DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

(Volume One)

Divine Love
A review of Cause, Teleology, Divine Will, And The Universal Tri-Directional Axiom as the Key to Global Evangelism (Thy Kingdom Come)

By Daniel A. Briggs, Ph.D.

Olive Press 1st Edition 2007 Aletheia Logos University Olive Press 2nd Edition 2010 Aletheia Logos University Publishing Headquarters World Christian Ministries Association, Inc. 1015 Atlantic Blvd., Ste 456 Jacksonville, FL 32233 www.wcma-usa.org

TABLES OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE
The Universe, the Earth, and Living Creatures

CHAPTER TWO
The Axiom The Purpose of Creation and Its Binding and Life Giving Forces

CHAPTER THREE
The Axiomatic Directions

CHAPTER FOUR
The Inextricable Link - Thy Kingdom Come

CHAPTER FIVE
Building Temples or Becoming Like Leaven

CHAPTER SIX
Overcoming the Temptations of Traditions

CHAPTER SEVEN
Transcending Philosophy With Bona fide Action

PREFACE In a time when the ecclesiastical world is focused on having mega churches, huge auditoriums, lavish edifices and cleric stars it seems that more than ever before people should turn to Gods word for guidance and direction on the subject of LOVE. If the Apostolic Pentecostal movement intends to truly evangelize the world rather than strive to be like other denominations, then they must return to the scriptures for divine answers and comply with the truths found therein. The world is in chaos and is looking for answers. Humanism is not producing. Communism and socialism have proven fruitless. And once again, leaders have failed to consider history--glancing at the past to discover ideas that successfully answered similar dilemmas of human suffering, equality, happiness, world evangelism, etc. This book will attempt to revisit the history of humanitys existence and the universe from a broad overview to catch a glimpse of meaning and purpose, a divine continuum on which to anchor, from which to glean universal harmony and balancean eternal spiritual and physical homeostasis for every element of existenceas well as explore the biblical road map for world evangelism for this generation. This is not a new consideration, but it is a needful, timely and critical one. Many have visited this question and have found valuable insight. They have shared their discoveries, yet they were grasped by so few or were only embraced for too short of a time. For example, the great revivals of Europe, America and around the globe were brief and are all but forgotten and certainly fell short of true global evangelism. While the eschatological epistemological musings of Kant, et al., may titillate the synapses of some, they are not usually very pragmatic for those people who usually and actually get things done. This book is not intended to join the lofty ranks of dust gathering books sitting on little visited book shelves. That place is for those philosophers who are eager to create more spin-off, philosophical critique, who themselves also tend to get little done. This book, however, does aspire to become a useful global evangelism toola guide that will, hopefully, stimulate a global paradigm shift. This book also provides a broader view speaking to the WHY, HOW and WHEN questions, which this author believes is essential if a reader is going to truly grasp the need and reality of global evangelism.

DISCLOSURE (Excerpt from Addendum One) Theology is popularly known as the science or the study of God (Theos transliteration) and of the relations between God, man and the universe. However, the word Theos and Theology come from Greek influences (Hellenism) since the word Theos is a Greek prefix to each Greek deity. Theos is not a term that Messiah (Mashiyach) or the Apostles would have used. The Mashiyachim [a name used by Jews to collectively refer to the people who believe that Yahushua (Jesus) is Messiah (Mashiyach)] would have used the Tetragrammaton YHVH (transliteration) instead of LORD and possibly Yahweh. Technically, the Mashiyach's name was Yahushua (Hebrew/Aramaic transliteration), not Jesus. The English spelling Jesus follows the Latin Vulgate path of transliteration. The spelling Jesus is an English translation that comes via the Greek to Latin (Vulgate) to the Textus Receptus. The earliest publications of the Textus Receptus, before it was called the Textus Receptus, which Desiderius Erasmus, a Dutch Catholic humanist, began in 1512, was published in 1516 AD, known as the Novum Instrumentum omne, and done for economic gain and was endorsed by the Catholic Church. The full Polyglot Bible (the first printed, but not published, being the Complutensian Polyglot) would have been published before the Novum Instrumentum omne, had it not been for the exclusive printing rights granted to Erasmus by the Catholic Pope (Pope Leo X). His (Erasmus) first few editions were so flawed that he, Desiderius Erasmus, used the Vulgate (he had collected as many Vulgate manuscripts as he could find) to fix his translations. Later editions of the Novum Instrumentum omne came to be known as the Textus Receptus. The KJV did not precede the early editions of the Textus Receptus, which were used extensively by the KJV translators. And most subsequent English Bible versions also relied heavily on the Textus Receptus, i.e., both its earlier versions, before it was known as the Textus Receptus, as well as the Textus Receptus itself. Even the translators/editors of the New International Version acknowledge the accuracy of the YHVH Tetragrammaton (International Bible Society) but opted to use the traditional Catholic translation via the Vulgate keeping the use of LORD, God, Jesus, etc. As indicated above, this is the same path used by the KJV and most all other English translations. It is also believed that the name Jehovah was given prominence by the Vatican. It emerged by inserting the vowel points of Adonai into the sacred Tetragrammaton YHVH and symbolized the ecumenicalism of that period. (Wiseman, 1990). Therefore, YHVHology would more accurately describe the specialty study of the God of the Jews and the early church since they were Jews who believed that Yahushua (Jesus) was the Mashiyach (Christ). The term "theology" would more accurately apply to the study of the Greek gods (and perhaps the gods of other non-Jewish and non-"Mashiyachian" religions) and not the YHVH (God) of the Jews and of the Mashiyachim (Christians).

"Thou shalt call his Name Yeshua BECAUSE He shall save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:21 (From the Peshitta BibleAramaic N.T.) The Peshitta Bible (Aramaic Bible), as shown above, still uses the Aramaic variant of the Hebrew name Yahushua (Jesus), but even this variance is rejected by early believers as a corruption of Mashiyachs (Christs) name. Therefore, the Disciples of Christ volumes use YHVH and Yahushua throughout for technical reasons referring to the English translated words "God" and "Jesus" respectively. However, keep in mind that even though there are many translation or transliteration issues with most Bible versions, this does not detract from the veracity and eternal nature of YHVH's WORD that is forever settled in heaven. The mishandling of and the imperfections of humanity regarding translations and transliterations in no way diminishes nor alters the original divinely inspired WORD from YHVH (God) himself. See Addendum One for full essay.

Chapter -1The Universe, the Earth and Living Creatures

INTRODUCTION To fully understand Divine LOVE as it relates to global evangelism and its purpose, methods and sustainability, one must first consider and examine the underpinnings of Divine Will, teleology and causation. This also includes an understanding of the purpose of human existence. While it could be argued that the bulk of this discussion could be simply bypassed by the faith-factor (Hebrews 11:3, etc.), a number of readers and researchers may not only enjoy the intellectual considerations and arguments provided herein, but may find that the quality of their faith may be improved as a result of improved scriptural understanding. If the premise of teleology is true, and this author believes that it is, then this would undoubtedly strengthen the argument for causation, particularly as it relates to the why questionswhy was the universe created and, more specifically, why was human life created? Following an understanding of causation (and teleology), one must then consider Divine WillThe Divine Illumination Continuum (TDIC) as developed and as identified by this author (Briggs, 2010)as an integral part of both teleology and causation and how it relates to individualism, collectivism and world evangelism. Since there continues to be a longstanding debate between secular scientists and theists as to causation, the nature of the universe coming into existence, this chapter will consider and review several key (debated) questions. Did the universe come into existence due to cause or did it just appear on its own, uncaused? If the universe was caused, does this then involve teleology and divine will, both questions that are well beyond scientific inquiry? Therefore this chapter will explore the secular view, the theists view, as well as, and more specifically, the YHVH-ological (similar to theological) view. For a full treatment of this subject read the first chapter of The Origins of Morality by this author. THE SECULAR (SCIENTIFIC) VIEW ON CAUSE This section will expose some of the flaws, fraud and contradictions found in Quentin Smiths writings, theories and critique. He is a secular philosopher and has

published five books, including Theism, Atheism, and Big Bang Cosmology (Clarendon Press, 1993) that he co-published with William Lane Craig. According to Smith (Smith, 2007) since the mid-1960s scientifically informed theists have been ecstatic about the Big Bang cosmological view, but Smith forgets, or ignores or is ignorant of the fact that not all scientifically informed theists acquiesce with his assertion. Smith suggests that theists believe that the best scientific evidence that YHVH (the Hebrew God) exists is the evidence (evidence according to Smith) that the universe began to exist in an explosion about 15 billion years ago, an explosion commonly known as the Big Bang (theory). He correctly suggests that many theists think it obvious that the universe could not have begun to exist uncaused; that they believe (argue) that the cause of the universe is YHVH. But, Smith claims that the theists view of causation (that is proffered by theists) is supposedly believed to be (by the theists) merely the most reasonable hypothesis. This faulty assumption by Smith, about the pure theists belief, however, is not held by theists to be the most reasonable hypothesis. Instead, it is more than a belief, it is an absolute truth hinged on Biblical statements that are embraced by faith. Nonetheless, Smith also calls this belief an assumption, i.e., the belief that it is obviously true that whatever begins to exist is caused and everything that was caused has a purposethe premise of teleology, which is rarely taught in secular philosophy anymore. One recent statement relative to this theist belief (truth), which is drawn from David Humes writings (Norton, 1993), is framed up by William Lane Craig, in his 1994 book, Reasonable Faith, like this: 1. Whatever begins to exist has a cause. 2. The universe began to exist. 3. Therefore, the universe has a cause. A related and very interesting quote from this same book discusses the first premise and mentions Quentin Smiths view of it (a belief that is identified as an assumption according to Smith): The first step is so intuitively obvious that I think scarcely anyone could sincerely believe it to be false. I therefore think it somewhat unwise to argue in favor of it, for any proof of the principle is likely to be less obvious than the principle itself. And as Aristotle remarked, one ought not to try to prove the obvious via the less obvious. The old axiom that "out of nothing, nothing comes" remains as obvious today as ever. When I first wrote The Kalam Cosmological Argument, I remarked that I found it an attractive feature of this argument that it allows the atheist a way of escape: he can always deny the first premise and assert the universe sprang into existence uncaused out of nothing. I figured that few would take this option, since I believed they would thereby expose themselves as persons interested only in academic refutation of the argument and not in really discovering the truth about the universe. To my surprise, however, atheists seem to be increasingly taking this route. For example, Quentin Smith, commenting that

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philosophers are too often adversely affected by Heidegger's dread of "the nothing," concludes that "the most reasonable belief is that we came from nothing, by nothing, and for nothing" - a nice ending to a sort of Gettysburg address of atheism, perhaps (Craig, 1994). First of all, the German philosopher, Heidegger (ibid), certainly does not represent the YHVH-ology view relative to YHVH (the God of the Hebrews) creating the universe and humanity from nothing. The reason why Craig even mentioned uncaused out of nothing was due to the fact that some atheists and perhaps some theists, who may lack faith in the divine and/or lack knowledge of the scriptures, may believe such a thing. But he rightly assumed that pure theists would never hold such a contradictory atheistic belief. It is likely that Craig could not envision any theist that knew the scriptures, i.e., scriptures that teach that YHVH created what is now seen (visible) from nothing, would ever embrace an uncaused universe deception. But not only does Smith err here, many other philosophers and theists also err on both sides of the aisle. Scriptures do NOT teach that YHVH made the universe from nothingfrom nothing is a nonscriptural Roman Catholic dogma (Armstrong, 1993)but rather from the eternal invisible things of YHVH (Romans 1:20; Hebrews 11:3). And, according to what scientists believe they have figured out, all the rudimentary building blocks of what is seen (visible) are comprised from that which is not seen (the invisible), a direct reiteration of the scriptures, written millennias ago. Smith (Smith, 2007) correctly criticizes theists (for all do not embrace the same view) that use what he calls a scientific cosmology argument, those who use the same Big Bang theory to argue that YHVH exists. But, he is not correct about all of his other assumptions, as shall be shown. Smith submits a question relative to the first premise of Craigs argument, that whatever has a beginning to its existence must have a cause, as follows, What reason is there to believe this causal principle is true (ibid)? He suggests that it is not self-evident; something is self-evident if and only if everyone who understands it automatically believes it. But many people, including leading theists, such as Richard Swinburne, understand this principle very well but think it is false. Many philosophers, scientists, and the majority of graduate and undergraduate students (Smith claims he has taught), suggest that they too think this principle is false. Conversely, this author has polled many of his secular philosophy students who do not agree with Smiths faulty assumptions. Nonetheless, Smith suggests that this causation principle is not self-evident, nor can this principle be deduced from any self-evident proposition. Therefore, Smith claims that there is no reason to think it is true. According to Smith, it is either false or it has the status of a statement that one does not know if it is true or false; or at the very least, it is clear that one does not know that it is true. So, it is here againright from the beginningthat Smith enters into more error and contradictions. If Smiths suggested argument about something being self-evident were true then Smiths own cosmological theory is also untrue since, according to his own argument/definition, his cosmological theory is not self-evident. In other words, there are those that do understand what Smith and others are saying concerning his (and their) cosmological view, but do not agree with it. Furthermore, there is no universal law

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that states that everyone who understands it must automatically believe it to make something self-evident (Romans 1:20). Some things are self-evident, but are purposively hidden from the understanding, yes, purposely done so by the divine (Mark 4:12; 2 Corinthians 3:14; 4:3; John 12:4; Romans 11:7) or by (evil) celestial forces/darkness (2 Corinthians 4:4; 1 John 2:11), allowed by YHVH of course. There are also many things people understand that are true (even self-evident things), but choose not to believe them anyway. Even if such a law did exist in the universe, as Smith suggests, there is no real way to analyze someones brain to determine whether or not an individual truly understood (or understands) a principle or not and would thus negate Smiths selfevident premise . Either way, Smiths self-evident assumption is a faulty assumption by which he deceives himself and attempts to deceive others. Smith (2007) unnecessarily goes on to say that there is a decisive problem with this line of thinking. He argues this by purporting that there is absolutely no evidence that it is true, i.e., all of the observations science has is of changes in things - of something changing from one state to another; things move, come to a rest, get larger, get smaller, combine with other things, divide in half, and so on. He suggests that science has no observation of things coming into existence from nothing. In this he is correct, because this line of thinking is exactly what YHVH-ologists believe since it is endorsed by holy writ. As pointed out earlier, YHVH used the eternal invisible things of himself (not nothing) to create what can now be seen. Thus, Smiths argument here is a useless against the theists and in fact strengthens the position of the theist; but it does reflect Smiths misunderstanding or ignorance of holy writ and of the YHVH-ologists view. Smith (ibid) says science has no observations of people coming into existence. But, one can observe the change of things; an egg cell and a sperm cell change their state by combining; the combination divides, enlarges, and eventually evolves into an adult human being. But by this, Smith concludes that science has no evidence at all that the empirical version of Craig's statement, "Whatever begins to exist has a `cause'," is true. However, others would argue that the formation of the zygote is the observation of a beginning; a beginning of life, life that, prior to the zygote, did not exist, but only existed in two separate cell forms that would die and fade away had not the two dramatically different cell forms causatively or purposively joined together to create life, hence the word procreation. This is a life beginning comprised of pre-existing terrestrial materials, not a new coming into existence of elements that had never before existed. This procreation beginning belongs to the original causative and/or purposive beginning of beginnings, as would any new beginning that may be observed or found in the cosmos or on earth. This, according to Smith, is entirely different from what he believes the theists believe; that cause applies to the creating of materials from nothing. But as already stated earlier YHVH-ologists do not believe that things, materials, worlds, etc., were created from nothing, a fact that Smith is obviously ignorant of. Thus, Smith (ibid) rightly thinks that it is pure speculation that such a strange sort of causation is even possible, let alone endorsed by observation in daily living. But what Smith (et al) does not understand is that the reason why things do not make sense to him is because he does not yet have all the facts and thus cannot know all the facts (as in the example just

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given), or does not understand the facts that are before him, or he chooses not to believe what the facts are trying to tell him. Smith (ibid) goes on to boldly say that the more important point is this: not only is there no evidence for the theist's causal assumption, there is evidence against it, according to Smith. He claims that the idea that the beginning of the universe has a cause conflicts with current scientific theory. But, the operative word to remember here is theory. The scientific theory he is referencing is called the Wave Function of the Universe, which has been developed in the past 15 years or so by Stephen Hawking, Andre Vilenkin, Alex Linde, et al. This theory purports that there is a scientific law of nature called the Wave Function of the Universe that implies that it is highly probable that a universe with earths characteristics will come into existence without a cause. Hawking's theory is based on assigning numbers to all possible universes, with all of the numbers canceling out except for a universe with features that the earths universe possesses, such as containing intelligent organisms. This remaining universe has a very high probability - near 100% (actually 95% according to Hawking) - of coming into existence uncaused. Of course, this is pure speculation (probabilities are based on chances) by Hawking and not only does he not know how large the probability numbers must be in the first place, he has no observable examples by which he could conduct a comparative analysis; a parallel analysis that would bring veracity (scientific proof) to such a speculative statement. It must thus be forever pegged at the lowest end of theoretical value, essentially no value at all. It should be one of those funerals Paul Samuelson so eloquently suggested (Wilson, 1998). Smith (2007) claims that Hawking's theory is confirmed by observational evidence. But, what is this supposed evidence? The theory predicts that earths universe has evenly distributed matter on a large scale - that is, on the level of superclusters of galaxies. It, therefore, predicts that the expansion rate of the universe Smith claims that the universe has been expanding ever since the supposed Big Bang, while other cosmologists, (Holdridge, 1964, et al) suggest that the universe is already contracting, while still others believe it is static - would be almost exactly between the rate of the universe expanding forever and the rate where it expands and then collapses. Thus, the theory predicts the very early area of rapid expansion near the beginning of the universe called "inflation." Smith (2007) suggests that Hawking's theory exactly predicted what the COBE satellite supposedly discovered about the irregularities of the background radiation in the universe. But keep in mind, that this supposed background radiation discovery is purely interpretational on the part of Smith and et al. and they forget the fact that (background) radiation is electromagnetic waves (LIGHT), which comprises, in part, the fundamental nature of YHVH, the is of YHVH (1 John 1:5). In other words, unknown to Hubble, he was able to observe a portion of the invisible essence of YHVH through his telescope, which further supports the notion that YHVH fills the universe. Beyond that, there are too many other variables relative to the bending of light (which also impacts observable background radiation data), etc., for Hubble, et al., to really know for sure what is being seen in outer space or what is not seen**, which makes interpretation of it purely speculative. For example, it is likely that many bodies in outer space are observed three or more times (duplicates) through telescopes, not to

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mention all that is not seen. Science, therefore, does not even know whether the universe is globular shaped, convex shaped or shaped like a flat plane, let alone if the universe was caused or not caused or what lays beyond the universe and how this beyond impacts on any part of (or the whole of) the universe; nor can scientists be sure of the exact location of the Milky Way galaxy relative to the whole. But it is interesting to note that holy writ seems to imply that the universe is shaped more like a plane (Psalms 104:2; Isaiah 34:4; 40:22; 51:6, 16; Hebrews 1:10-12) than globular or convex shaped. Smith (ibid) fatally purports that scientific theory is confirmed by observational evidence (as described above) and makes an erroneous quantum leap in (theoretically) suggesting from said evidence that the universe began without being caused. He thinks that if one wants to be a rational person that they must accept the results of what he calls rational inquiry into nature and must then accept the fact that God (YHVH) did not cause the universe to exist; that the universe exists uncaused, in accordance with the Wave Function law. But any rational person would immediately see right through Smiths very weak scientific argument that is based on pure speculation and flawed personal interpretational biases of supposed scientific evidence. What Smith, Hawking (2007) and others fail to consider here is that any potential new appearances of or any new coming into existence universe(s) would be a continuation of the first divine causation (what science now erroneously calls the big bang) not a brand new uncaused coming into existence (Isaiah 51:6). Just as Quentin Smith erroneously suggested that there is no proof for cause he at least admits that there is no proof against it either. But then he fatally suggests that current scientific observation proves Hawkins theory of no cause. You cannot have it both ways. Either there is NO proof against cause or there IS proof. But what Smith suggests to be proof against cause (or conversely, proof of no cause) is mere speculation and utter ridiculousness. Scientists merely interpret their observations through colored glasses, i.e., a bias. They so desperately want a theory that works; their hope is not just to find a theory that works but to find a theory that unequivocally excludes cause. Secular scientists claim that the Big Bang is reasonable (but it is not, as shall be shown) and that it was uncaused (but there was no Big Bang, as shall be shown); they (secular scientists) truly fear that creation exists due to divine intervention (caused); they are attempting to rid their minds and all the minds in the world from the knowledge of YHVH. One can find this same kind of contempt, relative to religion, faith, YHVH, etc., embedded in the writings of Dawkins (Dawkins, 1989) regarding his memes theory. Smith (ibid) seems to truly believe that Stephen Hawking's theory dissolves any worries about how the universe could begin to exist uncaused. But most pure theists (YHVH-ologists) are not worried. Nonetheless, Smith goes on to claim that Hawking supposes that there was a timeless space, a four-dimensional hypersphere, near the
**Note: See Cosmology Addendum

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beginning of the universe which was smaller than the nucleus of an atom. This supposed hypersphere is smaller than 10-33 centimeters in radius, smaller than a nanometer and a femtometer, but larger than a Planck length.
One nanometer (nm) is equal to one billionth of a meter, or 0.000000001m. A picometer (pm) is one trillionth (millionth of a millionth) of a meter, or 0.000000000001m. A femtometer (fm) is one quadrillionth (millionth of a billionth) of a meter, or 0.000000000000001m. And so on and so forth, dividing by one thousand each time: Attometer (am) = quintillionth of a meter Zeptometer (zm) = sextillionth of a meter Yoctometer (ym) = septillionth of a meter Eventually, there's the Planck length, widely considered to be the smallest mesure of distance, equal to about 1.6 x 10-35m.

Since Hawking (ibid) claims that this hypershpere was timeless, it no more needs a cause than the timeless God of theism. This timeless hypersphere he claims is connected to the expanding universe, which suggests that the universe began from something smaller than an atom and exploded in a Big Bang and is claimed to be still expanding as of today. Yet, other cosmologists claim to have proven that the universe is now collapsing**. Even this hyperspace theory contradicts all known scientific laws of physics, even basic human logic, etc. But since science wants to explain away YHVH they, therefore, explain the scientifically unexplainable with rhetoric, theories, constructs and paradigms that contradict the very well established scientific laws they claim to exist in the universe, for example, the laws of thermodynamics, etc. It is one of the laws of the universe that any calculable change (with matter/energy) must be equal on both sides of the equation. You cannot get an unfathomable amount of mass (all the stars, planets, moons, etc.) comprised of elements, energy (etc.) existing in the universe from something smaller than a femtometer. It contradicts all known laws of the universe, logic, as well as scripture (Hebrews 11:3). Creation came out from the eternal invisible things of YHVH and YHVH is comprised of immeasurable amounts of eternal things, some that may be far smaller than a femtometer, or some larger, but still invisible. Science has come to discover that all existing visible/tangible things in the universe are built from/with invisible building blocks, e.g., atoms, protons, neutrons, electrons and even much smaller. This coincides with what scripture teaches in that YHVH made the visible things from the eternal (1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 9:14) invisible things of himself. These invisible things (molecules, atoms, electrons, protons, etc., etc.) and invisible forces of them (fields, magnetism, gravity, and much more) are and always have been, part of YHVH eternal existence and essence, it is where YHVH begins. But, the more scientists explore, the more they realize how much they do not know and may never know (Job 9:10; Romans 11:33). These discussions are expanded in the first chapter of The Origins of Morality, as already indicated above. These eternal invisible things of YHVH (God) begins to open the understanding of how and why YHVH (God) fills the universe (Psalms 139:8; Job 11:6-9; Hebrews 1:10; 2 Peter 3:5; Zachariah 12:1); how and why healings can occur without a surgeons scalpel; how and why miracles can happen, often unexplained; how and why it is possible
**Note: See Cosmology Addendum

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for Yahushua (Jesus) to walk on water, pass through walls, be translated, turn water into wine; etc., etc., even at times, seemingly, instantaneously. There is an eternal divine invisible dimension all around and it is where YHVH (God) begins and where human reality ends, due to the human inability to physically see the invisible with the naked eye. Truly, YHVH is not far from anyone of us (Acts 17:27). But, this is not to be confused with Eastern thought, in that some worship plants, trees, stars, moons, etc. believing that they are deities in and of themselves. While it is true that all celestial bodies and all living terrestrial (biological) bodies are direct or indirect expressions of YHVH and are comprised of/from the eternal invisible things of YHVH, they are NOT deities in and of them selves. YHVH is so much more than any one small entity (speck) within the universe. Thus, to worship one small speck of YHVH as YHVH is like worshipping one sole small hair on the head of a man/woman and NOT the actual man/woman. Just because a part of the whole contains the same genome as the whole, it does not make the part the whole (Collins, 2006). That one small hair is not and does not represent the whole man/woman or who or what he/she is; it is but a small speck of who/what he/she is; the whole is by far so much more. Or to make an idol/image (or icon/symbol) made from gold, silver, wood, hay or stubble and then to worship it as or claim it is YHVH does NOT make it YHVH (Psalms 96:5; 135:15); neither does YHVH want to be so represented (Deuteronomy 5:8; Leviticus 26:1; Isaiah 40:18-22; etc.). He is not a YHVH of the dead but a YHVH of the living (Leviticus 26:1; Deuteronomy 29:17; Luke 20:38; 1 Thessalonians 1:9; Revelation 9:20). Furthermore, there is only one true ultimate visible image of YHVH, and that is Yahushua (Jesus), who was/is the second Adam, from which the first Adam (and all his posterity), was formed (modeled after) like unto (more on this below). The precursor to the complete (fullness thereof) expressed image of YHVH as it relates to humanity is (Jesus) Yahushua (2 Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:1-3) [who was the second Adam, chronologically speaking, relative to human reality (1 Corinthians 15:45), but was the first Adam relative to eternal thingslogosof YHVH], i.e., the glory (Greek: doxa) of YHVH (John 1:14); yet, the culmination of this expression will be through the body of Mashiyach, the church, the glory of Yahushua (2 Corinthians 8:3; Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18); just as the glory of the gospel mystery is Mashiyach in you (Colossians 1:27; 2 Thessalonians 2:14; 1 Peter 4:14); just as the glory that shall be revealed is the bride of Mashiyach (1 Peter 5:1, 10; Revelation 21:23; 22:5). All these glories are similar but different. And there are more. Humanity (man) is the glory (and image) of YHVH (1 Corinthians 11:7); just as the woman is the glory of the man, i.e., her husband (1 Corinthians 11:7); just as a womans hair is her glory as it relates to subordination to her husband (1 Corinthians 11:15); just as a star has glory (1 Corinthians 15:40-41); just as each glory of each star and celestial body is distinct from each other (1 Corinthians 15:40-41), etc., etc. But, most theologians, scholars and ministers alike miss the magnitude of the divines continuum, the continuum of the expressing of HIMSELF. It is the grand finale that is yet to come that all creation yearns to see (Romans 8:22-23); and how grand it will be, nearly beyond human comprehension and human expression (verbally or written) (Briggs, 2010).

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Therefore, Michael Rivero (Hazelhurst, 2010) has it correct that the Big Bang is a fallacy and nothing more than a scientific religious belief (a bit of an oxymoron). Michael Rivero, Tom Van Flandern, William C. Mitchell, Eric J. Lerner, Halton Arp, Geoff Hazelhurst, and many others, all point out the multiplicity of problems with the Big Bang Theory (ibid). Yet, just like the religious fanatics that they often ridicule, many of the BBT-believing scientists cling tightly, with a whited-knuckle grip, by faith, not by science, to their shrined Big Bang Theory, hoping to find a law one day that would validate their fallacy theory. The list below gives at least seven known non-Biblical, nonreligious, scientific proofs (reasons) why the Big Bang is a fallacy, not to mention the many Biblical reasons. A Big Bang event would defy the 1st Law of Thermodynamics**. A uni-mass (an assertion of the Big Bang) would defy the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics** A Big Bang event would defy Newtons Law of Gravity (and Einsteins Law of Gravity)** A Big Bang event would defy existing travel speed constants**; light being the fastest, and big bang proclaiming such constants did not apply to the Big Bang event. A Big Bang purports singularity**, which is impossible. A Big Bang would not produce both Population I and Population II Stars**, but both Population I & II stars do exist. A Big Bang event contradicts the required universes age**. A Big Bang event is impossible as indicated by the Red Shift**. A Big Bang event is not the only incident of element formation**. Additionally, the following list itemizes the broader problems with and reasons why theists, particularly YHVH-ologists, reject (or should reject) the Big Bang Theory (BBT): 1. BBT seeks to disallow the YHVH-factor in creation. 2. If believed by a theist, BBT seeks to make the total essence/existence of YHVH, prior to the Big Bang, smaller than a nanometer. 3. If believed by anyone, the BBT seeks to defy many known scientific laws of the universe, as already outlined above. 4. That both sides of every change/equation must be equal. 5. One cannot acquire (explode-out) the entire universes mass (all the stars, planets, moons, etc.) from something smaller than a nanometer. 6. Light is not produced without a light source. 7. If believed by a theist, BBT seeks to change the Biblical chronology of creation. a.) It places the Big Bang before the existence of light. b.) It places the Big Bang before the eternal existing things of YHVH.

