GOD'S MINISTRY
THROUGH HIS SON JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH
BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Revs. Mr. and Mrs. H. Dean Daniels

E-mail: gods-ministry@hdd-gods-ministry.com

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FUNDAMENTALS OF OUR FAITH – TEST 1
WITH ANSWERS


 

November 20, 2002


QUESTIONS – section one!


1. What is faith, (beyond saying that faith is believing)? Please explain and give proper Bible Scriptures using the King James Standard (1611 Version)!

 

A; “Faith is” “that” which is unseen (invisible Spirit of God), by which, when we pray, causes God to honor our prayer and produce the substance of those things or the evidence of those things that we could not see before we prayed to the Lord!  Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.  1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15  And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

 

FAITH, IS ALSO A SPIRIT; 2 Corinthians. 4:13 We having the same “spirit” of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

 

FAITH, Greek: pistis (GSN-4102), faith (note, 2 Thessalonians 3:2).

Eighteen Definitions of Faith

1.Substance of things hoped for (Hebrews 11:1)

2.Evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1,7)

3.Invisible backing of elders (Hebrews 11:2)

4.Creative power of divine works (Hebrews 11:3)

5.Divine testimony of right doing (Hebrews 11:4)

6.Cancellation of natural laws (Hebrews 11:5)

7.Basis of pleasing God (Hebrews 11:6)

8.Dependence upon God's word (Hebrews 11:7)

9.Trust in an unknown future (Hebrews 11:8-10)

10.Counting things that be not as though they were (Hebrews 11:11-12; Romans 4:17)

11.Seeing invisible things (Hebrews 11:13-16)

12.Assurance of God's faithfulness (Hebrews 11:17-19; Hebrews 10:23)

13.Confidence in things to come (Hebrews 11:20-31; Hebrews 3:6,14; Hebrews 10:35; Ephesians 3:12; 1 John 3:21)

14.Stimulus of the Christian faith (Hebrews 11:32-12:2)

15.The life-blood of the just (Hebrews 10:38)

16.Shield of Christian armor (Ephesians 6:16)

17.Down payment of things desired (Hebrews 3:6,12-14; Hebrews 6:11-12; Hebrews 10:22-23,35-39)

18.Guarantee of answered prayer (Matthew 21:22; Mark 11:22-24; Hebrews 11:6; James 1)

SUBSTANCE, Greek: hupostasis (GSN-5287), a support; ground work; confidence;
subsistence; reality; essence (note, Hebrews 1:3).  Used in the Papyri of title deeds.

EVIDENCE, Greek: elengchos (GSN-1650), proof.  Here; 2 Timothy 3:16.

THINGS NOT SEEN,             Twelve Kinds of Things Not Yet Seen

1.Restoration of all things (Acts 3:21)

2.Invisible things (Romans 1:20)

3.Things of the Spirit (Romans 8:5)

4.Things to come (Romans 8:38)

5.Things prepared for us (1 Corinthians 2:9)

6.Eternal things (2 Corinthians 4:18)

7.Things in heaven (Philippians 2:10)

8.Things under the earth (Philippians 2:10)

9.Future things (Philippians 3:13)

10.Things above (Colossians 3:1-2)

11.The Lord (1 Peter 1:8; 1 Timothy 6:16)

12.Final salvation (Romans 8:24-25; 1 Peter 1:5,9,13)

2 Timothy 3:16  All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: ALL SCRIPTURE, ALL, not a part of Scripture.

Twenty-one Names of the Bible

1.The Scripture (Mark 15:28; John 7:38)

2.The Scriptures (Luke 24:27; John 5:39)

3.The Promises (Romans 9:4-5; Romans 15:8)

4.The Oracles of God (Romans 3:2; Hebrews 5:12; 1 Peter 4:11)

5.The Lively Oracles (Acts 7:38)

6.The Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalmss (Luke 24:25,44)

7.The Law of the Lord (Psalms 1:2)

8.The Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17; Matthew 11:13; Acts 13:15)

9.The Book of the Lord (Isaiah 34:16)

10.The Word of God (Mark 7:13; Romans 10:17)

11.The Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17)

12.The Old and New Testament (2 Corinthians 3:6-15)

13.The First and Second Covenant (Hebrews 8:7)

14.The Word of Christ (Colossians 3:16)

15.The Word of Life (Philippians 2:16)

16.The Scripture of Truth (Daniel 10:21)

17.The Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15)

18.The gospel of Christ (Romans 1:16)

19.The Word of Faith (Romans 10:8)

20.The Word of the Lord (2 Thessalonians 3:1)

21.The Word of Righteousness (Hebrews 5:13)

GIVEN BY THE INSPIRATION OF GOD,

Nine Ways the Bible Was Given

1.Audible voice of God (Exodus 19:19; Deuteronomy 5; Matthew 3:16-17; John 12:28)

2.Angels (Acts 7:38; Hebrews 2:2)

3.Prophets (Acts 3:21; Hebrews 1:1)

4.Jesus Christ (Hebrews 1:1; Revelation 1)

5.Apostles (Acts 1:2; Ephesians 4)

6.Visions (Isaiah 6; Daniel 7-8; Ezekiel 1)

7.Dreams (Daniel 2; Matthew 1:20; Matthew 2:12)

8.Revelation (see Revelation)

9.Inspiration (2 Timothy 3:15-17)

Each, “confirmed” either part of or all of the others!

Inspiration:  God-Breathed

Greek: theopneustos (GSN-2315), God-breathedOnly here.  It is that special influence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of holy men which qualified and enabled them to make an infallible record of Divine truth concerning the will of God to man.


The purpose of inspiration is to secure truth and unity in record, not sameness of words or statements. Revelation reveals new truth; inspiration superintends the communicating and recording of that truth. We have examples of inspiration without revelation (Luke 1:1-4); of inspiration including revelation (Revelation 1:1,11); of inspiration without illumination (1 Peter 1:11; 1 Corinthians 14:13-19); and of revelation and inspiration including illumination (1 Corinthians 2:12-16; 1 Corinthians 14:30). We find lies of Satan and men; false doctrines; and many sins listed in Scripture.  Inspiration simply guarantees that these lies were actually told; these fallacies were taught by certain men; and that these crimes were committed, but it does not make these lies and fallacies the truth or place God's sanction upon the crimes.  One must find out whether Satan, evil men, or God is speaking in Scripture.  God is not responsible for what others have said just because He causes what they did say to be recorded by inspiration.  All God guarantees is that these things were said and done as they are recorded.  Only what God says or teaches is truth which He requires men to obey.

 

Degrees of Inspiration:

1.Some parts of Scripture give the exact words of God (Exodus 32:16; Deuteronomy 5:4,24; Matthew 3:17)

2.Some words were put into the mouths of the speakers who spoke as the Spirit inspired them (Exodus 4:12; Numbers 23:5; Ezekiel 2:7; Ezekiel 3:10-11; Acts 3:21)

3.Some words were written as the Spirit moved men (Exodus 34:27; 2 Peter 1:21)

4.In some parts of Scripture it was left up to the writers to choose their own words to relate truth by the inspiration and guidance of the Spirit (Daniel 12:8-9; Luke 1:1-4; John 20:30-31; Acts 1:1-2)

The Spirit used the faculties and abilities of the writers to record things, past, present, and future. He gave direct Revelation, guided them to choose records of men, and superintended the writers in all their work until we now have a perfect and infallible record of the origin and destiny of all creation.

Twenty Proofs the Bible Is Inspired:

1.Its wonderful unity. Over 40 authors wrote 66 books in different lands and over a period of 1,800 years. Many never saw the writing of the others and yet there is no contradiction between any two of them. Collect any group of books by any other 40 men on any subject and see if they agree.

2.Its superiority to other books in its origin, formation, doctrines, principles, claims, moral tone, histories, prophecies, Revelation, literature, present redemption and eternal benefits, and its general contents.

3.Its influence in the world. It has blessed millions in every generation, made the highest civilizations, and given man the highest hope and destiny.

4.The character and greatness of those who accept it. The wisest, most godly, and honest of men acknowledge it as God's Word. Only infidels and the ungodly reject it.

5.Man could not have written it if he would, and would not have written it if he could.
No critic of Scripture had ever been able to improve or disprove it. 

6.Good men must have written it. It condemns all sin and records the sins and faults of its writers as well as others. This, evil men would not do. Even good men would not do it unless inspired to do so to help others.

7.All man's present and eternal needs are met by the Bible. Redemption and promised benefits have been given to all who believe in all generations and this will always be so.

8.Its preservation through the ages. Whole kingdoms and religions have sought in vain to destroy it. It is still victorious and indestructible.

9.The heavenly and eternal character of its contents proves it to be of God.

10.The response of the soul to it. The Bible fits the soul as a key to a lock.

11.Its infinite depths and lofty ideals.  It is universal in its appeal, reasonable in its teachings, reliable in its promises, durable in its conflicts, everlasting in its usefulness, new and modern in its statements, indispensible to human civilization, indisputable in its authority, interesting in its histories, colorful in its biographies, accurate in its prophecies, individual in its messages, far reaching in its vision, complete in its laws, comprehensive in its knowledge, infinite in its detail, unselfish in its purpose, simple in its application, just in its demands, righteous in its judgments, clear in its application, and masterful in its wisdom.

12.Fulfilled prophecy. About 3,300 verses of prophecy have been fulfilled, predictions made hundreds and even thousands of years before their fulfillment. Not one detail has failed yet. Nearly 3,000 verses are being fulfilled or will yet be fulfilled.

13.Miracles. Hundreds are recorded in Scripture and many happen daily among those who pray and claim Bible promises.

14.Its perfection. It is scientifically and historically correct. No one has ever found the Bible at fault in any of its many hundreds of statements on history, astronomy, botany, geology, or any other branch of learning.

15.Its adaptability. It is always up-to-date on any subject. It fits the lives of all people of all ages and all lands.

16.Its spiritual and moral power. It meets perfectly every spiritual and moral need of man.

17.Its doctrines. They surpass all human principles in relationship, religion, culture, etc. (1 Corinthians 2:14).

18.Claims of the Bible itself. Over 3,800 times Bible writers claim God spoke what they wrote. The Bible itself claims to be the Word of God.

19.Secular history. Many pagan as well as Jewish and Christian writers confirm the facts of the Bible, quoting it as being genuine, authentic, and inspired of God.

20.Its inexhaustible proofs. It would take many volumes to deal fully with the many thousands of facts which confirm the Bible to be the Word of God. The book must be divine. If one will use it properly it will confirm itself to him as the inspired Word of God.

What Great Men Have Said About the Bible

It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible—George Washington.

A studious perusal of the sacred volume will make better citizens, better fathers, and better husbands—Thomas Jefferson.

The first and almost the only book deserving of universal attention—John Quincy Adams. It is the rock on which our Republic rests—Andrew Jackson.

A man has deprived himself of the best there is in the world who has deprived himself of this (a knowledge of the Bible)—Woodrow Wilson.

There is no other book so various as the Bible, not one so full of concentrated wisdom—Herbert Hoover.

To the influence of this Book we are indebted for the progress made in civilization; and to this we must look as our guide in the future—Ulysses S. Grant.

What can I do with respect to the next world without my Bible?—John Bacon.

