1. Paul continues his ministry in Ephesus, performing extraordinary miracles. Many who practiced sorcery in the city burn their books worth 50,000 pieces of silver after converting to Christianity.
2. The gospel spreads throughout the region, increasing in power and influence.
3. Paul resolves to pass through Macedonia and Achaia on his way to Jerusalem, and then plans to go on to Rome.
Jesus forgave those who crucified him because they did not understand what they were doing. He warned people to weep not for him, but for themselves and their children because Jerusalem would be destroyed. Jesus instructs people today that they can be innocently, intentionally, or confidently wrong without knowledge of God, and calls them to repentance before his return.
The document examines the claims of Jesus and who he really was. It considers whether he was a sage, prophet, liar, crazy person, messiah, son of man, god in the flesh, or merely a man. It outlines Jesus' audacious claims in the gospels and the responses they elicited. It also analyzes messianic prophecies from the Old Testament that Jesus fulfilled and arguments for his resurrection, concluding that Jesus is who he said he was - the Messiah, Lord, and God in the flesh.
Recently, when requested for notes about prophecies of the Messiah, we discovered that, for some reason, this power point and notes are not posted at the site! I apologize for the oversight. Here are notes and a power point by Dr. John Oakes on this very important topic.
The Jewish authorities were plotting to arrest and kill Jesus secretly in the two days before Passover to avoid disturbances among the large crowds gathered in Jerusalem for the festival. The chief priests and teachers of the law were scheming to seize Jesus by craft or subtlety. They did not want to do it during the feast itself because they were concerned it might cause a disturbance among the people who had come to celebrate Passover. Commentators provided historical context about the Passover festival and noted the high tensions and nationalist feelings it evoked among Jews that time.
The Tribe of Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. Benjamin was almost given the name "Son of my sorrow" at birth since his mother Rachel died in childbirth. However, Jacob renamed him "Son of my right hand," saving him from that negative omen. As the right hand represents power and authority, Benjamin took on an anointing of regency, representing the ruler. Moses further blessed Benjamin, prophesying he would be beloved, dwell in safety, and be covered and protected by God. Historically, the Tribe of Benjamin found protection under the larger tribes of Joseph such as Ephraim and Manasseh.
Power Point: Apologetics Without Apologies (March, 2005, San Antonio)evidenceforchristianity
Notes to accompany Apologetics Without Apologies
Apologetics: Explaining and defending the reasons for belief in God and in
the Bible.
Jonathan Swift: ??It is impossible to reason a person out of a thing which they were
not reasoned into in the first place.??
Epistemology: How do we know.
William of Ockham:
Nothing is assumed as evident unless it is known per se, is evident by experience,
or is proved by authority of scripture.
1. Paul continues his ministry in Ephesus, performing extraordinary miracles. Many who practiced sorcery in the city burn their books worth 50,000 pieces of silver after converting to Christianity.
2. The gospel spreads throughout the region, increasing in power and influence.
3. Paul resolves to pass through Macedonia and Achaia on his way to Jerusalem, and then plans to go on to Rome.
Jesus forgave those who crucified him because they did not understand what they were doing. He warned people to weep not for him, but for themselves and their children because Jerusalem would be destroyed. Jesus instructs people today that they can be innocently, intentionally, or confidently wrong without knowledge of God, and calls them to repentance before his return.
The document examines the claims of Jesus and who he really was. It considers whether he was a sage, prophet, liar, crazy person, messiah, son of man, god in the flesh, or merely a man. It outlines Jesus' audacious claims in the gospels and the responses they elicited. It also analyzes messianic prophecies from the Old Testament that Jesus fulfilled and arguments for his resurrection, concluding that Jesus is who he said he was - the Messiah, Lord, and God in the flesh.
Recently, when requested for notes about prophecies of the Messiah, we discovered that, for some reason, this power point and notes are not posted at the site! I apologize for the oversight. Here are notes and a power point by Dr. John Oakes on this very important topic.
The Jewish authorities were plotting to arrest and kill Jesus secretly in the two days before Passover to avoid disturbances among the large crowds gathered in Jerusalem for the festival. The chief priests and teachers of the law were scheming to seize Jesus by craft or subtlety. They did not want to do it during the feast itself because they were concerned it might cause a disturbance among the people who had come to celebrate Passover. Commentators provided historical context about the Passover festival and noted the high tensions and nationalist feelings it evoked among Jews that time.
The Tribe of Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. Benjamin was almost given the name "Son of my sorrow" at birth since his mother Rachel died in childbirth. However, Jacob renamed him "Son of my right hand," saving him from that negative omen. As the right hand represents power and authority, Benjamin took on an anointing of regency, representing the ruler. Moses further blessed Benjamin, prophesying he would be beloved, dwell in safety, and be covered and protected by God. Historically, the Tribe of Benjamin found protection under the larger tribes of Joseph such as Ephraim and Manasseh.
Power Point: Apologetics Without Apologies (March, 2005, San Antonio)evidenceforchristianity
Notes to accompany Apologetics Without Apologies
Apologetics: Explaining and defending the reasons for belief in God and in
the Bible.
Jonathan Swift: ??It is impossible to reason a person out of a thing which they were
not reasoned into in the first place.??
Epistemology: How do we know.
William of Ockham:
Nothing is assumed as evident unless it is known per se, is evident by experience,
or is proved by authority of scripture.
Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. In contrast, a hired hand will flee when the sheep are threatened by a wolf. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus knows and cares for his sheep intimately. He promises to bring other sheep into his flock from other folds, like the Gentiles. His death and resurrection demonstrate his commitment to the sheep. The passage leads to another division among the Jews about Jesus' identity and message.
Mark introduces Jesus as the promised Messiah and Son of God. John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus and says he is unworthy to untie Jesus' sandals. At Jesus' baptism, God declares him to be his beloved Son. Jesus then goes into the wilderness, where he is tempted by Satan. After this, Jesus begins his ministry, proclaiming that the kingdom of God is near and calling people to repent and believe the good news.
The document discusses biblical timelines and prophecies. It argues that a prophetic "time" refers to 360 years based on references in scripture. This means the "seven times" punishment mentioned in Leviticus 26 of 2,520 years. The author believes this timeline provides clues about the timing of Jesus' second coming, though William Miller miscalculated it based on the 2300 day prophecy in Daniel referring to a different event.
WHY did Jesus pray? Scoffers have
said that if He was divine He prayed
to himself, and His prayers were not
real. They forget that while He was here He
was less than Himself — that tho, before
His advent He was ' ' in the form of God, and
counted it not a prize to be on an equality
with God, ' ' He " emptied himself, taking the
form of a servant, being made in the likeness
of men ; and being found in fashion as a man,
He humbled himself, becoming obedient unto
death, yea, even the death of the cross ''
(Phil. 2:6-8). This is the representation
from which to regard Him. Having thus
made Himself in a measure dependent on His
Father, it was proper for Him to pray.
