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For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

(Hebrews 5:13-14)

From Milk To MEAT

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  1. Man being created by God is evident by the world we live in, as the world is a testimony of God’s existence and His power.

    • Rom 1:18  For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19  Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed [it] unto them. 20  For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21  Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24  Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 25  Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

  2. This is NOT the Lord God’s world, this the world of Satan and his angels (demons). We are trapped here because we fell for Satan’s lie.

    • Mat 4:8  Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9  And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. 

    • 1Jn 2:15  Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. 

    • Eph 2:2  Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 

  3. If you are in this world, you have fallen. This is your last chance for reconciliation to the Lord God.

    • Psa 82:5  They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. 6 I have said, Ye [are] gods; and all of you [are] children of the most High. 7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes. 8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations. 

    • Joh 10:30  I and [my] Father are one. 31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. 32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? 33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. 34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? 35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; 36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God? 

  4. How can you be reconciled to someone you never knew? You can’t!

    • Rom 8:28  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate [to be] conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. 

    • Eph 2:13  But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh (brought near) by the blood of Christ. 14  For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us;] 15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace; 16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: 17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. 18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. 

    • Col 1:19  For it pleased [the Father] that in him should all fulness dwell; 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, [I say], whether [they be] things in earth, or things in heaven. 21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in [your] mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled 22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: 23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and [be] not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, [and] which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; 

  5. Even if this is Satan's world, the Lord God is still ultimately in control:

    •  Think of the Lord God as looking down on a contained system that is being run by a group of rebels, these rebels tricked their brethren into turning from the Lord God and trapped them in this contained system of their making. Although the system is created by these rebels, all the rebels are created by the Lord God and come from Him, and they used the Lord God’s power to construct the system. The Lord God allows this to happen, but He still loves those tricked brethren. Since the Lord God is perfect, if part of His creation turns and becomes imperfect, He has the power to remove this part without corrupting the whole. The problem with this is the Lord God has to remove the tricked group also, because they are no longer perfect, either. This world is a quarantined battlefield, with the Lord God trying to save those that fell, and the rebels trying to guarantee the demise of the tricked brethren.

  6.  Where does Jesus Christ fit into this?

    • Jesus Christ was the plan to rescue and reconcile those brethren that were tricked and trapped by the rebels and lost to the Lord God, but the only way to do this was to come into the system and live by the standards of the system (God’s Law) perfectly, and be sacrificed as a once-for-all, perfect, blood sacrifice to pay our death penalty for rebellion. The only caveat is, we need to admit that we were wrong and that we deserve our punishment and we need to accept that Jesus paid the punishment for us in order to get us out from under the law and into this new covenant, the covenant of Grace.

      • Rom 5:6  For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7  For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8  But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9  Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 

    • Since everyone born here is under the Law, when one breaks the law, he is an offender and he will be judged by the Lord God (and just by coming here to this world, you broke the law). If Jesus Christ paid for you with His perfect life, you are now dead to the system, because according to the law, the punishment is death, but Jesus died this death for you. So now you are covered by Jesus, and when the Lord God looks at you, He sees Jesus and his perfect life. Now you are spiritually born to the new system, the system of grace which is kept by faith (not the keeping of the Law). Thus, all of the ceremonial laws in the Old Testament no longer apply, because each of them were to show an aspect of Jesus Christ, the one that was coming to redeem us. But Jesus came, so now we look to Him directly (instead of the ceremonial laws) as our redeemer has come.

  7. The Comforter is the evidence of us being reconciled with the Lord God:

    • To show how serious the Lord God is toward the promise of our coming redemption, He sent us The Comforter (The Holy Spirit) to abide within us as an earnest (down payment) on our lives. Satan owns our flesh until it is bought back, and the only thing that can buy you back is the blood of Jesus. The new Spirit is sent to abide in us the second we accept salvation, and it gives us power to resist the flesh and to fight back with prayer, but we will not have total victory over the flesh until we go home to the Lord God and get renewed bodies. This is why the Holy Spirit is the down payment. The evidence of this is the resurrection of Jesus and His Ascension. The Lord God brought Jesus back from the grave, and He ascended Him to Heaven. He will do this for us, too. Because of this new Spirit within us, it is possible for us to fulfil the Law, but only through the Spirit. The Law is here to condemn the flesh, it is perfect, but it is unable to save, its purpose lies in the fact that it reveals to all men that they are guilty of not living up to the standards of the Lord God, and if He did not intervene, we all would be worthy of judgement. Due to all of these reasons, we can now call on the Lord God as Abba, or Father, because we have been adopted back to Him by the blood of Christ, His Son.

      • Eph 1:9-14  Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: 10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; [even] in him: 11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 13 In whom ye also [trusted,] after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

  8. Salvation will bring redemption, but your current deployment is a labor of love:

    • We are saved by Jesus, but our redemption is not fully realized until we go to Heaven (Eph 1:14), or He comes in the clouds (read the book of Revelation). Jesus keeps us here to put us to work; pulling out our fallen brethren from the condemnation of the Law by preaching the Gospel! We aren’t saved by our works; but we are saved for the Lord God’s work. The Lord God wants us to follow Jesus’ commandments and examples, and our main duty is the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and establishing his law.  

      • Mat 22:35 Then one of them, [which] was a lawyer, asked [him a question], tempting him, and saying, 36 Master, which [is] the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second [is] like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

      • Rom 3:31  Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law. 

      • 1Co 9:16  For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17  For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation [of the gospel] is committed unto me. 18  What is my reward then? [Verily] that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. 19  For though I be free from all [men], yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. 

  9. Repentance is not works --Salvation can not be earned:

    • We are saved by grace (the Lord God’s part) through faith (our part), not us turning from evil to good, as this is not possible in our current fallen state. Jesus *CONVERTS you once you accept what He has already done for you (paid your death penalty). After -and only after- this happens, you are now going a different direction. You were once walking with the world, but now, Jesus has entered into you and flipped you around (think 180 degrees), so now you are walking with Jesus toward Heaven instead of with the world toward the Judgement (the lake of fire). Due to this reason, a change will happen to you and the way you conduct yourself, but this is not by the works you do, but Christ working in you. You grow holier every day through faith (our part) by the new Spirit within you. God the Father is perfecting you into the image of Christ by the Holy Spirit that is put into you. This Spirit supplants (overthrows) the old spirit of the world (the spirit of antichrist) that is within you.

      • *CONVERT, v.t. [L., to turn; coinciding in elements and signification with barter.]

        • To change or turn into another substance or form; as, to convert gases into water, or water into ice.

        • To change from one state to another; as, to convert a barren waste into a fruitful field; to convert a wilderness into a garden; to convert rude savages into civilized men.

  10. Religion Is Not Repentance:

    • The Bible warns us of faking Christianity, and it gives us ways to spot a fake Christian. The Bible also warns that God the Father chastises those He loves, but a bastard (one without a Father) goes without chastisement. So, you must ask yourself, O, Religious Man, “Why is it so easy for me to get away with doing evil as a Christian?”

      • Heb 12:3  For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. 4  Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. 5  And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: 6  For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. 7  If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? 8  But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. 9  Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected [us], and we gave [them] reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? 10  For they verily for a few days chastened [us] after their own pleasure; but he for [our] profit, that [we] might be partakers of his holiness. 11  Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. 

      • 1Jn 4:1  Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2  Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3  And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that [spirit] of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 

  11. Whom say ye that I am?​​​

    • Who does the world say he is?

      • The atheists say he was a teacher, or that he never existed.

        • Wrong​

      • The Jews say he was a mad cult leader.

        • Wrong​

      • The Muslims say he was the second greatest prophet.

        • Wrong​

      • The Buddhists say he reached enlightenment.

        • Wrong ​

      • The Mormons say he is an angel, and is the brother of the devil.

        • Wrong​

      • The Adventists say he is a new law giver.

        • Wrong​

      • The Hindus say he is one of 33 million deities.

        • Wrong​

      • The ancient Greeks thought his story was madness.

        • Wrong​

      • The ancient Romans thought he was a Jew.