The Bible is more than a book; it is a living being with an action; a power which invades everything that opposes its extension—Napoleon Bonaparte.

All other books are of little importance in comparison with the Holy Scriptures—Alexander Cruden.

We, the undersigned, Students of the Natural Sciences, desire to express our sincere regret that researchers into scientific truth are perverted by some in our own times into occasion for casting doubt upon the truth and authenticity of the Holy Scriptures.  We conceive that it is impossible for the Word of God written in the book of nature, and God's Word written in Holy Scripture, to contradict one another ... physical science is not complete, but is only in a condition of progress—Signed by 800 scientists of Great Britain, recorded in the Bodleian Library, Oxford.

The Bible is the Book of faith,

and a Book of doctrine, and a Book of morals, and a Book of religion, of special revelation from God; but it is also a Book which teaches man his responsibility, his own dignity, and his equality with his fellow man—Daniel Webster.

A Tribute to the Bible:

The Holy Bible IS NOT an amulet, a charm, a fetish! Almighty God can, cause the HOLY BIBLE to work wonders by its very presence and the power of the Holy Ghost. It is a book that will work wonders in every life, if acted upon and obeyed in faith and sincerity. It is God's inspired revelation of the origin and destiny of all things, written in the most simple human language possible so that the most unlearned can understand and obey its teachings. It is self-interpreting and covers every subject of human knowledge and need now and forever. As a literary composition, the Holy Bible is the most remarkable book ever made. It is a Divine library of 66 books, some of considerable size, and others no larger than a tract. These books include various forms of literature—history, biography, poetry, proverbial sayings, hymns, letters, directions for elaborate ritualistic worship, laws, parables, riddles, allegories, prophecy, drama, and others. They embrace all manner of literary styles in human expression.

It is the book that reveals the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts binding, its histories true, and its decisions immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. The Bible contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter.

Here heaven is opened, and the gates of hell disclosed.  Christ is its grand subject, our good is its design, and the glory of God its end.  It should fill your memory, rule your heart, and guide your feet in righteousness and true holiness.  Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully, meditatively, searchingly, devotionally, and study it constantly, perseveringly, and industriously.  Read it through and through until it becomes part of your being and generates faith that will move mountains.  The Holy Bible is a mine of wealth, the source of health, and a world of pleasure.  It is given to you in this life, will be opened at the judgment, and will stand forever.  It involves the highest responsibility, will reward any amount of labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.

PROFITABLE, Greek: ophelimos (GSN-5624), to convince men of truth. Translated "profitable" (2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Timothy 4:8; Titus 3:8) and "profit" (1 Timothy 4:8).

DOCTRINE, Greek: didaskalia (GSN-1319), teaching (1 Timothy 4:13).

REPROOF, Greek: elengchos (GSN-1650), reproof (2 Timothy 3:16) and evidence (Hebrews 11:1).

CORRECTION, Greek: epanorthosis (GSN-1882), to restore things to their proper use and place, correcting false theories and practices. Only here.

INSTRUCTION, Greek: paideia (GSN-3809) (note, Ephesians 6:4).  It means here the schooling of mankind in true scriptural righteousness, perfecting the man of God, and filling him with power for all good works (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Timothy 2:19-21).

2. Explain the word “fundamental!”


A; Foundation on which our basic convictions are based upon!

 

3. In general, what are the fundamentals of faith, pertaining to God’s Ministry?


A; The so stipulated, statements of firm foundations upon which God’s Ministry bases a deep personal belief and convictions upon!

 

4. When the word of the Lord came to Zechariah 4:6 and said Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts, what is the difference between might, power and the Spirit of the Lord?


A; The difference being that “might” means authority, “power” means force, whereas “The Spirit of the Lord” is The Spirit of God!

 

5. In the New Testament, John 1:1, please explain the difference between the “Word” and “God!”


A; The “Word” is the Logos (the “Written Word”) including the Rama “Word,” which is the (revealed spoken) “WORD” And “God” Himself being The Holy “Spirit.”

 

6. According to Matthew 24:35 in the New Testament, when will the “Words” of “God” pass away?


A; Never! Mark 13:31  Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
 

 

Pass Away

Greek: parerchomai (GSN-3928), to change from one condition or state to another; pass away, as a person passes away in death, or as old things pass away at the new birth (2 Corinthians 5:17).  It never means annihilation, but a change only.  The heavens and earth are eternal (Psalms 72:5-17; Psalms 89:3-37; Psalms 104:5; Ecclesiastes 1:4) and cannot pass out of existence.  They will be changed (Hebrews 1:10-12; Hebrews 12:25-28; Romans 8:21-23), be renovated by fire (2 Peter 3:5-13), and be renewed (Revelation 21:1), but never pass out of existence.  They will be changed but "My words will not be changed."

 

7. According to Matthew 28:19, In these last days that we are living in and because the laws of every nation being different, what nation is the Minister of the gospel to remain or stay out of and not teach, preach or baptize in?

 

A; There are None!

 

8. Mark 16:19  So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. (Why?)

 

A; So He (Jesus) could send the Comforter to us! John 16:7 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.

 

9. Why is it necessary for us to know and understand Acts 2:4?


A; Acts 2:4 is where it is recorded in the Holy Scriptures that states and proves, that Jesus Christ DID send back the comforter. Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. (Jesus Christ always confirms HIS word and keeps His promises, Mark 16:20)

 

10. What is so important about Revelation 1:7  Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

 

A; This is the second advent when Christ comes at His public appearance, when sinners and the alike  also will see Christ return with His Saints and destroy the Antichrist with the brightness of His coming.


EVERY EYE SHALL SEE HIM,
All eyes in the immediate vicinity of Jerusalem where He lands (Zech. 14:1-5).  People in distant parts of the earth will not see Him until later (Isaiah 2:2-4; Isaiah 66:19-21; Zech. 8:23).

THEY ALSO WHICH PIERCED HIM, The descendants of those who pierced Him—the Jews (Zech. 12:10).

AND ALL KINDREDS OF THE EARTH, The armies of the nations that will be surrounding Jerusalem when Christ comes (Zech. 14:1-5; Matthew 24:29-31).

 

 

QUESTIONS – section two!

1. What does, we believe and have a deep “personal conviction” of “God” mean?

 

A; A fact that Almighty God has convinced me of!   

 

2. Who are “them” also which sleep in Jesus in 1st Thessalonians 4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so “them” also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

 

A. DIED AND ROSE AGAIN, The death of Jesus Christ is the assurance of salvation for all who will believe (Matthew 26:28; Romans 5:6-11; 1 Peter 2:24).  The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the assurance of resurrection for all men (1 Thessalonians. 5:10; John 14:19; Romans 5:10; Romans 6:5-8; 1 Corinthians. 15:4-23; 2 Timothy. 2:11).

SLEEP IN JESUS                                   Body-Sleep—Not Soul-Sleep

Sleep means death of the body (1 Thessalonians. 4:14-16; 1 Thessalonians. 5:10; Deuteronomy. 31:16; 2 Samuel 7:12; 1 Kings 1:21; Job 7:21; Psalms 13:3; Daniel 12:2; Mark 5:39; Luke 8:52; John 11:11-14; Acts 13:36; 1 Corinthians. 11:30; 1 Corinthians. 15:51; James 2:26).  These are all the passages where the word "sleep" is found in connection with death.  The word "slept" is used in Matthew 27:52; 1 Corinthians. 15:20 of death, and the phrase "slept with his fathers" is used 36 times of death in the Old Testament.  Not one time is it stated that the soul sleeps.  The soul is immortal (1 Peter 3:4, note).  The term "sleep in Jesus" simply refers to those who were in Christ at their death (1 Thessalonians. 4:14,16).


BRING WITH HIM
, Christians at death go immediately to heaven to await the resurrection of their sleeping bodies (2 Corinthians. 5:8; Philippians. 1:21-24; Hebrews 12:22-23; Revelation 6:9-11).  When Christ leaves heaven to come down in the air of the earth (1 Thessalonians. 4:17), the saints who are in heaven will come back with Him and be reunited with their bodies which will be resurrected in a moment (1 Corinthians. 15:51-58).


Also, these are those in Matthew 27:52-53 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, [53] And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

 

MANY BODIES OF THE SAINTS WHICH SLEPT AROSE, These bodies made part of the multitude of captives Christ captured from Satan in the underworld of departed spirits and which He took captive with Him when He ascended on high (Ephesians. 4:8-10; Hebrews 2:14-15).  Now when Christians die they no longer go into the lower parts of the earth held captive by the devil against their will, but go to heaven to await the resurrection of the body (2 Corinthians. 5:8; Philippians 1:21-24; Revelation. 6:9-11; Hebrews 12:22).  The wicked continue to go to hell to await their resurrection (Luke 16:19-31; Revelation. 20:11-15) to be judged before they are cast into the eternal lake of fire.

3. Please explain the difference between meeting Jesus Christ upon Salvation and meeting the Lord in the air. 1st Thessalonians 4:17.

 

A: When we meet Christ upon Salvation, we were convicted of our sins and were also impressed in our  hearts that Jesus Christ died on the cross and arose again to give us life and giving it more abundantly!

 

When we meet Jesus Christ in the air, it will be the proof that our sins have been forgiven and all is well, otherwise we would NOT SEE Jesus in the air (being caught up), but we will know that we made it because we are there. Mark 16:20 …confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

 

4. In Luke 24:2  And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. [Why was the stone rolled away from the sepulchre?]

 

A; So all may see, that Christ had risen from the dead and was no longer in the tomb. Matthew 28:6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Mark 16:6 And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here:  behold the place where they laid him. Luke 24:6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee.

 

5. According to 1 Corinthians 15:50  Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. [Why can’t our human flesh and blood go to heaven when we die?]

 

A. Our bodies must go back to dust from whence it was formed! Genesis 2:7 And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Genesis 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.

 

6. in 2nd Thessalonians who is the Mystery of iniquity?

A; 2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.  


The Hinderer of Lawlessness

1.   It is something already known (2 Thessalonians 2:6).

2.   It now hinders lawlessness (2 Thessalonians 2:6-7).

3.   It is strong enough to prevent the revelation of the Antichrist (2 Thessalonians 2:6-8).

4.   It will hinder lawlessness until it is removed from the earth (2 Thessalonians 2:7-8).

5.   It is called "he" (2 Thessalonians 2:7).

6.   It will be removed from the earth before the second coming (2 Thessalonians 2:7-8).

7.   It will not be here when Christ comes to destroy Antichrist (2 Thessalonians 2:7-8).


The Hinderer is One of Three Things
:

1.   Governments (Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:13)

2.   The Holy Spirit (John 16:7-15)

3.   The church (Matthew 5:13; 1 Corinthians 2:15-16; Ephesians 6:12-18; 2 Corinthians 10:4-7)


The hinderer of lawlessness must be the one that will be taken out of the world before Antichrist can be revealed (2 Thessalonians 2:6-8).  Will governments be taken out of the world?  No, because Antichrist reigns over many kingdoms (Daniel 7:24; Daniel 11:40-45), and other kings reign over the rest of the earth all during the time the hinderer of lawlessness is removed (Revelation 11:15; Revelation 16:13-16).  Will it be the Holy Spirit?  No, for He will be here all through the tribulation and forever (John 14:16; Acts 2:16-21; Revelation 12:17 with Revelation 19:10; Zech. 12:10-13:1).  Multitudes will be saved by the Holy Spirit during the tribulation, as now (Acts 2:16-21; Acts 12:5,17; Acts 15:2-4; Acts 20:4-6).  So it must be the church.  The church (the redeemed)  will be raptured before Antichrist comes and this is the only one of the hinderers of lawlessness that will be removed from the earth (1 Thessalonians 4:16). [the redeemed]


The "He" of 2 Thessalonians 2:7


The only argument used to prove that the Holy Spirit is the hinderer of this passage is the pronoun he.  It is believed that the church could not be referred to as he, because it is the bride of ChristHowever, the church is called a man (Ephesians 2:15; Ephesians 4:13) and the body of Christ (2 Corinthians 12:12-13,27; Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18,24).  Therefore, can be referred to by a masculine pronoun.  We must, therefore, conclude that the he or the hinderer of lawlessness of 2 Thessalonians 2:7 must refer to the church being taken out of the world ...  And then shall that wicked be revealed who will be destroyed seven years later by Christ at His second coming (2 Thessalonians 2:7-8).