This document discusses Jesus' role in relation to humanity and religion. It argues that Jesus rules over creation and humanity, not just the religious domain. The religious domain is obsolete and did not achieve its purpose. It proposes adopting non-religious language and categories to describe Jesus' role at the center of life, not just at the boundaries or in weakness. It discusses how the gospel spread through organic conversation rather than deliberate plans, and how the Hellenized Jews in Alexandria integrated Greek thought and the Logos concept in a way that recognized deeper truths in Moses.
This document summarizes the five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, which focus on the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. Each mystery contains 10 points describing key events: 1) Jesus prays alone in agony in the garden; 2) Jesus is scourged and whipped; 3) Jesus is crowned with thorns and mocked; 4) Jesus carries his cross to be crucified; 5) Jesus is crucified and dies on the cross, commending his spirit to God. Each mystery highlights a different spiritual fruit of God's will, mortification, reign of Christ, patient suffering, and pardoning injuries.
Silent night - The Nativity of Jesus Christqnapivan
This document summarizes key events from the birth of Jesus to the early establishment of Christianity according to the Bible. It describes Jesus's miraculous birth to a virgin, his teachings and miracles, crucifixion, resurrection, the coming of the Holy Spirit, conversion of Saul to Paul, and the spread of the gospel message through the early disciples and churches. The overarching message is that Jesus came to save humanity and offer eternal life through his death and resurrection, as foretold in the Old Testament prophecies.
This is Part 2 in the Series to bring the remnant back to YAWEH. Originally I was going to compare the Feasts of YAWEH to the Feasts of the Beast. But, there is just too much a person whould know about the Feasts of YAWEH and I decided to dedicate part 2 on the Feasts of YAWEH. Get out of the feasts of the beasts and return to ABBA.
1. Jesus was invited to dinner at a house where some guests were considered sinners by others in the town.
2. Two men watched the guests arriving and made disparaging comments about some of the guests.
3. Jesus told a parable about a shepherd who left the ninety-nine sheep to go find the one lost sheep, showing that he cares for those who have wandered away from God and want to help bring them back.
A verse by verse commentary on LUKE chapter 7 dealing with the faith of the Centurion, and Jesus raising the son of a widow woman. Jesus goes on to heal many and praise John the Baptist, and then He is anointed by a sinful woman.
God honors Pinchas for his zealous defense of God's honor by killing an Israelite man and his Midianite lover who were publicly engaging in immorality. As a result, God grants Pinchas the priesthood and an eternal covenant of peace. Later, God honors Moses' request to appoint Joshua as the new leader of Israel by having Moses lay hands on Joshua, symbolically transferring his authority. God also honors the request of the daughters of Zelophehad to receive their inheritance, showing God cares for both men and women equally.
The Illegal Trial of Jesus and The Verdict of HistoryPeter Hammond
The trial of Jesus was illegal and violated Jewish and Roman law. Witnesses testified falsely against him and he was denied due process. Despite being found innocent by Pilate three times, Jesus was crucified due to pressure from the mob. Skeptics throughout history, including philosophers, historians, scientists and writers who opposed Christianity, unanimously acknowledged Jesus as the greatest person who ever lived and recognized the positive global influence of Christianity.
Spiritual discouragement is a pitfall that everyone must escape at various points in his or her life. Even if not depressed, we may become disheartened into inaction or ineffectiveness. Study the Bible account of God patiently dealing with Elijah's despair and helping him to overcome. By learning from this example, we can with renewed vigor tackle the challenges that we face.
This document provides an analysis and commentary on Isaiah 53:1-12. It discusses how this passage prophesies Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity. Some key points made include: Jewish people historically did not believe Isaiah 53 referred to Jesus as they were expecting a conquering messiah; the passage depicts the servant as having no beauty or majesty and being despised and rejected; it describes how he would bear our sorrows and be wounded for our transgressions so that through his suffering we can be healed. The document analyzes various verses in depth to draw connections between the prophecy and Jesus' life and crucifixion.
Mark 11, Jesus' Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem, Jesus' Cursing of the Fig Tree, Jesus' Cleansing Of The Temple, Jesus' Lesson Of The Fig Tree, Jesus' Authority Challenged, Doubting, doubt, forgive, Bethphage and Bethany, Time Is Not Yet, Zechariah 9, Literal Split Fulfillment, Jesus Condemned Jerusalem, the time of your visitation, lone fig tree, Jesus drove out sellers, Psalm 69 applied to Jesus, thinking testing examining is good in the Bible, God Is Able
Stephen gives a speech before the Jewish council defending himself against charges of blasphemy. He recounts the history of God's dealings with Abraham, Joseph, and Moses to argue that God is not confined to any physical location. He says the Jewish leaders have resisted God's messengers throughout history, just as their ancestors rejected Joseph and Moses. Stephen's face is described as looking like an angel's as he speaks. The high priest asks Stephen if his claims are true.
Jesus was a praiser of john the baptistGLENN PEASE
Jesus praised John the Baptist as the greatest prophet born under the old covenant. However, Jesus said that even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John, because Christians have access to greater revelation and privileges through their relationship with Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. These advantages, like access to Christ himself and new life through the Spirit, elevate Christians above John's status, even if they are lacking in personal holiness or gifts.
Throughout Israel’s history and also the whole world’s history, idolatry has been rampant. It continues to fill the earth since the fall of the first man.
Muhammad (pbuh) in the Bible
An interesting article mentions some verses of the Bible that indicate to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and proves that they mean him. It proves through a verse from Deuteronomy which talks about Prophet Moses and another prophet that the latter is the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Este documento explora conceptos religiosos y filosóficos sobre Dios, el universo, la humanidad y la naturaleza del mal. En 3 oraciones resume que Dios es la causa primera y fuente de todo lo bueno en el universo. Explica que la humanidad cayó del estado original bueno debido a la ignorancia y el pecado. Finalmente, analiza la identidad y el origen del mal en relación con la caída del ángel y la desobediencia humana en el Jardín del Edén.
Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. In contrast, a hired hand will flee when the sheep are threatened by a wolf. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus knows and cares for his sheep intimately. He promises to bring other sheep into his flock from other folds, like the Gentiles. His death and resurrection demonstrate his commitment to the sheep. The passage leads to another division among the Jews about Jesus' identity and message.
Mark introduces Jesus as the promised Messiah and Son of God. John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus and says he is unworthy to untie Jesus' sandals. At Jesus' baptism, God declares him to be his beloved Son. Jesus then goes into the wilderness, where he is tempted by Satan. After this, Jesus begins his ministry, proclaiming that the kingdom of God is near and calling people to repent and believe the good news.