        • Wrong​

      • The Catholics see him as a lucky charm and a means to control the people.

        • Wrong​

      • The modern church sees him as a draw for people and a means for riches.

        • Wrong​​​

    • Jesus said to his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Truly following Christ requires YOU to realize and accept who he is. If someone or some religion is telling you of Jesus, and you only know Jesus through their lens, you are not a Christian. You can’t be saved on your Christian friend’s coat-tails or your church’s version of Jesus. YOU need to come to the realization, yourself. The same goes for me, I can show you Jesus and try to explain him to you and who he is, but you cannot truly know Him until you know Him, and you will know when you truly know Him.

      • Mat 16:13  When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?  14  And they said, Some [say that thou art] John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. (all these answers are wrong) 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16  And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17  And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed [it] unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

    • His Titles:​

      • Son of God -- This means he is literally "of God". Think of it as you take your father's name, so you are of your father, Jesus inherited his Father's name, because he has no earthly father. This is why he was born of a virgin.

      • Messiah/Christ -- This means that he has been separated as a priest for his people. You cannot elect yourself as a priest, you must be chosen, and you must come from a line of priests. The word Christ means "to be anointed with oil"; this is how the Jewish priests were brought into service. Also, Jewish priests were typically in service until they died.

      • Son of David -- The kings of Israel come from David's house; this is the first prerequisite to being king of Israel. This also has to do with prophesy, as the Jewish Deliverer would also be king. Jesus legally fulfilled this through his adopted dad, Joseph.

      • King of the Jews -- The rightful ruler and heir to the Jews and their kingdom (Israel). Something to note: The king is king until he dies or is overthrown. If Jesus came back from the dead never to die again, and if he is rightfully king, then he is King of the Jews forever. This title also encompasses judge and executioner.

      • Savior/Deliverer -- One who saves. The Savior delivers the children of God from the evil of the world.

      • Lamb of God -- The sacrifice and payment for the purchase of many. This was fulfilled by his crucifixion. An important note: The sacrifice had to be without blemish, which is symbolic of being without sin (sin is missing the mark), this means the Lamb of God had to have lived an absolutely sinless life. The sacrifice had to be the Lord God, because man cannot pay back the debt of his fellow men; and the Lord God had to have come as a man, because he is purchasing back mankind.

      • I Am -- This title means Jesus has claimed that he is the Father, the title means "I exist", and means before anything else existed, he existed. This is a Jewish term, and it was given in a way to force the Jews to act, Jesus effectively forced the Jews to either accept or reject him, there was no room left for ignorance.

      • Lord -- Think of medieval times, this means you serve him as your master. Also, it has an understanding of exclusivity, as one cannot serve two masters.

      • Son of Man, i.e., Son of Adam -- In order to be an effective priest, it is important to be able to relate to those you serve. Jesus accomplished this by living a "normal" life in "human" flesh. This life was filled with trials, temptations, and tribulation. Not only did he live through these, but he also conquered them without sinning or compromising -- something only he could do. GOD came as a man, because he came to save man.

      • Immanuel -- This was the prophesied name for the Messiah, it means "with us is El", El is the name of the Father.

      • The Word -- This means Jesus is the doctrine of the Gospel and the doctrine of GOD the Father. He manifests GOD's traits and personality, because these are his as much as they are the Father's, as Jesus and the Father are one. The root word is logos (G3056). 

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1. Man Compared to Animals:

Man:

  • 1: Man has body and soul, and spirit.

  • 2: Man's soul came from God the Father​ and goes back to Him after death.

  • 3: Man fell, man waits on earth for Judgement.

    • See point #3 on "Why do I need Jesus Christ", above.

  • 4: Man will be judged because of sin.

    • See point #6 on "Why do I need Jesus Christ", above.

  • 4a: Man sacrificed animals as burnt offerings, and as an atonement for sin according to guidelines from the Lord God.

  • 5: Man can be redeemed from sin by Jesus' sacrifice.

  • 6: Redeemed man inherits two titles, king and priest.

 

Animals:

  • 1: Animals have body and soul and can be subject to spirit.

  • 2: An animal's spirit (soul) goes to the earth after death.

  • 3: Animals are part of the earth system

  • 4: Animals are not judged because sin is not imputed to them, as they can't follow God's Law.

  • 4a: Animals were sacrificed as burnt offerings, and as an atonement for sin according to guidelines from the Lord God.

  • 5: Animals cannot be redeemed because sin is not imputed to them.​

  • 6: Animals have no inheritance

 

Conclusion:

   The animals of the earth cannot go to Heaven, because redemption is not available to them, and they cannot go to Hell because sin is not accounted to them. They are part of this world, and are relegated to it, alone. This means, by definition, animals of the earth are inferior to man.

  In contrast, man was cast out to the earth due to sin. Man can be saved and reconciled to the Father, accounting him innocent and ready to go home to Heaven, while the unrepentant man dies guilty of breaking God's Law and goes to Hell, awaiting judgment from the Father.

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2. Some scenarios from the Old Testament:

 

  • Man kills beast:

    • According to the Lord God, the man is not put to death.

      • The Lord God allows the consumption of animals. (Gen 9:3; Act 10)​​

      • The animal sacrifice was necessary and guidelines were instituted by the Lord God. Abel's sacrifice is the first recorded animal sacrifice; the covenants of the Lord God toward man are often put into effect by an animal sacrifice.

  • Beast kills man:

    • According to the Lord God, the beast is put to death.

      • Gen 9:5-6 And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man’s brother will I require the life of man. 6 Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

  • Beast kills beast:

    • The living beast is not put to death, death by another beast is natural for animal life.

  • Man kills (murders) man:

    • According to the Lord God, the living man is put to death.

      • Gen 9:5-6 And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man’s brother will I require the life of man. 6 Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

  • Man owns a beast; the owned beast kills another man:

    • According to the Lord God, the beast is put to death, but the owner is acquitted.

      • Exo 21:28 If an ox gore a man or a woman, that they die: then the ox shall be surely stoned, and his flesh shall not be eaten; but the owner of the ox [shall be] quit.

  • Man is known to have a dangerous beast; the owned dangerous beast kills a man:

    • According to the Lord God, both owner and beast are put to death

      • Exo 21:29 But if the ox were wont to push with his horn in time past, and it hath been testified to his owner, and he hath not kept him in, but that he hath killed a man or a woman; the ox shall be stoned, and his owner also shall be put to death.

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THe Truth about BODy, Soul and Spirit

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  1. What is body?

    • ​In this world, your body (a host body) is the physical, fleshly, dwelling place of your soul.

      • Mat 16:25-26​ For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

    • The host body was a trap by Satan to lure angels into transgression with the Lord God. The trap was set with a lie: As an angel of the Lord God, you can inhabit and rule a created host body, and be part of an everlasting (self-propagating male/female) kingdom upon the earth. The angels’ transgression was believing in Satan’s lie instead of trusting the Father, and because of this, you (as an angel) became a co-conspirator with Satan and his insurrection.

      • Job 4:18  Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly:

      • Mat 25:41  Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

      • Psa 82:5-8 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.6 I have said, Ye [are] gods; and all of you [are] children of the most High. 7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes. 8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.

      • Isa 14:11-15 Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, [and] the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee. 12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! [how] art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! 13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. 15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.

    • The host body is linked to the antichrist spirit. The host body does not naturally have a soul, as it was created to trap a soul (an angel’s spirit).

      • Isa 3​0:1-2 Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: 2 That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!

    • The host body is a system of control; control over the soul by the flesh’s spirit of antichrist, which enslaves the soul.

      • Jer 17:9-10  The heart is deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it? 10 I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. 

      • Jer 16:12-13  And ye have done worse than your fathers; for, behold, ye walk every one after the imagination of his evil heart, that they may not hearken unto me: 13 Therefore will I cast you out of this land into a land that ye know not, [neither] ye nor your fathers; and there shall ye serve other gods day and night; where I will not shew you favour. 

    • The host body is a system of conversion; conversion of the soul, as the flesh’s spirit is linked to the pit and is designed to convert your soul into a consumable energy for a locust of the pit in Hell.