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THE YHVH-OLOGICAL VIEW ON CAUSE As indicated earlier, this author has also had many discussions with college students and scholars about the universe and the opinions held by secular professors and scientists regarding it. The same conclusions are derived over and over. To believe the secular scientific view is to trust in fallibilitysince the secular view is not founded on divine hope but rather on unsubstantiated, often changing, human inventions and theories. Conversely, faith (Hebrews 11:3), in the Biblical view, embraces divine cause (intervention) and requires no guessing or constant changing of theories, which render earlier theories erroneous. Since humans are certainly fallible and finite and since God (YHVH) is infallible and infinite and since Biblical writings have certainly lasted far longer throughout written history than modern secular science, faith easily, albeit unscientifically from the secular point of view, rests on the Divine. It matters not whether all of the specifics of YHVHs creation is known or understood; what matters is faith in the divine, the one who caused the universe to exist and from which the universe came. Of course this author is not saying that all scientific musings are not interesting and may even, from time to time, brush close to the periphery of truth, but this author certainly has serious problems with ideas and theories that not only contradict scripture but are often toted (or promulgated) as fact when in actuality they are nothing more than mere ideasoften the musings of biased human minds gone awrythat are foolishly held in faith by those who invent them and those who foolishly choose to believe them (1 Corinthians 1:22, 25; 3:18). Scientists would better serve the public community by considering scriptural teachings as a helpful guide to unlocking creations secrets rather than constantly resisting and fighting against it. CAUSE AND CREATION AS FOUND IN HOLY WRIT Although the Bible is not intended to be a scientific text book, it does provide some insights concerning the universe in which humanity lives. So, rather than continue additional debate against fraudulent scientific theories, it is more appropriate to turn this discussion to scriptures relevant to this chapter and this book. What does the Bible have to say about the universe, the earth and its inhabitants? The first two chapters of Genesis give an outlined summary of the creation dispensations (full quote not given here). In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.let there be lightSo God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created themthis is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created Genesis 1:1-2:25
**Note: See Cosmology Addendum

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Hath not my hand made all these things?

Acts 7:48-50 As already indicated above, what is amazing and what is often overlooked is that YHVH created the visible from the invisible and not from the non existent (nothing), as some may suggest. Read the following scripture carefully. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Hebrews 11:3 It is man, not YHVH, that must create (buildings, cars, roads, etc.) things from something that is already visibly (Isaiah 66:1-2) in existence; from visible amassed elements, compound elements, materials, etc. that were already formed/made by YHVH. These visible elements/materials (both within the terrestrial and cosmological domains) all exist within and comply with the eternal laws (bounds, powers) that were established by YHVH, which are also part of the eternal essence and existence of YHVH. These laws were already (eternally) in place prior to visible creation, laws which can now be observed, experienced, even empirically tested in both the human reality and the true reality (the eternal, metaphysical reality). Whereas, YHVH made the universe (worlds), that which is now seen (visible), from that which is not seen (HIS invisible self). In other words, YHVH does not make stars, planets, trees, etc. from other existing visible things (things which do appear), such as other stars, planets, trees, rocks, etc., etc. but from the eternal invisible essence and existence (eternal forces, powers and microscopic components of atomic and subatomic matter) of himself. HE also established all the laws that govern them (Hebrews 1:10; Acts 17:25-26; Colossians 1:16; Ephesians 3:10; 6:12; 1 Peter 3:22; Psalms 148:4-6; Isaiah 45:18). YHVH created (caused to become) the visible universe by HIS hands (yawd - Hebrew transliteration power, means, direction), indicating divine involvement. Within this visible universe that was created by YHVH one planet called earth was targeted by the divine to further develop, to develop it from its beginning uninhabitable state into a habitable state so that biological life (organic life) could survive. This minute/focused part of creation (the developments on planet earth taking it from its formless and lifeless condition to what it is now) was developed by the divine by speaking (willing) and directing, by use of divine eternal powers (hands), such that

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events and developments miraculously occurred upon the face of the earth. There will be more on this later. AN EXAMINATION OF LIGHT Natural light (electromagnetic radiation), while mostly invisible, needs an existing source from which to emit. And the light source from which natural light first emitted existed (the essence/existence of the divine) prior to the let there be light command in the Genesis account (Colossians 1:17; 1 John 1:5; Genesis 1:3), otherwise, light would have had to emit from nothing. But light emitting from nothing not only contradicts the known laws of the universe, but the Bible does NOT support this concept either, as already indicated above. Light has always existed. It is eternal. This is known/based on the fact that light is an eternal aspect/essence of the eternal YHVHYHVH is eternal and YHVH is LIGHT (1 John 1:5; Revelation 21:23; 1 Timothy 1:17; Deuteronomy 33:27). More discussion on this will follow later. Either way, the creation/emission of light happened by divine intention and intervention. Consciously or unwittingly, science is trying to explain what the YHVH-factor of the universe is without attributing any credence in that direction, covering it up with fabricated, arbitrary rhetoric and nomenclature, spun together with a mix of limited facts, science fiction and contradicting logic and laws. As stated above, note that Hebrews Chapter 11 and verse 3 does not imply that the invisible was not some form of existence but rather the converse is implied; it was simply not visible to the naked eye. There are many things that are invisible to the naked eye, but they are not invisible or unknown to YHVH. Here are some examples: Light YHVH is light (1 John 1:5). The light waves that can only be seen by the naked eye can only be seen by reflection (or refraction and reflection). All other light waves remain invisible to the naked eye. Single Molecules/Atoms many different types of elements/atoms have been discovered. Subatomic Matter substances that are smaller than atoms (photons, electrons, neutrons, etc.). When one attempts to view something smaller than a nanometer or a femtometer by itself (not in massive streams or massive combined quantities), it is truly invisible, as are other measurements. It is from this invisible essence/powers/matter of himself (which includes LIGHT) that YHVH made the worlds, the things that are now visibly/physically seen. Furthermore, HIS invisible powers/matter/dimension/etc. is also, at least in part, the essence of YHVH himself. For example, scriptures declare that YHVH is light (1 John 1:5), which, therefore, allows YHVH to fill the universe (which includes background radiation); to be everywhere present and no where absent (omnipresent), with only one exception, the created and divided darkness (Genesis 1:4; Isaiah 45:7; Proverbs 16:4; Psalms 104:20; Genesis 2:9), a place where YHVH chooses not to dwell, a belief held by most theists, if not all. This is because all light that exists through out the universe must come from some element source, which occurs at the

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invisible subatomic level, i.e., the loss/movement of protons away from an atom of any element. In other words, light potential is embedded within every known element, atom, and molecule (single or compound). And since all invisible existence is/comes from YHVHs eternal essence/existence, or is part of it (YHVHs eternal invisible existence), then YHVH is everywhere throughout the universe in a multiplicity of forms. Even when humans cannot see light it is still present, because many band widths of light are not visible to the naked eye even if attempts are made to reflect/refract them, not to mention the embedded light potential in each and every atom throughout the universe. As indicated above, science has come to discover that all existing visible/tangible things in the universe are built from/with invisible building blocks, e.g., atoms, protons, neutrons, electrons and even much smaller. What scientists are uncertain about is the eternal nature of these building blocks, since eternal is a hard concept for finite man to grasp. Since humans are physically finite and have a beginning (inception), man has constantly sought to attribute this physical finiteness to YHVH. Nonetheless, the invisible building blocks of all existence coincides with what scripture teaches in that YHVH made the visible from the eternal invisible things (1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 9:14) of himself; YHVH is not finite, HE is infinite, HE is eternal. These invisible things and invisible forces of them are and always have been part of YHVHs eternal existence and essence. This, thus, is the reason why scripture can say, he be not far from every one of us (Acts 17:27). No matter where one exists on the planet or in the universe, YHVH is there. The more science explores, the more they realize there is so much that they do not know and may never know (Job 9:10; Romans 11:33). Thus, it is only logical that the only way to truly know and embrace how and why YHVH fills the universe (Psalms 139:8; Job 11:6-9; Hebrews 1:10; 2 Peter 3:5; Zachariah 12:1) is through/by faith since eternal is not a knowable concept, it cannot be fully grasped by the finite human mind. As stated earlier, however, this eternal existence/essence of YHVH is not to be confused with Eastern thought, in that some worship plants, trees, stars, moons, etc. believing that they are deity. While it is true that all celestial bodies (inorganic) and all living organisms (organic) are expressions of YHVH and are comprised from the eternal invisible things of YHVH, they are not deities in and of them selves. This is just one of the reasons why one is not to make any graven images and worship it, for it does not and cannot represent the true image of YHVH, as already indicated above. The First Divine Creative Act (Relative to Earths Development) The Creation of Light Before advancing any further, it is important to dispense of certain traditional views held by most theists, relative to the Genesis record of creation. First of all, the first chapter of Genesis and the first verse makes a blanket (declarative) statement which is very broad yet absent of details and specifics. It simply declares that In the beginning YHVH created the heavens and the earth. The word created here has a meaning of forming or bringing something into physical existence, unlike the words let there be that follows after verse one. The word created denotes a coming into existence for

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the first time as seen while let there be implies a change to something already created. In other words, in the beginning YHVH created the heavens and the earth, which included all of the heavenly bodies found throughout the universe, out of, from/with the eternal invisible things of HIS eternal divine self. This broad universal creative act by the divine (Genesis 1:1), as already noted, also included the heavenly body called planet earth. However, this planet called earth in its original state (in the beginning) was not in its finished form as humans now experience it. It was chaotic, unformed, void (unfinished) and uninhabitable, by any life form, much like what is found to be the case of all other known planetary bodies in the universe. The earth was dark, empty (void of life of any kind), covered by water and the moisture/water (perhaps a type of extremely thick cloud cover or even a thin film of water) above the waters was so dense it prevented any light from the heavens (from the stars, sun, moon, etc.) to penetrate/reach to the earth (the deep) covered by water (Genesis 1:2). And earths environment was too hostile to support any forms of life (biological). Thus, the Genesis account, beyond verse one and two, provides insight on how YHVH changed the conditions of the earth from uninhabitable to habitable and described these changes as one looking outward from the earth towards the heavens, from humanitys (Moses) point of view, how a human would observe the changes from the planet versus looking down upon the earth from the heavens. There will be more on this later. Within verse one of Genesis, there are no time parameters found and need not be with a timeless (eternal) YHVH. Measurement of time, days, weeks, months, and years are mostly relevant to finite human reality and matters only to the infinite divine in the context of HIS relationship with finite humanity. Thus the age of the physically observable universe (and unformed/void earth) is irrelevant from a theists point of view, since whenever YHVH created the heavens and the earth, he created it from the eternal invisible things of HIS divine self, not from a Big Bang. Besides, the universes age defies a universe-age derived from using the Big Bangs age calculation. There was no Big Bang, especially as far as a beginning of matter, atoms, forces, etc. is concerned. These things were/are, always have been, part of the eternal essence of YHVH. However, no theist should dispute a beginning, a first-time creation of the universe and its heavenly bodies (including the unformed/void earth). And that this beginning was facilitated by the divine and that all things visible that came into existence came out of/from the eternally existent invisible things of HIMSELF. This eventual universe beginning became visible, but no exact pinpoint (in the concept of time) can be established when dealing with an eternal YHVH that exists outside the time and space of human reality. Holy writ so declares it and this has been the case long before science has been able to more clearly and closely examine, explore and understand and/or explain it. And Holy Writ is filled with many such declarative statements relative to YHVHs involvement in creating the heavens and the earth (e.g., Psalms 136:6; Isaiah 42:5; 45:12; Jeremiah 10:12; 32:17; 51:15). But, it is here that theists should/must part ways from (atheistic) scientists. It is also here where (atheistic) scientists get it seriously wrong. There will be more on this later. Now, moving beyond the broad sweeping, blanket, and declarative statement found in the first verse of Genesis Chapter One the creation account makes a dramatic

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shift. The creation record now has a specific focus on a specific heavenly body, the planet earth. Moses undoubtedly was answering the long standing human question of who are we and how did we get here in his creation account. Thus, the divinely inspired, Moses writes on and tells how YHVH began to change the conditions (let there be) of the already created and existing planet called earth that was created along with the other heavenly bodies as stated in the Genesis 1:1 statement. It is from this point of view and perspective that Moses wrote; he wrote as one standing on the planet looking out into the cosmos, observing the changes YHVH was making to the already existing, uninhabitable planet earth. One could argue that the scriptures teach that while YHVH hovered (fluttered) above (over/upon) (Genesis 1:2), the waste waters (primordial waste)before (face) he worked on it; before YHVH gave a command to the waste water or the land that eventually emerged out of the waste waterthe first creative act HE did, relative to earths development (i.e., the first revealing of himself), was the act/command let there be LIGHT (Genesis 1:3; Romans 1:20; 1 John 1:15; Colossians 1:17). But since physical LIGHT was already in existence, because all stars emit light, it is likely that there is a suitable explanation. Look at this from earths view (since earth is now the focus). The earth was covered with waste water and above the earth there was undoubtedly more than just an ozone layer, as is now observed. The obstruction of light caused by dense atmospheric gases, vapor, and moisture/water that covered the planet was so dense that it prevented light to reach to the depths of the earths surface (it was covered by waste water), in earths originally created state. In this state, no biological life form could be sustained on the earth, so YHVH had some changes HE needed to make. Therefore, when YHVH began to get involved (flutter/hover above) with the earth, he began to make the necessary changes to support life. The first change was to allow enough light to break through the darkness (darkened atmosphere) to support biological life and chase away the darkness (2 Corinthians 4:6; Genesis 1:3-4). Thus YHVH commanded, Let there be light. It was at this point that the earth could begin to experience light, i.e., the first-day light, but not fully because complete recognizable and observable light emitting bodies (sun, moon, and stars) did not become visible or recognizable until the fourth day. The first day light was more of a light glow, emitting from light emitting bodies, e.g., the sun, the stars, etc., that already existed as indicated in Genesis chapter one verse one. Their light was not yet fully and clearly visible within the yet to be developed sky (expanse). But the amount of light coming out of darkness was enough to support life (Genesis 1: 9-13), much like the nature of many translucent poly covered greenhouses; it was more than enough to support life, but not visible enough to identify what was what. Thus, more changes were still on its way. And more changes did occur as can be read in Moses full Genesis account. This first-days let there be light event (change) and the fourth-days let there be lights event indicates and correlates with a solid Biblical principle. Just as the firstday light brought and/or allowed biological life and just as the fourth-day lights became the advanced mainstay of biological life (plants, animals, and humans), especially as it relates to advanced understanding of times and seasons (etc.) and what was producing the light, so is it true with regards to divine illumination. This progressive

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development clearly shows a continuum of revealing (illumination) that can be compared to the beginnings and mainstay of spiritual life (John 1:4, 9; 8:12; Psalms 27:1; 36:9; Proverbs 6:23). This progression directly relates to how spiritual life begins, how it matures and how it is supported by divine revelation as well as the unfolding of LIGHT/TRUTH of the divine, moving humanity and the universe ever closer to the grand culmination. Without first-day light there is no future life of any kind, no hope of eternal life, the anticipation of more to come, but the fourth-day light brings clarity, full understanding and leads one to the eventual seventh-day rest. So, if the millennial view is correct, this is perhaps one more element they could add to support their view. This is based on the idea that one (1) day is as a thousand (1000) years (2 Peter 3:8). 4000 B.C. +/- 1st-Day Light. 1 A.D. +/- 4th-Day Light (Logos fully revealed, the day-star) 2000 A.D. +/- 6th-Day ends, the gospel era ends +/2000 A.D. + 7th-Day begins, the Eternal Rest and the grand culmination According to John (John 1:1-14), the Logos (word, i.e., from the Greek meaning something said; something thought/planned) created the universe and the light emitting bodies that became dimly visible as the first-day LIGHT (Genesis 1:1-3in Logos form), but became fully visible and recognizable on the fourth-day. The Logos was/is YHVH and since LIGHT was/is also eternally part of the existence of the eternal YHVH, the Logos existed before the light emitting bodies were ever created or visible AND the Logos actually created the light emitting bodies (Genesis 1:1), all part of the universe, (as a beginning of divine expression/revealing of himself) AND Logos also caused the let there be light event as the first creative act (an advanced stage of divine expression/revealing of himself) of YHVH (Genesis 1:3), relative to the earths record of changes. Thus the first-day LIGHT was YHVHs (via Logos) first creative, revealing act of himself, although through a glass darkly (Colossians 1:16; Romans 1:20), one revealing incident among many to come, along YHVHs creative/revealing continuum, what this author calls The Divine Illumination Continuum (TDIC) (Briggs, TDIC, 2010 & Briggs, 2010). LOGOS was the wordspoken/thought/planof YHVH, and pertained to HIS futuristic (from a human perspective) and fully expressed self. And since time is irrelevant with a timeless YHVH, that which is not (within human reality) is (Romans 4:17) in YHVHs reality even if it is not yet seen/revealed in human reality. The past, present and future (from humanitys perspective/reality) are all known in the divine present, and are one and the same with the divine, who exists both outside of humanity reality and within human reality. Just as the light was not yet seen/revealed on the earth, it was, however, already in existence and seen by YHVH and was YHVH, before the foundations of the earth, before YHVH had changed (made) the earth into a habitable place for biological life.

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As indicated above, what is often misunderstood is the chronology of YHVHs creation, some of which is provided in both Genesis Chapter One and Two. This misunderstanding often precipitates contradictions, confusion and misunderstandings regarding the creation event and how this relates to underlying divine principles. The Genesis Chapter One account is mainly focused on the chronology of YHVHs involvement with the earths creation/development as it relates to humankind and the relationship between humanity and the divine, not the full details of the universe at large. Chapter One verse one of Genesis clearly declares that YHVH created the heavens AND the earth, which is the overview and basic premise of intelligent design. Then the Genesis account makes a major shift in verse two of Chapter One to immediately focus on the earth and all the creative acts of YHVH that relate to, pertain to, and impact on it; not necessarily a full account of what happened in the heavens, unless it impacted or related to the days of the creation of the earth. Creative acts that had already happened in the heavens seem to be secondary or incidental to earths creation/development since the Genesis creation account focuses on the earths development, which includes the vegetation, creatures and humanity created upon it. The coming into existence (or the formation/creation thereof) of the earth as a planet (Genesis 1:2), or any other planetary bodies, for that matter, happened prior to Genesis Chapter One verse two but is not clearly discussed nor included in the sevenday creation window other than what was mentioned in the initial declaration statement that proclaims that, In the beginning YHVH created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1). This obviously means that any creative acts/events, prior to YHVHs Spirit hovering over the undeveloped earth, were not intricately detailed and perhaps not relevant to the seven-day creation record (account) nor relevant to the events that led up to the creation/formation of Adam. In fact, the Genesis Chapter Two (verses 4-6) account appears to state that no herbs (plants, trees or shrubs, etc.) had sprung up until YHVH created Adam (on the sixth day of creation) to place him in the Garden of Eden that HE (YHVH ) planted, but a closer look excludes this idea. Whereas, in the Genesis Chapter One account, YHVH caused the earth to yield herbs (plants, trees & shrubs) on the third day of creation, but since there was no rain until after the Flood, YHVH caused springs and rivers to come up from the earth to water the exposed earth (said earth exposure occurred on the third day of creation). Thus, the purpose for the Genesis Chapter Two account seems to be more focused on clarifying and including events that led to the Eden-Beginning and how Adam was placed there, to care for it, rather than on the earths development itself. It is the Genesis Chapter One account that deals with the earths development, the changing events on the earth and its chronology. As stated earlier, this further means that the undeveloped earth existed prior to the days of creation, as described in the Genesis account, and possibly for an indeterminate amount of time (2 Peter 3:8), which may be the case for the 2nd and 3rd days of creation as well, but not likely. However, the point being that a complete, detailed, and full chronological account of YHVHs creative acts of the universe at large is not recorded. Often, sweeping generalizations and implications are all that are provided. The let there be acts relative to earths development (changes) and chronology, including relative cosmic revealing/viewable events from planet earth, are more detailed and specific. This

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gradients) snippets of light (truth, prophecies) to the world (Exodus 34:29-35; Luke 18:31; 24:27, 44; Acts 28:23; Titus 1:2). This continuum of revealing regarding the eventual full expression of HIMSELF, without revealing one of HIS most kept secrets (Colossians 1:26; Ephesians 3:5, 9; 1 Timothy 3:16)how he would reconcile humanity to himself (2 Corinthians 5:19) without letting Satan discover HIS plan, lest Satan thwart HIS determinate counsel/plan (1 Corinthians 2:8)was the revealing of himself, as the full expressed image (Hebrews 1:3; Colossians 1:15) of himself (YHVH); and that through this expression/revelation of HIMSELF and by belief in and obedience to this expression/revelation all could/can be saved (2 Corinthians 4:4) and become part of the concluding illumination/culmination. This advanced stage (fourth-day light) of self revealing of the divine was the coming of HIS only begotten son, Rab Yahushua Mashiyach (Colossians 1:15; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Hebrews 1:2-3; etc.), the coming of the divine via human form stepping into human reality, living among humanity with the same fragile biological form as humanity. This is why Yahushuas face could shine as the noon-day sun (Matthew 17:24) on the mount of transfiguration. It was the divine LIGHT in Yahushua being briefly exposed (visually) to Mashiyachs disciples. As with Moses, the closer one gets to the divine, the brighter one will shine (Proverbs 4:18; Isaiah 30:26; Revelation 21:23; 1 Corinthians 11:7; Ephesians 1:17-23; 2 Corinthians 4:6; Hebrews 1:3; Ephesians 3:21; Revelation 21:10-11). However, with the Mashiyach, it was even more significant since the divine (LIGHT) was in him (John 14:11; 2 Corinthians 5:19, etc.) without measure (John 3:34) and thus could momentarily be transfigured, as the brightness of the divine (YHVH/LIGHT) began to shine forth. In the same manner, believers will one day shine as brightly as Yahushua did on that day on the mount of transfiguration (Proverbs 4:18; Isaiah 30:26; Revelation 21:23; 1 Corinthians 11:7; Ephesians 1:17-23; 2 Corinthians 4:6; Hebrews 1:3; Ephesians 3:21; Revelation 21:10-11). YHVH did not stop with this self revealing, the revealing of Yahushua, since the TDIC was to continue. Thus, the next advanced stage was/is the revealing of YHVH to the world through HIS believers (Philippians 2:15; Matthew 5:16; 1 Corinthians 4:6; Galatians 1:16; John 17:21; 1 Corinthians 1:18, 21), even though it is a limited exposure at this time (Ephesians 1:14; Colossians 1:12). Solomon wrote that the path of the just is a shining light (Proverbs 4:18) and will get brighter and brighter as the just advance to the perfect day. YHVH will soon further advance HIS self revealing continuum (TDIC) one final step, when all darkness is removed (Revelation 20:10; Acts 26:18; 2 Corinthians 4:4) and all human mortality is removed (1 Corinthians 15:53-54), so that the brightness of YHVH, that is, within saved believers (Daniel 12:3), will become fully visible (whether physically or spiritually, or both, is not known) to all (Matthew 13:43), and will be as bright (or brighter) as the sun, as a corporate body (Matthew 13:43; Revelation 21:23). Now, getting back to YHVHs first creative act, the let there be light (the first revealing act of himself) act, since the light that YHVH created inherently incorporates all known (and undoubtedly more) wave lengths, even more than can be humanly created by atomically manipulating known elements, one can argue that the divine light source

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(YHVH) is comprised of all wave lengths, and likely more than the current elements that are known to science. After all, light is the photon movement outward from any (known) atom/element when an electron orbital change occurs from a larger orbit to a smaller orbit. Conversely, light is absorbed (photon movement inward) when an electron orbital change occurs from a smaller orbit to a larger orbit, both of which are energy states. The sun (one of many light sources) emits light (photons) as a result of massive and constant atomic changes (fusion which emits a photon that occur within the electron orbits of the elements, gases, matter, atoms, etc.) that occur within (and around) its mass. Therefore, when YHVH said let there be light if there were no such star bodies (comprised of pre-existing atoms/elements/forces) from which light photons could emit, then this light would have had to emit from YHVH himself, the true eternal light source, a source that has always existed. But, according to the scientific view, the Big Bang Theory would have had to occur first, before light could exist. However, scriptures teach that YHVH is eternal and that YHVH is LIGHT, thus LIGHT is eternal and would have existed before the supposed Big Bang. It was just not visible on the earth in earths original created state. It is due to this Biblical fact (among others) that pure theists must reject the Big Bang theory. YHVH need only to speak or shake (flutter) himself by divine utterance/thought, and this movement (hovering, fluttering) of YHVHs invisible essence (things) would emit light. This event could have easily occurred even prior to creating the universe and the visible bodies (stars) that are now observable/visible in the universe. In fact, it is possible that YHVH could have made the physical light emitting bodies (suns/stars) before he even ignited/lit them. Remember that although YHVHs essence is invisible YHVHs essence (or the building blocks of any element for that matter) need not be visible in order to emit light; even known invisible gases can emit light if the electrons within the element shift orbits; the emission of light (photons) begins/occurs, after all, at the invisible level/stage anyway. Even a microscope, i.e., the scanning tunneling microscope, cannot actually see an individual electron (etc.) within a single atom, it sort of feels it and what it does see (or feel) is nothing more than the electron cloud; neither can one see a single photon with the naked eye; nor can the naked eye see massive amounts of photons (light) unless it is reflected or refracted and then reflected. The part of YHVH that is the life spring source of the entire universe is HIS light aspect, which was also HIS initial revealing of himself. Every possible element that was needed or required (albeit invisible) to emit light or create the universe, the earth, the sun, the moon and the stars, etc., already eternally existed within, or was part of, the divine and was later (after Genesis 1:1) revealed by the emission of light out of darkness upon the earth. This resulted by a divine command (let there be light), even before any lesser light sources/bodies (sun, stars, etc.) could be viewed on planet earth. And, from what is known about light (believed to be true according to science), light must come from a photon emission source. Therefore, the only emission source that existed prior to the creation of the universe was YHVH himself. And, according to Einsteins theory, E=mc2, light can be transformed back into matter. In fact, scientists have been able to test this theory in the laboratory, but with very limited and minute results, because man lacks the power and facilities necessary to accomplish greater results. In other words, light can unite with other invisible matter to create/form all the

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building blocks for all that one can see, feel, taste and touch, even for that which one cannot see, taste and touch (like gases, magnetism, etc.). So, either way, creation emerged out from LIGHT (which is YHVH) or from all the light emitting sources, the eternal invisible things of YHVH himself, or a combination of the two. Either way, YHVH is the eternal source. All things that consist (were set together) and all that was made (Colossians 1:1517) consist and was made by and through Yahushua (LOGOS), even the invisible laws (bounds) of the universe (Genesis 1:11-12; Acts 17:26; 1 Corinthians 15:38; Isaiah 45:12; Jeremiah 51:15), the unseen powers of both the visible and the invisible, both of the physical or metaphysical, etc., much of which are not known to or understood by science, including the omnipresence of the invisible YHVH. Furthermore, all the things that were made were not only made by him (logos) but were made for him (logos) (Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 2:10; John 1:1, 14), and since the scriptures state that YHVH made the visible from the invisible (Romans 1:20; Hebrews 11:3) and since the scriptures also state that YHVH is invisible (Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17) and since the scriptures also state that the logos was YHVH (John 1:1), then the conclusion is that the logos was invisible and that from this invisible logos all visible things came into existence from it and were caused by it. And since the logos was YHVH and since YHVH is light, then the logos was/is also light. One can follow Johns scriptural logic/teaching concerning LOGOS/LIGHT as depicted in the below equation by carefully reading Johns writings and that of other supporting scriptures. YHVH is LIGHT = LOGOS is LIGHT 1. Firstly, John said (John 1:1) that in the beginning (Genesis 1:1) was the Logos; which was with YHVH (John 1:1); which was YHVH (John 1:1); which became flesh (John 1:14); 2. Secondly, John said that through the Logos (him) all things were made (John 1:3; confirmed by Paul: Hebrews 1:2; Colossians 1:13-17); that the world was made through him (John 1:10); all visible things came from the invisible things of YHVH (Romans 1:20; Colossians 1:16), i.e., everything sprang forth from said divine life/light/LOGOS (see more on this further below in the chapter); 3. Thirdly, John said that in the Logos (him) was life; which was the LIGHT of men; the coming Mashiyach (Logos) was/is the true LIGHT that was coming into the world (John 1:9) that can give light to every man (John 1:9); YHVH is light (1 John 1:15); YHVH is LIGHT = LOGOS is LIGHT 4. Fourthly, those who believe in this light (Logos) is given the right to be children of YHVH-LIGHT (John 1:12; 12:36; confirmed by Paul: Ephesians 5:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:5). 5. Fifthly, John said that the glory of the Logos made flesh (John 1:14) gives visage (reflects) to, and is, the expressed image of YHVHs glory made visible to humanity (Colossians 1:15; 2 Corinthians 4:4; 1 Corinthians 15:40-41); remember, YHVH is light (1 John 1:15) and the LOGOS is light. 6. Sixthly, LIGHT is TRUTH (John 3:21); LOGOS in TRUTH (John 14:17; 15:26); YAHUSHUA is TRUTH (John 15:26); YHVH is TRUTH (1 John 5:6; John 4:24;

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virgin (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:27-32) resulting from a spiritual overshadowing that initiated a life beginning that then followed a human embryonic development process that was also previously established by the divine. Adam physically appeared first and was considered earthy (terrestrial in nature) whereas Yahushua physically appeared second but is considered spiritual (1 Corinthians 15:46-47). Nonetheless, Yahushua (logos) was the first born (existed prior to Adam) within the invisible dimension (metaphysical) even though logos did not exist in human form until long after Adam by the virgin birth (the fourth-day light). Prior to the virgin birth, logos existed as a thought (plan) within the essence/deity of YHVH (John 1:1) so that one day in the forward future (from a human reality perspective) YHVH himself would enrobe himself in human flesh (Romans 8:3; John 6:51) via a virgin birth, an event that happened within the human reality/dimension. This logos was first revealed (expressed) as invisible light (spiritual); later logos was revealed and was made more fully visible (physically) to humanity (John 1:14) as the expressed image of YHVH (Colossians 1:15; 2 Corinthians 4:4) when he came in fleshly (human) form (John 1:14; 14:11). And, since YHVH exists both outside human reality and within it, things that are not (from a human reality perspective) are (within the eternal divine dimension). With YHVH past, present and future are all one and the same. In this manner, Logos was eternally with YHVH, was YHVH and became flesh (in human reality). The Second Divine Creative Act (Relative to Earths Development) Division of Light from Darkness The second creative act, relative to the first (Genesis 1:3), was the creating and dividing, separating, making a distinction between light and darkness (Genesis 1:4; Isaiah 45:7; Proverbs 16:4; Psalms 104:20; Genesis 2:9). Even though light is invisible to the naked eye, unless a small bandwidth of the whole is reflected (or refracted and reflected), YHVH still chose to establish a place where HE would not dwell; a place of obscurity; a place for the obscure and all who commit acts that are considered acts of darkness. In other words, YHVH also established the following divisions, right from the very beginning of his creation: 1. good from evil (Genesis 2:9; 3:22; Job 30:26; Isaiah 5:20; 45:7; Matthew 6:23; John 3:19); 2. truth from lies (John 8:44); 3. an eternal place of light where YHVH and the children of light (John 12:36; Luke 16:8; Ephesians 5:8; 1 Thessalonians. 5:5) will dwell eternally (Revelation 21:2, 3, 10; 22:5) separate from an eternal place of (outer, i.e., exterior) darkness (obscurity*) (Matthew 8:12; 22:13; 25:30); 4. an eternal place of darkness where the children of darkness (1 John 3:10; John 8:44; Ephesians 5:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:5) will dwell eternally (Revelation 14:11; 20:10) separate from an eternal place of light (see above), in darkness, a place where YHVH chooses not to dwell (2 Thessalonians 1:9; Luke 16:26). It is not a place where anyone will want to be. *Obscurity: the absence of light; being unknown Matthew 7:23).