The document discusses biblical timelines and prophecies. It argues that a prophetic "time" refers to 360 years based on references in scripture. This means the "seven times" punishment mentioned in Leviticus 26 of 2,520 years. The author believes this timeline provides clues about the timing of Jesus' second coming, though William Miller miscalculated it based on the 2300 day prophecy in Daniel referring to a different event.
WHY did Jesus pray? Scoffers have
said that if He was divine He prayed
to himself, and His prayers were not
real. They forget that while He was here He
was less than Himself — that tho, before
His advent He was ' ' in the form of God, and
counted it not a prize to be on an equality
with God, ' ' He " emptied himself, taking the
form of a servant, being made in the likeness
of men ; and being found in fashion as a man,
He humbled himself, becoming obedient unto
death, yea, even the death of the cross ''
(Phil. 2:6-8). This is the representation
from which to regard Him. Having thus
made Himself in a measure dependent on His
Father, it was proper for Him to pray.
This document discusses Jesus' role in relation to humanity and religion. It argues that Jesus rules over creation and humanity, not just the religious domain. The religious domain is obsolete and did not achieve its purpose. It proposes adopting non-religious language and categories to describe Jesus' role at the center of life, not just at the boundaries or in weakness. It discusses how the gospel spread through organic conversation rather than deliberate plans, and how the Hellenized Jews in Alexandria integrated Greek thought and the Logos concept in a way that recognized deeper truths in Moses.
This document summarizes the five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, which focus on the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. Each mystery contains 10 points describing key events: 1) Jesus prays alone in agony in the garden; 2) Jesus is scourged and whipped; 3) Jesus is crowned with thorns and mocked; 4) Jesus carries his cross to be crucified; 5) Jesus is crucified and dies on the cross, commending his spirit to God. Each mystery highlights a different spiritual fruit of God's will, mortification, reign of Christ, patient suffering, and pardoning injuries.
Silent night - The Nativity of Jesus Christqnapivan
This document summarizes key events from the birth of Jesus to the early establishment of Christianity according to the Bible. It describes Jesus's miraculous birth to a virgin, his teachings and miracles, crucifixion, resurrection, the coming of the Holy Spirit, conversion of Saul to Paul, and the spread of the gospel message through the early disciples and churches. The overarching message is that Jesus came to save humanity and offer eternal life through his death and resurrection, as foretold in the Old Testament prophecies.
This is Part 2 in the Series to bring the remnant back to YAWEH. Originally I was going to compare the Feasts of YAWEH to the Feasts of the Beast. But, there is just too much a person whould know about the Feasts of YAWEH and I decided to dedicate part 2 on the Feasts of YAWEH. Get out of the feasts of the beasts and return to ABBA.
1. Jesus was invited to dinner at a house where some guests were considered sinners by others in the town.
2. Two men watched the guests arriving and made disparaging comments about some of the guests.
3. Jesus told a parable about a shepherd who left the ninety-nine sheep to go find the one lost sheep, showing that he cares for those who have wandered away from God and want to help bring them back.
A verse by verse commentary on LUKE chapter 7 dealing with the faith of the Centurion, and Jesus raising the son of a widow woman. Jesus goes on to heal many and praise John the Baptist, and then He is anointed by a sinful woman.
God honors Pinchas for his zealous defense of God's honor by killing an Israelite man and his Midianite lover who were publicly engaging in immorality. As a result, God grants Pinchas the priesthood and an eternal covenant of peace. Later, God honors Moses' request to appoint Joshua as the new leader of Israel by having Moses lay hands on Joshua, symbolically transferring his authority. God also honors the request of the daughters of Zelophehad to receive their inheritance, showing God cares for both men and women equally.
The Illegal Trial of Jesus and The Verdict of HistoryPeter Hammond
The trial of Jesus was illegal and violated Jewish and Roman law. Witnesses testified falsely against him and he was denied due process. Despite being found innocent by Pilate three times, Jesus was crucified due to pressure from the mob. Skeptics throughout history, including philosophers, historians, scientists and writers who opposed Christianity, unanimously acknowledged Jesus as the greatest person who ever lived and recognized the positive global influence of Christianity.
Spiritual discouragement is a pitfall that everyone must escape at various points in his or her life. Even if not depressed, we may become disheartened into inaction or ineffectiveness. Study the Bible account of God patiently dealing with Elijah's despair and helping him to overcome. By learning from this example, we can with renewed vigor tackle the challenges that we face.
This document provides an analysis and commentary on Isaiah 53:1-12. It discusses how this passage prophesies Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity. Some key points made include: Jewish people historically did not believe Isaiah 53 referred to Jesus as they were expecting a conquering messiah; the passage depicts the servant as having no beauty or majesty and being despised and rejected; it describes how he would bear our sorrows and be wounded for our transgressions so that through his suffering we can be healed. The document analyzes various verses in depth to draw connections between the prophecy and Jesus' life and crucifixion.
Mark 11, Jesus' Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem, Jesus' Cursing of the Fig Tree, Jesus' Cleansing Of The Temple, Jesus' Lesson Of The Fig Tree, Jesus' Authority Challenged, Doubting, doubt, forgive, Bethphage and Bethany, Time Is Not Yet, Zechariah 9, Literal Split Fulfillment, Jesus Condemned Jerusalem, the time of your visitation, lone fig tree, Jesus drove out sellers, Psalm 69 applied to Jesus, thinking testing examining is good in the Bible, God Is Able
Stephen gives a speech before the Jewish council defending himself against charges of blasphemy. He recounts the history of God's dealings with Abraham, Joseph, and Moses to argue that God is not confined to any physical location. He says the Jewish leaders have resisted God's messengers throughout history, just as their ancestors rejected Joseph and Moses. Stephen's face is described as looking like an angel's as he speaks. The high priest asks Stephen if his claims are true.
Jesus was a praiser of john the baptistGLENN PEASE
Jesus praised John the Baptist as the greatest prophet born under the old covenant. However, Jesus said that even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John, because Christians have access to greater revelation and privileges through their relationship with Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. These advantages, like access to Christ himself and new life through the Spirit, elevate Christians above John's status, even if they are lacking in personal holiness or gifts.
Throughout Israel’s history and also the whole world’s history, idolatry has been rampant. It continues to fill the earth since the fall of the first man.
Muhammad (pbuh) in the Bible
An interesting article mentions some verses of the Bible that indicate to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and proves that they mean him. It proves through a verse from Deuteronomy which talks about Prophet Moses and another prophet that the latter is the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Este documento explora conceptos religiosos y filosóficos sobre Dios, el universo, la humanidad y la naturaleza del mal. En 3 oraciones resume que Dios es la causa primera y fuente de todo lo bueno en el universo. Explica que la humanidad cayó del estado original bueno debido a la ignorancia y el pecado. Finalmente, analiza la identidad y el origen del mal en relación con la caída del ángel y la desobediencia humana en el Jardín del Edén.