      • Mar 9:43-48  And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: 44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 45 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: 46 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 47 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: 48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. ​

      • Luk 16:19-31  There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. 26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that [would come] from thence. 27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house: 28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. 29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. 30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. 31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. 

    • The host body is a prison, as it holds your soul to this world until judgement comes.

      • Jud 1:4-7 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. 5 I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not. 6 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. 7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.

    • The host body is an idol, the Lord God hates idols.

      • Gen 1:26-28 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27 So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. 28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

      • Exo 20:1-6 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I [am] the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: 5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me; 6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.

  2. What is a soul?

    • ​Man's soul is the breath of life from the Lord God.

      • Gen 2:7 And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.​

    •  Adam's soul came from the Lord God's breath (spirit). Does this mean that soul and spirit are the same? not quite, the spirit is both the whole as a unified group and the source of energy, this energy being the Lord God; and it encompasses all of His angels. The soul is a self-sufficient energy that came forth from the Spirit of the Lord God. The soul (being an individual in this instance), has free will to continue to be part of the Spirit of the Lord God, or not. This free will is a choice of two freedoms, the first is genuine liberty in the form of service to the Father as sons, and the second is licentious freedom to do as you want.  You, as an individual, being here (on earth), is evidence that you (in Heaven) chose licentious freedom and were caught up in some form of transgression; either siding with Satan or believing his lies.

      • Luk 15:11-32 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to [his] father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth [to me]. And he divided unto them [his] living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. 14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. 15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. 17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. 20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put [it] on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on [his] feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill [it]; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. 28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him. 29 And he answering said to [his] father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: 30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. 31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. 32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.​ 

    • Now the Lord God had a choice, send you to Hell to await judgement, or let both groups involved fall to the earth and use this system as a way to sort out angels that will not repent from those that might. The Lord God, being a loving God, chose the second option and because of this, the earth is your sentence.​

      • Luke 13:6-9 He spake also this parable; A certain [man] had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground? 8 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung [it]: 9 And if it bear fruit, [well]: and if not, [then] after that thou shalt cut it down.

    • Since Heaven is perfect, any imperfection, small or great, can and will be removed by the Father, which means some may have been cast out due to lesser infractions than others. At the end of your trial on the earth, which ends with your physical death, one of two things happen to your soul:  If you have repented and have been reconciled, you return to the Holy Spirit of the Lord God. If you are one of the many unrepentant souls of men, you stand before the Lord God to be judged and sentenced to the second death in the Lake of Fire, prepared for the Devil and his angels.

      • Rom 8:11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

  3. What is spirit?

    • ​Spirit is the energy to which the soul is subject.​​

    • There are only two spirits to whom the soul may be subject: The spirit of this world (spirit of antichrist, also known as “Satan”), or the Holy Spirit (the Holy Ghost, the Lord God). 

      • 1 Cor ​2:11-12 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

      • Rom 8:6-8 For to be carnally minded [is] death; but to be spiritually minded [is] life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

      • Eph 2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

      • Mat 11:25  At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. 26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. 27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 

      • Gal 5:1  Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 

      • Joh 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

      • Rev 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

    • The Bible informs us that angels are spirit beings and, when investigating the terms used to describe man’s soul, you will see breath of life, and spirit of man, and living soul, and the inner man. These terms show that souls are also spirit, and more clarity can be found if you walk these terms back through the dictionary and concordance. Furthermore, the Bible reveals, in Romans, how the flesh has sin within it, which is this antichrist spirit. This spirit subjects the soul to evil thinking and deeds as it acts contrary to how you know in your conscience how you should act. This shows how the flesh is of a different nature than man’s soul; as man’s soul is good, but the flesh is inherently evil. 
      This means you are half good (your soul, your conscience) and half evil (the antichrist spirit that comes with your fleshly body). There is a war going on inside of you, but you lack the means to fight back. Hence, you end up doing that which is contrary to what is right. The consequence to all of this is that your flesh is going to end up dragging your soul to hell and, left to your own devices, you can do nothing about it.
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    • All men on this earth are born subject to the antichrist spirit. The only exceptions are Adam and Eve, who subjected themselves to the antichrist, by their fall, and Jesus Christ, the only man begotten (or born) of the Lord God, who is the Holy Spirit in the likeness of flesh.

      • Joh 3:6  That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 

    • The reconciled man has been reconnected to the Holy Spirit and, because of this, he has been disconnected from the antichrist spirit of the world and is born-again to God the Father. Notice how Christ was the only born of God, but we are born again to God through Christ.

      • Joh 3:3  Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and [of] the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. 8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. 9 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? 10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? 11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. 12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you [of] heavenly things? 13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, [even] the Son of man which is in heaven. 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. ​

  4. What about Adam and Eve?

    • ​Adam was man formed from the dust of the ground by the Lord God (like a potter throwing a pot ) and filled with His Spirit (given a soul) through the breath of life (as exhaling, blowing). So, Adam was a man but, he had a soul, unlike created man.

      • Gen 2:7 And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.​

    • Eve came from Adam’s side, unlike created woman.

      • Gen 2:21-25 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Adam said, This [is] now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. 24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. 25 And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.​

    • Adam was formed to be Christ’s representative to the earth system, as he came from the Lord God and he had communion with Him. His communion was that his soul and the Holy Spirit of the Lord God were both united. In contrast, created man, as a trap for angels, would break the angel’s communion with the Holy Spirit and subject him to the antichrist spirit of the earth.

      • Isa 29:16  Surely your turning of things upside down shall be esteemed as the potter's clay: for shall the work say of him that made it, He made me not? or shall the thing framed say of him that framed it, He had no understanding? 

    • Satan caused both Adam and Eve to fall, he entered the Garden, tempted Eve, and used Eve to trick Adam into transgressing. The result being the loss of the Garden and the Tree of Life, and also, Adam and Eve being clothed in nakedness (given new bodies) which were subject to death.

    • Adam and Eve became a hybrid race of Genesis 1 man (an embodiment for angels) and Genesis 2 man (Christ's representative), while forfeiting the tree of life (pre-fall bodies) and inheriting death and decay (different bodies). The Lord God left a promise with Adam and Eve of a future victory over the serpent and a restoration of that which was lost. Faith in said promise was the saving force before Christ came, as is revealed in Hebrews 11.​

      • Rom 4:13  For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, [was] not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. 14 For if they which are of the law [be] heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: 15 Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, [there is] no transgression. 16 Therefore [it is] of faith, that [it might be] by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, 17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, [even] God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. 18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. 19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb: 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. 

      • Hebrews 11​

    • Adam’s fall had a side-effect; it allowed the Spirit of the Lord God (as Adam’s soul) a means of entry into Satan’s male/female earth system by Adam’s seed. This gave the Lord God a way to reconcile any angel that fell subject to the earth. This new path to reconciliation would be fully realized when Jesus Christ (the Holy Spirit come in the likeness of sinful flesh) is born of a woman from the line of Abraham. This is given credence by 1st Corinthians 15:45, “And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.“ 

      • 1 Cor 15:4​2-49  So also [is] the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: 43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam [was made] a quickening spirit. 46 Howbeit that [was] not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. 47 The first man [is] of the earth, earthy: the second man [is] the Lord from heaven. 48 As is the earthy, such [are] they also that are earthy: and as [is] the heavenly, such [are] they also that are heavenly. 49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

      • Rom 11:32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.

