November 2010

G od’s
Word or Man’s Word -
Who is in charge? Who has the say? Part 1
There are people in this world who state, God has talked to men on
earth through his Word. And they say this Word is holy. And then,
there are even some people, who say it is infallible from the first until
the last letter of the book, which is called: Bible - the Old and New
Testament. It’s old and dusty, old language, bizarre and fantastical sto-
ries, whom they say, they have been true in past times: Divided seas, fire
falling from heaven, grotesque prophecies. And at last this story about
Jesus, he will come back in glory and save them that believe in him?
Why is it that one part of the human race believes so firmly that the
Bible is the total word of God, infallible and just and for our good,
whilst others go from doubting the Bible as far as to despising it and
would utterly destroy it? Why would people let themselves be burnt at
the stake for the Scriptures, whereas other people would rather burn the
Scriptures to ashes? How can there be such a difference? Is the so-called
‘Word of God’, are the ‘Holy Scriptures’ everything or nothing? Are
they truth or lie? The Scriptures, the ‘Holy Bible’: what role does it play
in these days, the 21st century? So what is motivating quite an amount
of people of today’s population to believe in the Bible as their ultimate
guide and standard of all things? What is it that lets them defend their
truth as far as until death? How can it be that they are willing to burn
for the truth they have found in the Bible?
Now, if a book has such a power as to make them steadfast unto death,
who hold fast on the teachings found therein, as well as to arouse such
fierce anger against the selfsame as lead people to slaughter them in the
most cruel ways, it seems, one simply has to examine what this piece of
paper is all about.
Now there are two basic ways how to examine the significance and
reliance of the Bible. First of all, what does the Bible say about itself?
And: Can its claims and teachings be backed up by facts, science, and
history? In this Newsletter we will provide a small study upon what the
Bible claims about itself. One is invited to open the Scripture himself,
and concern, whether these things are so. Next months issue will cover
scientific and historical facts in answer to these questions.
The Bible states it is the Word of God. The Scripture, and not only
the New Testament but all Scripture, that includes the Old Testament,
is given by inspiration of God (2 Timothy 3:16). In fact in the beginning
was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
The same was in the beginning with God. (John 1:1,2) The Bible claims,
that the Word was to be embodied in Jesus: And the Word was made
flesh, and dwelt among us… (John 1:14)
The Word of God was given by his Son and through his people by the
Holy Spirit. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man:
but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. (2
Peter 1:21) and God … who spake in time past unto the fathers by the
prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son. (Hebrews
1:1,2) (Also see John 15,26-27 / John 16,13)

The Bible was written for everybody; go ye therefore, and teach all na-
tions, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of
the Holy Ghost: 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 28:19,20)
The Bible is written for your good. It is profitable for doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16)
And the Scriptures are able to make us wise unto salvation through
faith which is in Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 3:15) Just as the physical body
requires aliments to survive, our spiritual being needs to be nourished
by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God, (Matthew 4:4) in
order to live.
The Bible is true, just and everlasting. Sanctify them through thy
truth, thy Word is truth. (John 17:17) Since the Bible is claimed to be the
Word of God, it has to have the same characteristics as God, the Au-
thor, himself. He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are
judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.
(Deuteronomy 32:4) And being a perfect God he invites you to come up
higher and be therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven
is perfect. (Matthew 5:48) And your God is a loving God, for every word of
God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. (Prov-
erbs 30:5) This word
of promise can be
trusted in, for the grass
withereth, the flower
fadeth: but the word
of our God shall stand
for ever. (Isaiah 40:8)
(Also see Proverbs 30:6 /
Hebrews 1:12.13 / 1 John
1:5 / 2 Samuel 22:31)