La historia trata sobre una niña llamada Esperanza que vive en un barrio pobre. Ella sueña con escapar de su difícil situación y tener una vida mejor en el futuro. A pesar de las dificultades, Esperanza mantiene la esperanza de que algún día podrá lograr sus sueños y salir adelante.
A history of an idea; Logos and the theory of the Original Image (Unification...derek dey
A history of Logos as an idea / theory of the original image / ontology and resemblance / the transcendent and immanent domains.
This first slide show in a series presents, in part, Unification Thought. This show introduces the history of an idea; Logos as the ground for further exploration. The second section in the presentation considers the theory of the original image which presents Logos and Eros as a creative proposal and a base for further ontological explorations, personal creativity, and a raison d'être for ethics and virtues.
The document discusses prophecies in the Bible that may be referring to the Prophet Muhammad. It outlines five elements that would constitute a matching profile: 1) ancestry, 2) name, 3) location, 4) major life events, and 5) characteristics. It examines passages that reference Ishmael's descendants becoming a great nation and a prophet arising from their lineage. Biblical locations like Paran are linked to places in Muhammad's life like Mecca. Prophecies about an unlearned prophet and the major events of Muhammad's life are analyzed.
El documento contrasta dos visiones diferentes sobre la legitimidad de los linajes de Moon y Han. Presenta diez puntos de discusión sobre temas como el papel de la Madre, la autoridad sobre las escrituras sagradas, la naturaleza de Dios, la posición del Padre Verdadero y más. Las dos posiciones presentadas son el Santuario de Paz y Unificación versus la Federación de Familias para la Paz Mundial y la Unificación.
Desde el punto de vista del conocimiento la Caída humana representa el descenso a la obscuridad de la ignorancia, la perdida del amor, de la vida y del linaje original de Dios, dando inicio a la soberanía del mal.
Este documento discute la necesidad de una nueva verdad que una la religión y la ciencia para superar la ignorancia humana y la contradicción entre el bien y el mal. Argumenta que esta nueva verdad debe ser revelada por Dios a través de Su mensajero, el Rev. Sun Myung Moon, quien luchó contra las fuerzas satánicas y recibió revelaciones directas de Dios y los santos.
The document discusses spiritual warfare and temptation based on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13. It summarizes how God protected and provided for the Israelites after delivering them from Egypt but they still displeased God through idolatry, sexual immorality, testing God, and grumbling. Paul warns the Corinthians not to commit these same sins. The Israelites' failures are examples for believers to learn from so as not to fall into temptation. We should stand firm in faith and resist evil desires through God's strength and the weapons of righteousness.
The Essentials of Apologetics - Why Jesus (Part 3)?Robin Schumacher
The document discusses evidence that Jesus is the Messiah and God based on biblical prophecies and teachings. It notes that the Old Testament contains over 100 prophecies about the Messiah that Jesus fulfilled, making the odds of accidental fulfillment astronomical. Jesus' words and actions, such as forgiving sins, claiming eternal existence, and judging the world, implied he saw himself as divine. The New Testament writers also presented Jesus as the Son of God and God in the flesh. The document examines passages where Jesus directly equated himself with God and his divine attributes. Overall, it argues that Jesus uniquely fits all the descriptions of the promised Messiah and claimed divinity, establishing him as the God-Man portrayed in the Bible.
1. Jesus claimed the title "I Am" which refers to his eternal and unchanging existence as God, unlike humans who have a beginning and end.
2. As the eternal I Am, Jesus' kingdom will ultimately triumph, providing hope and an abiding friend for believers.
3. The document explores the philosophical and theological implications of Jesus' statement "Before Abraham was, I am", which asserts his pre-existence and divinity.
The document discusses evidence for the historical existence of Jesus from both religious and secular sources. It notes that the Gospels and other New Testament texts, as well as early Christian writers, provide strong internal evidence that Jesus lived. Externally, it cites the Jewish historian Josephus and Roman historians Tacitus and Pliny the Younger as acknowledging Jesus lived in the 1st century in Judea. Prophecies about Jesus are also discussed as further evidence of his divinity. The document concludes that while Jesus' existence is well established, the question remains as to whether he was merely human or the Son of God as Christians believe.
Jesus was identified as the christ by peterGLENN PEASE
Peter identifies Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus commends Peter for this confession, saying that his heavenly Father revealed this truth to him. The document provides historical context about Jesus questioning his disciples in Caesarea Philippi and the various opinions people had about his identity. It also examines the significance of Peter's confession and the revelation needed to understand Jesus' true nature and role as the Messiah.
This document is a sermon about the inscription "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews" that was placed above Jesus' head on the cross according to the Gospel of John. The sermon discusses how this inscription highlights that Jesus came as a savior but was rejected by mankind, that mankind crucified God in human flesh, and that the main objection to Jesus was his claim of authority as king. The sermon argues the inscription shows how the world continues to reject Christ and ridicule his spiritual kingdom.
This document discusses the signs of the times and nearness of Christ's second coming. It notes that Sunday sacredness is replacing Bible Sabbath as the last act in the drama, and cites the appointment of the Jesuit pope and collapse of Protestantism through ecumenical unity with Catholicism in fulfillment of prophecy. It warns that most church members are unprepared for what is coming upon the earth and urges believers to awaken to the prophetic significance of current events signaling the end is near.
This document discusses the signs of the times and nearness of Christ's second coming. It notes that Sunday sacredness is being exalted in place of the Bible Sabbath, which it identifies as the last act in the drama before Jesus returns. It also summarizes recent events showing the collapse of Protestantism and growing unity with Catholicism, fulfilling prophecies about the three-fold union of church, state, and spiritualism opposing God prior to the close of probation. The document urges readers to wake up to these signs and prepare their lives for Christ's imminent return.
Jesus the Christ Among the Indigenous HopiMarinalen1
1) Jesus Christ has the ability to be in multiple places simultaneously and lives in Shambhala in Tibet with his resurrected physical body, but also walks anonymously in Western United States.
2) In the 1960s, Samael Aun Weor received a revelation that Jesus Christ was in Western US, which was later confirmed by accounts from Hopi elders.
3) A Hopi elder named White Bear had encounters with Jesus Christ before World War 2 and in the 1960s was told he was chosen to share Hopi spiritual knowledge with others, beginning with the Book of the Hopi published in 1963.
The document discusses evidence for the identity of Jesus Christ. It examines his claims to be the Messiah and Son of God, as well as prophecies about the Messiah from the Old Testament that Jesus fulfilled. The document also considers Jesus' miracles and the strongest evidence for his resurrection, which is the empty tomb and eyewitness accounts from over 500 people. The resurrection is the most important fact because it validates Jesus' identity and provides hope of eternal life. Non-Christian sources like Josephus and Tacitus also corroborate the basic facts about Jesus. The document analyzes alternative theories for the resurrection but finds them inadequate. Overall, it argues the historical evidence points to Jesus being the promised Messiah.