    • Inexplicably, the host body system was created as a snare for angels by Satan, but conversely, Adam’s fall became a snare for Satan, which would allow angels to be recovered from the original snare of the flesh and will conclude with the dissolving of this system by Jesus Christ. ​​

      • Joe 2:28  And it shall come to pass afterward, [that] I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 

      • Rom 11:33-36 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! 34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? 35 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? 36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

      • 1 Cor 2:7-9 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 

    • ​A snare is a trap that flips the victim 180 degrees, causing your left to become your right, your up to become your down. If you are caught in a snare, your perception would be reversed from reality. Recovery would correct this, as what you perceive as up would then truly be up. This is what Jesus does for you, he releases you from the snare and corrects your perception of the world around you.​​​ 

      • Exerpt from chapter 38 of The Acts of Peter, a part of Peter's testimony as he was being executed on a upside-down cross: And when they had hanged him up after the manner he desired, he began again to say: Ye men unto whom it belongeth to hear, hearken to that which I shall declare unto you at this especial time as I hang here. Learn ye the mystery of all nature, and the beginning of all things, what it was. For the first man, whose race I bear in mine appearance (or, of the race of whom I bear the likeness), fell (was borne) head downwards, and showed forth a manner of birth such as was not heretofore: for it was dead, having no motion. He, then, being pulled down -who also cast his first state down upon the earth established this whole disposition of all things, being hanged up an image of the creation (Gk. vocation) wherein he made the things of the right hand into left hand and the left hand into right hand, and changed about all the marks of their nature, so that he thought those things that were not fair to be fair, and those that were in truth evil, to be good. Concerning which the Lord saith in a mystery: Unless ye make the things of the right hand as those of the left, and those of the left as those of the right, and those that are above as those below, and those that are behind as those that are before, ye shall not have knowledge of the kingdom.​​

        • Mat 16:24-26 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

        • Psa 124:7​​ Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.

        • 2 Ti​ 2:24-26 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And [that] they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

  5. How Jesus Christ changes the system:

    • ​Jesus Christ was the Lord God in the flesh, and he brought His Spirit with him, restoring for all what Adam lost. This Spirit manifested with many signs and miracles leading up to how Jesus died and by him rising from the dead and ascending into the clouds. Now that Jesus Christ has returned to the Father, He can convert those who follow him back to Adam’s pre-fall spiritual state of communion with the Holy Spirit. This event of conversion is the mark of the Lord God which encompasses a promise of salvation from the flesh’s coming judgement and a severing the host body’s connection to the antichrist spirit, *quickening your soul and restoring your inherited (from Adam) position as Christ's representatives to the world.

      • *To Quicken means to give life again; to revitalize.

      • 1 Ti 3:16​ And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

      • 1 Cor 15:20-28​ But now is Christ risen from the dead, [and] become the firstfruits of them that slept. 21 For since by man [came] death, by man [came] also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming. 24 Then [cometh] the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy [that] shall be destroyed [is] death. 27 For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under [him, it is] manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. 28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.

  6. Definitions: â€‹ Work in progress; from Jonathan Kleck.

    • The Beginning:

      • Angels (H430; elohim): 

        • Angels are spirit.

        • Angels can be tempted.

        • One-third of the angels chose to rebel with Lucifer (Satan).

        • Some angels came to the earth by choice;

        • Angels are the sons of God.

        • Some angels lusted after human woman.

        • Angels are male.

        • Angels can appear as flesh (Gen_18:2).

        • Angels can sin, as they have free will.

        • Angels that sin are removed from the Kingdom of the Lord God, as the Kingdom is sinless and will remain that way.

      • Genesis 1 man (H120):

        • Genesis 1 man is a​ vain show, an idol. (Gen_1:26 H6754).

        • Man was created as a trap for angels.

        • Man is flesh, not spirit.

        • The earth is man's system.

        • Man was created by Lucifer and his angels.

        • Creation of system and man allowed by the Lord God, thus creation is created by the Lord God;

        • Man is the "original" creation (compared to Genesis 2 formed Adam).

        • Man is made in the image of Elohim; angels.

        • Man is an embodiment (flesh) for the souls of angels.

        • Man is controlled by the spirit of the earth;

        • Man does not have a soul from the Lord God, as man (flesh) is designed to trap souls (spirit).

        • Man is the serpent race.

        • Man is subtle and cunning.

        • Man has both eyes darkened.

    • The Garden of Eden:

      • The LORD God (Jehovah God):​

        • The LORD God is the creator of everything.​

        • The LORD God is the creator of the angels.

        • The LORD God formed Adam and placed him in the Garden of Eden.

        • He is EL, the I AM.

        • He is all powerful.

        • He is self-existent and eternal.

        • He is male.

      • Genesis 2 Adam (Strong's H121):​

        • ​Adam is Christ's representation in this system of men (he is Christ in the system).

        • Adam is the Lord God's man (H120), his name means Man (H121).

        • Adam has a soul from the Lord God (Gen_2:7).

        • Adam is a son of the Lord God.

        • Adam was tricked by Satan into falling into sin (transgression) with the Lord God.

        • Adam was allowed to fall by the Lord God as a means of the Lord God getting into the system of man (the earth).

        • Adam's fall allowed the soul from the Lord God into the system of men.

        • Adam was formed from the dust of the ground by the Lord God (Gen_2:7).

        • Adam has communion with the Holy Spirit.

        • Adam had a different body than Fallen Adam.

        • Adam has two "light" eyes, his soul and the LORD's Spirit.

      • The Tree of Life:​

        • This is Jesus Christ.​

        • Adam loses his access to the tree when he falls.

      • The Serpent:

        • The serpent is ​Satan.

        • The serpent spoke with a lisp.

        • The serpent beguiled Eve.

        • The serpent walked like a man.

        • The serpent is the tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.

      • Genesis 3:21 Fallen Adam:

        • ​Fallen Adam was made naked.

        • Fallen Adam was given serpent flesh (read the Targum).

        • Fallen Adam will be judged due to sin -- the punishment for sin is death.

        • Fallen Adam lives out his days as an exile.

        • Fallen Adam lives out his days awaiting a death sentence.

        • Adam's generations became a co-mingling (hybrid) of the Genesis 1 adam race and fallen Adam; a "double you".

        • Adam's communion with the Holy Spirit is cut off due to sin (the emnity is what removes you).

        • Adam's soul from the Lord God is to be quickened (revitalized) when Jesus comes and brings the Spirit.

        • Fallen Adam has one eye darkened. His new fallen flesh brings emnity with the Lord God and is linked to the spirit of the earth, the spirit of antichrist.

        • Anyone born of Adam and Eve are also sons of Satan, as they inherit the flesh of man (Satan's creation), and do not have the Spirit of the Lord God.

        • Salvation is found for fallen Adam by being accounted righteous by the Lord God (see book of Hebrews).

    • Beginning of the twin system

      • ​Cain:

        • ​Cain was the offspring of the serpent and Eve (before Gen 3:21 bodies).

        • Cain was the "evil" man.

        • Cain murdered his twin, this is a physical manifestation of the current system.

        • Cain was cursed for the murder of his brother by the Lord God.

        • Cain is embodied by the Angel of the bottomless pit, this is why Jesus called him "A murderer from the beginning".

      • Abel/Seth:

        • They are the offspring of fallen Adam and fallen Eve.

        • Abel and Seth represent the "good" man.

        • Abel was deemed righteous by the Lord God.

        • Abel was murdered by Cain [Cain-Abel(ized)].

        • Seth was given by the Lord God in place of Abel, whom Cain murdered.

      • Genesis 6:2 man:

        • The beginning of the cross-breeding of elohym's man and the Lord God's Adam.

        • Inherits a connection to the Anti-christ spirit from Gen 1 man.

        • Wiped out by the Flood.

        • They came back after the Flood.

        • Genesis 6:2 man cannibalizes the good half (Adam's soul) over time, leaving only evil.

        • Both eyes darkened.

    • The generations of Adam (starts with Seth):

      • ​Noah and family:

        • Noah and his family's flesh was not corrupted (all other flesh was).

        • Noah's family restarted the earth after the flood.

        • The Flood did not remove all corrupted flesh, as they make a return later.

        • Noah is of the offspring of Seth.

      • Abraham and his lineage:

        • Abraham was a fallen man, chosen by the Lord God to bring forth the redeemer by his seed (progeny).

        • Abraham's seed (Isaac) became the nation of Israel.

        • Abraham's seed was Christ's representative in the prior age, it is what became the nation of Israel.

        • Abraham was saved by trusting in the promise of the Lord God and the Lord God accounting righteousness to him;  the righteousness of faith.

        • Abraham was saved by faith.