[until He be taken out of the way] Rapture Before Antichrist


The church will continue to hinder lawlessness
until the rapture.  And then the Antichrist will be revealed.  This is conclusive proof that the rapture takes place before Daniel's 70th week and the tribulation of Revelation 6:1-19:21.  According to Daniel 9:27, Antichrist will be here for 7 years, for he makes a 7-year covenant with Israel.  If he is here for 7 years, which will be the last 7 years of this age, and if he who hinders lawlessness refers to the church and is taken out of the way before he comes, then the rapture will take place before the last 7 years of this age and before the Antichrist comes at the beginning of those 7 years. 

 

7. Did God say “God will NOT put more upon (or on) you then you can bear? [Again, give the Scripture stating the exact quote!]

 

A. This statement is NOT RECORDED IN THE HOLY BIBLE, therefore “God did not say it!”

 

8. In Revelation 19:17  And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God; 18  That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great. [What is this supper most commonly referred to as?]

 

A. The marriage supper of the Lamb; Revelation 19:9 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.  Revelation 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.


[Write]
This word is used 16 times in the book, proving John was directed to write as he received the Revelation (Revelation 1:11,19; Revelation 2:1,8,12,18; Revelation 3:1,7,12,14; Revelation 10:4; Revelation 14:13; Revelation 19:9; Revelation 21:5); cp. Revelation 1:3; Revelation 22:18-19.

[from henceforth] From the time people begin to die, because they will not take the mark of the beast.  It refers to a special blessing to martyrs of the tribulation (Revelation 6:9-11; Revelation 7:9-17; Revelation 14:13; Revelation 15:2-4; Revelation 20:4-6).

[saith the Spirit] The Holy Spirit speaks 12 times in Revelation (Revelation 1:10; Revelation 2:7,11,17,29; Revelation 3:6,13,22; Revelation 4:2; Revelation 17:3; Revelation 21:10; Revelation 22:17).

[follow them] Three promises in view of faithfulness:

1.   Blessed are the martyrs for Christ.

2.   They rest from their labours.

3.   Their rewards follow them.


9. Where in the Bible (Biblia, Logos) does it give reference to the Great White Throne Judgment of God?

 

A. Revelation 20:11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.

 

[great white throne, and him that sat on it] Seven Judgments of Scripture

1.Judgment of believers' sins in the cross of Christ (John 12:31-32)

(1)Subjects: believers as to sin (Romans 6:10; Hebrews 9:25-28)

(2)Time: on the cross (John 3:14; 1 Peter 2:24; John 17:4)

(3)Place: Calvary (Luke 23:33; John 19)

(4)Basis: Christ's perfect work (John 3:16; John 5:24; Romans 6:8)

(5)Result: death to Christ; life to believers (Romans 4:1-24; Romans 5:1-21; Romans 8:1-16)

2.Believers' self-judgment throughout life (1 Corinthians 11:31-32)

(1)Subjects: believers walking in the the light (1 John 1:7)

(2)Time: every day (Romans 6:16-23; Romans 8:1-13; Ephesians 4:22-32; Colossians 3:5-17)

(3)Place: in the earth (Romans 8:1-16; Hebrews 12:5-11)

(4)Basis: obedience to God and His Word (James 1:22-25)

(5)Result: chastisement or approval from God (Hebrews 12:5-11)

3.Judgment of Israel for her many centuries of rebellion (Ezekiel 20:33-44)

(1)Subjects: the living Jews of the future tribulation (Zech. 12:10-13:1)

(2)Time: during the great tribulation (Jeremiah 30:3-11; Matthew 24:4-15; Daniel 9:27; Daniel 12:1)

(3)Place: Palestine, Edom, and Moab (Zech. 12:1-14:21; Daniel 11:40-45; Isaiah 16:1-5; Ezekiel 20:33-44; Hosea 2:14-17; Matthew 24:15-31; Revelation 12:6,14)

(4)Basis: obedience to God and His Word (James 1:22-25)

(5)Result: conversion of Israel as a nation at the second coming (Isaiah 1:27; Isaiah 66:7-8; Jeremiah 30:3-11; Ezekiel 22:19-22; Zech. 12:10-13:1; Matthew 23:37-39; Matthew 24:31; Romans 11:25-29)

4.Judgment of angels for rebellion against God (2 Peter 2:4; Jude 1:6-7)

(1)Subjects: fallen angels (2 Peter 2:4; 2 Peter 4; Jude 1:6-7; Revelation 12:7-12; 1 Corinthians 6:3)

(2)Time: at the great white throne judgment after the Millennium (2 Peter 2:4; Jude 1:6-7; Revelation 20:11-15)

(3)Place: before the great white throne in heaven (Revelation 20:11-15)

(4)Basis: obedience to God (2 Peter 2:4; Jude 1:6-7; Ezekiel 28:11-17)

(5)Result: eternal damnation in the lake of fire (Revelation 20:10; Matthew 25:41,46)

5.Judgment of believers' works (Romans 14:10; 1 Corinthians 5:10-11; 2 Corinthians 3:11-15, notes)

6.Judgment of the living nations at the second coming (Matthew 25:31-46, notes)

7.Judgment of the wicked dead (Revelation 20:11-15; Acts 17:21; Romans 2:16)

(1)Subjects:  The wicked dead (Revelation 20:5-6,12-15) who are not judged at the judgment of the nations 1,000 years before (Matthew 13:30,39-50; Matthew 24:51; Matthew 25:3-46; Revelation 14:9-11; Revelation 19:20).  These include all wicked people from Adam to end of Millennium.

 

(2)Time:

(A)End of the Millennium (Revelation 20:7-15)

(B)When heavens and earth are renovated by fire (Revelation 20:11; 2 Peter 3:7-13; Hebrews 1:10-12; Hebrews 12:25-28; Romans 1:21-23)

(3)Place: at the great white throne (Revelation 20:11; Psalms 9:7-8). The throne is literal and the white indicates absolute righteousness and justice of the judgment (Psalms 45:6-7; Psalms 96:10-13; John 7:24; Acts 17:31; 2 Timothy 4:8), just as white robes indicate the righteousness of the saints (Revelation 19:8)

(4)Basis:

(A)Law of conscience (Romans 2:12-16)

(B)Law of memory (Luke 16:25)

(C)Law of Moses (Romans 2:12-16)

(D)Law of character (Hebrews 3:8-10; Ephesians 4:19)

(E)Gospel (Romans 2:12-16)

(F)Records of personal acts (Matthew 12:36; Luke 12:2-9; John 3:18; Revelation 20:12)

(G)The book of life (Revelation 3:5; Revelation 13:8; Revelation 17:8; Revelation 20:12,15; Revelation 21:27; Revelation 22:18-19; Exodus 32:32-33; Psalms 69:28; Daniel 12:1; Luke 10:20; Philippians 4:3)

(H)The Word of God (John 12:48)

(5)Judges:

(A)God the Father (Revelation 20:12; Hebrews 12:23-24; Hebrews 13:4; Revelation 6:10; Romans 2:12-16)

(B)God the son (John 5:19-27; Acts 10:42; 2 Timothy 4:8; Revelation 19:11).  God will judge by Jesus Christ. The Father will decree, the son will execute (Acts 10:42; Acts 17:31; Romans 2:16).

(6)Nature: It will not be a spiritual, invisible, endless process but a definite, literal, visible, and personal trial in God's court similar to a trial on earth (Revelation 20:11-15; Psalms 9:8; Matthew 7:2,21; Acts 17:31; Romans 2:12-16; Hebrews 9:27)

(7)Universality:

(A)The sea gave up the dead in it. This could only refer to bodies, for souls and spirits of the wicked dead do not remain in the sea at physical death. They go to hell and await the resurrection of their bodies (Revelation 20:13; Luke 16:19-31; Isaiah 14:9).

(B)Death gave up the dead that are in it. This could only refer to bodies, for the body only dies at physical death (James 2:26). Souls are dead in trespasses and in sins while yet in the body (Matthew 8:22; Ephesians 2:1-9; 1 Timothy 5:6). Physical death only, therefore, could be the reference

(C)Hades delivered up the souls that are in it (Revelation 20:13). Souls and not the bodies of the wicked go to Hades (Luke 16:19-31, notes)

(8)Purpose:

(A)To give every man a fair trial before his eternal punishment (Acts 17:31; Psalms 9:8)

(B)To judge the secrets of people (Romans 2:16)

(C)To judge idle words (Matthew 12:36)

(D)To judge all the works, thoughts, actions, and sins of man (1 Timothy 5:24; 1Peter 1:17; Revelation 20:12-13; Revelation 22:12; Romans 2:5-6,12-16)

(E)To mete out degrees of punishment according to deeds (Matthew 7:2; Matthew 10:15; Matthew 11:22-24; Matthew 12:41-45; Matthew 23:12-14,33; Mark 6:11; Luke 10:14; Luke 11:31-32; Revelation 20:11-15; Revelation 22:12)

(9)Length: time in judging all the wicked is not known, but the length of the sentence for all will be eternall (Matthew 5:29-30; Matthew 10:28; Matthew 13:42-50; Matthew 18:9; Matthew 23:15,33; Matthew 24:51; Matthew 25:41,46; Mark 9:42-48; Luke 12:5; Hebrews 6:2; Hebrews 10:26-31; Revelation 2:11; Revelation
14:9-11; Revelation 19:20; Revelation 20:10-15; Revelation 21:8; Revelation 22:15; Isaiah 66:22-24)

(10)Results: all in death and hell sent to the lake of fire (Revelation 20:14-15)


[fled]
Greek: pheugo (GSN-5343), to flee.  Translated "flee" 28 times (Matthew 3:7; Matthew 10:23; John 10:5; etc.) and "escape" (Hebrews 11:34; Hebrews 12:25).  That it is used in a figurative sense here and in Revelation 12:6; Revelation 16:20 is clear. If it were literal, the heavens and islands would not be in existence at this time, for twice they flee in the tribulation (Revelation 6:14; Revelation 16:20). They will never pass out of existence for they are eternal (Psalms 72:8-10,17; Psalms 78:69; Psalms 89:36; Psalms 97:1-6; Psalms 104:5; Ecclesiastes 1:4).  The reference is to the shaking of the heavens and the earth as if they were passing away (Psalms 18:7; Psalms 60:2; Psalms 68:8; Isaiah 44:23; Isaiah 54:10; Isaiah 55:12; Isaiah 64:1-3)


10. In Revelation, what is the second death?

 

A. Revelation 20:6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. Revelation 20:14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. THIS IS THE SECOND DEATH. Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: WHICH IS THE SECOND DEATH.   [ETERNALLY BOUND IN PUNISHMENT OF PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL TORMENT, (DEATH)]

 


QUESTIONS --- section 3


1. According to 2nd Corinthians 4:3 [who has the gospel been hidden from?]

 

A. 2 Corinthians 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

 

2. Why, is the gospel hidden from them?

 

A. 2 Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.


[god of this world]
Satan (John 8:44; John 12:31; John 14:30; John 16:11; Ephesians 2:2; 1 John 3:9; 1 John 5:18).

