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[[File:Bible.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion including the study of the nature of knowledge, justification, and the rationality of belief. <Br>The Prologue to the John Wycliffe Bible translation of 1384 states:
"This Bible is for the Government of the People, by the People, and for the People." We see this was quoted in Lincoln at Gettysburg Address.
[[Religion]] is mention 5 times in the Bible and only once in a good sense, while governments is mentioned in one form or another some seven hundred to thousand times. <Br>Jesus was executed by governments, [[Early Christians]] were persecuted by governments, Jesus told his [[ekklesia]] to not be like the government of the gentiles and condemned the Pharisees for their [[Corban]] established by them and the government of [[Herod]] and also because the [[Pharisees]] did not attend to what Jesus called the "[[weightier matters]]", listed by Jesus as "law, judgement, mercy, and faith".]]
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== The Bible ==
== The Bible ==


Some will tell you that the Bible is 'the inerrant Word of God'. The word inerrant means "incapable of being wrong". We might then ask which one of the hundreds of versions of the Bible is inerrant.  
Some will tell you that the Bible is "the inerrant Word of God." The word inerrant means "incapable of being wrong."  
 
We might then ask which one of the hundreds of versions of the Bible is inerrant?
 
Many people will have an immediate opinion as to which version of the Bible you must read.
 
Yet, the truth is, as soon as biblical words are read by a man they are no longer inerrant because no man is inerrant, "incapable of being wrong."


Many people will have an opinion as to which version of the Bible you must read but the truth is as soon as the words are read by a man they are no longer inerrant because there is no man who is inerrant, "incapable of being wrong", and since reading words requires the mind to apply meaning to the words you are reading, error creeps into the text.
Since reading requires the mind to apply meaning to the words you read, error will creep in without the protection of the [[Comforter]].


A thousand men reading the Bible will produce a thousand interpretations of what the Bible is saying because men who rely on their flesh and blood opinion and private interpretation will not be able to know the truth expressed by those authors who were inspired by the Holy Spirit to write the Bible.
A thousand men reading the Bible will produce a thousand [[private interpretation]]s of what the Bible is saying. Men who rely on their [[flesh and blood]] for their [[private interpretation]] will miss the truth expressed by the authors of the Bible, inspired by the [[Holy Spirit]].


It is clear that we are to believe in God and His Holy Spirit and by His revelation He will build his church.<Ref>Matthew 16:17 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. And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
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</Ref> It has always been the revelation of God directly upon the hearts and minds of men upon which God intended to build His Holy Church.<Ref>Isaiah 51:7 Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart [is] my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.
 
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=== The Guide ===
 
It is clear that we are to believe in God and His [[Holy Spirit]], and by His revelation He will build His church.<Ref>[[Matthew 16]]: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. And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."</Ref>  
 
It has always been the revelation of God directly upon the hearts and minds of men, upon which God intended to build His Holy Church.<Ref>Isaiah 51:7 Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart [is] my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.
Jeremiah 31:33 But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Jeremiah 31:33 But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Hebrews 8:10 For this [is] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:
Hebrews 8:10 For this [is] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:
Hebrews 10:16 This [is] the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;</Ref>
Hebrews 10:16 This [is] the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;</Ref>


Because of the  fickle nature of language, words having many meaning, and the errant nature of mankind it is essential that the reader as well as the writer be inspired by the Holy Spirit in order to accurately understand the authors of the Bible and their  original inspiration and meaning.
The fickle nature of language -- given how words have different meanings, and the errant nature of mankind -- confirms the need for the Holy Spirit when reading the Bible. It is essential for the reader to be inspired by the Holy Spirit, in order to accurately understand the original inspired words and the meaning suggested by those authors who first wrote it. And it is also essential for the writers to be inspired by the [[Holy Spirit]].  


Since the ultimate goal of God is to have us return to the tree of life rather than eating from the tree of knowledge there are few Bible versions that could not suit His purpose if we will rely on His Holy Spirit more than our own flesh and blood and vanity and intellect.
If we will rely on His [[Holy Spirit]] more than our own flesh and blood, vanity and intellect, His purpose for us can be achieved despite the Bible version. God's purpose (and ultimate goal) is to have us return to the tree of life, rather than to eat from the tree of knowledge.