        • Later, the nation of Israel is saved by faith plus keeping the Law, which was added due to transgression.

    • The generations of Jesus Christ:

      • ​Jesus Christ:

        • ​Jesus Christ is the promised Redeemer from the seed of Abraham.

        • Jesus Christ is the Spirit of the Lord God in the flesh; He is the Lord God coming to get us (our souls) out of this system (the earth).

        • Jesus Christ is the Self-existent, Eternal Jehovah.

        • Jesus Christ is only man that did not need saving, he does not have a dark eye.

        • Jesus Christ was deemed a perfect sacrifice for all of the sins and transgressions of any man that might believe on him.

        • Jesus Christ became the mediator that man needed for reconciliation to the Lord God.

        • Jesus Christ's death and resurrection allowed the quickening of Adam and his sons' (H121) souls by the Holy Spirit.

        • Jesus Christ came in the likeness of man (was Adam in the likeness of Gen 1 man?).

        • Jesus Christ was the only one of his kind, the "only begotten Son" (John 3:16).

      • Saved Man:

        • Saved man has been Converted (Strong's G4762).

        • Save man is fallen man living by faith and relying on the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ and his promise of redemption and eternal life.

        • Saved man is redeemed man living out the rest of his days in his fallen flesh.

        • Saved man has been reconciled to the Lord God.

        • Saved man inherits Adam's name by adoption.

        • Saved man becomes a son of the Lord God (like Adam and Jesus) by adoption.

        • Saved man is used as Christ representative; or ambassador in this current age.

        • Communion with man's soul and the Holy Spirit is restored by conversion and reconciliation.

        • Saved man's conversion and adoption severs the flesh's communion with the antichrist spirit.

        • Saved man's vision is restored, both eyes light.

      • Redeemed man:

        • Redeemed man is saved man restored by grace through faith to the Lord God.

        • Redeemed man no longer has the corrupt body of fallen man (1Co_15:51-52;).

        • Redeemed man will reign with Christ.

        • Redeemed man will have eternal life.

        • Redeemed man is part of the bride of Christ.

        • The male/female system has been done away with, redeemed man is like the angels.

        • Redeemed man will judge angels (1Co_6:3).

        • Redeemed man's glorified (pre-fall) bodies are restored.

    • The Other Side:

      • "Scorpion" man:

        • ​Scorpion man is fallen man that is being controlled by the spirit of the world, the spirit of Anti-christ.

        • The "scorpion men" are the scouts of the Bottomless Pit (Hell) operating on earth.

        • The "scorpion man" state can become a permanent state of being.

        • If the "scorpion man" state becomes permanent, the man cannot be saved (may be reversed by being cast out, see Jesus casting out demons).

        • Conversion of fallen man into scorpion man removes the remaining good. If this state of being becomes permanent, both man's eyes are darkened.

        • If only one eye is darkened, the "light" eye is being dominated by the "dark" eye. This is because the flesh empowers the dark eye.

      • Revelation 9 Scorpion-Locust:

        • The souls of the fallen men awaiting judgement, in Hell, are given new bodies of scorpion-locusts.

        • ​Satan's plan is to feed the army of Revelation 9, scorpion-locusts, with the converted (upside-down) souls of men.

        • Revelation 9 gives us the appearance of the scorpion-locusts. The xenomorphs from the Alien movies are a manifestation of the scorpion-locusts, the real thing will be even more terrifying.

        • These scorpion-locusts of the pit are the end result for fallen man.

        • The scorpion-locust  are allowed to torment the earth and those not of the Lord God in the tribulation.

        • The scorpion-locusts will be cast into the lake of fire by the Lord God.

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  1. Christians and the World's Laws:

    • Christians are above the laws of authorities.

      • Rom 1:16-17  For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17  For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. 

      • Rom 10:4 For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. 5  For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. 

      • Jas 2:10-13  For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all11  For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. 12  So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. 13  For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. 

    •  Christians should obey the authorities of the world out of respect to Jesus. 

      • We follow Jesus' example on how to approach the rulers of this world.

        • Mat 17:24-27  And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute [money] came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? 25  He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? 26  Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. 27  Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. ​

        • 1Pe 2:11-25  Dearly beloved, I beseech [you] as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; 12  Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by [your] good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. 13  Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 14  Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. 15  For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: 16  As free, and not using [your] liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. 17  Honour all [men]. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. 18  Servants, [be] subject to [your] masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. 19  For this [is] thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. 20  For what glory [is it], if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it], ye take it patiently, this [is] acceptable with God. 21  For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22  Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23  Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously: 24  Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 25  For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. 

    • Christians are to submit to local authority, unless local authority goes against Christian law.​

      • 1Co 10:32-33  Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: 33  Even as I please all [men] in all [things], not seeking mine own profit, but the [profit] of many, that they may be saved. ​

    • Christians know that authorities are put in place by the Lord, and as such, are happy to obey the laws put into place by them.

      • Rom 13:1-7  Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2  Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 3  For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4  For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to [execute] wrath upon him that doeth evil. 5  Wherefore [ye] must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 6  For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. 7  Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. 

      • Tit 3:1-9  Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2  To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, [but] gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 3  For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, [and] hating one another. 4  But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5  Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6  Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 7  That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8  [This is] a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. 9  But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. 

      • 1 Pet 2:17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. 

    • This liberty does not give a Christian freedom to break the law of the land, as he can and will be punished by the authorities. What this does mean is that Christians have another governing law (the law of liberty), and this law prevails over any law of the world.

      • 1Pe 3:8-17  Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 9  Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 10  For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: 11  Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. 12  For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. 13  And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 14  But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; 15  But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: ​16  Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. 17  For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. 

    • Christians do not live by Old Testament law, which is the TORAH and includes the Noahide laws.​​

      • The TORAH, or the Pentateuch​, is the Law as given to Moses for Israel's descendants on Mt. Sinai by GOD and it consists of the first five books of the Bible.

        • This law requires the priestly tribe of Levi, the Tabernacle (or the Temple), and the sacrificial system contained within the TORAH. None of the three prerequisites are being met, so the Law is not being followed. by the Jews of today.

        • Mat 5:17  Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18  For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19  Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20  For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. 

      • The Noahide laws are the pre-Sinai  laws given to Noah and his descendants by GOD after the Flood.

        • Anyone pushing Noahide law is either a Zionist Jew, is working for the Zionist Jews, or is speaking from ignorance. Worldwide Noahide law would set up the Jews as a superior people with their own superior law; a ruling class. Be warned, the system of the Beast in Revelation will resemble Noahide law and Sharia law.

        • Gen 8:20-9:17​

    • ​New Testament law supersedes and fulfills Old Testament law, and because of this, Old Testament law takes on a different purpose, a schoolmaster.

      • Gal 3:21-29  Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. 22  But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. 23  But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. 24  Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. 25  But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. 26  For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27  For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28  There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. 29  And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. ​

  2. What Law do Christians Live by?

    • ​New Testament Law: The Law of Love; the Law of Grace kept by faith, liberty to come and go as sons of GOD.

      • Rom 13:8-10 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if [there be] any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law.​

    • This law is written on the hearts of Christians at the time of conversion (it is a change of mind by the power of the Holy Spirit) and it is kept by their faith in the promise of salvation through Jesus Christ and his sacrifice.

    • The law is kept in spirit, not letter, as GOD is spirit.

    • Conversion to Christianity also changes the citizenship of the man/woman to a citizen of Heaven. As such you become an ambassador to this world from Heaven, and once you complete your service, are called home, to the King.

      • For a better understanding of the Christian's relationship with the law, read Paul's letter to the Romans.

      • For a better understanding of the Christian's relationship to the Old Testament, read Paul's letter to the Hebrews.

      • For a quick understanding of the Christian's relationship to both the TORAH and the laws of the world, read Paul's letter to the Galatians.