   [lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them] They are responsible (2 Corinthians 3:13-16; Matthew 13:14).

    [glorious gospel] Gospel of the glory (cp. 1 Timothy 1:11).

    [image of God] Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:3; 2 Corinthians 3:18.

 

3. In Romans 1:25, who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator? [Again give Scriptural proof!]

 

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

Romans 1:26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections.

 

4. John 8:44, why, can’t the devil tell the truth instead of being a liar?

 

A. Lucifer, the devil, the covering cherub therefore, rebelled and chose to sin against God and became prideful (because of his beauty) and full of iniquity, then became full of violence. Ezekiel 28:15 Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. 16 By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.


Time of Lucifer's Fall


The time of his iniquity was when he rebelled against God to exalt his throne and kingdom from earth to heaven ( Isaiah 14:12-14, notes). The time of his corruption and sin was surely before the days of Adam, for Lucifer was already a fallen creature at the time he came to Adam's Eden (Genesis 2; 2 Corinthians 11:4). See The Pre-Adamite World.


Lucifer Before He Became Satan

 

Lucifer was created by Christ along with other principalities and powers in heaven and earth (Colossians 1:15-18; Job 38:4-7; Ezekiel 28:11-17).  In  Ezekiel 28:14-16 we read:

 

Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.  Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.  By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.

 

Thus he was not always the devil or an adversary of God.  He was created perfect and sinless and became the enemy of God and man through the sin of trying to exalt himself above God.

In  Ezekiel 28:14-16 we read that Lucifer was at one time in the mountain of God.  This was not when an earthly king of Tyre ruled, so the reference is to the eternal past when the cherub himself had a literal throne on earth on the mountain of God.  Here we have an insight into the position of Lucifer before his fall, and a revelation regarding the cause of his fall (vv. Ezekiel 28:13-17).


Ezekiel 28:13 tells us that Lucifer was also in a pre-Adamite garden of Eden:

 

Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.

 

No earthly king of Tyre was ever in Eden, as was this angel, nor does this Eden refer to Adam's Eden, although Lucifer was in it also (Genesis 3; 2 Corinthians 11:3).  The Eden here was a garden in the earth when he ruled in perfection and sinlessness before he fell.

 

5. Where do lies come from?

 

A. lies originate from the devil for he is the father of them! John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

 

6. How can we know the Spirit of God according to John 4:2-3?

 

A. If a person knows Jesus Christ the Son of God as their Lord and Saviour, they will also know the Spirit of God for no man cometh to the Father but by the Son and God the Heavenly Father is a Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. John 4:24  God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

 

7. Is Heaven and Hell real? [Please show Holy Scriptures confirming so!]

 

A. Heaven and Hell are both real! What we believe does not change God! However, what we believe can allow God to change us; Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:8 And God called the firmament Heaven. Genesis 1:14-15  And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: [15] And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. Genesis 1:20 And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.

 

HELL; Deuteronomy 32:22 For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains. 2 Samuel 22:6 The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me; Job 11:8 It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know? Psalms 9:17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. Psalms 116:3 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.

 

8. How did God create the world? [Prove your conviction scripturally!]

 

A.  [God spoke, the world into existence] Genesis 1:1-7 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. 5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. 6 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. 7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so. [God spoke the world into existence] Romans 4:17 … him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.

 

9. Was there anyone with God when He created the world? [Show Scriptural proof!]

 

A. Jesus Christ was! John 17:5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. Genesis 1:26  And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

 

10. Is speaking classified as work? [Prove your conviction scripturally!]

 

A. Yes, Genesis 2:2-3 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. 3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.

 


QUESTIONS --- section 4


1. Under section IX, CREATION AND MAN’S FALL, how are we justified?

 

A. We are justified by speaking words of faith in God! Matthew 12:37  For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

 

2. What is the Power of God unto salvation?

 

A. The gospel of Jesus Christ is! Romans 1:16  For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

 

3. What is revealed of God from heaven?

 

A. The wrath of God is! Romans 1:18  For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

 

4. Who was buried and then rose again the third day?

 

A. Jesus Christ

 

5. According to Matthew 12:31-32, can a person be eternally lost after receiving Christ as their Lord and Saviour?

 

A. Yes! Matthew 12:32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.

 

Explaining what blasphemy is; It is any insulting remark or curse, even attributing to Satan the works of the Holy Spirit.  It is unforgivable if it is done maliciously and knowingly, as here and in Hebrews 6:4-9; Hebrews 10:26-31; 1 Timothy 1:13.

Hebrews 6:4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,  5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

Two outstanding facts:

 

1.Christians can backslide, tearing down the foundation of repentance that is already laid. Should they ever again be admitted into Christ, they will have to build again the foundation of repentance and do their first works again (Hebrews 6:1-2; Hebrews 2:1-4; Revelation 2:5).

2.Christians can fully apostatize from Christ, completely rejecting Him and His atoning work, so that it is impossible to renew them again to repentance (Hebrews 6:4-9; Hebrews 10:26-29; 2 Peter 2:20-22).

[Those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost]

Fivefold Former State of Apostates

 

1.Were once enlightened, but not now enlightened (Hebrews 6:4).  Thayer's Greek Lexicon says this refers to "those who have been made Christians." Paul uses the same term of saved individuals elsewhere (Ephesians 1:18; Hebrews 10:32; cp.  Psalms 19:7-8; Luke 11:34-36).  Only saints are called "children of light" (Ephesians 5:8; Colossians 1:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:5), and only saved people are spoken of as being in the light (Matthew 5:14-15; Luke 16:8; John 3:20-21; John 8:12; John 12:36; Romans 13:12; Ephesians 5:14; Colossians 1:12; 1 John 1:7; 1 John 2:9-10).  Only people who have not been saved as spoken of as being darkened from gospel light (2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 4:18; Ephesians 5:8; Colossians 1:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:5; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 John 1:6; 1 John 2:8-11).

2.Have tasted of the heavenly gift (Hebrews 6:4). The Greek: geuomai (GSN-1089), have experience of. Translated "to eat" (Acts 10:10; Acts 20:11; Acts 23:14) and "to taste" (Hebrews 6:4,5; Hebrews 2:9; Matthew 16:28; Matthew 27:34; Mark 9:1; Luke 9:27; Luke 14:24; John 2:9; John 8:52; Colossians 2:21; 1 Peter 2:3). How could one taste of death, taste the Lord, taste the heavenly gift, and other things of these passages without experiencing them?

3.Were made partakers of the Holy Spirit (Hebrews 6:4).  Greek: metochos (GSN-3353), partner and fellow with (note, Hebrews 3:1).  No sinner is a partaker of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9-16).  It is almost blasphemy to accuse the Holy Spirit of being a partner, sharer, and an associate with the ungodly.  Jesus said that sinners cannot receive the Holy Spirit (John 14:17).  Jude confirmed the same truth (Jude 1:19).

4.Have tasted the good Word of God (Hebrews 6:5).  To taste the Word of God is to be saved, as proved in Matthew 13:20-23; Luke 8:13-15; John 15:3; Acts 2:41; Acts 4:4; Acts 8:14; Acts 11:1; Acts 17:11; Romans 10:9-10; Ephesians 5:26; James 1:18-25; 1 Peter 1:18-23.  No man receives the Word and remains unsaved.

5.Have tasted the powers of the world to come (Hebrews 6:5).  To taste of these powers means to experience eternal life.  Every time such statement is found it refers to eternal life (Matthew 10:30; Luke 18:30; Luke 20:35).  See notes on Hebrews 10:26-29.

[world] Greek: aion (GSN-165), a period of time whether long or short.  This age refers to the period between the first and second comings (Matthew 24:14,29-31; Revelation 19:11-21).  The age to come refers to the Millennium following the second coming (Revelation 19:11-20:15; Zech. 14; Daniel 2:44-45; Daniel 7:13-27; Ephesians 1:10).

 

THE TRUTH ABOUT ETERNAL SECURITY;

Under the guise of honoring the finished work of Christ on the cross, some teachers lead many to believe that once a person is in grace, he will always be in grace, regardless of how much he sins thereafter. Such teachings masquerade under various names, and are believed by a great many people because they seem plausible; and furthermore they are sometimes championed by Bible scholars of national or world-wide reputation. Regrettably, for too many people the teaching of eternal security becomes eternal insecurity for they lapse into a sinning-saint religion which will truly bring them disappointments on Judgment Day. Some people accept the arguments because of ignorance of the full scope of Scriptures on the subject, while there are no doubt others who, being willfully blind, praise it because they want an excuse to sin. That there is a true sense in which every believer can have "everlasting life," and be "eternally secure" cannot be denied - for they are possible whenever God's conditions are met. The following points will be discussed below:

I. What is the Question Involved in the Teaching of Unconditional Security?

The foremost question involved in the doctrine of the Christian's eternal security is: On whom does the responsibility rest to bring about this coveted state? To this we may add: finder what conditions, if any, may it be obtained? Are there "any strings attached" as we would commonly say? Could it be unconditional-or is there a possibility that somewhere in the Bible, we are able to find conditions that belong to the doctrine as well as the blessings of security forever?

The Bible does teach conditional eternal security which is the only kind of security a sane man can expect and a just God can tolerate and promise. But to teach an unconditional eternal security and maintain this position in the face of overwhelming scriptural authority to the contrary is to make God the most unjust tyrant of the universe To do so, one must manufacture and maintain many other false doctrines to support the sinking-sand foundation of the main false doctrine. One must twist, contort, misinterpret, misapply, take from, and add to many Scriptures to support such teaching, including teaching that God must lie to get his point across, even though God does not lie and is not man that He should lie. Numbers 23:19  God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

 

Every Bible doctrine should be measured by plain facts of Scripture and by plain principles and true examples of life; not by erroneously interpreting a few texts in total disregard of other Scriptures on the same subject. It is vital for one to get God's thought on the subject as a whole as expressed in all Scripture. The devil has always used Scripture to cloak his teachings, and he can wrest it and twist it until whatever he teaches appears to be quite scriptural. Just because a theory has a few passages that seem to sustain it is no proof that it is scriptural. Any doctrine that is opposed to the true principles of life, or to one plain Scripture, rightly divided, is bound to be wrong.