Jesus asks his disciples who people say he is and who they say he is. Peter answers that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Jesus blesses Peter and says this revelation came from God, not from human reasoning.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Matthew 13:53-58 and parallel passages about Jesus returning to his hometown of Nazareth and facing rejection from the people there. It notes how Jesus grew up among the people of Nazareth but they did not recognize or accept him as the Messiah. Jesus confronted them with the truth, but they were unwilling to face him due to disbelief and denial. The document encourages readers to make sure they are truly facing Jesus themselves and ready to follow him fully, rather than risk missing out or rejecting him as the people of Nazareth did.
The document provides scriptural evidence from both the Old and New Testaments to support key claims of the Divine Principle, including that:
1. The Fall of Man was sexual in nature, as hinted at in passages like Genesis 3:7 and Psalm 51:7.
2. Jesus came primarily to be accepted and establish a Holy Family through marriage and children, as was prophesied, before his death, as acceptance was necessary for salvation according to John 6:29.
3. There will be a New Adam and Eve, like Jesus, who will fulfill the mission of creating a sinless Holy Family and establishing God's Kingdom on Earth, as passages like Joel 2:28 and John 16:
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
This is a study of Jesus being intellectual. He had a brilliant mind in teaching and debate, and we are to seek to know the mind of Christ in order to live in the wisdom of our Lord and Savior.
Dr. John Oakes did a presentation at Kings College, London 6/12/14 on evidence that Jesus is who the Bible says he is. This is not brand new material, but it is the first time this combination of material about who Jesus is, about his miracles and his fulfillment of prophecy in one class, so I though I would post it.
This document discusses Jesus' time in Bethany, where he raised Lazarus from the dead, and Mary anointed him. It also mentions Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Several Bible passages are referenced that discuss restricting access to God, prioritizing worldly perspectives over God, and betraying one's allegiance to God. The document pledges not to tell people how to vote or demonize others. It warns of the dangerous combination of unchecked anger and the idols of white supremacy and hyper-nationalism, referencing Matthew 5:21-22. It discusses the idols of white supremacy, white privilege, and hyper-nationalism, and how Jesus died to forgive
The document provides information about Activated Ministries, including contact details for distributors around the world to obtain books, audio, video and other resources. It also includes a short editorial piece reflecting on how Jesus' disciples kept his message and teachings alive after his death by sharing the gospel with others, which allowed Christianity to spread worldwide. The piece argues that without the disciples' efforts, millions may not have come to know Jesus as their savior.
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The Mission of The Messiah, a 'DIVINE PRINCIPLE' Lecture
1.
2. Ancient Jerusalem was witness to the brutal assassination of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ!None of the rulers , nor the people in Jerusalem understood the wisdom of our Lord
Jesus!
Caifas, the high priest, member of the Sanhedrin, The highest judicial and
ecclesiastical council of the ancient Jewish nation, composed of 70 to 72 members,
felt offended with Jesus’ presence in Jerusalem, used his authority to have our Lord
arrested, beaten, tortured in order to condemn Him to death, because Jesus’ miracles
became a threat to his position as the high priest in the temple!
The high priests of the Sanhedrin had no legal authority under the Roman
procurator, Pontious Pilate, to kill a man they condemned to die because they
accused him of blasphemy! So they had no choice but to hand over the Savior of all
humanity to their arch-enemy, the Romans, who terrorized and raped Israel for so
long!
You are about to view the “New Expression of The Truth”, this particular
presentation will give irrefutable Biblical evidence that “Jesus of Nazareth was the
Messiah for Israel, and that he was brutally assassinated in Jerusalem! Jesus died
with many things He could not reveal to us because , we did not believe He was the
Messiah, The Savior, The Christ, 2,000 years ago! His
crucifixion was not the original will of God!!!This is a revelation from God to humanity today, now! It is the time of prophecy, it
is the end of the sovereignty of evil in this world we call planet earth! The Kingdom
of God on Earth is being built as we speak! Take Heed!
Caifas used his authority as the high priest to condemn Jesus of Nazareth, The
Messiah, The Christ, The Anointed One, to death! The very Messiah they had been
waiting for thousands of years!
3.
4. Our planet Earth! Our only home in the entire ever expanding universe!
Billions of human beings have been born and died here, billions continue to multiply
and die eventually! We, the human race certainly have forged our mark on planet earth
since the beginning of time as we understand it!
In 6,000 years of human history . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ONE DAY OF PEACE!!!
Since Cain killed Able his own brother, there is always
a conflict somewhere! Famine! Dispair! Death!
In the last 100 years, we have managed to destroy the ecological
balance of our planet, our resources demands outweigh existing
earth’s resources available to us! Our present technologies
continue to damage our mother earth!
Were will the human race go if eventually we end up destroying
our planet?
Do these questions concern you? They should, all of us,
especially those of us that have been blessed with children!
What kind of legacy will we leave our children, and our
children’s children? Think about it if you will!
5. According to scriptures, we are all descendants of fallen Adam and fallen Eve!
Their first son, Cain, killed his own brother Abel out of jealousy! We have
multiplied evil since the very beginning!! (John 8:44)
THERE HAS NEVER BEEN PEACE ON EARTH SINCE THE BEGINNING!
AFTER 6,000 YEARS, VIOLENCE AND CAOS STILL EXISTS ON EARTH!
THERE IS A FUNDAMENTAL PROBLEM WITH HUMANITY!
Humanity can no longer afford to ignore these facts, that not only affect us but
will eventually affect our children’s life, and their children, and all future
generations!
2,000 years ago, The Most Glorious Event in the history of
humanity . . . . . . . . . .
“The Advent of The Messiah, The Christ, The Anointed One”
-Born of a woman, just like any other human being!
-Grew up completely unrecognized by his own people!
-He gave His own Life as a ransom for all humanity!
-He was wounded for our transgressions and our
iniquities.
-He tried to convince us of Who He Was, but His efforts
were in vain! Our ears were deaf to His word!
-He was brutally assassinated just because He said He
Came in the name of The Lord! One more name to add
to the list of prophets killed! This time it was a grievous
mistake! This time it was “The Son of God Almighty!”
6. The Second Temple rebuilt by King Herod, were Israel could worship the
Lord our God freely after their return from 70 years of captivity in Babylon!
Our Lord Jesus of Nazareth was never accepted there by the high priests, the
scribes nor the pharisees!
This is the temple were “The Son of God, The Messiah” should have been
crowned “King of Kings” before all of Judea and eventually Rome!