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And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so. Genesis 1:24 Here in Genesis 1:24 the Hebrew word used means to causatively bring. So, what can be concluded from these scriptures? At the very least, YHVH is the one who spoke to the earth and the water (commanded the earth and the water, told it) to bring forth, wriggle, swarm, abound and to causatively bring. It can, therefore, be concluded that all life that came into existence on the earth, excluding man, sprang to life out of (up from) preexisting divinely created materials from which the earth and water was comprised by divine command (cause; divine will). Somehow, with YHVHs command, the outside-the-system power source/forceYHVHs inherent power and essence that fills the universewhich was/is invisible, the earth acquired the ability to spring forth life with a creative causative force; all living things that are seen, with the exception of man, sprang forth from the earth and the water. What is not declared in scripture is the specific details of how this springing forth of all life (except for man) occurred. Why? It is not relevant. What is relevant, however, is that it happened and that humanity knows who caused it to happen and for what purpose. It is here, right in the Genesis account, that one first encounters the fact that YHVH caused/created biological life (caused it to take place) and that he did so with purpose (to causatively bring), the fundamental elements of teleology and divine will. The above paragraph does not, however, support the notion of evolution for a multiplicity of reasons. The main problem with evolution is that it states or implies that biological life began and developed uncaused, i.e., without an outside force, in particular divine intervention at work. But quantum physics demands an outside-the-system power source/force. Thus, briefly stated, evolution breaks the law, at least seven known scientific laws; not theories, not religious beliefs, but scientific laws. So although the developmental stages of this springing forth or boiling of the waters or the causatively bringing can be observed in earths history (multiple strata, fossils, etc.) of all life forms, they could not have begun/existed/emerged or increased in complexity without divine intervention, the required outside-the-system power source/force. Below is a list of the most commonly known scientific laws that must be broken if one is to postulate such a theory as evolution. The First Law of Thermodynamics The Second Law of Thermodynamics The Third Law of Thermodynamics The Law of Probability The Law of Biogenesis (The Law of Kinds) The Law of Observation The Law of Cause & Effect 33

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The observations made by Darwin, regarding biological life and the similarities between biological life forms, as well as the advancement from simplicity to complexity, was not an uncaused progressive event. Not only does quantum physics disallow such a conclusion, but quantum physics demands an outside-the-system force/source and thus ultimately supports the Biblical account that clearly declares that an outside-the-system source/force was at work. Darwin could have more easily concluded (and more truthfully) that his observations were further proof of the divine at work because it would have aligned better with known scientific laws. If you asked an art authenticator for his/her conclusion on Darwins recorded observations they would undoubtedly say, Well, it is clearly not a Van Gough nor is it a Monet. It appears to be a YHVH. If you asked an architect for his/her conclusion on the same they would undoubtedly say, Well, it is clearly not an Aldo Rossi nor is it a Carlo Scarpa. It is a YHVH. If you asked a graphologist for his/her conclusion on the same they would undoubtedly say, Well, it is not Benjamin Franklins nor is it George Washingtons. It appears to be YHVHs. If you asked a YHVH-ologist for his/her conclusion on the same they would undoubtedly say, Well, it is not the work of evolution nor is it the work of an alien. It is appears to be the handiwork of YHVH. But if you ask a secular scientist his/her conclusion on the same they would undoubtedly say, Well, we cannot say it was YHVH at work, that would be too logical, too scientifically aligned and would make us accountable to a supreme being so lets just break the law, become illogical and be unscientific about it and say (in the most complex way possible so few can uncover or understand what we are really saying) a Big Bang happened, and then evolution took over. And if someone catches us in our own lie, well just say that an alien brought life to planet earth. Sound crazy? Well, sad to say, the above scenario is far closer to the real truth than most people realize. All the above highly trained professionals (except the scientist) logically start with seeking similarities, not differences, to determine an originator. However, science abandoned logic by ignoring that the similarity factor (in biological life) attributes more to causation and that of a single originator than some uncaused random scientifically impossible event like the Big Bang followed by evolution. Perhaps Darwin was originally seeking out precise details of how the divine created/caused biological life to appear/emerge/develop, and some argue that he did not agree with nor support the notion of how evolution is explained today. Although that is what science is about, to explore, to discover, etc., just exactly how the earth brought forth is immaterial to the theist or YHVH-ologist when one considers/knows that it was YHVHs spoken command (and inherent power) that activated (caused) the process to begin with and that divine eternal creative powers/laws guided its advancement (Isaiah 45:12, 18, etc.) along the way. Only an outside, higher and massively more powerful, creative force/source that established/governs the eternal laws found in human reality could temporarily override existing said laws/forces. As already stated, this holds true with the laws of thermodynamics (etc.). From the scriptures, one can easily see that

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creation causatively came into existence and scientific laws confirm that it must be so. In fact, as stated earlier quantum physics demands the existence of an outside-the-system force/source for the universe to come into existence and for life on earth to begin and develop. Pure theists know this outside source is YHVH. But there is more, much more, that the Bible says regarding the question on cause and on the purpose/will of YHVH. Regarding the creation of man, YHVH, himself, got involved; HE personally formed man from the dust of the ground, from pre-existing materials made out of the eternal existing things of HIMSELF that came into existence when HE spoke the worlds into existence (Genesis 1:1). 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 2:7 Here in Genesis 2:7 the Hebrew word used means molded into form. Yet, even man, while created personally by YHVH, was still created from pre-existing materials, i.e., the dust of the ground (Genesis 3:19; Ecclesiastes 12:7), from which planet earth is partially comprised of. YHVH-ology Creation Summary Relative to Cause The YHVH-ology position on creation is summarized as follows: 1. The invisible YHVH existed eternally before creation. 2. The invisible YHVH first revealed himself on earth (first creative act; caused to exist) as LIGHT. 3. YHVH is LIGHT = LOGOS is LIGHT. 4. All visible and invisible things (and all the laws pertaining to it) were caused and emerged (were created) out from LIGHT (YHVH/LOGOS/LIGHT) and/or its source, which is still YHVH/LOGOS/LIGHT. 5. YHVH/LOGOS/LIGHT caused the universe to exist and all within it. 6. YHVH/LOGOS/LIGHT commanded (caused) the earth and the waters to bring forth all terrestrial living things, except for man, but scriptures do NOT provide details of this springing forth other than its chronology. 7. YHVH/LOGOS/LIGHT personally got involved in the forming of man from the dust of the ground, and later woman out from Adam. PURPOSE OF CREATION Since God (YHVH) created/caused the heavens and the earth, the question must be asked. WHY, and for what purpose? This question arises from the fact that ALL human behavior occurs for a reason. And, since man was created in YHVHs image, 35

then the deductive logic would be that if ALL human behavior occurs for a reason, then all divine behavior also occurs for a reason as wellthus the WHY question? For what reason, for what purpose did YHVH create the heavens and the earth? Although it is YHVHs pleasure to hide things and for humanity to figure it out, if they can (Proverbs 25:2), humanity in its present state will never fully comprehend or come to know all there is to know/learn about YHVH (Job 9:10; Romans 11:33). Nonetheless, the scriptures give insight into this why question. The short version on divine PURPOSE is that YHVH created the heavens and the earth by and for Yahushua Mashiyach AND for a divine culminating purpose so that Yahushua could have a corporate wife. The longer version (certainly not exhaustive) together with all its caveats will stretch over seven Disciples of Christ volumes but DOC Volume Six more specifically and more exhaustively deals with the divine culminating purpose. But for a start, one should begin by substantiating the above summary with what Apostle Paul wrote, 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. Colossians 1:16-17 Apostle John wrote, And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer: Revelation 10: 6 Without lengthy discourse here, the scriptures teach that ALL things that were created both in the heavens and the earth, both visible and invisible, etc., etc., were created BY Yahushua Mashiyach and FOR Yahushua Mashiyach. Although this statement may seem impossible, there are multiple supporting scriptures that provide logical explanations. But the main point here is that this begins to answer the WHY question. Apparently YHVH had preplanned everything, like a master builder who plans out his building before beginning construction. YHVH preplanned a lengthy (from a human perspective) saga long before HE began creating this marvelous universe in which humans now live in and long before the story unfolded. Apostle Peter wrote,

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you loved me before the creation of the world. John 17:24 {NIV} Apostle John also wrote, the Lamb that was slain from the creation of the world. Revelation 13:8 {NIV} This divine master plan (identified above) was kept a mystery, (kept secret) from the angels and humanity, yes, and even from Satan, lest this divine plan be undermined and foiled. The scriptures also confirm that Mashiyachs coming, death, burial and resurrection (among other things) and the salvation (redemption) that would be (and now has been) made available (because of it) was completely a preplanned (foreseen) secret. As an introduction, Apostle Paul wrote this, Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, 26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: Romans 16:25-26 Apostle Paul also wrote this on the same subject, But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

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But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 1 Corinthians 2:7-10 More on the subject by Apostle Paul, Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: 10 That in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him. Ephesians 1:8-10 Still more on the subject by Apostle Paul, How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; 6 That the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: 7 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. 8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; 9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: 10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, 11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: Ephesians 3:4-11

Even more on the subject by Apostle Paul, Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: 25 Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; 26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:

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To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Colossians 1:25-27 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. Galatians 3:8 Yahushua said this, And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: 12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. Mark 4:11 The point should be grasped by now. The Bible clearly declares the WHY, the HOW and the WHEN, it even declares by WHOM. And a good mystery is always a solved mystery. In fact, it is the glory of YHVH to conceal (Proverbs 25:2) a matter (cause) with the intent that the matter (cause) will be searched out and one day be discovered/understood/revealed (Romans 16:25; Colossians 1:26-27; Ephesians 1:9; 3:9; 6:19; etc.). So, before the creation of the world YHVH in his infinite wisdom, foreknowledge and determinate counsel decided it best to keep the purpose of creation and the coming/purpose of Mashiyach a secret until after Mashiyachs death, burial and resurrection. This master secret plan/thought/idea is the essence of the biblical term Word (Greek: LogostransliterationJohn 1:1-14. It is important to pay close attention to verse one and verse fourteen). The revealing (exposing of light) of this mystery was/is a process to those in the dark. This divine expression is obviously occurring in stages, spread over time (within human reality) and started with physical creation and will continue until the culmination of all things, an entrance into the divine ability to exist on both sides of human and divine reality or just the divine. Okay, but now that the mystery is solved and is now public knowledge, what does this have to do with divine LOVE and world evangelismthe crux of this book? This question is best answered by starting with what John wrote, but much more will be discussed in the next chapter.

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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. John 3:16 Finally, in view of the divine purpose (of creation) and the coming of Mashiyach, what does this have to do with the grand culmination? Everything! Although a broader and in-depth answer to this question will be addressed throughout DOC Volumes 1-7 (particularly in DOC Volume Six), suffice it to say that creation itself waits with eager anticipation for the final execution and culmination of YHVHs plan. Apostle Paul wrote, The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealedthat the creation will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. Romans 8:19

Conclusion 1. YHVH-ology view states that the universe was caused, with no scientific proof needed. 2. YHVH-ology view states YHVH/LOGOS caused (willed/spoke/thought/created) the universe into existence. 3. YHVH-ology view states that LIGHT was eternal as part of the eternal essence/existence of YHVH/LOGOS, and before any Big Bang, (Big Bang as proposed by science). 4. YHVH-ology view states that the universe was created out of the eternal invisible things of YHVH/LOGOS. 5. YHVH-ology view states that the LIGHT, which YHVH/LOGOS first caused (let there be light) to break through the darkness was caused by YHVH/LOGOS. 6. YHVH-ology view states that the universe (visible and invisible) was created out from LIGHT/LOGOS (the invisible) and/or its source, which is still YHVH/LOGOS.

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SUMMARY By understanding the implicated truths found in scripture, relative to the divine power, LOGOS, LIGHT, etc., many supernatural occurrences recorded in scripture are more readily understood. The following list provides a fraction of some such examples. 1. The resurrected (changed from mortal to immortal) Yahushua passed right through walls, or was translated (disappear and reappear elsewhere). 2. YHVH knows the intents of our hearts (minds). 3. The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord. 4. Yahushua healed people without being physically near them. 5. Yahushua resurrected the dead. 6. Yahushua could see the coin in the fishs mouth ahead of time. 7. Yahushua turned water into wine.

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The Purpose of Creation and Its Binding and Life Giving Forces

INTRODUCTION For review, the scriptures examined in Chapter One showed why the universe and its inhabitants were created, who created it and what force holds it all together. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities, all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1:16-17 Apostle Paul clearly wrote that all things were created by Yahushua for Yahushua and are held together by Yahushua. Thus, the ultimate purpose for all things created focuses not on man or mans will (2 Peter 1:21) but on the will/purpose of the divine (2 Peter 1:19-21)for Yahushua to have a bride. Although Yahushua purchased his bride (which is drawn from humanity that YHVH created), with HIS own blood (Acts 20:28), this fact is still incidental to the ultimate divine purpose/will (Romans 9:21; 2 Timothy 2:21). He shed his own blood so HE could have (purchase) a bride without spot or wrinkle. Nonetheless, this fact should not reduce the valuable inclusion each bride member is afforded, which should certainly evoke even greater humility, thankfulness and perspectiveto realize that YHVH is mindful of sinful humanity (Psalms 8:4; Hebrews 2:6; Job 7:17) and selects/elects those whom he will for his infinite divine purpose (1 Peter 1:2; 2 Timothy 2:10; Job 15:14; Psalms 144:3; Luke 18:7; Colossians 3:12). Just because the will/purpose of the potter is to have a beautiful vessel for his use/pleasure, it does not make the clay the ultimate purpose. The clay is incidental to the ultimate purpose/will/plan of the potter. The potter could choose any lump of clay to accomplish his will/purpose so the focus is the end product, not the clay itself. Thus, in the end, the thing that was created was created by him and for him, not by and for the clay. The clay can only hope and be humbly thankful if it is chosen to be included within the context of divine will/purpose. 43

Contrary to the divine purpose commonly disseminated from behind most ecclesiastical pulpits, the true purpose of creation was FOR Mashiyach, NOT for us (humanity). Although the earth was certainly intended for human habitation (Isaiah 45:12, 18; Genesis 1:28; 6:6; 9:1; Acts 17:26), however, said habitation was/is an incidental function to accomplish the ultimate divine purpose (Psalms 33:14; 2 Chronicles 6:18; 1 Peter 1:2; Romans 9:21; etc.). The purpose of creation was much more than just populating the earth. Granted, it was through earths inhabitants that the key human figure would come, but the focus was on that one (singular) seed (Galatians 3:16), not many seeds. Therefore, the for us concept is incidental and secondary to the true divine purpose. In fact, to teach the for us view, is, quite frankly, humanism. But the FOR Mashiyach view teaches divine perspective and provides insight into the mind/will of YHVH. The conclusion, then, can be drawn that 1) the creative and binding force of the universe was actually YHVH/LIGHT in Mashiyach and 2) the purpose of creation was FOR Mashiyach. Scientists call this invisible cohesive binding force, found throughout the universes galaxies, (the law of) gravity, but gravity, like all other forces found in the universe are just one of the many eternal forces/powers found within the essence of the eternal YHVH. More layers will be uncovered and explored ahead, but for now, this is the basic overview, the surface summary explanation. THE ESSENCE OF YHVH To begin, one must ask, What did Yahushua have to say about his creative and binding powers? If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. 38 But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him. John 10:37-38 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. John 14:10-11 Apostle Paul said,

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To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:19 In Chapter One, it was discovered that, YHVH is LOGOS = LOGOS IS YHVH LOGOS is YAHUSHUA = YAHUSHUA is LOGOS YAHUSHUA is YHVH = YHVH is YAHUSHUA YHVH is LIGHT/LIFE = YHVH is TRUTH LOGOS is LIGHT/LIFE = LOGOS is TRUTH YAHUSHUA is LIGHT/LIFE = YAHUSHUA is TRUTH Additionally LIGHT is TRUTH = TRUTH is LIGHT TRUTH is LIFE = LIFE is TRUTH And NON-TRUTH/DECEPTION is DEATH/DARKNESS Satan is the father of lies. As stated earlier and reiterated in the formulas above, LIGHT was created by (or simply is) YHVH. YHVH also created darkness (Isaiah 45:7) and evil. In fact, nothing exists that exists without its origin coming from the eternal divine one. LIGHT not only is YHVH but was HIS first creative expression of Himself; and without YHVH causing light to shine in darkness (literally) upon the earth and out of darkness (spiritually - 2 Corinthians 4:6), there would not have been biological life (including humanity); and without biological life upon the earth there would not have been any Yahushua born of a virgin; and if there was no Yahushua born of a virgin there would not have been any salvation/reconciliation of fallen biological humanity; thus, the forming of man (humanity) by the divine was the incidental path by which the divine expression and revealing would follow; therefore, Yahushuas coming in flesh was part of that divine expressing/revealing continuum that led/leads to the eventual reconciliation of man (2 Corinthians 5:19), but said salvation/reconciliation of humanity is a secondary/incidental benefit of the first (the first being for him/logos and by him/logos); Yahushuas coming was/is a significant part of the complete/fulfillment of the expressed image (and glory) of YHVH that started in the beginning and will culminate (Romans 8:22-33; 2 Corinthians 5:2; etc.) in the not too distant future (future relative to humanitys reality); and although the involvement of saved/reconciled humanity is to be a part of this eventual

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grand culmination, it (humanitys involvement) is still secondary to the first, the ultimate divine purpose/will; divine will is not about humanitys will or greatness (2 Peter 1:21; etc.) because YHVH will have a bride that is ready with or without the individual (Luke 19:40; etc.); and finally, the essence/substance of YHVH before creation was invisible (relative to humanitys ability to see), which made the LOGOS invisible; but the LOGOS became visible in human form near/around 1 B.C. +/- (within human reality), the fourth-day light, the day star. This chapter, however, will explore an additional eternal essence of YHVH, a truth that is also core to this book and is directly related to all that was discussed and explored earlier in Chapter One of this book. That additional element of divine essence is divine LOVE. YHVHs divine plan and creative actions sprang forth and emerged out from the bowels of YHVHs true essencewhich is LOVE. And, LOVE is synonymous with LIGHT. Just as natural light generates an environment for health, nourishment and growth for the sustaining of biological life, so does divine LOVE/LIGHT create an environment for spiritual life, health, nourishment and growth Yes, LOVE is truly an eternal divine attribute and when this LOVE/LIGHT is absorbed and synergistically infused in the human soul it not only gives life, health and nourishment it also yields acts (fruit) of LOVE, e.g., giving, creating, etc. According to scripture, one can live in, walk in and dwell in this divine LOVE/LIGHT AND this divine LOVE/LIGHT can also dwell in, abide in, and remain in the life (mind, body, soul) of a believer. YHVH is love. Whoever lives in love lives in YHVH, and YHVH in him. 1 John 4:16 because YHVH is love. 1 John 4:8 For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; John 5:26 Since YHVH is the life source of all creation and since YHVH is LOVE, LOVE is also at the creative core of all things...the axiom (power source/force) of all creation. Unlike LIGHT, relative to its essence/existence/properties, LOVE can be delineated as a multi-faceted composition. LOVE is comprised of essence (LIGHT), thought/cognition (LOGOS), affect (LOVE feelings - Luke 19:41, John 11:35; etc.), and behavior (LOVE actions/fruit - see John 3:16; Matthew 7:16, 20; etc.), with each also having multiple components. Therefore, the following formula statements are synonymous in essence (existence), in concept (thought) and in affect (feeling):

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YHVH is LIGHT/LIFE = YHVH is TRUTH = YHVH is LOVE LOGOS is LIGHT/LIFE = LOGOS is TRUTH = LOGOS is LOVE YAHUSHUA is LIGHT/LIFE = YAHUSHUA is TRUTH = YAHUSHUA is LOVE AND FRUIT/LOVE ACTIONS ARE PROOF OF LOVE POSSESSION The scriptures teach that those that seek YHVH should also feel after (Acts 17:27) YHVH, to utilize the senses. In fact, the scriptures teach that Mashiyach (YHVH/LIGHT/TRUTH/LOGOS) was/is very capable of having (and possesses the ability) feelings (affect), according to Hebrews 4:15. For example, Mashiyach wept (John 11:35), groaned (John 11:33), was zealous/righteous angry (John 2:15), was compassionate (Matthew 14:14), loved (Mark 10:21), was hungry (Matthew 4:2), felt thirsty (John 19:28), was tempted (Hebrews 4:15), suffered (Hebrews 13:12), etc., etc. The affect, the senses, the feelings, the emotions is a significant part of the human experience and the divine obviously thought/willed it as significantly important enough that HE too became connected to human reality through affect (human experience), now being a significant element of the multiple layers that constitute LOVE. As stated earlier, one can further deductively conclude from the scriptures that LOVE is the motivating (causal) factor for creation, the power source that facilitated creation and the binding force that holds creation togetherthe sole subsisting axiomatic force. It is LOVE that started the universe, it is LOVE that keeps the universe together (Colossians 1:17) and it is LOVE that will bring to pass the culmination of all things. LOVE - AS IT RELATES TO THE EARTH AND HUMANITY A more finite and sectional look at the universe, and one with inextricable relevance to this discussion, requires a zoom in on the earth and its inhabitantsmore specifically, humanity. Broadly speaking, humans were also created by LOVE and because of LOVE. This is deduced from scripture in that humanity, after all, was a part of the creation of the universe, and it has already been concluded and established that the universe was created by LOVE and because of LOVE. Therefore, one can broadly draw the deduced conclusion that humanity was created by LOVE and because of LOVE. Of course the scriptures also validate this premise, For God so loved the world. John 3:16 In spite of this divine LOVE usward, the scriptures teach that humanity sinned against YHVH and that YHVH promised that if sin occurred, then said sin demanded death as punishment for said sin (Ezekiel 18:20). Thus, after the fall,

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humanity needed reconciliation, redemption, even salvation from eminent death and damnation. To meet this requirement of death, yet escape the penalty of death, a substitute death was required, a covering for humanitys sin, a method or plan by which they could be reconciled back to YHVH. And, since YHVH foreknew that humanity would sin divine intervention would be required; YHVH, therefore, had also preplanned that Yahushua would come as the lamb slain, the sacrifice, the substitute, the payer of humanitys debt, the mediator, the planned path of reconciliation of fallen humanity back to YHVH. This (death penalty paymentremission-ability) lamb slain would provide retro-active, pro-active and future-active and was as much a part of divine expression (TDIC) as is the culmination of all things. One without the other negates the whole. Salvation, therefore, for humankind exists because of LOVE. YHVH knew that the only way to cover sins was with LOVE. Therefore, YHVH exhibited LOVE by coming in the form of man (Philippians 2:7) to become a substitute, shedding his own blood for the remission of sins (Acts 20:28; Hebrews 9:12, 22; 13:12; Revelation 1:5), giving his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45; 1 Timothy 2:6) and took on humanitys punishment (Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 25:46; Ezekiel 18:20; 1 John 2:2; 4:10; Romans 3:25), and much morebecause only LOVE can eradicate records of wrongsto actually cover the wrongs, so that said wrongs cannot be seen or held against the wrong doer.

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV) There are ignorant critics (Huxley, 1937, et al) that criticize believers and followers of YHVH, that say that believers only follow and obey YHVH out of fear; a fear of a horrible and angry YHVH that will judge and punish those who do not obey and follow him. But this is where the ignorance of the critics lay. Although it is true that YHVH can and will one day judge ungodly men and women who loved not the truth/light nor walked in it, those who have a relationship with YHVH, know HIM, understand HIM, love HIM and do not fear (1 John 3:21-22) HIM. Lovers of YHVH have a boldness (1 John 4:17) when facing (or thinks about) the judgment day. True followers know that YHVH loved them first (1 John 4:19) and walk with HIM (abides in HIM) based on a relationship that began as a response to this LOVE that YHVH had first toward them. And as the love relationship grows, more so on the human side than YHVHs side, since YHVHs side is already perfect, fear becomes non-existent (1 John 4:18). This is where and how Huxley (ibid) and others get it wrong.

