reason and lessons are expounded in the chapters 'Angels, Demons and Men', 'The Elect' and 'GOD Is'.

Isaac's conversion was not directly recorded but it probably took place early in his life maybe at the time his father took him and bound him as commanded by GOD. Definitely before he was forty. Having faithful parents both of whom were clearly favoured and lead by GOD must have gone a long way to his early conversion.

Unfortunately his favouring his first born son against GOD's explicitly indicated purpose for Jacob, had a negative effect on the younger twin. Isaac finally understood this after he was deceived by the younger son into conferring the birth right blessing on him. If shouldn't have to come to that but it did. Many are the times as a man we set our own agenda for our lives not realising that we are working contrary to GOD's purpose. We should submit ourselves completely into the hands of the CAPTAIN and AUTHOR of our salvation WHO desires only good for us just as Abraham had done. That is why he was given the title Father of the Faithful.

Jacob was another story. He was not 'called' until after the time when he fled from his brother Esau. The process of his conversion was recorded in sufficient detail for us to get a glimpse of how a 'worldly' person is 'called' and 'converted' by GOD. Jacob was a man who learned through his early life to be self reliance, trusting in his own devices to work his own way through life. After his conversion he continued on his self-reliance way until after the Dinah incident (Genesis 35:2, 5, 9 - 12). Many of us are like that. Jacob's conversion came with some very painful trails and lessons.

Joseph was surely among one of the most amazing record of the life of a man of GOD parallel only by Daniel. From a very young age his calling was evident and through very discouraging trails he had not wavered in walking blamelessly before GOD.

Many of the Scriptures in this very first book of the Bible have been misunderstood for several thousand years and here at this very of the End of the Age is its truth fully revealed. This is one of the many proofs of the validity and power in GOD's Word. GOD had never completely opened the full, true understanding of all HIS Words, the Holy Scriptures, to even HIS very Elect (Matthew 13:17; Luke 10:24). To Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel more of GOD's plan and purpose were revealed than to Moses, Joshua, Samuel or David.

And when the fullness of time arrived for the Gospel of the Kingdom to begin to be preached as opposed to the Law of Moses, the SON of GOD was borneas a man to pay the penalty of our sins. Then more understanding were given to HIS Apostles in those early days of the Church of GOD than ever before that time. The writings of the Apostles opened the truth to the Scriptures that even the angels of Heaven had not understood. The revelation of Jesus Christ from GOD the FATHER to John opened up the Scriptures from Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel and all the other Scriptures including all those by the Apostles of the early Church (Colossians 1:26) adding to the understanding given to them.

Yet through all those times much of the Scriptures even in this very first book of Genesis were not fully understood, in many instances totally misunderstood. Even in the very Church of GOD until today, many verses were (and still are) being misunderstood and erroneously taught. But as the clock ticked through the last hour of GOD's timeframe for man, the time is fulfilled for the complete mystery of GOD to begin to be made known (Revelation 10:7).

The fact that you are reading this here is an indication as to how close we now are to the very End of this Age.

Next THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT.

GENESIS 1 2 3 4

Comments and questions on issues of doctrines and facts raised here can be directed to chquah@gmail.com. Only sincere comments and questions seeking clarification and understanding will be entertained.

Note:

1.Words in italic reference titles or proper names where this applies, otherwise these are personal notes to select people who are familiar with them.
2. I have intentionally left out scriptural references (mostly) as anyone who wants to prove or disprove what is written here should read the Bible extensively (yes from cover to cover at least three or more times).
3. The various chapters and articles published here are by no means exhaustive of the doctrines, prophesies, subjects and answers to questions on the scriptures.
4. Scriptures quoted are from New King James Version unless otherwise indicated.
5. Please bear in mind that this stuff here is for foundation understanding and some 'deeper' verses are skipped.
6. The word or term 'man' is used throughout as a reference to man specifically as well as to all mankind (male and female) according to the context in the same way as the Bible used the term.