Teachers of unconditional security, like teachers of other false doctrines, do away with all Scriptures that are not in harmony with their pet theory. Their usual procedure is to explain all Scriptures that plainly contradict such teaching as referring only to the Jews and not to Christians, or as referring to some past age and not to the one in which we live, and to quickly divert attention from other Scriptures written to Christians as of no importance on the question. On the other hand, Scriptures written to both Jews and Gentiles that can be twisted to harmonize with this theory are emphasized beyond all true meaning under the guise of accepting just what the Bible says.

 

God has so constructed the Bible that no one passage contains all the truth on any one subject and no passage contradicts another, whether it is on the same subject or not (Isaiah 28:9-13). All Scriptures on a subject must be gathered and harmonized with themselves and with all Scriptures on other subjects, before the whole truth can be fully understood. No "Scripture is of any private interpretation"; that is, no Scripture should be isolated from all others and understood by itself as being the whole truth on a subject in total disregard to all other passages on the same subject (2 Peter 1:19). Two or three plain passages are required to establish any single truth, and if there are more than this number on a subject all must bear testimony to the same thing and none of them must contradict themselves or any other passages on any other subject (Numbers 35:30, Deuteronomy 17:6; 19:15; Matthew 18:16; 2 Corinthians 13:1).

We are told to "rightly divide the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15) and to compare "spiritual things with spiritual" (1 Corinthians 2:13). When this is done to the very few passages that are used to teach unconditional security they will be found to be in perfect harmony with the many hundreds of passages that plainly teach conditional security. On the other hand, these many hundreds of passages cannot possibly be harmonized with the wrong interpretations of the few that are used to teach unconditional security. To teach unconditional security is to leave an irreparable breach between two sets of Scriptures, but to teach conditional security is to have perfect harmony between all Scriptures. If all Christians would be willing to believe all Scriptures on the subject and be just as zealous to defend all truth then there would be no division over the question of true Bible security.

 

THE TRUTH IS THAT THE BIBLE DOES TEACH A TRUE, JUST, AND LASTING SECURITY FOR BELIEVERS WHO WILL PUT FORTH AN HONEST EFFORT TO REMAIN SECURE IN CHRIST, IF THEY WILL MEET A FEW SIMPLE CONDITIONS OF GOD WHICH ARE CLEARLY STATED AND WHICH EVERY MAN CAN MEET BY THE MEANS OF GRACE PROVIDED IN THE GOSPEL

 

6. According to Revelation 21:8, what will happen to all liars, if they have not repented nor have been forgiven?

 

A. The will be cast into the eternal lake of Fire! Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

 

Ten classes in eternal hell:

1.The fearful. Greek: deilos (GSN-1169), cowardly; craven; vile; worthless; miserable; wretched; and unhappy. Found only in Revelation 21:8; Matthew 8:26; Mark 4:40. In the Septuagint it is found in Deuteronomy 20:8; Judges 7:3,10.

2.Unbelieving.  Greek: apistos (GSN-571), infidel, faithless (note,1 Timothy 5:8).

3.Abominable.  Greek:  bdelusso (GSN-948), to cause to stink; make loathsome; feel disgust; detest; have horror of; to be abominated.  It refers to those polluted with unnatural lust.  Translated "abominable" (Revelation 21:8) and "abhor" (Romans 2:22).  This latter passage refers to abominable immoral practices in connection with idolatry (2 Chronicles 21:11; Isaiah 23:16-17; Ezekiel 16:15,26,29; Acts 15:20,29; Acts 21:25; Revelation 2:14-21; Revelation 14:8; Revelation 17:2-4; Revelation 18:3; Revelation 19:2).

4.Murderers.  Greek:  phoneus (GSN-5406).  Translated only as "murderer" (Revelation 21:8; Revelation 22:15; Matthew 22:7; Acts 3:14; Acts 7:52; Acts 28:4; 1 Peter 4:15).

5.Whoremongers.  Greek: pornois (GSN-4205), fornicators (See Five Classes Not to Inherit God's Kingdom).

6.Sorcerers.  Greek: pharmakeusin (GSN-5332), persons who by use of drugs, enchanted potions, charms, and enchantments seek to produce supernatural effects in the lives of others.  Only here; Revelation 22:15.

7.Idolaters. Those who practice idolatry and abominable immoral acts in worship of idols, as in point 3, above.

8.Dogs. False prophets and homosexuals are called dogs in Scripture (Deuteronomy 23:18; Isaiah 56:10-11; Philippians 3:2; Revelation 22:15).

9.Liars (Revelation 21:8; Revelation 22:15).
10.Lovers of lies (Revelation 22:15).

[the lake] The same as Gehenna of fire (note, Luke 12:5).

[burneth with fire and brimstone] Clearly, hell is a real place.

[which is the second death] The second death is the lake of fire, or the second
separation from God in hell (Revelation 2:11; Revelation 20:14; Revelation 21:8).


7. In Acts chapter 5, why didn’t Ananias and his wife Sapphira seek forgiveness for lying to the Holy Ghost?

 

A. The answer is found in Matthew 12:31-32 (pertaining to blasphemy of the Holy Ghost)! Ananias and Sapphira mean grace and beauty, but their names do not fit their conduct.  They were disciples of Christ and members of the apostolic church of which no man would belong unless he had a real experience of salvation.  This we have to conclude because the church was hated and persecuted (Acts 4:1-4,17; Acts 5:13,17-18,27-42; Acts 8:1; etc.).  It was also repeatedly stated that all were of "one accord" and one mind who did belong to the church (Acts 1:14; Acts 2:1,46; Acts 24:32-37).

 

8. Please give Scriptural proof why Ananias or his wife were NOT eternally secure and could NOT be forgiven?

 

A. They both yielded to Satan’s temptation by lying to the Holy Ghost (Blasphemed the Holy Ghost) Matthew 12:31-32

 

9. Under our sub-heading XII THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE BODY OF CHRIST, what is the evidence of the Holy Ghost?

 

A. The evidence is Speaking with other tongues as the Holy Ghost gives utterance! Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.


Old Testament  Spiritual Experiences

 

Old Testament saints had many experiences and blessings, as followsThey were filled (Exodus 28:3; Exodus 31:3; Exodus 35:31; Deuteronomy 34:9; Micah 3:8) and had the Spirit in them (Genesis 41:38; Numbers 27:18; Daniel 4:8-9,18; Daniel 5:11-14; Daniel 6:3); within them (Psalms 51:10-11; Isaiah 63:10-14; Ezekiel 11:19); into them (Ezekiel 2:2; Ezekiel 3:24; Acts 3:21); and upon them (Numbers 11:17-29; Judges 3:10; Judges 6:34; Judges 11:29; Judges 14:6,19; Judges 15:14).  He moved many (Judges 13:25; Acts 3:21; 2 Peter 1:21), but none were baptized in the Spirit.  John the Baptist and others were filled with the Spirit, but not baptized (Luke 1:15-17,41,67; Luke 2:25-38).  Mary was filled about 35 years before she was baptized with the Spirit at Pentecost (Luke 1:45-56; Acts 1:13-15; Acts 2:1-4).  Jesus was filled about 30 years before He was baptized with the Spirit (Isaiah 50:4-5; Luke 2:40-52; Matthew 3:16-17).  The disciples were filled and had the Spirit in them 3 years before they were baptized with the Spirit (Matthew 10:1-8,20; Acts 1:4-8; Acts 2:1-4,33).


Old Testament saints had gifts and fruit of the Spirit
(1 Kings 3:12; 1 Kings 17:1-2 Kings 13:25; Acts 3:21; Hebrews 11); different measures of the Spirit (Numbers 11:16-25; 2 Kings 2:9; Luke 1:17) BUT NOT THE SPIRIT BAPTISM OR THE SPIRIT "WITHOUT MEASURE" (John 3:34; John 7:37-39).  The disciples had gifts and great power years before the Spirit baptism (Matthew 10:1-8,16-20; Mark 6:7-13; Luke 10), BUT WERE TOLD TO GET THE SPIRIT BAPTISM BEFORE STARTING THEIR MINISTRY (Luke 24:49; John 7:37-39; John 14:12; Acts 1:4-8).

Old Testament saints and disciples of Christ had salvation (Psalms 51:12); redemption (Psalms 31:5); grace (Psalms 84:11); physical healing (Exodus 15:26); names written in heaven (Exodus 32:32-33; Luke 10:20); the new birth (Galatians 4:28-30); conversion (Psalms 19:7); righteousness (Romans 4); the gospel (Galatians 3:6-14; Hebrews 4:2); justification (Romans 4); holiness; (Acts 3:21; 2 Peter 1:21); pure hearts (Psalms 24:4); sanctification (Exodus 29:42-44; Exodus 31:13; Ezekiel 20:2; John 15:3); and many other spiritual blessings before Pentecost (John 7:37-39; Acts 2:33).

Therefore, one should not take any of these blessings as evidence of a Spirit baptism.  From all this we gather that the Spirit baptism is the fullness of God in the lives of believers, not the Spirit by measure as in Old Testament times (John 3:34; John 7:37-39; John 24:49; Acts 10:38; Isaiah 61:1; Romans 15:29; Ephesians 3:19).

The difference between a filling and a baptism or the Spirit by measure and without measure may be illustrated by a glass and a pitcher of water.  To the extent the water is poured into the glass it is filled, but not baptized.  By burying the glass in the fullness of the water it is both filled and baptizedTaking the glass out of the fullness of the water it is no longer baptized.  So it is with believers.  To the extent one is filled with the Spirit he has that measure of power and can do things according to the degree of anointing he has.  If he is merely filled and has the Spirit by measure he is limited in spiritual power.  IF HE HAS THE SPIRIT IN ALL FULLNESS THERE IS NO LIMITATION.  HE CAN DO THE WORKS OF CHRIST AND THE APOSTLES (Matthew 17:20; Matthew 21:22; Mark 9:23; Mark 11:22-24; Mark 16:17-18; John 14:12; Acts 2:43; Acts 3:6; Acts 5:16; Romans 15:18-19,29).

A filling always comes with a baptism, but a baptism does not always come with a filling. AT PENTECOST THEY WERE BOTH FILLED AND BAPTIZED (Acts 1:4-8; Acts 2:4), and many fillings kept coming to them to replenish the Spirit and power they had received (Acts 4:8,31; Acts 13:52). One must continue to live and walk in the Spirit and be filled with all the fullness of God in order to maintain that baptismal fullness (Ephesians 3:16-20; Ephesians 5:18; Galatians 5:16-26).

[speak with other tongues] This was predicted by Isaiah (Isaiah 28:9-12) and by Christ (Mark 16:17; John 15:26; John 16:13) and was fulfilled in Acts 2:4-13; Acts 10:44-48; Acts 19:1-7; 1 Corinthians 12-14.

[as the Spirit gave them utterance] This was similar to the Spirit speaking through the prophets in their own language (Acts 3:21; Hebrews 1:1-2), only here it was with different languages (Acts 2:4,6,11).  Though speaking in tongues is done through immediate inspiration by recipients when one has thus received the gift, it then becomes a part of his personality so that he can, if he desires to do so, exercise it without direct inspiration, even in a backslidden condition (1 Corinthians 13:1-3).  This is why the exercise of vocal gifts of prophecy, tongues, and interpretation of tongues is commanded to be regulated and even judged as to whether it be under direct inspiration or whether the person is exercising a gift of himself (1 Corinthians 14:29-33).