I believe there is enough in the Bible to help you understand the gospel.  
I believe there is enough in the Bible to help you understand the gospel. Nothing essential has been omitted.  


There is nothing essential omitted that should keep you from understanding the Bible.
What is missing, however, is understanding of the full meaning of words in the Testaments, and Bible readers lack a willingness to see how we may be wrong about what we think is true. This was also the case during Jesus' time for the Sadducees, [[Pharisees]], [[Essenes]], other sects and denominations.  


What is missing is the understanding of the full meaning of the words of the Old testament, and a willingness to see how we may be wrong about what we think is true. This is the same reason you had Sadducees, [[Pharisees]] and [[Essenes]] along with lots of other sects and denominations. And why the Pharisees and many others could not accept the true teachings of Christ today.
The Pharisees and others could not accept the true teachings of Christ today, nor during Jesus' time.


People talk about love and faith and believing in Jesus, but the Pharisees said the same about Moses and Abraham, yet they were still in so much conflict with Christ's doctrines and teachings that they wanted to trap Him, accuse Him, arrest Him and kill Him.
People talk about love and faith and believing in Jesus. Though the [[Pharisees]] said the same thing about Moses and Abraham, when it came to Christ's doctrines and teachings, they were in so much conflict that they wanted to trap Him, accuse Him, arrest Him and kill Him.


The same conflict arose between Christians and Romans as the gospel of the kingdom spread. What was that conflict?
The same conflict arose between Christians and Romans, as the gospel of the kingdom spread. What was that [[Christian conflict|conflict]]?


They just did not want to see the truth because they would have to change their thinking, their minds to do so. They did not want to [[repent]].
Romans just did not want to see the truth, because to do so, they would have had to change their minds and the way they thought. They did not want to [[repent]].


== Doctrines ==
== Doctrines ==




The words ''doctrine'' and ''teaching'' are the same. The Greek verb διδάσκω is just about the only word in the New Testament used to produce the words ''teach'' or ''teachings'' or ''doctrines''.
The words ''doctrine'' and ''teaching'' are the same. The Greek verb διδάσκω is just about the only word in the New Testament used to produce the words ''teach'' or ''teachings'' or ''doctrines.''  


Some have said that Jesus did not find error in the doctrines of the [[Pharisees]], but their teachings only.
Some have said that Jesus did not find error in the doctrines of the [[Pharisees]], but their teachings only.


To suggest there is a difference between the concepts of ''teachings'' and ''doctrines'', based on their translations into English words, is absurd and not an example of reasoning but of rationalization.  
To suggest that there is a difference between the concepts of ''teachings'' and ''doctrines,'' based on their translations into English words, is absurd, and it is not an example of reasoning, but of rationalization.  


There is the Greek word παιδεύω or ''paideuo'' which appears as ''teach'' a few times, but means to ''chastise''. And there is the Greek word σωφρονίζω or ''sophronizo'' that appears as a verb and also as an adjective which has to do with ''bringing one to their senses''.
There is the Greek word παιδεύω or ''paideuo'' which appears as ''teach'' a few times, but it means to ''chastise.'' And there is the Greek word σωφρονίζω or ''sophronizo'' that appears as a verb and also as an adjective, which has to do with ''bringing one to their senses.''
 
Because of some of our statements about sacrifice and [[altars]], and what the confusion and conflict between Pharisees and Christ was, some accuse us of saying there was no sacrifice. Nothing could be further from the truth.
 
'''{{Sacrifice}}'''


== The Purpose of Sacrifice ==
== The Purpose of Sacrifice ==


No one is saying that there was no sacrifice. There was sacrifice.  And from the beginning there were also stone altars, but most of the time in the early text the talk about stone altars was about living stones, which had a purpose and a mission in society just like the early Church. Those altars of living stone served a purpose that was an alternative to the [[Welfare|welfare]] methods of Cain, Nimrod and the Caesars of the [[world]].
Some have accused us of saying there was no sacrifice due to statements about sacrifice, [[altars]], and the conflict between Pharisees and Christ. Nothing could be further from the truth.