© Quah 2009 - 2010. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer:
All reference to GOD in this site refers to the CREATOR GOD whose original inspired Words are the basis of the Christian Bible unless otherwise denoted.
All published information on this topic is targeted at the true disciples of the faith, the Elect, not the professed believers. Those of other religious faith who are easily offended are advised not to read any of the blogs entries posted here.
All views and statements are with regard to my personal religious belief and conviction and directed at persons of same faith, religious belief and conviction.
Nonetheless any sincere seeker of the CREATOR of all things should be able to related to and understand the topic, if seeking said CREATOR in truth and humility.
All those who are not interest in, or seeking to know the truth should not read materials and articles by this author in his books or blogs as it will most probably offend their sensitivity.
The author is neither responsible for nor does he approve or endorse any advertisement for subscriptions, products or services advertised in this blog space.

GENESIS 3

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Genesis 3 started directly with a cunning serpent. The word translated as 'cunning' in the NKJV is not an appropriate translation because there is a measure of interpretation in the translation. The more appropriate term should be intelligent or smart or clever. Bible translation is more an art than a science since languages are live, 'evolving' with social, cultural, economic, political and demographic changes. According to a concordance the word translated as 'cunning' by the NKJV was elsewhere translated as 'prudent' and 'crafty'. In all likelihood the original word use is neutral and convey neither virtue nor evil intend.

Here is a point for the serious student of the Bible, Bible translators are very carnal people and often times fail to accurately translate the Scriptures allowing their personal background, ideology and prejudices to influence them. So as far as Scriptural studies are concerned most Bibles are good for general understanding or overview understanding of the Scriptures.

When doing in depth studies it is wise to cross reference with several translations, commentaries and a good and thorough concordance. While some Bible translation are better at accurately translating the original Scriptures, others (especially the newer interpreted versions) are near to totally in error being so completely interpreted by the erroneous held beliefs and views of those who work to produce them rendering them to be of no value as a translation of the Words of the ALMIGHTY CREATOR GOD.

There are some (hopefully fewer now) who would from this instance conclude that serpents are one or all of the following:

1. Supernatural creatures.
2. At one time were cunning creatures.
3. Evil creatures.
4. That during the time of the Garden of Eden, they have legs and walk.

This is because of the erroneous way of reading and interpreting Scriptures in much the same way that some had concluded that GOD created evil or that GOD is a three persons in one person trinity or that the Sabbath day has been changed from Saturday to Sunday or that the laws (commandments) of GOD have been done away with 'nailed to the cross'.

Genesis 3 did not fully explain who this intelligent serpent was but that did not mean the Bible was unclear as to who this serpent was. Was this serpent Satan? Notice the direct reference to the serpent as one of the beast of the field that GOD made. Only difference was this serpent was intelligent and could talk. So does that mean that serpent at one time talked? Read the Balaam and talking donkey account, and consider a little bit.

Putting these two incidents together should help us understand that the serpent was just a proxy used by a spirit being just as GOD used a donkey to correct Balaam on his erroneous direction as an Elect of GOD. More will be discussed about Balaam in the chapter 'The Elect'. Those who might have encountered incidences of demons possession might understand that demonic spirit can speak through those whom they posses as were also recorded in the Scriptures.

Elsewhere in the Bible it was specifically mentioned that another personage was also in the Garden of Eden and that verse was not talking about the serpent as a physical earth-bound creature.

Remember earlier in this chapter it was mentioned that the Genesis account was most probably given to Moses in a vision, albeit with some guiding explanation. Read some accounts where the Elect of GOD were given visions as in Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel and Revelation to get a better understanding of visions as given by GOD).*2*

Now in this vision as in the account of Genesis 1, only key points or significant events to the understanding of the chronological records from; Adam to the advent of Moses sent by GOD were revealed and recorded. So at the point of encounter between the ‘serpent’ and Eve, much conversation must have transpired between them before the recorded introduced question of the serpent to Eve, 'So did GOD really said, ……..'.

If you have any understanding of manipulation, you would immediately be able to recognise the manipulative nature of that question. And Eve’s reply was typical of those who are without guile, speaking in sincerity as one who had not before encountered or known deceit or malice.

Why did the ‘serpent’ approached Eve when she was not with her husband, Adam. Because first and foremost, Adam would not naturally trust a strange creature that talked. Secondly Adam naturally would not resist and question his wife Eve when she offered him the forbidden fruit. It should also be noted that Eve ate the fruit by herself first before bringing it to her husband.