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Therefore, in conclusion, on the broader scale, LOVE is the creative and binding (gravity) force behind and underpinning all of creation; and more specifically, and certainly closer to home, LOVE is also the creative force/source by which humanity initially came into existence; and LOVE also empowers saved humanity to eternally exist in life versus death. (More on this in Disciples of Christ Volume Three) LOVE - CONTRADICTION OR HARMONY Some see a contradiction in divine LOVE, or minimally a dichotomy, within YHVHs plan since death of a human by crucifixionthe death of Yahushua on Calvarys brow. A crucifixion sounds so cruel, especially if YHVH pre-planned for a death to occur and did not stop it from happening, as with Isaac. However, a careful examination of the word LOVE and the actions and intent of Yahushua reveals that Mashiyach, who was privy to the secret divine plan of YHVH, and by choice, lay down his own life for his sheep. YHVH did not force a killing. Yahushua chose submission to YHVHs divine plan. It was not like Abraham killing his only begotten son Isaac. It was YHVH himself stepping into human reality via a human birth (body) that YHVH prepared (miraculously formedas the second Adam) in which to indwell (Hebrews 10:5; 2 Corinthians 5:19; 1 Corinthians 15:47; 45-49) so that HE could lay down his own human, physical, biological life. Yes, John wrote, For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son. John 3:16 But, John also wrote, I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep and I lay down my life for the sheep. John 10:11,15 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 And, Matthew wrote,

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that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? 54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? Matt. 26:53-54 Therefore, in view of the above scriptures, those who criticize divine LOVE as being contradictory do so in ignorance. Said critics are neither an expert in the scriptures nor in interpretation of them. LOVE is, therefore, found to be the universal force central to both human temporal and eternal existence/preservation/salvation. Without it, the celestial and terrestrial elements of the universe would not exist nor would any of the human attempts at self preservation within this universe prevail. Humankind returns to this axiomatic energy source again and again especially when lifes homeostasis has gone awry; when society, security, peace and safety, freedom, health and welfare are at risk. Lifes events bring people back to this axiom even if they have drifted far away. LOVE - DWELLING IN THE ESSENCE OF YHVH Pause here and carefully consider that the scriptures (1 John 4:16) teach that to dwell in LOVE is to live in YHVHexisting in the very essence of YHVHand by this dwelling in LOVE, the very divine essence of the divine (YHVH/LOVE/LIGHT) will emanate from the dweller. This is the highest level of perfection. When one dwells in the essence of YHVH/LIGHT/LOVE the attributes of that essence (divine LOVE) inevitably spring forth from the being of the dwellerlike luscious fruit. I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. John 15:1-5 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. Acts 17:28

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Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 1 Thessalonians 1:3 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 1:14 What can be learned from the above scriptures is that Faith has its roots in hope; hope has its roots in relationship; and relationship has its roots in LOVE. Therefore, faith and hope emerges from the bowels of LOVE. In other words, LOVE builds Relationships; Relationships build Hope; Hope builds Faith (trust); Faith pleases YHVH. The greatest among this trio is LOVE (1 Corinthians 13:13) for it is the foundation on which hope and faith is built. Furthermore, LOVE never fails. It is true that the scriptures state that without faith, one cannot please YHVH, but this also means that without LOVE (the invisible foundational element that produces faith) one cannot please YHVH (Romans 13:10), for faith is an outgrowth (byproduct) of LOVE. Faith requires belief in the IS of YHVH and that a relationship with YHVH is possible and that it unequivocally yields great dividends (Hebrews 11:6). But without faith it is impossible to please him..: Hebrews 11:6 When faith is weakening it indicates that an individual is abandoning their hope. When one abandons hope, it indicates a failing relationship; a failing relationship indicates the absence of LOVE. Why? Because, ultimately, Love never fails... 1 Corinthians 13:8 This is why John (a great writer on LOVE) could say not of us (1 John 2:19). He knew that LOVE never failed and if an individual left the faith, the relationship of said individual with the divine and his children (the church), then truly LOVE was absent and such a one was never a part of the body of Mashiyach anywayLOVE never fails, falters or disappears. YHVH/LOVE is eternal. Johns logic coincides with Apostle Pauls logic, but goes on to imply that faith is the fruit of LOVE. Faith (like fruit) is a process and not always obviously present,

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THE BY-PRODUCT OF DIVINE LOVE YHVHs divine plan (TDIC) included filling the world with his LOVE by sending forth LOVE possessing ambassadors and influencers to both exhibit LOVE behaviors towards others and to proselytize as many people as possible who would in turn exhibit and replicate the same divinely moral and loving behaviors. This cycle was intended to repeat itself exponentially until the world was filled with YHVHs LOVE. YHVHs TDIC provided a way for many sons and daughters to be adopted who would then acquire this same spiritual genetic makeup via spiritual transferencestaying spiritually connected to the vinethe life (LOVE) source (John 15:4; 14:16-17, 21, 23, 15). For a tree graft to be successful, the genome must be fundamentally similar. Thus, YHVH designed it such that the required common genome comes via all being baptized into one body (1 Corinthians 12:13) by that one self-same, identical Spirit. This is the main way believers abide in the vine (dwells in YHVH). Apostle Paul said, For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: Romans 8:15-16 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. 6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Galatians 4:5-6 (An expanded discussion on proselytizing and adoption can be found in Chapter 4.) Optional or Mandatory Sometimes, one gets the impression in modern times that wanna be Mashiyach-like believers think that possessing LOVE is merely a feeling or thought and does not translate into bearing the fruit of LOVEthat is, Mashiyach-like behaviors towards both the just and the unjustand that bearing fruit is optional. But true LOVE possessors will have acts of LOVE (fruit); they will sacrificially give of themselves, even to the point of giving their life for YHVHs children, if need be. Otherwise, non-fruit bearers will be destroyed. Fruit simply distinguishes between true LOVE possessors and those who do not possess divine LOVE. Recall what Yahushua said,

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...Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away John 15:2 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Matthew 3:10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire Luke 3:9 Fruit is what identifies the tree (Matthew 7:16, 20). One need not study the words people say to determine their nature (divine or carnal), because people can say almost anything but an individuals actions (over time) are what tell the whole story, this is what identifies the tree, the type of person they really are. John wrote this, There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 19 We love him, because he first loved us. 20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. 1 John 4:18-21 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 1 John 5: 2-3 And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. 6 And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment,

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That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it. 2 John 1:6 Matthew wrote this, Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Matt. 22: 36-40 Mark wrote this, And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. 31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. Mark 12:30-31 Luke wrote this, And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. 28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. 29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. 33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, 34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. 36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was

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neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? 37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. Luke 10:27-37 The central (axiom) command here is to LOVE. The tri-directions of this single command will be covered in Chapter 3. But herein, the above scriptures define who ones neighbor is; a neighbor is unlikely the person living geographically next door, or ones favorite friend or ones favorite relative, per se. Ones neighbor is the individual who is quite destitute, even an outcast, who is in need of a helping hand, i.e., less fortunate individuals. Mashiyach taught that LOVE was more about the acts of LOVE than about thoughts and feelings. HE said, LOVE thy neighbor as thyself, which meant to actively do something about the needy situationto be neighborly, to LOVE. Mashiyach clearly said Go, and do thou likewise. Therefore, LOVE is much more than a thought or a rhetorical (thinking/meditative) command. LOVE is a this-worldly action command, to be literally displayed in human reality. Perhaps one should recall the parable of the talents where Yahushua said, For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods ... But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money ... Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. 26 lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. 29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Matt. 25:18-30 It is also quite obvious from scripture that LOVE is to be possessed beyond cognition and rhetoric. The possessor must yield fruitexhibit and yield by-products or the possessor will be removed from the vine (John 15:4), cut down (Luke 3:9), discarded and the possession taken away (Matthew 25:18-30). When YHVH (and reiterated by Yahushua) gives a commandment it is not optional, it is mandatory. And possessing LOVE and producing fruit is just thata commandment. It is not so much about claiming possession as it is about what one does with said possession. In fact, fruit

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(acts of righteousness/LOVE) is the proof of possession (Hebrews 12:11; James 3:18; etc.) and oh, what a possession LOVE is. Yahushua frequently preached and practiced the intended application of the first and greatest commandment. He blatantly expressed that the second commandment was inextricably linked to the first commandment, for Mathew wrote, Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments. Matt. 22:37-38 In other words, if a believer can grasp, embrace and practice commandment one (Deuteronomy 10:12) then commandment two (Leviticus 19:18, 34) is the advanced and progressive step that follows and brings veracity to commandment one. How can one say (1 John 4:20; 3:17) that they love YHVH (whom they have not seen) and not love the brethren (YHVHs children whom they have seen)? Adopting/complying with commandments one and two, makes the rest of the Ten Commandments a non-issue since they are under the extrapolated umbrella of commandments one and two (James 2:8; Romans 13:10). A LOVE filled being will have no desire to transgress against YVHV, self or others. In this way Yahushua essentially merged the first and second commandments into one by focusing on the single key operative verb found in both LOVE. The only difference between the first and second commandment was the direction and priority of the action verb with a very fine line between the two, if any. In other writings (e.g., Johns epistles), there appears to be little if any separation between the two such that a plural use (as found in the gospels) is expressed in a singular way. This is explored in more detail in Chapter 3. In conclusion, it can be deductively concluded from the scriptures that LOVE is the creative and power source that facilitated creation and what holds the universe together. And it is LOVE that will bring to pass the culmination of all things; and it is LOVE that can truly make a difference in individual lives as well as the collective whole. Part of the culmination of all things includes the function and process of global evangelismmore on this ahead.

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INTRODUCTION It is not enough to know about the core essence/substance of YHVHthat YHVH is LIGHT/LIFE = YHVH is TRUTH = YHVH is LOVEone must also know and apply the purpose for this divine essence/substance. This chapter will explore and expound on just that, an expanded look at the divine will of YHVH, his divine essence and how it is to be applied in a believers daily life. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS The Ten Commandments have survived millennia and have certainly been integrated within culture, literature and society on many fronts. It is the moral bedrock for most modern civilizations, whether admitted or not. And, it is embraced by the three major religions of the world to one degree or another (Christianity, Judaism and Islam) representing nearly three (3) billion +/- followers. However, the axiomatic directions embedded in the Ten Commandments are less obvious than as delineated by Mashiyach and his apostles as recorded in the New Testament. Moses wrote, You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. Deuteronomy 5:7-10 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them upon your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on

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the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Matthew 5:44-45 Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments. Matthew 22:37-38 Luke wrote, If you love those who love you, what credit is that for you? Even sinners do that Luke 6:32-38 John wrote, My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friendsthis is my command: Love each other. John 15:12-17 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:34-35 From the above scriptures one should be able to ascertain that Yahushuas new commandment was a renewed focus, a new perspective of an old commandment, the Ten Commandments, with the focus being on LOVE, its application and the key to gaining the ability to keep the whole law. Finally, not only will LOVE actions be proof of LOVE possession, but it is also the proof of Discipleship, it is hinged upon an applied possession of LOVE, i.e., observable LOVE actions/behaviors.

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ANALYSIS OF THE NEW COMMAND A closer and more careful analysis of scriptures reveals that the action verb LOVE is to be applied and channeled in three major directions: 1. Love for/towards YHVH 2. Love for/towards Others 3. Love for/towards the Self This can be substantiated by carefully examining these scriptures: Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments. Matt. 22:37-38 As can be clearly seen, LOVE is the central (action verb) command (axiom) that is to be applied/obeyed/displayed in three major directions, 1st - towards YHVH, 2nd towards others (neighbor) and 3rd - towards the self (Briggs, 1994). The priority direction, of course, is Love for and of YHVH. The second priority direction is Love for and of others. The last priority direction is the Love for and of the self, which guides the believer how to appropriately display Love towards others, the individual as well as the collective whole. YHVH

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unbalanced love of (and for) self, too far in either direction, causes psychopathology. Too much self-love in one direction leads to what can be called narcissism, for the lack of a better accepted globally understood term. This path follows the deeply self-centered carnal aspirations. It pursues the world, i.e., the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life, with unacceptable energy to the neglect of others. This path is instigated by Satan to snare and destroy an individual and runs contrary to the instinctual well balanced social beings humans were created by YHVH to be. Another direction relative to self-love is too little self-love. This leads to what can be called self-loathing, eating disorders, suicide (the death wish) and the like. Without proper and balanced self-love, one may not even seek soul salvation, let alone spiritual maintenance, the survival of the species, etc., etc. Ironically, and as can be seen, if one goes too far in either direction it can lead to damnation. Thus, the only prescription is balance, a balance that is best achieved through proper spirituality, which can be learned from the scriptures and then put into practice in everyday life. Yes, the Bible teaches self denial (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23), even martyrdom, if need be (Acts 1:8; Matthew 10:39; 16:25; Mark 8:35; Luke 9:24; 17:33; John 12:25; Revelation 12:11), preferring thy brother (Romans 12:10; 14:15, 21; 1 Corinthians 8:11, 13; 1 Thessalonians 4:6; James 2:15; 4:11; 1 John 2:9-11; 3:10, 14, 15, 17; 4:20-21), laying down ones life for the brethren (John 10:11-13, 15, 17-18; 15:13; 1 John 3:16) and so on. But to expand these teachings beyond their intended meanings and applications leads to psychopathology and beyond what is implied in scriptures. Even Mashiyach made efforts to preserve his own life (John 10:39) and even taught his disciples (and others) to do the same, which the Apostles heeded, by the way (Matthew 2:13; 10:23; 24:16; Mark 13:14; Luke 21:21; Acts 14:4-6; 2 Corinthians 11:33; Revelation 12:6). It is pointless to lay down one's life untimely and unnecessarily (John 10:39; 2 Timothy 2:13) for to do so is to deny the divine purpose and significance of the self (Mark 8:36) and its intended relationship to and with the whole (the "body"), i.e., a vessel of edification (1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Colossians 2:19; Ephesians 4:16; 5:29), guided by the Biblical definition of LOVE (1 Corinthians 13). The Apostles said things like take heed unto thyself (Luke 21:34; Acts 20:28; 1 Timothy 4:16) and used the nurturing of the bride (wife) analogy (Ephesians 4:16; 5:28; 1 Peter 3:7) that was to be conducted and modeled after appropriate and balanced self-love (nurturing). In other words, when self-love is properly developed and proportionately balanced it yields a healthy, balanced and acceptable righteous life/livinga love that not only tolerates but promotes love for YHVH and for others above self-centered aspirations, but not to the neglect and destruction of the self as a living soul that is a co-heir with YHVHs children and the divine (Romans 8:17; Galatians 3:29; Titus 3:7; Hebrews 1:14; James 2:5). NOTE: The pursuit of martyrdom as promoted by some religious groups, like radical Islamists, or Jim Jones, etc is off the mark. Martyrdom is not something to be sought, or self initiated, but if it should come, it is to come from sources outside the self and for Mashiyachs name sake and YHVHs children. And should it come Mashiyach taught that with YHVHs power within the believer, they can face death and overcome it (Acts

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1:8; Revelation 12:11), but Mashiyach was NOT promoting the pursuit of it. Mashiyach epitomized the proper perspective and application of LOVE. LOVE should be the core essence and axiom of the believers being (see axiom drawing above), just as it is the very essence of YHVH in Yahushua. Nothing less will do. This is the reason why an applied possession of LOVE is proof (Matthew 22:16; John 13:35; 2 Corinthians 8:4-15) of Discipleship and proof that one actually possesses LOVE. After all, LOVE is the essence of Yahushua, for YHVH was in Mashiyach reconciling the world unto himself. The absence of applied LOVE negates any claim (1 John 4:20-21) that a person is Yahushuas Disciple or that they actually possess LOVE. Discipleship is all about becoming like the master. And an examination of Mashiyachs behaviors speaks loudly and clearly that YHVH was truly in Mashiyach. Mashiyach truly exhibited LOVE, he practiced what he preached and Mashiyach taught that the entire law and the prophets rest upon the truth of applied LOVE. In other words, LOVE is an action word that must be a functional and an operational possession. As illustrated in the diagram above, the scriptures teach that LOVE should be directed towards YHVH, self and others. However, since LOVE involves both cognitive and relational elements, then one must first have knowledge about YHVH in order to make a cognitive choice to LOVE YHVH. Furthermore, having LOVE towards YHVH is unique in that it requires an element and level of faith not required with LOVE towards self and others. Since YHVH is not physically seen one must therefore believe in and LOVE YHVH by faith. But interestingly, the scriptures emphatically teach that the way to test the veracity of ones claim of LOVE towards YHVH is by analyzing the behavioral evidenceLOVE actions/reactions towards others. We love him, because he first loved us. 20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. 1 John 4:19-21 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? 18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. 19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. 1 John 3:17-19 Thats easy to love my neighbor, one may be thinking. Undoubtedly the Jews thought the same thing since most Jews had Jewish neighbors (brothers). But

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Mashiyach clarified and defined the question of, Who is my neighbor/brother? in this way. Luke wrote, And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. 28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. 29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. 33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, 34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. 36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? 37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. Luke 10:29-37 It is quite obvious that Yahushuah was teaching that LOVE requires appropriate actions towards ones neighbor but said action does not qualify if it is done expecting a returned favor or merely reciprocating kind treatment received. This also applies to charity actions shown towards natural kin or spiritual relatives. Why? Because said actions do not define LOVE. LOVE behaves beyond what comes natural via the carnal depraved Adamic nature. Charity actions must be done expecting nothing in return and proffered to unlikely candidates. Consider the following scriptures to strengthen this point. Matthew wrote, Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Matthew 5:23

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Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. Matthew 18:21 Luke wrote, But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. 29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also. 30 to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. 31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. 32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. 33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. 34 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. 35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. 36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Luke 6:27-36 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! 2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. 3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. Luke 17:1-4 As hard as this truth may be to follow, Yahushua Mashiyach practiced what he preached. Remember when he reached out to his betrayer, Judas, who signed his death warrant; or when he forgave those that crucified him (his killers who were actually putting him to death); or when he forgave those that abandoned and denied himall very difficult actions of LOVE. It is always more difficult to LOVE (actions of charity) those who cannot return a favor; or to LOVE (help and embrace) outcasts of society; or to LOVE (forgive) your enemies. But said actions are the emblem (proof) of LOVE.

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Job knew that he was guiltless before YHVH by the way he had behaved prior to losing everything and enduring great suffering at the hand of Satan. He said this, because I rescued the poorand the fatherlessthe man dying blessed me; I made the widows heart sing. I put on righteousness as my clothing; justice was my robe and my turban. I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame; I was a father to the needy; I took of the case of the stranger Job 29:11-17 (NIV) And he also said this, If I have denied justice to my menservants and my maidservantsIf I have denied the desires of the poor or let the eyes of the widow grow weary, if I have kept my bread to myself, not sharing it with the fatherlessbut from my youth I reared him as would a father, and from my birth I guided the widowif I have seen anyone perishing for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a garment and his heart did not bless me for warming him with the fleece from my sheep, if I have raised my hand against the fatherlessI could not do such things. Job 31:13-23 (NIV) HOW TO ACQUIRE THIS DIVINE LOVE This divine LOVE does not come by way of natural birth (nature) or mere social learning (nurture/environment). It is acquired via a new birth (spiritual birth) that facilitates development of a new, inner, godly, spiritual nature. This new birth, a gift from YHVH, is promised to them that enjoin the Messianic Covenant (see Disciples of Christ Volume Two, Briggs, 2007). It is not acquired through philosophy and vain deceit. It is not something acquired through scholasticism, or any other form of religious philosophy development, or studying or, engaging in discussions thereof. It is a spiritual experience and an endowment via a divine venue, a spiritual infilling evidenced by glossalalia. Notwithstanding, the carnal nature (human nature) still exists and wars against the spiritual nature (divine nature). Therefore, divine assistance, cognitive training, submission to the Holy Spirit through prayer, and discipline, with regards to the LOVE commandment of YHVH, in particular, helps the believer yield to, exhibit and give supremacy to the spiritual nature rather than the carnal nature. The Spiritual birth (Spirit infilling) circumcises the heart, the carnal nature (Deuteronomy 10:16; 30:6; Jeremiah 4:4; Colossians 2:11-14) and by remaining in (walking in) the Spirit (the light) one keeps the carnal nature mortified (Romans 8:13; Colossians 3:5; 1 John 1:7; Ephesians 5:5; John 12:35).

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Apostle Paul wrote, This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. Galatians 5:16-17 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. 12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. Romans 6:10-13 Apostle Peter wrote, Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul. 1 Peter 2:11 Apostle James wrote, From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? James 4:1 Furthermore, the scriptures that teach that the Spirit in a believer will produce fruit in the life of a believer, what is often called the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:2223), it is interesting to note that LOVE is listed first and that all the other eight fruit that follow seem to coincide with the definition of LOVE proffered to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 13:4-8). This is but another scripture proof that one acquires LOVE via

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the focus for evangelical churches rests upon the salvific moment and far too little time and effort is spent on truly helping covenant enjoiners apply LOVE in everyday life, the essential elements of retaining/maintaining salvation and living in and doing the will of YHVH. LOVE vs. HATE - & - MASHIYACH vs. ANTIMASHIYACH The absence of LOVE also directly relates to anti-Mashiyach. An anti-Mashiyach is often thought of as a specific evil person who will one day arrive on the scene and deceive the world, ushering in the end of times. However, this is not how John explained it in his epistles and in the gospel of John. A closer examination reveals something more remarkable than is often considered. Trying to follow Johns logic can be challenging but a slow careful read and reread helps. For a starting point John indicated these basic premises: 1. YHVH first LOVED US (Believers) (1 John 4:10, 19; 3:1) and did so via the sending of his only begotten son (not only son) Yahushua Mashiyach who was obedient to YHVHs will by laying down his own life, being buried, rising from the dead, spending 40 more days with his disciples opening their understanding of the Kingdom and then taking his broken body and shed blood to heaven as the atonement and redemption for all mankind. 2. Believers in return LOVE YHVH which means that Believers LOVE YHVHs child (Yahushua Mashiyach) as well (1 John 5:1). 3. Believers must also LOVE all of YHVHs children (adopted children, all believers), not just one child (Yahushua Mashiyach) (1 John 4:11; 3:1). 4. LOVING YHVH and carrying out his commands is proof that a person LOVES the children of YHVH (1 John 5:2). 5. Obeying YHVHs commands is proof that a person LOVES YHVH (1 John 5:3). 6. LOVING YHVHs children (brothers/sisters) as Mashiyach LOVED his disciples (and humanity) is the sole commandment of the New Covenant (2 John 5-9; John 15:12). With the above premises established there are other elements that must be discussed, the opposite of LOVE. John uses the word hate and the word antiMashiyach relative to people who may at one time have been thought to be believers but are now engaged in behaviors and teachings that are opposite to how Mashiyach taught or behaved. Therefore, an anti-Mashiyach (Greek: anti-christos - transliteration) is anyone who opposes Mashiyach or who behaves and speaks directly opposite to how Mashiyach behaved or spoke. Below are Johns premises regarding anti-Mashiyachs (antiMashiyachs): 1. The Spirit of antiMashiyach has been at work since the Apostles day (1 John 2:18; 4:3).

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2. Many anti-Mashiyachs have already come and will continue to come (1 John 2:18). 3. Anti-Mashiyachs come from within the family of believers (1John 2:19). 4. Anti-Mashiyachs tells lies in general and also spread lies concerning Mashiyach (1 John 2:20-27). 5. Anti-Mashiyachs do not listen to (or obey) the message of believers (1 John 4:6). 6. Anti-Mashiyachs do not remain in what they heard from the beginning (1 John 2:22-27). 7. Anti-Mashiyachs deny that Yahushua is the Mashiyach (1 John 2:22). 8. Satan, the devil, is certainly an anti-Mashiyach. But John does not stop here, therefore it is incredibly important to expand these premises and follow the path to where John is taking the believer. 1. If a person says they LOVE YVHV and does not LOVE the brotherhood, he is a LIAR (1 John 4:20). 2. If a person is a LIAR they are an anti-Mashiyach for Mashiyach is truth and speaks only truth in all purity (1 John 2:21-22). 3. If a person does not LOVE his brother he is not a child of YHVH but a child of the devil (1 John 3:10), an anti-Mashiyach. 4. If a person does not do what is right, he is not a child of YHVH but a child of the devil (1 John 3:10), an anti-Mashiyach. 5. Every spirit that does not acknowledge (covenant with) Yahushua as come in the flesh is not from YHVH and is the spirit of anti-Mashiyach (1 John 4:3) 6. If a person does not remain in the Son, even in the Father and his promise, even eternal life which comes from the covenant enjoinment process, they are anti-Mashiyach (1 John 2:23-27). The final extension of Johns teaching on this subject is the most critical part of all since it goes beyond critical thought and into the dimension of the applied, the real crux of the Kingdom of YHVH. 1. The definition of LOVE comes from Mashiyachs behavior, that he laid down his life for the believers (1 John 3:16; John 15:13). 2. This same definition applies to believers, that believers ought to lay down their lives for the brethren (1 John 3:16; John 15:12). 3. The definition of LOVE is more than words or tongue, but is to be an applied concept validated with actions (in purity/truth) that specifically identifies giving and sharing of material possessions (alms) with believers in need (1 John 3:17-18; 4:20-21). 4. Mashiyach promulgated this applied teaching (a doctrine of Mashiyach) in the beginning (Matthew 25:31-46; John 15:12-13). 5. James confirmed this teaching in his writings (James 2:14-17).

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When reading the teachings of Mashiyach, found in Matthew 25 (verses 31-46), it can be clearly seen that Mashiyach fully intended to infer that charitable behaviors administered to the least of the brethren, or the absence thereof, is the same thing as doing it unto Mashiyach. And why should it not? Are not the least of the brethren children of YHVH and co-heirs with Mashiyach? By exhibiting charitable behaviors to the least of the brethren one is rewarded with eternal blessings. Conversely, the absence of these charitable behaviors brings an eternal reward of eternal punishment. There are no exceptions. And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. 6 And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it (LOVE). 7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antiChrist. 8 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 2 John 1:5-9 Finally, there are several conclusions that must be drawn, summarized and reviewed. 1. Yahushua is the Mashiyach, YHVH with us, the promised seed (singular) that would fulfill all things and open the door to all who hear, believe, enjoin the Mashiyachian Covenant and remain in the doctrine of Mashiyach. Those that do not believe and do not obey but deny this, are anti-Mashiyachs (1 John 4:14; 5:20; etc.). 2. Whoever LOVES YHVH also LOVES YHVHs child (Yahushua Mashiyach, see 1 John 5:1) and YHVHs children (adopted co-heirs, believers, see 1 John 5:2-3; 4:21) and if not they are anti-Mashiyachs. 3. Whoever LOVES YHVH keeps his commandments (John 15:12), which is summed up by LOVING believers just as Mashiyach loved his disciples and humanity and if not they are anti-Mashiyachs (1 John 4:21; 3:10). 4. This LOVE only comes from YHVH (1 John 4:7; Romans 5:5) and is shed abroad into a believers heart by enjoining the Messianic Covenant and being sealed by YHVH (Ephesians 3:13-14; 2 Corinthians 5:5). 5. The scriptures defines LOVE as charitable behaviors administered to others especially the least of the believers and if said behaviors are absent in a believers life said believer is an anti-Mashiyach and never belonged to the body of Mashiyach in the first place (1 John 2:4-6, 9-11; 3:17-18). 6. One of the main reasons why most people will be shocked on judgment day is because they were deceived into thinking that expanding a carnal kingdom

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(building larger church buildings and getting bigger crowds, etc., yet neglecting the physical needs of others, especially those of the household of faith) was doing YHVHs will. Preaching/spreading the gospel is only one portion of YHVHs will. 7. The two main functions of the church are to administer its spiritual wealth with the world by preaching the truth of the gospel to the world (Mark 16:15) including the edifying the body of Mashiyach through its five-fold ministry and other gifts (Ephesians 4:11-13) AND to administer to the physical needs of others especially to the brethren (Galatians 6:10), locally first and then abroad. 8. The true original purpose for tithing was not for building temples, church buildings, etc. but for supporting the work of the ministry and the poor (see Disciples of Christ Volume Five). Severe misappropriation of Kingdom funds happen everyday in churches all around the world due to false teachings on the subject. 9. This is the reason why the unsaved Cornelius was unknowingly building a memorial in heaven, because of his prayers and alms giving (charity). YHVH saw it and even dispatched an angel to make sure this devout (Gentile) man would be included in the Mashiyach Covenant. There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. 3 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. 4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. Acts 10:1-4 Many Apostolic Pentecostals spiritualize giving to the poor and thereby omit, deny and/or overlook the truth concerning literal/physical assistance that should be administered to the economically disadvantaged (the poor). Mashiyach truly meant, taught and practiced giving alms to the poor and the disciples continued this practice. The coming and birth of Yahushua Mashiyach embodies and promotes a divine paradigm shift that was to redirect humanity onto a renewed path; a path originally intended for Israel and eventually all of humanity; a path of humility and servitude; a path of action that reaches out to sinners, to help the poor, the needy and the sick (Matt. 20:26-28; 9:12). This renewed path of humility and servitude is defined as greatness (Luke 9:48); conversely, the pursuit of wealth, power and prestige is not only carnal but a path that will end in emptiness (Luke 1:51-53; 12:15-21). Notwithstanding, if wealth and power is obtained with a pure heart (or has been acquired) it is to be used for the benefit of and given to the poor and needy, that is, if perfection is to be acquired (Matthew 19:21). Furthermore, giving must be done with humility, even secretly (Matthew 6:1-4). But do not worry, because Yahushua observes giving from an equitable perspective (Mark 12:41-44) and HE will reward those that are truly charitable. Somehow, the bulk of

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believers have forgotten this Mashiyachian teaching--but together this can be changed and the Church (the body of Mashiyach) can get back on the narrow path (Matt. 7:1227). Imagine being in the shoes of less fortunate fellow Mashiyachians should guide people in their giving? (Matt. 25:34-46 and Matt. 7:12) If a believer can perceive this concept, they will grasp that Mashiyach was teaching (Matt. 7:12-27) a summary on the whole Law and the Prophets. Charitable and gracious words are not only meaningless without aligned actions (behavior) but actually determine a believers eternal status. Therefore, in review, the responsibility of the existing Body of Mashiyach is twofold. First, it is to share its spiritual wealth--the Gospel of Hope and scriptural wisdom and knowledge--with hungry unbelievers and believers alike. Second, it is to share its individual and collective non-spiritual wealth with less fortunate others and especially members of the Body of Mashiyach via collections, distributions and sharing. Remember, a person's wealth is not solely comprised of money earned or saved, but also includes his/her knowledge, possessions, skills, and so on. The Apostles knew and believed that the churchs dual purpose on earth was so important (it was truly the mind of YHVH) that they delegated this social church responsibility to (significant) holy men equipped with the talents and skills to do so as a way to avoid neglecting both the vital responsibility of charity and the ministry of YHVH's word (Acts 6:1-7). This duty was not assigned to the Preachers, per se, but to gifted and holy ecclesiastical administrators, even though two of them became quite notorious (Stephen and Phillip). It is likely that no teaching of Mashiyach and of his disciples is more violated among wealthy nations than this one. More will be written on this subject in Disciples of Christ Volumes Four and Five. THE IMPORTANCE OF OBEDIENCE Obedience is critical for numerous reasons. Consider the following: Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:19 Without LOVE (the axiom) and the tri-directional actions (fruit) of LOVE, an individual can hardly be considered a true believer. To teach or to say otherwise is to teach contrary to the teachings of Mashiyach. Beware of becoming an antiMashiyach.