The same word in Hebrew you see translated as "a gathering of stones", is a "gathering of friends", or men you trust.
No one is saying that "there was not a sacrifice." There was a sacrifice; from the beginning there were stone altars. Most of the time, the early texts mention of stone altars was about ''living'' stones. Living stones (living stone altars) had a purpose and a mission, in the early Church and in society. They provided an alternative to the [[Welfare|welfare]] methods of Cain, Nimrod and the Caesars of the [[world]].


These words in Hebrew had multiple meanings based on the letters or charaters the produced the word.
Hebrew words have multiple meanings based on the letters or characters that produce the word. The words in a Hebrew phrase translated as "a gathering of stones," is also translated as a "gathering of friends," or men you trust. Here's another example: "killing a dove to make recompense for your sin." The Hebrew word for "dove" is the same word for a "piece of your estate." Yet the Pharisees believed they had to kill a dove, not give up a piece of their estate. The Bible does not need to be re-translated; you just need to understand the Hebrew language and its [[metaphor]]s.


For instance, killing a dove to make recompense for your sin. The Hebrew word for dove is the same word for a "piece of your estate". But the Pharisees they wanted to believe they were to kill a dove, not give up a piece of their estate. You do not need to re-translate the bible, you just have to understand the language and its metaphors.
The word [[Corban|corban]] comes from the Hebrew word meaning ''[[sacrifice]],'' which comes from the idea of drawing near. We have strayed from the character of God, by failing to love one another. That love, one for another, often means sacrificing for one another, particularly when regarding a sacrifice freely made.  Whereas the Pharisees facilitated the straying from the character of God with their traditions, John, Jesus, Peter and [[Paul the Apostle|Paul]] preached against what the Pharisees were teaching.


The word [[Corban|corban]] is from the Hebrew word meaning ''sacrifice'', which comes from the idea of drawing near. We have strayed away from the character of God and failed to love one another, which often means sacrifice for one another, particularly a freewill sacrifice.  The Pharisees were facilitating the straying with their traditions; and John, Jesus, Peter and Paul all preached against what the Pharisees were saying and teaching.
The civil government of the Romans had their own version of [[Corban]] (financial tribute to be paid). This is where a conflict arose between Christians practicing "private religion" and others who were active in the Roman government. The Romans outlawed such private religion because Christians refused to enroll in the Roman public religions. For them, to pay Roman tribute would have been saying that the ''State'' was their [[Fathers|father]] - their benefactor. That was not the way Jesus told us to go.
 
The Romans had done the same with their Qorban and that is why there was a conflict between Christians and the Roman government. The Christians were practicing "private religion" and the Romans outlawed private religion. Christians would not sign up for the public religions of the Romans because that would be calling the State their [[Fathers|father]], their benefactor; and Jesus said we were not to go that way.


== Christian Conflict ==
== Christian Conflict ==


Modern Christians are doing everyday what early Christians would never do. They do this because of the doctrines, teachings and opinions of modern Christians and Jews, which are in conflict with Christ.
Every day, modern Christians are doing what early Christians would never do. They do so because the doctrines, teachings and opinions of modern Christians, and Jews, are in conflict with the teachings of Christ. If you read our article on [[Corban|corban]], you may realize that your nation's modern corban (also known as social welfare, or [https://www.hisholychurch.org/news/articles/notsecuress.php Social Security]) is no different than that of the Pharisees.  


If you read our article on [[Corban|corban]] you may see that your nation's modern Corban (also known as social welfare, or [https://www.hisholychurch.org/news/articles/notsecuress.php social security]) is identical to that of the Pharisees, and therefore in conflict with Christ and His teachings or doctrines. You would have to be willing to see the truth and willing to repent. If not, you will rationalize that there must be no evidence.
As such, your nation's modern ''corban'' remains in conflict with Christ and His teachings. A conflict exists between being a Christian and following Christ, versus what the governments of the [[World|world]] have become. We call it the [[Christian_conflict|Christian conflict]]. Many will rationalize that there is no evidence; others would be willing to see this as truth and repent.