That is how evil personages work, through schemes to deceive with baits and traps. But first the serpent would have had to establish familiarity with Eve before setting the trap with a baited question, ' Has GOD indeed said, "You shall not eat of every tree of the garden"? '

That question itself was already an attack on GOD’s credibility because it was phrased to cast doubt. First and apparently on Eve, whether she heard rightly but really targeting the trustworthiness of GOD.

Proclaimed The Serpent, 'You have an immortal soul!'

Followed on this with an incredulous proclamation, 'You will not surely die'. Then proceeding to openly state that GOD’s was lying implying that GOD had a hidden selfish agenda. How many billions of times have manipulators used this methodology since then?

Up until that point Satan's power over the mind of mankind was restricted just as his power has been over the minds of the angels. But with that eating of that fruit of that Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, the mind of man (and woman) became vulnerable to Satan broadcast to plant thoughts and attitudes into them.

Immediately after eating Adam and Eve felt ashamed of their nakedness such that they felt a need to cover themselves. Their minds forever changed from that of trusting innocence to suspicious and accusative self expediency.

So sin entered the world of man and the blame game started. Eve blamed the snake. Adam out did Eve, blaming both Eve and GOD. Yes he blamed GOD for giving him Eve. The mind of man is forever changed to that of enmity against GOD, suspicious of GOD, distrusting GOD.

There had been many theories about this Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. For many centuries 'main stream' Christian religion or so called traditional “Christianity” had taken it to mean sex or “carnal knowledge” which of course it was not. Sex was already a done deed, over and done with in Genesis 1:27. Sex was also elaborated on in Genesis 2:24 (remember that Genesis 2 verse 8 onwards were further details and elaboration of the sixth day). Sexual intimacy between man and woman joined in marriage was GOD created, ordained and commanded. Still is today.

Like everything GOD creates, sex's original purpose was for good and still is. But a deceived world that had believed in a talking serpent had turned every good thing into wickedness and corruption by misappropriation, by wrong and forbidden use (Hebrew 13:4). Only a totally deceived mind could have failed to understand this simple straight forward record of GOD's Word, twisting it to say something so totally different.

When did Adam and Eve became ashamed of their nakedness? Soon after eating the forbidden fruit. So where did they get this idea that nakedness was something to be ashamed of. Definitely not from GOD WHO created them and was with them all along in their nakedness until then. In Genesis 2 verse 24 speaking about sex between Adam and Eve, and in verse 25 about both of them being totally naked, the Scriptures clearly recorded that they were not ashamed.

The idea that sex was the original sin definitely did not come from GOD WHO created it. No where in the whole Bible was it even indicated that sex was something sinful or bad or shameful, only the wrong use (used outside of the ordained parameters) of it was condemned. So you still think the whole world had not been and is not being deceived about the Christian religion?

It is also important to note that there were numerous other trees that were pleasant to the sight and good for food aside from two special trees. Of these two special trees one was called the Tree of Life and the other the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Of these two, in fact of all the trees, only one was forbidden to Adam and Eve.

Before going further I will introduce now one of the many keys, more of which I will introduce as we go along, to understanding the Holy Scriptures.

GOD calls things as they are from what they do. Because you are what you do. If you do wickedness then you are wicked (1 Samuel 24:13; Matthew 12:33).

So the Tree of Life was just that, a tree that gave or conferred continual life (unceasing life as opposed to terminal life which is life that has a mandated end, cessation or termination) to personages that have terminal life. This conferrable property applied only to mankind who would eat of its fruit. Other life forms are exchuded. See Genesis 3 verse 22.

What if an animal happened to eat of the fruit of one of these two trees? Would they gain either non terminal life or the knowledge to discern good and evil? Now if you have even the tiniest of faith you would know that could not happen. Read the chapter 'GOD IS' for the answer.

And the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil basically was just that, a tree the fruits of which once eaten would confer the knowledge to discern between good and evil. It was not a tree of good and evil because good and evil are resulting effects of an action or expression. The effects of these actions or expressions are especially applicable on personages but also on other entities and environments. Good and evil are not something tangible that you can take hold of in your hands; they are resultant effects of actions and expressions.