Instead, this was the place were Caifas, The High priest condemned Jesus to
death. Since they had no legal right to kill a man on their own, the high priests
handed Him over to the roman procurator to be crucified! Betrayed by one of
His disciples, our Lord Jesus was handed over to the people that had raped
and terrorized Israel for so long!
I Corinthians 2: 6-8
6Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of
this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away; 7but we speak God’s
wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the ages to
our glory; 8the wisdom which none of the rulers of this age has understood; for if
they had understood it they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
Humanity committed the gravest sin of
all!
Isaiah 53: 3-5
3He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it
were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
4Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of
God, and afflicted.
5But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our
peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
The Herodian Temple, at the time
of our Lord Jesus!
7. Our Lord Jesus died with many things in His Sacred Heart!
Fallen humanity gave Him no other choice but to give his Holy Sacred Body. . . .
as ransom for the sins of sinners! For this very reason, the restoration of all of
humanity has been now prolonged for over 2,000 years! Our Lord Jesus Christ
could not reveal many things to us, as it is written in the scriptures, these words
which are now being revealed to the world as we speak, are the same “Words” you
are reading now! It is time of prophecy! If you have ears to hear, and eyes to
understand, and an open heart to receive them!
You are living in a historical time period that will be remembered for the rest of
eternity!
The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, The Father of Moses, The Father of
Ishmael, Father of the Prophet Mohammed, The Father of His Only Begotten Son!
Jesus of Nazareth! HAS REVEALED THIS WORDS NOW! YOU ARE
READING THEM! Take Heed!
8. Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not
away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of
judgment:
Of sin, BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE NOT IN ME,
Of righteousness, BECAUSE I GO TO MY FATHER, AND YE SEE ME NO MORE;
Of judgment, BECAUSE THE PRINCE OF THIS WORLD IS JUDGED.
I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them
now.
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall
not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew
you things to come.
9. The Gospel of John 16:7-13 clearly indicates, without the
shadow of a doubt that, our precious Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ had many things in His sacred heart He could
not reveal to the people at that time. Our Lord went
to His death, and with Him, He took these secrets!You are now reading these words of prophecy, for He has
revealed them to the world, if you have ears to hear, and
eyes to see what is happening in the world today, as we
speak, The New Wine has been poured on Earth! Take
Heed! The Kingdom of God is being built now, today!
You are about to read irrefutable Biblical evidence that
The Lord our God, our Father in Heaven did not originally
intend for Jesus, His only begotten Son, to be crucified.
Our Lord and Savior’s crucifixion was the most grievous
mistake humanity ever made, a mistake we, the entire
world is still paying for! It was due to the disbelief of
the people of Israel that the crucifixion had to take place!
But from the beginning, it was not so! Take Heed!
10.
11.
12. Matthew 4:17-19
17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying,
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." 18 As
he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers,
Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother,
casting a net into the sea; for they were
fishermen. 19 And he said to them, "Follow me, and I
will make you fishers of men”.
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, from the beginning preached the coming of the
Kingdom of God on Earth! If the original will of God was for Jesus to die on the cross,
Jesus would have made it known to His disciples. He would have made it clear that His
Purpose for being on earth was to die a horrible death as a ransom price for the souls of
Humanity, but He said very clearly…”Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!”
No one can deny the fact that The Kingdom of Heaven was not realized with Jesus’ crucifixion!
13. Matthew 4:17
17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying,
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at
hand." 18 As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he
saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and
Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for
they were fishermen. 19 And he said to them,
"Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men”.
In the entire history of Christianiy, there has been “no one” that has lived in inseparable oneness
with God! There has never been a believer who had no need for redemption or a life of ardent prayer
and devotion.No matter how devout, christian parents continue to transmit “the original sin” to their
children!
This shows us that the grace of redemption by the cross has neither fully uprooted our original sin,
nor perfectly restored our original nature (the nature mankind had before the fall).
This is why our Lord Jesus, as it is written in the book of Revelations, at the very end of
the Holy Bible, told John He would return soon! The Messiah needs to return, simply
because, The Kingdom of God on Earth was not established with Jesus’s crucifixion!
2,000 years have passed since this promise was written!
Clearly, humanity needs to understand now is the time! The New Expression of The Truth
is Here, Now! God’s Revelation to the world, now, today, You are reading it, take heed!
Revelations 22:20-21
20 He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I
am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord
Jesus! 21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all
the saints. Amen.
14. Paul Saul of Tarsus,
An Israelite of the Tribe of Benjamin and a Pharisee, persecuted the Christians at first,
then had a brutal conversion when Jesus’s Divine Spirit appeared to him! Paul himself
confessed that he had a contradiction within himself, with his mind he serves God, with
his flesh, he serves the law of sin (Satan). This applies not just to him, but to all of
humanity! Everyone without exception has this contradiction within!
Romans 8: 23-25
23And not only the creation, but we ourselves,
who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan
inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as
sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24
For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that
is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he
sees? 25But if we hope for what we do not see,
we wait for it with patience.
The apostle Paul, without his efforts to teach the Gospel from Judea all the way to Rome,
there would be no Christianity as we know it. Paul clearly stated his body was waiting for
redemtion! Even after he had a direct spiritual experience with the Sacred Spirit of our Lord
Jesus Christ, which lead him to even challenge the roman emperor.who later had him beheaded!
Such a devout christian admitted in his own words, even after accepting our Lord Jesus, we are
still waiting for the redemption of our bodies. We are all born with fallen Adam’s lineage!
15. From the very words of the apostle Paul, the contradiction within himself clearly indicated that
even him, a man that was directly saved by our Lord Jesus Christ, still had sin in his body,
still is waiting for redemption of his body of death. This not only applies to Paul, but to all of
humanity! Clearly, the assassination of our Lord did not bring full salvation! Only Spiritual
Salvation.This is the very reason why Jesus promises to come back in the scriptures.
The Messiah, The Christ, The Anointed One must return to provide “Full Salvation”.
You are reading words revealed from our Heavenly Father Today, Right Now! Take Heed!
Romans 7:20-23
20Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer
I who does it, but sin that dwells within me.
21So I find it to be a law that when I want to do
right, evil lies close at hand. 22For I delight in the
law of God, in my inner being, 23but I see in my
members another law waging war against the law of
my mind and making me captive to the law of sin
that dwells in my members. 24 Wretched man that
I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death!
God Almighty prepared the ancient nation of Israel, as the “Chosen People”, 4,000 years.
God Almighty sent the “Chosen Nation” prophets which they tortured and stoned to death!
Salvation through the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ is only Spiritual!
Our bodies are still born with “Original Sin”, the apostle Paul said so himself!
God Almighty did not prepare a nation so that they would assassinate His Son and still have
to send Him again to complete His mission! The Kingdom of God is being built right now,
today! You are reading words of revelation that are not taught in regular schools, Take heed!