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INTRODUCTION This chapter will build a bridge between Causation, Divine Will, Divine Purpose (Divine Teleology), and global evangelism, as yet another purposive advancement of the divine illumination continuum (TDIC). Global evangelism is inextricably linked to the divine continuum of LOVE (an integral part of the TDIC) directed towards lost humanity, which is the key to sustained global evangelism. This will also be examined. However, just as one need not understand quantum physics to turn on a light switch and benefit from an engineered flow of electricity that immediately powers up the light when a light switch is turned on, neither does one need advanced YHVH-ological understanding to be engaged in global evangelism. For example, it was not advanced theology that brought about the Topeka, Kansas or the Azusa Street revivals. Global evangelism (often called revival) occurs by the observance of simple YHVH-ordained principles that in turn can and should yield greater understanding. YHVH has always used the foolish things (1 Corinthians 1:27, 21) of this world to confound the wise and to bring about divine occurrences among humanity. Nonetheless, note further that sustained global evangelism can occur when greater understanding is acquired. When one truly understands the TDIC as it relates to the divine continuum of LOVE and embraces it via participation (doing), only then can one be linked to and be found doing the Will of YHVH. The absence thereof produces an under-a-bushel theology/religion. Kingdom work is not a religion of convenience. It is a take-up-thy-cross religion. It is the permanent removal of the bushel to let ones light (YHVHs light in a believer) shine. It was not convenient for Mashiyach to suffer; it was not convenient for Mashiyach to be bruised beyond recognition; it was not convenient for Mashiyach to bleed; it was not convenient for Mashiyach to be nailed to a cross; it was not convenient for Mashiyach to die. Therefore, it is Satan that constantly works to seduce believers away from the inconvenient cost of participation, from being a part of the TDIC, to prevent YHVHs will from being done on the earth as it is in heaven via Mashiyachs body, the church. Thus, it is important to remember that the many things discussed herein are not really useful/helpful until AFTER a solid foundation of LOVE is laid/acquired in a believers heart/life and YHVH begins to open said believers understanding. As already indicated above, having a firm foundation of LOVE coupled with an understanding of how LOVE relates to the divine will of YHVH is the key to sustained 79

global evangelism. It is the divine will of YHVH that the earth be filled with his LIGHT/TRUTH/LIFE/LOVE, i.e., for HIS KINGDOM to COME ON EARTH as it is in HEAVEN. Without the foundation of LOVE, which is the energy/power source and the true driving force (causation) that underpins evangelism, efforts for global evangelism dwindle and a drifting away from Mashiyach-like methods and intentions begins. But, with LOVE in the soul, coupled with an understanding, one can employ the same methods used by Mashiyach and gain identical if not greater results than experienced by Mashiyach himself (greater works than these shall ye doJohn 5:20). Furthermore, with infused LOVE in the soul, an individuals divine focus and purpose will be sustained. Global evangelism and making disciples is the will of YHVH and a command that, when obeyed, has a dual outcome. First it fills the earth with YHVHs name, light, truth and love in/by/through Yahushua Mashiyach and second, it enlarges the body of Mashiyach. The more believers on the planet, the brighter the light of YHVH shines (through and around us). It has always been the will of YHVH to fill the earth with his light (life, truth, love). Evangelism is the will of YHVH for every believer, period. Whatever a believer can do to make his/her light (not darkness) shine is walking in (doing) the will of YHVH and is walking in the light as he is in the light (1 John 1:7). As shown in Chapter One above, the universe was caused and because it was caused, there was a reason, a purpose for this causationthe essence of teleology. This purpose is directly linked to global evangelism. Within the counsels of the foreknowledge of YHVH, YHVH preplanned the entire culmination of all things prior to creating the universe, starting with Logos, then onward to creation of the worlds, then onward to the creation of humanity, then onward to the fall of man (Adam and Eve sinning in the Garden of Eden), then onward to the unfolding of the preplanned, yet secret, salvation method that would incorporate an illumination continuum spread over millennias of snippet prophetic utterances, the leading and guiding of individuals and nations, until Yahushua finally came, died, was buried, resurrected, spent 40 additional days on earth teaching/training (enlightening) his disciples and then ascending to heaven some 2,000 years ago, soon to returnthis basic summary is called the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Acts 2:38-42). Obedience to this gospel teaching (message) was/is the method by which humanity can be reconciled back to YHVH. This suffering that Yahushua suffered, even unto his death on the cross (Hebrews 2:12; 5:9), was HIS main purpose/cause (John 12:27; 18:37) for coming into human reality, which was also the ultimate expression/revealing of YHVHs LOVE towards humanity (Ephesians 2:4; 5:2; Revelation 1:5; John 3:16; 15:13; 2 Peter 3:9; 1John 4:10-11,19). Everything else was incidental to it. This was the next to the last greatest (2 Corinthians 4:4; Hebrews 1:3; Colossians 1:15) self-revealing (illumination) of the divine (1 Corinthians 13:12). The bride revealing will be the grand finale (Revelation 21:9-27). Just as Yahushua modeled how to apply LOVE towards the divine and others in like manner, believers, children of light (John 12:36; 1 Thessalonians 5:5), should in turn direct their endowed divine LOVE towards others (1 John 4:11; Mark 16:15), becoming

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The cornerstone and primary example is Yahushua Mashiyach. He demonstrated how the shepherds (leaders) in YHVHs Kingdom must behave, The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheepI lay down my life for the sheep John 10:11-18 Of course hirelings care nothing for the sheeponly the money. As proof, when the wolf comes, a hireling abandons the sheep who then scatters because of the wolf. True kingdom leaders will defend the sheep even to their own death. Why would Yahushua or kingdom leaders lay down their life for the sheep? Because of LOVEthe universal divine axiomMashiyach forsook his own ambitions to take the path of humility, servitude and sacrifice. He passionately desired for YHVHs will to be done and for YHVHs kingdom to come on earth as it was in heaven. This path required that Mashiyach invest in the twelve and lay down his life for them. Mashiyach laid down his life for his disciples in two ways. First, he preferred them over himself by serving them, although he was royalty, by investing in them for years rather than seeking his own potentials, by allowing his disciples to increase while he decreased, by protecting them, not considering his own protection needs, and so on. Second, he gave up his own lifebecoming the lamb slainso their sins, and that of the whole world, could be forgiven, giving them eternal life. Bishops, pastors, deacons and the saints are to conduct themselves in the same manner. Not an easy task and an extremely vulnerable way to traverse through life. However, this is the only path and manner of conduct that facilitates a tremendous nurturing and life giving environment that can foster and sustain true world evangelism. Apostle Paul said this about the Kingdom of YHVH, For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Romans 14:17 This definition of the Kingdom was given in the context of relational issues within the body of Mashiyach. In other words, with divine LOVE in the soul and knowing that YHVHs goals are not earthly, then one realizes that preserving peace and salvation is more important than a certain view or opinion. Why fuss, fight and argue over temporal issues? The important issues are eternal spiritual matters.

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13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way. 14 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. 15 But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. 16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of: 17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. 18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. 19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. 20 For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence. 21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. Romans 14:13-21 Apostle Paul felt it more important to lay down his life (set aside his own views and practices) for his brothers in order to maintain good brotherly relations because he believed it far more important than pursuing his own ambitions, thoughts and ideas. Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. 8 But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. 9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. 10 For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; 11 And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died? 12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ. 13 Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend. 1 Corinthians 8:7-13 The main focus of Pauls writing here is not about whether it is okay to eat meat or not, but about the relational issues, attitudes and acts of LOVE towards other Kingdom Priests. And the word offend here refers to causing to sin. Any behavior directed towards or impacting upon any Kingdom Priest is the same as doing it unto Mashiyach. This is not a novel idea, since Mashiyach himself taught this principle. Apostle Matthew wrote,

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And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40 The above was said within the context of a very applicable and intriguing teaching. Below is the full context. When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? 38 saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? 39 saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. 41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 For I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: 43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. 44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? 45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. 46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. Matthew 25:31-46 Clearly, Mashiyach taught that we are to treat every Kingdom Priest (1 Peter 2:9), from the very least to the greatest, as if it were Mashiyach himself in need. Because on judgment day, this is exactly how Mashiyach will review and judge our actions here on earth. There will be no exceptions. This concept has its roots in the words spoken by Isaiah (Isaiah 58) under the anointing of YHVH. Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. Yet they seek me daily, and

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delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God. Wherefore have we fasted, [say they], and thou seest not? [wherefore] have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours. Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as [ye do this] day, to make your voice to be heard on high. Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? [is it] to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes [under him]? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD? [Is] not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? [Is it] not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward. Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I [am]. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity; And [if] thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness [be] as the noonday: And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. And [they that shall be] of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, [from] doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking [thine own] words: Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken [it]. Isaiah 58:1-14 If the outside world knew that this kind of charitable treatment existed among a brother/sisterhood, how hastily would many onlookers want to become a part of YHVHs Kingdom. Unfortunately, this is often not the case and many are wounded and driven away by the ones that have received the commandment to LOVE. Apostle Matthew wrote, Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

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So what is our light that should shine? Is not light a byproduct emanating from a central source of energy? If so, then what is the believers core energy source? That is right, LOVE. This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 1 John 1:5-7 YHVH is light. And YHVH was in Mashiyach. Therefore, the Holy Ghost in the spirit-filled believer is an earnest possession of YHVHs light. And, thus, Mashiyachly behaviors are the byproducts of that energy source exhibiting outward and good works directed towards others. Either the world sees this light or it does not. It is either because we choose to let it shine or we choose to hide it under a bushel or because the light is not in us. Apostle John wrote, Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth. 9 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. 10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. 11 But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes. 1 John 2:7-11 Once again, proof of possession of this light is appropriate behavior exhibited towards others. Finally, Apostle Paul ruled out meat and drink as being part of the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom is not physical or carnal in and of itself. It is metaphysical. The focus is spiritual. However, this does not negate the impact spirituality has and should have on behavior and on the physical world in which one lives. But, what is important to remember regarding this truth is that priorities must be kept crystal clear. More on this in Chapter Five. III. Understanding Potential Candidates LOVE behaviors, of course, immediately bring the following discussions to the fore. What kind of people will be attracted to this light?

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But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 1 Corinthians 1:23-29 It is YHVHs plan that HE would select those people who are humble and weak to fill and build his kingdomthose who would be most attracted to it and those in the greatest need. This truth can be clearly seen in the teachings and ministry of Mashiyach. Matthew wrote, And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them: 31 Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel. Matthew 15:30 It is quite obvious who came to see Mashiyach and why these people were attracted to Mashiyach. More importantly, the church (both members in particular and collectively) is to be the embodiment of Mashiyach here on earth. Read below for several more examples to drive home this valuable point. But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. 13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Matthew 9:12-13 Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: 5 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

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Matthew 11:4-6 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. 10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. Matthew 22:9-10 Mark wrote, When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Mark 2:17 Luke wrote, But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? 31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. 32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Luke 5:30-32 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. Luke 4:17-19 So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. 22 And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. 23 And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges,

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And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. Matthew 4:18-20 When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false. How do you know me? Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Phillip called you. Then Nathanael declared, Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel. Jesus said, You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You shall see greater things than that. John 1:47-50 And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. Mark 2:14 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. Matthew 9:9 Of course, there are a thousand and one applications to this principle, but it is up to the reader to learn and understand this principle and then apply it to people and circumstances in the local community where the reader lives. V. Understanding Your Environment Yahushua well understood that Israel desired freedom from the hand of the Romans. HE knew the Jews longed for a Mashiyach who would restore all things. And, even though most Jews yearned for a Mashiyach, they did so from both a carnal (physical) sociopolitical perspective as well as from a religious perspective. Although Mashiyachs coming was predominately spiritual in nature, this, however, mattered little to would-be followers at first, but in time, that would change. Consider the following political and social context,

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Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, 6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Matthew 2:1-6 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. Luke 1:5 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, 2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. Luke 3:1-2 Yahushua was able to capitalize on this knowledge of the contextual political and social environment to seek out and gain candidates for discipleship. In other words, the soil had already been prepared long ago, the seeds had already been planted and the fruit was ripe and ready to be harvested. IV. The Key Foci to Reaching the World As we examine the actions and lifestyle of Yahushua Mashiyach we are able to collect and formulate what his priorities were and the pitfalls he avoided in his mission to evangelize the world. 1. Mashiyach focused on the Twelve

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Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. Luke 9:1-2 Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. Luke 9:16 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? Luke 9:18 And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover? Mark 14:12 And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. 17 And in the evening he cometh with the twelve. 18 And as they sat and did eat... Mark 14:16 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, Luke 22:45 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus

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himself drew near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. Luke 24:13-16 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. John 3:22 b) Crowds were merely byproducts of his work, mostly because they marveled at the healings and miracles they saw and/or because of the food they ate. In other words, crowds come and go for a multiplicity of reasons. And a focus on crowds will divert the Kingdom Priests attention away from their most important assignmentmaking disciples, to turn them into productive Kingdom Priests. The end goal for every believer is to become an active and productive Kingdom Priest that will in turn replicate himself/herself, a vital role needed to fill the earth with YHVHs LOVE/LIGHT, the pure will of YHVH, HIS kingdom coming on earth as it is in heaven. This end goal is well beyond what most believers are encouraged to do. Most end up being a pew warmer with intermittent small tasks assigned to help the machine run smoothly and intermittently invite someone to church or some church function. But YHVH wants and expects much more from every believer. By staying focused on the divinely assigned task of discipleship training, the work of YHVH will be accomplished. Crowds Coming But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea, 8 And from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and from beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him. 9 And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him. 10 For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues. 11 And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God. 12 And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known. Mark 3:7-12

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Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. 27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. John 6:26-27 Crowds Going From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. John 6:66 Crowds Coming And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan. Matthew 4:25 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Luke 12:1 Getting Away From the Crowds Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. Matthew 8:18 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a

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mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. Matthew 14:22-23 Crowds of Women Who Ministered Unto Yahushua And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: 56 Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children. Matthew 27:55 There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome; 41 (Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem. Mark 15:40-41 And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. 56 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment. Luke 23:55-56 Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles. Luke 24:10 Mixed Crowds And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. Luke 23:27

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And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. Luke 23:49 c) The Twelve Disciples had no where else to go since they had chosen a new vocation. The general public would come intermittently, but the twelve were dedicated to learning and ministering alongside Yahushua. Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. 69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. John 6:67-69 2. Mashiyach did not focus on wealth, power or fame As shown earlier, Mashiyach rejected tempting opportunities for personal wealth, power and fame. Granted, gaining wealth, power and fame can be very tempting for any person, but yielding to it will divert you away from the divine mission of evangelizing the world. It causes an imbalance in your Tri-Directional actions of LOVE. The focus shifts towards self-love. These temptations can come in many forms. Mashiyach utilized several techniques to avoid further temptations. First, he avoided the homeownership fiasco by finding shelter wherever it could be found. And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. 20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. 21 And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 22 But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead. Matthew 8:19 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

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Luke 12:22-23 When people donated to his ministry, and they did, And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, 3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. Luke 8:2-3 Yahushua had Judas hold and manage the funds that came into his ministry. For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. John 13:29 This was true even though Judas was a thief. Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? 6 he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein. John 12:6 There will be more discussions on this in Chapter Five. 3. Mashiyach did not focus on physical temple buildings In Chapter Five, the reader can find a more indepth examination on this subject. In summary, Mashiyach was not interested in Temples, Church Buildings or Large Auditoriums. He was interested in people. 4. Mashiyach did not focus on political alignment

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INTRODUCTION The reason why it is so difficult for modern ministers and churches to facilitate sustained global evangelism includes the inability to adopt, grasp and apply the Leaven principle which is inextricably linked to the keeping of true LOVE within/at the core of the soul and that of the people they influence. Carnally organized groups of people (often called churches) and their leaders have the traditional temple pride and the my kingdom attitude. This distracts both the modern ministers and their followers (constituents). Even Mashiyach faced this mind set among his own disciples (prior to Pentecost), not to mention the complications that often emerge as a result of the human pursuit of greatness. But Yahushua was not interested in filling earthly temples with people or developing a large church congregation to support his ego or his ministry. His focus was on the broader view, his Fathers will, the eradication of darkness from off the earth by bringing light into darkness and filling the earth with YHVHs LIGHT/LOVE. Therefore, in modern times nothing less than a major paradigm shift will break ministers and people free from the shackles of the temple building mindset/paradigm and help transcend them into the divine approach that will facilitate a true, end-time, global harvest. One scriptural truth that all church leaders should keep in mind is this. When YHVH started HIS new covenant church, as recorded in the Book of Acts, he did not start it in a physical temple. Even most of the forerunner work and preparation work (prepare ye the way of the LORD) was done outside of the temple. YHVH made sure that HIS church would be born outside of the temple, according to the instructions given by Mashiyach to his disciples (Luke 24:49), so that it aligned with the Zion (the City of David) paradigm. YHVH poured out HIS Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, not in the temple in Jerusalem, but in an upper room in or near the City of David section of Jerusalem. Additionally, each major outpouring of YHVHs Spirit recorded in the Book of Acts indicates that the event occurred OUTSIDE of the temple. In fact, even in modern times, every major outpouring of YHVHs Spirit around the world (an event of thousands) happened outside of a temple (or church building). If the modern church is going to engage with and be a part of an end-time latter rain outpouring of YHVHs Spirit, each spiritual leader will have to abandon the temple building paradigm and adopt a new paradigm.

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BUILDING TEMPLES Building houses, buildings, etc., began as a human physiological need, a need for protection from the elements, wild beasts, etc. This house building culture/instinct began with Cain, the earths first city builder and the rest is history. He expanded beyond the basic physiological needs to meet the needs of advanced civilization, e.g., farm buildings, storage buildings, trade and commerce buildings, etc. This culture eventually reached Babel (after the flood) when humanity took house building to a new level, to protect themselves against YHVH, a breach of divine will. One can even find this human habit/need among the sons of the prophets (2 Kings 4:38; 6:1-4) when they felt the need to enlarge the gathering place where they lived/met together with Elisha. It seemed at first that Elisha was hesitant, but in the end he agreed to go and join them in the effort. Even Solomon understood that a man-made/built house was off the mark when it comes to the divine. The purpose for the structures/houses humans build is quite different than the temple YHVH wants built. YHVH wanted a house/building for his NAME. YHVH does not need protection from the elements or wild beasts, etc., HE made them. In fact, as Solomon well knew a human structure could never house YHVH anyway. After all the earth is YHVHs footstool, how could a speck (Solomons Temple) house YHVH? Nonetheless, this human, carnal need for physical buildings is still being projected towards YHVH when it is clearly off the mark. YHVHs intention for a name representation is now fulfilled/represented in the earth by and through earthen vessels made without hands. Many more temples can be simultaneously built (well in access of 5,000 at a time) by YHVH infilling earthen vessels (human believers) with HIS Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). This temple-building issue was something Yahushua also dealt with even among the twelve. The first genuine reaction the disciples had on the mount of transfiguration was to suggest let us make three tabernacles. After all, it was good for us to be here. They wanted to shrine their experience and keep (hoard) it all to themselves. But this kind of behavior is counterproductive when it comes to divine will, global evangelism. And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. 3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. 4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. 6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. 7 And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. 8 And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus

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only. 9 And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead. Matthew 17:1-4 And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them. 3 And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. 4 And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus. 5 And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 6 For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid. 7 And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. 8 And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves. 9 And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead. Mark 9:2-9 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. 33 And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. 34 While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. 35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. 36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen. Luke 9:28-36 It is quite obvious from both scripture and history that the Jews (living in a religious state) were tightly linked to their temple. It was an intricate part of their daily life.

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And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. Luke 2:42-47 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read. Luke 4:16 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; 46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. 47 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, 48 And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him. Luke 19:46-48 This magnificent structure, from a humanistic perspective, evoked great national pride among the Jews towards their Temple. And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! 2 And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. Mark 13:1-2 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, 6 As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. Luke 21:5-6

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And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. Matthew 24:1 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. 20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? 21 But he spake of the temple of his body. 22 When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said. John 2:19-22 However, sad to say, the Temples meaning and purpose was long lost by the time Yahushua arrived on the scene. In Yahushuas day the temple had become more about pride, commerce, ritualized liturgical practices, etc. than about filling the earth with YHVHs name. And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, 14 And found in the temple scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; 16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. John 2:13-16 The Jews (including the disciples of Yahushua) were so enamored with the beauty and greatness of the temple they failed to recognize the greater than the temple was among them, Yahushua Mashiyach, for YHVH dwelled in Mashiyach, not buildings made with hands and would soon dwell in many other humans in earnest. But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple. 7 But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. Matthew 12:6-7

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But Solomon built him an house. 48 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, 49 Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest? 50 Hath not my hand made all these things? Acts 7:48-50 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25 Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; Acts 17:24-25 The scriptures delineate that Mashiyachs physical body was the Temple of YHVH and that the physical body of Spirit-filled believers (post Pentecost) would also be the Temple of YHVH. The physical temple was to be a thing of the past. The new focus was not on the physical temple in Jerusalem, but on Yahushua Mashiyach, the TEMPLE of YHVH and within believers collectively. Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. 20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? 21 But he spake of the temple of his body. 22 When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said. John 2:19-22 This misunderstanding of the New Temple Concept was even used against Mashiyach at his death trial. And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying, 58 heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands. Mark 14:57-58 Most typology teachers and those believing in Mashiyachs fulfillment of the law believe that the old temple practices were merely a type of future spiritual meanings and applications. The old was to be a thing of the past since a new age (dispensation) was

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being ushered in beginning with the rending of the Jerusalem temple veil. This rending represented the body of Mashiyach being rent (sacrificed), providing all men everywhere direct access to YHVH through a new High Priest, Yahushua Mashiyach and without the need for a physical temple made with hands to resume former temple practices. And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. Luke 23:45

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. 16 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. 17 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth. 18 Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood. 19 For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people, 20 Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you. 21 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. 23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. 24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: 25 Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others; 26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself 28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. Hebrews 9:15-28

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This may be shocking for some. In fact, some people may utter, How then will we have church? Precisely. The old paradigm cannot understand the new paradigm. One must abandon the old to embrace the new and enter therein. But, the reader may then suggest that in other scriptures there seems to be a physical temple in heaven. Again, that is only true if one is looking through the glasses of the old paradigm. Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: Revelation 3:12 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: Revelation 7:15 And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. 2 But the court which is without the temple leave out... Revelation 11:1-2 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail. Revelation 11:19 And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. 16 And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped. 17 And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. Revelation 14:15-17 And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: 6 And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles. 7 And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.

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And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled. Revelation 15:5-8 From the above scriptures it may appear that there is a contradiction, but only to the Old Testament thinker. The New Testament thinker will clearly see that the below scripture provides clarification as to why Revelation 21:22 says there is no temple, even if many other Revelation scriptures seemingly indicate that there is one. But when one considers the many other non-Revelation scriptures above, relative to identifying Mashiyach as YHVHs temple not made with hands, the revelation begins to unfold. There seems to be five different ways the temple in heaven is defined in Revelation, but after careful analysis, the scripture is not describing five different temples but five descriptions of one temple, but not in the traditional sense. The descriptions are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. temple which is in heaven. his temple, the ark of his testament temple of the tabernacle of the testimony temple of heaven from the throne YHVH and the lamb are the temple

Now, consider these additional examinations. 1. 2. 3. 4. What is a throne? What was/is the ark of his testament? What is the tabernacle of the testimony? What was the mercy seat?

The reader should quickly begin to form a correlation and similarity by answering each question. A throne is a seat, a royal seat. And, the ark of his testament and the tabernacle of the testimony are synonymous. It was the box that held the tablets of stone (the Ten Commandments), the bowl of manna and Aarons rod that budded that was placed in the Holiest of Holies, behind the veil. But here is what brings it all together. The Mercy Seat was the covering/lid of the ark of the testament. This seat was where the High Priest would bring blood to sprinkle upon it one time per year for an annual covering for the sins of Israel. YHVH would then come down to visit Israel and if the blood was acceptable, HIS wrath would be changed to mercy. YHVH would hover above this Mercy Seat and speak out from above it. But in heaven, where the true mercy seat exists, from which Moses used to model the OT ark of the covenant after, Yahushua Mashiyach brought his own shed blood there and sprinkled it upon the Mercy Seat (YHVHs throne in heaven) to eternally, once and for all, atone and cover all past, present and future sins of/for faith believers/doers. And then, Mercy himself, the lamb, the fourth-day light, the day star, sat down upon it (the Mercy Seat, YHVHs throne) to

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rest from all HIS work so that on the seventh day all faith believers/doers can join HIM in that eternal rest. The veil was rent in twain from top to bottom so that all faith believers/doers can boldly gather around/before HIS throne (mercy seat) to become one, being filled with divine LIGHT/LOVE, YHVH being all in all, when Mashiyach becomes (or is finally seen as) the Omega in YHVHs reality. This is why no one except the High Priest, one time per year, could enter beyond the veil because the mercy seat was symbolic of YHVHs will being done on earth as it was in heaven. But it was not clear in O.T. times (Hebrews 9:8). It was still being seen/understood through a glass darkly. The fourth-day light, the day star was not yet visible. But when Yahushua, who was both the lamb and the High Priest, who brought the lambs blood (his own) to the Mercy Seat (YHVHs throne) in heaven, then he made it known (fully disclosed) to HIS disciples. Thus, as a result of Yahushuas sufferings and His obedience thereto it made him perfect/worthy to both sit on the throne (mercy seat) in heaven and to one day open the books (Hebrews 5:8-9; Revelation 5:2-5). What great LOVE, nothing can compare. And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done. Revelation 16:17 So, the voices and angels, etc. coming out from the temple of heaven are actually emerging out from YHVHs throne (mercy seat) from where only one sits on the throne, YHVH in Mashiyach (the Lamb). As with the ark of the covenant in the OT tabernacle/temple, cherubims (angels) hovered (were placed) around/above the mercy seat with their wings spread out over the mercy seat, towards each other/the center. Such as it is literally in heaven. The throne indicates YHVHs central command center, the axiom from which all the universe receives its life source and direction; and toward which all of creation directs its worship and praise. After all, there is no sun or moon there, for YHVH in Mashiyach (the Lamb) is its LIGHT. And, YHVH will be all in all, meaning that the Holy Citys/the New Jerusalems (the bride of Mashiyach/the church) glory/brightness/LIGHT is actually coming from/emitting from YHVH dwelling in each and every saved believer as a conglomerate, a corporate wife/bride, the body of Mashiyach, the church. Ironically, after Mashiyach ascended, the disciples went back to their old temple habits, just like Peter went back to his fishing profession until Mashiyach drew him away again, back to being a fisher of men. It seems that they did not know any better or that habits are hard to break. Some never got beyond this stumbling block nor broke free from this shackle. And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen. Luke 24:53

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But the temple would soon slip through their fingers with no instruction from the divine to reconstruct it there in Jerusalem, or anywhere else on the planet, for that matter. Its absence would force a paradigm shift. Of course Mashiyach frequented the temple while on earth, so as to reasonably blend in with the culture (OT traditions), but more importantly it was a place to find potential candidates for the upcoming initiation of the Kingdom of YHVH as well as a place to train his disciples. But, Mashiyach also showed them how to break free from the temple by going out into the communities to minister, to teach, to heal and to deliver, modeling Melchisedecs order. Mashiyach never gave one command to build another physical temple, synagogue or church, even though he expected his disciples to evangelize the world. One would think that with such a monumental task, certainly there would be a need for church buildings, training and instructions (commands) to build, etc., but one never came. Why? Because the new paradigm (testament) would be different and would not require physical church buildings (temples, etc.), the physical temple paradigm was a thing of the past. The new focus would be on the abstract and on investing in people. Why? Temple building requires too much time, energy and funds. Besides it cannot and has not kept up with the population growth nor could it keep up with the kind of global evangelism YHVH desires. In fact, there are only a few incidents found in scripture that disclose divine instructions regarding the building of a physical temple (church buildings). The first one came to Moses in the form of building an Old Testament Tabernacle (which was an elaborate systems of tents). And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. 3 And this is the offering which ye shall take of them; gold, and silver, and brass, 4 And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair, 5 And rams' skins dyed red, and badgers' skins, and shittim wood, 6 Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense, 7 Onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod, and in the breastplate. 8 And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them. 9 According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make it. Exodus 25:1-9 Later, King David, through his son Solomon, desired to build a more permanent house for the name of YHVH.