That tree was about knowledge and the choices we would make when we have that knowledge. These choices translate into expression which we act out or vocalize. It was not a tree about making decision because an attribute of an intelligent personage or entity with free-will pre-required the ability to make independent decisions. So the tree was not about making choices so much as about making wrong choices when so empowered by knowledge. This will be discussed further when we get to 'The Elect' chapter.

Sad as it is, even in the Church of GOD today, this tree has been misunderstood to mean taking the prerogative to decide what is right and wrong. The tree was not about the knowledge of right and wrong which required greater wisdom to discern, but knowledge of good and evil. Read how GOD will judge all things (man and angels) on Judgment Day, in the chapter “GOD IS”.

One verse that already voided this second held view of this tree is Genesis chapter 3 verse 6. Eve had already taken the prerogative before eating, deciding to disbelieve GOD after assessing that the food was desirable to be eaten. The decision was made before eating not after.

I hope the members of GOD’s Church today (especially the leaders and elders) can decipher that.

Instead of gaining wisdom through the knowledge of GOD revealed in the Scriptures, most of GOD’s Elect today have chosen to worship a man rather than their GOD and MAKER clinging on to obvious errors where the scriptures clearly taught otherwise. Believe GOD, not man no matter who that man is (1 Timothy 2:5), by believing what is written in the Scriptures. And not the personal interpretation of a man no matter who he was/is or how great he was/is. Yes even if he was/is a prophet or an Apostle of GOD by great signs and miracles. The Bible clearly recorded the weakness of a man after GOD’s own heart, David. Even the greatest naturally born man who ever lived (Luke 7:28), a man empowered with GOD’s Holy Spirit from the womb, stumbled (Luke 7:23, 19). We all stumble so said the Scriptures (James 3:2).

The test of faith is whether you will believe GOD or not. For errors are bound up in the ways of man, every man. From Noah (who got drunk), and Abraham (who asked his wife to lie to save his skin). Then there was Moses (who struck the Rock instead of speaking to it as commanded) and Peter (who hypocritically avoided eating with the gentile converts), also Paul (who chose to appeal to the Roman emperor, rather than relied on GOD). The Scriptures plainly recorded that we all stumble in many ways.

So why was there this Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden if GOD did not want Adam and Eve to eat of it? Why was its fruit pleasant to the eye so much so that it looked desirable for food? Why put it there in the first place? The followers of the Babylonian mystery religion had for centuries taught that the fall from “grace’ took place when GOD was not watching, that Satan sneaked in, in the form of a serpent to trick Eve thereby outsmarting GOD. Any one with even the tiniest rational intelligence would have seen how ridiculous this teaching was and is.

The tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil was intentionally planted there by GOD, knowing full well that both our human ancestor would fail this necessary (compulsory) test of faith. GOD was fully aware that Satan would move in secretly (so Satan thought, that was why he used a serpent) to subvert GOD’s plan for man just as he had clandestinely manipulated those angels who rebelled prior to Genesis 1:2, destroying the pre-Genesis 1 verse 2 world. These angels are now incarcerated, bound with chains of darkness pending the final judgment on Judgment Day.

Another religion or an intellectual philosopher might argue that the serpent was actually carrying out GOD’s will acting on GOD’s directions to put Adam and Eve to the test of faith. That argument is basically flawed because it considered only verses that support its interpretation ignoring other clear Scriptures that stated otherwise. Read Genesis 3 verses 14 and 15. Does it make sense for a GOD who is the embodiment of good and righteousness to condemn a personage who was just carrying out HIS instructions?

It shouldn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that there is a difference between what is GOD’s will and good pleasure from that which GOD allows. For the "rocket scientist" this is explained in detail in the chapters ‘The Elect’ and 'GOD IS'.

Some who reads verse 11 of Genesis 3 have through their own reasoning concluded that GOD chose not to know what we would be doing, purposely closing HIS 'Eyes' so HE does not know what is happening or is going to happen or had happened . This type of reasoning has its basic flaw in not understanding how to read the Bible (among other things).

Another key point – never read any verse in isolation forgetting that the Bible is one. The Scriptures actually specified to us how it is to be read (Isaiah 28:10), without preconceived notions or personal biases or agenda (Isaiah 28:13) plus with a sincere heart (Jeremiah 17:9) that fears GOD seeking GOD’s righteous rather than to establish one's own.