16. Matthew 13: 13-17
13 This is why I speak to them in parables,
because seeing they do not see, and hearing they
do not hear, nor do they understand. 14 With
them indeed is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah
which says: 'You shall indeed hear but never
understand, and you shall indeed see but never
perceive. 15 For this people's heart has grown
dull, and their ears are heavy of hearing, and
their eyes they have closed, lest they should
perceive with their eyes, and hear with their ears,
and understand with their heart, and turn for me
to heal them.' 16 But blessed are your eyes, for
they see, and your ears, for they hear. 17 Truly,
I say to you, many prophets and righteous men
longed to see what you see, and did not see it,
and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.
From Matthew 4:17 , when our Lord Jesus said…”Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is
at hand, even in Mark 1:15, ….”The Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good
news.”, now His tone of voice is denoting frustration for the leaders of the ancient nation of
Israel, the scribes, the pharisees refuse to accept Him as the Messiah! Their hearts were
completely closed to anything our Lord Jesus had to say! If He came to die on the cross
originally, then why would Jesus, our Lord try to convince the rulers of the jewish nation that
He was the Messiah? If God’s will was that of the crucifixion,clearly, our Lord’s own
words indicate otherwise! Let us continue with more biblical evidence that Jesus did not come
to die!
17. Matthew 23:23-27 23 "Woe
to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you
tithe mint and dill and cummin, and have
neglected the weightier matters of the law, justice
and mercy and faith; these you ought to have
done, without neglecting the others. 24 You blind
guides, straining out a gnat and swallowing a
camel! 25 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,
hypocrites! for you cleanse the outside of the cup
and of the plate, but inside they are full of
extortion and rapacity. 26 You blind Pharisee!
first cleanse the inside of the cup and of the plate,
that the outside also may be clean. 27 "Woe to
you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you
are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly
appear beautiful, but within they are full of dead
men's bones and all uncleanness.
18. Matthew 23:28-33
28 So you also outwardly appear righteous to
men, but within you are full of hypocrisy and
iniquity. 29 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,
hypocrites! for you build the tombs of the prophets
and adorn the monuments of the righteous.
30 saying, 'If we had lived in the days of our
fathers, we would not have taken part with them
in shedding the blood of the prophets.' 31 Thus
you witness against yourselves, that you are sons
of those who murdered the prophets. 32 Fill up,
then, the measure of your fathers. 33 You
serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you to
escape being sentenced to hell?
19. Matthew 23: 34-39
34 Therefore I send you prophets and wise men and
scribes, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and
some you will scourge in your synagogues and
persecute from town to town, 35 that upon you may
come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the
blood of innocent Abel to the blood of Zechari'ah the
son of Barachi'ah, whom you murdered between the
sanctuary and the altar. 36 Truly, I say to you,
all this will come upon this generation. 37 "O
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, killing the prophets and
stoning those who are sent to you! How often would
I have gathered your children together as a hen
gathers her brood under her wings, and you would
not! 38 Behold, your house is forsaken and
desolate. 39 For I tell you, you will not see me
again, until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in
the name of the Lord.'"
20. What more evidence do we need, the very own words of
desperation of our prcious Lord Jesus Christ! He clearly
did not intend for the rulers of ancient Israel to reject
Him, torture Him, and ultimately condemn Him to die a
horrible death! Clearly, our Lord’s words indicate the
will for Him to be accepted as the “Son of God, The
Messiah”.
The crucifixion of our Lord was not the original will of
God, but ultimately became the only way God could bring
some kind of salvation to humanity by offering the
precious sinless body of His only begotten Son as ransom!
Let us not ignore this painful fact!
Our Lord Jesus original mission was to establish the
Kingdom of God on Earth!
This prolonged the Providence to Restore Humanity for
2,000 years more, we are living in the last days, now is
the time! These words you are reading are His revelation
to humanity, Now! Take Heed!
21. John 6:28-35
28 Then they said to him, "What must we do, to
be doing the works of God?" 29 Jesus answered
them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in
him whom he has sent." 30 So they said to him,
"Then what sign do you do, that we may see, and
believe you? What work do you perform? 31 Our
fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is
written, 'He gave them bread from heaven to
eat.'" 32 Jesus then said to them, "Truly, truly, I
say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the
bread from heaven; my Father gives you the true
bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is that
which comes down from heaven, and gives life to the
world." 34 They said to him, "Lord, give us this
bread always." 35 Jesus said to them, "I am the
bread of life; he who comes to me shall not hunger,
and he who believes in me shall never thirst.
This is more Biblical evidence that our Lord Jesus will was for the people of Israel to believe in
Him, as the Messiah, the Anointed One, The Christ, just because it was the will of our Father
in Heaven!
Clearly, if the original will of God was for our Lord to be crucified, His own words indicate
otherwise! Our Lord wants them to know who He Is, because His Main Mission is that of
Establishing The Kingdom of God on Earth,(Matthew 4:17), Mark: 1:15).
God’s Will is to establish His Kingdom on the earth, for ever, this would be a world of peace,
prosperity, no armies, no killings, no sexual immorality, no hunger, no decease!
Do you believe this can be achieved by killing the prophets God sent, and eventually killing the
very Messiah? The very person, born of a woman, God sent to save them and all of humanity!!!
Our Lord Jesus clearly knew this in his sacred heart. The Kingdom of God on Earth was not
established with His crucifixion. And now, due to the disbelief of the chosen people at
that time, the providence to restore all of humanity, not just the Israelites, our Lord came to
the ancient nation of Israel, yes, but eventually He would have expanded to the rest of the
world, this restoration had to be prolonged for 2,000 years!!!
We are living in those days, the last days, you are reading words of prophecy, words of
revelation from God to humanity , today, dear friend, please pray about this! Pray to our Lord
Jesus and ask Him. If you are truly connected with His divine spirit, you will receive an
answer! These are words of revelation now, now is God’s Time! Take Heed!
22.
23. Acts 7: 51-60
51 "You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and
ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers
did, so do you. 52 Which of the prophets did not your
fathers persecute? And they killed those who announced
beforehand the coming of the Righteous One, whom you
have now betrayed and murdered, 53 you who received the
law as delivered by angels and did not keep it." 54 Now
when they heard these things they were enraged, and they
ground their teeth against him.
Stephen was a Jew living in the Hellenic provinces, related to the Apostle
Paul and one of the first seven deacons ordained by the Apostles to serve
the Church in Jerusalem (thus making him an archdeacon).
In the words of Asterias:St Stephen was "the starting point of the
martyrs, the instructor of suffering for Christ, the foundation of righteous
confession, since Stephen was the first to shed his blood for the Gospel."