Then David said, This is the house of the LORD God, and this is the altar of the burnt offering for Israel. 2 And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God. 3 And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the joinings; and brass in abundance without weight;

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Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David. 5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death. 6 Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD God of Israel. 7 And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God: 8 But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight. 9 Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days. 10 He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever. 11 Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee. 1 Chronicles 22:1-11 And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David. 2 And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying, 3 Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet. 4 But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent. 5 And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name. 1 Kings 5:1-5 Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where the LORD appeared unto David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. 2 And he began to build in the second day of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign. 3 Now these are the things wherein Solomon was instructed for the building of the house of God... 2 Chronicles 3:1 Thirdly, Cyrus was directed to rebuild the temple. There are scriptures that reveal temple reparations, but no other significant building or rebuilding commands. 117

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He shall build an house for my name 1 Chronicles 22:10 However, on an annual occasion, YHVH did visit the Tabernacle briefly during the annual atonement offering event, but that too has been abolished by Mashiyach. And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them Exodus 25:8 And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel. Exodus 25:22 And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the vail before the mercy seat, which is upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat. 3 Thus shall Aaron come into the holy place: with a young bullock for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering. 4 He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the linen breeches upon his flesh, and shall be girded with a linen girdle, and with the linen mitre shall he be attired: these are holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, and so put them on 15 Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, that is for the people, and bring his blood within the vail, and do with that blood as he did with the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it upon the mercy seat, and before the mercy seat: 16 And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. 17 And there shall be no man in the tabernacle of the congregation when he goeth in to make an atonement in the holy place, until he come out, and have made an atonement for himself, and for his household, and for all the congregation of Israel.26 And he that let go the goat for the scapegoat shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward come into the camp. 27 And the bullock for the sin offering, and the goat for the sin offering, whose blood was brought in to make atonement in the holy place, shall one carry forth without the camp; and they shall burn in the fire their skins, and their flesh, and their dung. 33And he shall make an atonement for the holy sanctuary, and he shall make an atonement for the tabernacle of the congregation, and for the altar,

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For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Romans 14:17 Obviously, since the physical temple in Jerusalem was destroyed nearly two millennias ago, YHVH has certainly not been too worried about being homeless nor overly concerned with its rebuilding, in fact there is no new mandate to build another physical temple or to rebuild the destroyed temple. And, this temple absence has not caused YHVH to be absent from among his people, since he now places an earnest portion of his spirit within believerstemples made without hands, earthen vessels, believers/doers. In this manner YHVH is building his temple. Think not that building physical houses/temples is YHVHs plan for Royal Priests, for if it was YHVH would have not only provided a model blue print, as he did Moses, but HE would have also included instructions/commands to do so. Although most ministers and ecclesiastical church leaders fundamentally agree with this, ironically, they do not really believe it since they do not practice it. More and more and larger and larger temples are being built around the globe and certainly not according to any uniform standard of construction that can be found in the scriptures. In spite of a Kingdom Priests carnal inspiration to build more and/or larger physical buildings made with hands, YHVH does not withhold or stop HIS temple building project. YHVHs temple building project will get done one way or the other, with or without the physical building projects that far too many Kingdom Priests focus on. But so much more could be accomplished if this time, energy and funds were employed more towards YHVHs temple building project. Physical temples made with hands restrict and prevent the spiritually natural expansion of the leaven approach. The pure leaven approach is not micro-manageable, and should not be. YHVHs church needs more of a hands-off approach. But this does not relinquish the continued need for discipleship. Those who focus on physical temple building will miss out on the end-time world revival because they will be too busy building physical temples and micromanaging saints and counting numbers. This author was able to develop a start-up organization from zero employees to over 140 employees in just four and a half (4.5) years that provided over 70,000 treatment hours per year, the largest Behavioral Health program in his state. Half this growth was accomplished by using only three small rooms in his home. The main reason why the organization was moved was because the city was concerned about the level of activity out of the home in its current dual zoning. Otherwise, the original facilities could have handled much more growth using the without walls approach. The early church used this approach quite successfully and so could any modern congregation. It is a matter of training/learning and thinking outside the Jewish/Catholic box. Inspiration and growth does not in and of itself sanction a project to be divine. One could truly argue that the Tower of Babel planner felt inspired as did all the inspired followers/builders. But this did not sanction the work. In fact, YHVH saw that their

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inspiration and determination was almost invincible, from a human perspective. One must be careful of the source of inspiration. Often, great Biblical men have mistaken their zeal and inspiration as from divine origin. Even King David felt inspired to count (number) the people, but it was not divine inspiration, it was actually Satanic inspiration. (1 Chronicles 21:1-17), but he did not know this until a third party (Prophet/Seer Gad) brought it to his attention. The difficulty with abandoning the Old Testament philosophy for many, if not for most, would be overcoming the loss of pride that comes with my kingdom and then discovering that the true requirements demand a more intense, intimate and vulnerable leadership, care giving and training style. However, the sustained long-term results of embracing the new plan of YHVH would be earth shattering. YHVH wants his Kingdom Priests to focus on discipling people beyond the salvific moment (the covenant enjoinment process/moment) to raise up more royal priests to assist in the discipling of the next generation of disciples infinitum. It is not the ordained task of clerics to hoard, count and build bigger barns. If that is what a kingdom priest wants, that is all that a kingdom priest will get. However, YHVH will get HIS temple built whether vessels of honor or dishonor are employed (Romans 9:21; 2 Timothy 2:21). Physical temples and the temple mentality locks ministers and people into a mindset and behavior that paralyzes people, preventing them from functioning in the world as YHVH had intended. This immobility and ineffectiveness is Satans plan. Focusing on physical buildings causes believers to fail the similar test Mashiyach faced in his temptations. Satan offered all the kingdoms of the world (buildings, prime property, real estate, etc.) but as tempting as it was, it was not YHVHs plan. Worshiping YHVH and him alone was far more important (1John 2:15-17) than any earthly kingdom. All physical church buildings, homes, etc. will be burned up and pass away so why invest so heavily into something that is so temporal and has so little eternal value (actually no value). YHVH is far more concerned with the welfare of his children, both their spiritual and physical daily needs. And, scripture stresses that believers should be likeminded. Therefore, what really needs to be seriously considered is this. Brothers and Sisters in Mashiyach around the world are virtually starving to death, yet Europe and America spend multiplied millions of dollars/euros on church buildings and building expenses, all for what? They will be burned up and pass away anyway, yet fellow Brother and Sisters suffer around the world virtually unnoticed. Where is the LOVE focus and balance in that? Read more about this in Disciples of Christ Volume Four and Five. BECOMING LEAVEN So then, what is the Kingdom of Heaven (Kingdom of YHVH) like? What is the New Testament Approach to Evangelism?

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Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. Matthew 13:33 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. Luke 3:20 What is to be learned from Yahushuas analogy (parable) above? Leaven (yeast) is a subtle eukaryotic microorganism classified in the Fungi kingdom that secretly works its way throughout an entire batch of dough, slowly yet exponentially, starting from a very small amount. Remember, Yahushua started his earthly ministry with twelve disciples and finished his earthly ministry with eleven Apostlesa very small band of men as compared to the population of the then known world. However, this simple principle produced a large religious phenomenon in the world that still exerts influences in literature, politics, economics and society to this day and all without physical church building programs. That was a much later development closer to the Catholic era. Unfortunately, this principal was not fully adhered to and as a result religion became corrupted and the momentum was lost. Mashiyach practiced this principle for obvious reasons. Too much public exposure and popularity would expedite his death. So, Mashiyach kept the lowest profile possible. Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ. Matthew 16:20 And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it. Mark 9:30 Popularity also brings unnecessary criticism.

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Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. Matthew 15:2 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? Matthew 15:12 At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat. 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day. Matthew 12:1-2 And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners? Mark 2:16 And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? Mark 2:18 Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem. 2 And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault. 3 For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. 4 And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables. 5 Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands? Mark 7:1-5

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And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them. 30 But the scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? Luke 5:29-30 Of course Mashiyach used these moments as teaching moments. The fact that he was in Israel, a very religious and receptive nation to religious teachings, was certainly helpful in some ways but unhelpful in other ways. As part of discipleship training, Mashiyach frequently drew his disciples away from the temple and out into the communities where they could really minister to and reach the masses. This principle can even be found within his parables. Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. 10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. Matthew 22:9-10 So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. 22 And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. 23 And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. Luke 14:21-23 The above phrase that my house may be filled is not referring to filling physical Temples, Church Buildings or Large Auditoriums with people. Even though Mashiyach could have easily done so, he was not interested in that. Never once did he command or teach on the construction of new temples, synagogues or churches for his new religious movement. He was interested in people. He started his earthly ministry with twelve men and ended his earthly ministry with eleven. Many ministers today would call that a failure. But his failure produced not only salvation for the eleven but made it available for the whole world and which caused his teachings to spread across the globe.

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If, however, one is a temple builder they possess short-term thinking, self centeredness, and a my kingdom mentality. Such leaders rob themselves and others of the simple mathematical multiplication effects the Leaven principle will produce. Yes, one may develop their own small little kingdom but they will not have kept Mashiyachs command nor executed the will of YHVH. The temple builder approach will not keep abreast with population growth let alone evangelize the world. The 20th century Apostolic Pentecostals have already had enough time to evangelize the world if they had only employed the simple Leaven principle, but sad to say, the world remains unevangelized. Take a look at a few mathematical extrapolations to strengthen the point.
Number of Trainers 1 12 144 1,728 20,736 248,832 2,985,984 35,831,808 429,981,696 5,159,780,352 x x x x x x x x x x Number of Disciples Being Trained 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 = = = = = = = = = = Number of Potential New Trainers 12 144 1,728 20,736 248,832 2,985,984 35,831,808 429,981,696 5,159,780,352 61,917,364,224

As can be easily seen, if just one person obeyed the will of YHVH by making disciples of just twelve men throughout his life time and could successfully convey the need to replicate YHVHs will to each successive generations of disciples thereafter, then within just 33 years over 61 billion people could be discipled (allowing 3.5 years for each new generation training cycle). In fact, if every Apostolic Pentecostal minister of YHVH currently on the planet would focus on training just two disciples in his life time, 20 billion people could be discipled in just 60 years. But to do this, each King-Priest (leader/trainer) must give his life for his disciples. His focus must always be on his disciples, to love them, to support them, to feed them and to protect them in every way so they will have the strength, training and knowledge to develop the next generation of disciples. Not only does building physical temples, churches and programs distract KingPriests away from the true task set before them it breaches the power of the Leaven Principle and slows true church growth. Imagine trying to build enough churches to accommodate the above extrapolated church growth curve? It would be too expensive, too time consuming, too distracting and too costly. Besides there are plenty of existing buildings and homes that can be commandeered intermittently if/when needed for special occasions, small groups or even intermittent (annual) convention style meetings. And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest 126

eat the passover? 13 And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him. 14 And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 15 And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us. 16 And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. Mark 14:12-16 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Acts 2:1-2 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. Acts 2:42-47 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. Acts 5:42 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. 15 Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house. Colossians 4:14-15

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Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, 2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: Philemon 1:1-2 A my kingdom focus is truly a great temptation that can only be overcome by the recognition of the temptation itself, by prayer, by the word of YHVH and by dedication and submission to the will of YHVHa willingness to take up ones cross and follow Yahushua. Remember, Mashiyach overcame this temptation to help believers overcome. Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. Matthew 16:24-25 Remember, Mashiyach was not distracted by the crowds, by a my kingdom thinking, by money, by fame or by popularity. This is not saying that he did not minister to the crowds, but he was more interested in completing the very important divine task of fully discipling his Twelve. Mashiyach knew that the completion of this task replicating himselfwould be the completion of the first phase of world evangelism. Does this mean that YHVH has not saved sinners in spite of the flawed modern-day use of physical church buildings? To the contrary, but the use of physical church buildings has confined, reduced and nearly stalled the kind of global evangelism YHVH intended. It is only this authors prayerful hope that current church leaders will grasp this much needed truth and implement it full scale before it is too late. REVISITING THE GREAT COMMISSION With a clearer understanding of YHVHs Kingdom, revisiting what is often called The Great Commission and the surrounding conversations would be appropriate. 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

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sheep. 18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. 19 This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me. 20 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? 21 Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? 22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. 23 Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? 24 This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. 25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen. John 21:15-25 Mashiyach drilled home the point to Peter the importance of staying focused on Kingdom duties. He was to feed the lambs and the sheep and not to run away from his calling and be drawn back to his fishing profession like a hireling. Mashiyach wanted him to become a good shepherd who would give his life for the flock. Not an easy task for Peter. The demands, the persecution, the fear of death, etc., relative to being an Apostle, would all be issues Peter would face and since he had the tendency to revert back to his fishing profession as an avoidance and self-protection mechanism, Mashiyach pierced him to the soul. The two significant points, among many, that Mashiyach was driving home here was 1) Focus on feeding Yahushuas lambs and sheepwhich was his new divinely called vocation and 2) Follow Yahushuawillfully taking up his cross to follow Yahushuato the death, for nothing less would do and nothing else mattered. Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. 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

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every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. Mark 16:14-20 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 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. 50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen. Luke 24:44-53 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:16-20 Without going into lengthy YHVH-ological discussions on the definition of the gospel and what the Apostles actually preached and practiced regarding the gospel (that is more fully discussed in Disciples of Christ Vol 3.), a focus on the material relevant to this discussion is necessary. The key elements to note are: 1. 2. 3. 4. Mashiyachs command to go into all the world Mashiyachs command to go into all the world to preach Mashiyachs command to go into all the world to preach the gospel Mashiyachs command to go into all the world to preach the gospel to every creature 5. Mashiyach opened their understanding

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process, is the only approach that can truly keep abreast with (and exceed) the growing population rate. If building churches were part of YHVHs will, it certainly would have been included in the New Testament. But there is no record anywhere of one single temple building (building temples or synagogues) project in the New Testament. In fact, the synagogue was a place Paul went to evangelize, like a public square, because he knew unsaved Jews would be there. He was not interested in bringing people to the temple to get saved, but to go there to find unsaved Jews to bring them out. So where does this temple building habit and mentality come from? As already indicated building kingdoms is part of the carnal nature. As stated earlier, the first genuine record of this can be found in Genesis with Cain then later at the building of Babel. Much later in human history, the constructing of the OT Tabernacle and Solomons Temple can be found, albeit its original purpose (spiritual lessons) was/is severely misconstrued by the Jews. In modern times, it predominately comes from Romanism and trickle-down Romanism. Finally, group psychology, which every gathered group experiences, is another subconscious euphoric phenomena experienced in a group setting. People think, feel and behave differently in a group context than they do in a very small group or one-on one setting. For this reason, what people think, feel and behave like in the large group (over twelve, not including the moderator) is virtually impossible to take home with them when they exit the group. What is required is two-way dialogue and that can only be done successfully in groups twelve or smaller. This is why the preacher is often perplexed by the ratified acquiescence of the group that does not seem to go beyond the temple doors and out into the community. A large group cripples, immobilizes and debilitates listeners and causes them to depend on the preacher and the group to do their job. YHVH wants more than euphoria. YHVH wants an active, fruit bearing, holy nation of royal priests where each priest is engaged in Kingdom duties (Briggs, 2007). The temple concept prevents this from happening. In fact, the end time harvest will pass by the temple builders, for they will be too busy building their own little kingdoms.

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Chapter -6Overcoming the Temptations of Traditions

INTRODUCTION The previous chapters may have been a little shocking, unnerving, non-traditional, scary and maybe even irritating. Good, that was the intention. But of course shock therapy is only good if new habits can be formed replacing the old ones. And the new habits must also be embraced with heart felt conviction or reverting will inevitably occur. Therefore, this chapter is dedicated to exploring ways to permanently over come the temptations of the traditional physical temple building paradigm, made with hands. RECOGNIZING THE TEMPTATION The first step to overcoming a temptation is to recognize the temptation itself. Without acknowledgement that the temptation is real then overcoming it will not occur. When Yahushua was faced with the lure of wealth, power and fame, he recognized it for what is was and only then was he able to address the temptation and overcome it. It is human nature to desire wealth, power and fame but a divine nature takes up a cross, denies the carnal nature (and its goals) and follows Yahushua. It is the divine nature that says, thy kingdom come, thy will be done. Subjugating the carnal nature, as the reader already knows, comes via prayer, fasting and putting YHVHs word in their heart and esteeming the riches of Mashiyach as being for greater than temporal things or riches. It is important to say that, although temple building is not identified in scripture as a direct sin against YHVH, it is quite clear that it is certainly not the will of YHVH for modern times. There are plenty of more appropriate alternatives than the wasteful engagement of temple building. Why build buildings for YHVH when he will not live in them? Why build temples YHVH will not preserve? Why build temples for YHVHs name when there are far more temples already made without hands with his name on them, temples where he already dwells (right now) and many more empty temples already built ready to be commandeered? The leaven approach will fill the earth with YHVHs name. Now that is the will of YHVH. The Jerusalem temple was only a spiritual lesson for the Mashiyach Kingdom. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 In the midst of the street of it, and on 133

either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: 4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. 5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. Revelation 22:1-5 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads. Revelation 14:1 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. 13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelation 3:12-13 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: 5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: 6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: Romans 1:1-6 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Acts 19:5 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Galatians 3:26-27

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At water baptism the name Yahushua Mashiyach is invoked over the candidate whereby adoptees (new born babes) will bear the name of YHVH. And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. 4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Acts 19:3-5 It is here, at water baptism, that YHVH places his name on believers and fills the earth with his name. After all, that was the intention of the one and only physical Temple of YHVH that did exist on earthto build a house for the name of YHVH and a place to speak out from. YHVHs new covenant temple is mobile and bears HIS name and speaks out to the world, the words/light of YHVH. Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days. 10 He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever. 11 Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee. 1 Chronicles 22:1-11 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. Romans 9:17 Be reminded that YHVH now has many temples on the earth spreading and representing his name. These temples are his followers and are not physical buildings made with human hands. His name is placed upon people so that YHVH will fill the earth with his name. The disadvantage of a physical building is that it cannot go out into the earth and propagate YHVHs name and it is ludicrous to think that people can or will build enough physical temples to accommodate the number of temples made without hands that already bear his name and those that will bear his name in a sweeping world-wide revival. But a

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living temple can go into all the world, to every nation and to every creature to herald the name of YHVH and find new temples in which YHVH can dwell in and place his name upon. And, the gates of hell shall not prevail against this lively (lively stone built), mobile and advancing temple. God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25 Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; Acts 17:24 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 2 Corinthians 6:16 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. 1 Corinthians 3:9 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus

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Christ. 1 Peter 2:4-5 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. Ephesians 2:19-22 Each believer is one more building block (lively stone) used by YHVH to complete HIS temple building project and it is NOT about a physical building/temple that is made with hands. THE CULMINATION OF YHVHs PLAN Without going into great detail here, it is prudent to mention that as a bride bears the name of her husband so will the bride of Mashiyach bear YHVHs (in Yahushua) name. It is the church that is the bride of Mashiyach and the church is comprised of people (believers), not buildings, who bears the name of YHVH and worships her husband. In fact, the scriptures reveal that the Holy City is the Bride of Mashiyach, the jewel of God. Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him. 29 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled. John 3:28 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. 8 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. 9 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb... Revelation 19:7-9

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And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 21:2 And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. 10 And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, Revelation 21:9 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Revelation 22:17 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Ephesians 5:23 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. Ephesians 5:25-27 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Ephesians 5:32 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we,

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And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Hallelujah; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: 2 For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. 3 And again they said, Hallelujah. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever. 4 And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Hallelujah. 5 And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. 6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Hallelujah: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. 7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. Revelation 19:1-7

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He compares the natural (carnal wife-old Jerusalem) to the spiritual (heavenly wife-New Jerusalem). The illustration (above on the previous page) shows that the temple of YHVH is comprised of a chief cornerstone a foundation and a house (body) that sits on the foundation. This is the temple of YHVH that YHVH lives in and is building one lively stone at a time. And since the temple is comprised of a collection of members in particular, i.e., Mashiyach, Apostles, Prophets and the rest of the body, YHVH lives in his corporate body (temple) as well as in each member individually. YHVH DOES NOT dwell in physical church buildings or temples made with hands. CONCLUSION It makes no sense to waste precious time, energy and money on building something that YHVH is not interested in, not dwelling in and will not preserve. Do not the scriptures say, The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. 2 Peter 3:9-10 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. 2 Peter 3:11-13 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. 11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. 14 If any man's work abide which

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Goal 2: Establish a discipleship training program comprised of both theological teachings and practicums. 2. Establish reasonable Objectives to reach your Goals. For example, one may set the following Objectives: Objective1: Find two men willing to commit to a three and a half year discipleship training program whom the reader will support in everyway. Objective 2: Find Biblically sound materials relative to establishing the doctrines, teachings and commands of Yahushua Mashiyach; create materials where other materials are deficient or incomplete; establish practicum objectives and outcomes. 3. Establish reasonable Strategies to reach your Goals Strategy1: Interview potential disciple candidates until target is met. Strategy2: Start creating (or search for) literature sources and create a three and half year syllabus with Planned practicums relative to the training materials that will help establish and replicate the execution of YHVHs willthy kingdom come, they will be done. Practicums can include going into the communities to visit, pray, heal, deliver, feed, encourage, support the poor and needy and practice sharing the word with others. Dear reader, be determined to stick to this plan, pray daily about it and force faithful execution of the plan daily. Ask YHVH to help reveal the master plan and give strength to yield to YHVHs will and not the carnal will. Most modern-day clerics are too consumed with endless duties physical temples demand, issues presented by a large number of congregants and the planning and developing programs intended to allure and retain an ever growing number of more and more congregants. This demand takes clerics away from the pure duties of a kingdom priest, which is to plant seed and to water planted seed. 1. Sowing the seed is preaching, teaching and living/modeling the word. 2. Watering the seed is praying and fasting over the sown seed (the ground, where the seed lays); keeping watch over it, keeping the fowls of the air and wild beasts away from the sown seed until the seed sprouts, matures and replicates (brings forth fruit). There is nothing wrong with the seed, for there is life and power inherent in the seed. It is this duty that Satan fears most concerning Kingdom Priests. The veracity of this statement is proven by observing Satans behavior. He works diligently to remove the seed from the soil (Luke 8:5; Mark 4:4) and if per chance any seed remains and springs up, he makes sure that the thorns and stones choke or kill off any tender life. Satan

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INTRODUCTION Most pastors have often wondered how to motivate people beyond thought (philosophy) and into action. Well, heres a thought. Get the preacher out from behind the pulpit to start living in and doing the will of YHVH. Let them start by taking on some disciples and working closely and intimately with them. It will force both the trainer and the disciples into bona fide action. Sure, it may be more uncomfortable and more vulnerable than when shielded behind, pulpits, suits and ties, etc., but it will launch the trainer and the disciples into the heart of the will of YHVH. They will be truly engaged in executing the Lords Prayer, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven and being a catalyst to bring about the end time harvest. But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. Matthew 9:36-38 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. Luke 10:2 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. 35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. 36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. 37 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth. 38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye

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are entered into their labours. John 4:34-38 CHOOSING DISCPLE CANDIDATES As indicated in Chapter 4 above, when Mashiyach was seeking out disciples to proselytize he turned to men who were obviously Jewish and who possessed qualities, skills and beliefs already inherent, attributes that Mashiyach felt beneficial to discipleship. Most were humble men from varying backgrounds. The sociopolitical context was set, so once candidates were selected, Mashiyach had only to understand them and speak to them within the framework of their specific thinking, i.e., Mashiyach employed rhetoric relative to the candidates reality. The simple task was to reach their psyche (heart and mind) by utilizing words that would resonate with them, words that would convince them that HE was the Mashiyach (that they already longed for), words that would escalate the idea the he would rescue them from bondage, words that would liberate them and give them a new meaning on life, words that would fulfill their hopes and dreams. In other words, understanding the sociopolitical environment, economic environment, the human psyche, the human nature and human needs will not only help the trainer select appropriate candidates but will help them improve retention of said disciples once training has commenced. WHAT IF I LOSE A DISCIPLE OR TWO Even Mashiyach lost disciples, so do not worry. Just make the best effort and do not take on an unrealistic number of disciples. Grow into it if necessary. After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. Luke 10:1 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. John 6:66 Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? 71 of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being

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one of the twelve. John 6:70-71 WHAT ABOUT THE EXISTING CHURCH BUILDINGS AND SAINTS Do not to worry, rest assured that the church building will not be neglected for there are many useful functions it can serve relative to what YHVH wants his people to do on the earth. First, it is always a good place to find candidate disciples, like Paul did. He went to the synagogues to find Jews to get saved and bring them out. Second, the building can always be used for periodic conference-style gatherings, bringing many small house churches together, quarterly, or some other schedule. It can also be used for social gospel functions as well. But one must never lose the focus of making disciples, relative to the traditional paradigm use. Eventually, the church building would only be suitable (relative to size) for disciple conferences and could be shared with other downline disciple trainers for their disciple conferences. Ultimately, stay away from the church building as much as possible. If one stays focused on just discipling, the downline will eventually become staggering in number, but numbering the people is a human pride thing that YHVH does not favor. Let YHVH track the numbers. It is HE that adds to the church daily as such as should be saved anyway. As indicated above, the physical church building will soon be outgrown anyway with the leaven approach. So, break away from tradition, although it may have to be done slowly because it is doubtful that most saints are really ready for such a paradigm shift anyway. Start having home meetings with selected disciples. Some pastors have used what is called cell groups, but this approach still links people to one church building and to one leader and the people in said groups are not really being discipled in the Biblical sense. Have the selected disciples (in training) help feed the lambs as part of their practicum trainingkeep them planting the seeds of YHVHs word for all are potential disciples for training one day, if not already. One plants, another waters but YHVH gives the increase. Keep feeding them and keep planting the seed of YHVHs word. But, the main priority for the already trained and established cleric is to train disciples. And since it is YHVHs kingdom, trainers should gladly share opportunities with said disciples so they can start their own band of disciples. No need to worry, if the disciples were properly trained, they will do fine. The trainer must be prepared to give his/her life for the disciples. Give totally to them, even if one of them turns out to be a Judas. It is the will of YHVH. Apostle Paul often worked with his own hands to support men he tutored (discipled). It may be a part of the cost of being a shepherd.

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Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? 28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. 30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Matthew 19:27 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. 29 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake, 30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting. Luke 18:29 In other scriptures Yahushua said this. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Matthew 6:25-34

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Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? 38 saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? 39 saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me...but the righteous into life eternal. Matthew 25:34-46 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: 14 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. Luke 14:13-14 And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. Luke 22:35 Of course there are times when a believer needs to take a purse (etc.), but having the wisdom to know when is the key. Generally speaking, when Kingdom Priests are working in Gentile communities, among sinners, they will have to support themselves. Gentiles have no real concept or conviction to support this kind of ministry anyway but even in this there are exceptions. Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. 37 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have

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CHAPTER ONE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT On the space provided below write a one-page response to this Chapter. Express your thoughts and feelings about this Chapter and how you have received it!

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Chapter One Quiz Questions

1. What was YHVHs first creative act? ________________________________ 2. Who was it created for? ___________________________________________ 3. What truths can be learned relative to YHVHs first creative act relative to the TDIC? ________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 4. In what way does it relate to the culmination of all things? ________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 5. In what ways does the Big Bang theory contradict the Bible? ____________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 6. What is one required to possess to believe in divine creation? ______________ 7. What was YHVHs second creative act relative to the first? _______________ _______________________________________________________________ 8. What truths can be learned relative to YHVHs second creative act? ________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 9. Although teleology is not a Biblical term, what is its meaning? ____________ _______________________________________________________________ 10. What Biblical truths relate to the meaning of teleology? __________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 11. Identify three elements that define the IS (essence) of YHVH as delineated in this chapter. _____________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

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1. What is the core divine force that caused YHVH to create the universe? _____ _________________________________________________________________ 2. What is the core divine cohesive force that keeps the universe together? ______ _________________________________________________________________ _ 3. What is the core divine force that will bring about the culmination of all things? _________________________________________________________________ _ 4. Identify four elements that define the IS (essence) of YHVH as delineated in this chapter. _______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 5. What are the three major elements that defines Satan as delineated in this chapter? _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 6. Identify five attributes/actions that LOVE is not. __________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 7. Identify five attributes/actions that LOVE is. _____________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 8. Is LOVE behavior (possession of) optional for the believer? _________________ 9. What is the longevity of LOVE? _______________________________________ 10. What is the longevity of hope? ________________________________________ 11. What is the longevity of faith? _________________________________________

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Chapter Three Quiz Questions

1. Where can the scriptural roots of the Universal Tri-Directional Axiom be found? ________________________________________________________________ 2. Redraw the Universal Tri-Directional Axiom drawing.