There is a world of evidence that modern Christians are under a strong delusion, and that their faith is false, and that even though they profess Christ and do great signs and wonders, they are actually workers of iniquity.<Ref>Matt 7:22-23 "Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?  And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."</Ref>
There is a world of evidence that [[modern Christians]] are under a [[Strong Delusion|strong delusion]], and that their faith is false. Though they profess Christ and do great signs and wonders, they are actually workers of iniquity.<Ref>Matt 7:22-23 "Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?  And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work [[iniquity]]."</Ref> This is actually good news, because those with eyes to see and ears to hear still have time to repent and seek the Kingdom of God at hand.


But that is good news because, if they will have eyes to see and ears to hear, they still have time to repent and seek the kingdom of God at hand.
But, alas, many are more in love with their personal doctrines, teachings and opinions than they are in love with the Truth, the Way and the Light, or the practice of the weightier matters of the law. Those people who like eating of the tree of knowledge want to believe either that the Bible is perfectly translated, or that they can study its text to uncover meaning.


But, alas, many are more in love with their personal doctrines, teachings and opinions than they are in love with the Truth, the Way and the Light.
Believing such is vanity.


There was a conflict between being a Christian and following Christ, and what the governments of the [[World|world]] had become.
Only the Spirit can reveal the truth, and He will only write upon hearts humble enough to receive that truth. No thing or book can reveal the Spirit. No mind can know God by its own efforts. Christ builds His Church upon revelation.<Ref> Matt 16:17 "...for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven."</Ref>


We call it the [[Christian_conflict|Christian conflict]].
== Some Questions ==


It is only the people who like eating of the tree of knowledge that want to believe the Bible is perfectly translated, or that they can figure out the meaning of it by personal study of the text.
God gives us the perfect way to know Him. Hebrews 10:16 "This [is] the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;" This is just a continuation and repeat of [[Jeremiah 31]]:33 "But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people."


Such is vanity.
We cannot find our way back to the [[tree of life]] by eating of the [[tree of knowledge]]. Our intellect will not save us. God reveals Himself to those who will hear Him and follow Him.


Only the Spirit can reveal the truth, and He will only write upon hearts humble enough to receive that truth. No thing or book can reveal the Spirit, and no mind can know God by its own efforts. Christ builds His Church upon revelation.<Ref> Matt 16:17 "...for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven."</Ref>
The law is not done away with, but the [[Pharisees]] misunderstood the law. Moses and Christ were in agreement, but the Pharisees did not know Moses nor God nor Christ. I speak in general terms here, because of course some [[Pharisees]] repented, like [[Paul the Apostle|Paul]].


== Some Questions ==
To [[repent]] means to change our minds. We cannot do so without God's Holy Spirit. What I write is not written to convince you of the truth, but to show you that false prophets and certain men crept in unawares so that we might become deceived by believing lies and falsehoods.


God gives us the perfect way to know Him. Hebrews 10:16 "This [is] the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;" This is just a continuation and repeat of Jeremiah 31:33 "But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people."
The law is not done away with; Christ taught a different understanding of it. If we learn more about the history and events of the time of Jesus, we might see that many today are doing what the Pharisees did, by wrongly applying Old and New Testament teachings. Certainly, the whole of the biblical text is not untrue; a clever lie can also include a lot of truth. This is what we have today: Many people study the Bible, and yet they miss some essential elements of the gospel, which are important to apply in their faith.


You cannot find your way back to the tree of life merely by eating of the tree of knowledge. Our intellect will not save us. God reveals Himself to those who will hear Him.
I studied Latin and Greek back in the early 60's. I learned the opinions of scholars and I sought to believe them. I also wanted to know the truth, sensing something was not right. When I was willing to admit I could not figure out what was wrong, God began to help me see.


The law is not done away with but the [[Pharisees]] misunderstood the law. Moses and Christ were in agreement, but the Pharisees did not know him nor God nor Christ. I speak in general terms here, because of course some Pharisees repented, like Paul.
The deal is, I must freely share with others, fast and pray. I am not here to prove anyone wrong or myself right. I am here to share, and bear witness.