The Holy Spirit worked powerfully through his faith, enabling him to
perform many miracles and always defeat the Jews who would dispute with
him.
The Jews in their hatred of St. Stephen lied about him to the people, but
St. Stephen with his face illumined reminded the people of the miracles
God had worked through him and even rebuked the Jews for killing the
innocent Christ! Clearly Stephen words indicate Jesus was assassinated!
The people were enraged by what they thought was blasphemy and 'gnashed
their teeth' at Stephen. It was then that he saw his Christ in the heavens
and declared it so. Hearing this, the Jews took him outside the city and
stoned him to death, with his kinsman Saul (later The Apostle Paul)
holding their coats while they did it. Afar off on a hill was the Virgin
Mary and John The Theologian who witnessed this first martyrdom for the
Son of God and prayed for him while he was being stoned. This occurred
about a year after the first Pentecost.
24. Acts 7: 51-60
41 And when he drew near and saw the city he wept over
it, 42 saying, "Would that even today you knew the
things that make for peace! But now they are hid from
your eyes. 43 For the days shall come upon you, when
your enemies will cast up a bank about you and surround
you, and hem you in on every side, 44 and dash you to
the ground, you and your children within you, and they
will not leave one stone upon another in you; because you
did not know the time of your visitation."
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ wept over Jerusalem, and predicted
their destruction by saying there will be no stone that will not get thrown
down! Because they did not know the time of their visitation!
They did not accept Jesus as the Messiah, The Anointed One, The
Christ!
Do you think Jesus came to bring ruin to the ancient nation of Israel? A
nation chosen by God almighty to bear his only begotten Son? Born of an
israelite woman, Mary of Nazareth , one of the few women in the ancient
world whose life story has been told. Clearly, the will of Jesus was for
Israel to accept Him as The Messiah God prepared them for 4,000
years.
Our Lord Jesus Christ knew what would happen to Israel if they did not
accept Him! If God’s original will was that of the crucifixion, then let us
look at the history of the Jewish people until this day, clearly they have
paid a horrible price of suffering for 2,000 years, even in World War
II.
If the original will of God was the crucifixion of Jesus, then why did all
the descendants of Israel, God’s Chosen People suffer a horrible
genocide, clearly this was not God’s will!
25. Is this the original will of God? Would God prepare a “Chosen Nation” for 4,000 years so that they can
kill His only begotten Son, only to bring Spiritual Salvation, only our spirits are saved when we sincerely
accept Him as Lord and Saviour, It’s in the Bible! Our flesh is still unsaved,it is waiting for redemtion!
as Paul clearly stated. (Romans 7: 20-23). But The Kingdom of God on Earth is no where!
Jesus clearly stated He would come back soon (Revelations 22: 20-21), 2,000 years have passed since this
promise was written! Perhaps, rather than keep saying. . . . “Thank You Jesus, Thank You Jesus”, we
should try to say to Him, in our prayers, “My Lord Jesus, I am so sorry You had to do this for me! Is
there any way I can comfort your heart?” Have you ever tried to do this just once?
Take a good look at our world today, His Salvation took 2.000 years to reach every nation on earth!
Jesus of Nazareth, Lord and Savior of all of humanity, God’s only begotten Son did not come to earth
to be assassinated! His mission was to build “The Kingdom of God on the Earth”. Such a world would
be a world without illnesses, without sexual immorality, without human decadence, without armies, no
weapons of mass destruction, we would not pollute our atmosphere with toxic gases, as we do daily, we
would not dump garbage on our oceans as we do daily, we would not kill each other for a peace of land,
for any quantity of money either, no adultery, rape, incest, no stealing, no drugs in our bodies, no
smoking anything, we know the list goes on don’t we, if would not fit in 1,000 powerpoint presentations!
What you are reading are words of revelation given by God for humanity to a man in
the orient in the year
26. Jesus called the young Moon at the age of 15
Can anyone be called a true Christian, if he goes against the will of Jesus. Reverend Moon begun to
communicate with God and Jesus at his early age. He was 15 years old when Jesus Himself appeared
to him and repeatedly urged the young Korean boy, to accept this mission and lead the implementation
of God's will on earth. If we don't know why Jesus have called Sun Myung Moon to fulfill the role of
the Second Coming of the Lord, we should ask Jesus himself.
Of course it is much easier to spit in the face of Jesus and say, "I can not accept that you work with a
Korean man, I'm not expecting the second Advent in such way." The Bible warns that God is working
not the way we expect, but we always think we know better than God. It is difficult for us to be humble
and sincerely ask Jesus himself, what he thinks. It is hard to have patience and perseverance in our
prayers and sincere search until He answers. But if we sincerely pray with an open heart, then God will
find the way to guide us to understand the truth. And that's what happened to me.
Sun Myung Moon
Early Easter morning 1935, Jesus appeared to the young Sun Myung Moon as he was praying in
the Korean mountains. In that vision, Jesus asked him to continue the work which he had begun on
earth nearly 2,000 years before. Jesus asked him to complete the task of establishing God's kingdom
on earth and bringing peace to humankind.
The young Korean, at age 15 was stunned by this encounter, and especially by the request that had
been made of him, and at first he refused. However, after deep reflection, meditation and prayer,
he pledged to take on the overwhelming mission of Building The Kingdom of God on the Earth! And
to bring Peace for all of humanity!
These words you are reading are “words of revelation from God to all of humanity”.our precious
Lord Jesus Christ revealed them to young Moon Sun Myung! As true Christians we should ask
Jesus in ardent prayer! The truth has been given to all of humanity to follow God’s will and not
man’s will. Let us not follow those theologians that with human arrogance think they know better
than God Himself! Let us not make the same mistake of the high priest of the Sanhedrin at the
time of Jesus 2,000 years ago! Let us listen to the words of God almighty and not the words of
theologians who think they know the truth better than God!
The Kingdom of God is now being built by the Lord of The Second Advent who walks the earth
today, right now! You were born in the most important era in the entire history of humanity!
27. Matthew 24:27
27
For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the
coming of the Son of man be.
Revelations 12:5
5
She brought forth a male child, one who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron, but her child
was caught up to God and to his throne.
Revelations 2:17
17
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who conquers I
will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on
the stone which no one knows except him who receives it.'
Dear friend, this presentation was sent to
you because God almighty wants you to
learn “The Truth”, today, now!
Please open your heart, and your mind
and in your prayer to our Lord Jesus you
can ask him sincerely if these words are
the truth from Him and God Himself!
May the Lord our God, bless you and all
of your loved ones!
“The Truth Shall Make You Free….”
http://www.reverendsunmyungmoon.org/rev_moon_teaching.html
This Powerpoint presentation was created by a follower of the
teachings of Father Moon! A revelation from God Almighty to
all of humanity today! TAKE HEED! God Bless You!