10. Who does the groaning, the Spirit or the person that is speaking? [Give scriptural proof!]

 

A. Both! Man and the Holy Ghost! Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Judges 2:18  And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them. Ezekiel 30:24  And I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and put my sword in his hand: but I will break Pharaoh's arms, and he shall groan before him with the groanings of a deadly wounded man.

 


QUESTIONS --- section 5


1. Prove Scripturally who “God” is!

 

A. John 4:24  God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth!

 

2. What is the difference between Jesus Christ and the Spirit of Christ? [Give scriptural proof!]

 

A. Jesus Christ came in the flesh, whereas, the Spirit of Christ is the Spirit that is within Christ! Jesus died on the Cross and shed His blood for the remission of Sins and arose again the third day and set on the right side of God the Heavenly Father, (by and in the Spirit). Romans 8:9  But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. [The Spirit of Christ is also referring to the personality and attitude of Jesus Christ!]

 

3. Is there a difference between the Spirit of God and God Himself? [please explain your determination scripturally!]

 

A. Yes, there is a difference, but only in expression. The Spirit of God is the working power and part of God!  There are many functions, operations and manifestations of the Holy Spirit but all are part of God and the Family of God as well as many members of a family, each being different but yet each is part of the other working and being in unity, (agreement, fellowship) with the other! 1 Corinthians 12:1-6 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. 2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. 3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. 4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but IT IS THE SAME GOD WHICH WORKETH ALL IN ALL.

 

4. According to Hebrews 12:14, why is it necessary to follow peace and holiness with all men? [Again give scriptural proof of your determination!]

 

A. Without holiness no man shall see God! Hebrews 12:14  Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

 

5. How is it possible that a person can know someone by their fruits? [Explain!]

 

A. Everything, that a person does or says will be confirmed, proving whether they lied or told the truth, whether they followed the Lord according to James 4:17 or not!  Matthew 7:16  Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Mark 16:17-20 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

 

6. How may a person discern another? [Give scriptural proof!]

 

A. By the knowledge of right and wrong and the wisdom to know the difference of how to respond according to James 4:17 and Ezekiel 44:23  And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean. [The God given gift of Discerning of Spirits (the Devine ability to know and recognize good, bad, true and false spirits.) 1 Corinthians 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. 12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.]

 

7. What are some of the manifestations of the Holy Spirit? [give scriptural proof!]

 

A. Some of the manifestations of the Holy Spirit are Signs, wonders and mighty deeds.

phanerosis, fan-er'-o-sis; from Greek 5319 (phaneroo); exhibition, i.e. (figurative) expression, (by extension) a bestowment :- manifestation. 1 Corinthians 12:7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

 

8. Why is it necessary for God to try people as of by fire? [give scriptural proof!]

 

A. The answer is that we having faith in God at the appointed time will inherit a crown of Life! as 1 Peter 1:7  That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Also, Revelation 2:10  Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Revelation 3:18  I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

 

9. Is it necessary to speak ONLY TRUTH and if so, why? [again, give scriptural proof!]

 

A. Speaking a lie is of the devil and therefore all liars shall be cast into the eternal lake of fire

Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.  Proverbs 8:7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.


[my mouth shall speak truth]
This is the third great personification of wisdom (Proverbs 8:1-9:18; cp. Proverbs 1:20-32; Proverbs 3:13-18).  She lifts up her voice in the most public places and warns the young to avoid the ways of seduction and sin (Proverbs 8:1-14).  She promises riches, honor, wisdom, knowledge, and success in every field of endeavor to those who love her (Proverbs 8:15-21).  She speaks of her eternity with God and advises men to obey her because of her ancient experiences (Proverbs 8:22-9:18).


10. Why is it necessary that we as born again believers of the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach and preach Salvation by the blood of Jesus Christ and no other way? [give scriptural proof!]

 

A. Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins! Further, there is no other name under Heaven whereby we can be saved (redeemed). Hebrews 9:21-22 Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry. 22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

 

[salvation] Greek: soteria (GSN-4991).  It is translated:

1.Saving, deliverance from and preservation from destruction and judgment of Noah's
flood (Hebrews 11:7)

2.Saved from enemies (Luke 1:71)

3.Saved from sins (Romans 10:1,9-10)

4.Deliver from slavery (Acts 7:25)

5.Health, preservation of life and physical health (Acts 27:34)

6.Salvation from physical infirmity (Acts 4:12 with Acts 4:10; Acts 3:1-12,16)

7.Salvation in general—all kinds of deliverances (Luke 1:69; John 4:22; Acts
13:26,47; Romans 1:16; Romans 11:11; 2 Corinthians 1:6; 2 Corinthians 6:2; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Ephesians
1:13; Philippians 2:12; 2 Timothy 3:15; Hebrews 6:9; Jude 1:3)

8.Salvation from sins (Luke 1:77; Luke 19:9; Romans 10:10; 2 Thessalonians 2:13)

9.Salvation, final and complete deliverance from all the curse, including death
(Romans 13:11; Philippians 1:19,28; 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9; 2 Timothy 2:10; Hebrews 1:14; Hebrews
2:3,10; Hebrews 5:9; Hebrews 9:28; 1 Peter 1:5,9,10; 2 Peter 3:15; Revelation 7:10; Revelation
12:10; Revelation 19:1)

Thus, salvation cannot be limited to the initial stage of redemption—forgiveness of sins.
See Romans 1:16, note.

[none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved]
Matthew 1:21; Acts 2:38; Acts 3:6,16; John 14:12-15; John 16:16; John 16:23-26;
Mark 16:17.

 

1 Corinthians 9:14 Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. 1 Corinthians 9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

 


QUESTIONS --- section 6


1. Under the sub-heading of XIV THE LOCAL CHURCH AND ITS MISSIONS, what are the two ordinances of the local church? [Why? Give scriptural proof]

 

A. The two ordinances of the local church are BELIEVERS BAPTISM BY SUBMERSION, Matthew 28:19 AND THE MEMORIAL OF THE LORDS DEATH, BURIAL AND RESURRECTION, (looking back to the crucifixion OF CHRIST and forward to Christ return to Earth) until He comes again for the redeemed! 1 Corinthians 11:20-30 When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper. 21 For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken. 22 What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. 23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. 26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. 27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. 29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. 30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.

 

2. In Mark 16:15-20, who is Christ speaking to? [Explain!]

 

A. Christ is speaking to not only the disciples but also the redeemed, (Christ’s followers).  

 

3. If the Lord Jesus Christ ascended to heaven, how could He CONFIRM THE WORD? [Explain showing Scriptural proof!]

 

A. The answer is; with signs following! Mark 16:19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

 

4. Why is the CHURCH to strive together for the unity of the faith? [Give scriptural proof!]

 

A. the redeemed are to all work for the edification, perfecting of the Saints of the body of Christ, (especially to the family of God) and for the Ministry of the gospel! Ephesians 4:12-13 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:


Seven Duties of Ministers

1.   To perfect the saints (Ephesians 4:12).

2.   All the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:12).

3.   To edify the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:12).

4.   To unify people in the faith (Ephesians 4:13).

5.   To unify people in doctrine (Ephesians 4:13).

6.   To perfect the church in Christ (Ephesians 4:13).

7.   To bring people to maturity in Christ (Ephesians 4:13).


Many seek to find out how many imperfections, failures, and carnal traits are allowable in religion, but few seek to bring Christians to the height of the gospel standard and to the unlimitations of the promises of God. The measure of the stature of the fullness is seldom mentioned much less demonstrated, while the stature of littleness, emtiness, and powerlessness of Christianity is often emphasized and demonstrated.

 

5. How can the Saints be perfected? [Again give scriptural proof of your determination!]

 

A. The Shepherd is to feed, rule, teach and having the oversight of the flock of Jesus Christ as well as encouraging, edifying, lifting up and rebuking (scolding) the flock (sheep). John 21:15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

 

6. Under our sub-heading of XV GOOD WORKS, can people get into heaven by good works? [Give scriptural proof!]

 

A. Yes, according to James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. [So we, the redeemed must do good works, otherwise, we sin against God. However, good works is NOT the only qualification to get into Heaven, (we cannot inherit Heaven by our good works alone).  All man must be redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, by REPENTING OF THEIR SINS and confessing with their mouth, believing in their heart that Jesus Christ died on the Cross for the remission of their sins].


Also, according to Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

 

ALSO, EPHESIANS 2:8 FOR BY GRACE ARE YE SAVED THROUGH FAITH; AND THAT NOT OF YOURSELVES: IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD: 9 NOT OF WORKS, LEST ANY MAN SHOULD BOAST.

 

7. Can a person be forgiven of their sins by doing good works? [Give Scriptural proof!]

 

A. This answer is yes but NOT ONLY GOOD WORKS! We must do good works for the glory of God, otherwise we sin against God, James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. Ephesians 2:8 for by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 not of works, lest any man should boast. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. [IT IS MANS CHOICE TO CHOSE AND RECEIVE THIS OR THESE, PRECIOUS GIFT(S). ALSO, IT IS MANS CHOICE TO KEEP THE GIFT(S) OF GOD ONCE HE HAS ATTAINED THEM AND NOT LOSE THEM ONCE HE HAS ATTAINED THEM].

 

8. Because there are so many different translations of (so called) Bibles, causing confusion, why doesn’t the world just learn and study the Hebrew only? [Give Scriptural proof of your determination!]

 

A. As the gifts and the calling of God is without repentance, so is Gods “Word!” Romans 11:29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. 30 For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: 31 Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy. 32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. 2 Timothy 3:16-4:2 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. 4:1  I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. 5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

 

9. What is our standard of Faith? [Give Scriptural proof of your determination!]


A. The 1611 King James Standard Version of the Holy Bible which was Translated into English from it’s original language and the Original Hebrew manuscripts and The Torah is our standard of Faith. 2 Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

 

10. How can God meet our needs when He is a Spirit? [Give Scriptural proof of your determination!]

 

A. Yes, Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

 


THESE NEXT TEN QUESTIONS, REQUIRE A YES OR NO ANSWER “ONLY”

 

QUESTIONS --- section 7


1. Is there a book of life?

2. Is your name written in it?

3. Does Revelation 22:18-19 warn everyone about adding or the taking away words from this book?

4. Have they that hold the truth in unrighteousness changed the truth of God into a lie?

5. Are the eyes of people blinded by the god of this world?

6. Is the gospel of Jesus Christ hid from those that are lost?

7. Can we (as born again Christians) see Jesus Christ by faith?

8. Can True Christians see the evidence of Christ?

9. Are the “Words of Truth,” God?

10. Did, or does God speak to the born again believer by His spirit?

 

 
QUESTIONS --- section 8


1. Jesus Christ was in the flesh, Crucified, and arose again, ascended unto Heaven and set at the right side of the Heavenly Father, did Jesus Christ pray the Father and the Heavenly Father send back another Comforter and Him being the Holy Ghost? [Give Scriptural proof!]

 

A. Yes, the evidence shown in Acts 2:4 proves that Christ prayed to the Father and the Father sent back the Holy Ghost! Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.  5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. 6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. 7 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? 8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? Acts 5:31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. [32] And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, WHOM GOD HATH GIVEN TO THEM THAT OBEY HIM.