Repenting meant changing our minds and we cannot do that without God's Holy Spirit. What I write is not written to convince you of the truth, but to show you that false prophets and certain men crept in unawares so that we might believe a lie.
The law says we should not covet. Peter says through covetousness we would be made merchandise.<Ref>[[2 Peter 2]]:3 "And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not."</Ref> [[Paul the Apostle|Paul]] quotes David saying that what should have been for our [[welfare]] has become a snare.<Ref> Romans 11:9 "And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:" quoting, Psalm 69:22 "Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap."</Ref> Jesus tells us to pray to our Father in heaven<Ref>Matthew 6:9 "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name."</Ref> and call no man on earth Father.<Ref>Matthew 23:9 "And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven."</Ref> Do not be like the rulers of the other nations who call themselves benefactors but exercise authority.<Ref> Luke 23:25-26 "And He said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve."</Ref>


The law is not done away with, but Christ taught a different understanding of it. If we know more about the history and events of the time, we might see that many today are doing what the Pharisees did, and getting the old and new testament wrong. Certainly not the whole text, but a clever lie includes a lot of truth. That is what we have today, a lot of people who study the bible and miss some essential elements of the gospel, and therefore fail to apply them in faith.
Until we admit we need the Holy Spirit to help us ask the right [[Some_Questions|questions]], we will not get the right answers.


I studied Latin and Greek back in the early 60's, and I learned the opinions of scholars and wanted to believe them. But I also wanted to know the truth and sensed something was not right. When I was willing to admit I could not figure out what was wrong, then God began to help me see.


The deal is I must freely share with others; fast and pray. I am not here to prove anyone wrong or myself right. I am here to share, and bear witness.


The law says we should not covet, and Peter says through covetousness we would be made merchandise<Ref>2Peter 2:3 "And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not."</Ref>, and Paul quotes David who says what should have been for our [[welfare]] has become a snare<Ref> Romans 11:9 "And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:" quoting, Psalm 69:22 "Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap."</Ref>, and Jesus tells us to pray to our Father in heaven<Ref>Matthew 6:9 "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name."</Ref> and call no man on earth Father<Ref>Matthew 23:9 "And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven."</Ref>, and of course not to be like the rulers of the other nations who call themselves benefactors but exercise authority.<Ref> Luke 23:25-26 "And He said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
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But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve."</Ref>


We will not get the right answers until we admit we need the Holy Spirit to help us ask the right [[Some_Questions|questions]].


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Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion including the study of the nature of knowledge, justification, and the rationality of belief.
The Prologue to the John Wycliffe Bible translation of 1384 states: "This Bible is for the Government of the People, by the People, and for the People." We see this was quoted in Lincoln at Gettysburg Address. Religion is mention 5 times in the Bible and only once in a good sense, while governments is mentioned in one form or another some seven hundred to thousand times.
Jesus was executed by governments, Early Christians were persecuted by governments, Jesus told his ekklesia to not be like the government of the gentiles and condemned the Pharisees for their Corban established by them and the government of Herod and also because the Pharisees did not attend to what Jesus called the "weightier matters", listed by Jesus as "law, judgement, mercy, and faith".

En Español

The Bible

Some will tell you that the Bible is "the inerrant Word of God." The word inerrant means "incapable of being wrong."

We might then ask which one of the hundreds of versions of the Bible is inerrant?

Many people will have an immediate opinion as to which version of the Bible you must read.

Yet, the truth is, as soon as biblical words are read by a man they are no longer inerrant because no man is inerrant, "incapable of being wrong."

Since reading requires the mind to apply meaning to the words you read, error will creep in without the protection of the Comforter.

A thousand men reading the Bible will produce a thousand private interpretations of what the Bible is saying. Men who rely on their flesh and blood for their private interpretation will miss the truth expressed by the authors of the Bible, inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Bible Index

Old Testament New Testaments
Genesis Tobit Ezekiel Matthew Titus
Exodus Judith Daniel Mark Philemon
Leviticus Esther Hosea Luke Hebrews
Numbers 1 Maccabees Joel John James
Deuteronomy 2 Maccabees Amos Acts 1 Peter
Joshua Job Obadiah Romans 2 Peter
Judges Psalms Jonah 1 Corinthians 1 John
Ruth Proverbs Micah 2 Corinthians 2 John
1 Samuel Ecclesiastes Nahum Galatians 3 John
2 Samuel Song of Songs Habakkuk Ephesians Jude
1 Kings Wisdom Zephaniah Philippians Revelation
2 Kings Sirach Haggai Colossians
1 Chronicles Isaiah Zechariah 1 Thessalonians Bible
2 Chronicles Jeremiah Malachi 2 Thessalonians Bible References
Ezra Lamentations 1 Timothy Bible terms
Nehemiah Baruch 2 Timothy Definitions