    • The role of Christians in regard to  government and community:

      • Examples of Christ

      • Examples of righteousness

      • Preachers of the Gospel

      • The Salt of the earth

      • The Light of the world

      • A peculiar people

      • In one word: Ambassadors

        • 2Co 5:17-21  Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18  And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19  To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 20  Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21  For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
           

    • New Testament Law is superior to all other laws by design.​

      • Though New Testament Law is superior, it is incompatible with government, as government and laws are meant to punish lawbreakers, not save law-keepers. New Testament Law is also impossible to keep for unbelievers, as it is designed for converted man. Unconverted man would reveal himself guilty sooner than any of this world's laws could ever do, as New Testament Law expands Old Testament laws to the point of impossibility; the Old Testament says "don't do" while the New Testament says "thinking it is doing it" so now, hateful thoughts correlate to murder, lustful looks correlate to adultery, rebellious thoughts to witchcraft. The cure that man truly needs becomes overtly obvious, as we can clearly see we cannot live up to the Lord God's standards in this unconverted state. This also reveals why Jesus said that no one is righteous and those that think themselves righteous cannot be saved, as there is no man that has no sin.​

        • Gal 3:10  For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. 11  But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. 12  And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. 13  Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: 14  That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. â€‹

    • Christians are duty-bound to go against the laws of this world, when they conflict with Christian law.​ 

      • Naturally, this is illegal in the eyes of man, and persecution will arise when the Christian exercises this duty. Fulfilling this duty is righteous in the eyes of the Lord God and the Christian is justified in doing so. Christians should disobey man's laws whenever it goes against Christian law. We answer to a higher authority, and because of this, His Word takes precedence over man's. Remember, Christians are citizens of Heaven and are here as ambassadors. Think of an ambassador disobeying his home country to please the country he is occupying, this should not be. If, your response is: "That is insanity, you cannot, as a group, legally disobey the government. You deserve what you get for that kind of talk." let me point out, being persecuted for following New Testament law is one of the perils that you have to accept being a Christian, and is not exclusive to this generation. The possibility of persecution does not make Christianity any less true and it should be doubtlessly worth the risk. When you are chosen by the Lord (He chooses you, John 15:16) to be a Christian, this becomes your number one title; and it takes preeminence over all other titles, be it your title to your family, country, brotherhood, race, even church and denomination. There is no other way to see it, either you are a Christian first and foremost or you aren't one at all. We, as Christians, are to test ourselves, to make sure we are one of His; when your Christianity doesn't align with another title, which way do you lean? If anything other than "To Christ" check yourself, fellow Christian, your foundation may be built upon the sand and you may find yourself destitute in that time of testing.​

        • Act 4:19  But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. 

        • Act 5:27  And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, 28  Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. 29  Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. 30  The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. 31  Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 32  And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. 33  When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them. 

        • Rom 13:11-14 And that, knowing the time, that now [it is] high time to awake out of sleep: for now [is] our salvation nearer than when we believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. 13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. 14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to [fulfil] the lusts [thereof].

      • The Christian is gaining rewards in Heaven for being persecuted for his faith and is to rejoice when he finds himself under persecution.

  3. Questions for the Reader:

    • ​What did Jesus do in regard to the world's laws and authority?​

    •  What did Jesus say in regard to the world's laws and authority?​

    • What did the Apostles do in regard to the world's laws and authority?

    • What did the Apostles say in regard to the world's laws and authority?

    • What about the Old Testament, are there any examples we can look at?

    • What about Examples of Christians, in regard to the world's laws and authority, throughout History?​

      • The Jewish persecution of Jesus and the early Church.

      • The Roman persecution of early Church.

      • The Catholic perversion of the Church and persecution of "heretic" Christians.

      • The Muslim persecution and "cleansing" of Christians during the Middle Ages.

      • The Catholic perversion of the Church and persecution of "heretic" Christians during the Middle Ages.

      • The local persecutions, like India, Japan and China (countries which were initially not accepting to Christian evangelism).

      • The Modern-day Western mindset of Political-Correctness (persecution by shaming into silence).

    • Do you see a trend?

    • What is the world's next step from here?​​

      • The forewarned persecution​ of Christians throughout the Tribulation.

        • If this is the beginning of the end, the Anti-christ will be revealed in the near future and he will force everybody to take the mark of the beast. This Mark will be designed to appear necessary to your survival, and you will willingly receive it. You will be unable to buy or sell unless you take the mark, and your fellow man will think he is doing God a favor by turning on those that refuse the mark of the Beast.​The truth is that the Mark will permanently change the person to no longer be save-able by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. 

    • What does the future hold for you?

      • For Christians that are ready: Look up! Jesus is coming; the  time is at hand and your redemption draws near.

      • For Christians that are not ready: Prepare yourself, persecution is coming for you.​

        • ​Mat 10:16-25 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17  But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 18  And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. 19  But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. 20  For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. 21  And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against [their] parents, and cause them to be put to death. 22  And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. 23  But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. 24  The disciple is not above [his] master, nor the servant above his lord. 25  It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more [shall they call] them of his household? 

      • For others: This could be the final call from Jesus Christ, find him before it is too late! Hear the words of Jesus (Luke 9:24-25), "If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? ".

  4. Why the virus and mask mandates are against Christian Law:

    • The testing and roll-out of this designed pandemic resemble warnings in the Bible on the end times and the mark of the beast.

      • The government "mandates" for virus safety show signs of prophesied things to come, and as such, appear to be a precursor to the Mark of the Beast. Christians believe that the Mark will remove any chance of Salvation through Christ for the individual who receives it: they become incompatible with Biblical Salvation as laid out by Jesus Christ. Their proposed cure, the micro needle array in combination with a vaccine, may very well be the Mark of the Beast. If something comes along carrying many of the attributes of the Mark, you can be sure a watchful Christian is going to consider carefully what has to be done.

    • The pandemic has been used multiple times to single out and vilify Christians and Pastors.​​

      • Pastors should never had closed their doors due to government pressure and should not have listened to the authorities about the imminent threat caused by the virus. If one good thing can be taken away from this is that it has started to separated the wheat from the weeds across the churches. The world's governments have no right or power on how Christians worship, and if persecution arises, we are to always side with the Lord God over authorities of the world.

      • If Church gatherings are so dangerous, why have certain radical groups been allowed to continue to gather, and how did CHAZ stay established for such a long period of time? This is spiritual; the race from the pit are taking over the world, the Bible's time of trouble.

        • 2Co 2:15-16  For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: 16 To the one [we are] the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who [is] sufficient for these things? ​

        • Dan 12:1  And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble [H6869; the female rival], such as never was since there was a nation [even] to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

    • Jesus tells us, " ​Know them by their fruit". These people are actively and consistently choosing to go against the Lord God and His people.

      • Censoring of content which is against the pandemic has been happening on social media and video hosting sites, especially the content that looks at the outbreak from a Biblical perspective and those revealing the true nature of the powers of the world.

    • Christians are not suppose to worry about threats to humanity, as deemed by the world.​

      • Worry and fear are sins. We are warned about trying to save our physical lives, and how doing so may be evidence of us not being ready for salvation.​

        • Psa 34:4  I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. 

        • Mat 6:25-34  Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26  Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27  Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28  And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29  And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30  Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31  Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32  (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34  Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. 

        • 2Ti 1:7-12  For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8  Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9  Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, 10  But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: 11  Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. 12  For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 

        • Act 4:19-20  But Peter and John answered and said unto them (the High Priest and Jewish council), Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. 20  For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. 