The Bible does not

force people to be-
lieve. The foundation
of the bible is not al-
ways based upon facts.
And this leaves space
for people to through
belief fasten the Scrip-
tures in their minds as
a nail in a sure place,
but as well to provide
a nail unto which to
hang all their doubts.
God does want His
children to trust in
him out of their own choice and to obey him because they love him. It
has to take faith. For without faith it is impossible to please him: for he
that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of
them that diligently seek him. (Hebrews 11:6)
What do you do, if you don’t understand?
How do you deal with seeming contradictions? Do you cast all your
trust away, are you so disappointed as to deny your faith? God answers:
My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith
the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways
higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9)
God’s thoughts and actions may not always be understood, but he hath
promised unto you, if you are a sincere seeker of the truth, that the God
of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the
spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. (Ephesians 1:17)
He bids us to search the scriptures to find eternal life, for they are they
which testify of Him. (John 5:39)
For sure it is worth consider-
ing, what God let the wisest
man that ever lived on earth
write down in the book of
Proverbs: … those that seek
me early shall find me (Prov-
erbs 8:17) Seek me early… the
early hours of the day appear
to be important.
The handling of the Bible is
characteristic.
The Bible claims itself to
be of divine origin and that
God’s word cannot be un-
derstood without his very
guidance: Howbeit when he,
the Spirit of truth, is come,
he will guide you into all
truth; … (John 16:13) Ask the
Holy Spirit through prayer for
guidance! You need to receive the word with all readiness of mind, and
search the scriptures daily, whether those things are so. (Acts 17:11) Even
how to explore the treasure of truth there is given instruction: Knowing
this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private inter-
pretation. (2 Peter 1:20) For precept must be upon precept, precept upon
precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little.
(Isaiah 28:10) This important basic principle for Bible study amongst
others tells you to compare Scripture with Scripture, because it inter-
pretes itself.
Furthermore you are invited to say with psalm writer David: Thy word
have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (Psalm 119:11)
It is important to hide God’s Words in the heart. By learning Scriptures
by heart you will be blessed and strengthened to overcome sin in deed!
James tells you: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, de-
ceiving your own selves … For whoso looketh into the perfect law of lib-
erty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer
of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. (James 1:22,25)
Also a crucial warning is given: … If any man shall add unto these
things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this
book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of
this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and
out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
(Revelation 22:18,19) What are we, to change and manipulate God’s Words
spoken to mankind?
Teachings not in accordance with the Scriptures will leave you in
darkness.
If people do not continually point at and refer to the Scriptures they
have a higher risk to neglect the lamp unto their feet and the light unto
their path and err (Psalm 119:105). To the law and to the testimony: if they
speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
(Isaiah 8:20). God puts a distinct line between his Word and men’s word.
In Matthew 15:9 he says: But in vain they do worship me, teaching for
doctrines the commandments of men.
There is no spiritual life outside of the Scripture.
It is harmful to neglect the source of knowledge and to miss one’s clear
responsibility to search for the truth as it is God’s word: My people are
destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I
will also reject thee … seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I
 Events:
The Creation -
The earth is witness
This 70 min. film (german) delivers
a final speech that mankind did
not come into existence by chance,
but bears the genious handwriting
of a loving Creator. A breathtaking
experience of the variety of life in
sea, sky, and on the earth.
Trailer: www.dieSchoepfung.eu
On Tour in November:
02: Schwyz, CH, Mythenforum,
Reichsstrasse 12, 7:30 pm
04: Bern, CH, National (Theater-
saal), Hirschengraben 24, 7:30 pm
06: Mannheim, D, CinemaxX,
7:30 pm
08: Schaan (Liechtenstein), Sal (Saal
am Lindaplatz), Landstrasse 19, FL
9494 Schaan, 8:00 pm
09: Wil, CH, Stadtsaal, Bahn-
hofplatz 6, 7:30 pm
10: Solothurn, CH, Konzertsaal
Untere Steingrubenstrasse 1,
7:30 pm
14: Maulburg, D, Stadthalle,
7:30 pm
15: Kirchheim, D, Stadthalle,
7:30 pm
will also forget thy children. (Hosea
4:6) And Jesus continues: He that
rejecteth me, and receiveth not my
words, … the same shall judge him in
the last day. (John 12:48) But he that
heareth my word, and believeth on
him that sent me, hath everlasting
life. (John 5:24) So we get an idea of
how important it is to know the will
of God: … Be ye transformed by the
renewing of your mind, that ye may
prove what is that good, and accept-
able, and perfect will of God. (Romans
12:2)
How can you stand in serious
trouble and face it?
For we wrestle not against flesh and
blood, but against principalities,
against powers, against the rulers of
the darkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in high places.
(Ephesians 6:12)
The Bible recommends the armor of
God, that ye may be able to with-
stand in the evil day, and having
done all, to stand. Stand therefore,
having your loins girt about with
truth and having on the breastplate
of righteousness; and your feet shod
with the preparation of the gospel
of peace; above all, taking the shield
of faith, wherewith ye shall be able
to quench all the fiery darts of the
wicked. And take the helmet of salva-
tion and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the Word of God. (Ephesians 6:13-17) The Bible especially claims
to be vital for young people: Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his
way? By taking heed thereto according to thy Word. (Psalm 119:9)
So it is important to have a knowledge about these things that will
have to protect you from serious trouble. Let us have a closer look at
the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God: The Word of God
is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing
even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and
marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
(Hebrews 4:12)

As you read God’s Word, your own thoughts, feelings, your will,
your desires and intentions come in collision with God’s Word. One
should know that collisions are not always comfortable. This requires
a decision – for your own will or for God’s Word.
The Word: Promise or Duty?
The Word of God is being described as the lamp shed unto our way
and the light unto our path. (Psalm 119:11) The entrance of thy words
giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. (Psalm 119:130)
There is a promise to us, who 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 1:7)
If you have received the light and understanding, as it is in God’s
Word, and have claimed the promises, which makes you shine, there
is no way getting around to carry out your duty as it is described in the
gospel in Matthew 5:14-16: Ye are the light of the world. … Let your
light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and
glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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“He who gives the Scriptures close, prayerful attention will
gain clear comprehension and sound judgement, as if in turn-
ing to God he had reached a higher grade of intelligence.”
Mind, Character, and Personality, 95
Ministry Update:
Yasar Eden will exhibit at GYC this upcoming decem-
ber! Come and meet us there and get to know more about
what we do, about our goals and projects. For more in-
formation on GYC, visit this website:
www.gycweb.org
The Lord worked in marvellous ways to make it possible
for us to exhibit at GYC, and we are thrilled and full of
gratitude at the thought!
Please pray for our stay there, and that the results of the
meetings and exhibitions might be that the three angel’s
messages - God’s last warning message so full of love to
this perishing world - will be spread more quickly and be
extended to far more places than it is now already.
We look forward to meet some of you there and we are
always happy to hear from all our Readers and Support-
ers!
“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth:
it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish
that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing
whereto I send it.” Isaiah 55:11
May God bless you and keep you,
Elisabeth and Kezia

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