The Guide

It is clear that we are to believe in God and His Holy Spirit, and by His revelation He will build His church.[1]

It has always been the revelation of God directly upon the hearts and minds of men, upon which God intended to build His Holy Church.[2]

The fickle nature of language -- given how words have different meanings, and the errant nature of mankind -- confirms the need for the Holy Spirit when reading the Bible. It is essential for the reader to be inspired by the Holy Spirit, in order to accurately understand the original inspired words and the meaning suggested by those authors who first wrote it. And it is also essential for the writers to be inspired by the Holy Spirit.

If we will rely on His Holy Spirit more than our own flesh and blood, vanity and intellect, His purpose for us can be achieved despite the Bible version. God's purpose (and ultimate goal) is to have us return to the tree of life, rather than to eat from the tree of knowledge.

I believe there is enough in the Bible to help you understand the gospel. Nothing essential has been omitted.

What is missing, however, is understanding of the full meaning of words in the Testaments, and Bible readers lack a willingness to see how we may be wrong about what we think is true. This was also the case during Jesus' time for the Sadducees, Pharisees, Essenes, other sects and denominations.

The Pharisees and others could not accept the true teachings of Christ today, nor during Jesus' time.

People talk about love and faith and believing in Jesus. Though the Pharisees said the same thing about Moses and Abraham, when it came to Christ's doctrines and teachings, they were in so much conflict that they wanted to trap Him, accuse Him, arrest Him and kill Him.

The same conflict arose between Christians and Romans, as the gospel of the kingdom spread. What was that conflict?

Romans just did not want to see the truth, because to do so, they would have had to change their minds and the way they thought. They did not want to repent.

Doctrines

The words doctrine and teaching are the same. The Greek verb διδάσκω is just about the only word in the New Testament used to produce the words teach or teachings or doctrines.

Some have said that Jesus did not find error in the doctrines of the Pharisees, but their teachings only.

To suggest that there is a difference between the concepts of teachings and doctrines, based on their translations into English words, is absurd, and it is not an example of reasoning, but of rationalization.

There is the Greek word παιδεύω or paideuo which appears as teach a few times, but it means to chastise. And there is the Greek word σωφρονίζω or sophronizo that appears as a verb and also as an adjective, which has to do with bringing one to their senses.

The Purpose of Sacrifice

Some have accused us of saying there was no sacrifice due to statements about sacrifice, altars, and the conflict between Pharisees and Christ. Nothing could be further from the truth.

No one is saying that "there was not a sacrifice." There was a sacrifice; from the beginning there were stone altars. Most of the time, the early texts mention of stone altars was about living stones. Living stones (living stone altars) had a purpose and a mission, in the early Church and in society. They provided an alternative to the welfare methods of Cain, Nimrod and the Caesars of the world.

Hebrew words have multiple meanings based on the letters or characters that produce the word. The words in a Hebrew phrase translated as "a gathering of stones," is also translated as a "gathering of friends," or men you trust. Here's another example: "killing a dove to make recompense for your sin." The Hebrew word for "dove" is the same word for a "piece of your estate." Yet the Pharisees believed they had to kill a dove, not give up a piece of their estate. The Bible does not need to be re-translated; you just need to understand the Hebrew language and its metaphors.

The word corban comes from the Hebrew word meaning sacrifice, which comes from the idea of drawing near. We have strayed from the character of God, by failing to love one another. That love, one for another, often means sacrificing for one another, particularly when regarding a sacrifice freely made. Whereas the Pharisees facilitated the straying from the character of God with their traditions, John, Jesus, Peter and Paul preached against what the Pharisees were teaching.