Many of GOD's very own Elect were taught that GOD does not know everything (one of the reasons given for this doctrine was 'because HE chose not to know'). This is a very obvious error contradicting many clear scriptures that recorded otherwise. Actually the whole Bible is an advance record of not only events but of personages (men and angels), some of whom yet to be born, doing exactly what the Scriptures said they would do when they come on the scene. How easily it is for men to become so blinded they can't see what is clear as daylight. Details in the chapter 'GOD IS'. Also see item 3.

For those of the Elect who persist and insist to cling on to this ridiculous idea of GOD chosing not to know, that GOD truly did not know whether Adam and Eve would fail this first test of faith. Let me ask you a question. When did GOD create the seven day week, before or after Adam and Eve failed?

Men of GOD and men of the world please give credence to GOD that HE is not as dumb as you, as to be totally clueless as what is going on around HIM. Nothing is hidden from HIM. Indeed nothing can be hidden from HIM, not even the secret of our own deceitful heart that we guard with our life which no one else knows, us also deceiving ourselves.

Genesis 3 verse 11 was a correcting question as in 'why have you done this' or 'why have you disobeyed me' question. It was not a 'tell me what you have done as I have no idea what you have done' question. It was a question asked to highlight to the subject what they had done wrong. To think otherwise is to show up the ignorance of a person who had never before had to correct a child who had done something forbidden or wrong or stupid. Read Genesis 4 verse 9 then verse 10.

Verse 14 was basically prophetic actions, consequences and punishments for the protagonist who was behind the serpent. Note the 'because you have done this' in that verse. Same with verse 17 highlighting where Adam had gone wrong which was, 'heeded the voice of your wife', instead of obeying his GOD and MAKER.

Verse 16 was to put the woman in her place which was to be subject to her husband. There was less wrong imputed to Eve as against Adam (and the serpent) because Eve was deceived but not Adam. GOD is just.

Verse 22 was GOD's affirmation that since man had failed he should be denied access to the Tree of Life (verse 19). But note that GOD did not remove or destroy the Tree of Life but just prevented any possibility of man attempting to eat of its fruit for that period. Aside from the flaming sword Cherubim were also assigned to guard it against any possible attempts by rebellious angels to clear the way for mankind to access the tree in the antediluvian period.

Just as was the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, so it was with the Tree of Life. Even though both were physical trees they were also symbolic trees. They conferred real stated properties because GOD is faithful and will perform HIS Word.

Next GENESIS THE REMAINING CHAPTERS.

GENESIS 1 2 3 4

Comments and questions on issues of doctrines and facts raised here can be directed to chquah@gmail.com. Only sincere comments and questions seeking clarification and understanding will be entertained.

Note:
1.Words in italic reference titles or proper names where this applies, otherwise these are personal notes to select people who are familiar with them.
2. I have intentionally left out scriptural references (mostly) as anyone who wants to prove or disprove what is written here should read the Bible extensively (yes from cover to cover at least three or more times).
3. The various chapters and articles published here are by no means exhaustive of the doctrines, prophesies, subjects and answers to questions on the scriptures.
4. Scriptures quoted are from New King James Version unless otherwise indicated.
5. Please bear in mind that this stuff here is for foundation understanding and some 'deeper' verses are skipped.
6. The word or term 'man' is used throughout as a reference to man specifically as well as to all mankind (male and female) according to the context in the same way as the Bible used the term.

© Quah 2009 - 2010. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer:
All reference to GOD in this site refers to the CREATOR GOD whose original inspired Words are the basis of the Christian Bible unless otherwise denoted.
All published information on this topic is targeted at the true disciples of the faith, the Elect, not the professed believers. Those of other religious faith who are easily offended are advised not to read any of the blogs entries posted here.
All views and statements are with regard to my personal religious belief and conviction and directed at persons of same faith, religious belief and conviction.
Nonetheless any sincere seeker of the CREATOR of all things should be able to related to and understand the topic, if seeking said CREATOR in truth and humility.
All those who are not interest in, or seeking to know the truth should not read materials and articles by this author in his books or blogs as it will most probably offend their sensitivity.
The author is neither responsible for nor does he approve or endorse any advertisement for subscriptions, products or services advertised in this blog space.