3. What is the Axiom of the Universal Tri-Directional Axiom? ________________ 4. What are the Tri-Directions? _________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 5. Is the essence of LOVE comprised of words, cognition, action or affect? Please explain. __________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 6. How does one acquire divine LOVE? __________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 7. What two things are people called that do not possess/show LOVE towards his brother? _________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 8. What kind of behavior reveals the possession of LOVE? __________________ ________________________________________________________________ 9. Is the possession of LOVE mandatory or optional? _______________________ 10. If we say we LOVE YHVH, who must we also love? ____________________ ________________________________________________________________

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1. What should come on earth that is relative to the divine will of YHVH? _____ _______________________________________________________________ 2. How does this divine will relate to YHVHs first creative act? _____________ _______________________________________________________________ 3. In what ways are things to be different in YHVHs kingdom as compared to the way humanity structures carnal kingdoms? ____________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 4. What is the Kingdom of YHVH comprised of? _________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 5. Is YHVHs kingdom abstract or concrete? ____________________________ 6. What scriptural text defines the essence of YHVHs kingdom? ____________ 7. How should kingdom (Yahushuas) priests be treated? ___________________ _______________________________________________________________ 8. Who was Mashiyachs main focus relative to YHVH kingdom? ___________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 9. How does this relate to YHVHs first creative act? ______________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 10. What should the focus be of kingdom (Yahushuas) priests? ______________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

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1. What attitude did Mashiyach face within his own disciples relative to physical temple buildings? _________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2. What is the Biblical leaven principle relative to making disciple? _____________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. Can the physical temple building concept evangelize the world? ______________ 4. Can the leaven principle evangelize the world? ___________________________ 5. What replaces physical temples building that were made with hands? __________ __________________________________________________________________ 6. Will there be a physical temple building in heaven? ________________________ 7. In what way(s) does a large group scenario impede mobilization of individuals? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 8. Define the purest meaning of what is often called the Great Commission. _____ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9. Identify at least three key action words found in the so called Great Commission. ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 10. What will most likely pass by temple builders? __________________________

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1. What is the purpose/focus of Chapter Six? ____________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 2. What is the first step in overcoming temptation? ________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 3. Summarize the divine culmination plan? ______________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 4. Who or what is the Lambs (Yahushuas) wife? ________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 5. Re-Draw the true Temple of YHVH drawing.

6. Identify three potential plans that could assist in replacing old temple builder habits. __________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 7. Why do men focus on temple building efforts, (beyond habits and misguided teaching/training)? ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 8. What mobility advantage does the leaven principle have over the temple builders method? ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 9. Who is the chief cornerstone of YHVHs building? ______________________ 10. What is the foundation of YHVHs building comprised of? ________________ ________________________________________________________________ 171

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1. What difficulty do most pastors face relative to church member involvement? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 2. What deficiency did Mashiyach identify relative to the harvest? _____________ ______________________________________________________________ 3. Who gives the increase? __________________________________________ 4. Who adds to the church (YHVHs building)? _________________________ 5. What charity program should the body of Yahushua be involved in? _______ ______________________________________________________________ 6. What is the true cost of discipleship? ________________________________ 7. What is the best training practicum for disciples? _______________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 8. What is more important than desiring or striving to build mega churches? ____ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 9. In what way should a discipleship trainer be a partaker of the first fruits? __ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 10. In what way does discipleship training relate to YHVHs first creative act? __ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

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ADDENDUM ONE (Cosmology Addendum) 1st Law of Thermodynamics: The first law of thermodynamics, which is an expression of the principle of conservation of energy, which states that energy can be transformed (changed from one form to another), but cannot be created or destroyed. The increase in the internal energy of a system is equal to the amount of energy added by heating the system minus the amount lost as a result of the work done by the system on its surroundings. The first law of thermodynamic says that energy is conserved in any process involving a thermodynamic system and its surroundings. Frequently it is convenient to focus on changes in the assumed internal energy (U) and to regard them as due to a combination of heat (Q) added to the system and work done by the system (W). Taking dU as an incremental (differential) change in eternal energy, which is often written this way,

dU = Q - W
Where Q and W are incremental changes in heat and work, respectively. The minus sign in front of the oW indicates that a positive amount of work done by the system leads to energy being lost from the system. 2nd Law of Thermodynamics: In simple terms, the second law is an expression of the fact that over time, ignoring the effects of self-gravity, differences in temperature, pressure, and chemical potential tend to even out in a physical system that is isolated from the outside world. Entropy is a measure of how much this evening-out process has progressed. Heat generally cannot flow spontaneously from a material at lower temperature to a material at higher temperature. Entropy: Entropy is a measure of how organized or disorganized a system is: "Gain of entropy eventually is nothing more nor less than loss of information. Entropy is as such a function of a system's tendency towards spontaneous change. For isolated systems, entropy never decreases. The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of any system cannot decrease other than by increasing the entropy of some other system. Hence, in a system isolated from its environment, the entropy of that system cannot decrease. It follows that heat cannot flow from a colder body to a hotter body without the application of work (e.g., the imposition of divine order relative to the creation of the universe) to the colder body. Secondly, it is impossible for any device operating on a cycle to produce net work from a single temperature reservoir; the production of net work requires flow of heat from a hotter reservoir to a colder reservoir. As a result, there is no possibility of a "perpetual motion" system. Finally, it follows that a reduction in the increase of entropy in a specified process, such as a chemical reaction, means that it is energetically more efficient.

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Singularity: The present Cosmology theory is that the universe enjoyed a period of "rulelessness" of about 3 seconds, after which the elements formed and the fundamental forces of the universe, gravity included, were functioning as we see them today. Ah, but there is a problem. The singularity formed by the primordial egg turns out to be rather large. The Universes Age The Big Bang is currently imagined to have occurred 14 billion years ago. The farthest object seen in the sky by the Hubble and Keck Telescopes is 13 billion lightyears distant, and is assumed to have been created when the universe was just 750 million years old. It would take at least that long (if not longer) for the material from the theorized Big Bang to coalesce into stars and for those stars to form a rotating galaxy. But here is the problem. We are seeing that object 13 billion light-years distant not as it is today and where it is today but as it was and where it was, 13 billion years ago, 13 billion light-years distant from earth. In other words, for this galaxy to lie 13 billion light-years away from Earth only 750 million years after the Big Bang, it would have had to travel 13 billion light years in just 750 million years' time. That requires the galaxy in question to travel more than 17 times faster than the speed of light, a speed limit which according to the Big Bang supporters was in effect from the moment the universe was 3 seconds old. Singularity: Estimates of the total mass of the universe vary wildly, given that the ends of the universe have not yet been determined. One estimate is found at http://www.rostra.dk/louis/quant_11.html of 2.6*1060. From the mass, you can calculate the diameter of the event horizon by finding the distance from a point mass that will have an escape velocity of c. Use sqrt(2GM/r) where M is the mass of the hole (the entire universe in this case) and r is the radius (classical), and G is the gravitational constant. Work it backward starting at c and you get c^2=2GM/r. This works out to an event horizon light years across! In short, at the moment in time when the Big Bang theorists claim the universe was functioning as it does today, complete with all fundamental forces, the entirety of the universe's mass was still well within the event horizon of its own gravity well. That the well was not the product of a true singularity is irrelevant, Newton's equation provides an equivalent gravity field for a singularity or a super dense mass in a localized region.

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Therefore the Big Bang, as currently described, could not have produced the universe as we see it today. At three seconds, the time the theorists claim the universe started operating as we know it, it would have come under the influence of its own gravity and unable to reach an escape velocity exceeding that of light, collapsed back into itself. Population Stars: For the purposes of this thought experiment, let us assume that God waved a magic wand and the universe popped into existence from a Big Bang, and that "somehow" the universe escaped from it's own gravity well. With the entire 2.6*1060 mass/energy of the universe confined to that small region, the temperatures and pressures amount to a supersupernova. We already know that in the cataclysm of a supernova, the heavier elements are created. That is where all the heavy elements in your body were created; inside an exploding star. Therefore, in that moment of super-creation called the Big Bang, as the universe started to operate by the rules we know today, the expanding universe should be creating all the known heavy elements. Population II stars are stars with no heavy elements in them. When they explode at the end of their life cycles, heavy elements are created. These are swept up by stars that form afterwards creating Population I stars, usually with planets around them. Population I stars have heavy elements. Population II stars do not. If the Big Bang had happened, the universe would be filled with heavy elements created in those first few moments the universe started to operate under the rules of physics we know today. There should not be any stars in existence devoid of those heavy elements. And yet there are. The existence of Population II stars, devoid of heavy elements, directly contradicts the theory of the Big Bang. Formation of Elements: Current stars are known to form elements, not just during a supposed Big Bang event. The point missed by most Big Bang proponents is that the formation of elements is not exclusive and still requires the use of pre-existing eternal invisible things. Thus smaller event versions of the supposed super nova (Big Bang) behave in the same way as attributed to only the super nova and thus controverts an exclusive Big Bang event in a multiplicity of ways.

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ADDENDUM TWO (An Excerpt from the Is of YHVH) TRANSLITERATIONS OF BIBLICAL NAMES
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Introduction There has been much written about the credibility, even infallibility in some cases, of the KJV as well as falsifications thereof. The following is an excerpt from the Is of YHVH and provides more truth/light about the KJV, the Textus Receptus and how this impacts on the use of the Tetragrammaton YHVH and the transliteration of Yahushua. First, it is important to mention that theology is popularly known as the science or the study of God (Theos - transliteration) and of the relations between God, man and the universe. However, the word Theology comes from Greek influences (Hellenism) since the word Theos is a Greek prefix to each Greek deity which is not a term that Mashiyach (Messiah/Christ) or the Apostles would have used. The Mashiyachim [a name used by Jews to collectively refer to the people who believe that Yahushua (Jesus) is the Mashiyach (Messiah)] would have used the Tetragrammaton YHVH (transliteration) instead of LORD or possibly Yahweh. And, the Mashiyach's name was Yahushua (Hebrew/Aramaic transliteration), not "Jesus". The English transliterated name "Jesus" follows the Latin Vulgate (Catholic) path of transliteration, i.e., the KJV spelling of "Jesus" is an English translation/transliteration that comes from the Textus Receptus, which come from its earlier editions, the Novum Instrumentum omne, which come from the Latin Vulgate, which come from the Greek translated manuscripts (too many to list here), which come from the Hebrew original manuscripts, which at this point have been undiscovered other than indirect proofs that they at one time existed. The earliest publications of the Textus Receptus, before it was called the Textus Receptus, which Desiderius Erasmus, a Dutch Catholic humanist, began in 1512, was published in 1516 AD, known as the Novum Instrumentum omne, and done for economic gain and was endorsed by the Catholic Church, the Pope himself. The full Polyglot Bible (the first printed, but not published, being the Complutensian Polyglot) would have been published before the Novum Instrumentum omne, had it not been for the exclusive printing rights granted to Erasmus by the Catholic Pope (Pope Leo X). His first few editions were so flawed that he, Desiderius Erasmus, used the Vulgate (he had collected as many Vulgate manuscripts as he could find) to fix his translations. Later editions of the Novum Instrumentum omne came to be known as the Textus Receptus. The KJV did not precede the early editions of the Textus Receptus, which were used extensively by the KJV translators. And most English Bible versions also relied heavily on the Textus Receptus, 179

i.e., both its earlier versions, before it was known as the Textus Receptus, as well as the Textus Receptus itself. The dropping off of the Tetragrammaton YHVH and Yahushua began as early as the Greek manuscripts followed by the Vulgate, followed by the Novum Instrumentum omne, followed by the Textus Receptus, followed by the KJV and all subsequent English versions. Even the translators/editors of the New International Version acknowledge the accuracy of the YHVH Tetragrammaton (International Bible Society) but opted to use the traditional Catholic translation via the Vulgate keeping the use of LORD, God, Jesus, etc. As indicated above, this is the same path used by the KJV and most all other English translations. The problem with the Greek language is that its alphabet was insufficient to produce the phonetic sounds needed to replicate the Hebrew phonetic sounds of Yahushua as it was spelled in Hebrew. Although, the first generation of Greek speakers may have understood how to pronounce it when reading the Greek translation since they would have been introduced to the proper pronunciation by the Apostles and the early church members. For example, consider what Celsus had to say on the topic.
"But of course they think otherwise: they assume that by pronouncing the name of their teacher they are armored against the powers of the earth and air. And they are quite insistent on the efficacy of the name as a means of protection: pronounce it improperly, they say, and it is ineffective. Greek and Latin will not do; it must be said in a barbarian tongue to work. Silly as they are, one finds them standing next to a a statue of Zeus or Apollo or some other god, and shouting, "see here: I blaspheme it and strike it, but it is powerless against me for I am a Christian." Celsus on the True Doctrine, A Discourse Against the Christians, R. Joseph Hoffman (page118).

Take note that Celsus was quoting Christians as saying that the name of "their teacher" (Yahushua no doubt) must not be pronounced "improperly" and that it must not be spoken in a "Greek" way or "Latin" way, but in a "Barbarian tongue" for it to be effective. To the pagans the Hebrew language was nothing more than a barbarian language, but this does lend evidence that even though the name of Yahushua was written as and that there were at least some people pronouncing the Greek spelling it in the Hebrew way. As said earlier, the Greek alphabet simply lacks the letters necessary to correctly convey how the name is pronounced in Hebrew and this becomes a problem when there is no one around to teach the intended pronunciation of . It is also believed that the name Jehovah was given prominence by the Vatican. It emerged by inserting the vowel points of Adonai into the sacred Tetragrammaton YHVH and symbolized the ecumenicalism of that period. (Wiseman, 1990). Therefore, YHVHology would more accurately describe the specialty study of the God of the Jews and the early church since they were Jews who believed that Yahushua was the Mashiyach (Messiah). The term "theology" would more accurately apply to the study of the Greek gods (and perhaps the gods of other non-Jewish and non-"Mashiyach" religions) and not the YHVH of the Jews and of the Mashiyachim.

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"Thou shalt call his Name Yeshua BECAUSE He shall save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:21 (From the Peshitta BibleAramaic N.T.)

The Peshitta Bible (Aramaic Bible) still uses the Aramaic variant for the Hebrew name Yahushua, however even this variant is considered a corruption of the Mashiyachs name. Therefore, the Disciples of Christ volumes uses YHVH and Yahushua throughout for technical reasons referring to the English translated words "God" and "Jesus" respectively. English, Greek, Aramaic or Hebrew As an argument contrary to using the Hebrew rendition of the Savior's name, some scholars imply that Yahushua generally spoke Aramaic citing that Hebrew was only spoken by scholars. However, that view is pure conjecture. Remember that if in fact Yahushua did not speak Hebrew, which was spoken by the scholars, one should find it curious that Yahushua confounded the scholars (Luke 2:46-50). It does not say here that he spoke Hebrew, but it cannot be excluded since he certainly impressed the doctors with his thoughts, content of answers, and most likely Yahushua's command of Hebrew. In fact, there are a number of other scriptural reasons (at least ten) why it is likely that Yahushua did in fact speak mainly Hebrew (and less often, Aramaic). Remember when Yahushua said, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani, (Mark 15:34)? This was a Hebrew quote from Psalms 22 and is given as an Aramaic translation versus a Hebrew translation ([ l l lam azvatan](Hebrew)); within a Greek text. Quite curious that this would be distinct, if in fact Yahushua only spoke Aramaic or Greek, as some venture. Therefore, this is doubtful since even here the implication was that Yahushua said it in Hebrew, the reason why the commoners (Romans, skeptics, etc.), misunderstood his words or thought he sought "Elias". This is just one of many examples that could be pointed out, but this one is quite obvious. Furthermore, scriptural texts were sacred and were maintained in Hebrew (and some in Greek so foreigners who spoke Greek could read the scriptures as well) and Yahushua had no problem reading from them (Luke 4:16-20), i.e., the Hebrew texts, and then expounding on the scriptures to the people from them (even if he expounded in Aramaic), showing his bilingual (or more) ability (one more of many examples). Another strong scriptural implication of mutli-lingual use in Israel, especially Hebrew, is found in Luke 23:38. Here is found that the inscription placed on the cross above Yahushua was tri-lingual, i.e., Hebrew, Latin and Greek. Aramaic was NOT included. Hebrew was for the Jews, Latin was for the Romans and Greek was for any Greek speakers (foreigners, etc.). Another strong implication of Yahushua (and others) speaking Hebrew is the fact that Yahushua had close priestly ties (John the Baptist, a relative, in line for priestly duties, etc.) and it would only make sense that both families (Mashiyachs and Johns) spoke Hebrew, the sacred religious language of the priesthood, no matter how popular other languages may have become. And remember, Mary and Elizabeth spent a great deal of time together (Luke 1: 36-56). 181

Therefore, for any Bible scholar to make an assumptive quantum leap from surrounding cultural possibilities to an absolute truth relative to Yahushuas name, language, spelling, etc. is pure conjecture at best, but closer to fraud, especially in light of the proof that Hebrew was very much alive and spoken during the times of Yahushua as proved by the "Dead Sea Scrolls". And even though there have undoubtedly been many mutations to most languages, what is being sought here is the purest possible original form, not the furthest possible and allowable mutation. Seeking justification to mutate and accept poor transliterations runs contrary to good manners, common sense and the purity of one's search for truth. There is another good resource to direct the reader to (www.eliyah.com/yahushua.html) that provides good information, relative to this specific question. Click on the hyperlink above. This is not to say that this author or WCMA endorses this site and its content, but it does provide good research information on this specific topic. A common question asked is, What is the point of such seeking? Is the speaking and writing of YHVH's name ineffective in other languages? If not, then what is the point? The main point here is about a transliteration issue versus a translation issue. For example, if one translates Mr. Leblanc to Mr. White, one may get the meaning correct (translation), but not the transliteration. When it come to names, transliteration is just as important as any applicable translation. And if a word meaning of a name is important, then a parenthetic translation may follow the transliteration. A proper transliteration method is applicable to all languages relative to a persons name, even though each language may use a different letter/vowel combination to get the same transliteration (phonetic sound) result. This method preserves the origins of the pure name, as it was originally intended. For example, one should find it quite curious that the transliteration of most other Hebrew names in the Greek New Testament texts, are quite remarkably preserved, as compared to what seems to be a lack of similar effort for the Saviors name? Yet, this point alone is often overlooked. It should not be. As the reader should know, when thousands and thousands of immigrants came to the USA, Immigration Staff, who spoke English, did their best to spell the names in English as the names sounded, not as they were actually natively written. For this reason, some true names and spellings may be lost, and some forever. This is always a problem with transliterations/translations. However, thank YHVH for a written record that precedes English to help later readers to get it more accurate. And why not, if Immigration tried in their feeble way get the transliteration as accurate as possible out of simple respect for all peoples, then why should not believers, who put such emphasis on the NAME of their Savior, especially as it relates to water baptism, expend the same effort. After all, that is what Apostle Paul tried to do, to lead people more perfectly in the way--his life-long pursuit. So, what is the point of such seeking? Out of pure respect, equal to or greater than the respect a believer (or sinner) would show/give to any human being on the planet from

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any language different from their own, how much more their Savior. That is why believers should try to get the name correctout of respect. This in itself brings greater effectiveness, not less. To NOT do so, seems to imply either pride or ignorance, what Americans are often accused of being from the view of many foreigners, as if Americans thought they were gods and all others were mere mortals. And, it seems that Apostle Paul did place greater worth and precedence for Israel (the Jews) (Romans 1:16; 2:9-10; 3:1-2, etc., etc.) and their language over the Gentiles since Yahushua said that salvation does come from the Jews (John 4:22). So, if there is any language and/or culture with any axiomatic precedence, it is Israel/Hebrew, not Greece/Greek, India/Urdu or USA/English (etc., etc.). Being multi-lingual is certainly a method by which one can more effectively reach the masses with a message, but when translating permission is not granted to diluted the message (the changing of the Saviors name), no more than any Apostolic Pentecostal minister would compromise baptizing an individual in India or Africa by invoking any other name other than the name they speak or spell as Jesus, even though it is not the way the native candidate would say it. Why would they use it (an English translation) if it was not important in a place that speaks a different language than the baptizer, since, as they propose, English is no purer than Urdu? Why not use titles instead, since that brings more of a translation issue to the table than a transliteration, if Jesus is supposed to be a transliteration not a translation? But, obviously, to promote such an idea is flawed if extrapolated. In other words, one should do their best to pronounce Yahushua Mashiyach during water baptism, when invoking his name over a candidate, or at any other time for that matter, since Yahushua Mashiyach is a more accurate universally transliteration. So, when one baptizes, they should say, "I baptize you in the name of Yahushua Mashiyach." And when immersing the candidate under water invoke his name again, "Yahushua Mashiyach", (baptizing them into/with Mashiyach Galatians 3:27; Romans 6:3). When the Savior's name is written as "Jesus", and pronounced the way Americans do, it does not come very close to the true Hebrew transliterated name. So, yes, one should try to pronounce his name during baptism as accurately as possible. And, with the heart being right and the mind being right, YHVH is well pleased. So then, some may ask, Is this a heaven or hell issue? Ministers often quote James 4:15-17, since it relates to questions like this. Note in the context, James said, "Instead, you ought to say, 'If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that.'" (NIV) and concludes that "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins." (NIV) James proposed that even making a forward proclamation of what one will do without a proper preface is sin, especially for the person that knows what he ought to do. Therefore, since water baptism is "a doing", rather than an abstinence", then it seems that James 4:15-17 applies. Furthermore, since unforgiven and repetitive sin does prevent an individual from entering into the eternal with YHVH, it seems logical to say that this very well could (eventually) become a heaven or hell issue. "Could become" is proffered because of this one scriptural disclosure/disclaimer, 1 John 5:16-21. How

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these verses are interpreted may impact on how one views this issue. John does not clearly identify what the sin unto death is, but most conclude that it is blaspheme against the Holy Ghost (Mark 3:28-29). All other wrongdoing is sin, but not unto death and can be forgiven. Given the nature of this "doing", the act of water baptizing, it seems it would be sin for anyone that knows what they ought to do and then does not "do" what they know they ought to do. For those that do not know, that needs to be left in the hands of YHVH, let YHVH decide, but it seems that errors regarding salvific doings and teachings are inexcusable (Galatians 1:8-9). The hope is, of course, that there may be mercy for those with their hearts and minds in the right place. Conversely, intent does not provide a secure covering for sin relative to salvation, especially from an Apostolic Pentecostal perspective. Think of this in the context of the Apostolic Pentecostal movement proclaiming more truth beyond baptizing in titles. Such church leaders proclaim getting it right is absolutely necessary (heaven or hell), even though the title baptizers may have had their heart and mind in the right place. Does this apply to getting the saviors name correct? It seems to become more important for those who know and do it not, than for those who know it not and do it not. But only YHVH can say that ignorance is a covering for sin. Nonetheless, it is equally important here is to avoid legalism and focus more on learning, teaching, guiding others in the spirit of LOVE revealing a hopeful and brighter future and relationship. As far as being removed from the Kingdom, the past cannot always be undone. For example, when Mashiyach told the adulteress to go and sin no more, he did not say that what was already done could be undone, but it could be forgiven. The hopeful part of Mashiyach's message to her was not just being forgiven (the past), but the bright future of a second chance to get it right. So in this discussion, the past is history and can be forgiven, but more importantly, it is the joy of the future, part of a believers hope, the chance (the privilege) to do it more perfectly. Yes, it may mean adjusting held traditions, but should not this be willingly done for the saviors name sake? This adjustment/correction can/should be done wisely, but wisdom does not give a license to neglect or avoid the issue either. It would be little different than what one expects from potential new converts who come from less enlightened faiths to a higher plateau. Study, learn and when challenged, listen carefully and learn some more. Pastors and ministers are often challenged by "saints", scholars, etc. to which a humble investigation of the matter, in hopes to learn more, should follow. All humans certainly still have much more they can learn, and yes, even from the "laity" and from the mouths of babes. Mashiyach clearly showed that legalism is not the best path. He did not encourage wrong living (behavior) rather the chance for right living. But in this pursuit of right living, one should be sure to not neglect the weightier matters of the law, as illustrated in these two verses below, while trying to get it right:

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Matthew 23:23 (Luke 11:42)--Judgment, Mercy, Faith, Love of God was opted for legalism. Mashiyach taught balance, that we should embrace both. He demonstrated this by the following versesJohn 8:10-11. Certainly we see the mercy of YHVH here, but neither did Mashiyach condone a continuance in sin. Life (rather than being stoned to death) gave the adulteress the opportunity to get it right. So Mashiyach wants believers to foster this love and mercy (faith, righteous judgment) style of living within applied faith and within the body of Mashiyach. Then if/when such an issue, such as this, arises, their reactions (etc.) will be more graceful, more like the fruit of the Spirit. And, as believers are given grace and enlightenment, YHVH does expect believers to do their best to get things right. And a Pastor is faced with many challenges and ask, How do I react, with two-way dialogue?, Do I have it right?, In what way will I be held accountable for this I am about to teach?, How do I deliver truth as it is gained?, Do I do so in a large setting or in smaller groups?, or Do I take the prideful approach or the humble approach? (etc.) Obviously, the humble approach usually works best while keeping in mind that ministers are certainly not gods per se, they are fallible and imperfect. Mashiyach certainly did not mind his disciples seeing his humanness. How could it not have been seen living so close together day in and day out? Remember, interactive relationships are superior to one-way dialogue when it comes to discipling, etc. Mashiyach used this method with his disciples, for they were the key to advancing the Kingdom as are all subsequent generations of disciples (our main ministerial responsibility is to make disciples, not saints, per se). Curious (and challenging) minds should be nurtured, cultivated, discipled, embraced, etc., an opportunity for greater growth for both teacher and disciple. Investigate the Elders (council) concept employed by the early church, modeled after the Jewish Elders. It is a very interesting approach, always in flux, ever reaching for higher and greater understanding, so long as scholastic theological methods are not employed. And educating the body of Mashiyach is a vital component of pasturing and more than finding new ways to "tickle" the ears of the saints to keep them coming back another week. Unfortunately, large group psychology actual cripples, even prevents significant long-term changes, relative to life-style, human behavior, etc. Psychologists using group therapy never work with groups larger than 12 (a scientific standard in group psychology technique) since it is counter productive. Through intense guided interaction significant results occur that is less likely (even non-existent) to occur in a large setting. And it is relatively easy to maintain 100% attendance, even when patients often pay money to attend. This small group approach can be used relative to teaching Biblical groups and will produce exceptional results. Granted, there are a lot of traditions (many unspoken) people (and ministers) embrace, but it does not always mean they are right or the best. Of course, it is human nature to want to be right in the eyes of others and people will often go to great lengths to alter the

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thinking of those around them to be and look right in the eyes of others. But more importantly is to be and look right in YHVH's eyes. Of course this is like "preaching to the choir", but it applies here and is always more difficult when leaders are challenged to do what they regularly expect from their YHVHs) parishioners (even if not usually achieved). Keep in mind that even though there are many translation or transliteration issues with most Bible versions, this does not detract from the veracity and eternal nature of YHVH's WORD that is forever settled in heaven. The mishandling and imperfections of humanity, regarding translations and transliterations, does not diminish nor alter the original divinely inspired WORD from YHVH himself. Hebrew New Testament The New Testament was originally written in Hebrew, as shall be shown. This, then, raises the question, "Why is it important to ascertain in which language was the New Testament written?" Because a language possesses innate meanings, an inner structure, and idioms of its own, and brings with it a cultural background. All of these elements shape the way of thinking of those speaking it. If one wishes to understand more precisely and with any real depth the language of Yahushua and His disciples, one should read His words either in the original language, as do the Jews with the Tanakh, i.e., the "Old Testament" (Covenant), or try to reconstruct it from the language one has at hand. In addition, a language's idioms are only fully comprehensive in that language and in no other. To precisely translate the idioms of a language into another language only makes it absurd and reveals its foreign origin. All of the above issues should be considered when one tries to answer the above question about the importance of the original language of the New Testament. For example, the issue of idioms, what does "you have a long neck" mean in English? Nothing at all, since it is from an idiom in Tagalog, "kapag ikaw ay mataas-ang iyong leeg", meaning "you like to cheat". In order to translate it dynamically, then, one has first to know it was originally in Tagalog, and only then one may try to find an equivalent idiom in English, as shown. The New Covenant's original language was neither Greek nor Aramaic, as popular wisdom goes, but Hebrew, the same Hebrew language as the Tanakh, the "Old Testament", was written in. Not only is it logical that it should be Hebrew, since Yahushua and his disciples were from a Hebrew speaking country, only in a latter period of its history. Furthermore, Yahushua was living in Judea, surrounded by Jewish disciples, who had as their sacred text, a Tanakh written almost entirely (except for a few chapters in Daniel (2:4-7), in Hebrew. But that is not all, there is more, much more. Are there any proofs that the original language was Hebrew, and not Greek or Aramaic? Yes, there most definitely are: there are internal and external proofs. We will deal with

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the internal proofs firstsince they are decisive. Proofs Found Within Scripture Itself Scriptural proofs for Hebrew being the original language spoken by Rab Yahushua are equally direct and even more convincing, for one can take the New Testament (Covenant) and prove this question right away, no matter your language. There is no need for experts to tell a person what to believe. First of all, Scripture itself says the language of the Rab Yahushua and His disciples was Hebrewnot Greek, nor Aramaic/Aramit. Luke 23:38: And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. IF Yahushua and the Jews spoke ARAMAIC, as many have come to believe, why is not Aramiac listed rather than Hebrew? After all, this sign was written for the vast majority of Israelis, including the common folk. Yochanan/John 5:2: Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. Notice that the Greek says here, as in every one of the quotations below, hebraisti, (obviously), Hebrew. Yochanan/John 19:13: When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Yeshuah forth, and sat down on the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. Yochanan/John 19:17: And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha. Yochanan/John 19:20: Many of the Jews then read this title: for the place where Yeshuah was nailed was near to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. Acts 21:40: And when he had given him permission, Shaul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand to the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, saying... Acts 22:2: (And when they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they kept the more silence: and he saith,) Acts 26:14: And when we had all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking to me, and saying in the Hebrew language, Shaul, Shaul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the goads.