 


2. Explain Matthew 12:31-32. [Give Scriptural proof of your answer!]

 

A. According to this Scripture, it is impossible for those that have blasphemed the Holy Ghost to be forgiven in this world or in Heaven (the world to come). It is the work of the Holy Ghost to convict men’s hearts of sin for all must repent of their sins and confess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. Once a person knows who Christ is and willingly or deliberately curses, ridicules, the Holy Ghost, even by stating (saying) that speaking the Unknown Tongues of the Holy Ghost is from or of the devil is a slap to God’s face, because God is the giver and the sender of the Holy Ghost (Comforter) which was and is given of God to those that obey God, that they may be a greater witnesses unto God for the glory of God and not man! Thereby, winning souls for the glory of God. Hebrews 6:4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6  If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. Hebrews 10:26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,  Acts 5:32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, WHOM GOD HATH GIVEN TO THEM THAT OBEY HIM.

 

3. Can a person that has been baptized in water for the remission of their sins, lie to the Holy Ghost? [Give Scriptural proof of your answer!]

 

A. Yes they can and further, there are a large number of people that do, because they no longer fear God!  Acts 5:1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, [2] And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. [3] But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? [4] Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? THOU HAST NOT LIED UNTO MEN, BUT UNTO GOD. [5] And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. [6] And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him. [7] And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. [8] And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. [9] Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. [10] Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. [11] And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.     [12] And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch).

 

[Ananias, with Sapphira his wife]

Ananias and Sapphira mean grace and beauty, but their names do not fit their conduct.  They were disciples of Christ and members of the apostolic church of which no man would belong unless he had a real experience of salvation.  This we have to conclude because the church was hated and persecuted (Acts 4:1-4,17; Acts 5:13,17-18,27-42; Acts 8:1; etc.).  It was also repeatedly stated that all were of "one accord" and one mind who did belong to the church (Acts 1:14; Acts 2:1,46; Acts 24:32-37).


4. Was Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in the upper room on the day of Pentecost when the baptism of the Holy Ghost was poured out? [Give Scriptural proof of your answer!]

 

A. Yes, Acts 1:14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

 

5. Why was the Holy Ghost poured out in these last days? [Give Scriptural answer!]

 

A. That believers and followers of Christ would be greater power to witness for Jesus Christ! Luke 24:46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: [47] And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. [48] And ye are witnesses of these things. [49] And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

 

6. Just because a person has prophesied, or has the interpretation of Unknown tongues, does it make that person, a Holy Prophet of God? [Give Scriptural proof of your answer!]

 

A. No, for some are false prophets and Deuteronomy 18:18 -22 confirms the difference. Deuteronomy 18:18  I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him. [19] And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him. [20] But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die. [21] And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the Lord hath not spoken? [22]  When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow NOT, NOR COME TO PASS, THAT IS THE THING WHICH THE LORD HATH NOT SPOKEN, BUT THE PROPHET HATH SPOKEN IT PRESUMPTUOUSLY: THOU SHALT NOT BE AFRAID OF HIM.

 

7. Does the giving of TITHES only pertain to the people of Israel? [Explain your answer according to Malachi 3:8-10!]

 

A. No, Malachi 3:8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. [9] Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.  [Their were others that were gentiles that lived in and of that nation as well!]  

 

8. Will God also rebuke the devour for your sake, according to Malachi 3:8-10? [Show Scriptural proof of your answer!]

 

A. The answer is yes for God does not lie! Malachi 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. [11] And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, SAITH THE LORD OF HOSTS.

 

9. Who is God? [Give Scriptural proof of your answer!]  

 

A. John 4:23  But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. [24] GOD IS A SPIRIT: and they that worship him must worship HIM IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH. [25] The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. [26] Jesus saith unto her, I THAT SPEAK UNTO THEE AM HE.

 

10. Is Jesus Christ (Yeshua The Messiah) alive? [PROVE IT Scripturally!]

 

A. Yes He is alive and well! Matthew 28:1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. [2] And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. [3] His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: [4] And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. [5] And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. [6] HE IS NOT HERE: FOR HE IS RISEN, AS HE SAID. COME, SEE THE PLACE WHERE THE LORD LAY. [7] And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. [8] And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. [9] And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, JESUS MET THEM, SAYING, ALL HAIL. AND THEY CAME AND HELD HIM BY THE FEET, AND WORSHIPPED HIM. [10] THEN SAID JESUS UNTO THEM, BE NOT AFRAID: GO TELL MY BRETHREN THAT THEY GO INTO GALILEE, AND THERE SHALL THEY SEE ME.  [many saw Him] Acts 7:55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, AND JESUS STANDING ON THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD, [56] And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.

 


QUESTIONS --- section  9


1. Is there ANY power that superceded the power of Almighty God? [Prove it Scripturally!]

 

A. No, God is all powerful!  Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. [16] He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. [17] And these signs shall follow them that believe; IN MY NAME SHALL THEY CAST OUT DEVILS; they shall speak with new tongues; [18] They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. [19] So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD. [20] And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. Luke 10:17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. [18] And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. [19] Behold, I GIVE UNTO YOU POWER TO TREAD ON SERPENTS AND SCORPIONS, AND OVER ALL THE POWER OF THE ENEMY: AND NOTHING SHALL BY ANY MEANS HURT YOU. [20] Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

 

2. Is there ANY power (other then the power of Almighty God) that has authority over the blood of Jesus Christ? [Give Scriptural proof of your answer!]

 

A Hebrews 9:12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by HIS OWN BLOOD he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. [13] For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctified to the purifying of the flesh: [14] How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

 

3. Is there ANY power (other then the power of Almighty God) that has authority over ANY TRUE CHILD OF GOD’S SOUL? [Again give Scriptural proof of your answer!]

 

A. No, The devil cannot destroy a born again believers soul unless they have backslid! Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For THERE IS NO POWER BUT OF GOD: the powers that be are ordained of God. Luke 10:19 Behold, I GIVE UNTO YOU POWER to tread on serpents and scorpions, and OVER ALL THE POWER OF THE ENEMY: AND NOTHING SHALL BY ANY MEANS HURT YOU. [20] Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

 

4. Will the effects of the Anti-Christ be felt around the world (universal, all encompassing)? [Give Scriptural proof of your determination!]

 

A. Yes the effects of the Antichrist will be felt by some means, universally (world wide). If the effects of the Antichrist was NOT TO BE FELT NOR HAD ANY EFFECT, THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE WORLD, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO REASON FOR JESUS TO HAVE REVEALED TO JOHN THE REVELATOR THAT THE ANTICHRIST WOULD HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE ENTIRE WORLD. FURTHER, THERE WOULD BE NO REASON FOR CONCERN OR ALARM TO ANYONE INCLUDING THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL. ISRAEL WOULD JUST SIMPLY MOVE TO THE OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. HOWEVER, THAT WAS NOT WHAT THE BIBLE, GOD’S HOLY WORD SAID, IS IT? Revelation 13:10  He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. [11] And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. [12] And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the EARTH AND THEM WHICH DWELL THEREIN to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. [13] And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, [14]  And deceiveth THEM THAT DWELL ON THE EARTH by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to THEM THAT DWELL ON THE EARTH, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. [15] And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. [16] And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: [17]  And that NO MAN MIGHT BUY OR SELL, SAVE HE THAT HAD THE MARK, OR THE NAME OF THE BEAST, OR THE NUMBER OF HIS NAME. [18] Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.

 

5. Why should we agree and abide by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights of the United States of America as American Citizens? [Give Scriptural proof of your determination!]

 

A. We are to obey [Submit yourselves] Be subject, as in Romans 13:1-7.  Christians commanded to obey
human laws and civil rulers AS LONG AS THEY DO NOT TRANSGRESS THE LAWS OF GOD.

[ordinance] Greek: ktisis (GSN-2937), always translated "creature" or "creation" except here and Hebrews 9:11.  See note, Romans 8:19.  It means not only to be subject to every human ordinance, but also to every human creature who has any authority in government.  The Jews thought it was unlawful to obey any ruler who wasn't Jewish. 1 Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; [14] Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. [15] For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: [16] As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. [17] Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.


6. Why is there NO Federal, Common Law? [Give Scriptural Proof of your determination!]

 

A. Everyone that has signed a document that has an OMB number on it, waved all of their Common Law rights to freedom by signing those documents (even though they were NOT TOLD AT THE TIME WHAT they were signing) By their signing those documents it took away their rights and thereby became an indentured servant having NO RIGHTS OF THEIR OWN! Some of these same people have even said, we must sign them so we can live and survive! We have to sign them or we won’t be able to pay our bills! Others have said I don’t believe it anyway, the government wouldn’t do that! Would they? Does that all sound familiar? [The Mark of the Beast is coming folks!]

 

Everyone, that is a Federal Citizen, (United States Citizen) is an indentured servant, (slave with no rights of their own). Therefore they have no rights by living under bondage and the control of another, including the right to speak for themselves in the Courts of Statutory Law (Tribunals). Whereas, the Common Law Citizens do have rights because they have been set free from the Law of the Sea and are to obey and abide by the Laws of the Land, (Common Law). [I personally, have recovered my Common Law rights and have come out from among them!]  

 

Personally, I am a Citizen of the United States of America, which is entirely a different class of Citizen then being a United States Citizen.

 

Under Common Law, (which is positive Law) there is no Law that COMPELS ANYONE TO DO ANYTHING, John 8:34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. [35] And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. [36] If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

 

Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. [25] Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? [26] Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? [No man can serve two masters] Stating an utter impossibility.

[hate the one] To hate here is an idiom of preference (note, § Luke 14:26).  If men prefer sin and Satan to God, then they are of the devil (1 John 3:8) and will be sent to hell with him (Matthew 25:41).

 

[Ye cannot serve God and mammon] The second time this impossibility is stated in this verse.

[mammon] Riches (see notes on  Luke 16:9-13).

 


7. Why is the Common Law known and proven to be the LAW of the LAND? [Give Scriptural proof for your answer!]

 

A. Freedom for which it stands was what our forefathers fought for at the forming of this American Country and was part of Pledge of Allegiance and with the Constitution of the United of America until President Clinton re-wrote it in 1995 thereby Controlling the Country by Presidential Executive Orders which is still the Law of the Land, (Common Law).

 

Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. [3] For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: [4] That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

 

Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [2] Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. [3] For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: [4] For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

 

8. If the Laws of God disagree with the Laws of the land or the statutes of the people, (which is NOT LAW but has the appearance of law) which should we as born again Christians obey? [Give Scriptural proof of your determination!]

 

A. We ought to obey God rather then man! Acts 5:28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. [29] Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. [30] The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. [31] Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. [32] And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

 

9. Which are the born again Christians to obey: THE COMMON LAW, WHICH IS THE LAW OF THE LAND, ALSO CALLED POSITIVE LAW, ALSO CALLED THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS, WHICH WAS VOTED ON AND PASSED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE, or the Uniform Commercial Code, which are statutes and have the appearance of law, but are not Law, because the Uniform Commercial Codes was NEVER PASSED BY THE HOUSE AND SENATE, MAKING IT INTO LAW? [Give Scriptural proof of your answer!]