The civil government of the Romans had their own version of Corban (financial tribute to be paid). This is where a conflict arose between Christians practicing "private religion" and others who were active in the Roman government. The Romans outlawed such private religion because Christians refused to enroll in the Roman public religions. For them, to pay Roman tribute would have been saying that the State was their father - their benefactor. That was not the way Jesus told us to go.

Christian Conflict

Every day, modern Christians are doing what early Christians would never do. They do so because the doctrines, teachings and opinions of modern Christians, and Jews, are in conflict with the teachings of Christ. If you read our article on corban, you may realize that your nation's modern corban (also known as social welfare, or Social Security) is no different than that of the Pharisees.

As such, your nation's modern corban remains in conflict with Christ and His teachings. A conflict exists between being a Christian and following Christ, versus what the governments of the world have become. We call it the Christian conflict. Many will rationalize that there is no evidence; others would be willing to see this as truth and repent.

There is a world of evidence that modern Christians are under a strong delusion, and that their faith is false. Though they profess Christ and do great signs and wonders, they are actually workers of iniquity.[3] This is actually good news, because those with eyes to see and ears to hear still have time to repent and seek the Kingdom of God at hand.

But, alas, many are more in love with their personal doctrines, teachings and opinions than they are in love with the Truth, the Way and the Light, or the practice of the weightier matters of the law. Those people who like eating of the tree of knowledge want to believe either that the Bible is perfectly translated, or that they can study its text to uncover meaning.

Believing such is vanity.

Only the Spirit can reveal the truth, and He will only write upon hearts humble enough to receive that truth. No thing or book can reveal the Spirit. No mind can know God by its own efforts. Christ builds His Church upon revelation.[4]

Some Questions

God gives us the perfect way to know Him. Hebrews 10:16 "This [is] the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;" This is just a continuation and repeat of Jeremiah 31:33 "But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people."

We cannot find our way back to the tree of life by eating of the tree of knowledge. Our intellect will not save us. God reveals Himself to those who will hear Him and follow Him.

The law is not done away with, but the Pharisees misunderstood the law. Moses and Christ were in agreement, but the Pharisees did not know Moses nor God nor Christ. I speak in general terms here, because of course some Pharisees repented, like Paul.

To repent means to change our minds. We cannot do so without God's Holy Spirit. What I write is not written to convince you of the truth, but to show you that false prophets and certain men crept in unawares so that we might become deceived by believing lies and falsehoods.

The law is not done away with; Christ taught a different understanding of it. If we learn more about the history and events of the time of Jesus, we might see that many today are doing what the Pharisees did, by wrongly applying Old and New Testament teachings. Certainly, the whole of the biblical text is not untrue; a clever lie can also include a lot of truth. This is what we have today: Many people study the Bible, and yet they miss some essential elements of the gospel, which are important to apply in their faith.

I studied Latin and Greek back in the early 60's. I learned the opinions of scholars and I sought to believe them. I also wanted to know the truth, sensing something was not right. When I was willing to admit I could not figure out what was wrong, God began to help me see.

The deal is, I must freely share with others, fast and pray. I am not here to prove anyone wrong or myself right. I am here to share, and bear witness.

The law says we should not covet. Peter says through covetousness we would be made merchandise.[5] Paul quotes David saying that what should have been for our welfare has become a snare.[6] Jesus tells us to pray to our Father in heaven[7] and call no man on earth Father.[8] Do not be like the rulers of the other nations who call themselves benefactors but exercise authority.[9]

Until we admit we need the Holy Spirit to help us ask the right questions, we will not get the right answers.


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  1. ↑ Matthew 16:17 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. And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
  2. ↑ Isaiah 51:7 Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart [is] my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings. Jeremiah 31:33 But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. Hebrews 8:10 For this [is] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: Hebrews 10:16 This [is] the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;
  3. ↑ Matt 7:22-23 "Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."
  4. ↑ Matt 16:17 "...for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven."
  5. ↑ 2 Peter 2:3 "And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not."
  6. ↑ Romans 11:9 "And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:" quoting, Psalm 69:22 "Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap."
  7. ↑ Matthew 6:9 "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name."
  8. ↑ Matthew 23:9 "And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven."
  9. ↑ Luke 23:25-26 "And He said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve."

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