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HERE (above) IT SAYS DIRECTLY, WITHOUT ANY DOUBT WHATSOEVER THAT YAHUSHUA DID NOT SPEAK GREEK NOR ARAMAIC, BUT HEBREW! Whom should one trust: man or Yahushua Himself? Revelation 9:11: And they had a king over them, who is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew language is Abaddon, but in the Greek language he hath his name Apollyon. Revelation 16:16: And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Har Meguido (Mount Meguido)/Armageddon. What did Yahushua refer to when He said in Matitiahuh/Matthew 5:18: ...not a jot/yoot nor a tittle (the little crown on top of the yoot) will pass...? Both refer to the Hebrew alphabet. Why would Yahushua refer to Hebrew with an audience who spoke Aramaic, and thus would not have understood Him? If an English speaking audience was told, that Yahushua should be accented on the u, very few people would understand, since accents are almost non existent in English, except for a few words like fianc, etc. Despite this ample scriptural proof, various translations, especially the NIV, have falsified the original Hebraisti (which does not require one to be a Greek scholar to understand it says "Hebrew") for "Aramaic." Why? Is it the same reason they have changed the name of Yahushuas half-brother Yaakov to Saint James? Was it perhaps to honor Englands King James, who was about to supply the monies for the translation of the Bible, and finally did not? In spite of the many scriptural proofs in the New Testament (Covenant) itself, and those from the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Talmud and those of Josephus, there are coins and inscriptions from the time of Yahushua that nail "the Aramaic coffin" shut once and for all, for those who are after facts. For example, in the book, by Bivin and Blizzard, Understanding the Difficult Words of Jesus: "The evidence provided by coins is also important in trying to evaluate the linguistic situation in the time of Jesus. Yaakov Meshorer, curator of the Numismatic Department of the Israel Museum, and its numismatic expert, has listed 215 Jewish coins in his catalogue. Of these, 99 have Hebrew inscriptions, only one has an Aramaic inscription! From the fourth century B.C. (later Persion Period) until the end of the Bar-Cochba Revolt in 135 A.D., the entire history of Jewish coinage, only one Jewish coin, minted uring the reign of Alexander Jannaeous (103-76 B.C.) is inscribed in Aramaic." (Bivin and Blizzard, 1988). "At Masada, Herod`s stronghold overlooking the Dead Sea, archaeologists excavated from 1963 to 1965 under the direction of Professor Yigael Yadin. The epigraphical evidence is staggering: fragments of 14 scrolls, over 4,000 coins, and more than 700 ostraka (inscribed pottery fragments) in Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, and Latin. Here too, the ratio of Hebrew to Aramaic exceeds nine to one." (ibid.) This is why it is significant that Yahushua asked for a coin (Matthew 22:17-21) when

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challenged with a tribute (tax) question. When a Roman coin was brought to him, he asked about the inscription and from that he differentiated between what belonged to Rome as compared to what belonged to Israel, to YHVH. It is also interesting to note that there are over 5366 manuscripts of the New Testament in Greek, each differing from the other and containing several hundred variants. However, in each one of these manuscripts there are idioms (Hebraisms) which are almost meaningless in any language-including Greek--except in Hebrew! How can such a thing be explained unless it is because the original New Testament was written in Hebrew by Hebrews (Jews)? There are many of these Hebraisms, one of which, being the most common, is "Son of man". What does "Son of man" mean in English, Spanish, German, in any language? Absolutely nothing--except for Hebrew. The expression "Ben Adam" means literally "son of Adam" and by extension "son of man", and "man", Adam, being, of course, the first man alive. In any street corner in Israel one might hear the idion, "here comes this Ben Adam", meaning "here comes this man." This example, which occurs no less than 92 times in the Tanakh and 43 times in the New Testament (Cruden's Concordance) is obviously the same Hebrew idiom. Some may argue that the New Testament (Covenant) was written in Koine Greek, (common Greek), because it is found to be a poor kind of Greek. But when these many Hebraisms are are found within the text, one begins to understand that it is not Koine Greek lying there, in the substratum of the text, but a Hebrew original which was almost literally translated into Greek, which makes it sound like poor Greek. Here is another Hebraistic idiom example, "Peace be to you". It appears twelve times in the New Testament (Covenant). What kind of a greeting is "Peace be to you" in French, English, Spanish, or any other language--except in Hebrew? Again, it is meaningless. Only in Hebrew does it make any real sense. This is the most common, everyday greeting in Israel today, the wordwide famous "shalom", literally meaning "peace", but really an everyday greeting meaning anything from "Hi", to "How are you?", depending on the intonation and the mood of the speaker. The third and final scriptural proof (one of which is already mentioned above for a similar but different purpose) of the Hebrew character of the New Testament (Covenant) is the use of two very Jewish ways of speaking, i.e., the repeating of things twice, and the answering of a question with another question. Yahushua did both of these quite often. In Matthew 27:46: "...My Elohim, my Elohim, why hast thou forsaken me?" and in Luke 20:2-3: "And spake unto him, saying, Tell me, by what authority doest thou these things?" or "Who is he that gave thee this authority?" And he answered and said unto them, "I will also ask you one thing and answer me..." What is important to stress here is that these two characteristics, especially the former, comes with the Hebrew, not something commonly found with other languages. It does not appear in the English, or in any European language, for instance.

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External Proofs There are several external sources, i.e., outside of Scripture, pointing to Hebrew as the written language of the New Testament (Covenant), as many outstanding scholars have already and most eloquently provided. These sources are as follows: The Dead Sea Scrolls The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered by an Arab shepherd boy in the caves of Qumran, in the Judean wilderness in 1947. It contained a huge treasure of Scripture: some 40,000 fragments of rolls, with 600 partial manuscripts, both scriptural as well as non-scriptural. Of the ten major non-biblical scrolls published to date, only one, the Genesis Apocryphon, is in Aramaic. The most recently published scroll, and the longest to date (28 feet, equivalent to over 80 Old Testament chapters), is the now famous Temple Scroll, also written in Hebrew. If one compares the total number of pages in these ten sectarian scrolls, they would find a nine-to-one ratio of Hebrew to Aramaic (179 pages in the nine Hebrew scrolls to 22 pages of Aramaic in the Genesis Apocryphon)." (Bivin and Blizzard). In one translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the authors state: Prior to the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the dominant view of the Semitic languages of Palestine in this period was esssentially as follows: Hebrew had died; it was no longer learned at mothers kneee. It was known only by the educated classes through study, as as educated medieval Europeans knew Latin. Rabbinic Hebrew...was considered a sort of scholarly invention...artificial, not the language of life put to the page. The spoken language of the Jews had in fact become Aramaic..." (ibid.) The discovery of the Scrolls swept these linguistic notions into the trash bin...the vast majority of the scrolls were Hebrew texts. Hebrew was manifestly the principal literary language for the Jews of this period. The new discoveries underlined the still living, breathing, even supple character of that language...proving that late Second-Temple Jews used various dialects of Hebrew. (ibid.) Another quote: What was the language of ordinary life of educated native Jews in Jerusalem and Judaea in the period from 400 BCE to 150 CE? The evidence presented by Mishnaic Hebrew and its literature leaves no doubt that that language was Mishnaic Hebrew. (ibid.) The Dead Sea Scrolls were so determinant and the evidence so overwhelming that no less an authority than The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, in its first edition, in 1958, stated that Hebrew had ceased to be a spoken language around the fourth century B.C. (ibid.) However, in its third edition, in 1997, it had changed completely to: Hebrew continued to be used as a spoken and written language...in the New Testament period." (ibid.)

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The Talmud To the Jewish people, it was Hebrew that was the Holy Tongue whereas Aramaic was seen as the language of the Evil Force. (ibid.) The Talmud states: Four languages are of value: Greek for song, Latin for war, Aramaic for dirges, and Hebrew for speaking. (ibid.) Thus, HEBREW WAS FOR SPEAKING, just as the N.T. says in over a dozen verses above. A father was to speak to his sons in Hebrew and to teach him the Torah. Not to do so, would be as if he had buried him. (ibid.) Whoever makes personal requests (in prayer) in Aramaic, the ministering angels pay no attention, since angels do not understand Aramaic. (ibid.) The same Rabbi Gamaliel who was spoken of in Maasim ha Shlichim/Acts of the Sent ones/Acts 5:34-40, is quoted in the Talmud. When shown an Aramaic translation of Yov/Job he told the person who brought it: bury it under the rubble. (ibid.) Such was the low opinion of Jewish scholars of Aramaic vis-a-vis Hebrew. The Testimony of the Church Fathers Papias, bishop of Hierapolis, c. 150 A.D. said: "Matthew put down the words of the Lord in the Hebrew language, and others have translated them, each as best he could." Irenaeus (120-202 A.D.) Bishop of Lions, France. "Matthew, indeed, produced his Gospel written among the Hebrews in their own dialect." IRENAEUS must have known the difference between HEBREW AND ARAMAIC, AND/OR GREEK. Origen (c. 225 A.D.) said: "The first Gospel composed in the Hebrew language, was written by Matthew...for those who came to faith from Judaism." Eusebius, Bishop of Caesarea (c. 325 A.D.) "Matthew had first preached to the Hebrews, and when he was about to go to others also, he transmitted his Gospel in writing in his native language" (Ecclesiastical History III 24, 6). And, also, Ephiphanius, Jerome, translator of the Scripture into Latin, the so-called called Vulgata version, said the same.

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Flavious Josephus Josephus was a witness to the Second Temple period and says that when news of the death of Tiberius is given to Aggrippa, the news is given in the Hebrew tongue (glosse te Hebraion (Gr.). (Antiquities 18, 228). In another place he writes: Adam...in Hebrew means... Ant. 1:34) and Israel...in the Hebrew tongue... (ibid.) In conclusion, relative to the external evidence, both the Church Fathers as well as the recently discovered Dead Sea Scrolls state quite clearly and without any equivocation that Hebrew WAS the language spoken and written at the time of the Rab Yahushua Mashiyach. If this is true, one may ask, how did it come about that scholars thought that the New Testament was originally written in Greek or Aramaic? The assumptions and prejudices leading to both the Greek and Aramaic theories. First of all, the issue of the New Testament being written in Greek or Aramaic was nonexistent prior to the Fourth or Fifth Century A.D. It has been a rather modern theory. Thus, the questions are: What basis does the "Aramaic theory" have? What are its external and internal proofs? The answer is almost none. There are a few, isolated words in Aramaic present in the New Testament (Covenant), which are far outweighed by Hebrew words. It is like claiming that in the Philippines, the English is the main language, because they say festival, and concert! Aramaisms were exaggerated and still are, as the noted Jewish lexicographer Moses Segal states: Aramaic influence on the Mishnaic Hebrew vocabulary has been exaggerated...it has been the fashion among writers on the subject to brand as an Aramaism any infrequent Hebrew word...Must of the Aramaisms are as native in Hebrew as they are in Aramaic. (Segal, 1994). J. Lee demolished the so-called Aramaism in Luke 6:7, maintained by scholars like Black, Fitzmayer and Wilcox to be an Aramaic construction, quoting 23 parallel constructions in Greek literature of the period!, as author Brent Minge tells it. Time and again the Aramaic assumption has turned out to be a lemon, prompting Semitist Kenneth Kitchen to observe that some Aramaisms are actually Hebraisms in Aramaic. (Lee, 1991). Continues to enlighten us Brent Minge: What is more, merely because a word does not appear in the Old Testament Hebrew Bible, does not automatically make it a candidate for the Aramaic club. Hosanna and gehenna are words not found in that form in the Hebrew Old Testament. Yet both occur in Mishnaic Hebrew, and are found, in identical form, in the modern Hebrew dictionary. Yet they were once claimed to be Aramaic. (Minge, 2001 )

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Finally, the in-famous Talitha cumi! in Mark 5:41. Kumi is the imperative form of the Hebrew verb laakum. Talitha has nothing in itself that makes it Aramaic! The late Professor David Flusser says, regarding Aramaic, in David Sterns commentary on this expression: On this subject Professor David Flusser, an Orthodox Jewish scholar in Jerusalem, writes: Until recently, it was believed by numerous scholars that the language spoken by Jesus disciples was Aramaic. It is possible that Jesus did, from time to time, make use of the Aramaic language. But during that period Hebrew was both the daily language and the language of study. The Gospel of Mark contains a few Aramaic words, and this was what misled scholars. Today, after the discovery of the Hebrew Ben Sira (Ecclesiasticus) [a book of the Apocrypha], of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and of the Bar Kokhba Letters, and in the light of more profound studies of the language of the Jewish Sages, it is accepted that most people were fluent in Hebrew. (ibid.) It can even be argued that what Yahushua actually meant by that expression is: Taalt, Talitha, takumi! (Get up, Talitha, arise!) in Hebrew in the imperative tense and with a certain sense of humor, which is characteristic of Elohim, for those who know Him up close. (ibid.) As far as the "Greek theory" is concerned, the only basis one can think of is the fact that the versions that are left are in the Greek language, and not one single copy remains of its Hebrew originals. One of the last Hebrew originals (of Matthew) was burned publicly in Tours, France, in the mid-fifteenth century. This is, admittedly, a good enough basis, provided all we have said above would not exist, i.e, the above statements by the church fathers, the Hebraisms, the idioms, the discovering from the Dead Sea Scrolls, Josephus, etc. The Catholic Church: A history of anti-semitism Throughout history, the Catholic Church and her daughters have had a consistent record of being very anti-Semitic most of the time over its 2,000 years of history. For example, the Inquisition, with hundreds of thousands of Jews (and real Christians) tortured and slaughtered simply because of their being Jews. For another example, the anti-Semitic statements by the fathers of the Church, such as Chrysosthom, Eusebius, Origen, Cyril, Hyppolitus, and, yes, even Marthin Luther, the father of the Reform, including a couple of brief paragraphs from the sermons of the Martin Luther that he wrote just four days before he died. "The Jews deserve the most severe penalties. Their synagogues should be razed to the ground, their homes destroyed. They themselves should be exiled to living in tents, like the gypsies. Their religious writings [the Old Testament and the Talmud] should be taken away from them. The Rabbis should be forbidden to teach the Torah (the Torah). They should be forbidden to do any profession. Only the hardest, most strenous work should be

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allowed to them. Their fortunes should be confiscated from them..." (Gritsch, ). "A Jewish heart is as hard as a stick, a stone, as iron, as a devil." (ibid.) The famous historian, the late William Schirer, author of The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, on page 294, says, "one of the two factors explaining the behavior of the German Church towards the Jews during the Holocaust is Luther's influence." Throughout the centuries there has been a Satan-led motion away from anything Jewish. In this spirit, the Church was forbidden to celebrate Passover on the "Jewish", i.e., scriptural dates set for it, and had to do it on any other date EXCEPT the Jewish one. Even today the Church celebrates "Easter," not Passover. Those who insisted on celebrating Pessakh on the correct date were called "quatorcediman" from the fourteenth day of the first month, where Passover was ordained by Elohim to be celebrated. The Jewish sages' wisdom in the many-volumed Talmud, from where the Rab Yahushua drew countless parables and examples was condemned by all within the Church, including Luther, as we just quoted; not merely condemned but burned and their owners with it. A sustained campaign of dejudaization began which continues to this day. Here are some brief highlights: *The Jews were accused for twenty centuries of kidnapping Christian children and drinking their blood for Passover meals. (The last time this accusation surfaced--would you believe it?-- was in 1992 in the Soviet Union.) *The appropiate name for the land of Israel was obliterated for the last 2,000 years at the bidding of Emperor Julius Cesar who swore to wipe the name of Judea from the face of the earth-- and he succeeded. Even Christian authors RIGHT TODAY call Israel "Palestine"! Check the maps at the end of your Bible and see for yourself! Go to a Christian or Roman Catholic map inside an enciclopaedia and check whether the name Israel or Judea exists. IT DOES NOT! It will sayALMOST UNANIMOUSLY PALESTINE, although that name was imposed by Emperor Hadrian after the year 70 A.D. (after Mashiyach), and should, therefore, not be valid for the period when Yeshua was living in Israel and Judea. *The true name of our Lord was Yahushua. According to any Hebrew-English dictionary, Yahushua means: salvation, victory, deliverance. What we have is a very Gentile-sounding "Jesus". What does Jesus mean? Nothing at all! You will say: It is a translation. Then, how does Matitiahu/Matthew 1:21 come to mean anything: And they will call His name Jesus, because he came for salvation of his people. THAT VERSE DOES NOT MAKE SENSE, unless you write Yahushua there! *The name of the Rab Yahushua's half-brother was Jacob--apparently too Jewish for them--although there is a Jacob in every known language--so the anti-semites gentilized it to "James", as in the book of "James" [Where in Greek it says quite clearly EPISTOLE

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IAKOBUS.] Marcion, a historically recognized heretic within the Church created two Elohims: A Jewish Elohim, the Elohim of the "Old" Covenant, "Yahweh", aking to a small deity, severe, for the Jews; and a Gentile God, Jesus, the God of Love. (How many Elohim are there? However, the spirit of Marcion lives on the Church to this day. *There are several references to Yahushua speaking Hebrew in Scripture and Shaul speaking Hebrew. Westcott and Hort, two New Age occultists (See "New Age Versions of the Bible by G.Riplinger, A.V. Publications, 1993.) changed the word *hebraisti* for Aramaic, besides 5000-8000 other alterations on the Greek text from which versions are made. *Statements by almost all of the Fathers of the Church like Chrysosthom, Hippolytus, Origen, Cyril, Eusebius ("Abraham was a Christian, he was not a Jew".), Bishop Agobard, Luther. The above shows us the "Aramaic" and "Greek" theories were not isolated mistakes or misconceptions, but very definitely, part of a worldwide, centuries-old dejudaization campaign by the anti-semites within the Church to make it judenrein, despite the fact that Jews adore a Jewish Elohim of Israel and the promised Mashiyach of Israel. Yahushua is a Hebrew name and is the properly transliterated name of Mashiyach. The following are some examples of the many transliterated renditions of Mashiyach's name: Jeshua, Yeshua, Yeshuah, Yehshua, Yehshuah, Yeshouah, Y'shua, Y'shuah, Jeshu, Yeshu, Yehoshua, Yehoshuah, YHVHShua, YHVHShuah, Yhvhshua, Yhwhshua, YHWHShua, YHWHShuah, Yhvhshuah, Yhwhshuah, Yahvehshua, Yahwehshua, Yahvehshuah, Yahwehshuah, Yawhushua,Yahawshua, Jahshua, Jahshuah, Jahshuwah, Jahoshua, Jahoshuah, Jashua, Jashuah, Jehoshua, Jehoshuah, Yashua, Yashuah, Yahshua, Yahshuah, Yahushua, Yahushuah, Yahuahshua, Yahuahshuah, Yahoshua, Yahoshuah, Yaohushua, Yaohushuah, Yauhushua, Iahoshua, Iahoshuah, Iahushua, Iahushuah, YAHO-hoshu-WAH However, the proper transliteration is explained quite skillfully at this webpage: www.eliyah.com/yahushua.html The above website is not endorsed by WCMA, but it does provide good information on the proper transliteration on Mashiyach's name.

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Mashiyach The translisterated title "Mashiyach" is a far more accurate transliteration than what is used in the King James Version for Messiah and/or Christ. The Book of Daniel (Daniel 9:25-26) reveals the proper Hebrew usage as Mashiyach (as transliterated from the Masoretic Text) referring to the coming of the Annointed One. This same usage is also found in New Testament (NT) scripture in John 1:41 and 4:25. However, these two NT passages are the only two scriptures found in the KJV that is accurately transliterated in this manner. All other passages in the KJV NT use "Christos", undoubtedly an added Greek epithet ("annointed") for Mashiyach used by Greek translators. It is highly unlikely that the Apostles used the epithet "Christos", but found its way into Biblical translations anyway and remains there until this day in most Bible translations and versions. 1. The word "Lord" comes from the old English spelling of "Lard" which comes from "Lar/Larth Lares," Estruscan and Roman deities associated with Sun-worship. The Greek word "Kurios" was originally a title for the Greek and Roman Sun-deity "Helios" and was called "The Kurios (Lord) of Heaven and Earth." The Hindu god "Krishna" is also known as "Lord." The title "Lord" was eventually applied to all heathen deities. Most Bible translators continue to use the title "Lord" as a substitute name for YHVH. YHVH is the Name given to Moshe/Moses in Exodus 3:15. It is the Name of the Elohim of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, which appears in the Hebrew manuscripts, and is to be known by His people throughout all generations. 1 Corinthians 8:5 admonishes YHVH'S people to know only the Father and no other "gods" or "lords." 2. The word "God", Gad, Gud are all interrelated names. God was a common TeutonicGermanic word that was applied to superhuman beings of heathen mythologies. Later the word "God" was adopted by Christianity as the generic name for the Supreme Being. It has become the most popular translation for the Hebrew word "Elohim." As a result, most of Christendom believes that the Name for Elohim is "God" and does not know that the personal Name of the Father is YHVH. Gad was the Babylonian/Canaanite/Syrian deity of "Good Luck" or "Fortune," also called "Meni," the god of "Destiny" who was regarded as the "Lord Moon." The city of Gad was named after this deity. Gad was identified with Jupiter, the Sun-deity, and applied to Nimrod whose general character was that of a Sungod or Sun-divinity. Gud was the Anglo-Saxon name for "good god" vs. an "evil god." El/Eloah/Elohim are the proper Hebrew terms in the singular "El/Eloah" meaning "Mighty One" and plural "Elohim" meaning "Mighty Ones." NOTE: Traditional Rabbinical Judaism still utilizes the substitute titles of "Adonai, HaShem, G-d" for the Name YHVH. Even though the four letters known in Greek as the "Tetagrammaton" appear in the Scrolls, the tradition of not speaking the Name came into being during the Rabbis' exile into Babylon. It was learned from the Babylonian religious practice of not speaking the names of their Sun-deities for fear that their names were too "holy" and would bring disaster on their nation if they did so. The practice of not speaking a deity's name, hiding it from the people, and substituting titles for the name is

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called the "art of ineffability" and is based purely on fear, superstition, and manmade tradition. 3. The epithet "Christ"/"Christian" come from the Greek word "Christos" meaning "anointed/anointed one," and was used in the pagan Greek and Roman religions to give reference to their Sun-god, "Helios." Roman Emperor Constantine worshipped "Christos Helios" which means "Christ-The-True-Sun." Christos originates from the Greek word "Chrestos" which means "good" and alludes to the Greek/Roman god "Chrestos." "Chrestos" can be seen on a Mithras (Roman cult) relief in the Vatican. "Chrestos" as reverenced by Greeks and Romans was none other than "Osiris," a Sun-diety of Egypt. Heretic Gnostics during the time of circulation of the New Testament scriptures also used the title of "Christos" for their purposes. Christian comes from the Greek word meaning "good men," but was derogatorily applied in mockery to Messianic believers because they worshipped "Mashiach/Messiah of Israel" or the "anointed one of Israel" and not the "anointed" Greek god "Chrestos." Mashiyach is the proper Hebrew word that should be used in reference to the "anointed one" of YHVH, Son of YHVH, our Savior. The English term Messianic comes from the title "Messiah" and pertains to followers of the "Mashiyach" of Israel who worship YHVH, and abide in His Word, Torah. 4. The words Divine/Divinity, Deity, Theos are all related words. The Greek words "dios" and "Theos," and the Latin word "deus" all refer to pagan gods: Greek "Dieus/Zeus, Teutonic-Germanic "Ziu," Roman "Diovis/Jovis/ Jupiter/Zeus were all names for Sungod deities that "shine, have brightness." 5. Architectural Obelisks, Spires, Steeple, Church Towers all come from the pagan worship practices of Babylon and Egypt called Sun-pillars. These are objects are shaped in various tall aspiring shapes appearing to reach up to the heavens. Ancient Babylon built Sun-pillars that held phallic (male genitalia) symbolism incorporated into their pagan worship. Egypt also built obelisks as part of their Sun-worship. Exodus 23:24 states that YHVH commanded the Israelites to break down these pillars. An obelisk or Sun-pillar still stands at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome which was erected as a memorial to the merger of Sun-worship and the Messianic faith to become Rome's "universal" church or "universal worldwide religion." Church steeples, towers, and the Washington monument are modern day replicas of the original obelisks, which stood for Sun-worship. True Believers should understand the origin of pagan words, and how their continued use has adulterated the True historical Belief of the Mashiyachim.

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Briggs, D. (2007). Disciples of Christ, Volume 2: Covenant Epistemology. Jacksonville, FL: Olive Press, University of World Mashiyachian Ministries Association. Briggs, D. (2007). Disciples of Christ, Volume 3: The Sincere Milk of the Word. Jacksonville, FL: Olive Press, University of World Mashiyachian Ministries Association. Briggs, D. (2007). Disciples of Christ, Volume 4: The Order of Melchisedec. Jacksonville, FL: Olive Press, University of World Mashiyachian Ministries Association. Briggs, D. (2007). Disciples of Christ, Volume 5: New Covenant Ministries. Jacksonville, FL: Olive Press, University of World Mashiyachian Ministries Association. Briggs, D. (2007). Disciples of Christ, Volume 6: The Mystery of Christ and the Church. Jacksonville, FL: Olive Press, University of World Mashiyachian Ministries Association. Briggs, D. (2007). Disciples of Christ, Volume 7: Eschatological Epistemology. Jacksonville, FL: Olive Press, University of World Mashiyachian Ministries Association. Lewey, Earnest. (1979). "Charismatic Leaders and Mythical Heroes." Journal of Psychohistory. Vol., 1, Thomas, Ernest. (1960). Personal power through the spiritual disciplines. New York: Abingdon Press. Weisser, Thomas. (?). After the way called heresy. ??: Thomas Weisser.

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Daniel Briggs, Ph.D.

Brother Daniel Briggs earned his Ph.D. from Walden University, his C.A.C. from AAINE (n/f Alfred Adler Institute of New England), his B.A. in Fine Arts in Writing & Literature from Union Institute & University, and did most of his undergraduate work in Sociology at Norwich University. He also received a Th.B. at Indiana Bible College). He has held various professional positions ranging from Home Missionary (Founder/Pastor of FACB), CEO, Psychoanalyst, LCPC Therapist, Non-Destructive Radiographer II (within an aerospace manufacturing company, FMI), Financial Consultant (within a Wall Street company, First Investors), owned/operated a successful mechanical engineering company, etc. He now teaches Sociology and Philosophy at IADT, which is accredited by ACICS, writes books, and is also the Chairman of WCMA. He also writes articles for the Examiner.com. Dr. Briggs founded Bangor Counseling Center, Cornerstone, Inc. (n/f), Cornerstone Theological University, First Apostolic Church of Biddeford, Apostolic Church of Faith, Maine Christian Ministries, and others. He also founded Aletheia Logos University, which is now approved to operate in the State of Florida, and Institute for Briggs' YHVH-centric Psychology. He also helped establish, design and build the Pentecostal Church of Moncton. He has authored several books, most notably his Disciples of Christ Volumes, (seven books) , The Origins of Morality and A Comparative Historical Analysis of Freudian, Adlerian and Theocentric Psychologies . Dr. Briggs, is a third generation clergyman who began his life calling when he was just 15 years old, when he first started preaching under the guidance of his father, Rev. Arthur Briggs, in Winterport, Maine. When Dr. Daniel Briggs was 17 years old he began attending seminary in the USA and by 18 years of age he transferred to a Canadian seminary and simultaneously began to minister in many churches throughout Eastern Canada. By age 21 Dr. Daniel Briggs left Canada and went to Biddeford, Maine (a predominately catholic French speaking city) to start a new congregation he named First Apostolic Church of Biddeford (FACB), where he founded and headquartered WCMA-Maine in 1993. WCMA-Maine has since divested in 2008 to WCMAFlorida. Dr. Briggs began developing World Christian Ministries Association, Inc. (WCMA-Florida) as an unincorporated church association for Apostolic Pentecostal ministers, churches, ministries, charities and organizations to help spread the gospel and help less fortunate apostolic Pentecostal Christians in developing countries. Since he began this work in early 2006, it has flourished to over 4,300 churches, ministries, ministers, charities and organizations representing over 202,246 constituents.

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