Cog Chapter 1 Study guide
'Covenants of the gods' Study Group
Holy Matrimony vs Marriage
The first assignment is to read the Prologue, and Chapter One "Holy Matrimony vs Marriage".
If you don't have a copy of the book ‘Covenants of the gods’ either email your Personal Contact Minister (PCM) or myself at hhc [dot] great [dot] lakes at gmail [dot] com and we will make sure to send you one.
We will be going over Chapter One Study Questions as we read through the book.
Below are audios from Brother Gregory that will coincide with the book and study.
2/15/2013 A discussion on the first chapter of book, The Covenants of the gods, titled Holy Matrimony vs. Marriage. Husbands and wives are joined together in a binding agreement under the authority of a higher power, but what higher power? Holy matrimony is a covenant under the authority of God the Father; whereas marriage is a three party contract between the couple and the State who grants permission for the union. Brother Gregory examines the differences and similarities between legally and lawfully joining husband and wife, and the spiritual ramifications for each.
2/15/2013 A continuation of Brother Gregory's discussion on the first chapter of the book, The Covenants of the gods, tiled Holy Matrimony vs. Marriage.
Read Chapter One from the Website
Study calls are scheduled for a number of subjects at Conference_Calls
Prologue:
Questions that arise in the study calls:
As we read the book many key words or phrases will appear that we may not fully comprehend, therefore in an effort to gain further understanding of these words I will add them here and attach a link that will provide you with a more detailed description.
- God gave man dominion but “If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.” (Pr 29:12) In a unique and controversial blend of law, history, and the Bible the book deals with the contractual nature of man’s relationship with the God of heaven and the “gods many” of the “world”. Chapter by chapter, written and compiled over many years, it examines the conversion and garnishment of rights that result from application and participation, contracts and agreements, sloth and avarice.
- From God’s first commands in the garden granting dominion to man, there has been seduction and deceit, conflict and usurpation. From the first city state of Cain until the tower of Babylon, men have attempted to devise systems to usurp God as ruler and judge. Men have exercised authority one over the other, establishing "benefactors" of dominion and power. Through covetousness, neighbor oppresses neighbor and all are made subject to the "Pater Patriae", "Fathers" of Nations. These conscripted lawmakers govern men as they have done throughout the ages, from Ur to Pharaoh’s Egypt, from the Israel’s King to Caesar’s Rome. Which governments are ordained of God and which are ordained of Cain and the adversary of God?
Are men the property of the state? Or are they free souls under God? This same battle continues throughout the world?
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
MAT'RIMONY, noun [Latin matrimonium, from mater, mother.]
Marriage; wedlock; the union of man and woman for life; the nuptial state.
If any man know cause why this couple should not be joined in holy matrimony they are to declare it.
MATRIX. [See Matrice.]
MAR'RIAGE, noun [Latin mas, maris.] The act of uniting a man and woman for life; wedlock; the legal union of a man and woman for life. marriage is a contract both civil and religious, by which the parties engage to live together in mutual affection and fidelity, till death shall separate them. marriage was instituted by God himself for the purpose of preventing the promiscuous intercourse of the sexes, for promoting domestic felicity, and for securing the maintenance and education of children.
Marriage is honorable in all and the bed undefiled. Hebrews 13:4
1. A feast made on the occasion of a marriage
The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king, who made a marriage for his son. Matthew 22:2.
2. In a scriptural sense, the union between Christ and his church by the covenant of grace. Revelation 19:7.