      • The ultimate "threat to humanity" is coming, and it isn't a super-virus.​

        • Heb 12:22-29 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, 23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, 24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than [that of] Abel. 25 See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more [shall not] we [escape], if we turn away from him that [speaketh] from heaven: 26 Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven. 27 And this [word], Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: 29 For our God [is] a consuming fire.​

    • Look how those trying to buy and sell through this crisis without a mask are being targeted as narcissistic and hateful to their fellow man, even to them being downright refused service or being fired. Observe how the doctors and leaders are saying the "norm" will not return without a mandatory vaccine, which will be distributed on a worldwide level. Pay attention, big tech has teamed up with big pharma to save the world, while the bankers use this opportunity to blamelessly crash the current financial system in order to set up a new, germ-free, all digital system. We are heading into something we have never seen before. Watch as all of the fields of research and education merge into one unified system, the Anti-christ system, before our very eyes. The prophesied time is upon us, and only a minority sees it coming, with only a minority of a minority resisting. If the masses were to have resisted this virus exercise, perhaps the ultimate conclusion could have been pushed out past this generation, but now, these rulers and principalities have that taste of power on their tongues, handed to them by all of the well-meaning people just trying to help do their part. The Bible tells us that kingdom shall rise against kingdom during the last days, the Greek word used in the manuscripts is ethnos, which are ethnicities, as groups of people, is this not what we are seeing as of now with all of this racial hate and ACAB/WOKE/Black Lives Matter nonsense that has sprung up? Be of heightened awareness, these three groups are manifestations of the spiritual takeover by MYSTERY BABYLON, the female rival, as the pit is opening and she is taking over the earth. Christian persecution is going to be escalated to the maximum in the near future, as this is what the Bible states; do you, as a Christian really want to empower the very people who are going to be participants in your demise in the not-to-distant future? â€‹

    • Those pushing the vaccine should be seen as false prophets, as they are preaching lies against the truth, and are spreading fear and discord by ways of lies.​​

      • Mat 7:15-20  Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16  Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17  Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18  A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither [can] a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19  Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20  Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. 

      • 2Pe 3:16-18  As also in all [his] epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as [they do] also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. 17  Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know [these things] before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. 18  But grow in grace, and [in] the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him [be] glory both now and for ever. Amen. 

      • 1Jn 4:1-6  Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2  Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3  And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that [spirit] of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 4  Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 5  They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 6  We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. 

    • Satan is a murderer and a liar, and he has been from the beginning. Beware, his children are like him!  Do you really want to trust his children with your well-being? Revelation states, "Come out of her my people." This is a call to you! Will you remove yourself from MYSTERY BABYLON and become part of the true Church, or will you partake in her sins? The gift is free, Jesus is knocking on the door of your heart, it is up to you to answer.​

      • 2Co 6:14-18  Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 15  And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 16  And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in [them]; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 17  Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean [thing]; and I will receive you, 18  And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. 

      • Rev 18:3-6  For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies. 4  And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. 5  For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. 6  Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double. 

      • John 8​

  5. The Crux:

    • We have a calling that is higher than that of the the Jews and of the world; as both don't have the title of sons and daughters of God the Father, which Christians inherit by adoption.

    • As adopted sons and daughters, we are also co-heirs with Christ.

    • The servant is not greater than the master, Jesus was persecuted and killed, Christians will be persecuted and killed.

    • You cannot be a friend of the world and a Christian: put off worldly things, pick up your cross daily and follow the Lord.

    • The end of the age is closer than it has ever been, Jesus is coming soon, watch.

    • Satan is integrating the end-times, beast system before our very eyes.

    • The Bible showed us the signs of the end times, these signs are now manifesting in the world.

    • True judgement is the Lord's and He will not be prevented.

    • The truth is absolute, anything less is a lie. Jesus Christ is the Truth, and His Word is truth.

    • Those that claim to know the truth, but don't know Jesus Christ, are deceived -- if the blind lead the blind, both shall stumble and fall.

  6. Definitions ​and Resources:

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  1. Jesus the Son of God:

    • John's Gospel is given from the Son of God's perspective.

      • The Son of God means he is equal with God.

      • The Son of God means he is "of" God.

  2. Jesus the Son of Man

    • ​Mark's Gospel is given from the Son of Man's perspective.

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  3. Jesus the King

    • Matthew's gospel is given from the King's perspective.​

  4. Jesus the High Priest

    • Hebrews 7 speaks on Jesus' priesthood.

    • He is a priest from the order of Melchizedech; better than Aaron's priesthood.

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      Jesus is both priest and sacrifice.​

      Jesus serves in the Heavenly Tabernacle.

  5. Jesus the Lamb of God

    • The trial and crucifixion accounts show Jesus as the sacrifice for sin.

    • This is the sacrifice for the sins of the world.

    • The only one qualified to unseal the seven seals.

    • John the Baptist recognized Jesus when he said, "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world".

  6. Jesus the Prophet

    • Rev 19:10 reveals that the testimony of Jesus is spirit of prophesy. This means all prophesy is for Jesus' glory, as it is showing his plan playing out; prophesy is an account of the events that will happen given by a messenger of the king.

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 Some questions this article might help you answer:

  1. What is proper Christian music?

  2. Is all Christian music proper Church music?

  3. Can a Christian listen to the world's music?

  4. Should a Christian listen to the world's music?

  5. Is there "good" and "evil" music?

  6. Is there "good" and "evil" musical styles (hymns, rock, rap, psalms)?

  7. Can or should you "Christianize" any musical style?

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 Part 1: What is proper Church (Congregation) music?:

  • The purpose of Congregation music is the praise and edification of the Lord God. If the music does not fulfill this, it is not Church music. Some Christian music is not ideal for congregational singing. As you will see in the loose definitions below, some styles of music are designed around congregations, some are designed to be inclusive to congregations, and some don't figure in congregations at all. So, let me ask you, what is group worship without the group? Ask yourself "Who is edified?". If the singing leaves you thinking how great the singer was, and not the Lord God, the original purpose of the worship has been defeated, as it is for the praise of the Lord God, not of men. Don't compromise the main purpose of congregational worship for popularity, don't use the world's trends as a hook to draw in the world.

  • Assumed "levels" of purity in group Christian worship: 

    • Most Pure: Biblical Psalms

    • Very Pure: Acapella Hymns

    • Less Pure: Hymns with instruments: usually piano or organ, may have horns, rarely has drums.

    • Mostly Good: New music in classic style; Gospel ("good news" music; testimonies sung, etc.). These can be similar to hymns, but don't quite reach the hymn's level of quality and timelessness. 

    • Less Good: Contemporary Christian Music: This changes with time, "Christianized" popular music.

    • Borderline Bad: "Christianized" fringe music: rap, metal, rock, etc.

    • Bad: Music of the world with a Christian lyric: Take me to Church, Hallelujah, etc.

    • Other: Ethnic Worship: whatever the local worship style is, could be bad if based off of some pagan ritual.

  • Are these assumptions correct, according to the Bible? Note: This does not consider the lyrics, just the style of music, the next section looks at the lyrics.

    • No, but observe, the less complex the music, the more perceived righteousness it carries. Also, when the music starts to lean to the "worldly" side, the focus shifts off of the congregation and onto the performers. Notice, the Psalms are read, acappella is sung without instruments, Hymns are led with a few instrument, Contemporary has an accompanying band, and most forms of "Christianized" music are identical to their worldly counterparts in how they are played. Again, this does not consider the lyrics.

      • Psalms are their own category, as this is literally Scripture and not interpretation adapted to song. These can be read with different levels of participation from the congregation and some Psalms have sections for the congregation. This is obviously the "most pure" way of worship, because it is the Word of God. The Psalms were how Israel worshipped, led by the Sons of Korah, of Levi.

      • Acapella is the school of thought that believes the instruments are evil, and the best way to worship is by vocally singing. These are usually popular among Amish and Mennonite congregations. This idea is not Biblically founded, as Israel used instruments in worship, but it appears to be a good way to worship, as it is focused on the congregation giving praise to the Lord God, with little to no preeminence to any of the participants. Usually, traditional hymns are sung, but some denominations only sing passages from the Bible put to music. This style takes a little more practice than hymns led by music.

      • The traditional way of congregation worship is the congregational singing of hymns. The congregation is guided along by a simple song form, a hymn. The simplicity is key, as the "lead in" melody guides the congregation into the song, and the song is followed along by the congregation by it's structure (like following a trail, or floating down a stream). If this is the right or wrong way to worship is not immediately clear, but we see the focus is off of the worship leader and on the congregation, and as such the purpose of edification of the Lord is fulfilled and the edification of man is kept low. Hymns became a soft alternative to creeds for the protestants (evangelicals); a means to understand core beliefs without setting up a creed. You can also see hymns as "pocket" sermons.