 

A. Positive Law (common law) is freedom from slavery, the Law of Truth AND THE LAWS AND HOLY CONVICTIONS OF ALMIGHTY GOD. Whereas, Uniform Commercial Codes (statutes, Law of the sea, British Admiralty Law) is under the guise of Law, which is deception, bondage and lies. Therefore, the born again believer of Jesus Christ is to speak TRUTH, NOT LIES. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

 

10. What is the difference between the British Admiralty Law (Law of the sea, tribunals) and the Law of the Land? [Give Scriptural proof of your determination!]

 

A. The British Admiralty Law are laws of torts, lies, deception, which forces people to go along with their lies and deceptions and the Uniform Commercial Codes which are codes and not law, (they were never passed into law and never can be made law) but have the guise of law. They were the Laws upon the SEAS during SLAVE trade time. Further, (the Law of the Sea) Washington District of Columbia (DC), INCLUDING ALL CORPORATIONS AND THE PORTION OF THAT STATE THAT IS INCORPORATED (BECAUSE THEY ARE INCORPORATED WITH WASHINGTON DC.). They (the courts) of are governed by ROMAN TRIBUNALS (ROMAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT) and by whoever has the biggest guns or the most power or money in exchange.

 

The other part of that SAME STATE which is NOT incorporated is totally SOVEREIGN, INDEPENDENT and SEPARATE from the Incorporated portion of that same STATE. Thereby, the portion of that State which is separate, independent, and Sovereign IS UNDER COMMON LAW RULE, AUTHORITY.   

 

The Laws of the Land are positive Law that were voted on and passed by the Congress and the Senate and were made into POSITIVE Law, (therefore, Common man’s Law). The Constitution and the Bill of Rights are COMMON LAW. Therefore became the Law of the Land of the American people! Positive Law are laws of truth, not lies. Joshua 24:14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord. Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

 


QUESTIONS --- section 10   (Remember we are studying about “Truth”)


1. Why is it important that we obey 1st John 2:15? [Give Scriptural proof of your determination!]

 

A. The first Commandment is, thou shalt have no other gods before me “saith the Lord” especially love not the world!  Exodus 23:24 Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images. Exodus 23:1 Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.  [2] Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:

 

[Thou shalt not raise a false report ...] Five commands concerning justice:

1.   Do not invent a false report against your neighbor.

2.   Do not join the wicked to be a false witness. Let evil die alone.

3.   Do not follow a multitude to do evil, or think the majority to be always right (Exodus 23:2). Do right if you have to stand alone.

4.   Do not join any cause or follow any multitude in taking justice from anyone.

5.   Do not take up the cause of a poor man through sympathy if he is wrong (Exodus 23:3). When justice is at stake, neither wealth nor poverty must be favored. Impartial justice must be given.


Exodus 20:1 And God spake all these words, saying, 2  I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3  Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4  Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: 5  Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; 6  And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. 7  Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. 8  Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9  Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: 10  But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: 11 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. 12  Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. 13  Thou shalt not kill. 14  Thou shalt not commit adultery. 15  Thou shalt not steal. 16  Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. 17  Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's. 18  And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off. 19  And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die. 20 And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not. 21 And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was. 22 And the Lord said unto Moses, Thus thou shalt say unto the children of Israel, Ye have seen that I have talked with you from heaven. 23  Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold. 24  An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee. 25 And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it. 26  Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.

 

2. Are we as the Children of God, slaves unto Jesus Christ? [Give Scriptural proof of your determination!]

 

A. We the born again children of God and therefore joint heirs with Jesus Christ and not Indentured servants (not slaves unto Jesus Christ). Romans 8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. John 15:14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. [15] Henceforth I call you NOT servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.

 

3. What is the importance of Heaven to the born again believer? [Give Scriptural proof of your determination!]

 

A. There will be no sin in Heaven, no temptations to sin, because the tempter will be cast into the eternal lake of fire! Matthew 4:3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. Revelation 20:10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. Revelation 20:14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. [15] And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Revelation 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 Peter 3:13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. Isaiah 66:22 For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the Lord, so shall your seed and your name remain.  [no more sea] The large oceans covering about three-fourths of the earth will be no more, but there will be an abundance of rivers, lakes, and small seas on earth forever (Psalms 72:8-17; Psalms 97:1-6; Psalms 146:6; Isaiah 42:10; Isaiah 60:5; Isaiah 66:19; Ezekiel 47; Zech. 14:8; Jeremiah 5:22; Jeremiah 31:35; Jeremiah 33:22; etc.).

 

4. Why didn’t Almighty God create us as robots, removing our needing to make a choice of serving Almighty God or the devil? [Give Scriptural proof of your answers!]

 

A. Robots, do not have human flesh and blood or human feelings or human spirit or human soul, nor can they have a free and independent power of choice without being programmed. Robots, do not and cannot have the breath of life that is given of Almighty God.

 

Psalms 96:4 For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. [Our Heavenly Father desires all praise for he is worthy of all praise.]

 

As sensitive as robots are and can be made to be, they cannot give live birth to a baby boy or girl!  Robots, can know nothing, about anything on there own. Robots, can only be an imitation, a look alike, an act alike of a human. Therefore God would NOT BE GLORIFIED and THAT IS ONE OF THE THINGS THAT THE DEVIL HAS CONSTANTLY ATTEMPTED TO ACHIEVE SINCE HIS FALL FROM HEAVEN. 

 

This is another one of the Glory’s, the devil is attempting to steel from God and are PRESENTLY, (AT THIS TIME) causing the making of and producing human CLOANS, (IMITATION HUMANS AND PLACING computer components inside of them that the CLOANS will act more human like!

 

Genesis 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. [27] So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. [28] And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the foul of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.     [29] And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. [30] And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. [31] And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.     [2:1] Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. [2] And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. [3] And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.  [4] These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens, [5] And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew: for the Lord God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground. [6] But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground. [7] And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. [8] And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. [9] And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.


5. Why didn’t God create more angels instead of creating humans having flesh and blood, thereby replacing the ones (Lucifer and his angels) that Michael cast out of Heaven into the earth, at the command of Almighty God? [Give Scriptural determination of your answer!]


A. God certainly could have if He so desired! Remember, Lucifer was an angel, the Cherub that Covereth. Lucifer was the most beautiful angel that God had in His kingdom. Lucifer was also in charge of the worshipping angels that directed all praise and glory to Almighty God. God also gave the Holy Angels the power of choice.  Lucifer, became very proud of his beauty and chose to direct all praise to himself instead of directing the praise to God. God had Michael kick Lucifer out of Heaven into the earth. Revelation 12:7  And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, [8] And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. [9] And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. [10] And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. [11] And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. [12] Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time. [If you were the Holy, Righteous, Almighty God, would you create more angels without testing and trying them first before placing them in Heaven knowing that they could do it again like Lucifer did?] Exodus 20:20 And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: FOR GOD IS COME TO PROVE YOU, AND THAT HIS FEAR MAY BE BEFORE YOUR FACES, THAT YE SIN NOT.  


Five Times that God Tested Israel

1.   God gave them manna (Exodus 16:4; Deuteronomy 8:16).

2.   God spoke to them from heaven (Exodus 20:20).

3.   God led them in the wilderness (Deuteronomy 8:2).

4.   God permitted thirst (Deuteronomy 33:8).

5.   God permitted their enemies to trouble them (Judges 2:22; Judges 3:1,4; cp. Genesis 22:1; 2 Chronicles 32:31; Psalms 11:4; Zech. 13:9; James 1:3)

[that his fear may be before your faces] God's purpose in testing people is to teach them that sin does not pay so they may be saved from many sufferings in this life and have eternal life to come (Deuteronomy 4:40; Deuteronomy 7:12-24; Deuteronomy 8:3; Deuteronomy 11:13-32; Deuteronomy 28:1-68).

[sin not] Not only does the New Testament teach that people should not sin (Romans 6:16-23; Romans 8:1-13; 1 John 2:1-2), but the Old Testament required the same of Israel (Exodus 23:33; Psalms 4:4; Ezekiel 3:21).


Mark 12:25 For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.

 

[as the angels] Resurrected saints will not live in marriage relationship to keep their kind in existence as when in the mortal state, but be like the angels who were created innumerable and immortal and do not die or multiply, hence they have no need of marriage relationship to produce their own kind.

 

6. According to Colossians 1:12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13  Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14  In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 15  Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16  For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17  And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 18  And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. 19  For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; 20  And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.   ALSO, John 17:5  And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory WHICH I HAD WITH THEE BEFORE THE WORLD WAS.  ALSO, 2 Timothy 1:9  Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began. DID ALMIGHTY GOD CREATE all things? [Give Scriptural proof of your determination!]

 

A. Yes, Colossians 1:16  For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17  And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

 

7. Why can’t man serve the devil and Almighty God at the same time? [Give Scriptural proof of your determination!]

 

A. No man can serve two masters! Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Luke 16:13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

 

8. If you have been redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb of God, then because of the pain within your body, being in physical torment, you begin to curse Almighty God and the Holy Ghost. Immediately you have breathed your last breath, would you go to Heaven or Hell? [Give Scriptural proof of your determination!]

 

A. Hell! Matthew 12:32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.

 

[Explaining what blasphemy is.]  It is any insulting remark or curse, even attributing to Satan, the works of the Holy Spirit.  It is unforgivable if it is done maliciously and knowingly, as here and in Hebrews 6:4-9; Hebrews 10:26-31; 1 Timothy 1:13.

[world] Greek: aion (GSN-165), a period of time whether long or short.  This age refers to the period between the first and second comings (Matthew 24:14,29-31; Revelation 19:11-21).  The age to come refers to the Millennium following the second coming (Revelation 19:11-20:15; Zech. 14; Daniel 2:44-45; Daniel 7:13-27; Ephesians 1:10).


9. Is death final, or can you repent and ask Almighty God for forgiveness after your death? [Give Scriptural proof of your determination!]

A. Death is final with no escape! Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Man's Inescapable Appointment

 

Greek: apokeimai (GSN-606), be laid up in store; be in reserve.  Translated appoint (Hebrews 9:27); be laid up (Luke 19:20; Colossians 1:5; 2 Timothy 4:8).  It is appointed or laid up by divine decree: "Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return" (Genesis 3:19).  This law of death will hold firm for all men until the time of the rapture when the living who are to be translated will not see death (1 Corinthians 15:51-58; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-16; Philippians 3:21).  All who live at the end of the Millennium and who do not rebel against God will be permitted to live on the new earth forever without dying.  Death will be destroyed and all things will be restored as they were before Adam sinned (Revelation 20:7-10; Revelation 21:1-22; 1 Corinthians 15:24-28).


 [after this the judgment]
                           Death Ends Probation


After death the judgment, not a second chance to live on earth and be saved.  Death ends all probation for the one who dies.  If he is righteous at death, his soul and spirit go to heaven awaiting the resurrection of the body (2 Corinthians 5:8; Philippians 1:21-24; Hebrews 12:23; Revelation 6:9-11).  If he is wicked at death his soul and spirit go to hell to await the resurrection of his body (Luke 16:19-31; Isaiah 14:9; Revelation 20:11-15).  There is no such thing as purgatory or a second chance to be on probation in the Millennium or any other time.  Neither is there a reincarnation or a transmigration from body to body.


10. Are you prepared to meet Almighty God right now? [Give Scriptural proof of your determination!]


A. ?

 

 

Rev. Mr. and Mrs. H. Dean Daniels  Sui Juris