      • Contemporary Christian music is probably the most popular Church music today. The music is very similar to popular music, and as such can vary considerably. The music is usually led by a praise band with lyrics on a screen for the congregation. The focus begins to shift from this point forward, as the congregation is singing with the band, there is a focus on the band over the congregation. Whether or not this is good, judge for yourself, but the shift is definitely there, the congregation is secondary, they are participating in something being performed to them by the band. If the congregation stops singing, the music could continue without issue; compare with hymns, where the congregation is half of the music.

      • When contemporary Christian is taken a step further, we start to see Christianized "everything else" music. This is pretty much taking some form of the world's music and turning it into a Christian version. Congregation participation varies depending on genre, but I don't think Christian Rap has the congregation's participation in mind. Remember, this is a look at the music for congregations, not music for Christians. Don't assume that everything is bad for use outside of the congregation, we should not overreach in this generalization of music.

      • Next, we have music with some form of reference to Christianity. This should not be played in Churches, as it is the world's music in a cheap disguise. The popular song Hallelujah is an example of this.

      • One other form of worship is what I would call ethnic worship. This would be how the locals would normally worship. This is usually pure by it's very nature, as long as it isn't a carry-over from a local pagan ritual. Remember, the established Church did not invent congregational worship.

    • Reminder: this section is speaking on music for the worship of God by the Congregation in a "Church" setting. The music of the Christian is not fully covered by the above generalities. The pastor must lead by example and cannot be as flexible as the individual when considering music.​

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 Part 2: Lyrics and inspiration:

 

  • Now that we have some basic understanding of the purpose and style of Congregation music, let's look at the purpose of the Christian song's lyrics.

    • The doctrine of any song, old or new, has to line up with the Bible.

    • The purpose of the song has to be obvious, it needs focus.

    • The lyrics have to be easy to follow, as they are for the congregation to sing.

    • Christian lyrics are supposed to be different than the world's lyrics, it is a special occasion to worship the Lord God, the music should reflect this. In contrast, worldly music worships the things of the world and the ways of the world.

  • The understanding of the Word of God come by inspiration, and that both assuming anything new is bad, or anything old is obsolete, is not accurate and will cloud your judgement. You need to be able to discern the spirit of the song, whether it is truly of God, and you need to understand the level of inspiration. ​The inspiration of the song is the driving force behind why it was written.

    • Was the song written because the writer was moved by God?

    • Was the song written as a sermon/lesson?

    • Was the song written because another reason? What reason?

    • There seems to be a trend of adapting music to be Christian, is this an acceptable practice?

    • Do you believe that the Lord can give you a song or an idea for a song?

    • Is music written by knowledge of the Word alone?

    • Is the song a testimony? etc.

  • Discerning the spirit of the song can be done partially by observation and partially by listening to your conscience and the Holy Spirit. Ask yourself "How does the song make the crowd react?". There is a power to music, a spirit, that affects the hearers. This is why a rock and roll concert looks so wild; the crowds are being influenced and drawn in by the music, it is bringing forth lust of some sort which is causing the reaction in the crowd. These spirits do not belong in Church, and any song claiming to be Christian that causes the congregation to be influenced toward the flesh is a deceiver. Some of the so-called churches use songs for prayer that puts the congregation in a strange trance-like state, this is not Biblical and should be rebuked. Why do so many churches go for the dark rock concert look for worship? Perhaps they are playing off of these spirits to provoke you into thinking that the Holy Spirit is moving.


 Part 3: As a Christian individual, is it acceptable to listen to any style of Christian music?:

 

  • The quick answer is "yes", as "All is lawful". The long answer is anywhere from "it depends" to a strong "no", as there is a lot of music that is being written under the  influence the spirit of Antichrist. If you stay in prayer and the Word, you should be prepared to properly discern. A good tip that should help you is this: 1: Read the lyrics, 2: Look at the artist, and 3: Look at the what else the record label produces. If you still can justify listening to the music, it is probably okay. The style is less of a problem than the lyrics, listen to what is being said.

    • 1Co 6:12  All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. â€‹

  • Be careful not to be snared by the world and become entrapped by the doctrines of men who are going by their tradition over the authority of the Word of God. You, as a converted Christian need to grow to where you know what is good and what is bad.​

    • Heb 5:13-14  For every one that useth milk [is] unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.14  But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. 


 Part 4: Reverse-engineering the world's music:

  • Jonathan Kleck has shown that a Christian through the Holy Spirit can see and hear the hidden spiritual side to this world. This revelation gift can be used to manifest the secret meaning behind the world's music, thus showing the plans and mocking of Satan that are hidden in his favorite medium, the media of the world. The Bible tells us in Ephesians chapter 5 "whatsoever doth make manifest is light." and "reprove the evil". Completely removing yourself from the world's music may be a good move to make, but if another Christian discovers something through spiritual eyes and ears, you should hear him out. He may reveal something to you that will lead to the Lord's glory. This gift is a burden, as it bears a responsibility to share the discoveries with the brethren, "What the Lord whispers in your ear, preach on the housetops". Don't falsely claim to have this gift, as using it as a cloak to sin is dangerous. Either you have it, or you don't; if you would like the gift, ask the Father, perchance he will grant it to you.

    • Eph 5:1-21  Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2  And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3  But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4  Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5  For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6  Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7  Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8  For ye were sometimes darkness, but now [are ye] light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9  (For the fruit of the Spirit [is] in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10  Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11  And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove [them]. 12  For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 13  But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. 14  Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15  See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16  Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17  Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord [is]. 18  And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19  Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20  Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 21  Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. ​

    • Mat 10:26-27  Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. 27  What I tell you in darkness, [that] speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, [that] preach ye upon the housetops.

    • Mat 13:10-17  And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? 11  He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. 12  For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. 13  Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. 14  And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: 15  For this people's heart is waxed gross, and [their] ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. 16  But blessed [are] your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. 17  For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous [men] have desired to see [those things] which ye see, and have not seen [them]; and to hear [those things] which ye hear, and have not heard [them]. 

  • Christian music seems to collect these worldly invention known as styles and genres and provide a second life for them, that is, after the genre is forgotten by the world, it may be pulled off the shelf by the Christian. Does this mean that the genre has been "cleansed"? I don't know, if it brings forth good fruit then glory to God; if it proves unfruitful, cut it down like that fig tree in the parable; if brambles and thorns (sin and evil), burn it down with righteous fire (judge it with the Word).​


 Part 5: Bible Verses:

  • Col 3:16-17  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17  And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. 

  • Mat 26:30  And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

  • 1Co 14:26  How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. 

  • Eph 5:19-21  Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord 20  Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 21  Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. 

  • Jas 5:13  Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 

  • 1st Chronicles 25 (David's musicians)

  • Neh 12:46  For in the days of David and Asaph of old [there were] chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.

  • Psa 119:54  Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

  • Rev 5:9-10  And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; 10  And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. 

  • Rev 15:3  And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous [are] thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints. 

  • Psa 28:7  The LORD [is] my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. 

  • Psa 30:11-12  Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; 12  To the end that [my] glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

  • Psa 47:5-7  God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet. 6  Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises. 7  For God [is] the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.

  • Psa 63:4-6  Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. 5  My soul shall be satisfied as [with] marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise [thee] with joyful lips: 6  When I remember thee upon my bed, [and] meditate on thee in the [night] watches.

  • Psa 71:23  My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed. 

  • Col 3:23  And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 

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 My answers to the above questions:

  1. What is proper Christian music?

    • Music that praises the Lord God.

  2. Is all Christian music proper Church music?

    • No (The Pastor needs to set an example for the congregation and worship needs to be the  music's focus.)

  3. Can a Christian listen to the world's music?

    • Yes (Though this may not be a good idea.)​

  4. Should a Christian listen to the world's music?

    • No (Because music has a spiritual side.)

  5. Is there "good" and "evil" music?

    • Yes​ (Listen to the lyrics and watch how the crowd responds.)

  6. Are there "good" and "evil" musical styles?

    • Yes (But styles can be "Christianized".)

  7. Can/should you "Christianize" any musical style?

    • Yes and No (The lyrics and spiritual influence are evil; the style is only a container.)

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